Eyelid dermatitis. A common, often confounding rash.

abstract：:Runny noses, sneezing, nasal congestion, and other nuisance symptoms are part and parcel of primary care practice. But how can you quickly discern which symptoms are related to common colds and which stem from allergic rhinitis? Careful history taking usually provides clues, but allergy testing may be needed when trig...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ferguson BJ

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are three key goals in current management of the diabetic pregnancy. Normal diabetes control before conception and during the first trimester in an attempt to reduce the incidence of congenital abnormalities. This implies that all diabetic women of childbearing age should have counseling before pregnancy. Routin...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hollander P,Maeder EC Jr

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron deficiency occurs when the body's iron stores are exhausted. The source of blood loss leading to iron deficiency must be identified in all cases. Anemia of chronic disease generally results from an infectious, inflammatory, or malignant process. However, in some reported cases, no such process could be identified...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Mohler ER Jr

更新日期：1992-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of: Wallentin L, Becker RC, Budaj A, et al. Ticagrelor versus clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndromes. N Eng J Med 2009; 361(11): 1045-1057. For acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a dual antiplatelet regimen comprised of treatment with aspirin and either P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptor antagonist...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Amico F,Amico A,Mazzoni J,Moshiyakhov M,Tamparo W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite a plethora of clinical guidelines and evidence outlining the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids, these medications continue to be underused in the treatment of asthma. This article reviews the justification for prescribing inhaled steroids as first-line therapy, discusses indications for their use, and compar...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Laurie S,Khan D

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most changes that occur in the aging face are related to gravity working on skin that is becoming progressively thinner, drier, and less elastic. Exposure to sunlight hastens these changes, and protection from the sun is the only proved way to delay them. Dermabrasion, chemabrasion, and collagen implant (Zyderm) injec...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Larrabee WF Jr,Caro I

更新日期：1984-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is difficult to diagnose, and differentiating between ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) can be challenging. Overlapping symptoms of UC and CD often delay diagnosis, despite availability of endoscopic, radiologic, and histologic tools. This delay in diagnosis is quite com...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Arai R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Motor fluctuations and dyskinesia often develop in patients with Parkinson's disease after 3 to 5 years of levodopa therapy. Dosage adjustments, addition of a second medication to the drug regimen, and dietary modifications may help maximize response to symptomatic therapy. Given the dramatic variability of symptoms a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Silverstein PM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of opioids for patients with chronic noncancer pain has increased dramatically, and with increasing use there is increasing concern about the potential for abuse and addiction during long-term treatment. Clinicians should avoid viewing formal or subjective risk assessment as a means of classifying patients int...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Gordon A,Cone EJ,DePriest AZ,Axford-Gatley RA,Passik SD

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was undertaken to determine whether the platelet estimate included in the routine CBC is being utilized as a guide to ordering quantitative platelet counts. Requisition slips and results were reviewed for a one-month period. The data showed that platelet estimates were not being used properly. In fact, much of...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Weinstein JS,Foster JD,Stinson LE

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of primary Pseudomonas maltophilia pneumonia. Presenting symptoms were fever and chills of two days' duration and a density in the right upper lobe. Sputum culture showed normal flora, and multiple blood cultures were negative. Antibiotic therapy initially with penicil...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Sarkar TK,Gilardi G,Aguam AS,Josephson J,Leventhal GL

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Not all of the costs of private practice, particularly those related to government regulation, are within your control. However, there are steps, both large and small, that you can take to get fees under control and to eliminate or reduce expenditures. Dr Orient suggests a number of these. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Orient JM

更新日期：1994-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a very common condition that is usually manifested by heartburn or regurgitation. Reflux esophagitis, caused by mucosal exposure to the backflow of caustic gastric contents, is primarily a result of lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Diagnostic workup varies but commonly include...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Sutherland JE

更新日期：1991-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Recognition and appropriate treatment of IBS can be challenging. A rational approach to management focuses on a positive diagnosis based on the characteristic pattern of symptoms and the exclusion of organic disorders. Dietary modification and pharmacologic therapy may be useful for relieving symptoms. Patient educati...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Harris MS

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Careful attention to the practical aspects of oral anticoagulant therapy can improve patient compliance and lessen the risk of bleeding complications. A variety of risk factors for bleeding associated with oral anticoagulant therapy have been defined and should be assessed before initiating therapy. Recent investigati...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Brigden ML

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Common dislocations that can usually be managed in the office include anterior dislocations of the shoulder, posterior dislocations of the elbow and joints of the fingers and toes, and lateral dislocations of the patella. A systematic approach based on an understanding of the mechanism of injury, roentgenographic docu...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Huffer JM

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary care physician can often delineate the cause of chest pain in a patient under 21 years of age after a thoughtful, careful, and thorough history and physical examination. Occasionally, an ECG and a chest x-ray film may be helpful. Noncardiac causes for the chest pain should be explored, and if found, the ch...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Diehl AM

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most patients with community-acquired pneumonia are treated as outpatients, and choice of therapy is usually empirical because the etiologic agent is unknown. Therapy should include coverage for both typical and atypical organisms. In geographic areas with highly resistant S pneumoniae, one of the newer fluoroquinolon...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Farber MO

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the introduction of estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR), the number of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has considerably increased. This is particularly true for elderly patients as the majority have a low GFR. Chronic kidney disease has a significant impact on a patient's outcome. We have revie...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Abdelhafiz AH,Tan E,El Nahas M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism is a serious and, often, asymptomatic complication of hip surgery. A reliable screening test is needed to detect thrombi early to prevent death from pulmonary emboli. Noninvasive screening tests were ineffective in our study of 453 patients. We recommend early use of ventilation/perfusion lung s...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Mitsunaga MM,Ferris EB 3rd,Kong AY,Kistner RL,Mayfield GW,Lindberg RF,Jones DA

更新日期：1986-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompt and accurate diagnosis of patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is of outmost importance as delays in identifying this clinical entity have detrimental effects on both morbidity and mortality. Initial noninvasive assessment of these patients has traditionally incl...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Vargas PE,Lopez-Candales A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:GRATEFUL MED is a computer program for searching the medical literature, designed with the novice in mind. It contains an extensive list of medical subject headings, so the user does not have to page through an index of key words before starting the search. Because of its efficiency and ease of operation, the program ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Schell CL,Rathe RJ

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Joint space infections continue to be among the most common forms of arthritis. Diagnosis can be difficult, particularly in the presence of underlying joint disease. Septic arthritis should be suspected in all patients who present with an acutely swollen joint. Immediate joint aspiration with Gram's stain and culture ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Evanchick CE,Davis DE,Harrington TM

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sexual addiction model enables physicians to understand the self-destructive behavior of patients whose actions may otherwise appear inexplicable. When a person is preoccupied with sex and continues to engage in compulsive sexual activity despite adverse consequences (eg, loss of marriage, job, health, freedom), h...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Schneider JP

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scleroderma, psoriasis, lichen planus, and other skin disorders may signal a more serious internal disease. Physicians who recognize such clues can initiate early treatment while disease is in its early stages. The authors of this article describe several of the more common dermatologic conditions linked to systemic d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kirsner RS,Federman DG

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When a patient presents with involuntary weight loss, the etiologic considerations can be overwhelming. To plan a cost-effective workup, physicians need to be aware of the most common causes of weight loss and the tests that yield the most pertinent data. Drs Wise and Craig review the clinical studies on unintentional...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Wise GR,Craig D

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An understanding of the causes and course of acute allergic contact dermatitis aids in recognition of this common problem. The most frequent cause is the Rhus group (poison ivy, oak, and sumac), and a large percentage of the US population is sensitized to this group of allergens. With severe cases, prompt administrati...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Wooldridge WE

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen therapy is tremendously valuable for patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency. A physician's prescription is needed to obtain Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance-company reimbursement, and certain guidelines must be followed: Patients are selected if significant hypoxemia is present, appropriate pharmacolog...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Petty TL

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification of the cause and subsequent specific therapy are indicated for those prolonged or relapsing fevers that follow abdominal surgery. On rare occasions, these fevers can be attributed to potentially life-threatening occult infections, including maxillary sinusitis, acute cholecystitis, antibiotic-related ps...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Gleckman RA,Roth RM

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of patients can be easily weaned from mechanical ventilation, but a substantial minority pose considerable difficulty. In such cases, the cause of ventilator dependency should be identified and correctable factors should be rectified. An organized plan of management, a team approach, optimal pulmonary and...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Tobin MJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00