{"title":"[Preimplantation genetic diagnosis].","authors":"B. Reubinoff, D. Abelovich, J. Schenker, A. Lewin","doi":"10.1017/cbo9780511581571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511581571","url":null,"abstract":"Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) involves testing for specific genetic conditions prior to the implantation [5] of an embryo in the uterine wall. This form of genetic screening has been made possible by the growth of in-vitro fertilization [6] (IVF) technology, which allows for the early stages of development to occur in a laboratory dish rather than in vivo [7]. The purpose of PGD is to identify what are considered to be abnormal embryos in order to select the most desirable embryos for implantation [5]. Diagnosis is comprised of two steps: extraction of one or two cells from an IVF-produced embryo, and application of the PGD test. PGD is important to embryology [8] because it has advanced IVF results and allowed couples more opportunities to deliver a child to term; however, it has also created much controversy.","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"43 1","pages":"202-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90590691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Goland, S. Malnick, L. Shvidel, E. Mor, Z. Sthoeger, E. Evron
{"title":"[Budd-Chiari syndrome].","authors":"S. Goland, S. Malnick, L. Shvidel, E. Mor, Z. Sthoeger, E. Evron","doi":"10.1007/978-3-540-29676-8_258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29676-8_258","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"36 1","pages":"96-8, 167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75176663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Toxic shock syndrome].","authors":"D. Templeton, M. Schwenk, R. Klein, J. Duffus","doi":"10.1515/iupac.84.1229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/iupac.84.1229","url":null,"abstract":"Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening, acute multisystem illness usually characterized by sudden onset of high fever, diffuse sunburn-like erythroderma and a variety of other signs and symptoms. It may progress rapidly to hypotension and shock with multiple organ failure. Its exact cause is unknown, but in almost all cases there has been an infection with exotoxin-producing strains of phage group I Staphylococcus aureus. Although initially described in association with the use of superabsorbent tampons in menstruation, TSS has complicated a variety of surgical procedures. Recently in head and neck surgery attention has focused on absorbent packing materials, such as those used in postoperative nasal care. TSS developed in a 12-year-old 28 hours after tonsillectomy, nasal septoplasty and inferior turbinectomy in which absorbent packing material was used. It is important to maintain a high index of suspicion for TSS in all postoperative patients with fever, hypotension and erythroderma.","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"42 1","pages":"622-4, 679"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77680001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Developmental dysplasia of the hip].","authors":"D. Shitrit, V. Bialik, R. Brik","doi":"10.1891/9780826185235.0013d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/9780826185235.0013d","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"5 1","pages":"656-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81816777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Smoking and the heart].","authors":"M. Eldar, O. Gurevitz","doi":"10.1016/s0140-6736(48)90059-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(48)90059-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"47 1","pages":"513-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78733065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Continuing medical education].","authors":"M. Weingarten, S. Eidelman","doi":"10.1148/radiology.147.3.891","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.3.891","url":null,"abstract":"February 2014, Vol. 104, No. 2 Epidemiology Chronic venous disease (CVD), including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), is an extremely common medical condition that has a significant impact on an individual’s health and the healthcare system.[1] Estimates of the prevalence of CVD vary because of differences in the classification or definition used, methods of evaluation, and geographical regions studied. The most common estimates of the prevalence of varicose veins are between 5% and 30% in the adult population, but reports have ranged from <1% to >70%.[1] The prevalence of this condition is higher in developed, industrial countries than in underdeveloped countries. The San Valentino Vascular Screening Project conducted in Italy found a 7% prevalence of varicose veins in 30 000 subjects evaluated by clinical assessment and duplex ultrasound. The rate for the development of varicose veins may be estimated from the Framingham study, which reported an annual incidence of 2.6% in women and 1.9% in men.[2] The most serious consequences of CVI, i.e. venous ulcers, either active or healed, occur in about 1% of the adult population.[1] CVD has a significant impact on healthcare resources. Millions of people seek medical attention annually for varicose veins because of the cosmetic appearance or associated symptoms. Although often underplayed, the cosmetic consequences may adversely affect an individual’s quality of life (QoL). An even greater socio-economic impact is seen with more advanced venous disease. Venous ulceration has dramatic consequences that impair an individual’s ability to engage in social and occupational activities, reduce QoL, and impose financial constraints. CVD has a significant financial impact on the healthcare system, with an estimated $3 billion per year being spent on the treatment of venous wounds in the USA.[3] In countries with developed healthcare systems, the cost of treating advanced venous disease accounts for 1 2% of the total healthcare budget. The estimated prevalence of venous disease in the USA is as follows: varicose veins (>20 million), swollen legs (6 million), skin changes (1 million), skin ulcers (500 000).","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"1 1","pages":"731-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89543873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Thoracoscopic upper thoracic sympathectomy for primary palmar hyperhidrosis].","authors":"Z. Cohen, D. Shinhar, J. Mordechai, A. Mares","doi":"10.1089/1092641041360878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/1092641041360878","url":null,"abstract":"We report our initial experience, over the past 3 years, with thoracoscopic sympathectomy for severe, primary, palmar hyperhidrosis in children and adolescents. From 1992-1995, 179 thoracoscopic sympathectomies were performed in 61 girls and 35 boys, 5.5 to 18 years old (mean 14.8). During the first 2 years the procedures were performed bilaterally but not simultaneously. During the past years, 65 underwent bilateral, simultaneous sympathectomy, using a single 10 mm subaxillary port of entry. 94 (98%) had immediate and permanent relief of palmar sweating. The immediate postoperative course was uneventful in all except 2 who had residual pneumothorax that required 24-hour intercostal drainage. These results compare favorably with the open method and are actually better in terms of less pain, early discharge, quicker return to normal activity and a smaller and less conspicuous scar. We emphasize the benefits of early surgery in children with severe, palmer hyperhidrosis, to avoid the many years of psychological, social and physical discomfort during adolescent growth and development.","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"22 1","pages":"303-5, 374"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78696897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Resistance-training in children and adolescents].","authors":"B. Falk","doi":"10.1201/b15527-17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1201/b15527-17","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88502,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah. Foreign ed","volume":"198 1","pages":"778-83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73538690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}