Abstract:
:Glaucoma is a group of diseases leading to characteristic cupping and damage of the optic nerve head associated with progressive visual loss. The exact mechanism of damage is unknown, but current research is pointing toward a multifactorial disease process, in which elevated intraocular pressure is just one of the factors. Early detection and proper management are imperative because of the disease's prevalence, progressive and often insidious nature, and significant associated morbidity.
journal_name
Postgrad Medjournal_title
Postgraduate medicineauthors
Chaudhry I,Wong Ssubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1996-05-01 00:00:00pages
247-8, 251-2, 257-9, Pass;Missue
5eissn
0032-5481issn
1941-9260journal_volume
99pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract::Seven bried case reports representing variations of atrial flutter point up important considerations bearing on diagnosis: situations predisposing individuals to atrial flutter with 1:1 atrioventricular conduction, the need for special care in placing ECG leads for continuous monitoring, the use of carotid sinus massa...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1977.11714577
更新日期:1977-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The spectrum of interaction between drugs and the kidney is broad. Most drugs are excreted at least partially by the kidney, and renal function affects drug bioavailability, volume of drug distribution, and drug metabolism and rate of drug elimination. Drug therapy not only is potentially hazardous in patients with re...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1978.11714978
更新日期:1978-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Both recreational and elite athletes often sustain musculoskeletal injuries. Common problems--muscle cramps, burners (or stingers), and ankle and shoulder injuries--can be managed effectively with certain basic techniques. Initial measures are particularly important in facilitating the injured athlete's rapid return t...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-08-03 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1986.11699529
更新日期:1986-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::The rate of decrease in coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality in the United States has slowed, probably in association with the aging of the population and the increasing rates of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Worldwide, guidelines for reducing risk of CHD and lowering lipid levels must continue to evolv...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3810/pgm.09.2004.suppl34.206
更新日期:2004-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic stable angina (CSA) impairs patient quality of life, is associated with increased patient mortality, and is a prominent symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the latter being prevalent worldwide in patients. Currently, therapeutic options for patients with CSA include β-blockers, calcium channel blockers, ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2013.11.2711
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Obesity is currently a worldwide epidemic, and will likely only increase in prevalence in the coming years. The incidence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) seems to be paralleling obesity. The MetS is strongly linked to insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Nonalcoholic fatty liver...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2008.07.1800
更新日期:2008-07-31 00:00:00
abstract::Metformin is a first-line pharmacological treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus because of its favorable overall profile, including its glucose-lowering ability, weight-neutral effects, and low risk of hypoglycemia; however, gastrointestinal (GI) intolerance may limit use in some patients. Extended-rele...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2011.01.2241
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:The majority of patients seeking medical care for chronic pain consult a primary care physician (PCP). Because systemic opioids are commonly prescribed to patients with chronic pain, PCPs are attempting to balance the competing priorities of providing adequate pain relief while reducing risks for opioid misu...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.2018.1448207
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::As one patient put it after hearing his treatment options for a stage I testicular tumor, "If you're gonna have cancer, this is about as easy a road as you get." With recognition of the importance of orchiectomy, development of the nerve-sparing lymph node dissection procedure, and availability of modern chemotherapy ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.1999.04.699
更新日期:1999-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Carotid endarterectomy for carotid artery stenosis is valuable for some patients, but not all. Results of clinical trials in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients provide guidance on use of this common vascular procedure. The authors of this article describe the controversies and concerns with the procedure and give t...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2000.5.15.1093
更新日期:2000-05-15 00:00:00
abstract::Dealing with the complex problem of pregnancy in adolescence may involve working with many people. If the physician approaches the patient with an attitude of acceptance and understanding, the adolescent girl may be helped to make realistic decisions concerning her pregnancy and to adjust in a healthy manner. If she d...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1978.11714997
更新日期:1978-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::An exploratory subgroup analysis of a prospective, randomized, double-blind, forced-titration study comparing the efficacy and safety of once-daily olmesartan medoxomil (OM) and losartan potassium (LOS) in patients with stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension is reported. After a 3- to 4-week placebo run-in period, eligible p...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.3810/pgm.2012.05.2549
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Providing medical care for patients with mental disabilities may be challenging and financially unappealing because of the need for extra time and effort. Nonetheless, primary care physicians can meet the medical needs of these patients and benefit from working with a team approach that fosters open communication and ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3810/pgm.1999.11.776
更新日期:1999-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a large percentage of patients with upper airway disease, asthma and sinusitis occur concomitantly. As many as 88% of patients with asthma exhibit the symptoms of rhinitis, and half of rhinitic patients have asthma. In this article, Dr Muller explores the interrelationship of sinusitis and asthma, including charact...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2000.10.1263
更新日期:2000-10-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.1992.11701469
更新日期:1992-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::Breast pain is a common, often distressing problem among women. After significant disease is ruled out, most patients respond to simple reassurance. Others, however, require treatment because symptoms interfere with their lifestyle. The authors offer practical suggestions for tailoring treatment for these patients acc...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.1997.11.369
更新日期:1997-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The Editor welcomes readers' comments, and selected letters are published each month. Letters must be signed and should be sent to Editor's Mail at the address shown. The journal reserves the right to condense letters if necessary for space. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1982.11716008
更新日期:1982-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 65-year-old woman presented to the hospital with weight loss and diarrhea. A diagnosis of thyroid storm was established by the presence of fever, lethargy, tachycardia, heart failure (HF), and abnormal thyroid function tests. An acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was suspected because of anteroseptal ST-segment elevation...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3810/pgm.2009.05.2012
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The traditional cornerstones of analgesic therapy for patients with acute pain have been oral therapies; however, all oral agents exhibit a variety of potentially dose-limiting or intolerable adverse effects in patients. Elderly patients and those with concomitant conditions already being managed with multiple systemi...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.2013.1110567011
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Preview The ultrasensitive third-generation assay for thyrotropin (TSH) is now the "gold standard" for measuring thyroid activity. Who should be screened with it, and what further studies should be done if results are abnormal? Which patients with subclinical disease should receive treatment? Drs Brody and Reichard di...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1995.11946028
更新日期:1995-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Acute cardiac events involving coronary symptoms, elevated enzyme levels, and electrocardiographic changes without the development of Q waves often result in higher rates of reinfarction and unstable angina than do more severe myocardial infarctions. The incidence of these non-Q wave events is on the rise, possibly be...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2000.02.890
更新日期:2000-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1995.11946093
更新日期:1995-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:There is limited and contradictory information regarding the role of serum ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this study we examine the effects of OSA and obesity on IMA and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and detect whether IMA and IL-6 may be potential biomarkers in OSA. METHODS:Fi...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.2016.1203237
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Gastroesophageal reflux provokes asthma in many patients. Conversely, asthma predisposes to gastroesophageal reflux. In many patients, reflux therapy will ameliorate asthma. Recognition of this relationship is facilitated by physician awareness, clinical history, selected laboratory tests, and ultimately, a careful mo...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/00325481.1989.11704343
更新日期:1989-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal problem in diabetes, and its prevalence has been underestimated. The cause of diabetic diarrhea is unknown, but it is probably related to gastrointestinal motility disturbances secondary to diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Other causes (especially primary malabsorption syndromes and...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1992.11701372
更新日期:1992-06-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.3810/pgm.2009.03.1984
更新日期:2009-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Abdominal paracentesis is a useful and safe technique in the evaluation of ascites. The withdrawn ascitic fluid should be routinely analyzed for appearance, blood cell count, and amylase and total protein concentrations; examined cytologically; and cultured. Results should either substantiate the clinical diagnosis or...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1978.11714844
更新日期:1978-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The prevalence of obesity and diabetes is epidemic. Severe insulin resistance (defined as the need for > or = 200 units of insulin per day to achieve glycemic control) is commonly seen with obesity and can complicate diabetes management. The management of patients with diabetes who have severe insulin resistance is di...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3810/pgm.2010.01.2110
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Vasculitis encompasses a wide variety of diseases. Because diagnosis may be difficult, a careful evaluation is essential, including a detailed patient history, thorough physical examination, and appropriate laboratory studies. Diagnosis is based on clinicopathologic features that permit identification of the condition...
journal_title:Postgraduate medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/00325481.1991.11700988
更新日期:1991-07-01 00:00:00