Lead Radioisotopes

Peritoneal Neoplasms

Peritoneal Diseases

Mark Dominik Alscher

Phrenicocolic ligament

IgG4-related disease

Cravens

Desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor

Bernie Banton Foundation

Peter Gowan

Hybridoma technology

Jack Marks (police officer)

Peritoneal inclusion cyst

Helen Berg

RSA Insurance Group

Purinergic signalling

Jo Andres

Peritoneal cavity

Bowel obstruction

Paul Rudolph (architect)

Borderline tumor

Home hemodialysis

Inguinal hernia

Hernia

Martin Barratt

Pancreatic cancer

Metformin

Glossary of diabetes

Baxter International

Peritoneal mesothelioma

Muromegalovirus

Homocitrulline

Bradshaw Lecture

Dialysis58

• Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a needle-free dialysis treatment option that best replicates your natural kidney function. (davita.com)
• Here are some facts about treating kidney disease with this type of home dialysis. (davita.com)
• Can Children Do Peritoneal Dialysis? (davita.com)
• Interested in learning more about peritoneal dialysis (PD)? (davita.com)
• Although peritoneal dialysis (PD) is becoming more widespread, PD among diabetic patients carries some concerns, such as worsened glycemic control due to constant exposure to glucose and operational errors due to diabetic complications. (springer.com)
• Comparison of long-term outcomes between peritoneal dialysis patients with diabetes as a primary renal disease or as a comorbid condition. (springer.com)
• The impact of diabetes mellitus on peritoneal dialysis: the Turkey Multicenter Clinic Study. (springer.com)
• Patient and technique survival of diabetics on peritoneal dialysis: one-center's experience and review of the literature. (springer.com)
• Wu B, Wang M, Zhao H. Survival rates in patients with diabetes on peritoneal dialysis in China. (springer.com)
• A risk analysis of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis. (springer.com)
• A comparison of peritonitis rates from the United States renal data system database: CAPD versus continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis patients. (springer.com)
• Reduced residual renal function is a risk of peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients. (springer.com)
• Dialysis modality choice in diabetic patients with end-stage kidney disease: a systematic review of the available evidence. (springer.com)
• Difference between treatment by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. (jci.org)
• Plasma cholesterol metabolism was investigated in normotriglyceridemic patients with end-stage renal disease treated by hemo- or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), and compared with that in a control group with normal renal function. (jci.org)
• In patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) suitable for peritoneal dialysis (PD), PD should ideally be planned and initiated electively (planned-start PD). (annals.edu.sg)
• Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established long-term dialysis modality for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). (annals.edu.sg)
• 2 Despite wide-spread promotion of planned-start dialysis for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, late presentation and emergent initiation of chronic dialytic therapy remains a worldwide reality, and haemodialysis by means of a central venous catheter (CVC) is the most utilised initial modality. (annals.edu.sg)
• Peritoneal dialysis (or PD as it was referred to) seemed to be the perfect way to allow her to remain active, and perhaps even more importantly, allow her to remain independent. (youandmemagazine.com)
• Peritoneal dialysis has emerged as an alternative mode of renal replacement therapy for end stage renal disease patients. (hilarispublisher.com)
• Peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a mode of renal replacement therapy (RRT) is gradually increasing in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). (hilarispublisher.com)
• The comorbid conditions like Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia and vascular calcification are responsible for progression of cardiac dysfunction in patients on peritoneal dialysis [ 4 ]. (hilarispublisher.com)
• All the patients who were known cases of ESRD and were on peritoneal dialysis were enrolled in the study with effect from November 2012 to October 2013. (hilarispublisher.com)
• Patients who were known cases of CKD on peritoneal dialysis only for minimum of one year duration. (hilarispublisher.com)
• Toyohara, T , Hayami, N & Ubara, Y 2011, ' Successful peritoneal dialysis after renal transcatheter arterial embolization in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease ', American Journal of Kidney Diseases , vol. 58, no. 5, pp. 860-861. (elsevierpure.com)
• Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is an alternative therapy for renal replacement in patients with kidney failure in developing countries such as Indonesia. (actamedindones.org)
• Changes in the worldwide epidemiology of peritoneal dialysis. (actamedindones.org)
• Witowski J, López-Cabrera M. Peritoneal dialysis and its local and systemic complications: From the bench to the clinic. (actamedindones.org)
• Canney M, Er L, Antonsen J, Copland M, Singh RS, Levin A. Maintaining the uptake of peritoneal dialysis during the covid-19 pandemic: a research letter. (actamedindones.org)
• Klomjit N, Kattah AG, Cheungpasitporn W. The cost-effectiveness of peritoneal dialysis is superior to hemodialysis: Updated evidence from a more precise model. (actamedindones.org)
• Peritoneal dialysis and mortality, kidney transplant, and transition to hemodialysis: trends from 1996-2015 in the United States. (actamedindones.org)
• Peritoneal dialysis in the United States: Lessons for the Future. (actamedindones.org)
• Peritoneal dialysis in Sichuan province of China-report from the Chinese National Renal Data System. (actamedindones.org)
• Prasad B, Jafari M, Shah S, McNaught C, Diebel L. Barriers to peritoneal dialysis in Saskatchewan Canada: results from a province-wide survey. (actamedindones.org)
• However, it is unclear whether serum bilirubin would have a prognostic impact on survival of patients with regular peritoneal dialysis. (tmu.edu.tw)
• Data from patients on regular peritoneal dialysis were retrieved. (tmu.edu.tw)
• CONCLUSIONS: Baseline serum total bilirubin level is significantly associated with 3-year mortality among patients receiving regular peritoneal dialysis. (tmu.edu.tw)
• However, it is unclear whether serum bilirubin would have a prognostic impact on survival of patients with regular peritoneal dialysis.METHODS AND RESULTS: We used the Taiwan Renal Registry Data System utilizing its 2005-2012 data set. (tmu.edu.tw)
• He is known for his work in the field of peritoneal dialysis, acute renal failures and medical expert systems. (wikipedia.org)
• Alscher has worked particularly in the field of peritoneal dialysis, systematically working on the clinical picture of encapsulating peritoneal dialysis. (wikipedia.org)
• There are 2 types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. (vetinfo.com)
• Kidney disease can develop into renal failure and chronic renal failure should be treated with dialysis. (vetinfo.com)
• The peritoneal dialysis employs a filtering membrane that is placed in the peritoneal area. (vetinfo.com)
• The PD is considered less efficient than the HD, but the PD is applied for a longer period of time, so the peritoneal dialysis may have similar effects as the hemodialysis. (vetinfo.com)
• In dogs with kidney disease the peritoneal dialysis is more commonly used. (vetinfo.com)
• In peritoneal dialysis , the inside lining of patient's own belly acts as a natural filter. (theinsightpartners.com)
• The hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market is segmented on the basis of type, product, end user, and geography. (theinsightpartners.com)
• The hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market report offers insights and in-depth analysis of the market, emphasizing parameters such as market size, trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics, as well as the analysis of the competitive landscape of the globally leading market players. (theinsightpartners.com)
• Furthermore, the report includes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market across all the regions. (theinsightpartners.com)
• The growth of the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market is attributed to the increase in the number of ESRD patients, rise in incidence of kidney failure and chronic renal dysfunction among population, and dearth of organ donors. (theinsightpartners.com)
• When treated with dialysis or kidney transplant, this kidney failure is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). (theinsightpartners.com)
• Thus, the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and end-stage renal disease, which leads to the condition of dialysis, is driving the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market. (theinsightpartners.com)
• Based on type, the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market is bifurcated into hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. (theinsightpartners.com)
• WHEREAS, the average annual cost in treating end-stage renal disease patients is lower for peritoneal dialysis compared to in-center hemodialysis. (naacp.org)
• Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen, called the peritoneal membrane, to filter your blood. (cdc.gov)
• There are several treatments for end stage kidney disease, including kidney transplants, peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. (cdc.gov)
• Preventing infections among patients receiving dialysis requires a comprehensive, equitable approach across the stages of kidney disease from prevention to care. (cdc.gov)
• Equitable access to health care can help us identify risks for kidney disease sooner and help people avoid dialysis altogether. (cdc.gov)

Carcinomatosis8

• Peritoneal carcinomatosis and peritoneal sarcomatosis is a potential complication of nearly all solid tumors and results in profoundly increased morbidity and mortality. (elsevierpure.com)
• Despite the ubiquity of peritoneal carcinomatosis/peritoneal sarcomatosis, there are no clinically relevant targeted therapies for either its treatment or prevention. (elsevierpure.com)
• To identify potential therapies, we developed in vitro models of peritoneal carcinomatosis/peritoneal sarcomatosis using tumor cell lines and patient-derived spheroids (PDS) that recapitulate anoikis resistance and spheroid proliferation across multiple cancer types. (elsevierpure.com)
• Implications: Development of BNIP3/BNIP3L-targeting agents or autophagy-targeting agents may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with peritoneal carcinomatosis and sarcomatosis. (elsevierpure.com)
• My boyfriend is suffering from Stage IV gastric cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis. (cancer.org)
• Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is one of the most common causes of "peritoneal carcinomatosis" and has an insidious growth pattern. (nih.gov)
• Conclusions: Minimally invasive CRS + HIPEC is a safe procedure for selected patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis in specialized centers. (unav.edu)
• BACKGROUND: Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is the preferred treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) of colorectal carcinoma. (lu.se)

Colorectal cancer1

• Colorectal cancer (CRC) with synchronous peritoneal metastases (SPM) is a challenging disease to treat with a relatively poor prognosis. (medicalxpress.com)

Cavity3

• The PD uses a sterile solution (the dialysate) that has glucose and this liquid is introduced through a tube in the peritoneal cavity. (vetinfo.com)
• The bloating from peritoneal cancer is usually caused by ascites which is fluid in the peritoneal cavity. (cancer.org)
• It occurs as an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity at advanced stages of the disease. (uni-marburg.de)

Ovarian6

• and renal, liver, pancreas, and ovarian ultrasound for cystic disease beginning at age ten years. (nih.gov)
• Family history of peritoneal, fallopian tube, or ovarian cancer. (sgh.com.sg)
• The 5 year disease-free survival (DFS) per tumor origin was: 94% for PMP-LG, 85% for PMP-HG, 100% for benign multicyst peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM), 37.4% for colonic origin, and 54%(at 3 years) for ovarian origin. (unav.edu)
• In November 2014, the FDA approved bevacizumab (Avastin) for platinum-resistant, recurrent, epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancers in patients who received no more than two prior chemotherapy regimens. (medscape.com)
• Primary peritoneal cancers, some of which have been implicated in many cases of carcinomas of unknown primary origin, include ovarian cancer arising in women several years after bilateral oophorectomy. (medscape.com)
• All patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal metastases from colorectal, ovarian, gastric and appendiceal primary tumors and peritoneal mesothelioma will be included. (who.int)

Strategies for peritoneal1

• Currently there are no proven preventive strategies for peritoneal based malignancies. (sgh.com.sg)

Presence of peritoneal1

• the presence of peritoneal based malignancies. (sgh.com.sg)

Patients with peritoneal2

• HIPEC is a potentially useful locoregional treatment combined with cytoreduction in patients with peritoneal colorectal metastases. (univr.it)
• However, patients with peritoneal typically live longer on average than patients with other forms of mesothelioma. (braytonlaw.com)

Metastases4

• Conversely, the PROPHYLOCHIP and the COLOPEC were designed to chair the role of HIPEC in patients at high risk of developing peritoneal metastases. (univr.it)
• Although all three trials demonstrated the relative ineffectiveness of HIPEC for treating or preventing peritoneal metastases, these results are not sufficient to abandon this technique. (univr.it)
• In addition to some criticisms relating to the design of the trials and their statistical value, the oxaliplatin-based HIPEC was found to be ineffective in preventing or treating peritoneal colorectal metastases, especially in patients already treated with systemic platinum-based chemotherapy. (univr.it)
• Patients undergoing second look procedures with no evidence of peritoneal metastases will be excluded. (who.int)

Ascites5

• In conclusion, ascites fluid macrophage subset distribution and phagocytic capacity is highly variable among patients with chronic liver disease. (jci.org)
• A and B ) Murine peritoneal macrophage-specific gene set enrichment with respect to the ascites fluid macrophage profile. (jci.org)
• In cases where a biopsy is not possible or if it is suspected that the fluid build-up (called ascites) that is characteristic of peritoneal based malignancies, is due to other causes, a doctor may remove fluid from the abdomen so that it can be examined under microscope to indicate which type of cancer is present. (sgh.com.sg)
• Primary peritoneal carcinoma usually manifests with abdominal distention and diffuse nonspecific abdominal pain secondary to ascites. (medscape.com)
• CT findings in patients with malignant peritoneal mesotheliomas range from peritoneum-based masses (a so-called "dry" appearance) to ascites, irregular or nodular peritoneal thickening, and an omental mass (a so-called "wet" appearance). (medscape.com)

Chronic8

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) are conditions in which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood properly. (theinsightpartners.com)
• Persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc. (hepb.org)
• A new study from Tulane University has identified a new treatment for a chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating. (medicalxpress.com)
• The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act was introduced to provide for more renal research. (rsnhope.org)
• There are different forms of chronic kidney disease and many receive different types of treatment for it. (cdc.gov)
• When your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood the way they should for more than 3 months , it's called chronic kidney disease or CKD. (cdc.gov)
• However, certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to chronic kidney disease, which is the gradual loss of kidney function where the kidneys can no longer clean the blood effectively. (cdc.gov)
• We need to encourage practices such as physical activity and healthy eating to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and help control blood pressure and blood sugar levels. (cdc.gov)

Renal disease patients2

• Left ventricular dysfunction increases cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in end stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis. (hilarispublisher.com)
• However the prevalence of left ventricular dysfunction in end stage renal disease patients is scarcely known. (hilarispublisher.com)

Malignancies7

• Peritoneal based malignancies refer to cancers that either originate from the peritoneum or have spread to involve the peritoneal lining. (sgh.com.sg)
• Peritoneal based Malignancies - How to prevent? (sgh.com.sg)
• Older age - Peritoneal based malignancies are often diagnosed in people aged 50 years and above. (sgh.com.sg)
• Gender - There is no gender predisposition to peritoneal based malignancies. (sgh.com.sg)
• An individual with peritoneal based malignancies should be assessed by a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to determine which modality of treatment is best suited for them. (sgh.com.sg)
• In the case of peritoneal based malignancies, not all patients are suitable for surgery. (sgh.com.sg)
• Thus, it falls into the differential diagnosis of other peritoneal malignancies including malignant mesothelioma. (nih.gov)

Cancers1

• Other described primary peritoneal cancers and tumors include malignant mesothelioma, benign papillary mesothelioma, desmoplastic small round cell tumors, peritoneal angiosarcoma, leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD), and peritoneal hemangiomatosis. (medscape.com)

Mortality1

• Clinical disease and mortality result from anemia caused by antierythrocytic factors produced by the parasite, high numbers of the large gametocytes blocking pulmonary capillaries, or parasites invading the endothelium of vessels in tissues (brain, heart, etc) where they form megaloschizonts that occlude vessels and result in multifocal necrosis. (merckvetmanual.com)

Cancer7

• Treatment protocols for primary peritoneal cancer are provided below. (medscape.com)
• Because of the disseminated nature of the disease, primary peritoneal cancer is treated with surgical debulking and chemotherapy. (medscape.com)
• Women with any stage of primary peritoneal cancer should be considered for a clinical trial. (medscape.com)
• Background Pancreatic cancer patients with positive peritoneal cytology (PPC) as a sole metastatic site are poorly characterized. (elsevierpure.com)
• For instance, peritoneal mesothelioma patients can seek treatment at the facility's Peritoneal Cancer Center. (mesothelioma.com)
• Does anyone have a solution to help in reducing the bloating feeling that I'm experiencing with Peritoneal Cancer? (cancer.org)
• The median peritoneal cancer index (PCI) was 3 (3-5). (unav.edu)

Tuberculosis4

• Although pulmonary disease is the most common manifestation of tuberculosis overall, extrapulmonary tuberculosis accounts for a significant and increasing proportion of cases in the United States ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
• Such delays in diagnosis are typical of peritoneal tuberculosis and are associated with increased death rates ( 8 ). (cdc.gov)
• When taking the medical history, it is important to find out about possible diseases in the family, including hereditary diseases, tuberculosis and diabetes. (sims.ie)
• Tuberculosis (TB) properly refers only to disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (for which humans are the main reservoir). (msdmanuals.com)

Fluid4

• A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue. (medlineplus.gov)
• Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the problem. (medlineplus.gov)
• The first symptom of kidney disease is often fluid buildup. (diabetes.org)
• Because of this, excess fluid and waste from blood remain in the body, which may cause other health problems such as heart disease and stroke. (theinsightpartners.com)

Benign1

• Papadakis, K & Tkacz, Z 2021, ' Parasitic omental endometrioma: an unexpected iatrogenic sequalae of morcellation in disseminating de novo benign peritoneal disease ', Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 167-168. (dundee.ac.uk)

Tumor1

• Primary peritoneal carcinoma is treated with tumor debulking followed by chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil, doxorubicin, or cisplatin. (medscape.com)

Pancreatic1

• Recently, we have encountered an undifferentiated pancreatic carcinoma presenting with peritoneal disease and exhibiting immunoreactivity to calretinin, mimicking mesothelioma. (nih.gov)

CAPD5

• We aimed to provide report on the characteristics and 5-year survival of CAPD therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in developing countries like Indonesia. (actamedindones.org)
• We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 674 patients with end-stage renal disease receiving CAPD therapy from the medical records of the CAPD Center RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar from August 2014 to July 2020. (actamedindones.org)
• Of 674 patients with end-stage renal disease who underwent CAPD, 63.2% survived up to 5 years, with general survival rates at 1, 3, and 5 years of 80%, 60%, and 52%, respectively. (actamedindones.org)
• Patients with end-stage renal disease who receive CAPD therapy have a favorable 5 years survival rate. (actamedindones.org)
• Patients with end-stage renal disease on CAPD therapy who have comorbid hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus have a lower survival rate than patients with comorbid hypertension alone. (actamedindones.org)

Diagnosis2

• Because the early signs are non-specific, it is important to consider the diagnosis early in any patient with known TB exposure, infection, or disease, including past TB, and in all persons with compatible symptoms from high TB-burden locations. (msdmanuals.com)
• Patients undergoing surgery at first diagnosis, after NACT and those undergoing surgery for recurrent disease will be included. (who.int)

Centers4

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36 million adults are suffering from CKD in the US. (theinsightpartners.com)
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains COVIS. (cdc.gov)

Tumors1

• Standard imaging tests, including ultrasonography and helical CT scans, are notably insensitive for the detection of peritoneal tumors. (medscape.com)

Diabetes mellitus2

• The 3-year survival rate for patients with end-stage renal disease and comorbid hypertension was 80%, while it was 10% for patients with comorbid hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus. (actamedindones.org)
• The hazard ratio for patients with end-stage renal disease who had comorbid hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus was 8.4 (95% CI = 6.36-11.21). (actamedindones.org)

Acute2

• Acute disease is seen more often in the young with high parasitemia and when black flies or biting midges are most abundant. (merckvetmanual.com)
• Her main research interests are bovine and equine inflammatory disease and acute phase proteins, the surgical stress response, joint disease and wound healing. (ku.dk)

ESRD3

• The cardiovascular disturbances which are accelerated in ESRD patients include arterial hypertension, congestive cardiac failure, coronary artery disease,rhythm disturbances, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH),dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), systolic and diastolic dysfunction, valvular and vascular calcification, valvular abnormality, pericarditis and pericardial effusion [ 3 ]. (hilarispublisher.com)
• When kidney disease is caught later during macroalbuminuria, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) usually follows. (diabetes.org)
• For instance, according to the United States Renal Data System (USRDS), nearly 786,000 people in the country are living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), also known as an end-stage renal disease (ESRD). (theinsightpartners.com)

Pathophysiology2

• Toth-Manikowski S, Atta MG. Diabetic kidney disease: pathophysiology and therapeutic targets. (actamedindones.org)
• The research is characterized by a 'bench-to-box' approach with much focus on understanding underlying pathophysiology in commonly occurring diseases in the large animal clinic, combining clinical and laboratory disciplines. (ku.dk)

Mesothelioma8

• At Brayton Purcell LLP, we staff seasoned and successful trial lawyers known for maximizing compensation on behalf of peritoneal mesothelioma victims. (braytonlaw.com)
• Contact a peritoneal mesothelioma to learn more. (braytonlaw.com)
• Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma, affecting the lining around the stomach or abdomen (peritoneum) made up of mesothelial cells caused by asbestos fibers. (braytonlaw.com)
• Our attorneys focus on obtaining expedited trial dates and on the complex legal aspects of peritoneal mesothelioma cases while victims and their family members deal with the personal matters and the comfort of their loved one who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. (braytonlaw.com)
• For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced peritoneal mesothelioma lawyer, please contact Brayton Purcell LLP today . (braytonlaw.com)
• At the clinic, doctors specialize in treating peritoneal mesothelioma and other forms of the disease. (mesothelioma.com)
• Mesothelioma patients should receive care from doctors that specialize in the disease . (mesothelioma.com)
• Multimodality therapy is currently the most commonly accepted therapeutic approach for peritoneal mesothelioma. (medscape.com)

Stage Kidney Disease4

• Global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease and disparities in kidney replacement therapy. (actamedindones.org)
• More than 800,000 people in the United States live with end-stage kidney disease. (cdc.gov)
• This can then progress to end-stage kidney disease. (cdc.gov)
• This increases their risk of developing end-stage kidney disease. (cdc.gov)

Symptoms5

• Other individuals have a multitude of the most severe symptoms of end-stage liver disease and a limited chance for survival. (medscape.com)
• Specific medical therapies may be applied to many liver diseases in an effort to diminish symptoms and to prevent or forestall the development of cirrhosis. (medscape.com)
• Decades after holding certain jobs in aluminum plants, steel mills, power plants, shipyards, or any other jobsite where asbestos was present, victims begin to suffer symptoms that often lead to tragic diagnoses of incurable diseases. (braytonlaw.com)
• The kidneys work hard to make up for the failing capillaries, so kidney disease produces no symptoms until almost all function is gone. (diabetes.org)
• Also, the symptoms of kidney disease are not specific. (diabetes.org)

Novo1

• Peritoneal neoplasia can originate de novo from the peritoneal tissues (primary) or invade or metastasize into the peritoneum from adjacent or remote organs (secondary). (medscape.com)

Sexually transmi1

• Have a sexually transmitted disease. (cdc.gov)

Lymph1

• Peritoneal infection represents seeding from abdominal lymph nodes or from salpingo-oophoritis. (msdmanuals.com)

Pelvic1

• Each year approximately 1 million women in the United States experience an episode of symptomatic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (*) (1,2). (cdc.gov)

Treatment5

• Treatment of peritoneal disorders depends on the cause. (medlineplus.gov)
• Single-agent treatment is the preferred approach for patients with platinum-resistant disease or for patients with intermediate platinum-sensitive disease with a short time to recurrence of 6-12 months. (medscape.com)
• THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the NAACP demands that the medical and health care industry provide equity in kidney disease treatment including increased education for African Americans focused on driving awareness of kidney disease risk factors, treatment and prevention strategies, and treatment options. (naacp.org)
• She'd be a great doctor, but she's more interested in doing research on disease and treatment. (rsnhope.org)
• Current prognostic tools use factors for risk stratification that inadequately identify patients at high risk of refractory disease or relapse before initial treatment. (bvsalud.org)

Survival1

• Conclusions Patients with PPC failed to display long-term disease-free survival, although overall survival was superior compared with those with gross metastasis. (elsevierpure.com)

Genetic4

• It is appropriate to evaluate the genetic status of apparently asymptomatic female relatives (even in the absence of oral, facial, and digital anomalies) to determine if they are at risk for renal disease. (nih.gov)
• Dr Shaikha Salim Al Arrayed is being honoured for her significant contribution to public health in Bahrain, in particular the control of genetic diseases. (who.int)
• This campaign had a significant impact on reducing the prevalence of genetic diseases in Bahrain. (who.int)
• The success of her campaign contributed importantly to the wider development of genetic disease control programmes throughout the Region. (who.int)

Treatments2

• When kidney disease is diagnosed early, during microalbuminuria, several treatments may keep kidney disease from getting worse. (diabetes.org)
• Important treatments for kidney disease are management of blood glucose and blood pressure. (diabetes.org)

Infection1

• Although the lungs are the initial site of infection, disease can spread to many organs. (msdmanuals.com)

Clinical3

• Infections with Leucocytozoon spp can occasionally cause clinical and rarely fatal disease in turkeys, ducks, and chickens. (merckvetmanual.com)
• Infections with Leucocytozoon spp are most often subclinical but can occasionally cause clinical and even fatal disease. (merckvetmanual.com)
• Her clinical interests lie broadly within equine and ruminant soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical diseases. (ku.dk)

Biopsy1

• 2. Only patients with biopsy proven PM will be included (pathological evaluation is not mandatory prior to CRS if imaging or exploration confirms the presence of disease). (who.int)

Surgical1

• Patients diagnosed early can be eligible for a surgical resection of the disease, adding, at times, years to the initial prognosis. (braytonlaw.com)

Membrane1

• The peritoneal membrane will be the filtering membrane. (vetinfo.com)

Hereditary diseases1

• After establishing a genetics clinic in Salmaniya Medical Complex in 1984, she spearheaded a decades-long campaign aimed at reducing the incidence of hereditary diseases in Bahrain and improving the management of patients with such diseases. (who.int)