Liver Test Guidelines Updated by ACG Liver Test Guidelines Updated by ACG
Updated ACG liver test guidelines are the first to include specific ranges for normal ALT levels, provide stepwise algorithms for evaluating abnormal ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin levels.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: High Bilirubin Levels: Symptoms and Tests
Bilirubin is produced when red blood cells break down. Learn about tests to measure bilirubin and what happens to the body when bilirubin levels are high. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Sepsis Gets an Upgrade
Conclusion
“These updated definitions and clinical criteria should clarify long-used descriptors and facilitate earlier recognition and more timely management of patients with sepsis or at risk of developing it. This process, however, remains a work in progress. As is done with software and other coding updates, the task force recommends that the new definition be designated Sepsis-3. With the 1991 and 2001 iterations being recognized as Sepsis-1 and Sepsis-2, respectively, to emphasize the need for future iterations.”
Clinical Take Home Points
Sepsis = Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host ...
Source: EPMonthly.com - December 31, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Matt McGahen Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Bilirubin Levels and Oxidative Stress in ATV/r vs EFV ART Bilirubin Levels and Oxidative Stress in ATV/r vs EFV ART
A new study explores the changes in bilirubin and oxidative stress biomarkers among HIV-infected patients after ART initiation with atazanavir or an efavirenz-based regimen. How do they compare?HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - November 23, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
Transcutaneous Bilirubin Testing Is Feasible in Neonates Transcutaneous Bilirubin Testing Is Feasible in Neonates
Transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TcB) is feasible and safe for evaluation of jaundiced neonates, researchers report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Jaundice could be a sign of THIS serious illness - but what causes the skin to go yellow?
JAUNDICE is a health condition caused by a build up of a substance called bilirubin in the blood and tissue in the body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bilirubinometers Inaccurate in Black African Neonates Bilirubinometers Inaccurate in Black African Neonates
Transcutaneous bilirubinometers significantly overestimate serum bilirubin and may result in overtreatment in black African neonates, researchers from Nigeria report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Obeticholic Acid Effective in Primary Biliary Cholangitis Obeticholic Acid Effective in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Obeticholic acid reduces alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin levels in patients with primary biliary cholangitis, according to results from the POISE study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 24, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Bilirubin contributes to immune suppression after islet transplants
(Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair) Stress and injury can cause up to a 70 percent loss of transplanted islet cells within 72 hours after transplantation. Bilirubin, an antioxidant, was used successfully as a supplement to suppress the immune response to allograft islet transplantation and also significantly decrease islet cell death after the cells had been isolated and undergone nutrient deprivation and hypoxic (low oxygen) stress. Bilirubin supplementation could improve outcomes after allograft islet cell transplantation to treat type 1 diabetes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - August 11, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Bilirubin (Bilirubin Test)
Title: Bilirubin (Bilirubin Test)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/2/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - May 3, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis: Smear Savvy
(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings:
A 45-year old male patient with no significant past medical history presents with recurrent fevers, fatigue, arthralgias, and general malaise that have persisted for the past two months. He denies any weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or headaches. He is a Boy Scout leader who spent the summer chaperoning at a Boy Scout camp.
A physical examination shows fever, scleral icterus, and mild hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory studies reveal anemia, elevated lactate dehydrogenase, thrombocytopenia, elevated total bilirubin, low haptoglobin, reticulocytosis, elevated liver enzymes, a...
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 21, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Your NEJM Group Today: Opioid Clinical Pearls, Bilirubin Decision Rules, Colorado Family Medicine Opportunities (FREE)
By the Editors
NEJM Group offers so many valuable resources for practicing clinicians. Here's what we chose for you today:Now@NEJM … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - April 5, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
FDA releases February 2016 510(k) clearances
February 2016 510(k) Clearances
510(k) summaries or 510(k) statements for final decisions rendered during the period February 2016.
TOTAL 510(k)s THIS PERIOD 224
TOTAL WITH SUMMARIES 213
TOTAL WITH STATEMENTS 11
February 2016 510(k) Clearances
510(K) SUMMARIES OR 510(K) STATEMENTS FOR FINAL DECISIONS RENDERED DURING THE PERIOD February 2016
DEVICE: ANI Monitor
MDOLORIS MEDICAL SYSTEMS SAS 510(k) NO: K142969(Traditional)
ATTN: MATHILDE COLLET PHONE NO : 011 333 62092081
6, RUE DU PR LAGUESSE SE DECISION MADE: 23-FEB-16
LILLE FR 59037 510(k) SUMMARY AVAILABLE FROM FDA
DEVICE: DBSWIN and VistaEasy Imaging Software
Durr Dental...
Source: Mass Device - April 5, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: 510(k) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance Source Type: news
Test your USMLE Step 2 readiness with this most missed question
If you’re gearing up to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2, this series is for you. Each month, we’re giving you an exclusive scoop on the most missed USMLE Step 2 test prep questions and expert strategies to help you beat them. Check out this month’s most challenging question, and view an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical.
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This month’s question that stumped most students:
A 22-year-old African immigrant presents to the hospital with acute abdom...
Source: AMA Wire - March 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
