Common sexually transmitted infections in adolescents.

abstract：:Coronary heart disease (CHD) is prevalent and often related to an unhealthy diet and hyperlipidemia. The diagnosis of hyperlipidemia should be carefully made, using more than one measurement in the manner described. An assessment of risks allows one to decide whom to treat. Patients with CHD should be treated aggressi...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Yu JN,Cunningham JA,Thouin SR,Gurvich T,Liu D

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) commonly present with complex medical issues that are best managed jointly by both their primary care physician and the kidney transplant center. Hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemias, and obesity are frequently present in the KTR population and the successful management of these co...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Pedraza F,Roth D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anthroposophically Extended Medicine (AEM) is a truly integrative healing system. AEM represents an expansion, not an alternative to conventional medicine. Its unique understanding of the interplay among physiological, soul and spiritual processes in healing and illness serves to bridge allopathy with naturopathy, hom...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Cantor IS,Rosenzweig S

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most important factors that influence development of the eye, kidney, and nerve complications of diabetes are the duration and degree of exposure to hyperglycemia. Hypertension is also very important. The risk of complications appears to be similar for all patients with diabetes; differences in complication rates ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Eastman RC,Garfield SA

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports of factitious disorders, Munchausen's syndrome, and self-induced illness exist throughout medical history. In practice, disease simulation represents a spectrum of behaviors that range from relatively common and benign (e.g., pleading illness to avoid an unwanted social obligation) to rare and malignant forms ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Wise MG,Ford CV

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because patients with HIV are living longer, health maintenance and disease prevention have become important aspects of care. Clinical use of CD4 cell counts and viral load assays to monitor disease progression is reviewed. This article discusses the effect malnutrition has on disease progression and interventions to ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Maddox TG

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The environment contains a huge array of allergens, primarily proteins or glycoproteins, to which the atopic individual may become sensitized. In situations of high exposure and highly reactive substances, even nonatopic individuals may develop allergic antibodies. The individual's response depends on the underlying i...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Weber RW

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is intended as an overview of emergencies that could and often do present to the physician's office, especially when a hospital emergency department may not be nearby. It is not intended as an in-depth view of every problem but should be considered as a presentation of essential management in the emergenc...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Runge JW,Schafermeyer RW

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mental health and primary care delivery systems have evolved to operate differently. For example, attention to multiple medical issues, health maintenance, and structured diagnostic procedures are standard elements of primary care rarely incorporated into mental health care. A multidisciplinary treatment approach, gro...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Thielke S,Vannoy S,Unützer J

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant portion of the adult population uses one or more medications on a regular basis to manage chronic conditions. As the number of medications that patients are prescribed increases, an increase in pharmacologic-related issues and complications may occur, such as polypharmacy, inappropriate prescribing, medi...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： DeSevo G,Klootwyk J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Double reading of radiographs increases the likelihood of detecting pulmonary disease and, accordingly, physicians have an obligation to view the radiographic examinations performed on their patients, either with the radiologist or independently. It is also essential that the radiologist be proved with the clinical fi...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Fennessy JJ

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SLE is an illness of unknown cause(s) affecting multiple organ systems, whose diagnosis depends upon a high index of suspicion and knowledge of its clinical manifestations. The American Rheumatism Association criteria may be used as a guide to help direct one's clinical and laboratory approaches. Survivorship appears ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Feldman S,Kaplan D

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilia is defined as elevation of eosinophils in the bloodstream (450-550 cell/μL). There are many reasons for eosinophilia to exist, including parasitic disease, allergic disease, autoimmune, connective tissue disease, rheumatologic disease, primary eosinophilia such as hypereosinophilic syndrome, and as part o...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Kovalszki A,Weller PF

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ascaris lumbricoides is a significant health problem. One billion people worldwide are infected. Most frequently it is seen in malnourished people residing in developing countries. Areas with modern water and waste treatment have a low incidence. The major serious sequelae associated with the parasite is intestinal ob...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Tietze PE,Tietze PH

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney stones affect more than 5% of adults in the United States, and the prevalence is rising. The fundamental cause for all stones is supersaturation of urine with respect to the stone components; factors affecting solubility include urine volume, pH, and total solute excretion. Calcium stones are the most common in...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Worcester EM,Coe FL

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：:Mosquito-borne diseases have become more common as previously geographically isolated diseases have spread globally. Chikungunya, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, West Nile, yellow fever, and Zika are a few of the common and emerging viral diseases spread by mosquitoes. A thorough patient history, physical, and...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Lee H,Halverson S,Ezinwa N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patellofemoral pain syndrome is common among athletes and non-athletes. It results from an imbalance of forces acting on the patellofemoral joint, which leads to increased strain on the peripatellar soft tissues, increased patellofemoral joint stress, or both. The most important risk factors are overuse, quadriceps we...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： LaBella C

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute gastroenteritis is a common cause of emergency and office visits. This article reviews causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The incidence of antibiotic-associated colitis is increasing worldwide as a consequence of widespread use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for various illnesses. The pat...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Jabbar A,Wright RA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty per cent of severe sports-related central nervous system trauma occurs as a result of collision sports, chiefly American football and rugby union football, followed by wrestling and gymnastics. Although serious head injury is uncommon, episodes of concussion are frequent; repeated concussion should be grounds f...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Bruce DA,Schut L,Sutton LN

更新日期：1984-03-01 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：:Outpatient surgery and anesthesia are offered as a means of reducing the costs of health care delivery. Certain principles for outpatient anesthesia are apparent. Inhalational anesthesia is preferred over many intravenous agents. If intravenous agents are used, the doses must be limited. Intravenous agents that are qu...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Barton MD

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis for an acute monarthritis may still be elusive, even after an extensive initial evaluation. For example, what should be done for a patient who has a paucity of extra-articular findings on physical examination and an inflammatory synovial fluid with negative Gram's stain, cultures, and crystals? Conservat...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Maury EE,Flores RH

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:STI are among the most common pathological conditions affecting sexually active adolescents. Both screening of asymptomatic adolescents and a thoughtful, thorough approach to the evaluation of symptoms are critical measures in STI identification and control. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Holland-Hall C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidisciplinary management in the diagnosis and management of patients with ocular inflammatory disease is often critical. The workup of uveitis or scleritis may reveal an underlying systemic disease. Recognition of inflammation by the primary care physician can facilitate prompt referral to a uveitis specialist and...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Dunn JP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorectal disorders are very common among a wide population of patients. Because patients may be embarrassed about the anatomic location of their symptoms, they may present to care late in the course of their illness. Care should be taken to validate patient concerns and normalize fears. This article discusses the dia...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Davies D,Bailey J

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:Prevention of infection in the elderly is far preferable to treatment of the disease, and can be promoted through precautionary measures when undertaking invasive procedures in older patients as well as through the administration of available vaccines. Difficulties in diagnosing bacterial pneumonia, influenza, tubercu...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Beam TR Jr

更新日期：1982-03-01 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：:Physical therapy and manual medicine for low back pain encompass many different treatment modalities. There is a vast variety of techniques that physical therapists commonly use in the treatment of low back pain. Some of the therapies include, but are certainly not limited to, education, exercise, lumbar traction, man...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Guild DG

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00