Anorexia is a medical term for a loss of appetite. While the term in non-scientific publications is often used interchangeably with anorexia nervosa, many possible causes exist for a loss of appeti...
'Basically, we see the yields coming down given the very strong appetite coming out of the market for short tenor,' National Treasurer Rosalia V. Liquid banks make a beeline for short-term IOUs Previous studies have demonstrated that poor appetite may lead to micronutrient deficiency, including ...
Continuation of weight-loss medications for long-term use may be considered if: Medication has been well-tolerated At least 5% of weight reduction from baseline has occurred and lasted 6 months after starting medication The following medications are approved for short-term use (< 12 weeks): ...
Tuberculosis that has disseminated throughout the body, especially the lungs. The minute, millet-seed-sized lesions correspond to granulomas. While miliary tuberculosis is in common use, disseminated tuberculosis is the preferred term. Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights re...
1. Term used to describe persistent disease or illness. 2. Referring to exposure, prolonged or long-term, sometimes also meaning low intensity. 3. The U.S. National Center for Health Statistics defines a chronic condition as one of 3 months' duration or longer. [G. chronos, time] M...
When long-term survival is not likely, the focus of therapy shifts to improving quality of life. Jaundice and blockage of the stomach are two problems faced by patients with advanced cancer of the gallbladder. These can be treated with surgery, or alternatively, by special interventional techniqu...
such as GLP-1 receptor agonists that help regulate appetite and improve metabolic health. Additionally, advancements in bariatric surgery techniques, including minimally invasive procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, have shown significant long-term success in weight reduction and the improvemen...
Milk chocolate has a name for contributing to weight gain due to its high fat, sugar and caloric content. Chocolate eating habit has been associated with long-term weight gain especially in postmenopausal females who are particularly vulnerable to weight gain. ...
Cannabis has been reported anecdotally as being beneficial for a number of common symptoms and complications in HIV infections, for example, poor appetite and neuropathy. This study aimed to investigate symptom management with cannabis. Following Ethics Committee approval, HIV-positive indivi...
They can, however, manage the disease symptoms for periods of time and some may even make progress toward a better state of health. For those patients who continue to deteriorate despite appropriate care, encouragement should be provided to maintain as much function as possible.Poor appetite and ...