Articles related to "Pickwickian Syndrome"
Dickens' "Fat Boy:" A Classic Case of What?
The "Pickwick Syndrome," named after a character named Joe in <B><I>The Pickwick Papers</I></B> purports to describe a prototypical case of sleep apnea, but in reality represents nothing of the sort. The fat boy who falls asleep constantly and immediately in the midst of any kind of vigorous activity resembles, if anything, a case of narcolepsy. However, Dickens did not attempt to portray a real-life clinical syndrome; like most fictional characters, that of Joe need only convince the reader to suspend disbelief, not to reflect some authentic illness. The use of stereotypical "classical cases" in medicine militates against identification of the many people with the disease who do not fit the stereotype.
apnea • sleep apnea • sleepiness • obesity • pickwickian syndrome
The "Pickwick Syndrome," named after a character named Joe in <B><I>The Pickwick Papers</I></B> purports to describe a prototypical case of sleep apnea, but in reality represents nothing of the sort. The fat boy who falls asleep constantly and immediately in the midst of any kind of vigorous activity resembles, if anything, a case of narcolepsy. However, Dickens did not attempt to portray a real-life clinical syndrome; like most fictional characters, that of Joe need only convince the reader to suspend disbelief, not to reflect some authentic illness. The use of stereotypical "classical cases" in medicine militates against identification of the many people with the disease who do not fit the stereotype.
apnea • sleep apnea • sleepiness • obesity • pickwickian syndrome
Mechanical Effects of Obesity
Obesity is associated with cardiovascular conditions, but it also has consequences related to the heavy weight of fat tissue. What else can obesity do to the body?
obesity • sleep apnea • obesity hypoventilation syndrome • gastroesophageal reflux disease • osteoarthritis
Obesity is associated with cardiovascular conditions, but it also has consequences related to the heavy weight of fat tissue. What else can obesity do to the body?
obesity • sleep apnea • obesity hypoventilation syndrome • gastroesophageal reflux disease • osteoarthritis
Obesity and H1N1
New data tie obesity to a higher rate of complications from H1N1 infection. Regardless of this novel flu's relative virulence, obese people may need different treatment.
obesity and viral infection • obesity impairs immunity • obesity and natural killer cells • obesity and cytokines • how obesity affects immunity
New data tie obesity to a higher rate of complications from H1N1 infection. Regardless of this novel flu's relative virulence, obese people may need different treatment.
obesity and viral infection • obesity impairs immunity • obesity and natural killer cells • obesity and cytokines • how obesity affects immunity
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