Presentation
Leading experts from Latin America, Africa, Near and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Far East, Oceania and Australia present their expert insights into specific conditions, as well as progress and challenges in the development of the specialty. [books.google.com]
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Entire Body System
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Pathologist
Confidently prepare for the upcoming recertification exams for clinical pathologists set to begin in 2016. [books.google.com]
College of American Pathologists, CAP Today [On-line journal]. Available online at . ( 2005). Lactic Acid, Plasma. ARUP's User's Guide [On-line information]. Available online at . (2001 October). Lactic Acid and Biopsy Tests. [labtestsonline.it]
Liver biopsies were performed with a 16 gauge Tru-Cut needle (Uro-Cut 16G, TSK, Tokyo, Japan) and read by a single pathologist who was unaware of patient's identity and treatment regimen. [journals.plos.org]
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Fishing
Fish, MD is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. [books.google.com]
Vitamin B1 is found in many foods including cereals, beans, nuts, yeast, meat and fish. Fruits and vegetables doesn't contain high level of thiamine but when they are consumed in large amounts they become an important source. [flipper.diff.org]
Fish Tapeworm Infestation The fish tapeworm ( Diphyllobothrium latum ) lives in the small intestine of humans and accumulates cobalamin from food, rendering the cobalamin unavailable for absorption. [clinicalgate.com]
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Asymptomatic
Asymptomatic infection' Group III. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy' Group IV. Other disease Subgroup A Constitutional disease Subgroup B. Neurologic disease Subgroup C. Secondary infectious diseases Category C-1. [books.google.com]
Homozygotes have somewhat more marked abnormalities but are asymptomatic. [clinicalgate.com]
Reversal of iron deficiency anemia after Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with asymptomatic gastritis. Ann Intern Med 1999; 131: 668-72. [26] Barabino A. Helicobacter pylori -related iron deficiency anemia: a review. [em-consulte.com]
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Lymphadenopathy
Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy' Group IV. Other disease Subgroup A Constitutional disease Subgroup B. Neurologic disease Subgroup C. Secondary infectious diseases Category C-1. [books.google.com]
Immune System
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Generalized Lymphadenopathy
Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy' Group IV. Other disease Subgroup A Constitutional disease Subgroup B. Neurologic disease Subgroup C. Secondary infectious diseases Category C-1. [books.google.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Constipation
Anorexia is usually marked, and there may be weight loss, diarrhea, or constipation. [clinicalgate.com]
Cardiovascular
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Cyanosis
Capillary hemoglobin desaturation can also be sufficient to produce clinically apparent cyanosis. Despite these findings, patients usually require no specific treatment. [clinicalgate.com]
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Tachycardia
Convulsions and tachycardia can appear. Death may ensue if thiamine is not properly administered. Tests •thiamine blood levels •thiamine urine levels Thiamine supplements are given through intravenous injection or taken by mouth. [flipper.diff.org]
Neurologic
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Headache
In extreme cases, the hematocrits can rise to 60–65%, increasing blood viscosity and producing typical symptoms (headache, somnolence, or dizziness). Phlebotomy may be required. [clinicalgate.com]
Workup
A rational approach to the anemia workup. Patient Care 1996;30:193-7. 9. Moirand R, et al. Clinical features of genetic hemochromatosis in women compared with men. Ann Internal Med 1997;127:105-10. 10. Adams PC, et al. [newhope.com]
Treatment
Significant updates on bariatric surgery, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic ultrasound, endosonography, treatment of liver disease, and much more keep you current on the latest advances. [books.google.com]
You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care by a qualified specialist and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. [orpha.net]
Prognosis
Prognosis: The prognosis of PKD is highly variable depending on the genotype. Early diagnosis and intervention with treatment of the anemia can be lifesaving in severe cases. Individuals with a mild form of PKD may have few or no symptoms. [wohproject.org]
Prognosis • Mild and moderate forms of the disease are associated with an excellent prognosis. • Severe forms of the disease are mostly symptomatic during early childhood. [namrata.co]
Etiology
(April 4, 2013) Etiology and therapeutic approach to elevated lactate. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Available online at . Accessed on 6/5/18. Lactate Information Sheet for Clinicians. Clinical Excellence Commission. Available online at . [labtestsonline.it]
The etiological role of chronic iron deficiency in production of menorrhagia. JAMA. 1964;187:323 - 327. Sempos CT, Looker AC, Gillum RE, et al. Serum ferritin and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease: the NHANES II Mortality Study. [stjosepheureka.myhospitalwebsite.com]
Metabolome Analysis of Erythrocytes from Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Reveals the Etiology of Ribavirin-Induced Hemolysis. Int J Med Sci 2013; 10(11):1575-1577. doi:10.7150/ijms.6436. [medsci.org]
[…] these three recent expert committee statements: 1 ) “Iron deficiency is not the only cause of anemia, but where anemia is prevalent, iron deficiency is usually the most common cause” ( Stoltzfus and Dreyfuss 1998 ). 2 ) “Anemia has a multifactorial etiology [jn.nutrition.org]
Epidemiology
Questions 14-17 For each epidemiologic concept listed below, select the term that most appropriately describes it. الصفحة 172 - Group I. Acute infection Group II. Asymptomatic infection' Group III. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy' Group IV. [books.google.com]
Epidemiological, clinical and virological features did not differ between ITPA deficient and non deficient patients (data not shown). ITPA deficiency and severity of anemia 57 patients (83%) completed the 12 weeks of PR TVR treatment. [journals.plos.org]
Pathophysiology
Balances summaries of relevant pathophysiology with clear, practical clinical guidance to help you thoroughly understand the underlying science of diseases. [books.google.com]
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful Evaluating patients suspected of having pernicious anemia or immune-mediated deficiency of vitamin B12 with or without megaloblastic anemia Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology [mayomedicallaboratories.com]
Pathophysiology Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) is an erythrocyte enzymopathy involving the Embden-Meyerhof pathway of anaerobic glycolysis. [namrata.co]
Prevention
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Página 270 - Brown BG, Zhao XQ, Sacco DE, Albers JJ: Lipid lowering and plaque regression: new insights into prevention of plaque disruption and clinical events in coronary disease. [books.google.es]
Prevention A good diet and drinking in moderation may help preventing this syndrome. Thiamine supplements are recommended in heavy drinkers. [flipper.diff.org]
Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplements to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia : 1 – 39 ILSI Press Washington DC. UNICEF/UNU/WHO/MI 1999 ( 1999 ) Micronutrient deficiency disorders. [jn.nutrition.org]
Our findings suggest that hemolysis associated with ribavirin is triggered by an energy crisis and consequent oxidative stress, thus having implications for the prevention of such hemolysis. [medsci.org]