Immunizations.

abstract：:Various forms of vegetarian diets are discussed and evaluated for their nutritional adequacy. Health, philosophical, religious, ecological, and economic concerns are suggested as possible reasons for these alternate dietary lifestyles. Nutrients of specific concern ot the vegetarian are highlighted and suggestions giv...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Krey SH

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic criteria for eating disorders are described, including assessment of complications related to semi-starvation, binge eating, and purging. The key components of treatment are presented, including normalization of eating, individual and family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The role of the pri...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Powers PS,Santana CA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaphylaxis is a clinical syndrome and is caused by many different agents. Acute therapy is epinephrine. Chronic therapy depends on the agent causing the anaphylaxis, but usually consists of avoidance of the agent only. Individuals who suffer from this problem should be issued epinephrine and wear or carry medical ale...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Freeman TM

更新日期：1998-12-01 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：:Medications for obesity management can be divided into 4 groups: antidepressants (naltrexone/bupropion), stimulants (phentermine, phendimetrazine, diethylpropion, phentermine/topiramate), fat blockers (orlistat), and diabetes medications (liraglutide). Each group has specific therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Rodríguez JE,Campbell KM

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：:Primary care clinicians treat patients with cancer and cancer pain. It is essential that physicians know how to effectively manage pain including assessment and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities. Barriers to adequate assessment of pain must be recognized and overcome. Pharmacologic regimens are b...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Cutson TM

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric sleep disorders represent a heterogeneous collection of disturbances that require varied intervention strategies. The diagnosis of some sleep disorders (eg, OSAS, narcolepsy, PLMD) require PSG, whereas others can be diagnosed during an office visit with a thorough medical,psychiatric, and sleep history. Slee...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Capp PK,Pearl PL,Lewin D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. The incidence of colorectal cancer increases at age 50, approximately. Risk factors that have been identified include a personal history of colorectal cancer or adenomas, a family history of colon cancer or adenomas, inherited colorecta...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Borum ML

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：:Central sleep apnea (CSA) is characterized by the periodic occurrence of apnea caused by loss of ventilatory motor output. CSA is often discussed as a minor variant of obstructive sleep apnea.However, this view obscures the critical contribution of CSA as an important manifestation of breathing instability in a variet...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Badr MS

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although many complementary therapies are promoted for the treatment of obesity, few are truly therapeutic. Evidence suggests that food containing diacylglycerol oil, acupuncture, and hypnosis are the only evidence-based complementary therapies for the treatment of obesity, and, at best, these should be used as adjuva...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Steyer TE,Ables A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fecal occult blood testing, proctosigmoidoscopy, and digital rectal examination have been recommended as screening tests for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic people. This article evaluates the advisability of recommendations by applying accepted principles of screening to the case of colorectal cancer. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Realini JP

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankle injuries are the most frequent cause of physician evaluation in a sports-oriented environment. The lateral ligaments are most commonly injured. With a detailed history, physical and radiographic examination to avoid missing underlying pathology, the primary care physician can diagnose and treat the majority of a...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Wilkerson LA

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：: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：:Major concerns about physical injury, emotional stress, poor adult leadership, and interference with junior high school football programs contribute to the Junior League Football controversy. In the final analysis, benefits of participation in these football programs are shown to far outweigh the risks. ...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Godshall RW

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis presents in primary and secondary forms. The primary, or idiopathic, form occurs in previously intact joints without any inciting agent, whereas the secondary form is caused by underlying predisposing factors (eg, trauma). The diagnosis of osteoarthritis is primarily based on thorough history and physic...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Taruc-Uy RL,Lynch SA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article deals with common injuries to the elbow. Elbow anatomy is reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment of pronator syndrome,lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), radial tunnel syndrome, posterior interosseous nerve syndrome, medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), ulnar collateral ligament injury, cubital tunnel synd...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Sellards R,Kuebrich C

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EGD, using 1986 models of either the fiberoptic gastroscope or the videoscope, is a safe and accurate procedure that can be performed by any physician trained in the technique of endoscope passage. It may be performed at large medical centers or small rural hospitals, outpatient clinics, or even private offices. Patie...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Coleman WH

更新日期：1988-03-01 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：:Pregnancy in the diabetic is no longer the universal tragedy for mother and child that it once was but avoidable fetal loss wil continue to occur unless gestational diabetes is detected, and unless meticulous control and monitoring of the insulin dependent diabetic is maintained. As Kinch has so succinctly stated "car...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Hazlett BE,Kenshole AB

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shared decision making respects patient autonomy and allows patients to select how much they wish to become involved in various health care decisions. Advance care planning allows a person to document preferences that can become operative at a later time when the person has lost decision-making capacity. Structured me...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Brody H

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：:The recently completed NHLBI sponsored multicenter double-blind Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Trial has provided the long sought-after proof that hyperlipidemia is a major CAD risk factor and that the incidence of CHD and its complications can be favorable modified by control of hyperlipidemia with appropriate die...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Kuo PT

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Public awareness of the benefits of a healthy transition through menopausal and postmenopausal stages offers women a new perspective on aging and empowers them to take greater responsibility for their own health and well-being. Primary care physicians are a chief influence on information regarding health behaviors, ri...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Weismiller DG

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：:The foot is a remarkable structure that provides stable support for the body, lessens impact loading during gait, and allows for forward motion that is energy efficient. Because of the enormous loads concentrated at the joints in the foot and ankle with normal activities, frequent injuries occur and present to the pri...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Nork SE,Coughlin RR

更新日期：1996-06-01 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：:This article discusses alternative therapies for secondary prevention and treatment of major cardiac disorders: congestive heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemias, and peripheral vascular disease. The role of various therapies (eg, herbal and botanic preparations, supplements, mind/body interventions, other alterna...

journal_title：Primary care

authors： Pratt C

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00