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Caffeine intoxication
The reaction that follows the ingestion of excessive caffeine, usually more than 250 mg. At least five of the following side effects are experienced: restlessness, nervousness, excitement, insomnia, flushed face, gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, diuresis, rambling flow of thought and speech, tachycardia or arrhythmia, and psychomotor agitation. Other physical or mental disorders such as anxiety…
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Intorsion
Rotation of the eye inward toward the nose on the anterio posterior axis of the eye. In this condition, twelve o’clock on the corneal margin would be closer to the nose than normal.
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Into-bed time
In sleep medicine, the hour when a person lies down for his or her major sleep time of the day as opposed to sleep for other purposes.
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Intima-media thickness
The depth in millimeters of the two inner layers of an arterial wall. IMT is a marker of generalized atherosclerosis. It increases with age, cholesterol intake, smoking, body mass index, and other established risk factors for cardiovascular disease. IMT is measured ultrasono-graphically, typically in the carotid arteries.
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Intestinal tube
A flexible tube, usually made of plastic or rubber, placed in the intestinal tract to aspirate gas, fluid, or solids from the stomach or intestines or to administer fluids, electrolytes, or nutrients to the patient. The tube may be passed through the nose, mouth, or anus, or through an abdominal opening (e.g., jejunostomy).
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Interviewer bias
Distortion in a research investigation, introduced by the intentional or unrecognized behavior of the data collector, e.g., personal beliefs, cultural background, style of dress, use of language, or body language. The distortions may influence the person providing or interpreting the data.
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Interventional ultrasound
The use of ultrasonography as a guide for local injections or for the placement of catheters, needles, or probes into body cavities or tumors. Interventional ultrasound is used, for example, to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer, and other solid tumors.
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Life-sustaining intervention
Any method, medicine, or device used to prolong life. Whether, when, and how to use life-sustaining treatments are difficult topics that require careful consideration by patients, their surrogates, and health care professionals. A radiological subspecialty that makes use of imaging technologies to assist and guide invasive procedures, (e.g., the collection of tissue specimens from internal…
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Early intervention
In rehabilitative medicine, a system of coordinated, community based services for infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age who are at risk for developmental delay. Services are designed to identify, prevent, or remediate existing problems and enhance development through individual and family intervention strategies.
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Presphygmic interval
The brief period between the beginning of ventricular systole and opening of the semilunar valves.
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