Allergies arise when immune system reacts to foreign body.
The immune system produces substances known as antibodies that protect us from unwanted invaders which could make us sick or cause an infection. When one comes into contact with the allergen, the response of the immune system can inflame skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system.
The severity of allergies varies from one person to another and can range from trivial irritation to a potentially life threatening emergency. While most allergies cannot be cured, a number of treatments can assist get rid of allergy symptoms
Did you know food allergies affect approximately 15 million Americans? If you’re one of the many individuals or parents of children with food allergies, you are not alone. If you’re newly diagnosed or know someone who has just been diagnosed, it is important to know and learn the basics about food allergens early and quickly.
The cases of asthma attacks have increased dramatically over the past decade. In fact, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology estimates that 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, a figure that leads to 250 deaths yearly
Allergies arise when immune system reacts to foreign body.
The immune system produces substances known as antibodies that protect us from unwanted invaders which could make us sick or cause an infection. When one comes into contact with the allergen, the response of the immune system can inflame skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system.
The severity of allergies varies from one person to another and can range from trivial irritation to a potentially life threatening emergency. While most allergies cannot be cured, a number of treatments can assist get rid of allergy symptoms
Did you know food allergies affect approximately 15 million Americans? If you’re one of the many individuals or parents of children with food allergies, you are not alone. If you’re newly diagnosed or know someone who has just been diagnosed, it is important to know and learn the basics about food allergens early and quickly.
The cases of asthma attacks have increased dramatically over the past decade. In fact, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology estimates that 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, a figure that leads to 250 deaths yearly
Cashew Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, Preventions, and Diagnosing | The Lifescien...The Lifesciences Magazine
A cashew allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in cashews as harmful substances. In response, the body releases histamines and other chemicals, leading to allergic reactions
Service providers who receive high nutrition risk referrals, particularly Registered Dietitians, need to be knowledgeable about general and clinical pediatric nutrition as well as counselling skills for working with families and children.
This is the last of five self-directed training modules available in PowerPoint presentations that have been developed and evaluated to respond to this need
Children have been found to be more susceptible to food allergies than adults in India. To know more about food allergies click on the below link
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https://docmode.org/lectures/
https://docmode.org/is-food-allergy-in-india-on-the-rise/
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Cashew Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, Preventions, and Diagnosing | The Lifescien...The Lifesciences Magazine
A cashew allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in cashews as harmful substances. In response, the body releases histamines and other chemicals, leading to allergic reactions
Service providers who receive high nutrition risk referrals, particularly Registered Dietitians, need to be knowledgeable about general and clinical pediatric nutrition as well as counselling skills for working with families and children.
This is the last of five self-directed training modules available in PowerPoint presentations that have been developed and evaluated to respond to this need
Children have been found to be more susceptible to food allergies than adults in India. To know more about food allergies click on the below link
https://docmode.org/about/
https://docmode.org/lectures/
https://docmode.org/is-food-allergy-in-india-on-the-rise/
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...kevinkariuki227
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
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- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
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New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Semiglutide
ASA GUIDELINE
NYSORA Guideline
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Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
5. Why Learn about Food Allergy? ANSWER: When individuals with food allergies dine away from home, they must rely on food service staff to provide them with accurate information about ingredients so that they can make an informed decision about what to order. Incorrect or incomplete information puts these individuals at risk for an allergic reaction. Even a mild reaction will bring their dining experience to an abrupt end; a serious reaction may require transport to the hospital in an ambulance. Education, cooperation, and teamwork are the keys to safely serving a guest who has food allergies. All food service staff – including dining services managers, servers, and kitchen staff – must become familiar with the issues surrounding food allergies and the proper way to answer guests’ questions. Furthermore, they must know what to do if an allergic reaction occurs.
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7. When an individual eats, touches, or inhales the offending food, the immune system “protects” the body from the “dangerous invader” by releasing chemicals that cause an allergic reaction. The amount of food needed to cause an allergic reaction varies from one person to another. Reactions to the same food vary from person to person. For example, milk may cause “Mary” to break out in hives, while it causes “John” to vomit. There is no cure or preventative medication available for food allergy. Avoidance of the food is the only way to prevent a reaction from occurring.
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9. cross-contamination (when an allergen inadvertently gets into a food that is “safe”). For example, if a spoon is used to stir multiple dishes during food preparation or if products containing an allergen are made on the same surface as “safe” foods, the “safe” food has traces of the allergen. Most individuals who have experienced an allergic reaction knew what they were allergic to and unknowingly ate food with “hidden ingredients.”
10. Knowledge = The Ability to Avoid Food Allergy Facts 12 million Americanshave a food allergy. Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat account for 90 percent of all food allergy reactions. There is no cure for a food allergy; strict avoidanceis the only way to prevent a reaction. A severe or life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis Even a trace amount of an allergy-causing food is enough to trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Minute amounts of certain foods can be life-threatening when ingested.
11. What does an allergic reaction look like? Typical Allergy Symptoms
12. Responding to a Reaction There is no way to predict how a reaction will develop. Some reactions are mild to begin with and quickly go away after medication such as Benadryl is administered. Other reactions grow from mild symptoms to anaphylaxis and require treatment with epinephrine (epipen) All reactions need to be taken seriously and treated promptly. All of the doctors I’ve interviewed stress that time is critical and when in doubt, patient should receive epi.
14. 1. Avoid Cross Contact What is cross-contact? When one food comes into contact with another food and their proteins mix. Each food then contains small amounts of the other food, often invisible to us. A tiny amount of an allergenic food is enough to cause an allergic reaction in some people. contact may be direct (e.g., placing cheese on a hamburger) or indirect (via hands or utensils).
16. 2. Read and understand ingredients labels Don’t assume that a food is safe…read the ingredients! Mayonnaise and meringue contain eggs, Many products that carry “nondairy” labels contain milk Marzipan is a paste made with almonds. Other “surprise” sources of allergens.: peanut butter is sometimes used to thicken chili or egg whites are brushed on breads to make them shiny. The Federal Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) requires that major food allergens be listed in simple language (i.e. “milk” instead of “casein” or “whey”; “egg“ instead of “albumin”) Weaknesses of FALCPA: FALCPA does not help people who are allergic to items that are not identified as a major allergen (e.g., sesame, mulluscan shellfish, mustard or gluten.) Potential allergens can be in “spices” and “natural flavors.” FALCPA does not regulate precautionary allergen warnings, such as “may contain”, “processed in a facility”, or “made on shared equipment”. Avoid foods with precautionary labels.
17. 3. Correct your mistakes by starting the prep over The only acceptable correction is to discard the order and remake it. Removing the offending ingredient – for example, scraping nuts off the top of a sundae or taking the cheese off a burger – is no solution. A trace amount of protein remaining on the food could be enough to cause an allergic reaction. If necessary, inform the diner that it will take a few extra minutes to ensure that his or her meal is prepared properly. The customer will appreciate your honesty and effort.
18. Responding To Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Sudden and severe. can cause breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure, shock and, potentially, death. Medications used to Treat Reactions Antihistamines (such as Benadryl)are useful in treating minor symptoms, such as a runny nose or mild case of hives. Emergency Medication – Epinephrine – EpiPen or TwinJect. An injection that opens up the airways. Must be given immediately.
19. Responding To Allergic Reactions (continued) If a reaction occurs, how the staff reacts is of the upmost importance. If a guest notifies the staff that he/she is having an allergic reaction, staff should immediately: Summon medical help for the administration of epinephrine and/or antihistamine. and, simultaneously, call 911 and indicate that there is an allergic reaction in-house so the EMS will bring the correct advanced life-support equipment DO NOT delay medical treatment by denying that the reaction is occurring or waiting to see if it “passes.” DO NOT have that person stand. Some cases of fatal anaphylaxis have occurred after raising a person to an upright position.