Sentences with phrase «target underlying dysfunction»

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More recently, her lab started working on the mechanisms that link oxidative stress and photoreceptor loss and dysfunction, with the goal of identifying ways to target the underlying processes to prevent photoreceptor and RPE loss in dry AMD.

Patients can find themselves on a whole pharmacopoeia of drugs that address their NMS on a one - off basis, targeting individual symptoms — sildenafil (Viagra ®) for erectile dysfunction, stimulants for daytime sleepiness and fatigue, clozapine for psychosis, and even glycopyrrolate for frank, uncontrolled drooling — but again, these drugs do nothing to check the underlying progression of AS pathology, and the NMS continue to worsen over time.

Targeted supplementation may offer that extra boost needed to support weight loss and correct underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction, such as nutrient deficiencies.

Some more recent therapy developments such as metacognitive therapy (5) have specific strategies including cognitive training components targeting underlying cognitive dysfunction.