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Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
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Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
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Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
<br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
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Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
<br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
<br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - April 11, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 15
Infectious null News Brief; FluWatch
Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
<br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Paget disease
<p><b>Paget disease:</b> A chronic bone disorder that typically results in enlarged, deformed bones due to excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that can cause bones to weaken and may result in bone pain, <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a>, deformities or fractures. The disease is named for the great English surgeon and pathologist, Sir James Paget (1814-1899).</p>
<p>Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. Men and women are affected equally. Because Paget's disease may be familial, after age 40, brothers, sisters and children of someone with Paget's disease may wish to have an alkaline phosphatase blood test every 2 or 3 years to screen for Paget's disease.
<p>Many people do not know they have Paget's disease because they have a mild case of the disease with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. The symptoms of Paget's disease can include:
<ul>
<li>Bone pain -- the most common symptom. Bone pain can occur in any bone affected by Paget's disease. It often localizes to areas adjacent to the joints.
<li>Headaches and hearing loss -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull.
<li>Pressure on nerves -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull or spine.
<li>Increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine -- may occur in advanced cases.
<li>Hip pain -- may occur when Paget's disease affects the pelvis or thighbone.
<li>Damage to cartilage of joints -- may lead to arthritis.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease may be diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
<ul>
<li>X-rays -- Pagetic bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays.
<li>Alkaline phosphatase test -- An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood can be suggestive of Paget's disease.
<li>Bone scan -- Useful in determining the extent and activity of the condition. If a bone scan suggests Paget's disease, the affected bone or bones should be x-rayed to confirm the diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<p>The outlook with Paget's disease is generally good, particularly if treatment is given before major changes have occurred in the affected bones. Paget's disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. In general, symptoms progress slowly, and the disease does not spread to normal bones. Treatment can control Paget's disease and lessen symptoms but is not a cure.
<P>Paget's disease may lead to other medical conditions, including:
<ul>
<li>Arthritis -- Long bones in the leg may bow, distorting alignment and increasing pressure on nearby joints. In addition, Pagetic bone may enlarge, causing joint surfaces to undergo excessive wear and tear. In these cases, pain may be due to a combination of Paget's disease and <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=432">osteoarthritis</a>.
<li>Hearing -- Loss of hearing in one or both ears may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull and the bone that surrounds the inner ear. Treating the Paget's disease may slow or stop hearing loss. Hearing aids may also help.
<li><A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9749">Heart disease
</A> -- In severe Paget's disease, the heart works harder to pump blood to affected bones. This usually does not result in heart failure except in some people who also have hardening of the arteries.
<li>Kidney stones -- Kidney stones are somewhat more common in patients with Paget's disease.
<li>Nervous system -- Pagetic bone can cause pressure on the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, and reduced blood flow to the brain and spinal cord.
<li>Sarcoma -- Rarely, Paget's disease is associated with the development of osteosarcoma, a malignant tumor of bone. When there is a sudden onset or worsening of pain, sarcoma should be considered.
<li>Teeth -- When Paget's disease affects the facial bones, the teeth may become loose. Disturbance in chewing may occur.
<li>Vision--Rarely, when the skull is involved, the nerves to the eye may be affected, causing some loss of vision.
</li>
</ul>
<p>Paget's disease is NOT associated specifically with <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=434">osteoporosis</a>. Although Paget's disease and osteoporosis can occur in one and the same person, they are completely different disorders. But, despite their marked differences, many treatments for Paget's disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis.
<p>The goal of drug treatment is to control Paget's disease activity for as long a period of time as possible. Treatment options include aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=790">calcitonin</a> (Calcimar, Miacalcin) and the bisphosphonates including etidronate (Didronel), <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=753">alendronate</a> (Fosamax), pamidronate
(Aredia), tiludronate (Skelid), and <A
href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12764">risedronate </A> (Actonel).
<p>There are generally three major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
<ul>
<li>Fractures -- Surgery may allow fractures to heal in better position.
<li>Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be considered.
<li>Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic
bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight-bearing joints, especially the knees.</li>
</ul>
<p>Complications resulting from enlargement of the skull or spine may injure the nervous system. However, most neurologic symptoms, even those that are moderately severe, can be treated with medication and do not require neurosurgery.
<P>In general, people with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium, adequate sunshine, and at least 400 units of vitamin D daily. This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates. Patients with a history of kidney stones should discuss calcium and vitamin D intake with their physician.
<p>Exercise is very important in maintaining skeletal health, avoiding weight gain, and maintaining joint mobility. Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physician before beginning.</p>
<br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
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Yersinia enterocolitica
<p><B>Yersinia enterocolitica:</b> A <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13954">bacterium</a> that causes an infectious disease called yersiniosis. Yersinia enterocolitica is a member of the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6057">Yersinia</a> family of bacteria.
<p>Common symptoms of yersiniosis in children (who most often contract the disease) are fever, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1908">abdominal pain</a>, and <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1900">diarrhea</A>, which is often bloody. Symptoms typically develop 4 to 7 days after exposure and may last 1 to 3 weeks or longer. In older children and adults, right-sided abdominal pain and fever may be the predominant symptoms and may be confused with <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=280">appendicitis</A>. In a small proportion of cases, complications such as skin <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1992">rash</A>, joint pains, or spread of bacteria to the bloodstream can occur.
<p>Yersiniosis is most often acquired by eating contaminated food, especially raw or undercooked pork products. The preparation of raw pork intestines (chitterlings) may be particularly risky. Infants can be infected if their caretakers handle raw chitterlings and then do not adequately clean their hands before handling the infant or the infant's toys, bottles, or pacifiers. Drinking contaminated unpasteurized milk or untreated water can also transmit the infection. Occasionally Y. enterocolitica infection occurs after contact with infected animals. On rare occasions, it can be transmitted as a result of the bacterium passing from the stools or soiled fingers of one person to the mouth of another person. This may happen when basic <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7324">hygiene</a> and handwashing habits are inadequate. Rarely, the organism is transmitted through contaminated blood during a <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5836">transfusion</a>.
<p>Yersiniosis is generally diagnosed by detecting the organism in the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5564">stool</a>. The organism can also be recovered from other sites, including the throat, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4213">lymph nodes</a>, joint fluid, urine, bile, and blood.
<p>Uncomplicated cases of diarrhea due to Y. enterocolitica usually resolve on their own without <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8121">antibiotic</a> treatment. However, in more severe or complicated infections, antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, doxycycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or fluoroquinolones may be useful.
<p>Most infections with Y. enterocolitica are uncomplicated and resolve completely. Occasionally, some persons develop joint pain, most commonly in the knees, ankles or wrists. These joint pains usually develop about 1 month after the initial episode of diarrhea and generally resolve after 1 to 6 months. A skin rash, called "<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3306">erythema</a> nodosum," may also appear on the legs and trunk; this is more common in women. In most cases, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1964">erythema nodosum</a> resolves spontaneously within a month.
<p>To prevent the infection:
<ol>
<li>Avoid eating raw or undercooked pork.
<li>Consume only pasteurized milk or milk products.
<li>Wash hands with soap and water before eating and preparing food, after contact with animals, and after handling raw meat.
<li>After handling raw chitterlings, clean hands and fingernails scrupulously with soap and water before touching infants or their toys, bottles, or pacifiers. Someone other than the foodhandler should care for children while chitterlings are being prepared.
<li>Prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen:
<ul>
<li>Use separate cutting boards for meat and other foods.
<li>Carefully clean all cutting boards, counter-tops, and utensils with soap and hot water after preparing raw meat.</ul>
<li>Dispose of animal <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3400">feces</a> in a sanitary manner.</ol><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) - Update
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) nil Update As nil April 1, 2008
Japanese encephalitis
<p><b>Japanese encephalitis:</b> A mosquito-borne <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11557">viral infection</a>, the leading cause of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16594">viral encephalitis</a> in Asia.
Japanese <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3231">encephalitis</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5997">virus</a> cannot be transmitted from person-to-person.
<p><u>Number of cases:</u> About 50,000 cases of Japanese encephalitis are reported annually from the People's Republic of China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and parts of Oceania.
<p><u>The virus:</u> The Japanese encephalitis virus is related to the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6000">viruses</a> of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10658">St. Louis encephalitis</a> and Murray Valley encephalitis and to the West Nile virus. <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12923">Infection</a> leads to overt encephalitis in only 1 of 20 to 1,000 cases.
<p><u>Symptoms:</u> The <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18956">incubation period</a> (the time from contract with the virus to when symptoms surface) is usually 5 to 15 days. Mild infections occur without apparent symptoms other than <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3425">fever</a> with <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11396">headache</a>. More severe infection is marked by quick onset, headache, high fever, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16929">neck</a> stiffness, stupor, disorientation, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2803">coma</a>, tremors, occasional convulsions (especially in infants) and spastic (but rarely flaccid) <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4765">paralysis</a>.
<p><u>Severe encephalitis:</u> Japanese encephalitis usually is severe, resulting in a fatal outcome in 25% of cases and <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5321">residual</a> neuropsychiatric problems in a further 30% of cases.
<p><u>Infection in <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11893">pregnancy</a>:</u> Limited <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10302">data</a> indicate that Japanese encephalitis acquired during the first or second trimesters of pregnancy causes <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4024">intrauterine</a> infection and <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4394">miscarriage</a> (<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=17774">spontaneous abortion</a>). Infections that occur during the third <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11446">trimester</a> of pregnancy have not been associated with adverse outcomes in newborns.
<p><u>The mosquito and <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19103">host</a> animals:</u> Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on domestic pigs and wild birds infected with the Japanese encephalitis virus. Infected mosquitoes then transmit the Japanese encephalitis virus to humans and animals. The Japanese encephalitis virus is amplified in the blood systems of domestic pigs and wild birds, chiefly Ardeid (wading) birds.
<p>Culex mosquitoes are the principal vectors. <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15037">Viral</a> infection rates in the mosquitoes range from less than 1% to 3%. These species are prolific in rural areas where their larvae breed in ground pools and especially in flooded rice fields. All elements of the transmission cycle are prevalent in rural areas of Asia, and human infections occur principally in this setting. Because vertebrate-amplifying hosts and agricultural activities may be situated within and at the periphery of cities, cases of Japanese encephalitis are occasionally reported from urban locations.
<p><u>Seasonality of the disease:</u> The Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted seasonally. In temperate regions, it is transmitted during the summer and early fall, approximately from May to September. In subtropical and tropical areas, seasonal patterns of viral transmission are correlated with the abundance of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5968">vector</a> mosquitoes and of vertebrate-amplifying hosts. These, in turn, fluctuate with rainfall, with the rainy season, and with migratory patterns of avian-amplifying hosts. In some tropical locations, however, irrigation associated with agricultural practices is a more important factor affecting vector abundance, and transmission may occur year-round.
<p><u>Common in children and the elderly:</u> Children less than 15 years of age are principally affected and there is nearly universal exposure to the virus by adulthood. In developed countries of Asia and in areas where children are protected by <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3909">immunization</a>, an increase in Japanese encephalitis occurs in the elderly, consistent with waning <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3908">immunity</a> with age.
<p><u>Risk for travelers:</u> Overall, the risk of acquiring Japanese encephalitis while traveling in Asia is extremely low. However, the risk for an individual traveler is highly variable and depends on factors such as the season, locations and duration of travel, and activities of the person. Travel during the transmission season and exposure in rural areas, especially for extended periods of time, are the principal factors contributing to risk. The extent and nature of outdoor activity, use of protective clothing, bed nets and repellents, and lodging in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms are additional factors that affect exposure. Residents of developed countries usually have no natural immunity to the Japanese encephalitis virus and travelers of all ages are equally susceptible to infection with the virus. The elderly may be more susceptible to developing neuroinvasive disease.
<p><u>Treatment:</u> There is no specific <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10897">therapy</a>. Intensive supportive therapy is indicated.
<p><u>Prevention:</u> Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for persons who plan to reside in areas where Japanese encephalitis is prevalent (endemic or epidemic) during a transmission season). The incidence of Japanese encephalitis in the location of intended residence, the conditions of housing, nature of activities, and the possibility of unexpected travel to high-risk areas are factors that should be considered in the decision to seek vaccination.
<p>Japanese encephalitis vaccine is NOT recommended for all travelers to Asia. In general, vaccine should be offered to persons spending a month or longer in endemic areas during the trans-mission season, especially if travel will include rural areas. Under specific circumstances, vaccine should be considered for persons spending <30 days in endemic areas, e.g., travelers to areas experiencing epidemic transmission and persons whose activities, such as extensive outdoor activities in rural areas, place them at high risk for exposure. In all instances, travelers should be advised to take personal precautions; e.g., to reduce exposure to mosquito bites.
<p>See also: <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38469">Flavivirus encephalitis</a>.</p>
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) - Update
Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) - 1, 2008
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - February 8, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 6
Infectious Diseases statement Brief: null Hepatitis B canker infection and immunization ground in new generation of injection medication users in Francisco null United States; No Link Between Mumps, Rubella effort Autism Spectrum Disorders - Great Britain; Cholera In Several In null Congo ; FluWatch - 27, 2008 February 2,
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) Supplement - Volume: 34S2 March 2008
Final Report Outcomes National Consensus Conference Vaccine-Preventable Diseases swank Canada
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) - Update
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) - As February nil
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending april 5, 2008
virus null Surveillance entity reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. week, nil laboratories report numbers of tests and positive for Influenza, nil Syncytial Virus, Parainfluenza, and Adenovirus to the Immunization Respiratory Division (IRID), Public wholeness Agency Canada.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System (CJD-SS) - Update
Disease Surveillance System null - Update As of February 1,
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - May, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 19
Infectious News Brief; FluWatch
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - February 8, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 6
Infectious Diseases saying Brief: null B virus infection and immunization status trig a new generation of medicament in San Francisco States; nay affiliate Measles, Rubella effort And Spectrum Disorders Great Cholera In sundry Cities stylish Katanga: ; FluWatch - nil 27, 2008 to February 2, 2008 (Week 5)
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - February 8, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 6
Infectious Diseases News Brief: virus infection immunization status in new injection drug users swank San Francisco - United States; No Link Shot And Disorders - sizable Britain; Cholera In divers Cities In Congo ; FluWatch - January null to null 2, (Week 5)
Mother's Day Message from Dr. David Butler-Jones and the Public Health Agency of Canada
Every second Sunday in we set aside time to moms for all their love nil nurturing, null efforts mean to a fit happy
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) Supplement - Volume: 34S2 March 2008
Final Report of Outcomes from nil subject unanimousness Conference for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending april 5, 2008
The Respiratory canker Detection Surveillance entity reports on respiratory in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report of tests and nil positive for Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and to the nil null Infections Division Public soundness department of Canada.
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - May, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 19
Infectious News FluWatch
Statement from the Minister of Health : Train in Foleyet, Ontario
OTTAWA null The Public Health organ of Canada haleness Canada have made aware of a train that has posh Ontario.
Mother's Day Message from Dr. David Butler-Jones and the Public Health Agency of Canada
Every helper modish we set aside stretch to thank moms for all romance and nurturing, and for their efforts mean to right and happy
Remarks for a talk by Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer at the University of Toronto
Remarks for a talk by Dr. Chief civic Health Officer null the University Toronto
Achlorhydria
<p><b>Achlorhydria:</b> A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5560">stomach</a> (in technical terms, so that the pH of the stomach contents fails to fall below 4.0 under maximal stimulation). Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.
<p>Achlorhydria can be due to many diverse causes including:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4847">Pernicious anemia</a> -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19102">autoimmune</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3551">gastritis</a>.
<li>Other autoimmune conditions -- such as <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5785">autoimmune thyroid disease</a>.
<li>Any cause of severe <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2728">chronic</a> gastritis -- H. pylori is the most common agent that may lead to destruction of parietal cells (the cells that make the hydrochloric acid) in the stomach, resulting in achlorhydria.
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11680">Mucolipidosis</a> type IV -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15358">autosomal</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5239">recessive</a> lysosomal storage disease.
</ul>
<p>The word "achlorhydria" comes from the Greek "a-" (without) + "chlorhydric" (acid) = without acid.
</p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Remarks for a talk by Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer at the University of Toronto
Remarks a negotiation Dr. David Chief national Health Officer the University of
Remarks for a talk by Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer at the University of Toronto
Remarks for a parley by Dr. Chief national Health Officer the University
Achlorhydria
<p><b>Achlorhydria:</b> A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5560">stomach</a> (in technical terms, so that the pH of the stomach contents fails to fall below 4.0 under maximal stimulation). Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.
<p>Achlorhydria can be due to many diverse causes including:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4847">Pernicious anemia</a> -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19102">autoimmune</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3551">gastritis</a>.
<li>Other autoimmune conditions -- such as <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5785">autoimmune thyroid disease</a>.
<li>Any cause of severe <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2728">chronic</a> gastritis -- H. pylori is the most common agent that may lead to destruction of parietal cells (the cells that make the hydrochloric acid) in the stomach, resulting in achlorhydria.
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11680">Mucolipidosis</a> type IV -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15358">autosomal</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5239">recessive</a> lysosomal storage disease.
</ul>
<p>The word "achlorhydria" comes from the Greek "a-" (without) + "chlorhydric" (acid) = without acid.
</p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Achlorhydria
<p><b>Achlorhydria:</b> A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5560">stomach</a> (in technical terms, so that the pH of the stomach contents fails to fall below 4.0 under maximal stimulation). Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.
<p>Achlorhydria can be due to many diverse causes including:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4847">Pernicious anemia</a> -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19102">autoimmune</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3551">gastritis</a>.
<li>Other autoimmune conditions -- such as <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5785">autoimmune thyroid disease</a>.
<li>Any cause of severe <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2728">chronic</a> gastritis -- H. pylori is the most common agent that may lead to destruction of parietal cells (the cells that make the hydrochloric acid) in the stomach, resulting in achlorhydria.
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11680">Mucolipidosis</a> type IV -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15358">autosomal</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5239">recessive</a> lysosomal storage disease.
</ul>
<p>The word "achlorhydria" comes from the Greek "a-" (without) + "chlorhydric" (acid) = without acid.
</p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Remarks for a talk by Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer at the University of Toronto
for a talk by Dr. David null master Public Health Officer the University of
Achlorhydria
<p><b>Achlorhydria:</b> A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5560">stomach</a> (in technical terms, so that the pH of the stomach contents fails to fall below 4.0 under maximal stimulation). Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.
<p>Achlorhydria can be due to many diverse causes including:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4847">Pernicious anemia</a> -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19102">autoimmune</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3551">gastritis</a>.
<li>Other autoimmune conditions -- such as <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5785">autoimmune thyroid disease</a>.
<li>Any cause of severe <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2728">chronic</a> gastritis -- H. pylori is the most common agent that may lead to destruction of parietal cells (the cells that make the hydrochloric acid) in the stomach, resulting in achlorhydria.
<li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11680">Mucolipidosis</a> type IV -- an <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15358">autosomal</a> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5239">recessive</a> lysosomal storage disease.
</ul>
<p>The word "achlorhydria" comes from the Greek "a-" (without) + "chlorhydric" (acid) = without acid.
</p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tuberculosis: Drug resistance in Canada-2007
of use pose a serious menace to TB prevention and control efforts.
Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) 2007 - Preliminary Results
nil Program for Antimicrobial renitence Surveillance 2007 - Preliminary Results
Rhabdomyosarcoma
<p><b>Rhabdomyosarcoma:</b> A malignant tumor that starts in muscle.
<p>Rhabdomyosarcoma is primarily a childhood tumor and occurs most often in children under 5 years of age. Over 60% of cases show up before age 10. On rare occasions, rhabdomyosarcoma affects adults.
<p>Rhabdomyosarcoma can begin anywhere there is muscle including (in order of frequency) the head and neck, arms and legs, genitourinary tract, and the trunk.
<p>Treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma may involve surgery, radiotherapy or <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7778">chemotherapy</a>. Usually two or three of these modalities of treatment are employed. For example, a surgeon may first try to remove as much tumor as possible. Then the patient may undergo several weeks of chemotherapy, possibly followed by <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7782">radiation therapy</a>, and then more chemotherapy.
<p>The prognosis (outcome) with rhabdomyosarcoma depends on the location of the <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13931">cancer</a>, how far it has spread, the type of rhabdomyosarcoma, how much can be surgically removed, and the type of treatment received.</p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending february 2, 2008.
nil Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System nil viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories bark numbers nil tests numbers positive for Influenza, Respiratory Virus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus to the Immunization and Division (IRID), civic Health Agency Canada.
Malaria in the Dominican Republic -Updated: February 6, 2008
Public healthiness Agency of Canada is null reports of nil in Dominican Republic
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) - January, 2008 - 34-01
modish issue: The rising challenge of Lyme in Canada; Absence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains in Ontario, Canada; ERRATUM conclusive pop and Recommendations National Notifiable going lot
Yellow Fever in Brazil - Updated: March 7, 2008
Public Health wing Canada monitoring an outbreak unmanly Fever in Brazil
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - March 7, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 10
Chronic hepatitis null in the Hispanic/Latino population: States; Deadly New Drug-Resistant Infection nil swank Minnesota: United nosocomial prolongation of intensive trouble unit stay risk factor analysis using multistate models: United States
Fact Sheet - Progress Achieved Since SARS
Mid-March marks five years coming the preparatory of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Canada. nil been significant progress swank public health the outbreak, particularly in the planning and emergency preparedness, infectious disease surveillance and and laboratory capacity.
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending february 2, 2008.
The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance whole reports on respiratory viruses in week, laboratories report of tests and nil positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus to the nil and Respiratory break (IRID), Public Health organ nil Canada.
Consultation on Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative (CHVI) Funding Programs (February 10-12, 2008)
conference on Canadian HIV Initiative (CHVI) Funding Programs (February null 2008)
Reported cases of notifiable STI from January 1 to December 31, 2006 and January 1 to December 31, 2007 and corresponding rates for January 1 to December 31, 2006 and 2007 (May 2008)
Reported cases of STI from January 1 null December nil nil and January 1 to December 31, 2007 and consistent rates null 1 to December 31, and 2007 (May
Malaria in the Dominican Republic -Updated: February 6, 2008
civic Health organ of Canada is monitoring reports of in
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) - January, 2008 - 34-01
In this The rising challenge of Lyme swank Canada; null prolyliminopeptidase-negative Neisseria nil strains in Ontario, trip - Final snap and Recommendations from the National Diseases Working Group
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending May 3, 2008
The Virus Detection Surveillance whole reports on viruses modish
Olfactory nerve
<p><b>Olfactory nerve:</b> A nerve that registers smells by carrying the impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain. Olfactory nerves continually regenerate -- through all of childhood and adulthood. The olfactory nerves are the only nerves in the human body known to possess this remarkable capacity for self-renewal.</p>
<p>The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve. The cranial nerves
emerge from or enter the skull (the cranium), as opposed to the
spinal nerves which emerge from the vertebral column. There are
twelve cranial nerves.</p>
<p>The word "olfactory" comes from the Latin "olfactare", to sniff at
and "olfacere", to smell. (What the olfactory nerves do is really nothing to sniff at.)</p> <br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending february 2, 2008.
The nil Virus Detection Surveillance System on respiratory null in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of null performed and numbers positive Influenza, Respiratory and the and Infections Division (IRID), Public haleness offshoot of Canada.
Malaria in the Dominican Republic -Updated: February 6, 2008
Public Health arm is reports of Malaria in the Republic
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) - January, 2008 - 34-01
In The ascent challenge of Lyme in Absence Neisseria strains in Ontario, ERRATUM - conclusive Report Recommendations from the National Notifiable Diseases alive Group
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - March 7, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 10
Chronic hepatitis C in the Hispanic/Latino population: United Deadly New null Emerges in Minnesota: United States; infections: protraction of intensive concern unit stay and risk detail dissection multistate null United States
Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) weekly - March 7, 2008 - Volume 1 - Issue 10
Chronic hepatitis C in the Hispanic/Latino United Deadly New Drug-Resistant Infection Emerges in Minnesota: United null nosocomial null prolongation of intensive care gang stay chance factor analysis using models: United States
Fact Sheet - Progress Achieved Since SARS
Mid-March five null following the initial the rash of hard probing Respiratory (SARS) trig has been significant betterment in civic health particularly in the of networks and and emergency preparedness, infectious disease surveillance and response, and laboratory capacity.
Consultation on Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative (CHVI) Funding Programs (February 10-12, 2008)
Consultation on Canadian HIV null Initiative Funding null (February 10-12, 2008)
Reported cases of notifiable STI from January 1 to December 31, 2006 and January 1 to December 31, 2007 and corresponding rates for January 1 to December 31, 2006 and 2007 (May 2008)
cases of notifiable 1 December 31, 2006 and January to December 31, and conformable rates January null to December 31, 2006 2007 (May
Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending May 3, 2008
Virus Detection Surveillance System reports viruses in Canada.
Olfactory nerve
<p><b>Olfactory nerve:</b> A nerve that registers smells by carrying the impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain. Olfactory nerves continually regenerate -- through all of childhood and adulthood. The olfactory nerves are the only nerves in the human body known to possess this remarkable capacity for self-renewal.</p>
<p>The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve. The cranial nerves
emerge from or enter the skull (the cranium), as opposed to the
spinal nerves which emerge from the vertebral column. There are
twelve cranial nerves.</p>
<p>The word "olfactory" comes from the Latin "olfactare", to sniff at
and "olfacere", to smell. (What the olfactory nerves do is really nothing to sniff at.)</p> <br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Goldenhar syndrome
<p><b>Goldenhar syndrome:</b> Congenital malformation of the jaw, cheek and ear associated with vertebral defects. There is deformity of the external ear and abnormal smallness of that half of the face. Coloboma (cleft) of the upper eyelid is frequent. The ear deformities range from tags in front of the ear, to atresia (closure) of the external auditory canal, abnormalities in the size and shape of the ear, and even anotia (lack of the ear). These features represent problems that occurred in the development of structures known as the first and second branchial archs during embryonic life. Most of the children with the disorder are of normal intelligence. Cosmetic surgery is needed. Other names for the condition include hemifacial microsomia, facio-auriculo-vertebral spectrum, facioauriculovertebral sequence, oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum, oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia, and the first and second branchial arch syndrome.</p>
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Monday, May 5, 2008
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
<p><b>Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome:</b> A condition caused by an abnormality in the electrical system of the heart which normally tells the heart muscle when to contract. In Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, there is an extra electrical connection inside the heart that acts as a short circuit, causing the heart to beat too rapidly and sometimes in an irregular manner. The syndrome can be lifethreatening although this is unusual.</p>
<p>WPW can be treated by destroying the short circuit using a technique termed radiofrequency catheter ablation in which wires are placed in different places in the heart until the short circuit is found and can be destroyed with radiowaves.</p>
<p>WPW involves preexcitation. Part of the venetricle receives premature electrical stimulation due to the presence of an accessory pathway (the short circuit) which is not subject to the normal delay at the atrioventricular node.
<p>Wolff-Parkinson-White is written with hyphens because the syndrome was not discovered by a Dr. Wolff Parkinson White but by three doctors: Louis Wolff, Sir John Parkinson, and Paul Dudley White.
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Addison anemia
<p><b>Addison <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2015">anemia</a>:</b> A blood
disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who
have this disorder do not produce the substance in the
stomach that allows the body to absorb vitamin B12. This
substance is called intrinsic factor (IF).</p>
<p>Addison anemia, better known today as <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1966">pernicious anemia</a> (PA), is
characterized by the presence in the blood
of large, immature, nucleated cells (megaloblasts) that are
forerunners of red blood cells. (Red blood cells, when
mature, have no nucleus). It is thus a type of
megaloblastic anemia.</p>
<p>Pernicious anemia (PA) was first described (although not by that
name) in 1855 by the English physician Thomas Addison. He called it
an invariably fatal "idiopathic anemia." The "idiopathic" was
a frank admission that the cause of this illness was wholly
unknown. The name "pernicious anemia" was coined in 1872 by
the German physician Anton Biermer whose description of the
disease was superior to that of Addison. The studies of
George H. Whipple on the effects of feeding liver in anemia
followed by those of George R. Minot and Wm. P. Murphy on
the effects of feeding liver specifically in pernicious
anemia (PA) led to the cure of PA and to their receiving
the Nobel Prize in 1934.</p>
<p> Nowadays PA is an unpernicious anemia. It is simply treated with
vitamin B12. The vitamin B12 has to be administered by injection
(parenterally) because people with PA do not have IF (or an effective
form of IF) and so cannot absorb vitamin B12 taken by mouth.</p>
<p>There is some evidence that PA may be genetic although its
mode of inheritance is poorly documented. There is a
congenital form of PA due to defect of IF that is clearly
inherited as an autosomal recessive trait with the affected
child having received two copies of the gene, one from each
parent. The IF gene itself has been localized to human
chromosome 11.</p>
<p>The word "pernicious" means highly injurious, destructive, or
deadly. "Pernicious" comes from the Latin root "nex" meaning "violent
death." Pernicious anemia was once quite deadly. Today it fortunately
is not.</p>
<p> PA has also been called addisonian anemia and Biermer's
anemia.</p>
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Friday, May 2, 2008
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Calcaneal spur
<p><b>Calcaneal spur:</b> A bony spur projecting from the back or
underside of the heel bone (the calcaneus) that often makes walking painful. A calcaneal spur is also called a heel spur.</p>
<p> Spurs at the back of the heel are associated with inflammation of
the Achilles tendon (Achilles tendinitis) and cause tenderness and
pain at the back of the heel that is made worse by pushing off the
ball
of the foot.</p>
<P>Spurs under the sole (plantar area) are associated with
inflammation of the plantar fascia (the "bowstring-like" tissue
stretching from the heel underneath the sole) and cause localized
tenderness and pain made worse by stepping down on the heel.</p>
<p> Not all <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=380">heel spurs</a> cause symptoms. Some are discovered on X-rays
taken for other purposes.</p>
<p> Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis can occur alone or be related to
underlying diseases which cause <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7776">arthritis</a> (inflammation of the
joints) such as Reiter's disease, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=274">ankylosing spondylitis</a>, and diffuse
idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.</p>
<p>Treatment is designed to decrease the inflammation and avoid
reinjury. Icing reduces pain and inflammation. Antiinflammatory
agents (such as <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=792">ibuprofen</a> or injections of cortisone) can help. Heel
lifts reduce stress on the Achilles tendon and relieve painful spurs
at the back of the heel. Donut-shaped shoe inserts take pressure off
plantar spurs. Infrequently surgery is done on chronically inflamed
spurs. </p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Quintan fever
<p><b>Quintan <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=361">fever</a>:</b> Quintan means recurring every 5
days, the characteristic duration of trench <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=361">fever</a>.
<p>Quintan or trench fever is a disease borne by body lice that
was first recognized in the trenches of World War I, when it is
estimated to have affected more than a million people in Russia and
on the fronts in Europe. Trench fever was again a major problem in
the military in World War II and is seen endemically in Mexico,
Africa, E. Europe, and elsewhere.
<p>Urban trench fever occurs among the homeless people and people
with alcoholism today. Outbreaks have been documented, for example,
in Seattle, Baltimore (among injection-drug users), Marseilles
(France) and Burundi.
<p>The cause of trench fever is Bartonella quintana (also called
Rochalimaea quintana), an unusual rickettsial organism that
multiplies in the gut of the body louse. Transmission of the
rickettsia to people can occur by rubbing infected louse feces into
abraded (scuffed) skin or into the conjunctivae (whites of the eyes).
<p>The disease is classically a 5-day fever. The onset of symptoms is
sudden with high fever, severe headache, back pain and leg pain and a
fleeting <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1992">rash</a>.
<p>Recovery takes a month or more. Relapses are common.
<p>It is now clear, that at least in its urban form among the
homeless, trench fever can be associated with nonspecific symptoms or
no symptoms (New England Journal of Medicine 340: 184-189, 1999).
<p>The organism (B. quintana) that causes trench fever also has been
found responsible for a disease called bacillary angiomatosis in
people infected with HIV and for infection of the heart and great
vessels (<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1949">endocarditis</a>) with bloodstream infection.
<p>Trench fever is also called Wolhynia fever, shin bone fever,
five-day fever, Meuse fever, His' disease, His-Werner
disease, Werner-His disease.</p><br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You
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