Filter by
Infertility: A Review on Causes, Treatment and Management
For healthy young couples, the likelihood of getting pregnancy varies. In 2010, an estimated 48.5 million couples worldwide were infertile [1]. This paper provides a review on infertility causes, investigations, treatment modalities and role of nurse midwife in dealing with infertile couples. Infertility (a state of subfertility) can be manifested either as the inability to become pregnant, ina…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Infertility in the light of new scientifi reports – focus on male factor
Epidemiological data indicate that infertility is a problem of global proportions, affecting one- fifth of couples trying to conceive worldwide (60–80 mln). According to the trends observed, the problem is predicted to increase by another two million cases annually. In Poland, infertility-related issues are found in about 19% of couples, including 4% with infertility and 15% with limited fert…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Causes of infertility in women at reproductive age
Infertility is a global health issue affecting approximately 8-10% of couples. It is a multidimensional problem with social, economic and cultural implications, which can take threatening proportions in countries with strong demographic problems, such as Greece. Lately, an increasing number of couples with infertility problems choose the artificial insemination.
- Edition
- Health Science Journal 2009;3(2):80-87
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Fertility and infertility: Definition and epidemiology
Infertility is a disease characterized by the failure to establish a clinical pregnancy after 12 months of regular and unprotected sexual intercourse. It is estimated to affect between 8 and 12% of reproductive-aged couples worldwide. Males are found to be solely responsible for 20 –30% of infertility cases but contribute to 50% of cases overall.
- Edition
- Clinical Biochemistry 2018
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Treatment of severe lupus nephritis the new horizon
Lupus nephritis is a common and severe manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus, and an important cause of both acute kidney injury and end-stage renal disease. Despite its aggressive course, lupus nephritis is amenable to treatment in the majority of patients. The paradigm of immunosuppressive treatment for lupus nephritis has evolved over the past few decades from corticosteroids alone t…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
SERPINA1 Gene Variants in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is one of the most common genetic disorders in Caucasian population. There is a link between granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and most frequent variants of SERPINA1 gene encoding severe alpha-1 antitripsin deficiency
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
SERPINA1 mRNA as a Treatment for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a genetic disorder that produces inactive/defective AAT due tomutations in the SERPINA1 gene encoding AAT. This disease is associated with decreased activity of AAT in the lungs and deposition of excessive defective AAT protein in the liver. Currently there is no specific treatment for liver disease associated with AAT deficiency. AAT lung disease is o…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Chronic Cough and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children: CHEST Guideline and E…
Whether gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or GER disease (GERD) causes chronic cough in children is controversial. Using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO) format, we undertook four systematic reviews. For children with chronic cough (> 4-weeks duration) and without underlying lung disease: (1) who do not have gastrointestinal GER symptoms, should empirical treatment for GERD …
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
The Hajj and Umrah: Health protection matters
Mass gatherings are events, planned or spontaneous, where the concentration of attendees could strain the planning and response resources of the community or country hosting the event. Typically mass gatherings include festivals, concerts, major sporting events, and religious or cultural occasions such as the Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, and the Hajj Pilgrimage
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Hepatitis A infection during pregnancy
Hepatitis A virus is a water-borne pathogen transmitted by the fecal-oral route. To reduce the risk of contracting HAV while traveling to endemic areas, it is important to maintain hygienic practices such as hand washing with safe water, particularly before handling food, avoiding drinking water or using ice cubes of unknown purity, and avoiding eating unpeeled fruits and vegetables. An HAV vac…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- -
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Computer Science, Information & General Works 
Philosophy & Psychology 
Religion 
Social Sciences 
Language 
Pure Science 
Applied Sciences 
Art & Recreation 
Literature 
History & Geography