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... 11 diagnosis and management of head and neck cancer Overview of treatment of the primary tumour and neck This section addresses the first line treatment of head and neck cancer Management of ... in the recognition and management of acute and late radiation toxicity 29 diagnosis and management of head and neck cancer 10 Treatment: palliation of incurable disease Head and neck cancer may ... of the carotid sheath 13 diagnosis and management of head and neck cancer 5.2.2 surgical treatment Neck dissection removes both the soft tissue and the lymph nodes A number of modifications of...

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... the field are selected and undertake a comprehensive review of the published evidence for management and/ or prevention of a given condition A critical evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ... currently available and validated methods of diagnosis, prognostic evaluation and therapy of PE In contrast to previous guidelines, we decided to grade also the level of evidence of diagnostic procedures ... value of three sets of echocardiographic signs suggesting the presence of acute PE in subgroups with and without known previous cardiorespiratory diseases Patients without known previous cardiorespiratory...

Ngày tải lên: 08/03/2014, 14:20

... section 2.5.1) and an indication of any documented disease progression or an assessment of the risk of future progression (see Figure 1D) 13 Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease Figure ... only (≥18 years) Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease 1.2.2 target users of the guideline This guideline will be of value to all health professionals in primary and secondary care ... function).106 2+ 2++ Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease The performance of Cockcroft-Gault and simplified MDRD equations is differentially affected by true GFR, age, sex, BMI and creatinine...

Ngày tải lên: 08/03/2014, 14:20

... provides a summary of the main recommendations in the SIGN guideline on the Diagnosis and management of head and neck cancer Recommendations are graded A B C D to indicate the strength of the supporting ... cancer should include: number of involved nodes level of involved nodes extracapsular spread of tumour type of nodal dissection size of largest tumour mass ALL HEAD AND NECK CANCERS DEFINITIONS ... base of tongue tonsil soft palate Oral cavity cancer includes tumours of the: buccal mucosa retromolar triangle alveolus hard palate anterior two-thirds of tongue floor of mouth mucosal surface of...

Ngày tải lên: 15/03/2014, 01:20

... the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma” (EPR 1991) organized the recommendations for the treatment of asthma around four components of effective asthma management: Use of objective measures of ... Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma” (EPR⎯2 1997) and Section 1, Introduction August 28, 2007 “Expert Panel Report: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma—Update ... understanding of the development and regulation of airway inflammation in asthma followed the discovery and description of subpopulations of lymphocytes, T helper cells and T helper cells (Th1 and...

Ngày tải lên: 17/03/2014, 15:20

... one of man’s oldest foes and for centuries among the most feared One of the triumphs of modern medicine has been the development of vaccination and medication capable of combating this ancient disease, ... diagnosis and management, the other prevention and control Both groups used what has become our standard methodology, first identifying the key aspects of the disease and then searching out and appraising ... A minority of cases, 6–8% in England and Wales, are resistant to one of the antibiotics Isoniazid and rifampicin are ineffective in 1% of cases These cases are said to be of multidrug resistant...

Ngày tải lên: 22/03/2014, 18:20

... management of ARF and RHD in Australia The review covers diagnosis and management of ARF, secondary prevention and RHD control programs, and diagnosis and management of chronic RHD DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT ... 3343 National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia An evidence-based ... Foundation of Australia (RF/RHD guideline development working group) and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 09:20

... 1.1 Diagnosis 11 1.2 Management of respiratory TB 15 1.3 Management of non -respiratory TB 18 1.4 Monitoring, adherence and treatment completion 22 1.5 Risk assessment and infection control in drug- resistant ... Gastrointestinal • Site of disease Skin • Site of disease Pericardium • Echocardiogram • Pericardium • Pericardial fluid Cold/liver abscess • Ultrasound • Site of disease • Site of disease NICE guideline ... nodes or larynx Standard recommended regimen The ‘6-month, four -drug initial regimen’ of months of isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol, followed by months of isoniazid and rifampicin...

Ngày tải lên: 31/03/2014, 13:20

... Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States Summary for Patients, Families, and Caregivers U.S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ... Prevalence, and Associated Disorders Diagnosis of Food Allergy 19 Management of Nonacute Allergic Reactions and Prevention of Food Allergy 25 Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis Caused by Food 29 ... Guidelines and was not considered by the expert panel Please check with your healthcare professional for specific guidance DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ANAPhYLAxIS CAUSED BY FOOD Diagnosis and Management...

Ngày tải lên: 31/03/2014, 13:20

... symptoms, diagnosis and management of this rare tumor However, it is acknowledged that further studies are needed to document the long term follow-up, survival advantage and safety profile of the management ... possibility of metastatic disease We have presented a review of 12 cases of primary melanoma of the colon that have been reported in the literature so far in order to gain a better understanding of the ... particular reference to the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of primary melanoma of the colon Methods The computerized databases of Medline, Cochrane and Highwire were searched using the following...

Ngày tải lên: 09/08/2014, 01:24

... of metastases The epicenter of the mass appeared to be the superior retroperitoneal region with displacement of the tail of the pancreas, kidney and stomach (Fig 1A) A presumptive diagnosis of ... history of chest and epigastric pain A cardiac work-up and upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy was unrevealing, however, a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis ... lumber spine A CT of the abdomen and pelvis was then performed and revealed a 12 × 8.5 × 7.5 cm retroperitoneal soft tissue mass containing mixed solid and cystic components and scattered calcifications,...

Ngày tải lên: 09/08/2014, 04:21

... staging laparotomy altered the stage of disease in 42% of cases, up regulating in 28% and down regulating in 14% of cases [2] The procedure consisted of liver and lymph node biopsies together with ... real impact and usefulness of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the diagnosis and therapy of clinical lymphadenopathies of the mediastinum Ann Surg Oncol 2003, 10:1197-1202 Page of (page number ... admission and leaves no scar [3] In addition to confirming the diagnosis of Number of New Registrations in Wales 350 HD http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/13 lymphomas, one of the important roles of FNAC...

Ngày tải lên: 09/08/2014, 07:21

... mechanization of manual tasks and of transport, and a rise in caloric intake has led to increasing obesity, and an epidemic of diabetes The intertwining of the effects of genes and the environment ... important factor influencing the future burden of the disease Onset in childhood heralds many years of disease and an accumulation of the full range of both microand macrovascular complications (61) The ... countries and settings, enabling a good understanding of global disease patterns Interestingly, most of these large population-based studies not differentiate between type and type diabetes and simply...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21

... lifestyle-intervention and impaired glucose tolerance Maastricht (SLIM): design and screening results Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2003;61:49–58 Classification and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and other categories of ... Practical Management Edited by: M N Feinglos and M A Bethel © Humana Press, Totowa, NJ 49 50 Duez and Lewis tissue, and can prevent the development of, and ameliorate the adverse manifestations of, ... Sweetland MA, McDaniel ML Interleukin-1 beta -induced formation of EPR-detectable iron-nitrosyl complexes in islets of Langerhans Role of nitric oxide in interleukin-1 beta -induced inhibition of...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21

... after the start of a meal as a result of the absorption of dietary carbohydrates (3) The postprandial glucose (PPG) profile is determined by a variety of factors: the rate and extent of carbohydrate ... Increased hepatic secretion of VLDL and decreased clearance of VLDL and intestinally derived chylomicrons result in prolonged plasma retention of these particles and accumulation of highly atherogenic ... Utility of casual postprandial glucose levels in type diabetes management Diabetes Care Feb 2004;27(2):335–339 51 The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21

... glycemia, and the use of early combination therapies with complementary mechanisms of action allows more patients to achieve and maintain these goals Knowledge of the safety, efficacy, and cost profiles ... aspects of treatment Discussion of the transition from oral to insulin therapy is best started by reviewing the process of glycemic management of type diabetes in general PATHWAY FOR MANAGEMENT OF ... split-mixed regimen, consisting of a prebreakfast and predinner dose of a mixture of intermediate- and fast-acting insulin In a landmark trial by Henry et al (6), daylong glycemia and glycosylated hemoglobin...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21

... methods of off-hours contact by which intercurrent illness is reported, the open access orientation or lack thereof on the part of the practice group, and proficiency and availability of office ... duration of a hypoglycemic episode is a function of the pharmacodynamics of the drug that induced it Episodes caused by a sulfonylurea are often prolonged and require prolonged observation and therapy ... with variable causes of cirrhosis (186) The diagnosis of diabetes preceded the diagnosis of cirrhosis in 44 patients, followed the diagnosis of cirrhosis in 25 patients, and occurred simultaneously...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21

... amlodipine and fosinopril demonstrated superiority of combination therapy 258 Goff and Cushman over either monotherapy (79), a trial of the combination of trandolapril and verapamil showed no benefit of ... treatment of type diabetes, beginning at the time of first diagnosis, and there is another algorithm dedicated to initiation of insulin Suggestions include rates of titration of medications and treatment ... including coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (11) CVD is the leading cause of death and a major cause of morbidity in the US, regardless of diabetes status...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21

... peripheral neuropathy, presence of ulcers, and venous disease often clarify the diagnosis and at other times cloud the ability to make a clinical diagnosis of PAD A history of classic intermittent claudication, ... % over the age of 50 have abnormal ankle brachial indices and PAD, and 45–61% over the age of 70 have PAD (2) The duration of and severity of diabetes correlates with the extent of PAD In the ... mortality of 45–51% (8) Initiation of medical therapies to decrease overall cardiovascular risk is essential, and often the diagnosis of PAD is the earliest and easiest way to establish the presence of...

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 18:21