Sentences with phrase «episodes of acute»

The bottom line is that both episodes of acute stress and more prolonged stressful circumstances precipitate lower levels of general health, and exposure to such stress should be minimized.

I also have episodes of acute pancreatitis, and nobody knows why.

Asthma deaths arise primarily during episodes of acute worsening of symptoms, known as attacks or «exacerbations», which are commonly triggered by viral upper respiratory infections.

At the present time, hydroxyurea is the only Food and Drug Administration - approved medication that decreases the number of pain crises and episodes of acute chest syndrome.

Studies from various developing countries have shown that between three and 20 per cent of episodes of acute diarrhoea become persistent, and up to one half of all diarrhoea - associated deaths occur during episodes of persistent diarrhoea.

Children who experience frequent episodes of acute diarrhoea, or have persistent diarrhoea, are more likely to become undernourished than children who experience fewer or shorter episodes of diarrhoea.

The state health department said the benefits of breastfeeding included fewer episodes of acute respiratory illnesses, inner - ear infections and gastroenteritis.

We have already shown that serelaxin prevents the organ damage that occurs during an episode of acute heart failure3 and we will continue to investigate other modes of action.»

In addition, 12.1 percent of patients with pancreatic cancer had an episode of acute pancreatitis prior to the diagnosis of their cancer.

In addition, of all the cases of pancreatic cancer diagnosed after an episode of acute pancreatitis, 55 percent were diagnosed three to 24 months after the episode of pancreatitis.

Using the electronic health records of patients from the Veterans Health Administration between 1998 and 2007, researchers were able to determine the likelihood that a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer follows a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, how often pancreatic cancer is preceded by acute pancreatitis, and the time between an initial episode of acute pancreatitis and diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

The study shows that in patients older than 40 with an episode of acute pancreatitis, 1.5 percent were eventually diagnosed with pancreatic cancer compared to 0.13 percent of patients without a prior episode of acute pancreatitis.

«The antibodies we have detected in children having a first episode of acute psychosis suggest there is a distinct subgroup for whom autoimmunity plays a role in their illness,» said Dr. Fabienne Brilot, senior author on the article and Head of the Neuroimmunology Group at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney.

«The antibodies we have detected in children having a first episode of acute psychosis suggest there is a distinct subgroup for whom autoimmunity plays a role in their illness,» says the University of Sydney's Dr Fabienne Brilot, the senior author on the paper and Head of the Neuroimmunology Group at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney.

Approximately 40 % of transplant patients experience at least one episode of acute rejection in the first year after they receive an organ.

It's an important therapeutic target because catastrophizing is linked to the development of chronic pain after surgery or an episode of acute pain.

After an episode of acute stress, such as a trip to the dentist, the body calms and reverts back to its normal settings.

Between episodes, the dog seems normal, but each episode of acute pancreatitis causes additional destruction of the pancreas.

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While most adults take it for granted that it's their responsibility to know the most fundamental medical information, huge numbers of us remain totally unprepared should somewhere nearby suffer an acute episode of mental illness.

Chronic diarrhoea, which does not start with an acute infectious episode, may be due to a variety of metabolic or structural conditions or to parasitic infections.

Persistent diarrhoea is a syndrome in which an acute episode of diarrhoea continues for more than 14 days.

In addition to causing acute dehydration, diarrhoea impairs nutritional status through the cumulative effect of repeated episodes.

The acute stress of these episodes can damage the heart and muscles, separate calves from mothers, and delay reproduction, the researchers found.

The disease is characterized by acute exacerbations, or flare - ups, which send the patient into episodes of coughing with increases in mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing and a feeling of tightness in the chest.

Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when the liver can not remove certain toxins and chemicals, such as ammonia, from the blood.1 These toxins and chemicals then build up and enter the brain.1 Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the major complications of cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and a leading cause of hospital re-admission due to its recurrence, despite treatment.1 It can occur suddenly in people with acute liver failure, but is seen more often in those with chronic liver disease.1 Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy include mild confusion, forgetfulness, poor concentration and personality or mood changes, but can progress to extreme anxiety, seizures, severe confusion, jumbled and slurred speech and slow movement.1 The first step in treatment is to identify and treat any factors that cause hepatic encephalopathy.2 Once the episode has resolved, further treatment aims to reduce the production and absorption of toxins, such as ammonia.1 Generally, there are two types of medication used to reduce the likelihood of another hepatic encephalopathy episode — lactulose and rifaximin.2 However, it remains a leading cause of hospitalisations and re-hospitalisations in cirrhotic patients, despite the use of the above - mentioned standard of care treatment.

«The study indicates that screening for silent strokes in children starting school can lead to early detection and prevention of recurrences as well as reduction in other complications of sickle cell anemia such as acute painful episodes and acute chest syndrome.

Foodborne disease has an enormous public health impact even if you count only the initial, acute episodes of illness.

Hau adds that while the alpha males show higher levels of stress - related hormones in their feces, this might be due to numerous short spikes of acute stress episodes rather than one long, continuous state of chronic stress such as humans low on the totem pole might face.

The majority of unsolicited symptoms for all age groups were acute respiratory tract infections, followed by malaria episodes and gastrointestinal disorders.

Patients who were transferred between acute care hospitals had their hospital stays combined into a single episode of care, with the patient outcome attributed to the first hospitalization.23, 24 We restricted our sample to nonelective hospitalizations.

Chronic pancreatitis, like acute pancreatitis, occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas and nearby tissues, causing episodes of pain.

Pancreatic pseudocysts most often develop after an episode of severe, acute pancreatitis.

The researchers found that «1) ingestion of a large number of calories at one time (binge eating) impacts metabolic parameters even when total calories and macronutrients are appropriate for weight; 2) the timing of energy intake is an independent determinant of the diurnal rhythm of leptin secretion, indicating a relatively acute affect of energy balance on leptin dynamics; 3) the mechanism of exaggerated insulin secretion after a binge meal remains to be determined, but may be related to the altered diurnal pattern of leptin secretion; and 4) as most binge eating episodes in the population are associated with the ingestion of excess calories, it is hypothesized that binge eating behavior is associated with even greater metabolic dysfunction than that described herein.»

Short - term disability insurance does not cover chronic and acute episodes of mental illnesses.

Once the acute episode is under control, a maintenance dose of 250 mg per day can be given indefinitely.

During the first 3 to 5 days of an acute episode, icing can be performed as many times daily as possible ultimately tapering to three times daily for the duration of the confinement or for as long as there is pain.

Some dogs with painful OA who receive comprehensive, multi-modal therapy are able to discontinue their daily dose of NSAID, reserving the drug for pain flares or acute pain episodes.

She has about 5y history elevated liver enzymes, query Cushing's without many of the systems, except a recent episode acute pancreatitis which resolved after almost two weeks without antibiotics but a change in diet to vet grade bland low fat food.

Most acute episodes of vomiting or diarrhea likely occur because the dog got into something we aren't aware of that acts as an irritant to the GI tract or we feed them something besides dog food / treats that don't agree with their system.

In those with acute pericardial effusion, acute episodes of collapse and weakness may be evident.2 As pericardial fluid accumulates, shock and death can occur.

A three - month old domestic shorthair cat presented for an acute episode of wheezing and what the owner perceived as trying...

In some cases, dogs that recover from an acute episode of pancreatitis may continue to have recurrent bouts if their diet and lifestyle is never addressed and altered.

Cage rest, and of course activity restriction, are important parts of supportive care for dogs with acute episodes of emphysema.

Puppies are susceptible to a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause an acute episode of colitis.

In most infected dogs the main feature is excessive water consumption a week or two after an episode of unexplained fever (rather than sudden inability to make urine as is usually seen in an acute kidney failure situation.)

Susan, if you're interested in the «actual findings of science» then the episode on this thread should be of acute concern.

«Any other reason» could mean, say, an acute episode of a mental disorder which could impair the capacity to choose while leaving the capacity to understand intact.

The officer testified honestly at the hearing that he did not know whether the client was impaired by alcohol or suffering from an acute psychotic episode at the time of the arrest.

If he had followed the recommended guidelines like follow proper diet and exercise routine, not indulge in any adventurous sports activity that causes over-excitement, and still suffers an emergency medical incident or episode, he may be covered under acute onset of pre-existing condition coverage.

The goal of maintenance treatment is mood stabilisation; keeping symptom improvements of acute treatment, and preventing recurrence of episodes.