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The mouth is a complex biological ecosystem normally containing over 700 different species of bacteria. Some of these bacteria live in an exopolysacchride matrix biofilm and occupy specific niches in this complex oral environment. Understanding the oral environment and the microbiota that inhabit it
Potentially resectable Stage III or IV squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (HNSCC) are treated by operation and adjuvant radiotherapy. The 5-year survival rate is approximating 30%. Recurrence typically occurs within 3 years, 60-80% in locoregional sites, and 20-30% systemically. Patients
Eat Well, Fall Less is a multiphase retrospective descriptive analysis of single event fallers and repeat fallers. Data source: Documented falls occurring between October 1, 2010 and October 31, 2012.
Chart Review data on weight loss and decline in Hemoglobin levels were collected 12 months, 6
OBJECTIVES:
- Compare the efficacy of radiotherapy (in terms of local-regional control) with or without epoetin alfa in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
- Compare the disease-specific and overall survival of patients treated with these regimens.
- Compare the hemoglobin
Interventions:
Preoperative
- Full history, where demographic characteristics will be reported and examination to detect the size and mobility of uterus.
- Informed consent will be taken from patients.
- Trans-vaginal U/S to assess number, size, and types of myomas.
- Preoperative full labs
Title : Role of blood management in optimizing perioperative outcomes in patients with secondary anemia undergoing hysterectomy or myomectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding: A Proposed Randomized Control Trial
I. Background/Introduction:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 30.2 % of the
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing since the 1980s. Being associated with several risk factors such as hypertension, hyperinsulinemia and hyperlipidemia, obesity presents an immediate and long-term health risk for diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, osteoarthritis and certain
"Bright Futures" offers a child and family-centered approach to health promotion in incorporating partnership and communication skills of providers. Two areas of importance are promotion of oral health and prevention of iron deficiency. Residents will be randomized to one of these two groups and
Uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract. Submucosal fibroid are about 10% of all uterine myoma. They grow inside the uterine cavity and are usually associated with menorrhagia, abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and infertility. According to the degree of
Background of Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a myocardial disorder defined by increased left ventricular (LV) trabeculation and intertrabecular recesses communicating with the LV cavity. The condition is associated with
Although health professionals must be equipped to promote healthy lifestyles and serve as resources for the public's health information, many gaps in the education and training of residents exist. Health professional students readily admit to deficiencies in their training (i.e. lack of learning
Wolman disease (WD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by complete absence of an enzyme known as lysosomal acid lipase (LIPA). This enzyme is required to breakdown (metabolize) lipids in the body. Without the LIPA enzyme, lipids may abnormally accumulate in the tissues and organs of the body
Blood pressure monitoring displays a crucial part of anesthetic management. An intraoperative hypotension (IOH) is an unwanted complication that can occur during an anaesthetization or during the following duration of the surgery. Causes for this can be vasodilatation (e.g. due to medication), loss
Background: AVF is the preferred vascular access for maintenance hemodialysis. However, AVF is not an ideal vascular access without any drawback. Previous studies had revealed several risk factors of AVF maturation failure, including anemia, diabetes mellitus, and smoking. On the other hand, basic