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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prognosis

Although there is no cure for OSA, the prognosis for patients is very good if properly treated and managed.

2 Mar 2010

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleeping disorder whereby breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

2 Mar 2010

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by an obstruction of the airways and leads to characteristic signs of disturbed breathing and pauses during sleep. There are various different types of sleep apneas but obstructive sleep apnea is the most common.

2 Mar 2010

Endometriosis Prognosis

Several factors require consideration when deciding on the appropriate treatment approach for women affected by endometriosis.

1 Mar 2010

Endometriosis Treatments

There is no cure for endometriosis. In most patients, the condition resolves with menopause, as the hormone (estrogen) that influences the growth of endometrial tissue declines and the tissue begins to shrink and ultimately resolve. During the reproductive years, the aim of treatment is to provide relief from symptoms such as pain and heavy bleeding and to correct or treat infertility.

1 Mar 2010

Endometriosis Causes

The exact cause of endometriosis is not known. However, many theories exist as to how the condition occurs. Endometriosis describes a condition in which pieces of the womb lining (the endometrium) are found lying outside of the womb, usually in areas such as on the ovaries, the pelvis and towards the top of the vagina, although they may also occur in the fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel and rectum.

1 Mar 2010

Endometriosis Diagnosis

Endometriosis is usually diagnosed based on symptoms of the condition. However, not all women suffer from a similar combination or intensity of symptoms. In some women, there may be no underlying symptoms and diagnosis may be made during a fertility assessment, for example. Infertility is one of the major complications of endometriosis.

1 Mar 2010

Endometriosis Pathology

Endometriosis describes a condition where pieces of womb lining tissue or endometrium are deposited outside the womb, in the pelvis or abdomen, for example. The endometrial tissue may occur on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, peritoneum, gut, rectum or vagina.

1 Mar 2010

Endometriosis Symptoms

Symptoms of endometriosis vary between individuals. While some women may experience few or no symptoms, they may be severe in other women and significantly impact on the activities of day-to-day living.

1 Mar 2010

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis describes a condition where deposits of womb lining or endometrium are found lying in areas of the body outside of the womb.

1 Mar 2010

Organ-Specific Edema

Edema occurs in particular organs and tissues as a result of specific mechanisms. Some examples are described below.

1 Mar 2010

Generalized Edema

Generalized edema refers to fluid accumulation that affects the whole body rather than particular organs or body areas.

1 Mar 2010

Edema Mechanism

The fluid levels in the body are tightly regulated through homeostatic mechanisms involving the kidneys and other parts of the body.

1 Mar 2010

What is Edema?

The term edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the body. This fluid retention is also referred to as dropsy or hydropsy.

1 Mar 2010

Rheumatology Treatments

A multidisciplinary team approach (i.e. including different healthcare professions such as specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists) is often used in the management of patients with diverse rheumatologic disorders. The patient can also be an active member of the team, in order to address and manage all aspects of care.

1 Mar 2010

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Rheumatology is a specialty dedicated to the study of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, which account for approximately 10% of primary care office visits. The diagnostic approach usually includes a complete medical history, physical examination with the use of classification criteria and, if indicated, laboratory tests and imaging studies.

1 Mar 2010

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology is a broad discipline that covers the non-surgical management of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system. A myriad of different pathophysiological processes (such as abnormalities in biochemical pathways, degeneration, trauma, autoimmunity and inflammation) underpin the diseases of this system.

1 Mar 2010