First
... First stage of labor During the first
phase of labor , the cervix dilates (opens) from 0-10 cm. This
phase has an early, or latent,
phase and an active phase. During the latent phase, ...
Pharynx
... esophagus (the tube that goes to the stomach ).
phase I trial ... hydrozoal; hydrozoon; hyena; ... , to enter the middle ear. Product is in
phase II trials in patients with unresectable head and ... who have exhausted alternative treatment s,
phase II trials in patients scheduled for surgical ...
Remission
... induction therapy. The purpose of the first
phase of treatment is to kill the leukemia cells in ... Remission induction therapy: This is the first
phase of treatment . Its purpose is to kill the ... . Maintenance therapy: This is the second
phase of treatment . Remission is most likely to ...
Acidosis
... because glucose is not being utilized for energy. It is currently in
phase III clinical trials in patients with closed head injury and in
phase II trials related to the treatment of stroke patients and the ...
Adenocarcinoma
... , or cancer of the gland ular tissue in the stomach .
phase I clinical trials in patients with pancreatic cancer , melanoma , adenocarcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer have concluded and
phase II trials are scheduled to begin. PANCREATIC CANCER - A malignant ...
Allergic reactions
... information ... How these anti -inflammatory agents inhibit late
phase allergic reactions occurs via a variety of mechanisms, including ... in the blood that triggers allergic reactions . Product is currently in
phase III clinical trials for the treatment of asthma and allergic ...
Bipolar disorder
... It causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior . In the manic
phase you feel highly energized and are very active. In the depressed
phase you are very depressed. Bipolar disorder includes mania or hypo ...
Diastole
... exerted on the walls of the arteries when the heart is in the relaxation
phase ( diastole ). Considered abnormally elevated if consistently over 90 mmhg. ... the heart to fill with blood during diastole (i.e., the relaxation
phase before the next heart beat). ...
Fibromyalgia
... Group. Alternative Medicine : The Definitive Guide. Veldona is in
phase III trials for the treatment of dry mouth and decreased salivary gland function associated with Sjgren syndrome , in
phase II trials for the treatment of fibromyalgia , ... In patients with a ...
Gastric cancer
... patients. pemtumomab A monoclonal antibody -based therapy in
phase III trials (SMART) for the treatment of ovarian cancer and in
phase II trials for the treatment of gastric cancer . Stomach cancer - ...
IV
... with infectious material then touching your eyes , nose, or mouth.
phase IV is often referred to as the maintenance
phase of cardiac rehab because it emphasizes long-term lifestyle changes, such ...
Lactic acidosis
... ( Lactose Intolerance ) Lactic Acidosis ... It is currently in
phase III clinical trials in patients with closed head injury and in
phase II trials related to the treatment of stroke patients and the ...
Lung tumor
... and of second primary lung tumor s. Description of the Evidence ...
phase I clinical trials to evaluate the product's safety in patients with metastatic cancer are scheduled to begin; subsequent
phase II trials will likely involve patients with pancreatic and non-small cell ...
Manic-depressive
... It causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior . In the manic
phase you feel highly energized and are very active. manic-depressive A ... Depression in bipolar disorder ; Manic-depressive disorder - depressed
phase Causes, incidence , and risk factors: ... Fetal rubella , ...
Mesothelioma
... mesothelioma , ... Intra pleural administration of Aroplatin is in
phase II clinical trials for the treatment of mesothelioma . The product is also in
phase II clinical trials for the treatment of refractory renal cell ...
Myalgia
... Group. Alternative Medicine : The Definitive Guide. Veldona is in
phase III trials for the treatment of dry mouth and decreased salivary gland function associated with Sjgren syndrome , in
phase II trials for the treatment of fibro myalgia , ... Giant cell ...
Oropharynx
... oropharynx is the part of the throat just behind the ... Product is in
phase II trials in patients with unresectable head and neck cancer who have exhausted alternative treatment s,
phase II trials in patients scheduled for surgical treatment of early-stage ...
Pulmonary Fibrosis
... pulmonary fibrosis , and renal failure. Act immune is in
phase III clinical trials for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and multi drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and in
phase II trials for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis and pulmonary ...
Salivary gland
... ), mouth sores , weight loss , malnutrition , ... Veldona is in
phase III trials for the treatment of dry mouth and decreased salivary gland function associated with Sjgren syndrome , in
phase II trials for the treatment of fibromyalgia , ... Infection begins ...
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
... of acute lymphocytic leukemia . All of these findings are secondary to trisomy (an extra chromosome ) of the 21st chromosome . Additional
phase I/II trials have begun to evaluate the efficacy of annamycin in the treatment of patients with refractory or relapse d acute myelogenous leukemia ...
ADD
... active rheumatoid arthritis . harkoseride ( ADD 234037) An anticonvulsant for the treatment of epilepsy currently being evaluated in
phase II clinical trials . Mfg/Source: Schwarz Pharma - 02/15/00. SUPPORT OF THE BL ADD ER : Certain circumstances, especially childbirth and ...
AIDS
... to many other disease s. Acute A sudden onset of symptoms or disease . Adenocarcinoma See Carcinoma . GEM 91: An antisense compound in
phase Ib/II clinical trials (91-006 and 91-007) for the treatment of HIV infection and AIDS . GEM 92: In development related to the treatment of ...
Alternative medicine
... Health - Wellness and Lifestyle - Medical Directory Health & Medical News ... maintain liver function; product is being evaluated in
phase II clinical trials ("Sho-saiko-to after Ablation for Nonresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma ") to determine its effect against liver cancer . ...
Antibiotic
... Do not discontinue medicine until healing is complete or when advised to by the doctor. Activity Avoid sexual intercourse during the active
phase of the infection . Diet ... Oral antibiotic s Oral antibiotic s have a high success rate, and can be safely used for up to a year. It ...
Aphthous ulcer
... ulcers that develop inside the mouth, particularly in the lining of the cheeks and lips or on the gums , tongue or palate . Product is in
phase III clinical trials to evaluate its effectiveness in preventing aphthous ulcer s ( canker sores ) when it is applied at the first sign of the ...
Asymptomatic
... Asymptomatic HIV infection Definition: Asymptomatic HIV infection is a
phase during chronic infection with HIV (human immuno deficiency virus ) during which there are no symptoms of HIV infection . Asymptomatic ...
Asymptomatic HIV infection
... Asymptomatic HIV infection Definition: Asymptomatic HIV infection is a
phase during chronic infection with HIV (human immuno deficiency virus ) during which there are no symptoms of HIV infection . Asymptomatic ...
Bone marrow
... intravenous form of busulfan, an antineoplastic drug used for bone marrow ablation prior to bone marrow transplant ation, scheduled to begin
phase II/III clinical trials . Healthy kidney s produce a hormone called erythropoietin , or EPO, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce the ...
Bone pain
... administered endothelin-A receptor antagonist for palliative treatment of bone pain due to metastatic prostate cancer . Product is entering
phase III trials in patients with hormone -refractory prostate cancer . ...
Bone marrow transplant
... intravenous form of busulfan, an antineoplastic drug used for bone marrow ablation prior to bone marrow transplant ation, scheduled to begin
phase II/III clinical trials . Bone Marrow Aspiration Bone Marrow Biopsy Bone Marrow Culture Bone Marrow Transplant Bone Marrow Transplant ...
Candidiasis
... (glyminox oral rinse) Investigational product for prophylaxis and treatment of oral candidiasis in immunocompromised patients. Currently in
phase II clinical trials for treatment of AIDS -related oral candidiasis . Fungi can be true pathogen s (such as histoplasmosis and ...
Cardiomyopathy
... heart failure - In late 2001, a new three- lead pacemaker was approved by the U.S. Alond (zopolrestat) An aldose reductase inhibitor in
phase II clinical trials for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy and cardiomyopathy . Abnormal results may indicate heart valve disease , ...
Castor oil
... oil and cascara have now been replaced by better preparations. Osmotic laxatives Lactitol ... Gradishar WJ, Tjulandin S, Davidson N, et al.:
phase III trial of nanoparticle albumin -bound paclitaxel compared with polyethylated castor oil -based paclitaxel in women with breast cancer . J Clin ...
Chronic pancreatitis
... menstrual period may need to schedule a urine amylase test for a time when her period is over. - After coming off the fast because the acute
phase is over, eat a low calorie , low fat diet . In chronic pancreatitis , that organ often no longer produces lipase normally. Without it, fats ...
Circadian
... process the collected data to detect minor abnormalities in the 24-hour circadian rhythm which may indicate early malignancy . Not FDA approved;
phase III clinical trials are expected to be completed in the U.S. in 2001. ...
Climacteric
... More on Climacteric Menopause - transitional
phase in a woman's life when the ovaries stop releasing eggs, ovarian production of estrogen and other hormone s tapers off, and menstruation ceases. ...
Cml
... Previously approved for the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ) in blast crisis, accelerated phase, or in chronic
phase after failure of interferon- alpha therapy. Dosage form: 100-mg hard gelatin capsule. They include chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ) and ...
Cocaine
... the risk of bleeding into the brain. See also: ... cocaine vaccine Investigational vaccine for the treatment of cocaine addiction in
phase I clinical trials . As with cocaine , researchers have produced no persuasive drug treatment s for addiction . (2) OPIUM, COCAINE , AND ...
Complement
... of immunoglobulin G and complement C3, substances created by the body's immune system . TP10 An investigational complement inhibitor in
phase I and II clinical trials to evaluate its therapeutic and prophylactic uses in the treatment of several complement -mediated conditions, e.g. ...
Cortisol
... the potential to stimulate the immune system in both HIV -positive and AIDS patients previously unresponsive to other therapies; currently in
phase II clinical trials . Some of these disease s are disorders of the endocrine system , such as Cushing's syndrome (overproduction of cortisol ...