Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography for primary care providers.

abstract：:In summary, it is important for physicians dealing with neck pain in an athletic population to understand the differences between serious and mild cervical injuries. This is best facilitated by a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of serious cervical injury, familiarity with the basic anatomy of the neck...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Dorshimer GW,Kelly M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this foot and ankle update is to educate the reader on important foot and ankle topics including current controversies, physical examination, diagnostics, and management. Quick-view lists are used to give easy access to the most significant knowledge points for providing patient care for these entities....

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Saleh A,Sadeghpour R,Munyak J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guillain-Barré syndrome and its clinical variants are a group of rapidly progressing, potentially debilitating neurologic disorders that may have significant morbidity/mortality if left unrecognized or untreated. The most common symptoms include ascending limb weakness and paralysis, which may progress to respiratory ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Ansar V,Valadi N

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders such as DeQuervain's tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tendonitis have become increasingly common among working people in the United States. Extensive epidemiological investigation indicates that the adverse ergonomic exposures of force, repetition, vibratio...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Mani L,Gerr F

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fingertip injuries and lacerations of the hand are often dismissed as inconsequential, although this attitude can lead to more serious problems. Appropriate and timely treatment of these injuries prevents loss of function, preserves digital sensibility, and lessens the need for reconstructive surgery. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Massengill JB

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute lower respiratory illness (LRI) is the leading cause of disease worldwide as measured by disability-adjusted life years. New strategies are necessary to decrease the disease burden that is largely borne by infants. Respiratory syncytial virus is the most important cause of LRI in infants. Lower respiratory illne...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Glezen WP

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article explains the proposed pathophysiology, evidence of efficacy, and adverse effects of several complementary and alternative medicine modalities, for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as traditional Chinese medicine formula, herbal treatments, acupuncture, and homeopathy. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Qiu J,Grine K

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A problem-oriented algorithm is used to categorize skin eruptions in children into 10 morphologic groups, eliminating much of the difficulty and confusion of antiquated terms. This approach results in rapid differential diagnosis of common skin rashes in children. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Weston WL

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the health system shifts toward population health approach, there is increasing attention to decreasing costs and improving quality. Measuring and improving patient engagement will become a requisite core competency for health systems and care providers. Approximately 70% of deaths and 40% of costs are attributable...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Murali NS,Deao CE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pediatric cardiology field has developed rapidly over the past few decades. More children than ever born with congenital heart disease (CHD) are growing into adulthood. Primary care providers play a key role in diagnosis, management, and referral of children with CHD because many common cardiac complaints (eg, fee...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Garcia RU,Peddy SB

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric problems constitute one of the prime reasons for failure in levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease. While a variety of symptoms may be seen, the levodopa itself does not produce a defined set of psychiatric symptoms. The single most important factor determining the psychiatric response to levodopa therapy...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Lloyd KG

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of SOGIE (sexual orientation and gender identity and expression) is not unique to minority populations, as all adolescents grapple with their sexuality and identity. Health care providers straddle the unique positions of authority figure and advocate and can help these young people establish behaviors that...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Kessler R,Hinkle BT,Moyers A,Silverberg B

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a common affliction that family practitioners and other primary care physicians are certain to encounter in their daily practice. This disease presents in many manifestations and in a diffuse patient population. The therapeutic tools available to combat this disease are numerous, as are their untoward eff...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Drew GS

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An individual may present with a multitude of symptoms following an acute loss. Helping the patient go through the essential "grief work" may prevent prolonged and serious alterations in social adjustment as well as potential medical disease. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： David CJ

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although primary care physicians provide traditional diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up to patients with sexually transmitted diseases, their role in prevention efforts is becoming increasingly important. This reflects a younger patient group, often otherwise healthy patients who consult for contraception, as well as...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Rosenberg MJ

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chiropractic is now more than a century old, and it is licensed throughout the United States and Canada and recognized in more than 60 countries worldwide. Doctors of Chiropractic receive training that is focused on the treatment of NMS conditions through manual and physical procedures, such as manipulation, massage, ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Dagenais S,Haldeman S

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high prevalence of stimulant abuse and its harmful consequences make the screening, diagnosis, and referral for treatment of persons with stimulant abuse a top concern for primary care providers. Having a working knowledge of use patterns, clinical symptomatology, end-organ effects, and advances in treatment of st...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Ciccarone D

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article addresses advance directives and methods to establish the goals of care for remaining life in the decisional and nondecisional patient. Without these discussions, patient autonomy is negated, and the opportunity to provide patient-centered care using shared decision making is lost. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Leland J

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rational use of laboratory testing to investigate early, undifferentiated joint pain depends heavily on a detailed history and careful physical examination. Nevertheless, several diagnostic tests have some discriminatory function in the initial evaluation of soft tissues and joint complaints, given the correct cli...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Waits JB

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AIDS is a progressively debilitating disease in which the infected individual will require a diverse range and often intensive set of formal and informal services. With assistance from health care providers, community-based organizations, family, and friends, quality of life can be maintained. Community-based organiza...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Katoff L

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Care of the patient with tracheostomy is not difficult if care is taken to define clearly the needs of the particular patient. An awareness of the goals of care, daily maintenance, and possible complications is necessary to successful management. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Furiel AE,Putnam JS

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychoactive drug use by teens is a common occurrence. This article examines the influences that promote and deter experimentation with and hazardous use of psychoactive substances. Clinical guidance is offered on how to assess and intervene with teens and their parents at various developmental phases and levels of in...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Liepman MR,Keller DM,Botelho RJ,Monroe AD,Sloane MA

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overuse injuries are caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Exercise exposes even the most subtle anatomic imperfections and extrinsic influences. Overuse that is not musculoskeletal in nature and new information pertaining to the role of bursae are discussed. Treatment philosophy is approached with an emphasis on...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： McKeag DB

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviewed the parasitic signs and symptoms most likely to be seen in the office setting. Particular attention has been given to the endemic parasites. The physician will be called upon increasingly to recognize the often subtle and seemingly unrelated symptom complex. Nowhere else in the animal kingdom has...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Jones JE

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallstone disease continues to be one of the more common abdominal problems that prompts medical evaluation, particularly in the elderly population. The presentation is diverse, and the treatment options varied. Primary care physicians need to be familiar with the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and therapeutic op...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Giurgiu DI,Roslyn JJ

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary dysmenorrhea is commonly a straightforward diagnosis that can be made accurately with an attentive history. In young women who have classic symptoms and no specific indication, a pelvic examination is often unnecessary in the initial evaluation. The opportunity for primary care practitioners to support women i...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Morrow C,Naumburg EH

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses pregnancy and nutrition in 3 main timeframes, the prepregnancy nutritional health evaluation, nutrition during pregnancy, and nutrition during the puerperium, and also includes comments on nutrition and lactation. This article begins with a brief review of the risks of obesity (increased body ma...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Harnisch JM,Harnisch PH,Harnisch DR Sr

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence for the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy in reducing CHD risk continues to emerge. In primary prevention, clinical trials have demonstrated a benefit for middle-aged, high-risk men with high LDL cholesterol and, more recently, for men and women with "average" LDL and low HDL cholesterol. Although low H...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Green ML

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign adenoma in men, affecting nearly all of them. BPH represents a clinically significant cause of bladder outflow obstruction in up to 40% of men. The growing frequency of diagnosis is due to increasing life expectancy and a trend toward seeking medical advice ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Djavan B,Eckersberger E,Finkelstein J,Espinosa G,Sadri H,Brandner R,Shah O,Lepor H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis is a complex, chronic inflammatory skin disease. Affected individuals, particularly those with moderate to severe disease, often suffer from significant morbidity, such as sleep loss, skin infections, and school or work disruption. Treatment for these patients can be especially challenging. Restoring...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Ong PY,Boguniewicz M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00