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Review: Taurine: A “very essential” amino acid
Review: Taurine: A “very essential” amino acid
Taurine is an organic osmolyte involved in cell volume regulation, and provides a substrate for the formation of bile salts. It plays a role in the modulation of intracellular free calcium concentration, and although it is one of the few amino acids not ...
·ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Review: Taurine: A “very essential” amino acid
Office of Dietary Supplements - Zinc
Office of Dietary Supplements - Zinc
use of zinc lozenges at doses of over 75 mg/day reduced the duration of the common cold
use of zinc lozenges at doses of over 75 mg/day reduced the duration of the common cold
zinc supplementation reduced mortality rates from severe pneumonia
higher zinc intakes and a lower risk of AMD.
·ods.od.nih.gov·
Office of Dietary Supplements - Zinc
Sinuvertebral nerve | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Sinuvertebral nerve | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
The sinuvertebral nerve, also known as the recurrent meningeal nerve, or the recurrent nerve of Luschka, is a branch of the primary ventral ramus and grey ramus communicans in the intervertebral foramen. It enters the spinal canal and supplies th...
interlaminar
·radiopaedia.org·
Sinuvertebral nerve | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
The systemic use of procaine in the treatment of the elderly: a review - PubMed
The systemic use of procaine in the treatment of the elderly: a review - PubMed
This article is a review and evaluation of the world literature on the systemic use of procaine in the treatment of the aging process and the common chronic diseases of later life. Included are data from 285 articles and books, describing treatment in more than 100,000 patients in the past 25 years. …
possible antidepressant effect,
·pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
The systemic use of procaine in the treatment of the elderly: a review - PubMed
Neovascular Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Neovascular Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
If you're concerned about neovascular glaucoma, find out everything you need to know about this serious eye condition.
Secondary glaucoma is characterized by elevated intraocular pressure caused by an underlying medical condition. Neovascular glaucoma is classified as secondary because an underlying medical condition causes elevated intraocular pressure.
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) triggers the body to create new, less effective blood vessels
blind spots in peripheral vision (side vision)
·visioncenter.org·
Neovascular Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: What to Know to Avoid Vision Loss
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: What to Know to Avoid Vision Loss
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a late-stage complication of diabetes-related eye disease. How to prevent progression to avoid vision loss.
Anti-VEGF injections block the effects of vascular endothelial growth factor, a protein that spurs the growth of new blood vessels. This may even help to shrink some of the new blood vessels that have already developed.
High blood sugar can also contribute to the formation of a cataract
Neovascular glaucoma can also develop. This can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.
·verywellhealth.com·
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: What to Know to Avoid Vision Loss
Laser coagulation - Wikipedia
Laser coagulation - Wikipedia
diabetic retinopathy; it is no longer used in age-related macular degeneration in favor of anti-VEGF drugs.
·en.wikipedia.org·
Laser coagulation - Wikipedia
Macular degeneration - Wikipedia
Macular degeneration - Wikipedia
wet form AMD, blood vessels grow under the macula, causing blood and fluid to leak into the retina.
Exercising
In the wet form, anti-VEGF medication injected into the eye or, less commonly, laser coagulation or photodynamic therapy may slow worsening
·en.wikipedia.org·
Macular degeneration - Wikipedia
Nyctalopia - Wikipedia
Nyctalopia - Wikipedia
cause a reduction in best night-time acuity due to the impairment of contrast sensitivity function
·en.wikipedia.org·
Nyctalopia - Wikipedia
Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome - EyeWiki
Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome - EyeWiki
Pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS) and pigmentary glaucoma (PG) represent a spectrum of the same disease characterized by excessive pigment liberation throughout the anterior segment of the eye. The classic triad consists of dense trabecular meshwork pigmentation, mid-peripheral iris transillumination defects, and pigment deposition on the posterior surface of the central cornea. Pigment accumulation in the trabecular meshwork reduces aqueous outflow facility and may result in elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP), as seen in pigment dispersion syndrome, or in optic nerve damage associated with visual field loss, as seen in pigmentary glaucoma. Pigmentary glaucoma and PDS occur when pigment is released from the iris pigment epithelium due to rubbing of the posterior iris against the anterior lens zonules. The disease is more prevalent in males, and typically presents in the 3rd-4th decade of life.
significantly flatter corneas
more affected eye was noted to have more iris-lens contact than the less affected eye
greater iris concavity, more posterior iris insertion) were also more common in patients with PDS or PG.
collapse of trabecular sheets, free pigment granules and cellular debris clogging the intertrabecular spaces, and macrophages and degenerated trabecular endothelial cells filled with pigment.
Diagnosis
Visual symptoms are unusual except in patients with visual field loss.
intermittent IOP elevation
brought about by exercise or dark exposure
roughly 1/3 of patients demonstrated extensive anterior chamber pigment
pigment reversal sign,” where the trabecular meshwork is found to be darker in the superior quadrant when compared with the inferior quadrant.
·eyewiki.org·
Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome - EyeWiki
Overactive Bladder Syndrome: Evaluation and Management
Overactive Bladder Syndrome: Evaluation and Management
Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a chronic medical condition which has a major influence on the quality of life in a significant amount of the population. OAB affects performance of daily activities and has an estimated prevalence of 16.5%. Many sufferers ...
agents
agents with reduced blood-brain barrier penetrance (such as trospium and darifenacin) may prevent the co-vagolytic influence on the cardiovascular system that may lead to alternations in heart rate and blood pressure
·ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Overactive Bladder Syndrome: Evaluation and Management
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Trospium Chloride Tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Trospium Chloride Tablets. Trospium Chloride Tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Trospium Chloride Tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Trospium Chloride Tablets. Trospium Chloride Tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
creatinine clearance ranging from 30 to 80 mL/min
moderate and severe hepatic impairment.
increase in heart rate that correlates with increasing plasma concentrations.
500 mg metformin immediate release tablets twice daily reduced the steady-state systemic exposure of trospium by approximately 29% for mean
have an eye problem called "uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma"
·dailymed.nlm.nih.gov·
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Trospium Chloride Tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Trospium Chloride Tablets. Trospium Chloride Tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Trospium Chloride Tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Trospium Chloride Tablets. Trospium Chloride Tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Trospium Chloride Tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Trospium Chloride Tablets. Trospium Chloride Tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
·dailymed.nlm.nih.gov·
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Trospium Chloride Tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Trospium Chloride Tablets. Trospium Chloride Tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
New once‐daily formulation for trospium in overactive bladder
New once‐daily formulation for trospium in overactive bladder
Aims: We examined the relative efficacy and safety of trospium 20 mg bid and 60 mg extended release formulations and position this drug against other antimuscarinic agents. Methods: Data were ident...
·onlinelibrary.wiley.com·
New once‐daily formulation for trospium in overactive bladder
Anticholinergic Medications
Anticholinergic Medications
Clinical characteristics of anticholinergic toxicity include anhidrosis, anhidrotic hyperthermia, vasodilation-induced flushing, mydriasis, urinary retention, and neurological symptoms, including delirium, agitation, and hallucinations. The memory aid “red as a beet, dry as a bone, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, hot as a hare, full as a flask’ often serves as means of remembering the common symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity
prostate hypertrophy
Clinical characteristics of anticholinergic toxicity include anhidrosis, anhidrotic hyperthermia, vasodilation-induced flushing, mydriasis, urinary retention, and neurological symptoms, including delirium, agitation, and hallucinations. The memory aid “red as a beet, dry as a bone, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, hot as a hare, full as a flask’ often serves as means of remembering the common symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity
·ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Anticholinergic Medications
Ocular Side Effects of Oxybutynin and Other Oral Anticholinergics Used In the Management of Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Review ~borgman2.pdf
Ocular Side Effects of Oxybutynin and Other Oral Anticholinergics Used In the Management of Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Review ~borgman2.pdf
proven ocular side effects from oral ingestion of these anticholinergics, the prescribing physician should be notified by the managing eye care provider.. patients with decreased hepatic and/or renal function may be at higher risk of overdose or of experiencing side effects than patients with normal hepatic and/or renal function.7 Interestingly, co-administration of medications that can inhibit the P-450 enzymes in the liver responsible for metabolizing a variety of substances and medications can lead to a build-up of toxic by-products of anticholinergic OBS medications.7 Specifically, medications like buproprion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, terbinafine, quinidine, cimetidine, ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, verapamil, cyclosporine, erythro- mycin, clarithromycin, and fluconazole, and even grapefruit juice, can lead to a faster build- up of toxic levels of OBS anticholinergics.7
·ovpjournal.org·
Ocular Side Effects of Oxybutynin and Other Oral Anticholinergics Used In the Management of Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Review ~borgman2.pdf
Intermountain Healthcare - Intermountain | Omada
Intermountain Healthcare - Intermountain | Omada
Omada is a 16-week online program that fits seamlessly into your life, so you can lose weight and lower your risk of disease without taking time away from the things you love.
·go.omadahealth.com·
Intermountain Healthcare - Intermountain | Omada
Uses of Castor Oil for Cats – A Full Guide - Cat Attitudes
Uses of Castor Oil for Cats – A Full Guide - Cat Attitudes
Groom your cat to perfection with our castor oil, a natural grooming product that will leave your kitty's coat looking healthy and soft! Learn the benefits and risks of castor oil for your cat.
·catattitudes.com·
Uses of Castor Oil for Cats – A Full Guide - Cat Attitudes
DMSO: Safety, Handling, & Recipes - Organicbiomama
DMSO: Safety, Handling, & Recipes - Organicbiomama
DMSO is an abbreviation for Dimethyl Sulfoxide and it is a 100% natural substance. When applied to the skin DMSO penetrates deep into tissues and will carry
·organicbiomama.com·
DMSO: Safety, Handling, & Recipes - Organicbiomama
The Health Benefits of DMSO: What You Need to Know
The Health Benefits of DMSO: What You Need to Know
Discover the therapeutic potential of DMSO for various conditions from wound healing to stroke treatment. Learn how this versatile compound can benefit your health.
·earthclinic.com·
The Health Benefits of DMSO: What You Need to Know