Sentences with phrase «system abnormalities in»

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Pregnancy, however, falls comfortably into none of the usual definitions of disease: it is not a state inimical to the way one is supposed to feel; it is not a condition in which body components and systems are acting inharmoniously (to the contrary, infertility would more likely fall within that definition); it is not a state of abnormality — for the pregnant woman functions satisfactorily within society, and the social and physical environment tolerates the pregnant woman perfectly.

Abnormalities of the brainstem serotonergic system in the sudden infant death syndrome: A review.

Brainstem abnormalities that involve the medullary serotonergic (5 - hydroxytryptamine [5 - HT]-RRB- system in up to 70 % of infants who die from SIDS are the most robust and specific neuropathologic findings associated with SIDS and have been confirmed in several independent data sets and laboratories.37, — , 40 This area of the brainstem plays a key role in coordinating many respiratory, arousal, and autonomic functions and, when dysfunctional, might prevent normal protective responses to stressors that commonly occur during sleep.

And at the risk of sounding so pessimistic, so shall it be if we as a people do not take urgent and sincere steps to correct the ills and abnormality in our democratic system and practice.

The researchers measured cortisol levels in the participants, both under normal conditions and after the participants had completed a so - called dexamethasone suppression test, which is sensitive to early abnormalities in the stress system.

OCA is the first in a new class of drugs, farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonists, and the response of the patients to OCA shows that abnormalities in the system it targets may be critical for this condition.

Microcephaly is rare — occurring in 6 out of 10,000 live births in the U.S. — but suddenly there were reports of thousands of women in Brazil giving birth to babies with the birth defect, other severe fetal abnormalities or Guillain - Barre syndrome, a nervous system disorder.

Previous studies found that OCD patients have abnormalities in two different brain systems — one that creates habits and one that plays a supervisory role.

«Most previous research into ways of delaying the onset of HD symptoms have focused on studying the mutant protein in cells or in animal models, but the relevance of abnormalities in those systems to what actually happens in patients remains a huge assumption,» says James Gusella, PhD, director of the Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), corresponding author of the Cell paper.

The syndrome often has more to do with immune system abnormalities than pervasive tiredness — although the two can go hand in hand.

Drugs of abuse release dopamine, and addiction to nicotine is associated with abnormalities in the dopamine system.

Mikovits listened, fascinated, as Peterson described a group of 300 CFS patients in his practice who suffered from white matter brain lesions, a host of immune system abnormalities, and myriad chronic viral infections including HHV6.

It is likelier that common environmental, genetic or immune system abnormalities underlie both conditions in patients who have both, but more research is needed to confirm that and refine screening recommendations, they say.

Such a grid would provide a coordinate system to standardise studies linking abnormalities in brain anatomy to neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Looking for immune abnormalities throughout the lifespan of the mice, the group found that most immune system components stayed the same in number, but a type of brain - resident immune cells called microglia that are known first responders to infection begin to divide and change early in the disease.

In his Ph.D. project, Dr. Henri Leinonen investigated functional abnormalities of the retina using mouse models of human central nervous system diseases.

Disturbances and abnormalities within these networks and their connections have been implicated in various mental diseases and disorders, including those related to the somatosensory system.

Affecting the skin in regions containing apocrine sweat glands, HS is believed to be caused by immune system abnormalities, and elevated levels of the inflammatory factors called cytokines — including TNF — have been detected in HS lesions.

Depression is associated with a multitude of pathological processes, including inflammation of the peripheral immune system, a set of biological structures and processes in the lymph nodes and other tissues that protect against disease and abnormalities involving synapses, the structures that permit neurons to pass an electrical or chemical signal to other neurons.

Since 2002, Hayes has documented abnormalities in the reproductive systems of male frogs exposed to the chemical.

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It creates customisable and high - scale mouse models of human disease or displaying an abnormality (KI, KO mouse models) and it provides a complete phenotyping characterisation of the immune system by polychromatic and mass cytometry measuring more than 50 simultaneous quantitative parameters in standardised conditions.

Research interests focus around abnormalities and defects of the immune system implicated in disease.

We found profound abnormalities in the Nbeal2 - deficient immune system, particularly in the function of neutrophils and NK cells.

Evidence for pre-existing abnormalities in the sensory and motor systems has been previously reported in writer's cramp (WC).

Pilot randomized trial demonstrating reversal of obesity - related abnormalities in reward system responsivity to food cues with a behavioral intervention.

The included birth defects were based primarily on case reports of outcomes occurring in association with Zika virus infection during pregnancy; there is more evidence for some of these birth defects than for others, and a causal link has not been established for all.5,10,12,21 - 27 Because much of the focus to date has been on microcephaly and brain abnormalities, data were summarized in 2 mutually exclusive categories: (1) brain abnormalities with or without microcephaly regardless of the presence of additional birth defects and (2) neural tube defects and other early brain malformations, eye abnormalities, and other consequences of central nervous system dysfunction among those without evident brain abnormalities or microcephaly.

Cystitis in children may be due to an abnormality of the urinary system.

Moreover, the knowledge of abnormalities present in the central nervous system may give hints about the pathophysiology of the disease,» Werner added.

Researchers at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego in the US reported that 70 per cent of research subjects with severe motion sickness had abnormalities of the vestibular system.

And while the causes of the condition aren't fully understood, there are known factors that contribute to the likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis, including one's genetics, environment (including lead exposure early in life), and developmental problems, like abnormalities in the central nervous system.

«These results suggest that phytoestrogens can interfere with the normal estrogen feedback mechanisms with respect to release of gonadotropin in the ewe... although most studies into the effects of phytoestrogens have concentrated on changes in the reproductive tract, there are indications that they interfere with the hormone balance between the ovaries and the hypothalamo - adenohypophysical system... ewes on phytoestrogens have shown follicular abnormalities such as numerous small follicles, deficient antrum formation and signs of early atresia... it is possible that the permanent changes brought about by phytoestrogens in the brain are a result of these compounds interacting with estrogen receptors in this tissue, and subsequently influencing the re-synthesis or replenishment of cyto - plasmic estrogen receptors... phytoestrogens can interfere with the delicate feedback mechanisms involved in the release of the gonadotrophins.»

The baby is already predisposed to heart problems (irregular heart beats, fast heart beat and overly excitable heart leading to rhythm abnormalities), and nervous system disorders such as anxiety at birth as a result of exposure to caffeine in - utero.

The body becomes stuck in a chronic state of immune system overload, adrenal insufficiency, gut dysbiosis, impaired digestion, inflammation, and thyroid hormone release abnormalities.

Vitamin A deficiencies during the period when any of these systems begin specialization can result in abnormalities and defects.

Depression is linked to a broad array of pathological processes, including inflammation of the peripheral nervous system structures, such as lymph nodes, as well as abnormalities in synaptic plasticity, which is the communication between nerve cells.

This deficiency is a result of physiological or diet related abnormalities in which certain nutrients are not completely absorbed by the digestive system.

Abnormalities in your immune system are a common outcome of GAPS, and such immune abnormalities can then allow for the development of virtually any degeneratiAbnormalities in your immune system are a common outcome of GAPS, and such immune abnormalities can then allow for the development of virtually any degeneratiabnormalities can then allow for the development of virtually any degenerative disease...

They have been linked to human health issues related to sperm quality, fertility, abnormalities in sex organs, endometriosis, early puberty, nervous system function, immune function, cancers, breathing problems, metabolic issues, obesity, heart health, growth, neurological and learning disabilities, and more.

Any abnormality in this intricate system of glands and hormone synthesis and production can have far - reaching consequences.

When the Structural Alignment is restored, problems related to abnormalities in the spine and nervous system resolve.

However, persistent bad breath can also indicate more serious medical problems such as abnormalities in the mouth, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, liver or kidneys.

The overflow of tears occurs when there are abnormalities in the tear drainage system of the eye, and these abnormalities can be congenital or acquired.

Acquired abnormalities include damage to the tear duct system due to factors such as infection, injury to the eyelid, trauma to the area around the eyes affecting the bones and soft tissues, irritations due to facial hair around the eyes, infections of the conjunctiva, cornea or tissues inside the eye, increased pressure in the eye, as well as tumours in or around the eyes.

Our veterinarians will check your pet's ears, eyes, skin, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neurological, and skeletal systems in order to look for any abnormalities.

The overall function of the nervous system may be altered / compromised in some way, and those abnormalities may change over time.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Arrhythmia (RR IVA) is an inherited disease that results in an abnormality of the cardiac electrical system leading to the development of abnormal heart beats (ventricular premature beats (VPCs).

The close relationship between liver and pancreas with the upper gut can lead to a triad of abnormalities whereby the pancreas becomes inflamed, as does the liver, and the abnormal function of these organs leads to inflammation and a change in the normal digestive system balance in the small intestine.

Based upon similarities to IBD in people and dogs, genetic abnormalities of the immune system are also thought to play a role in feline IBD.