PULMONARY OEDEMA FOLLOWING TOPICAL PHENYLEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION IN A CHILD ANAESTHETISED FOR CATARACT EXTRACTION. (28 Apr 2008) Ophthalmologists commonly use locally applied mydriatic drugs perioperatively. Topical phenylephrine solutions are widely used both for capillary decongestion and for papillary dilatation.1 Phenylephrine is predominantly an á-adrenoreceptor agonist and significant systemic absorption can occur after topical administration which can lead to adverse cardiovascular consequences including hypertensive crisis,2,3 tachycardia, reflex bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmias,3 myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest.4 We describe a case of acute pulmonary oedema following topical phenylephrine administration in a child anaesthetized for cataract extraction.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of the Rural People on Prehypertension Status in Lanxi County of Heilongjiang Province (23 Apr 2008) Background: To access the prevalence of prehypertension and associated risk factors in residents of rural Lanxi county in Heilongjiang province.
Methods: Through cluster sampling methods, a resident group of 5272 residents aged ¡Ý15 years old in Lanxi county was selected. A survey on blood pressure (BP) and associated risk factors was carried out. An overnight fasting blood specimen of residents aged ¡Ý35 years old was collected . Chi-square test, t-test and logistic regression analyses were then performed.
Results: The total prevalence of prehypertension was 36.34%. The prevalence of prehypertension was higher in males (39.50%) than females (33.41%) (x2=58.989, P<0.0001), prehypertension prevalence decreaded with increasing age in male, female, and combined groups. Multivariable logistic regression showed that being male (odd ratioo (OR)=1.733), having a family history of hypertension (OR=1.346), overweight (OR=1.332) and obesity (OR=1.537) and diabetes (OR=1.691) were risk factors for prehypertension. The risks for prehypertension in people aged ¡Ý45 years were increased, and the corresponding OR were 1.459£¬1.846£¬2.449£¬2.421£¬3.998, respectively. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol was shown as a protective factor (OR=0.794). Conclusion: The prevalence of prehypertension was very common in rural areas, and the prevalence was high in teenagers. Thus prehypertension prevention should be begun with teenagers. The risks for prehypertension increased for residents aged ¡Ý35 years. Frequent BP monitoring was needed as well as controlling of BP by non-drug methods.
I have the same problem as many women all around the world. (01 Apr 2008) I am getting older and I have the same problem as many women all around the world. I have gained so much weight! I need to lose at least 20 lbs to be in a normal shape.
First of all, I do not believe in the drugs. I am sure that all drugs have side effects. I used some diets. But it is well known that we can use the diet only for a period of time.
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The First Recored for the Free Stages of Strongyloides stercoralis in Sebha City, South Libya (13 Jul 2007) In this study samples of sewage and drinking waters were collected monthly from 6 municipalities across Sebha City namely EL-Mahedya, EL-Jadid, EL-Gorda, EL-Manshya, Hagara and EL-Karama regions, during the period from March 2006 to July in the same year and examined for parasitic infection. Aiming to identify the intestinal parasites which infect Sebha City inhibitors and investigate the possibility of pollution of drinking water with parasites. The results showed the clearance of drinking water from any parasitic infection in all sites in the period of study. Entamoeba histolytica and E. coli cysts were detected in sewage water in EL-Mahedya and Gorda regions in March and April. In the period from May to July the free stages of Strongyloides stercoralis parasite were identified for the first time in Sebha City from EL- Mahedya, EL-Manshya and EL- Jadid regions. The results was discussed in the text of this work. Recommendation are stated.
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