Archive for the ‘Gastric Obstruction’ Category

Conclusion: RF is a minimally invasive and effective procedure that results in long-term success for patients with a relatively low BMI and mild to moderate OSA without nasal obstruction. However, a recommendation concerning weight control and a regular follow-up are important because some patients will relapse in the long term. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery) Go to Source Full story

Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research , Vol. 0, No. 0: 1-10. (Source: Journal of Interferon) Go to Source Full story

(World Journal of Gastroenterology) A research team from Taiwan elucidated etiologic associations between Helicobacter pylori, lifestyle, environmental factors and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA) among men. They found that working or exercising after meals and H. pylori infection increase the risk of GCA, but higher intakes of rice, fresh vegetables and fruits reduce the risk. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health) Go to Source Full story

This article focuses on some of those disease processes. Illnesses primarily targeting the GI tract are addressed and examples of primary esophageal, gastric, and intestinal disease processes are described. (Source: Neurologic Clinics) Go to Source Full story

We present a case of diffuse plane xanthoma in a 62-year-old man who developed normolipemic plane xanthomas coinciding with Budd-Chiari syndrome and monoclonal gammopathy. We review the English-language literature regarding the rare association of xanthomas and Budd-Chiari syndrome. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Go to Source Related Sites Budd-Chiari Syndrome – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment « Glennie Hahner Full story

Abstract: Here we report an interesting case of airway obstruction secondary to blood clot formation after an episode of massive hemoptysis in a pregnant lady and removal of clot with rigid bronchoscopy after an attempt of faliure with flexible bronchoscopy with review of literature. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME) Go to SourceRelated SitesNursing Crae Plans for Bronchoscopy | Bronchoscopy NANDA ... Full story

Authors: Duan QL, Tantisira KG Asthma is a chronic disorder causing inflammation and reversible airway obstruction that affects approximately 300 million individuals worldwide. The incidence of asthma has nearly doubled in the past three decades resulting in higher rates of morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Despite the availability of several classes of asthma medications such as beta-agonists, leukotriene modifiers and corticosteroids, ... Full story

CONCLUSION: In gastric cancer, true R0 resection may not be achieved without modified D2 lymphadenectomy. Until D2+/D3 lymphadenectomy becomes standard, modified D2 lymphadenectomy should be performed routinely. PMID: 19938196 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG) Go to SourceRelated SitesIn Reply: Continuing Discussion Regarding Novel Technique for Inguinal Lymphadenectomy. « Medicine JournalFeeds Full story

Conclusions and implications: In S-COMT-deficient mice, MB-COMT in the liver and the duodenum is able to O-methylate about one-half of exogenous L-DOPA. Sexual dimorphism and activity of the two COMT isoforms seems to be tissue specific and more prominent in peripheral tissues than in the brain. (Source: British Journal of Pharmacology) Go to Source Full story

03/11/09 A review of outcomes following inferior turbinate reduction surgery in children for chronic nasal obstruction (Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News) Go to Source Full story