Posts Tagged ‘acute’

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Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of stool (greater looseness of stool). Although changes in frequency of bowel movements and looseness of stools can vary independently of each other, changes often occur in both. ... Full story

Conclusion: Neither mortality due to pulmonary embolism nor objective pulmonary embolism recurrence are decreased by rt-PA compared with heparin in patients with hemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism. No benefit is suggested in studies including patients with right ventricular dysfunction alone. (Source: Thrombosis Research) Go to Source Full story

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed the fiscal year (FY) 2011 policies and payment rates for inpatient services furnished to people with Medicare by both acute care hospitals and long-term care hospitals. The proposals are intended to ensure that Medicare pays appropriately for high quality, efficient and safe inpatient care... ... Full story

Authors: Thachil J Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by local tissue injury which can trigger a systemic inflammatory response. There is increasing evidence that endothelial dysfunction is one of the critical pathophysiologic manifestations in patients with severe form of acute pancreatitis. In keeping with this, there have been recent reports of a haematological disorder, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), as being ... Full story

Authors: Chung IK, Lee DH, Kim HU, Sung IK, Kim JH Peptic ulcer (PU) bleeding is the main cause of non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding. Negative outcomes include re-bleeding and death, and many of the deaths are associated with decompensation of coexisting medical conditions precipitated by acute bleeding event. Accurate analysis of risk for clinical features can help physician to decide treatment modality. Endoscopy ... Full story

A new guideline published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) aims to prevent unnecessary deaths in people who suffer an 'acute coronary syndrome' (ACS). ACS encompasses a range of conditions from unstable angina to myocardial infarction (heart attacks). Jointly developed with the National Clinical Guidelines Centre for Acute and Chronic Conditions, the guideline covers the early management of unstable angina and ... Full story

Up to £10 million of funding to research the affects of acute trauma, particularly for military personnel was announced today by Health Minister Mike O'Brien. The investment forms part of the Department of Health's ongoing commitment to provide care to service veterans and builds on investment over the last decade in research capacity in the field of acute trauma, repair, reconstruction and long-term rehabilitation...... Full story

A medical imaging technique called dual-energy computed tomography (CT) is an effective and reliable way to diagnose gout in the acute, emergency setting, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Dual-energy CT is an advanced medical imaging technique that can detect vessels and bones and display them in clear contrast to one another. It enables physicians to ... Full story

Antisoma plc (LSE: ASM; USOTC: ATSMY) announces that it has started a randomised, controlled, multi-territory, phase IIb trial of AS1411 in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Dr Ursula Ney, Chief Operating Officer of Antisoma, said: "AML is a devastating disease for which new treatment options are desperately needed. This phase IIb trial builds on earlier positive phase II findings, and is designed to ... Full story