People with AIDS fall prey to opportunistic infections and die as a result. [56] When the disease was first discovered in the 1980s, those who had AIDS were not likely to live longer than a few years. ... Nora Wattie , OBE, Venereal Diseases Officer in Glasgow from 1929, encouraged contact tracing and volunteering for treatment, rather than the prevailing more judgemental view and published her own research on improving sex education and maternity care. [115] The first effective treatment for a sexually transmitted disease was salvarsan , a treatment for syphilis. ... This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . ^ a b Vos T, Allen C, Arora M, Barber RM, Bhutta ZA, Brown A, et al. ... New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. ISBN 978-0-07-171672-7 . [ page needed ] ^ Kennedy CE, Yeh PT, Pandey S, Betran AP, Narasimhan M (July 2017). ... CreateSpace, Scotts Valley, CA, 2009. ISBN 1-4486-6472-1 [ page needed ] ^ Obiero J, Mwethera PG, Wiysonge CS (June 2012).

Initially the most prominent types are nouns and eventually they move on to other word types such as verbs and adjectives . [16] Once a toddler has said his first word, he will begin to acquire new words at a rate of roughly one per week [17] Words will be related to things in the toddler's environment such as body parts, toys, clothes, etc. ... Around the 15-month mark toddlers will know six words on average, [18] and begin to notice and wonder about things that are a little outside of their environment. [16] Once they reach 18 months, they refer to themselves by their name and eventually start using the pronoun 'I'. [16] During this stage, they will also repeat parts of sentences they hear. [18] As they get close to 2 years, toddlers start putting two words together. [16] They begin to learn the use of "no" and ask adults to tell them the name of people and new objects. [18] On average, a 2-year-old will know 50 words [18] and will then begin to learn new words at a rate of approximately one per day. [17] From 2 to 3 years of age, their vocabulary grows rapidly. [18] At 30 months old they are expected to know around 200 words and by 3 they will be able to participate in very simple conversations. [18] Late talker's language emergence [ edit ] See also: Language delay Late language emergence (LLE) occurs when a toddler does not produce or comprehend language at the expected rate for their age. [2] About 13% of two-year-olds experience a delay in language emergence. [19] Late talkers differ from toddlers with language development disorders and disabilities in the sense that their only characteristic is that they experience limited expressive vocabulary for their age, as opposed to, lack of receptive language or cognitive abilities . [6] LLE can be an indicator of other kinds of disorders or disabilities. [20] If a late talker is not catching-up to typical talkers by the age of 4, they could have specific language impairment. [21] Expressive language screening between the ages of 18-35 months help determine if LLE is "secondary to autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, hearing impairment, receptive language delay, or demographic risk". [20] When compared to typical talkers, 24-month-old late talkers do not seem to struggle with verbs and their formation, which are an important part of one's grammatical development. [21] They struggle with nouns more than a typical talker and have difficulty combining words. [21] Late talkers perform lower than typical talkers in cognitive functioning and receptive language skills. [22] Signs and symptoms [ edit ] A toddler is at risk of being a late talker if: They produced abnormal babbling from 9 to 21 months of age. [23] [2] By 15 months they are not producing six or more words. [18] By 18 months they do not appear to comprehend more words than they can produce. [18] At 18 months old they're using less than 20 words and lack knowledge of different word-types. [9] At 24 months old, they're using less than 50 words and are not combining words from different word classes. [9] [1] After producing their first word, they demonstrate a lack of "complex syllable structures, lower percentage of consonants correct, and smaller consonant and vowel inventories". [2] They show a lack of comprehension and insist on communicating using gestures . [2] Between 2 and 3 years of age, they're using short sentences with very simple grammar. [2] Diagnosis [ edit ] LLE could be a sign of other types of language disorders or intellectual disabilities , [20] so there is a risk of misdiagnosing a child as just being a late talker. ... "A Focused language Stimulation Approach: First Vocabulary for Children With Specific Language Impairment". ... "Prespeech and early speech development of two late talkers". First Language . 9 (6): 207–223. doi : 10.1177/014272378900900607 .

Treatment : Prophylactic treatment, e.g. with low molecular weight heparin may be indicated when there are additional risk factors for deep vein thrombosis. [16] v t e Absolute and relative incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy and the postpartum period Absolute incidence of first VTE per 10,000 person–years during pregnancy and the postpartum period Swedish data A Swedish data B English data Danish data Time period N Rate (95% CI) N Rate (95% CI) N Rate (95% CI) N Rate (95% CI) Outside pregnancy 1105 4.2 (4.0–4.4) 1015 3.8 (?) 1480 3.2 (3.0–3.3) 2895 3.6 (3.4–3.7) Antepartum 995 20.5 (19.2–21.8) 690 14.2 (13.2–15.3) 156 9.9 (8.5–11.6) 491 10.7 (9.7–11.6) Trimester 1 207 13.6 (11.8–15.5) 172 11.3 (9.7–13.1) 23 4.6 (3.1–7.0) 61 4.1 (3.2–5.2) Trimester 2 275 17.4 (15.4–19.6) 178 11.2 (9.7–13.0) 30 5.8 (4.1–8.3) 75 5.7 (4.6–7.2) Trimester 3 513 29.2 (26.8–31.9) 340 19.4 (17.4–21.6) 103 18.2 (15.0–22.1) 355 19.7 (17.7–21.9) Around delivery 115 154.6 (128.8–185.6) 79 106.1 (85.1–132.3) 34 142.8 (102.0–199.8) – Postpartum 649 42.3 (39.2–45.7) 509 33.1 (30.4–36.1) 135 27.4 (23.1–32.4) 218 17.5 (15.3–20.0) Early postpartum 584 75.4 (69.6–81.8) 460 59.3 (54.1–65.0) 177 46.8 (39.1–56.1) 199 30.4 (26.4–35.0) Late postpartum 65 8.5 (7.0–10.9) 49 6.4 (4.9–8.5) 18 7.3 (4.6–11.6) 319 3.2 (1.9–5.0) Incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of first VTE during pregnancy and the postpartum period Swedish data A Swedish data B English data Danish data Time period IRR* (95% CI) IRR* (95% CI) IRR (95% CI)† IRR (95% CI)† Outside pregnancy Reference (i.e., 1.00) Antepartum 5.08 (4.66–5.54) 3.80 (3.44–4.19) 3.10 (2.63–3.66) 2.95 (2.68–3.25) Trimester 1 3.42 (2.95–3.98) 3.04 (2.58–3.56) 1.46 (0.96–2.20) 1.12 (0.86–1.45) Trimester 2 4.31 (3.78–4.93) 3.01 (2.56–3.53) 1.82 (1.27–2.62) 1.58 (1.24–1.99) Trimester 3 7.14 (6.43–7.94) 5.12 (4.53–5.80) 5.69 (4.66–6.95) 5.48 (4.89–6.12) Around delivery 37.5 (30.9–44.45) 27.97 (22.24–35.17) 44.5 (31.68–62.54) – Postpartum 10.21 (9.27–11.25) 8.72 (7.83–9.70) 8.54 (7.16–10.19) 4.85 (4.21–5.57) Early postpartum 19.27 (16.53–20.21) 15.62 (14.00–17.45) 14.61 (12.10–17.67) 8.44 (7.27–9.75) Late postpartum 2.06 (1.60–2.64) 1.69 (1.26–2.25) 2.29 (1.44–3.65) 0.89 (0.53–1.39) Notes: Swedish data A = Using any code for VTE regardless of confirmation. Swedish data B = Using only algorithm-confirmed VTE. Early postpartum = First 6 weeks after delivery. Late postpartum = More than 6 weeks after delivery. * = Adjusted for age and calendar year. † = Unadjusted ratio calculated based on the data provided. ... If the pregnancy is very early, it may resolve on its own, or it can be treated with methotrexate , an abortifacient . [25] Miscarriage [ edit ] Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks. [26] In the UK, miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. [27] Placental abruption [ edit ] Placental abruption is the separation of the placenta from the uterus. [7] Caused by : Various causes; risk factors include maternal hypertension , trauma , and drug use.

Reinfibulation can involve cutting the vagina again to restore the pinhole size of the first infibulation. This might be performed before marriage, and after childbirth, divorce and widowhood. ... The first publication to estimate FGM prevalence based on DHS data (in seven countries) was written by Dara Carr of Macro International in 1997. [70] Type of FGM Questions the women are asked during the surveys include: "Was the genital area just nicked/cut without removing any flesh? ... [x] Christian missionaries in Africa were among the first to object to FGM, [141] but Christian communities in Africa do practise it. ... Have him separate and steady her legs and whole body. Standing in front and taking hold of the clitoris with a broad-mouthed forceps in his left hand, the surgeon stretches it outward, while with the right hand, he cuts it off at the point next to the pincers of the forceps. ... Unexcised Kikuyu women ( irugu ) were outcasts. [171] Jomo Kenyatta , general secretary of the Kikuyu Central Association and later Kenya's first prime minister, wrote in 1938 that, for the Kikuyu, the institution of FGM was the " conditio sine qua non of the whole teaching of tribal law, religion and morality".

The most effective dietary regimen is exclusively breastfeeding for at least 4–6 months or, in absence of breast milk, formulas with documented reduced allergenicity for at least the first 4 months, combined with avoidance of solid food and cow's milk for the first 4 months. [54] [55] Management [ edit ] Individuals can try minor changes of diet to exclude foods causing obvious reactions, and for many this may be adequate without the need for professional assistance. ... It takes around five days of total abstinence to unmask a food or chemical, during the first week on an elimination diet withdrawal symptoms can occur but it takes at least two weeks to remove residual traces. ... Using this approach the role played by dietary chemical factors in the pathogenesis of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) was first established and set the stage for future DBPCT trials of such substances in food intolerance studies. [65] [66] In 1995 the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology suggested a classification on the basis of the responsible pathogenetic mechanism; according to this classification, non-toxic reactions can be divided into 'food allergies' when they recognize immunological mechanisms, and 'food intolerances' when there are no immunological implications.

Swelling is managed well with rest, ice, elevation, and compression wraps. [22] Protection can be performed using a hinged brace that stabilizes against varus and valgus stress but allows full flexion and extension. The brace should be worn for the first four to six weeks of rehabilitation , especially during physical exercise to prevent trauma to the healing ligament. ... After verifying the correct anatomic eyelet pin placement, a 7-mm reamer is used over the pin to drill a tunnel depth of 25 mm. [27] Moving to the femoral attachments of the ligaments, the first step is identifying the adductor magnus muscle tendon, and its corresponding attachment site, near the adductor tubercle. ... This soft-tissue attachment can be reproduced with a suture anchor [28] placed 12.2 mm distal to the medial joint line (average location), directly medial to the anterior arm of the semimembranosus tibial attachment. [27] Once this aspect of the sMCL is secured to the suture anchor, the knee is put through range of motion testing by the physician to determine the "safe zone" of knee motion which is used during the first post-operative day rehabilitation (below). [27] Rehabilitation [ edit ] Nonoperative Rehabilitation As mentioned in the Nonoperative Treatment section, the principles of rehabilitation are to control swelling , protect the knee (bracing), reactivate the quadriceps muscle, and restore range of motion . ... Non-weight bearing to touch-down weight bearing is recommended for the first 6 weeks, progressing to closed-kinetic-chain exercises thereafter.

Nausea and vomiting resulting from cannabis use Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) People with CHS often find some relief with hot showers [1] Specialty Toxicology Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain [2] Complications Kidney failure , electrolyte problems , skin burns from hot water [1] Causes Long term cannabis use [2] Diagnostic method Based on the symptoms [1] Differential diagnosis Cyclical vomiting syndrome [1] Treatment Stopping cannabis, hot showers [2] Medication Capsaicin cream [1] Frequency 2.7 million per year (US) [1] Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome ( CHS ) is recurrent nausea , vomiting , and cramping abdominal pain due to cannabis use. [3] These symptoms may improve temporarily by taking a hot shower or bath. [1] Complications may include kidney failure , electrolyte problems , and skin burns from hot water. [1] At least two deaths have been associated with CHS. [1] [4] [5] Weekly cannabis use is generally required for the syndrome to occur. [1] The underlying mechanism is unclear, with several possibilities proposed. [1] Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. [1] The condition is typically present for some time before the diagnosis is made. [1] Another condition that may present similarly is cyclic vomiting syndrome . [1] Definitive treatment involves stopping use of cannabis. [1] Up to two weeks may be required to see a benefit. [1] Treatments during an episode of vomiting is generally supportive in nature. [1] There is tentative evidence for the use of capsaicin cream on the abdomen during an acute episode. [1] The number of people affected is unclear. [6] Of those who go to the emergency department in the United States with recurrent vomiting, about 6% have the condition. [1] The syndrome was first described in 2004, and simplified diagnostic criteria published in 2009. [7] [8] Contents 1 Signs and symptoms 1.1 Prodromal phase 1.2 Hyperemetic phase 1.3 Recovery phase 1.4 Complications 2 Pathogenesis 2.1 Cannabinoid buildup theory 2.2 Hypothalamic theory 2.3 TRPV1 theory 3 Diagnosis 3.1 Differential diagnosis 4 Treatment 5 Prognosis 6 Epidemiology 7 History 8 Society and culture 9 Research directions 10 References 11 External links Signs and symptoms [ edit ] The long-term and short-term effects of cannabis use are associated with behavioral effects leading to a wide variety of effects on the body systems and physiological states. [8] CHS is a paradoxical syndrome characterized by hyperemesis (persistent vomiting), as opposed to the better known antiemetic properties of cannabinoids. [9] Specifically, CHS takes the pattern of cyclical nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in the setting of chronic cannabinoid use. [9] The abdominal pain tends to be mild and diffused. [10] There are three phases of CHS: the prodromal phase, the hyperemetic phase, and the recovery phase. [11] Prodromal phase [ edit ] The prodromal phase is characterized by subsyndromal symptoms of CHS, including mild discomfort and nausea upon waking. ... Treatment is otherwise supportive and focuses on stopping cannabis use. [20] With the cessation of cannabinoid use, complete symptomatic relief can take between 7–10 days. [21] Proper patient education includes informing patients that their symptoms are due to their use of cannabis/cannabinoids, and that exposure to cannabinoids in the future are likely to cause their symptoms to return. [21] Clinical pharmacists can play a role in administering this education, as well as encouraging patients to seek the assistance of mental health providers. [11] Abstinence from cannabinoids currently remains the only definitive treatment. [3] Cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy are evidence-based outpatient treatment options for patients with cannabis use disorder . [10] Symptomatic relief is noted with exposure to hot water (greater than 41 degrees C), which is mediated by TRPV –the capsaicin receptor. [21] Assessing for dehydration due to vomiting and hot showers is important as it can lead to acute kidney failure , and this is easily treated with IV fluids. [13] If dehydration is severe, hospitalization may be required. [10] Based on the mechanism of the effect, some clinicians have used topical capsaicin cream applied to the periumbilical area in the treatment of acute CHS. [21] The use of capsaicin as first-line treatment for CHS has been well tolerated, though the evidence for efficacy is limited. [21] The use of hot water showers in the emergency department setting has been advocated in situations where topical capsaicin cream is unavailable, though the same precautions to hot water use (dehydration, burn injury) are required. [21] The use of antipsychotics , such as haloperidol and olanzapine , have provided complete relief of symptoms in case-reports. [21] [22] The evidence for the use of benzodiazepines , such as lorazepam , [22] has shown mixed results. [21] Other drug treatments that have been tried, with unclear efficacy, include neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists , [10] first-generation antihistamines (e.g. diphenhydramine ), 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists (e.g. ondansetron ), and non-antipsychotic antidopaminergics (e.g. metoclopramide ). [21] Acetaminophen has shown some benefit in case reports for alleviating headaches associated with CHS. [11] Opioids can provide some relief of abdominal pain, but their use is discouraged due to the risk of worsening nausea and vomiting. [10] Prognosis [ edit ] Acute episodes of cannabinoid hyperemesis typically lasts for 24–48 hours and the problem often resolves with long term stopping of cannabis use. Improvement can take one to three months to occur. [11] Relapses are common, and this is thought to be possibly secondary to a lack of education as many people use or increase their use of cannabis due to their symptoms of nausea and vomiting. [10] Epidemiology [ edit ] The number of people affected is unclear as of 2015, [6] though one estimate puts the number at about 2.7 million people in the United States a year. [1] Among users smoking 20 or more days per month, about one-third might experience symptoms. [23] CHS has been reported more frequently in people that use cannabis daily (47.9% of patients) and greater than daily (23.7% of patients), compared to once weekly users (19.4% of patients) and less frequent users (2.4% of patients). [3] A significant increase in the incidence of CHS (and other marijuana-related visits to the emergency department) has been noted in U.S. states that have legalized marijuana , with the incidence of cyclic vomiting prominently doubling in the US state of Colorado after legalization. [21] As the use of marijuana continues to be legalized at the state level, the prevalence of CHS is expected to increase in the US. [3] A 2018 surveyed of 155 heavy cannabis users in hospital found 51 of them experienced CHS. [1] This ratio was used to estimate that in the United States, 2.7 million out of 8.3 million heavy cannabis users should be experiencing the syndrome. [1] The same study found that of those who go to the emergency department in the United States with recurrent vomiting, about 6% have the condition. [1] In 2018 a 17 year old died of the condition. [24] History [ edit ] Cannabinoid hyperemesis was first reported in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia in 2004. [7] The name cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome was also coined at this time.

Many bacteria and viruses elicit a TH1 -mediated immune response, which down-regulates TH2 responses. The first proposed mechanism of action of the hygiene hypothesis was that insufficient stimulation of the TH1 arm of the immune system leads to an overactive TH2 arm, which in turn leads to allergic disease. [57] In other words, individuals living in too sterile an environment are not exposed to enough pathogens to keep the immune system busy. ... Studies have shown that various immunological and autoimmune diseases are much less common in the developing world than the industrialized world and that immigrants to the industrialized world from the developing world increasingly develop immunological disorders in relation to the length of time since arrival in the industrialized world. [59] Longitudinal studies in the third world demonstrate an increase in immunological disorders as a country grows more affluent and, it is presumed, cleaner. [60] The use of antibiotics in the first year of life has been linked to asthma and other allergic diseases. [61] The use of antibacterial cleaning products has also been associated with higher incidence of asthma , as has birth by Caesarean section rather than vaginal birth. [62] [63] Stress [ edit ] Chronic stress can aggravate allergic conditions. ... In the early stages of allergy, a type I hypersensitivity reaction against an allergen encountered for the first time and presented by a professional antigen-presenting cell causes a response in a type of immune cell called a T H 2 lymphocyte ; a subset of T cells that produce a cytokine called interleukin-4 (IL-4). ... Prevention [ edit ] Further information: Allergy prevention in children Giving peanut products early may decrease the risk allergies while only breastfeeding during at least the first few months of life may decrease the risk of dermatitis . [93] [94] There is no good evidence that a mother's diet during pregnancy or breastfeeding affects the risk. [93] Nor is there evidence that delayed introduction of certain foods is useful. [93] Early exposure to potential allergens may actually be protective. [6] Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk. [94] Probiotic supplements during pregnancy or infancy may help to prevent atopic dermatitis . [95] [96] Management [ edit ] Management of allergies typically involves avoiding what triggers the allergy and medications to improve the symptoms. [7] Allergen immunotherapy may be useful for some types of allergies. [7] Medication [ edit ] Several medications may be used to block the action of allergic mediators, or to prevent activation of cells and degranulation processes. ... Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013. ^ Finn, DF; Walsh, JJ (September 2013). "Twenty-first century mast cell stabilizers" .

One possible explanation is that, because people are indoors more often during the winter, they are in close contact more often, and this promotes transmission from person to person. ... It was introduced into English in the mid-eighteenth century during a pan-European epidemic. [202] Archaic terms for influenza include epidemic catarrh , la grippe (from the French, first used by Molyneaux in 1694; also used in German), [203] sweating sickness , and Spanish fever (particularly for the 1918 flu pandemic strain). [204] Pandemics Further information: Influenza pandemic , Spanish flu , and Hong Kong flu The difference between the influenza mortality age distributions of the 1918 epidemic and normal epidemics. ... An overall lack of data up until 1500 precludes meaningful search for the influenza outbreaks in the more distant past. [206] Possibly the first influenza pandemic occurred around 6000 BC in China. [206] The symptoms of human influenza were clearly described by Hippocrates roughly 2,400 years ago. [207] [208] Although the virus seems to have caused epidemics throughout human history, historical data on influenza are difficult to interpret, because the symptoms can be similar to those of other respiratory diseases. [203] [209] The disease may have spread from Europe to the Americas as early as the European colonization of the Americas , since almost the entire indigenous population of the Antilles was killed by an epidemic resembling influenza that broke out in 1493, after the arrival of Christopher Columbus . [210] [211] The first convincing record of an influenza pandemic was a minor pandemic chronicled in 1510 , which began in East Asia before spreading to North Africa and then Europe. During this pandemic, influenza killed about 1% of its victims. [212] [213] The first pandemic of influenza to be reliably recorded as spreading worldwide was the 1557 influenza pandemic , [214] [215] [216] [217] in which a reoccurring wave likely killed Queen Mary I of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury within 12 hours of each other. [218] [219] One of the most well-chronicled pandemics of influenza in the 16th Century occurred in 1580, beginning in East Asia and spreading to Europe through Africa, Russia, and the Spanish and Ottoman Empires. ... As many as 25 million may have been killed in the first 25 weeks; in contrast, HIV/AIDS has killed 25 million in its first 25 years. [220] Later flu pandemics were not so devastating.

Human disease Allergic rhinitis Other names Hay fever, pollenosis Pollen grains from a variety of plants, enlarged 500 times and about 0.4 mm wide Specialty Allergy and immunology Symptoms Stuffy itchy nose, sneezing , red, itchy, and watery eyes, swelling around the eyes, itchy ears [1] Usual onset 20 to 40 years old [2] Causes Genetic and environmental factors [3] Risk factors Asthma , allergic conjunctivitis , atopic dermatitis [2] Diagnostic method Based on symptoms, skin prick test , blood tests for specific antibodies [4] Differential diagnosis Common cold [3] Prevention Exposure to animals early in life [3] Medication Nasal steroids , antihistamines such as diphenhydramine , cromolyn sodium , leukotriene receptor antagonists such as montelukast , allergen immunotherapy [5] [6] Frequency ~20% (Western countries) [2] [7] Allergic rhinitis , also known as hay fever , is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. [6] Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing , red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes. [1] The fluid from the nose is usually clear. [2] Symptom onset is often within minutes following allergen exposure and can affect sleep, and the ability to work or study. [2] [8] Some people may develop symptoms only during specific times of the year, often as a result of pollen exposure. [3] Many people with allergic rhinitis also have asthma , allergic conjunctivitis , or atopic dermatitis . [2] Allergic rhinitis is typically triggered by environmental allergens such as pollen, pet hair, dust, or mold. [3] Inherited genetics and environmental exposures contribute to the development of allergies. [3] Growing up on a farm and having multiple siblings decreases this risk. [2] The underlying mechanism involves IgE antibodies that attach to an allergen, and subsequently result in the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine from mast cells . [2] Diagnosis is typically based on a combination of symptoms and a skin prick test or blood tests for allergen-specific IgE antibodies. [4] These tests, however, can be falsely positive. [4] The symptoms of allergies resemble those of the common cold ; however, they often last for more than two weeks and typically do not include a fever . [3] Exposure to animals early in life might reduce the risk of developing these specific allergies. [3] Several different types of medications reduce allergic symptoms: including nasal steroids , antihistamines , such as diphenhydramine , cromolyn sodium , and leukotriene receptor antagonists such as montelukast . [5] Oftentimes, medications do not completely control symptoms, and they may also have side effects. [2] Exposing people to larger and larger amounts of allergen, known as allergen immunotherapy (AIT), is often effective. [6] The allergen can be given as an injection under the skin or as a tablet under the tongue. [6] Treatment typically lasts three to five years, after which benefits may be prolonged. [6] Allergic rhinitis is the type of allergy that affects the greatest number of people. [9] In Western countries, between 10 and 30% of people are affected in a given year. [2] [7] It is most common between the ages of twenty and forty. [2] The first accurate description is from the 10th-century physician Rhazes . [10] In 1859, Charles Blackley identified pollen as the cause. [11] In 1906, the mechanism was determined by Clemens von Pirquet . [9] The link with hay came about due to an early (and incorrect) theory that the symptoms were brought about by the smell of new hay. [12] [13] Contents 1 Signs and symptoms 2 Cause 3 Diagnosis 3.1 Classification 3.2 Local allergic rhinitis 4 Prevention 5 Treatment 5.1 Antihistamines 5.2 Steroids 5.3 Other 5.4 Allergen immunotherapy 5.5 Alternative medicine 6 Epidemiology 7 History 8 References 9 External links Signs and symptoms [ edit ] Illustration depicting inflammation associated with allergic rhinitis The characteristic symptoms of allergic rhinitis are: rhinorrhea (excess nasal secretion), itching , sneezing fits, and nasal congestion and obstruction. [14] Characteristic physical findings include conjunctival swelling and erythema , eyelid swelling with Dennie–Morgan folds , lower eyelid venous stasis (rings under the eyes known as " allergic shiners "), swollen nasal turbinates , and middle ear effusion. [15] There can also be behavioral signs; in order to relieve the irritation or flow of mucus, people may wipe or rub their nose with the palm of their hand in an upward motion: an action known as the "nasal salute" or the " allergic salute ". ... These methods include not having pets, not having carpets or upholstered furniture in the home, and keeping the home dry. [33] Specific anti-allergy zippered covers on household items like pillows and mattresses have also proven to be effective in preventing dust mite allergies. [25] Interestingly, studies have shown that growing up on a farm and having many older brothers and sisters can decrease an individual's risk for developing allergic rhinitis. [2] Studies in young children have shown that there is higher risk of allergic rhinitis in those who have early exposure to foods or formula and/or heavy exposure to cigarette smoking within the first year of life. [34] [35] Treatment [ edit ] The goal of rhinitis treatment is to prevent or reduce the symptoms caused by the inflammation of affected tissues. ... There is not enough evidence of antihistamine efficacy as an add-on therapy with nasal steroids in the management of intermittent or persistent allergic rhinitis in children, so its adverse effects and additional costs must be considered. [36] Ophthalmic antihistamines (such as azelastine in eye drop form and ketotifen ) are used for conjunctivitis, while intranasal forms are used mainly for sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal pruritus. [37] Antihistamine drugs can have undesirable side-effects, the most notable one being drowsiness in the case of oral antihistamine tablets. First-generation antihistamine drugs such as diphenhydramine cause drowsiness, while second- and third-generation antihistamines such as cetirizine and loratadine are less likely to. [37] Pseudoephedrine is also indicated for vasomotor rhinitis. ... Subcutaneous immunotherapy is the most common form and has the largest body of evidence supporting its effectiveness. [44] Alternative medicine [ edit ] There are no forms of complementary or alternative medicine that are evidence-based for allergic rhinitis. [25] Therapeutic efficacy of alternative treatments such as acupuncture and homeopathy is not supported by available evidence. [45] [46] While some evidence shows that acupuncture is effective for rhinitis, specifically targeting the sphenopalatine ganglion acupoint, these trials are still limited. [47] Overall, the quality of evidence for complementary-alternative medicine is not strong enough to be recommended by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology . [25] [48] Epidemiology [ edit ] Allergic rhinitis is the type of allergy that affects the greatest number of people. [9] In Western countries, between 10 and 30 percent of people are affected in a given year. [2] It is most common between the ages of twenty and forty. [2] History [ edit ] The first accurate description is from the 10th century physician Rhazes . [10] Pollen was identified as the cause in 1859 by Charles Blackley . [11] In 1906 the mechanism was determined by Clemens von Pirquet . [9] The link with hay came about due to an early (and incorrect) theory that the symptoms were brought about by the smell of new hay. [12] [13] References [ edit ] ^ a b "Environmental Allergies: Symptoms" .

If they are shunted to the systemic circulation through a patent foramen ovale they can travel to and lodge in the brain where they can cause stroke , the coronary capillaries where they can cause myocardial ischaemia or other tissues, where the consequences are usually less critical. The first aid treatment is to administer oxygen at the highest practicable concentration, treat for shock and transport to a hospital where therapeutic recompression and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are the definitive treatment. ... Early treatment has greatest benefits, but it can be effective as late as 30 hours after the injury. [5] Treatment of divers [ edit ] Oxygen first aid treatment is useful for suspected gas embolism casualties or divers who have made fast ascents or missed decompression stops. [24] Most fully closed-circuit rebreathers can deliver sustained high concentrations of oxygen-rich breathing gas and could be used as an alternative to pure open-circuit oxygen resuscitators . ... D. Vann; J. J. Freiberger (2007). "First aid normobaric oxygen for the treatment of recreational diving injuries" . ... Episode 1/4, "Amazing Grace," Shadow Chasers . First aired November 28, 1985. 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Mastitis Other names Mammitis A drawing of mastitis from the early 1900s Pronunciation / m æ s t ˈ aɪ t ɪ s / Specialty Gynecology Symptoms Localized breast pain and redness, fever [1] Complications Abscess [2] Usual onset Rapid [1] Diagnostic method Based on symptoms [2] Differential diagnosis Plugged milk duct, [3] breast engorgement , [4] breast cancer (rare) [1] Prevention Frequent breastfeeding with good technique [2] Treatment Antibiotics ( cephalexin ), ibuprofen [2] [1] Frequency 10% of breastfeeding women [2] Mastitis is inflammation of the breast or udder , usually associated with breastfeeding . [1] [5] [6] Symptoms typically include local pain and redness. [1] There is often an associated fever and general soreness. [1] Onset is typically fairly rapid and usually occurs within the first few months of delivery. [1] Complications can include abscess formation. [2] Risk factors include poor latch , cracked nipples , use of a breast pump , and weaning . [1] The bacteria most commonly involved are Staphylococcus and Streptococci . [1] Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms. [2] Ultrasound may be useful for detecting a potential abscess. [1] Prevention is by proper breastfeeding techniques. [2] When infection is present, antibiotics such as cephalexin may be recommended. [2] Breastfeeding should typically be continued, as emptying the breast is important for healing. [2] [1] Tentative evidence supports benefits from probiotics . [1] About 10% of breastfeeding women are affected. [2] Contents 1 Signs and symptoms 1.1 Breast abscess 2 Causes 2.1 Risk factors 2.2 Infection 3 Types 3.1 Pregnancy related 3.2 Non pregnancy related 4 Diagnosis 4.1 Differential diagnosis 5 Treatment 5.1 Antibiotics 5.2 Breast abscess 6 Prognosis 7 Epidemiology 8 Terminology 8.1 Etymology and pronunciation 9 Other animals 10 References 11 External links Signs and symptoms [ edit ] Mastitis localized on the underside of the breast, with a large area of inflammation. ... Some women may also experience flu -like symptoms such as: Aches Shivering and chills Feeling anxious or stressed Fatigue [9] Contact should be made with a health care provider with special breastfeeding competence as soon as the patient recognizes the combination of signs and symptoms. Most of the women first experience the flu-like symptoms and just after they may notice a sore red area on the breast. ... Most mothers who develop mastitis usually do so within the first few weeks after delivery. Most breast infections occur within the first or second month after delivery or at the time of weaning . [20] However, in rare cases it affects women who are not breastfeeding. [52] Terminology [ edit ] Popular usage of the term mastitis varies by geographic region.

In Freiburg, Germany, Schinz and Furtwaengler (1928) described a sibship of 11, the offspring of a first-cousin marriage, in which a man then 29 years old and 3 of his sisters were identically affected by a disorder in which a striking feature was stiff joints. ... The authors stated that this was the first example of the disease presenting in an adult patient.

However, they may occur as soon as the first day or up to three months later. ... If you aren't hungry, you may need a liquid diet at first. After your diarrhea clears up, you may have temporary difficulty digesting milk and milk-based products.

Extensive clinical tests are performed first to determine if there is a neuromuscular disorder and then to determine which disorder it is. ... This can be accomplished three ways including using medication, radiation, and surgery. [ citation needed ] The first choice involves using medications to alleviate the symptoms and reverse the damage by blocking the production of thyroxine from the thyroid gland.

Given spontaneous remission is common, international guidelines recommend a period of watchful waiting before considering immunosuppressive treatment. [16] Likelihood of achieving spontaneous remission is much higher if anti-proteinuric therapy with ace inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers is commenced. Recommended first line immunsosuppressive therapy often includes: cyclophosphamide alternating with a corticosteroid , [17] also known as the Ponticelli regime. ... The twin aims of treating membranous nephropathy are first to induce a remission of the nephrotic syndrome and second to prevent the development of end-stage kidney failure.

Thought insertion, along with thought broadcasting , thought withdrawal , thought blocking and other first rank symptoms , is a primary symptom and should not be confused with the delusional explanation given by the respondent. ... Neurology [ edit ] Identifying brain regions associated with thought insertion has proven difficult. First, it is difficult to find subjects who experience thought insertion frequently.

Additional causes can be attributed to excessive abdominal exercises after the first trimester of pregnancy. [4] Strength training of all the core muscles, including the abdominis recti muscle, may or may not reduce the size of the gap in pregnant or postpartum women. ... After delivery - Typically the separation of the abdominal muscles will lessen in the mother within the first 8 weeks after childbirth; however, the connective tissue remains stretched for many.

The ventral roots (motor pathway) are most prone to injury. [ citation needed ] The cause of injury to the baby is debated, [ citation needed ] but a probable mechanism is manual stretching of the nerves, which in itself can cause injury. [ citation needed ] Excess tension may physically tear the nerve roots out from the neonatal spinal column, resulting in total dysfunction. [ citation needed ] Possible complications include: Neonatal complications: Klumpke paralysis Erb's palsy Hypoxia Death Cerebral palsy Maternal complications: [5] Postpartum bleeding (11%) Perineal lacerations that extend into the anal sphincter Pubic symphysis separation Neuropathy of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve Uterine rupture Risk factors [ edit ] About 16% of deliveries where shoulder dystocia occurs have conventional risk factors. [ citation needed ] These include diabetes , [6] fetal macrosomia , and maternal obesity . [7] [8] Risk factors: [9] Age >35 Short in stature Small or abnormal pelvis More than 42 weeks gestation Estimated fetal weight >4,500 g Maternal diabetes (2–4 fold increase in risk) Factors which increase the risk/are warning signs: [ citation needed ] Need for oxytocics Prolonged first or second stage of labour Turtle sign (head bobbing in the second stage) Failure to restitute No shoulder rotation or descent Instrumental delivery For women with a previous shoulder dystocia, the risk of recurrence is at least 10%. [5] Management [ edit ] The steps to treating a shoulder dystocia are outlined by the mnemonic ALARMER: [10] A sk for help. [2] This involves asking for the help of an obstetrician, anesthesia, and for pediatrics for subsequent resuscitation of the infant that may be needed if the methods below fail; L eg hyperflexion and abduction at the hips ( McRoberts maneuver ); [2] A nterior shoulder disimpaction (suprapubic pressure); [10] R otation of the shoulder ( Rubin maneuver ); [10] M anual delivery of posterior arm; [10] E pisiotomy; [10] R oll over on all fours. [10] Typically the procedures are performed in the order listed and the sequence ends whenever a technique is successful. [10] Intentional fracturing of the clavicle is another possibility at non-operative vaginal delivery prior to Zavanelli's maneuver or symphysiotomy , both of which are considered extraordinary treatment measures. ... The technique is effective in about 42% of cases; Suprapubic pressure (or Rubin I); [14] Rubin II or posterior pressure on the anterior shoulder , which would bring the baby into an oblique position with the head somewhat towards the vagina; [15] Active delivery of the anterior arm Step 1: Index and middle fingers insertion with the hand opposite the baby's face Step 2: Baby's head slightly tilted downward with the free hand Step 3: Two fingers are placed on the humerus like a splint Step 4: Baby's hand appears under the maternal pubic symphysis, allowing the anterior arm to be delivered Wood's screw maneuver which leads to turning the anterior shoulder to the posterior and vice versa (somewhat the opposite of Rubin II maneuver); [16] Jacquemier's maneuver (also called Barnum's maneuver), or delivery of the posterior shoulder first, in which the forearm and hand are identified in the birth canal, and gently pulled; Gaskin maneuver involves moving the mother to an all fours position with the back arched, widening the pelvic outlet. [17] [18] More drastic maneuvers include: Zavanelli's maneuver , which involves pushing the baby's head back in (internal cephalic replacement) followed by a cesarean section ; [19] Intentional causing clavicular fractures , which reduces the diameter of the shoulders that requires to pass through the birth canal; [2] Maternal symphysiotomy , which makes the opening of the birth canal laxer by breaking the connective tissue between the two pubes bones; [2] Abdominal rescue, described by O'Shaughnessy, where a hysterotomy facilitates vaginal delivery of the impacted shoulder. [20] Epidemiology [ edit ] Shoulder dystocia occurs in about 0.15% to 4% of term vaginal births. [21] References [ edit ] ^ a b c d e f g Gherman, Robert B.; Gonik, Bernard (2009).

Other symptoms related to this may include feelings of grandiosity , distractibility , and hypersexuality . [1] While hypomanic behavior often generates productivity and excitement, it can become troublesome if the subject engages in risky or otherwise inadvisable behaviors, and/or the symptoms manifest themselves in trouble with everyday life events. [2] When manic episodes are separated into stages of a progression according to symptomatic severity and associated features, hypomania constitutes the first stage of the syndrome, wherein the cardinal features ( euphoria or heightened irritability, pressure of speech and activity, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, and flight of ideas) are most plainly evident. ... In such cases, one speaks of a "seasonal pattern". [11] If left untreated, and in those so predisposed, hypomania may transition into mania , which may be psychotic , in which case bipolar I disorder is the correct diagnosis. [12] Causes [ edit ] Often in those who have experienced their first episode of hypomania – generally without psychotic features – there may be a long or recent history of depression or a mix of hypomania combined with depression (known as mixed-state) prior to the emergence of manic symptoms.