Sentences with phrase «systemic cause such»

A blood chemistry panel and complete blood cell count are also reasonable tests, to be sure that there is not a contributing systemic cause such as kidney problems or liver problems.

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And we keep wondering if the systemic shortage of investable assets will cause another bond rally such as followed the 2016 election.

Bites by some of these animals, such as beaded lizards, can cause envenomation leading to systemic shock.

Such antibodies, when attached to DNA in complexes, get lodged in the walls of arteries and in tissues to cause inflammation that damages blood vessels, skin, joints and the kidneys as part of the most severe type of lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Other causes of heart failure include systemic processes such as inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, endocrine derangements, and kidney disease, which result in an unknown number of cases.

Such claims have linked the rise in occurrence of corn diseases like Goss's wilt, which causes leaf blight and systemic wilt, to the adoption of transgenic corn across the U.S.. However, a new study from the USDA - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) provides empirical evidence showing no increase in disease susceptibility in transgenic sweet corn treated with glyphosate.

That's mostly because reporters often ignore catastrophic wildfires» systemic causes, while they focus on questions better tailored to urban blazes, such as who or what is to blame for sparking the fire.

We also looked closely at whether policy stories focused on systemic causes of wildfire disasters, such as human development in fire - prone areas, or merely on symptoms of these problems, such as needing more slurry bombers for fighting fires.

Liver cirrhosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with complications such as HE resulting in recurrent emergency hospitalizations, irreversible brain injury, and a poor prognosis.2 - 5 There is some evidence that HE patients have a reduced relative abundance of certain beneficial gut microbiota (e.g. Lachnospiraceae and Ruminococcaceae) and an enrichment of potentially pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae ¬ - a microbial profile that has been linked to cognitive impairment and systemic inflammation in cirrhotic patients with HE.1 Faecal microbiota transplants have been used successfully to correct dysbiotic conditions such as recurrent Clostridium difficile and ulcerative colitis,6 - 8 and a preliminary report suggested that FMT may be promising in the management of HE.9

Pro-inflammatory cytokines circulate all over the body and cause systemic inflammation, which, in turn, can cause considerable problems in certain vulnerable regions of the brain such as the hippocampus.

Systemic bacterial infections such as those caused by Salmonella are highly regulated and complex processes that include sophisticated offensive and defensive strategies by both pathogen and host that are orchestrated by virulence factors.

Patients had blood tests to rule out common causes of severe fatigue such as anemia, liver disease, hypothyroidism, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Lyme disease [14].

However, a Westernized diet high in fat and sugar has also been shown to cause a more porous intestinal lining, the consequences of which include systemic access to food antigens, environmental toxins, and structural components of microbes, such as lipopolysaccharide endotoxin (LPS)[60].

Nutritional and Botanical Interventions to Assist with the Adaptation to Stress Alternative Medicine Review 1999 (Aug); 4 (4): 249 — 265 ~ FULL TEXT Prolonged stress, whether a result of mental / emotional upset or due to physical factors such as malnutrition, surgery, chemical exposure, excessive exercise, sleep deprivation, or a host of other environmental causes, results in predictable systemic effects.

Nutritional and Botanical Interventions to Assist With the Adaptation to Stress Alternative Medicine Review 1999 (Aug); 4 (4): 249 — 265 ~ FULL TEXT Prolonged stress, whether a result of mental / emotional upset or due to physical factors such as malnutrition, surgery, chemical exposure, excessive exercise, sleep deprivation, or a host of other environmental causes, results in predictable systemic effects.

Other sources of dry eye include drug toxicity (antibiotics such as sulphadiazine and sulphasalazine can cause temporary or permanent dry eye in some animals), drug - induced reaction (atropine and topical anesthetics temporarily reduce tear production), neurological impairment (damage to the nerves leading to the lacrimal glands), removal of the third eyelid (see Cherry Eye), systemic disease (e.g. distemper), chronic conjunctivitis, trauma to the tear glands, hypothyroidism, congenital disease (some dogs are born without lacrimal glands), breed predisposition.

In middle aged and older cats with HCM, secondary systemic causes of left ventricular wall thickening should be excluded such as systemic hypertension and hyperthyroidism.

HCM is diagnosed once other secondary causes of left ventricular wall thickening (hypertrophy), such as hyperthyroidism, systemic hypertension, aortic stenosis and others have been ruled out.

As previously mentioned, additional tests might be needed to rule out underlying diseases such as systemic hypertension or hyperthyroidism which may cause similar hypertrophy of the left ventricle as HCM.

While there is little doubt that some of these systemic effects, such as systemic lipodystrophy, are caused by circulating pancreatic enzymes, recent data would suggest that other systemic sequelae are a consequence of the release of inflammatory mediators in response to pancreatic inflammation.

Release of active pancreatic enzymes and inflammatory mediators from the infl amed pancreas, such as Tumor Necrosis Factor - α (TNF - α) interleukin - 1 (IL - 1) and phospholipid platelet activating factor (PAF), amplifies the severity of pancreatic inflammation, and adversely affects the function of many organs (systemic inflammatory response), and cause derangement in fl uid, electrolyte and acid - base balance.

However, if scabs are chronic and / or persistent or are bothering him or causing him itching, etc best to take him to vet for full exam and evaluation as he may need systemic allergy medication such as prescription antihistamine and / or systemic cortisone, as well as an antibiotic if secondary bacterial infection is present on his skin

In addition, the bacteria are consistently released into the blood stream allowing for systemic infections, which can cause damage to internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver and heart.

Mast cells contain granules filled with substances which can be released into the bloodstream and potentially cause systemic problems, including stomach ulceration and bleeding, swelling and redness at and around the tumor site, and potentially life - threatening complications, such as a dangerous drop in blood pressure and a systemic inflammatory response leading to shock.

In addition, the bacteria is consistently released into the blood stream allowing for systemic infections which can cause organs, such as kidney, liver and heart to function improperly.

RHINOTRACHEITIS (feline herpes virus 1) & CALICI VIRUSES are the primary stimulants of upper respiratory infection in the feline species, capable of causing clinical signs localized to the upper respiratory system such as sneezing, ocular discharge, and oral ulcerations as well systemic infections in more virulent strains of calici viruses.

Different conditions such as microbial infections, parasitic infestations, dietary problems, obesity and other systemic diseases can end up causing a severe heart problem.

Medical conditions such as a urinary tract infection, pain when defecating, or a systemic disorder known as interstitial cystitis may cause your cat to associate discomfort with her litter box.

Because itchy skin also can be caused by conditions other than allergies, your veterinarian may want to rule out the other potential causes, such as parasites, bacterial or fungal infections, or systemic diseases.

Other, more uncommon causes of ISS include: partial intestinal obstruction particularly in the area of the junction of the cecum with the small and large intestine, internal abscesses, neoplasia (cancer) and other systemic disease that causes changes in the cecum, such as kidney or liver disease.

milanovic To correct the systemic funding feedback loop, it is important to expose the gross errors caused by such abuse of science.

The commenter explained that peer review information developed to identify and correct systemic problems in delivery of care must be protected from disclosure to allow a full discussion of the root causes of such events so they may be identified and addressed.

It linked the symptoms of Indigenous distress, such as the high rate of encounters with the criminal justice system, with the underlying cause of systemic disadvantage suffered by Indigenous Australians.