Objective: This review focuses on to study the efficacy and tolerability of latanoprost in the management of glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Method: Publications from PubMed were searched with names of “latanoprost”‚ “glaucoma/drug therapy*[MeSH]”‚ “meta-analysis[publication type]”‚ “comparative study[publication type]”‚ and “patient compliance[MeSH]” and more recent studies that
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April 10‚ 2011 “Dangers of Obesity” Obesity is a leading cause for hypertension‚ diabetes‚ and heart disease. There is a growing problem with obesity in America‚ which is leading to many health problems at a younger age. Hypertension‚ diabetes‚ and heart disease is more likely to occur to someone one with poor diet. Poor diet is the leading cause of obesity. According to Roland Strum’s article “The Effects Of Obesity‚ Smoking‚ And Drinking On Medical Problems And Costs” obesity has roughly the
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instrument used to measure blood pressure that consists of an inflatable rubber cuff that is applied to the arm to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure by increasing and gradually releasing the pressure in the cuff. 8. How is hypertension treated? Hypertension can be treated through blood pressure medication that lowers your blood pressure and through diuretics that help decrease extra fluid in your body. Lifestyle changes that can decrease blood pressure
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Syndrome – Visceral obesity is an indicator of the syndrome and an independent marker for CVD – Current and some potential future treatment options. METABOLIC SYNDROME CONCEPT (Not New) • 1923 - Kylin first to describe the clustering of hypertension‚ hyperglycemia‚ hyperuricemia • 1936 - Himsworth first reported Insulin insensitivity in diabetics • 1965 - Yalow and Berson developed insulin assay and correlated insulin levels & glucose lowering effects in resistant and non-resistant individuals
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Reflective Notes This case represented one of my first patient encounters‚ and I learned how important the interview is related to the process of an examination. The past medical‚ personal and family history can help clinicians process the pertinent information that builds a strong review of systems. For example‚ the patient disclosed that he had been in a motorcycle collision that was associated with alcohol fifteen years ago. He also disclosed that his father suffered from an alcohol addiction
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CS 2: 15 points K.R. is a 46-year-old man admitted to the emergency department with unremitting chest discomfort. The pain started while he was shoveling snow from his walkway. He had experienced chest discomfort with activity previously‚ but the pain had subsided with rest and he sought no medical help. This time the pain did not subside and became increasingly severe‚ radiating to his left arm and lower jaw. In the emergency department‚ an ECG and cardiac enzymes were obtained. The cardiac
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doctor’s recommendations. It is very important for Patient X to start a diet‚ quit smoking‚ and increase physical activity. This patient has a history of hypertension‚ for which he is already on medication. To reduce blood pressure‚ it is essential to follow a diet that is low on salt intake. One of the best diet plans for people with hypertension is DASH. “The DASH diet eating plan has been proven to lower blood pressure in studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health”. Also‚ every cigarette
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being diagnosed with hypertension. Nurses can utilize primary prevention of healthcare by promoting health and educating their patient on nutritional interventions and adequate exercise (Black & Hawks‚ 2009). Primary prevention of hypertension occurs when a blood pressure is within normal limits. Secondary prevention includes screening for hypertension and taking preventative measures in order to limit further complications (Current Nursing‚ 2012). Secondary prevention of hypertension occurs when your
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10:58 PM 5/20 http://www.symptomfind.com/health/preventing-kidney-stones/ http://www.medicinenet.com/polycystic_kidney_disease/page2.htm 10 Important Tips For Preventing Kidney Stones By MaryAnn DePietroΙ March 13‚ 2012 AA Kidney stones are hard‚ small masses‚ which can develop inside the kidneys. Risk factors include family history‚ dehydration‚ obesity‚ taking certain types of medications and eating a diet high in protein and salt. Stones can become very painful as they travel from the
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What are the major differences between gestational hypertension‚ preeclampsia and eclampsia? Pregnancy-induced hypertension is a rise in blood pressure‚ without proteinuria‚ during the second half of pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder‚ unique to pregnancy‚ that is usually associated with raised blood pressure and proteinuria. It rarely presents before 20 weeks’ gestation. Eclampsia is one or more convulsions in association with the syndrome of pre-eclampsia. (Duley‚ L. (2008)
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