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Temsirolimus controlled metastatic advanced renal cell carcinoma for over 4 years: a case study.
We present a case report of long-term response with temsirolimus in cytokine refractory metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). A 74-year-old Japanese man was diagnosed with advanced RCC in November 20...
Abstract Significance: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is predominantly a tobacco smoke-triggered disease with features of chronic low-grade systemic inflammation and aging (inflammaging)...
Biodegradable stent for the treatment of a colonic stricture in Crohn's disease.
Biodegradable polydioxanone stents were developed for the treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures but have been suggested as a new therapeutic option for intestinal strictures. The primar...
Inhaled glycopyrronium bromide (Seebri(®) Breezhaler(®) capsules; NVA237) is a once-daily, long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist (LAMA) that is approved in several countries, including the EU,...
BACKGROUND: Snoring is a common symptom among the adult population, and it is the most common complaint in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome. Patients who snore in a sitting positio...
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To describe and compare nutritional status, pulmonary function, gender and marital status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pu...
Urinary and glomerular podocytes in patients with chronic kidney diseases.
BACKGROUNDS: Podocytes are highly differentiated epithelial cells involved in glomerular filtration. This study determines the clinical and histological significance of podocyte detachment and excreti...
Society of anesthesia and sleep medicine: proceedings of 2012 annual meeting.
INTRODUCTION: We present the proceedings of the second annual meeting of the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine. The theme of the meeting was "Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine: What Every Health Pr...
Catalytic Mechanism of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Effects of the Chloride Ion.
The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) exhibits critical functions in the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, and the degradation of bradykinin and other vasoactive peptides. As a result,...
BACKGROUND: Incretin hormones are secreted in the gut after a meal and stimulate insulin production. Both major incretins, that is, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic...
News Articles
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CardioDx, Inc., a pioneer in the field of cardiovascular genomic diagnostics, today announced results of a clinical utility study of the Corus® CAD...
REDWOOD CITY, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/20/13 -- ApniCure, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing novel home-use devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...
Combined wood and tobacco smoke exposure increases risk and symptoms of COPD
(American Thoracic Society) People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and for experiencing mor...
New study identifies risk factors for depression among COPD patients
(American Thoracic Society) Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of...
Stress test may help predict increased mortality risk in sleep apnea patients
(American Thoracic Society) Many studies have shown that men and women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) -- a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep -- have a h...
CPAP May Help Glucose Control in Prediabetes (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Prediabetic patients with obstructive sleep apnea had significant improvement in glucose levels after effective treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP...
Dr. Kanani, Woodland Hills Dentist: Dangers of Tooth Damage and Obstructive Sleep Disorder
A type of sleep apnea is now linked with teeth grinding, according to an April 9, 2013 article CNY Central (“Snoring and Teeth Grinding Could be a Sign of Sleep Disorder”). Woodland Hills dentist...
Researchers identify a potential new risk for sleep apnea: Asthma
(American Thoracic Society) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: asthma.
Boehringer Ingelheim updates HCPs, patients on COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Inhalation Spray
As part of the company's commitment to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in respiratory health, is updating healthcare professionals...
Boehringer Ingelheim transitions to propellant-free Combivent Respimat; names new BMD member
German family-owned drug major Boehringer Ingelheim said today (May 17) that it is updating health care professionals (HCPs) and patients that the transition to Combivent Respimat (ipratropium bromide...
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Promedior has developed a novel drug discovery platform to regulate the monocyte-derived cell populations that play key roles in fibrotic, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. By...
NovaSom, Inc. is a privately held diagnostic-service provider for home testing and evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, which includes the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apne...
LifeWatch AG, headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (LIFE), Switzerland, is the leading healthcare technology and solution company, specializing...
Rotech Healthcare Inc. is one of the largest providers of home medical equipment and related products and services in the United States, with a comprehensive offering of respirato...
CorMedix Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that seeks to in-license, develop and commercialize therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of cardiac and renal dysfunctio...
Continucare provides primary care physician services on an outpatient basis through a network of medical facilities and independent physician affiliates (IPAs) in the State of Flo...
LifeWatch AG, headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (LIFE), Switzerland, is the leading healthcare technology and solutions company, specializin...
LifeWatch is the nationâs leading ambulatory health monitoring service company, offering a comprehensive platform of innovative patient technologies and services that help ph...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only chronic disease growing in mortality. It affects approximately 24 millio...
SeniorBridge, founded in 2000 and with offices throughout the United States, is a provider of care management. The company addresses the total well-being of clients and their fami...
Clinical Trials
Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network
Minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and Membranous nephropathy (MN), generate an enormous individual and societal financial burden, accounting for appr...
Genitourinary Symptoms With Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine Systems
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine devices (LNR-IUD) on genitourinary symptoms in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding....
The purpose of this study is to assess the control of COPD using a symptom and exacerbation risk based treatment strategy based on GOLD 2011. This study is conducted in Japanese subjects w...
Fatigue is a symptom present in 76 to 92% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fatigue is usually described as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaust...
Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is common in modern society, affecting up to 5% of working middle-aged adults in the United States. Obesity is the number one risk factor for the development...
Renal Effects of Two Iodinated Contrast Media in Patients at Risk Undergoing Computed Tomography
It is well known that X-ray contrast media can affect kidney function in some patients, especially when administered intra-arterially, and patients who already suffer from reduced kidney f...
Chronic transplant nephropathy and cardiovascular death are the main reasons for loss of transplanted organs after kidney transplantation. Vascular changes, induced by hypertension and/or...
Statins in Proteinuric Nephropathies
End stage renal disease (ESRD) is rapidly growing worldwide. Patients with ESRD have increased morbidity and mortality mostly because of a dramatic excess of cardiovascular disease. Thus,...
ANTEAB: a Study of Early Antibiotherapy in the ICU Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in such patients. Although bacterial of mo...
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with sirolimus, in combination with low-dose tacrolimus and prednisone, is effective for the treatment of chronic allograft neph...
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Ureteropelvic Junction - Obstructive Nephropathy
Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a narrowing of the ureter between the renal pelvis (the area in the center of the kidney where urine collects) an...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Aristolochic Acids
Nitro-phenanthrenes occurring in ARISTOLOCHIACEAE and other plants. They derive from stephanine (APORPHINES) by oxidative ring cleavage. The nitro group is a reactive alkylator (ALKYLATING AGENTS) that binds to biological macromolecules. Ingestion by humans is associated with nephropathy (NEPHRITIS). There is no relationship to the similar named aristolochene (SESQUITERPENES).
Jaundice, Obstructive
JAUNDICE, the condition with yellowish staining of the skin and mucous membranes, that is due to impaired BILE flow in the BILIARY TRACT, such as INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS, or EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS.
Speleotherapy
The use of caves, mines, or other subterranean environments in treatment of diseases. Speleotherapy is used in some Central and Eastern European countries to treat CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE.
Mirizzi Syndrome
Complication of CHOLELITHIASIS characterized by OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE; abdominal pain, and fever.
Potassium Deficiency
A condition due to decreased dietary intake of potassium, as in starvation or failure to administer in intravenous solutions, or to gastrointestinal loss in diarrhea, chronic laxative abuse, vomiting, gastric suction, or bowel diversion. Severe potassium deficiency may produce muscular weakness and lead to paralysis and respiratory failure. Muscular malfunction may result in hypoventilation, paralytic ileus, hypotension, muscle twitches, tetany, and rhabomyolysis. Nephropathy from potassium deficit impairs the concentrating mechanism, producing polyuria and decreased maximal urinary concentrating ability with secondary polydipsia. (Merck Manual, 16th ed)
