These two markers, either alone or in combination, may be useful in early identification and targeting patients with diabetes who may require intervention to avoid or delay functional dependence.
The persistence of Pb, combined with the sensitivity of the HPA axis to contaminant insult, suggests that exposure to this metal even at sublethal levels may cause delayed functional deficits later in development.
Persistent, symptomatic and untreated OME may lead to major functional limitations such as permanent hearing loss, which may delay language, speech and cognitive development.
Other studies have suggested that early commencement of therapy may delay the progression of SSc-PAH, and lead to improvements in functional class [ 5, 6].
The delayed development of the masseter muscle compared with the facial, tongue and jaw-opening muscles may be related to the delayed functional requirements for chewing.
"They may delay my month's wages.
We may delay parts of it.
But economic pressures may delay those aims.
Food intake may delay tablet disintegration.
