CPD article: Felid lungworms: from complete strangers to major parasites

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Mariasole Colombo ◽  
Donato Traversa
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Parasitic Nematodes ◽  
Clinical Knowledge ◽  
Aelurostrongylus Abstrusus ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Capillaria Aerophila ◽  
Prevention Methods

The parasitic nematodes Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior and Capillaria aerophila affect the respiratory system of cats and are a primary cause of respiratory disease in cats in many countries. While they have been underestimated for a long time, in recent years academics and veterinarians have become more aware of their importance, and now felid lungworms are recognised as primary agents of respiratory disease. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment, and efficacious prevention methods are a priority in feline clinical practice. Recent data have unveiled many features of diseases caused by these nematodes, and this article reviews and discusses practical and clinical knowledge, as well as recent updates on clinical management of aelurostrongylosis, troglostrongylosis and capillariosis in cats.

Therapeutic role of vegetables in Respiratory Diseases – A critical review from Ayurvedic classics.

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Raghavendra Naik ◽  
Shweta Vekariya ◽  
R. N. Acharya ◽  
Sneha D. Borkar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
The Family

The concept of Pathya (wholesome diet) is an unique contribution of Ayurveda, which plays an important role in prevention and management of many diseases. “Shakavarga”, a category under dietetics in classical texts of Ayurveda enlisted different vegetables with their properties and indications in different disease conditions. These vegetables can be prescribed as Pathya (wholesome diet) in clinical practice. In the present review, plants described under Shakavarga, indicated as Pathya in different diseases related to Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory system) were compiled from 15 different Ayurvedic classical texts. Critical analysis of the compiled data reveals that out of 332 vegetables described under Shakavarga, 44 are indicated in respiratory disease like Shvasa (Dyspnoea/Asthma), Kasa (Cough), Peenasa (Chronic rhinitis) and Hikka (Hiccup). Among them, botanical identity of 42 classical plants has been established and maximum number of vegetables belongs to the family cucurbitaceae (10) followed by solanaceae (4). Some of these vegetables have been reported for their various pharmacological activities related to prevention and management of diseases related to Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory system). These vegetables are reported for their anti-inflammatory (16), antioxidant (14), anti-allergic (6) and antitussive (3) activities. The observed result may be helpful in use of vegetables as Pathya (wholesome diet) and planning further scientific studies about the efficacy of these plants on prevention as well as management of respiratory diseases.

scholarly journals Bovine colostrum: benefits for the human respiratory system and potential contributions for clinical management of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-162
Author(s):  
Alyne Batista da Silva Galdino ◽  
Adriano Henrique do Nascimento Rangel ◽  
Harpal Singh Buttar ◽  
Manuela Sales Lima Nascimento ◽  
Elaine Cristina Gavioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory System ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Bovine Colostrum ◽  
Human Respiratory System

Thermographic signs of certain diseases of the respiratory system (acute sinusitis, pneumonia) Thermography Atlas

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Dolgov ◽  
Mihail Volovik ◽  
Andrey Mahnovskiy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Temperature Gradients ◽  
Analysis Program ◽  
Present Issue ◽  
Paranasal Sinusitis ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Thermal Phenomenon

The present issue focuses on the practice of medical thermal imaging in patients with paranasal sinusitis and pneumonia. The description of thermograms is based on a quantitative analysis of temperature gradients and trends in temperature of different body regions (Projection «head front» for paranasal sinusitis, «breast front» and «back», in a defined layout formed in «cloud» thermograms analysis program "Tvision" of «Dignosis», Russia) with values of thermographic markers that demonstrated their differentiating capabilities when compared with reference methods. Thus, the thermographic conclusion is formed not simply by thermal phenomenon «hot-cold», but on the basis of numerical values of markers, which indicate hypothetical nosological diagnosis and significantly simplifies the algorithm for those physicians who use this method as an additional. The publication is intended for doctors of any speciality who, in their daily clinical practice, treat the patients with suspicions disease of respiratory system

scholarly journals The Defeat Depression Campaign

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Macaskill ◽  
Norman Macaskill ◽  
A. Nicol
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
The Impact

The Royal College of Psychiatrists launched a five year campaign in 1992 to better inform health practitioners and the public about depression. A questionnaire survey of Sheffield general practitoners (GPs) to assess the impact of the Defeat Depression Campaign on their knowledge and clinical management of depression was carried out in May 1994, half way through the campaign. Overall, 75% of GPs who responded indicated that the Defeat Depression Campaign had had little or no impact on their clinical practice. It would appear that at its mid-point the Defeat Depression Campaign failed to achieve its main goals in relation to educating GPs about depression and its management.

scholarly journals ISMAR-study presentation: in-hospital epidemiology and clinical management of respiratory and cardiac comorbidities in cardiac and respiratory disease units

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Tramarin ◽  
Mario Polverino ◽  
Maurizio Volterrani ◽  
Bruna Girardi ◽  
Claudio Chimini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Hospital Epidemiology ◽  
Discharge Data ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Current Guidelines

Background: Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are leading causes of morbidity and their co-occurrence has important implications in mortality and other outcomes. Even the most recent guidelines do not reliably address clinical, prognostic, and therapeutic concerns due to the overlap of respiratory and cardiac diseases. Study objectives and design: In order to evaluate in the reality of clinical practice the epidemiology and the reciprocal impact of cardio-pulmonary comorbidity on the clinical management, diagnostic workup and treatment, 1,500 cardiac and 1,500 respiratory inpatients, admitted in acute and rehabilitation units, will be enrolled in a multicenter, nationwide, prospective observational study. For this purpose, each center will enroll at least 50 consecutive patients. At discharge, data analysis will be aimed at the definition of cardiac and pulmonary inpatient comorbidity prevalence, demographic characteristics, length of hospital stay, and risk factors, taking into account also procedures, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, and follow up in patients with cardio-respiratory comorbidity. Conclusions: The purely observational design of the study aims to give new relevant information on the assessment and management of overlapping patients in real life clinical practice, and new insight for improvement and implementation of current guidelines on the management of individual diseases.

Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Clinical Approach ◽  
Fourth Edition ◽  
Clinical Nephrology ◽  
Additional Section ◽  
Expert Input ◽  
And Training

With expert input from additional section editors William G. Bennett, Jeremy R. Chapman, Adrian Covic, Marc E. De Broe, Vivekanand Jha, Neil Sheerin, Robert Unwin, and Adrian Woolf, the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology is a three-volume international textbook of nephrology with an unrivalled clinical approach backed up by science. It has been completely rewritten in 365 chapters for its fourth edition to bring it right up to date, make it easier to obtain rapid answers to questions, and to suit delivery in electronic formats as well as in print. This edition offers increased focus on the medical aspects of transplantation, HIV-associated renal disease, and infection and renal disease, alongside entirely new sections on genetic topics and clinical and physiological aspects of fluid/electrolyte and tubular disorders. The emphasis throughout is on marrying advances in scientific research with clinical management. The target audience is primarily the nephrologist in clinical practice and training as well as other healthcare professionals with an interest in renal disease.

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