ABSTRACT
We studied the level of food insecurity among households with HIV-infected children and its relationship with childhood nutritional indicators. Among the 147 children assessed, food insecurity was present in 59% of households. Majority of children with stunting belonged to-food insecure families. Stunting and Underweight were more prevalent among children >5 years of age.
ABSTRACT
Rheumatoid arthritis is a treatable cause of disability. The benefits of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy (DMARD) have been established, and current best practice is to commence it as early as possible during the course of RA. Equally, important is to monitor treatment effects, and adjust therapy accordingly. Because remission, the current goal of management, is difficult to achieve with single DMARD therapy, there has been increased interest with early use of combination DMARD therapy as well as biological therapy. Most patients require symptom-relieving treatments as well but it is best to limit exposure to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and systemic corticosteroids to minimise cardiovascular risk. Patients also benefit from input of other members of the multidisciplinary team, and measures designed to improve cardiovascular health. Further studies would hopefully help to improve therapeutic strategies, and achieve remission and prevent disability.
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use , Antirheumatic Agents/adverse effects , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis , Chronic Disease , Complementary Therapies , Humans , Patient Care Team , Time Factors , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The follow up of the patients was short and there may be failures later because of frequent lens loss or deposits on the lenses. In this study the failures which occurred did so within the first few weeks. It is probable that we can advise our patients that Extended Wear Contact Lenses are worn successfully by 70% of the patients with gratifying results.