Medical News Today: What is dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone oral tablet is a prescription medication used to treat conditions such as inflammation, allergic reactions, ulcerative colitis, and adrenal insufficiency. It's available as a generic drug and as the brand-name drugs DexPak and Decadron. Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pharmacy / Pharmacist Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What does a cortisol level test show?
A cortisol level test measures the amount of cortisol in the blood. This hormone plays a crucial role in the body. Doctors use cortisol level tests to check for signs of Addison ’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, and adrenal function abnormalities. Learn about the cortisol level test and what the results indicate here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news
Conservation accord: Corporate incentives
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Source: ScienceNOW - June 14, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Addison, P. F. E., Bull, J. W. Tags: letters Source Type: news
Alcohol screening and brief intervention in police custody suites: pilot cluster randomised controlled rrial (AcCePT) - Addison M, McGovern R, Angus C, Becker F, Brennan A, Brown H, Coulton S, Crowe L, Gilvarry E, Hickman M, Howel D, McColl E, Muirhead C, Newbury-Birch D, Waqas M, Kaner E.
This study aimed to test the feasibility of a trial of screening and brief intervention in police custody suit... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 13, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
The top 4 excuses you use to avoid exercise - and how to beat them
Dr Meg Arroll, a psychologist specializing in health and wellness, and Nicola Addison, one of the UK ’s top personal trainers, unpick the most common excuses not to exercise. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Government contractor to lay off 54 in San Antonio
Specialty medical supply company ArjoHuntLeigh Inc. plans to lay off dozens of workers next month as it trims — and possibly ceases — its San Antonio-area operations, according to a letter it sent to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Officials at Addison, Illinois-based Arjo, which contracts with the U.S. government and hospitals across the country, told the state agency that it expects to lay off 54 emp loyees on June 9 at its Wetmore Road location.
"The planned layoffs are expected to be permanent… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 22, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Kristen Mosbrucker Source Type: news
The association between adverse child health, psychological, educational and social outcomes, and nondependent parental substance: a rapid evidence assessment - McGovern R, Gilvarry E, Addison M, Alderson H, Geijer-Simpson E, Lingam R, Smart D, Kaner E.
BACKGROUND: Between 5% and 30% of children in high-income countries live with a substance misusing parent, the majority of which is below dependent levels. However, little is understood about the impact of nondependent parental substance misuse upon childr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Inefficient management of emergency adrenal insufficiency
According to a German study, published inClinical Endocrinology, adrenal insufficiency patients experience highly variable waiting times for glucocorticoid treatment in emergency situations.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - April 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
What Causes Hyponatremia?
Discussion
Normal kidneys regulate water balance to maintain a plasma osmolality of 275-290 mOsm/kg normally. Thirst and arginine vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone (ADH) are the primary regulators of plasma osmolality. ADH is made in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. ADH acts on the kidney’s distal collecting duct to increase water reabsorption. ADH is appropriately released in hypovolemic states, such as dehydration caused by gastroenteritis. ADH has an ~10 minute half-life and therefore can respond to rapid changes in volume status. Sodium balance is regulated by aldosterone (as part...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 23, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Timing Cortisol Therapy Could Improve Adrenal Insufficiency Timing Cortisol Therapy Could Improve Adrenal Insufficiency
Giving cortisol replacement therapy in a pattern that mimics normal rhythms of human secretion could result in better sleep quality and cognitive function compared with standard dosing, say UK researchers. (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Timing of cortisol replacement therapy affects cognitive performance
According to a trial, published inPNAS, timing cortisol replacement therapy to more closely match the usual ultradian rhythm can improve cognitive function in patients with adrenal insufficiency.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - April 12, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What causes black gums?
The gums come in many natural colors, including red, pink, brown, and black. However, changes in gum color can indicate an underlying health problem. In this article, learn about what causes black gums, including smoking, gingivitis, Addison ’s disease, and amalgam tattoos. We also look at treatment and prevention. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news
Surgery offers hope to New York girl unable to smile
3-year-old Addison Garvey from New York has Moebius syndrome, a disorder which affects the muscles in the face, and means she struggles to speak and requires a ventilator to breathe (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surgery offers hope to girl unable to smile due to rare syndrome
3-year-old Addison Garvey from New York has Moebius syndrome, a disorder which affects the muscles in the face, and means she struggles to speak and requires a ventilator to breathe (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Private hire cars face paying London congestion charge
TfL considers extending £11.50-a-day levy to likes of Uber and Addison Lee (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - February 26, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
