Pediatricians and parents became more aware of the possible consequences of sleep apnea after the American Academy of Pediatrics released their clinical practice guideline on “Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome” in 2002. Those consequences can include poor learning, behavioral problems, and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder….Read Full Post (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
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Transtympanic Electrocochleography for the Diagnosis of Mnire’s Disease
This paper evaluated the diagnostic power of electrocochleography (ECochG) in detecting Mnire’s disease (MD) as compared with two subjective assessment methods, including the clinical guidelines provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Committee on Hearing Equilibrium and the Gibson score. A retrospective study of 250 suspected MD cases was conducted. The agreement between the three assessment methods was found to be relatively high, with a total reliability being higher than 70%. Participants who tested “positive” with ECochG exhibited a higher occurrence rate of asymmetric hearing threshold as well as the four MD symptoms, namely, vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. The “positive” ECochG group …
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Muscle Pain Diagnosis and Treatment
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The companion volume to Muscle Pain: Understanding the Mechanisms, this text shifts the emphasis from concepts to practical advice. It facilitates the diagnosis and management of the often enigmatic symptoms of chronic muscle pain. ....read more
Low Back Pain Mechanism Diagnosis and Treatment
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Cox Low Back Pain Clinic, Fort Wayne, IN. Comprehensive text covering eight years of updated research in the care of low back pain. Discusses diagnostic tests, clinical and home treatment, depression, and fibromyalgia. Halftone illustrations. For chiropractitioners. Previous edition: c1985. DNLM: Low Back Pain. ....read more
Equine Back Pathology Diagnosis and Treatment
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An invaluable reference dedicated to the equine back, providing comprehensive coverage by international specialists. Equine Back Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment is the first book to explore conditions and problems of the horses back and pelvis, which are often difficult to diagnose and treat. The importance of the horse's back to their function and athletic ability cannot be underestimated. There has been considerable progress in recent years in understanding back problems in the horse, and this book brings together the most recent research.
The book is divided into sections covering:
* the normal anatomy and kinematics of the horse's back
* the approach to investigating suspected back pathology
* diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions
* back pathology in specific sporting disciplines
* complementary therapy and rehabilitation
This book is a vital tool for those engaged in improving the diagnosis and management of all horses with back problems. ....read more
The book is divided into sections covering:
* the normal anatomy and kinematics of the horse's back
* the approach to investigating suspected back pathology
* diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions
* back pathology in specific sporting disciplines
* complementary therapy and rehabilitation
This book is a vital tool for those engaged in improving the diagnosis and management of all horses with back problems. ....read more
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