Sentences with phrase «what human patients»

In most instances, expectations of outcomes for dogs appear to be higher than what human patients expect for themselves if they undergo the same procedure.

Not exact matches

What we create will never be identical with what God is creating; but human intelligence and artistic skill and patient workmanship can serve and release His creativWhat we create will never be identical with what God is creating; but human intelligence and artistic skill and patient workmanship can serve and release His creativwhat God is creating; but human intelligence and artistic skill and patient workmanship can serve and release His creativity.

Judge Miner, writing for the majority in the Second Circuit, asked: «What concern prompts the state to interfere with a mentally competent patient's «right to define [his] own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life,» when the patient seeks to have drugs prescribed to end life during the final stages of a terminal illness?»

A lot of things we've been told are best turn out to have other consequences, and those are conversations we NEED to have... if we truly have what's best for the patient (human or canine) in mind.

«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.

In humans it could potentially treat Type 1 diabetes in early stage patients, during what is known as the «honeymoon period,» when the pancreatic beta cells have not been completely destroyed and continue to secrete insulin.

«What's interesting is that this variability in lesion formation is also seen in humans, where patients with the same genetic mutation often have dramatically different disease courses.»

«The ABICABAZI trial puts these ideas to the test in humans, and if we are correct, has the capacity for the first time to tell us what patients might most benefit from chemotherapy.»

Now he and his team are putting cells from human brain tumors into the organoids, which have reached the level of development and complexity of a 20 - week - old human fetus's, to see whether they reprise what happens in patients.

These are two pathways that are very commonly mutated in human tumors, and we try to understand where those pathways are mutated, which type of tumors, what are the mutations that co-occur with mutations in those pathways; and try to understand, if we try to inhibit those pathways, what can we expect in patients.

Tests in mice and nonhuman primates had shown TGN1412 to be safe, but when it was injected into humans — in a dose less than 1/500 of what was given to monkeys — it caused a massive release of infection - fighting T cells that overstimulated the patients» immune systems, resulting in multiple organ failure.

«Overall, these drug responses in cave fish are very similar to what you see in human patients,» he said last week at the meeting in Fayetteville.

More animal studies would be needed to move this drug toward human clinical trials, but «what we hope is that we could use this drug to intervene in patients who have had an episode of prolonged seizures and give it to them briefly following that episode to protect them from becoming epileptic,» said James McNamara, M.D., a professor in the departments of neurobiology and neurology at Duke University.

«More research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of this use of a cancer medication to alleviate risk of sudden cardiac death, but we are hopeful that what we observed in mice will translate effectively to humans, providing patients and clinicians with a new paradigm for treating this common and life - threatening illness,» Dudley said.

If I recall correctly, his paper had been published in Science, and it had been fast - tracked in what seemed transparently to be part of a political effort to sell the public on human cloning to produce patient - specific embryonic stem cells.

The first trials would primarily assess safety but would also begin to probe what really happens inside a human heart, perhaps through testing in patients scheduled for heart transplantation, allowing scientists to study their old hearts post-transplant.

I think we all agree that we over treat prostate cancer in this country compared to what you see in Europe with similar outcomes and so but I think this is where the human or the Cancer Genome Project or at least better biomarkers for looking at mutations that we already know occur in these diseases I think hopefully within the next few years every single patient who is diagnosed with prostate cancer those biopsies will be characterized and then the patients followed, hopefully watchful waiting and we'll ultimately get a correlation between what mutational events predict a rather dormant disease as opposed to a very aggressive disease.

The mice used in all these the studies were treated with memantine from a very young age, and we don't know what would happen if the mice received it only after they got sick - which is how most human patients are treated.

Researchers couldn't investigate further within the human patients, so one group turned to cell line investigations to learn more about what was happening in the patients» cancer cells.

This has been proven in human cells in vitro — Aβ reduces the binding of insulin to its receptor in a dose - dependent manner.28 Insulin levels are already reduced in the brain of AD patients, and now there is something interfering with the proper binding of what little insulin is present.

Dr. Helene Pulnik holds a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition, and expertly prescribes cutting edge, personalized nutrition counseling and planning for every patient, no matter what the concern may be.

At first, I had difficulty believing what I was reading, but it's true and you can read more information about the study on clinicaltrials.gov: Inoculating Celiac Disease Patients With the Human Hookworm Necator Americanus: Evaluating Immunity and Gluten - sensitivity.

The cost for HGH Human Growth Hormone Therapy can very from patient to patient depending what the treatment is for.

CHAPTER 1 Indications, Screening, and Contraindications Associated with Bariatric Surgeries Obesity Trends and Consequences Criteria for Bariatric Surgery in Adults Contraindications to Bariatric Surgery CHAPTER 2 Types and History of Bariatric Surgery Broad Categories of Bariatric Procedures History and Time - line of Bariatric Surgery Procedures Restrictive - Malabsorptive Surgery: Roux - en Y Gastric Bypass Purely Restrictive Bariatric Procedures Purely Malabsorptive Procedures Experimental or Investigational Procedures CHAPTER 3 Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Complications of Bariatric Surgery Consequences of Surgery Which May Impact Nutritional Status CHAPTER 4 Perioperative Nutrition Recommendations for Bariatric Surgery Patients Multidisciplinary Approach Prior to Surgery Preoperative Nutrition Guidelines Postoperative Nutrition Assessment and Follow - up Diet Progression Recommendations for Adjustable Gastric Band Diet Progression Recommendations for Roux - en Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy Diet Progression Recommendations for Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Exercise CHAPTER 5 The Power of Protein: What the Nutrition Professional Should Know Overview Role of Protein in the Body Sources of Protein Digestion and Absorption of Protein Digestion Rate Upper Limits of Protein Digestion Liver Processing and Elimination Protein Requirements in Humans Beneficial Roles of Protein: Muscle Protein Synthesis, Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis, Thermogenesis and Satiety Muscle Protein Synthesis and Maintenance of Lean Body Mass Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis Thermogenesis and Satiety Protein Malnutrition Preoperative Risk of Protein Malnutrition Postoperative Risk of Protein Malnutrition Protein Prescription for the Bariatric Patient Treatment for Protein Malnutrition in the Bariatric Patient The «30 gram» Protein Myth Liquid or Powder Protein Supplements The Patient's Role Conclusions CHAPTER 6 Micronutrient Deficiencies Associated with Bariatric Surgery Overview Water Soluble Vitamins Thiamin: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Thiamin Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Thiamin: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Vitamin B12: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Vitamin B12: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Folate (folic acid): Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Folate Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Folate: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Fat Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Vitamin A Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Vitamin A: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Vitamin D and Calcium: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Vitamin D and Calcium Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Vitamin D and Calcium: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Minerals Iron: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Iron Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Iron: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Zinc: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Zinc Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Zinc: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Copper: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Copper Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Copper: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Selenium: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Selenium Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Selenium: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Conclusions References Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary Self Assessment Questions Answer Key to Self Assessment Questions Explanations to Self - Assessment Questions About The Author About Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc..

Learning from an experienced physician that it's OK to cry when a patient dies, how to cope with (sometimes) daily deaths, and that we are just as human as our patients (regardless of what the culture of medicine wants people to believe) were some of the most important lessons I could have learned.

At the bedside of a hospice patient dying in a house full of cursing parrots, in «The Surgical Mask,» we reach the limits of what we are able to face in human suffering, in our own horror at what happens to our bodies as they die.

When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi's transformation from a naïve medical student «possessed,» as he wrote, «by the question of what, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life» into a neurosurgeon at Stanford working in the brain, the most critical place for human identity, and finally into a patient and new father confronting his own mortality.

«I was really excited to hear about their work because the cat disease behaved very similarly to what I saw in my human patients with oral lichen planus,» Fazel said.

It is not for everyone and it is important to understand what you are getting into; though, for the right owner and patient, management of the downer can be rewarding and the human / animal bond can continue.

JustCats also has a very different way of accommodating their patients and their humans than what you are probably used to.

Researchers in the Modiano Lab, as part of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Program, are working to understand what causes cancer and what drives its behaviors — translating that knowledge into better treatments and, ultimately, fewer cases of cancer in animals and in human patients.

«My favorite aspects of all these disciplines are solving puzzles, trying to understand what my patients are telling me, and translating this information in a clear and simple way to their humans so together we can find the right solution,» said Dr. McCauley.

However, electric toothbrushes are recommended by Dentists for their human patients as being more effective at removing plaque, so it might be worth a try if you already have an electric toothbrush and can use a spare cleaning head to see what your dog thinks.

Over time her work has moved her over into the Human Resources aspect of the clinic and working with staff and clients, her love for the animals is still there and keeps her working towards what's best for the patients.

Today's Veterinary Business researched what a similar condition in a human patient might cost to treat.

Unlike with human patients, we can't explain to your pet what's happening and why.

This lecture will demystify the use of adrenergic and non-adrenergic vasopressors and help identify what patients may benefit from pressors (as early as the emergency department), current recommendations from the human field, and how to be practical in pressor use and patient monitoring.

What I do know is that being in Japan made me a much more organised, patient human.

In biomedicine, just to give you an example of what PCAST can do, we can harness the historic convergence between life sciences and physical sciences that's underway today; undertaking public projects — in the spirit of the Human Genome Project — to create data and capabilities that fuel discoveries in tens of thousands of laboratories; and identifying and overcoming scientific and bureaucratic barriers to rapidly translating scientific breakthroughs into diagnostics and therapeutics that serve patients.

While I was persuaded by the overarching Charter principle — deciding on one's own death is one of the most important manifestations of human dignity, as poignantly captured most recently by Dr. Donald Low's compelling video — I was troubled then (and now) by what would happen when the constitutional lawyers went on to other struggles, and left the dying process to patients, families, doctors, and hospitals.

Our goal is to provide a few hours of human peace each day for what will be both the Patient and Caregiver's long and arduous journey.

We still have our moments — we are still human after all... Basically no matter what happens be patient and work through it.