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Background:
Prolonged and excessive narcotic usage in the postoperative setting has been linked to multiple complications. Use of complimentary pain management techniques such as regional analgesia can reduce postoperative pain and narcotic usage. This can enhance patient recovery and improve
EXISTING KNOWLEDGE AND MAIN ASSUMPTIONS OF THE PROJECT.
Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The first symptom of PAD is intermittent claudication (IC), which is characterized by the occurrence of pain, cramps, numbness, and discomfort in the lower limb
Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most prevalent neurological disability, is an autoimmune-mediated disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS) and often leads to severe physical or cognitive incapacitation as well as neurological problems in young adults . Multifocal zones of inflammation due
Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation are common procedures for critically ill stroke patients. Although necessary and life-saving, timely extubation after ventilator weaning is desirable, because patients with delayed extubation experience higher pneumonia rate, increased need for
Patients with chronic acquired demyelinating neuropathy may be referred for instability or falls when walking. Some of them have complaints of dysesthesia, paresthesia. The majority of these patients, due to the involvement of large sensory fibres, have deep and superficial sensitivity disorders
Twenty healthy adults (age range = 20 - 85 years) with intact buttock and bilateral posterior thigh sensation and intact skin integrity will be recruited. Twenty additional individuals (ages 20 - 85 years) with a history of stroke (n=10) and spinal cord injury (n=10) with documented sensory
The aim of the current study is to increase level of the awareness regarding risk factors and warning signs of stroke among population at risk who attending the primary health care center at Jeddah city in Saudi Arabia.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the health
Introduction
Hereditary spastic paraplegias (SPG) constitute a heterogeneous group of diseases with a common predominant feature: spasticity of the lower limbs and difficulty walking. The neurologic examination reveals spasticity, exaggerated and pathological reflexes, such as the Babinski sign, and
1.0 Background
While atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia requiring therapy, it is also associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, dementia, and death. The number of Americans affected with AF is expected to surge to nearly 16
Introduction:
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in the context of insulin resistance and relative lack of insulin. According to recent survey reports
Acetazolamide, or Diamox, is the standard medical prophylaxis agent for high altitude illness. The medication is effective in preventing acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). Its mechanism is via inhibition of the carbonic
Healthy blood circulation is important to overall health and well-being, as strong and steady local blood flow delivers fresh nutrients to the cells and prevents accumulation of waste materials within the cells necessary to maintain healthy cell function. Conversely, poor local blood circulation can
Huatuo Zaizao Pills is a pure natural preparation from plant origin and consists of Chuanxiong rhizome, Evodia fruit and etc. Most of its ingredients are not opened and reserved by the National Commission for Science and Technology and the State Food and Drug Administration.
Huatuo Zaizao Pills was
Aim 1: Conduct a randomized, controlled, study of a clinical pharmacist-led disease management intervention for patients with a history of non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke compared to usual care.
Hypothesis 1a: More patients in the clinical pharmacy specialist-led disease management group will