Drug Therapy in Elderly
Posted on December 21, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
With altered organ-functions, the effects and efficient removal of drugs is affected in elderly. Elderly are more likely to experience adverse effects of drugs. They may not be able to tolerate full doses of drugs.
Medicines may exhibit abnormal responses in the elder age group. For example, Diazepam (a sedating drug) may cause prolonged sleep and behavioural problems.
Detailed Information on Moebius syndrome
Posted on October 26, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Moebius syndrome is thought to be genetic, and most cases are sporadic, occurring once in a family. The recurrence risk is thought to be extremely low, and one source has quoted it to be 2%.
Moebius Syndrome is an extremely rare condition which typically affects the sixth and seventh cranial nerves. These nerves affect the face and eye muscles. Other cranial nerves may be affected, especially the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th and 12th. There may be skeletal involvement causing hand/feet anomalies and/or club feet. Limb and chest wall abnormalities sometimes occur with the syndrome. Most people with Möbius syndrome are born with complete facial paralysis, which means they cannot close their eyes or form facial expression. The first symptom of Moebius syndrome, baby may also have difficulty sucking.
