Hypersensitivity
Intern Med. 2017 Nov 15;56(22):3109-3112. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9055-17. Epub 2017 Sep 25. Author information 1 Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan. 2 Department of Infection Control and Prevention, Osaka University Graduate[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Alcohol Abuse
BACKGROUND: Under-utilization of mental health services is a global health issue. Recognition of mental disorders, as the first step to seeking help from professional sources, has been well studied in developed countries, yet little is known about the situation in rural areas of developing countries like China. The[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Atopy
It has been hypothesized that decreasing antioxidant (fruit and vegetables), increased n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA; (margarine, vegetable oil), and decreased n-3 PUFA (oily fish) intakes have contributed to the recent increases in asthma and atopic disease. Epidemiologic studies in adults and children have[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Acute Sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. This article describes those at risk, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. The symptoms of sinusitis are similar to those of colds and nasal allergies, which makes the diagnosis difficult. Acute Sinusitis Menu What is acute sinusitis?[…][my.clevelandclinic.org]
Hay Fever
BACKGROUND: Farming has been associated with respiratory symptoms and with protection against atopy. To date, effects of organic farming on respiratory health have not been studied. AIMS: To (1) compare hay fever and asthma-like symptoms in organic and conventional farmers and (2) assess associations between[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Allergic Rhinitis
Abstract Klippel-Feil syndrome KFS, a triad of short neck, limitation of neck movement and low posterior hairline, is characterized by presence of congenitally fused cervical vertebrae and is often associated with multiple congenital anomalies. A 35-year-old male was referred for evaluation of an opaque hemithorax.[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Chronic Alcoholism
Abstract Recent reports have emphasized the occurrence of a myopathy in chronic alcoholism associated with hypokalemia. This report of hypokalemic myopathy in a chronic alcoholic, emphasizes the primary myopathic nature of the condition and attributes it to a possible non-specific effect of the hypokalemia on[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Blepharitis
Overview Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids. Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes become clogged. This leads to irritated and red eyes.[…][mayoclinic.org]
Infectious Mononucleosis
J Infect Chemother. 2011 Oct;17(5):686-8. doi: 10.1007/s10156-011-0221-6. Epub 2011 Feb 15. Author information 1 Department of Gastroenterology and Hematology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan. Abstract Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Chronic Kidney Insufficiency
Chronic kidney insufficiency affects a significant number of individuals in the developed countries, particularly the United States. The progressive nature of the disease and a substantial reduction in the quality of life over the period of time are the primary reasons why an early diagnosis is crucial. Anemia,[…][symptoma.com]