This paper reviews the available evidence concerning the side effects of atypical antipsychotics, including weight gain, type II diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, QTc interval prolongation, myocarditis, sexual side effects, extrapyramidal side effects and cataract. Some rec­ ommendations about how to prevent and manage these side effects are also provided. It is concluded that atypical antipsy...

This paper takes as its starting point the assumption that the «Epidemiological Imagination» has a central role to play in the future development of policies and practice to improve population health and reduce health inequalities within and between states but suggests that by neglecting the contribution that qualitative research can make epidemiology is failing to deliver this potential. The p...

Context: Cadmium oxide nanoparticles (CdO NPs) are employed in optoelectronic devices and as a starting material for generating quantum dots as well as for medical imaging and targeting of pharmaceutical agents to disease sites. However, there are lack of data concerning shortand long-term effects of CdO NPs on the lungs. Objective: To determine the effects of inhaled CdO NPs at an occupational...

t sounds like a paradox, but there is only one real trend evident in today's global market, and that is continuous – and rapid – change. The market environment is uncertain; competitors are changing; new, disruptive technologies are emerging; and topping all this, customers are becoming more demanding. To be successful in such a dynamic market, globally operating companies must be able to suppl...

background and objective: asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. the disease is caused by a temporary blockage of airflow due to chronic inflammation of the airways . one of the conditions that often occur with asthma and exacerbate disease, is gastroesophageal reflux. the aim of this study is to evaluate the role of acid suppressing therapy in patients with refractory asthma. ...

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