scholarly journals Cystinuria: A Review of Inheritance Patterns, Diagnosis, Medical Treatment and Prevention of Stones

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Sayer ◽  
Fay Hill
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Inheritance Patterns ◽  
Treatment And Prevention

scholarly journals Medical treatment and prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Andrea Mirković ◽  
Nikola Savić
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Repeated Infection ◽  
Number Of Patients

Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most commonly treated infections in gastroenterology. In the last three decades, due to recurrent or repeated infection, the incidence of this complex health problem has been constantly increasing. Studies have shown that successful treatment of this infection can prevent the occurrence of numerous complications, such as ulcer disease, dyspepsia or gastric cancer. Interventions in the prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection are numerous, they are carried out at all levels of health care and are of great importance for reducing the number of patients, but also for the occurrence of complications related to the infection. The aim of this paper is to evaluate innovations in medical treatment and prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection.

scholarly journals Brucellosis relapse causing thoracic aortic ulcers and aneurysm formation: a case report

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuai Li ◽  
Qiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Positive Culture ◽  
Covered Stent ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Aneurysm Formation ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Thoracic Computed Tomography ◽  
History Of ◽  
Covered Stent Graft

Abstract Background Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by Brucella spp, which can involve the cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems. Cardiovascular involvement is a rare occurrence, it has an extremely high mortality rate. Case presentation A 67-year-old Chinese man presented with thoracic aortic multiple ulcers and partial aneurysm formation that caused symptoms of left waist and left buttock pain. The man was admitted to our hospital due to abdominal aorta pseudoaneurysms 5 years ago. The diagnosis was made by thoracic computed tomography angiography (CTA), previous history, and positive culture of Brucella, and the patient was successfully treated by thoracic aortic covered stent-graft implantation and specific medical treatment. Conclusions People who have a history of contact with cattle and sheep, should beware of the possibility of Brucella infection. If chest and abdominal pain occur, timely medical treatment is recommended, aortic aneurysm, the disease with a high risk of death, can be identified or excluded by CTA. Early treatment and prevention of disease progression are more beneficial to patients.

scholarly journals Medical Treatment and Prevention for Intestinal Complications in Crohn's Disease

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (10) ◽  
pp. 869-874
Author(s):  
Tomoyuki Tsujikawa ◽  
Shigeki Bamba ◽  
Akira Andoh ◽  
Masaya Sasaki ◽  
Yasuharu Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Treatment And Prevention

Parents' Perception of Diagnostic Reports and Conferences

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betty U. Watson ◽  
Ronald W. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Diagnostic Information ◽  
Learning Language ◽  
Speech Learning ◽  
Hearing Problems

The purpose of this study was to evaluate parents' reactions and understanding of diagnostic information from written reports and conferences in a clinic which provides multidisciplinary evaluations for children with speech, learning, language, and hearing problems. Previous studies and anecdotal reports suggested that many parents do not receive appropriate diagnostic information about their children. In the present study questionnaires were mailed to parents who had received reports of evaluations and most of whom had attended hour-long conferences covering the findings. Questionnaires were also sent to professionals who had received reports. Fifty-seven percent of the parents, and 63% of the professionals returned the questionnaires. Ninety percent of the parents indicated that they had understood the results as they were presented in the conference. Ninety-three percent of the professionals and 89% of the parents stated they understood the conclusions of the written reports .Further, 83% of the parents and 80% of the professionals reported that the findings had made a change in the child's educational or medical treatment. The percentage of parents who reported understanding the findings was greater than expected. The specific informing techniques used in this study are discussed.

Gastric Band Bypass Beats Medical Treatment

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Jane Salodof MACNeil
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Gastric Band
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