Fluid Retention

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Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Beta-2 receptor antagonists for acute traumatic brain injury
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Not all damage to the brain occurs at the moment of injury. The injury sustained at the moment of impact (primary brain injury) initiates a sequence of mechanisms which c...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the treatment, symptoms and medication for angioedema.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Fluid retention
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Angioedema is a condition in which small blood vessels leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling. There is no known cure, but it may be possible to prevent the swelling with medications or occasionally diet. Allergy is a very rare cause of angioedema.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Varicose veins, sometimes called varicosity, occur when a valve in the blood vessel walls weakens and the blood stagnates. This in turn leads to problems with the circulation in the veins and to oedema or swelling. The vein then becomes distended, its w...
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In the last few years, there has been increasing interest in whether compression stockings (sometimes called 'flight socks') reduce the risk of DVT (blood clots in the legs) and other circulatory problems in airline passengers. The stockings are worn th...
Date:   Feb 2006
Title:   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is the accumulation of fluid in the macula (central retina) due to leakage from capillaries. Clinically significant CMO following cataract surgery is a complication of unknown cause. Acute CMO, defined as oedema of less than...
Date:   May 2004
Title:   Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   About four fifths of strokes are due to blockage of an artery in the brain. When the artery is blocked, part of the brain can be damaged, called a cerebral infarct. If a main artery is blocked the area of brain damage can be large. About 24 to 48 hours ...
Date:   Apr 2002
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