The disease control rate (defined as partial response or
stable disease for more than 12 weeks) for all patients was 32 percent (6 of the 19 patients) and 50 percent (three of six patients) in patients who received one prior line of chemotherapy.
In cohort two, which had patients that were heavily pretreated, six patients had a partial response, and six achieved
stable disease for at least six months, for a combined disease control rate of 54.5 percent.
Not exact matches
That all said, good quality flax evidenced by seeds that are uniform in color, not broken, and not
diseased (as evidenced by discoloration) will be
stable for at least 2 years even after milled.
This is perfect
for anyone dealing with chronic
disease that wants to keep their blood sugar
stable and reduce inflammation.
Caregiver duties and responsibilities can include: Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair - accessible vehicle Emotional support: being a
stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health - related and emotional Care
for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer s
disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members Back - up care (or respite) services: providing other caregivers a break Home organization: help with organizing
patients had partial response and 35 % had
stable disease,
for an overall 94 %
disease control rate.
These observations and others have convinced the researchers that their CRISPR / Cas9 and hPSC system produces a
stable, biologically accurate human model
for a common genetic
disease where new understanding and new therapies are desperately needed.
Although aspirin reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events by 19 per cent, a more effective antithrombotic strategy could have major benefits
for the large population of patients with
stable cardiovascular
disease.
Of 22 patients evaluable
for response, 3 (14 percent) had very good partial responses, 3 (14 percent) had minor responses, and 10 (45 percent) had a period of
stable disease.
An analysis of diagnostic test results from the Prospective Multicenter Imaging Study
for Evaluation of Chest Pain (PROMISE) trial — in which patients with
stable chest pain were randomized to either anatomic or functional testing as an initial diagnostic strategy — showed that the presence and extent of coronary artery
disease detected by CT angiography better predicted the risk
for future cardiac events than did measures of exercise tolerance or restricted blood flow to the heart muscle.
In previous studies, the same group along with others had demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs) produced by eukaryotic cells and viruses are present in human blood in highly
stable, cell - free forms and these so called circulating miRNAs can serve as non-invasive biomarkers
for the early diagnosis of various
diseases, including viral
diseases.
«Hardening, or «furring», of the arteries can lead to very serious
disease, but it's not clear why the plaques are
stable in some people but unstable in others,» explains Professor David Newby, the BHF John Wheatley Professor of Cardiology at the Centre
for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh.
The University of Florence team's 2011 statistical analysis of health outcomes
for almost 1,700 male patients showed that those involved in
stable extramarital relationships had about twice the cardiovascular
disease as other patients in the study, particularly if the man reported that his wife was still sexually interested in him.
Four patients had
stable disease, nine patients had progressive
disease, and three were not evaluable
for response.
«While the median survival rate
for patients without distant metastasis was nearly a year - and - a-half with this treatment, there was one patient whose
disease remained clinically
stable for nearly three years.
That association didn't change
for patients who were previously diagnosed with depression before their heart
disease diagnosis or
for patients whose angiograms were performed
for various reasons, which included
stable angina, unstable angina, or heart attack.
To treat chronic liver
disease, the cells would have to be
stable for at least five years, the average survival period
for those with the
disease.
The study included 22,917 patients from 19 medical centers in Ontario, Canada, who received a diagnosis of
stable coronary artery
disease following coronary angiogram
for chest pain (chronic
stable angina) between Oct. 1, 2008, and Sept. 30, 2013.
Many children with liver
diseases don't grow like they're supposed to, so getting them nutritionally
stable will get them ready
for transplant sooner and avoid complications following transplant.
«The phase 2 study has provided some early evidence that patients with recurrent
disease who get the vaccine may be
stable for a long period,» Ghamande said.
Within the subset of 23 patients that were in the higher dose cohorts and would qualify
for the Toca 5 trial, patients had a median survival of 14.4 months and 43.5 % (10/23) of patients had clinical benefit (5 complete responses and 5
stable disease patients).
WCBS 880 AM — A «Promising Lead» in Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer - April 4, 2012 Early results from a clinical trial at CINJ show
stable disease in pancreatic cancer
for certain candidates following vaccine treatment.
Participants were divided into four groups: those diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's when entering the study, healthy controls with no sign of dementia, individuals with mild cognitive impairment that remained
stable over the two to three years
for which scans were available, and those with mild cognitive impairment that progressed to Alzheimer's
disease during the study.
There is almost always time to get a second opinion and to read about heart
disease prevention and lifestyle change programs
for patients with chronic
stable angina.
«Ebola has been around
for 40 years so we have a pretty good sense of how it functions and its genome has been pretty
stable,» says Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Patients were on a
stable dose of dopamine agonist (ropinirole, mean 8 mg / day or pramipexole, mean 1.5 mg / day) therapy
for ≥ 30 days, but at doses not sufficient to control Parkinson's
disease symptoms.
Dogs are considered the definitive host (2)
for the parasite; even though the
disease is not transmitted directly from one dog to another, untreated dogs provide a
stable reservoir
for the
disease.
The International Laboratory of Molecular Biology
for Tropical
Disease developed a genetically engineered vaccine
for rinderpest and an inexpensive diagnostic kit designed to be
stable under field conditions.
In addition to dogs that had remission, 46 % of the dogs also had «
stable disease» where the cancer did not grow
for a period of time.
In the study, 1 dog had remission, and 20 dogs had
stable disease,
for a cancer control rate of 70 %.
Animals with kidney
disease can be
stable for long periods with good treatment, but ultimately the
disease will progress.
This is particularly dangerous
for people with
stable heart
disease, because it can trigger off cardiac arrhythmia or even a heart attack
That «in general» Buerger's
disease applicants, who have shown a
stable health history
for at least 2 years after quitting smoking, «should» be eligible
for what is called a «table rating».
• Proven record of effectively looking after animals in shelters and facilities to ensure their physical and emotional wellbeing • Highly experienced in observing animals» appearances and activities
for general physical conditions and obvious signs of illnesses • Well - versed in handling cleaning and disinfecting activities, to ward off potential
diseases and ailments • Demonstrated expertise in restraining animals
for check - ups and medicine administration, while ensuring that they remain comfortable and safe • Proficient in determining the type and amount of food required
for each animal under care, and effectively creating correlating meal plans to meet their nutritional needs • Adept at washing, brushing and clipping animals» coats to ensure that they remain clean and healthy • Well - versed in providing treatment through mouth and IVs and contacting vets to secure treatments • First - hand experience in up - keeping animal pens and
stables by ensuring that they are sanitizes on a regular basis • Focused on ensuring animal safety during transport between facilities by following set rules
for animal care and transport • Qualified to provide first aid to animals in instances of emergencies to ensure their safety and wellbeing • Exceptionally talented in providing education to pet owners regarding the physical and emotional care of animals
In January 2014, the Centers
for Disease Control held a kickoff meeting in Atlanta to begin state - level implementation of Essentials
for Childhood: Steps to Creating Safe,
Stable, Nurturing Relationships, 1 a strategy designed to promote the development of family environments in which children thrive.
Public Health Leadership Initiative National Center
for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention Describes a 3 - year project to identify best practice models of State public health leadership in preventing child maltreatment and promoting safe,
stable, and nurturing relationships
for children.
Strategic Direction
for Child Maltreatment Prevention: Preventing Child Maltreatment Through the Promotion of Safe,
Stable, and Nurturing Relationships Between Children and Caregivers (PDF - 280 KB) Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (2009) Describes a strategy
for child maltreatment prevention organized around four areas of public health research and practice: measuring impact, creating and evaluating new approaches to prevention, applying and adapting effective practices, and building community readiness.
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For everybody, a
stable, trusting relationship is linked to relatively high survival rates from cardiovascular
disease, cancer, surgery, and other illnesses.»
Patients had to fulfil the following criteria: a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective psychosis, or delusional disorder according to criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition, revised11; no evidence of organic brain
disease; substance abuse not identified as the primary problem; age between 18 and 65 years; presence of persistent hallucinations or delusions, or both,
for a minimum of 6 months and at least 1 month of stabilisation if they had experienced an exacerbation during this period;
stable medication; no psychological or family intervention; their responsible medical officer had given permission
for them to enter the study; no serious threat of violence towards the assessors; and they had given informed consent to participate.
Essentials
for Childhood Framework: Steps to Create Safe,
Stable, Nurturing Relationships and Environments
for All Children Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention Explains a strategic approach to building strong communities that support positive child and family development.