There is a lack of awareness and many myths related to uric acid and joint problems. This article is to increase the awareness regarding this topic in general public and among doctors. What joint problems can uric acid cause? The only joint problem related to high blood uric acid level is “Gout” Symptoms of Gout are episodes of severe pain‚ redness and swelling at the base of the great toe (Image). It can involve different joints in the foot and occasionally ankles and knees. The episode starts
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What nondrug therapies should clinicians recommend? Lifestyle and dietary modifications are effective for specific types of CKD. Clinicians should advise all patients with CKD to quit smoking; exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week; limit alcohol intake (1 drink/day for women‚ 2 drinks/day for men); maintain body mass index within the normal range (18.5– 24.9 kg/m2); and eat a diet high in fruit‚ vegetables‚ and whole grains (34–35). The DASH diet is recommended for patients with a GFR >60
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Turmeric (Yu Jin) Curcuma longa (C. domestica) In This information about turmeric and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems. It provides protection against cigarette smoke condensation‚ is used as an anti-cancer agent and to protect the cell’s DNA. | * Botanical classification of turmeric * Description of turmeric * Parts used * Properties of turmeric * Internal use * External use * Use of essential oil * Safety precautions
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Answers to Study Guide Worksheets and Integrated Case Studies 1 Answers to Study Guide Worksheets and Integrated Case Studies CHAPTER 1—PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS IN LPN PRACTICE Part I: Subjective and Objective Information Part II: Components of the Nursing Process Copyright © 2013‚ 2010‚ 2006‚ 2003‚ 2000‚ 1995‚ 1991 by Mosby‚ an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 1 2 Answers to Study Guide Worksheets and Integrated Case Studies Part III: Nursing Drug History Part III: The Process of
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Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Erin D. Michos and Roger S. Blumenthal Circulation. 2007;115:827-828 doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.686238 Circulation is published by the American Heart Association‚ 7272 Greenville Avenue‚ Dallas‚ TX 75231 Copyright © 2007 American Heart Association‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Print ISSN: 0009-7322. Online ISSN: 1524-4539 The online version of this article‚ along with updated information and services‚ is located on the World Wide
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Deep Vein Thrombosis - A Patients Guide What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A DVT is a blood clot that has developed in one or more of the deep veins in the leg. The vein may be partially or completely blocked and this may cause pain‚ swelling‚ and redness in the affected limb. Why might DVT occur? Sometimes a reason cannot be found‚ but the following have been identified as potential risk factors for developing a DVT: Previous thrombosis or family history Pregnancy Recent surgery/Trauma
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Mango (Mangifera indica) leaves extract and Coconut Oil as an Antibacterial Ointment A Science Investigatory Project of Kristifany C. Mamba Bansud National High School-Regional Science High School for Region IV – MIMAROPA Pag-asa‚ Bansud‚ Oriental Mindoro Abstract The purpose of this study is to produce an antibacterial ointment out of Mango leaves extract and coconut oil. Young mango leaves were gathered and was chopped into small pieces. 50 mL of coconut oil was put in a frying pan. Then‚
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Related Literature LAGUNDI or VITEX NEGUNDO Lagundi or Vitex negundo is a large shrub native to the Philippines that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Research conducted by the Philippine Department of Health has suggested that the plant has a number of practical uses‚ and its use is actively promoted by the government as a result. Outside of the Philippines‚ preparations of lagundi are sometimes available at stores which supply herbal medicines‚ or through practitioners
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References: Allison MC‚ Howatson AG‚ Torrance CJ‚ Lee FD‚ Russell R.I.G.N. Engl (1992). Gastrointestinal damage associated with the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. J.Med.‚ 327: 749-754 Amit RT‚ Dipti KD‚ Naresh RR‚ Viresh HS (2008). Synthesis and biological evaluation of some new pyrimidinesvia a novel chalcone series. J. ARKIVOC‚ 6: 131-141. Arockia BM‚ Shakya N‚ Prathipati P‚ Kaskhedikar SG‚ Saxena
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. Update Article NSAIDs and Kidney P Ejaz‚ K Bhojani‚ VR Joshi* Abstract NSAIDs are commonly used drugs. Even with the advent of selective COX-2 inhibitors‚ nephrotoxicity still remains a concern. The adverse effects of NSAIDs are mediated via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis from arachidonic acid by non-specific blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase leading to vasoconstriction and reversible mild renal impairment in volume contracted states. When unopposed‚ this may lead to acute tubular
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