Sentences with phrase «certain types of infection»

Or there may be some other mechanism (s) by which inhibiting this enzyme stops the effects of certain types of infection.

The one - stage strategy may also be better suited for patients with certain types of infection or problems that were previously thought not to be appropriate for this type of surgery.

«Her results suggest that, for certain types of infections, formulation of an antibiotic that creates an alkaline environment at the source of infection could be effective,» says associate professor Bryan Davies with the university's Center for Infectious Disease, who was not involved with the study.

Previous research from the institute revealed there are different subtypes of dendritic cells, each primed to recognise certain types of infections.

«Given what we know now, I don't think it's overstating the case to say that for certain types of infections, we may be looking at the start of the post-antibiotic era, a time when most of the antibiotics we rely on to treat bacterial infections are no longer effective.»

Individuals with high levels of these inflammatory molecules are more likely to be frail, hospitalized, and less independent; are more susceptible to certain types of infections; and have a variety of chronic, late - life diseases such as dementia and cardiovascular disease, as well as higher death rates.

Having female dogs fixed will also lower her chances of being afflicted with certain types of infections.

However, certain types of infections are also evidenced by diarrhea and are of a far more serious nature, particularly if they are the result of a parasitic infestation.

Not exact matches

Cranberries can help with yeast infections, tooth health, and certain types of cancers.

Such protections include reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses, upper respiratory infections, asthma, obesity, both types of diabetes, and certain childhood cancers.

Mounting evidence indicates that if we don't get enough of it, we could leave ourselves more susceptible to infections, increase our risk of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes, and even raise the risk of certain cancers.

The results, if confirmed, could enable doctors to better prevent those ills for which the lonely are at greater risk, such as heart disease, infection, age - related dementia, and certain types of cancer.

Cells require certain nutrients to perform tasks, he noted, and food preferences may be the body's way of telling us how best to survive different types of infections.

«Although antibiotic use to treat infections has been linked to a decreased risk of prematurity and low birth weight in other studies, our investigation shows that certain types of antibiotics are increasing the risk of spontaneous abortion, with a 60 % to two-fold increased risk.»

Evidence is growing that in some long - term infections, such as malaria, certain types, or combinations, of HLA molecules are better at provoking strong responses from T cells.

These changes can be benign, but they can also promote diseases such as certain cancers, or confer increased risk to other diseases, such as HIV infection or certain types of kidney ailments.

To be certain the Th2 type immunopathology was elicited by the S protein vaccine in our studies and in hopes a greater immune response would result from higher dosages of the vaccine and induce greater protection against infection as well as reduce or prevent the immunopathology, our experiment 2 used up to 9 µg of the S protein for immunization.

According to Mayo Clinic, «Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life - threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections.

Today, Shinji Fukuda from the RIKEN Institute in Yokohama, Japan, reported that he and his colleagues showed how a certain type of probiotic bacteria called Bifidobacterium that can be found in yoghurt can protect mice from dying from an otherwise lethal Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection (Nature 469, 543, 2011).

Potential environmental triggers include fatigue, stress, infection, exposure to ultraviolet light, and taking certain types of medicines, namely sulfa drugs (which make people more sensitive to sunlight), penicillin or other antibiotics, and tetracycline.

Though this treatment can be very helpful, it's generally not suitable for people with certain types of cancer, since it could encourage the cancer to spread throughout the body; as well as those with serious heart disease or circulatory problems, serious infections, or internal bleeding.

For example, night sweats can be brought about by certain types of cancers, infections, endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders and drugs.

Infection with the Feline Leukaemia Virus can result in a multitude of serious health problems: from anaemia, certain types of cancer to secondary problems caused by a deficient immune system and to complicate matters these problems may not show up for a very long time after infection After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no signs of its presence for months, if not years, and in this time it may infect other cats through the transmission of the virus in saliva, for example through sharing food and water bowls oInfection with the Feline Leukaemia Virus can result in a multitude of serious health problems: from anaemia, certain types of cancer to secondary problems caused by a deficient immune system and to complicate matters these problems may not show up for a very long time after infection After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no signs of its presence for months, if not years, and in this time it may infect other cats through the transmission of the virus in saliva, for example through sharing food and water bowls oinfection After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no signs of its presence for months, if not years, and in this time it may infect other cats through the transmission of the virus in saliva, for example through sharing food and water bowls or biting.

Since both FeLV and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) suppress the cat's immune system, infected cats don't always show symptoms, but they tend to develop clinical signs related to secondary (related) infections and certain types of cancer.

Avoid self - diagnosis, since certain types of bacterial infections can mimic the symptoms of ear mites.

In general, studies have shown that diet and certain supplements can have an impact on the prevention of certain types of stones (struvite) and in preventing infection.

A CSF analysis («spinal tap») is sometimes performed to provide additional information such as identifying meningitis, infections or certain types of tumors.

Some types of bacteria found in UTIs can be resistant to certain antibiotics, so the only way to ensure that the infection has been cleared successfully is to have the urine rechecked after finishing the antibiotics.

The procedure of spaying females and neutering male pets reduces unwanted sexual behaviour (marking territory, certain types of aggression and roaming), and eliminates or decreases the risk of hormone - related diseases (breast, testicular, prostate, uterine and ovarian cancers) and infections of the sexual organs.

They also prevent or greatly lower the risk of reproductive cancers and infections, eliminate heat cycles, reduce the urge to roam and spray, and curb certain types of male aggression, without diminishing protective instincts or abilities.

Abnormal values can be associated with bacterial or viral infection, anemias, clotting diseases, and certain types of cancers.

Your veterinarian will likely recommend baseline blood work, fecal examinations, X-rays, or an abdominal ultrasound to check for metabolic disease, feline leukemia, parasitic or bacterial infections, hyperthyroidism, and certain types of cancer.

CBCs provide invaluable data to our veterinarians, and can help them diagnose conditions including infections, parasitic infections, anemia, certain types of cancer, and dehydration in the patient.

Bladder infections predispose them to certain types of stones so you will want to have a urinalysis run at your veterinarians this week.

Not only will these pets benefit from the prevention of certain types of cancers and infections, they will also help minimize the overpopulation of pets in Miami - Dade.

Spaying and neutering your pets actually provides several health benefits for them, including the prevention of certain types of cancers and infections.

Controlling fleas will prevent infection of certain types of tapeworm.

Fleas can carry disease, infections, and certain types of parasites.

Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and certain types of cancer, including ovarian and mammary (breast) cancer.

FeLV is actually a viral infection that can suppress a cat's immune system and leave them vulnerable to bacterial, viral, fungal, and other infections, and it can even cause certain types of cancers in cats.

Useful to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including ear, respiratory, skin, urinary and uterine infections plus certain types of diarrhea in dogs and cats For the treatment of chronic diarrhea What dogs / cats should not take this medication?

To prevent heartworm disease and roundworm, hookworm and whipworm infections in dogs To prevent heartworm disease and roundworm and hookworm infections in cats To treat certain types of mange What dogs / cats should not take this medication?

This is the most common type of diarrhea noted with infections or parasites, but can also be seen when a dog or cat is under treatment with certain medications.

The resultant damage leaves affected cats vulnerable to other infections and to certain types of cancer.

Horses with a certain type of VEE infection, however, may be able to spread the virus through mosquitos.

A CBC may also provide clues about infections and inflammation in the body, parasitic disease, blood clotting abnormalities, and even certain types of leukemias and cancers.

Valtrex (valacyclovir) is a prescription antiviral medication that is used to treat infections casued by certain types of viruses.

When certain types of protozoans get into your body, they can cause infections — such as trichomoniasis, the most common curable STD among young females (as well as more females over 40 than previously thought).