weight loss/hemorrhage

BACKGROUND Prerace administration of frusemide to horses has been linked with a significant improvement in racing performance, but the basis for this improvement is unclear. OBJECTIVE To test whether improved performance with prerace administration of frusemide is due to the drug's diuresis-induced

OBJECTIVE We evaluated the rate of significant colonic and extra-colonic abnormalities at computed tomography colonography (CTC), according to symptoms and age. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 7361 consecutive average-risk subjects (3073 males, average age: 60.3 ± 13.9; range 18-96 years) for

We report a 71 year old lady who presented with weight loss, rectal bleeding and bilateral foot drop having been previously fit and well. Clinical examination, laboratory investigation and postmortem examination confirmed the diagnosis of active Crohn's disease and acute peripheral neuropathy. The

An 81-year-old woman had abdominal cramps, rectal bleeding since 2 weeks and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed an ulcerating tumour of about 4 cm in the transverse colon. Pathological examination of biopsies taken during colonoscopy indicated moderately active chronic colitis. Based on the colonoscopy

OBJECTIVE To report the case of an angiography-negative subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in association with increased use of the sympathomimetic phentermine. CONCLUSIONS A 45-year-old woman taking phentermine for weight loss presented with the "worst headache of her life," as well as nausea and some

Obesity in the United States is a medical crisis with many people attempting to lose weight with caloric restriction. Some patients choose minimally invasive weight loss solutions, such as intragastric balloon systems. These balloon systems were approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in

BACKGROUND Measures that can reduce the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are of great clinical importance. In addition to the use of sequential compression devices (SCDs), chemoprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) has been recommended by the American College of Chest

The most effective dissection technique for raising the flap in abdominoplasty is still controversial, particularly in high-risk massive-weight-loss patients. LigaSure Impact^™ vessel-sealing system (Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) is an energy device

Abdominal pain is a frequent presenting complaint in pediatric patients seeking acute medical care. We report the case of an adolescent female who presented with nonspecific complaints of chest pain, faintness, and weight loss and whose diagnosis was determined only after the disclosure of

A 69 years old female patient was admitted to the hospital with anemia, loss of appetite and weight since three months. The physical examination showed extended cutaneous bleedings. Laboratory tests revealed a hemolytic anemia with fragmented erythrocytes. The bone marrow examination was

The present study tests the hypothesis that specific endocrine, metabolic, and anthropometric features distinguish obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who resume ovulation in response to calorie restriction and weight loss from those who do not. Fifteen obese (body mass index 39 +/- 7