The United Kingdom Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EVM) last evaluated vitamins and minerals for safety in 2003 and set a so-called Safe Upper Level (SUL) or Guidance Level for each micronutrient, provided sufficient data were available. This SUL or Guidance Level reflects the safe maximum amount of a micronutrient that will not cause … Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): Safety Assessment
Its coenzymes NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) are of great importance for energy production through oxidation-reduction reactions for more than 200 enzymes. NAD supports breakdown processes of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and alcohol for energy production. NADP supports breakdown processes such as the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol.Furthermore, nicotinamide is … Niacin (Vitamin B3): Functions
The clinical picture depends on the size or extent, location, and stage. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate osteosarcoma: Main symptoms Early bone pain that is load-dependent at onset but later occurs at rest and/or at night Local swelling, deformation at joints and bones (palpable) – swelling may be reddish or bluish in color … Osteosarcoma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Medical device diagnostics are usually not required. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Proctoscopy (rectoscopy; examination of the anal canal and lower rectum) – required only in cases of deep thrombosis localized in the anal … Anal Vein Thrombosis: Diagnostic Tests
For malignant (malignant) tumors, one strives for removal in healthy tissue with a safety margin. The following form of surgical therapy is available: Wide resection – method of choice for malignant (malignant) bone tumors. Procedure: wide and radical resection (surgical removal) of the tumor with a safety margin of 5 cm (proximal (toward the center … Chondrosarcoma: Surgical Therapy
Halitosis (synonyms: Foetor ex ore; halitosis; cacostomia; halitosis; halitosis; ICD-10-GM R19.6: halitosis) refers to a foul odor of the air breathed, which can also be heard when exhaled through the nose, with the mouth closed. Here, the cause lies in diseases of the respiratory or gastrointestinal tract (respiratory or digestive tract) and certain metabolic diseases. … Bad Breath (Halitosis)
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, oral cavity, pharynx (throat) [gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa), pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)] Leading symptoms of … Oral Thrush (Gingivostomatitis Herpetica): Examination
Spirometry is a pulmonary function test. It is used to measure and record lung or respiratory volume and airflow velocities to assess lung function.Spirometry is performed for early detection of lung disease as well as for follow-up during therapy for lung disease. By means of spirometry, obstructive and restrictive lung diseases are distinguished: Obstructive lung … Pulmonary Function Testing (Spirometry)
General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! In the occurrence of fever: Bed rest and physical rest (even with only a slight fever). Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated! (Exceptions: Children prone to febrile convulsions; old, weakened people; patients with a weakened immune system). For fever from 39 ° … Tuberculosis: Therapy
Complementary pain therapy is a pain treatment that uses natural remedies, among other methods, to treat pain.Complementary pain therapy deliberately avoids the use of medications and surgical interventions. The procedure Chronic and acute pain can be treated in a variety of ways. Medications are often administered, which not infrequently have undesirable side effects, or surgical … Complementary Pain Therapy
The following are the major conditions or complications that may be contributed to by sudden infant death syndrome: Symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). Sudden infant death syndrome in subsequent siblings.
Eye or eyelid irritation (ICD-10-GM H10.-: conjunctivitis) can be a symptom of many different diseases. Accompanying eye or eyelid irritation may be itching. In the course of life, almost everyone suffers from eye complaints. However, the discomfort quickly subsides on its own. In Germany, family doctors examine about four to ten patients with eye problems … Eye Irritation or Eyelid Irritation
