استرابیسم متناوب روزانه ( Alternate day squint )

Alternate-Day Statin Therapy

In a previous article, I discussed adverse drug reactions (ADRs) attributed to statin therapy, specifically myopathies, as well as potential consequences and recommended alternatives. These ADRs are not trivial because they may lead to patient harm in severe cases and/or significant patient nonadherence in most cases. In fact, statins are frequently discontinued as a result of ADRs1,2 and for a...

Alternate-Day Statin Therapy

In a previous article, I discussed adverse drug reactions (ADRs) attributed to statin therapy, specifically myopathies, as well as potential consequences and recommended alternatives. These ADRs are not trivial because they may lead to patient harm in severe cases and/or significant patient nonadherence in most cases. In fact, statins are frequently discontinued as a result of ADRs1,2 and for a...

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The investigation and treatment of strabismus take up a high proportion 0 ophthalmologist's time. Its treatment is rewarding for the patients are often chi^ in whom the prevention of amblyopia, restoration of binocular vision and imp^ ment in appearance will be of great benefit for the remainder of their lives-j assessment of a diplopic patient is an interesting exercise and may contribute mu a...

Effect of Short-Term Modified Alternate-Day Fasting on the Lipid Metabolism in Obese Women

OBJECTIVE: Obesity is a worldwide health problem, with increasing prevalence associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases. Decrease in energy intake has been shown to lower the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in obese. The common form of dietary restriction is daily calorie restriction (CR). Another form is alternate-day fasting (ADF). The ability of modified ADF to facilitate we...

Variation in lower leg growth with alternate day steroid treatment.

Daily growth of the lower leg in a child receiving alternate day oral steroids for Crohn's disease was measured by knemometry. Growth occurred on days free of treatment. This may represent a direct observation of the growth sparing effect of alternate day steroid medication.