Common disorders of pigmentation: when are more than cosmetic cover-ups required?

abstract：:Preview Drug-induced aseptic meningitis is an unusual adverse reaction associated with a number of medications. In this report, the authors present a case related to use of trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole and summarize the available data regarding various proposed mechanisms of drug-induced meningitis. The usual clinic...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Wong JG,Hathaway SC,Paat JJ,Paterson RW,Steele GH Jr

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric volvulus is torsion of the stomach, which can compromise the gastric orifices and result in either acute or chronic and intermittent symptoms. We believe that gastric volvulus, especially when partial or intermittent, may be more common than has been previously thought. The condition should be suspected in any...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Llaneza PP,Salt WB 2nd

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A concerted national effort has reduced cardiovascular mortality rates in the general US population. Unfortunately, not all ethnic groups have benefited equally from these improvements in our national health. The author presents insights into social and clinical factors that affect cardiovascular disease among Hispani...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Caralis PV

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-acquired pneumonia is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and is often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. Although it can be caused by a wide variety of micro-organisms, the pneumococcus, atypicals, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Mandell LA

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rocky Mountain spotted fever, caused by a rickettsial organism transmitted by the bite of a tick, can be confused with many more common diseases. Diagnosis is made more challenging by the fact that treatment is most efficacious if begun before the second week of illness. Tetracycline and doxycycline are the most succe...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fischer JJ

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, yet because AF can often be intermittent or lacking in overt symptoms, its prevalence is underestimated, and it may be diagnosed only incidentally. Because AF is a potent ischemic stroke risk factor and stroke rates are similar for paroxysmal...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Saliba W

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart transplantation is the treatment of choice for a select group of patients with end-stage heart failure. Survival rates have increased and complication rates have decreased due to better immunosuppressive agents, improvement in organ procurement and surgical technique, and overall increase in experience for perfo...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kansara P,Kobashigawa JA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple lifesaving options are currently available for treatment of acute myocardial infarction as a medical emergency. Serial electrocardiography and continuous ST-segment monitoring, urgent echocardiography, rapid enzyme analysis, and cardiac catheterization may all assist in the accurate and early diagnosis of acu...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kahn JK,Cragg DR,Almany SL,Ajluni SC

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A varied and balanced diet is usually adequate to meet the energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral requirements of adults and the elderly. However, some high-risk groups may require supplementation or special dietary recommendations. Some examples are persons on a weight-loss diet, alcoholics, premenopausal women, women...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fahey PJ,Boltri JM,Monk JS

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have a profound impact on emotional health and quality of life, and current treatments are sometimes unsatisfactory for patients facing this lifelong disease. Probiotics, which can normalize gastrointestinal microflora, may alleviate symptoms of IBS. OBJECTIVE:...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hun L

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Not since the early 1950s has the number of new cases of syphilis been as high as it is now. The infectious agent, Treponema pallidum, is extremely difficult to culture in vitro and almost impossible to see by conventional light microscopy. A nonspecific antibody test is used for screening and a specific treponemal an...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Farnes SW,Setness PA

更新日期：1990-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview In most patients with stable angina pectoris, symptoms can be controlled successfully with drug therapy. Revascularization procedures should be reserved for those at high risk for cardiac events and those who do not respond to optimal therapy with any of the three classes of antianginal agents. In this article...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Thadani U,Chohan A

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-induced aseptic meningitis is a syndrome that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute and recurrent aseptic meningitis. It has been observed in all age-groups and can occur following the use of a wide spectrum of pharmaceutical agents. Presumptive diagnosis is made by demonstrating the resolut...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Chaudhry HJ,Cunha BA

更新日期：1991-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) refers to several subgroups of disease in which the mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) is elevated to more than 25 mm Hg, pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) ≤ 15 mmHg, and an elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) > 3 Wood units as confirmed by right heart catheterizati...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Velayati A,Valerio MG,Shen M,Tariq S,Lanier GM,Aronow WS

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence indicates that preventive healthcare in childhood reduces healthcare costs and enhances health. Physicians can assume a leadership role in promoting children's health by incorporating health promotion measures into their everyday practice, serving as resource persons or leaders in community and school efforts...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fletcher DJ,Nelson JH,Nelson NE

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 90% of children, otitis media with effusion resolves within 3 months. When it persists longer, it is considered chronic. Initial treatment of chronic otitis media with effusion is repeated courses of antibiotics, and a short course of steroids may be appropriate. Use of antihistamines and decongestants has not been...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Terris MH,Magit AE,Davidson TM

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High blood pressure is unquestionably a risk factor for premature morbidity and mortality, especially from coronary artery disease and stroke. Risk of clinical manifestations of coronary artery disease increases dramatically if other risk factors, such as a history of cigarette smoking, hypercholesterolemia, left vent...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Borhani NO

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly are predisposed to adverse drug reactions because of age-related physiologic changes, interaction of one drug with another, and interaction between a drug and a coexisting medical condition. Recognition of such adverse reactions is essential, because many are reversible and many are even preventable. Asses...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Harper CM,Newton PA,Walsh JR

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exercise-induced asthma can appear as one of many forms of airway hyperreactivity or as a unique clinical entity. Simple spirometry confirms the suspected clinical diagnosis in most instances, although more sensitive measurements of airway obstruction may be required. In general, the asthmatic need not restrict physic...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Gerhard H,Schachter EN

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Febrile convulsions affect about 1 child in 30. Most of these children have a good outcome with no sequelae and do not require prophylactic medication. Differential diagnosis should include meningitis, epilepsy, hypoglycemia, and encephalopathies and other central nervous system disorders. Children with a high risk fo...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Leung AK,Robson WL

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary pulmonary nodules are usually identified on routine chest radiographs in asymptomatic patients. Most nodules have a benign cause, but bronchogenic carcinoma, metastases, and other malignant processes are important causes as well and must be excluded in differential diagnosis. Plain chest radiography, computed...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Dholakia S,Rappaport DC

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simple screening tests are available to detect abnormalities in the plasma coagulation system and platelet function. Prothrombin time reflects the integrity of the extrinsic system, while activated partial thromboplastin time indicates whether the intrinsic system is intact. Thrombin clotting time is a measure of the ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Horwitz CA

更新日期：1981-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Multilevel noncontiguous thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis (MNST) is a relatively rare entity. The objective of this retrospective study was to investigate whether a technique involving a one-stage posterior debridement and decompression, combined with an intervertebral fusion and posterior instrumenta...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Chen RS,Liao X,Xiong ML,Chen FR,Wang BW,Huang JM,Chen XL,Yin GH,Liu HY,Jin DD

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic kidney disease is a global public health concern. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) prediction based on serum creatinine is used to assess renal function in the elderly. The Cockcroft-Gault (CG) formula, based on body surface area (CG/BSA formula), and the Modified Diet and Renal Disease formula (MDRD ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Alagiakrishnan K,Senthilselvan A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The work of psychotherapists who have a cognitive-behavioral orientation and are trained in time-limited, focused psychotherapy has proved to be beneficial in the setting of a comprehensive medical and health maintenance organization. Group interventions that deal with relaxation, social skills, depression, agoraphobi...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Upper D,Kantor LE,Kulich RJ,Wurzelmann H,Bigwood GF

更新日期：1984-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy for osteomyelitis requires a multidisciplinary approach. A precise microbiologic diagnosis and adequate debridement of necrotic tissue are essential. Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis usually responds to antimicrobial therapy. The presence of an abscess or a metaphyseal cavity in hematogenous osteomyelitis and ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Bamberger DM

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyponatremia (serum sodium <135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte disorder in community or hospitalized patients. Serum sodium levels should be corrected at a proper rate in patients with hyponatremia, since overcorrection of serum sodium levels is related to devastating neurologic consequences, such as the osmotic demye...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Filippatos TD,Liamis G,Elisaf MS

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fear of the needle is a real issue with some patients and may be an obstacle to inducing anesthesia before minor surgical procedures are performed. Adults may express this fear verbally or, out of embarrassment, even avoid coming to the physician's office. Children may become intensely anxious and hysterical. In this ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Holmes HS

更新日期：1991-02-15 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