Immunology Overview (continued) Cells of the Immune System Myeloid Cells Neutrophils Neutrophils are the first circulating phagocytic cells recruited to the site of infection and inflammation to ingest, kill, and digest pathogens. These cells are produced from myeloid stem cells in the bone marrow (Fig. 1-2). Neutrophils constitute the large
Acute Rheumatic Fever Background Rheumatic fever (RF) is a systemic illness that may occur following group A beta hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in children. Rheumatic fever and its most serious complication, rheumatic heart disease (RHD), are believed to result from an autoimmune response; however, the exact pathogenesis remains unclear. Studies
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF NON-STEROID AND OTHER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF STEROIDS The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely used classes of drugs for the management of acute and chronic pain in dentistry. Their therapeutic efficacy and toxicity are well-documented and provide evidence that NSAIDs generally provide
Aortal and mitral heart defects. Etiology. Clinical pattern. Diagnostics. Compliations. Principles of treatment. The acquired valvular heart disease (valvular heart defects, lat. – vitium cordis) is observed approximately in 0,5-1 % of the population, combining approximately 20-25 % of all heart diseases and occupy the third place among the most
Dental bridge dentures with different supporting elements. Clinical and laboratory stages of making dental bridges with different supporting elements. A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants. A bridge is used to span, or bridge, an edentulous area
Theme: Basal Ganglia. Internal Capsule. Syndromes of Lesion of Extrapyramidal system and Internal Capsule Cerebellum. The main anatomical and physiological dates. Examination of equilibrium, coordination of movements, asynergia, nystagmus, ability to write, to speek, muscular tonus. The syndromes of lesion of cerebellum hemispheres, tracts and vermix Sensation, sorts (subjective and
1. The chemical thermodynamics. 2. Kinetics of biological reaction. Influence of different factors on the chemic reaction rate. 3. Catalysis and catalysts. Influence of inorganic catalysts and enzymes on chemical reaction rate. Thermodynamics is a science that describes processes that involve changes in temperature, transformation of energy, and the relationships
Practice nursing care for Clients with Immune Function Excess (Allergy) The inflammatory and immune responses are normally beneficial. They not only protect the body against microorganism invasion and cancer development, but they also stimulate tissue growth and repair after injury. However, when inflammation or immune responses are prolonged, excessive,
Respiratory System: Disorders History Obtaining accurate information from the client is important in determining the type and severity of pulmonary problems. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA Age, gender, and race can affect the physical and diagnostic findings related to respiratory function. Many of the diagnostic studies relevant to respiratory disorders (e.g., pulmonary
HYGIENIC ESTIMATION OF DRINKING-WATER QUALITY AND METHODS OF ITS IMPROVEMENT. Water is vital to humans. It is needed for food preparation, drinking, washing, and irrigation. In addition, massive quantities are used daily in industrial processes. Yet, it is a limited resource that must be collected and distributed with increasing
