Peripartum complications. Hemorrhage, embolism, hypertension, and infection.

abstract：:In public whirlpools, low disinfectant levels and inadequate monitoring are clearly a public health concern. Implementing guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control seems to be the most reasonable approach to preventing dermatitis in persons who use these facilities. Physicians should be on the alert for ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Breitenbach RA

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient with jaundice may be accurately diagnosed through clinical history, physical findings, and noninvasive laboratory and radiologic examinations available in most community hospitals. Ultrasonography is usually the procedure of choice in initial evaluation, but if acute cholecystitis is suspected, hepatobilia...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Marin GA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Point-of-care testing (POCT) is widely used to measure blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, although its use in measuring glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels is less common, perhaps due to perceived performance issues and access to the technology. METHODS:Forty blood samples were analyzed in duplica...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Knaebel J,Irvin BR,Xie CZ

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a new and frightening epidemic. Epidemiology has clearly delineated the mechanisms of spread as sexual intercourse, transfer of blood, and vertical transfer from infected mother to newborn child. Although much remains to be answered about infection with the AIDS virus, pres...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Scutchfield FD,Benenson AS

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The many types of pigmentation disorders may present in diverse forms and distributions and have various causes. They can be inherited (eg, vitiligo, familial periorbital hyperpigmentation), acquired (eg, postinflammatory pityriasis alba, idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, Becker's nevus, melasma), infectious (eg, tine...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hacker SM

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Views and clinical practice on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women have varied widely over the last several decades. The 1990s showed a dramatic decline in prescribing and only recently are prescription rates increasing again. Use of HRT is first line for women suffering from the symptoms of men...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Beck KL,Anderson MC,Kirk JK

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview Few people can say they have never experienced some form of pressure-related changes while flying. Although uncommon on commercial flights, severe middle ear blocks do occur. Drawing from his experience treating military pilots, Dr Brown discusses the causes of barotrauma, steps that airline passengers can tak...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Brown TP

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scleroderma is no longer the diagnostic or therapeutic dilemma it previously was. New diagnostic techniques facilitate earlier diagnosis, and many symptoms are amenable to treatment. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Phillips RM Jr,Wasner CK

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is the most feared complication among patients with atrial fibrillation. Oral anticoagulation therapy with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) has been the gold standard for stroke prevention for the past 60 years. However, VKA therapy has many downsides, including risk for bleeding, a narrow therapeutic window, and t...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Truffa AA,Lopes RD,Newby LK

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coma is a common, life-threatening medical problem encountered by primary care physicians. The principles of emergency management mandate that adequate oxygenation, blood flow, and supplementation with thiamine and glucose be given to the brain before a thorough diagnostic evaluation is undertaken. Knowledge of the us...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Alguire PC

更新日期：1990-05-01 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：:Chronic hepatitis B is a complex disease for which there are an increasing number of approved treatment options. Clinicians who strive to keep up to date on the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B will be in the best position to meet the challenge of managing patients with this serious infection. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Tsai N

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients, whether they live in the community or in long-term care facilities. Management of viral infections in older adults is complicated by factors that include the infrequency or absence of common signs and symptoms of infection and advers...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Bader MS,McKinsey DS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the basis of currently available information, the following recommendations can be made for treating osteoporosis. Women with no contraindications should maintain a total calcium intake of 1,000 mg daily before menopause and 1,500 mg daily after menopause. Calcium supplementation should be considered adjunct treatm...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Trachtenbarg DE

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：: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：:While there is evidence for cardiac arrhythmias associated with macrolide and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, there is still debate among health care providers as to whether this risk of arrhythmia is overstated. A joint panel of the US Food and Drug Administration suggested that macrolide and fluoroquinolone labels need...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Cornett E,Novitch MB,Kaye AD,Pann CA,Bangalore HS,Allred G,Bral M,Jhita PK,Kaye AM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty of 24 hypertensive patients, six of whom had severe disease, had a reduction in standing blood pressure to less than 140/90 mm Hg after six weeks of treatment with prazosin alone or prazosin plus other antihypertensive drugs. The absence of significant side effects was impressive. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Turner AS,Watson OF,Peel JO

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe myocardial ischemia and infarction cause release of catecholamines, with exposure of injured myocardial cells to relatively high concentrations during the transitional period in which myocyte injury worsens. In experimental animals, the number of beta-adrenergic receptors increases markedly without any change i...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Willerson JT,Buja LM

更新日期：1988-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of primary breast cancer with excision of the tumor plus radiation is now an accepted alternative to mastectomy in women who desire breast preservation and have a suitable clinical presentation. Tumor size and location should be carefully considered before applying treatment with this method, the primary con...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lichter AS

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding from esophagogastric varices carries a high mortality rate. Active variceal bleeding can usually be temporarily controlled medically with a combination of intravenous vasopressin and nitroglycerin, with balloon tamponade, or with endoscopic sclerotherapy. Because of the high likelihood of recurrence, long-ter...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Marshall JB

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Recent major publications, such as the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes trial, the Advance in Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Preterax and Diamicron MR Controlled Evaluation tria...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Chokrungvaranon N,Deer J,Reaven PD

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiectasis is characterized by permanent, abnormal dilation of the bronchi with chronic inflammation and infection. Bronchiectasis is either caused by or associated with several systemic disorders, and in a significant number of cases, the underlying etiology remains unidentified and is subsequently referred to as...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lazarus A,Myers J,Fuhrer G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair loss is a common problem likely to be encountered by a clinical practitioner. The most frequent causes of hair loss in pediatric patients include tinea capitis, alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and trichotillomania. In the adult population, causes to be considered are alopecia areata and hair loss associated w...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Phillips JH 3rd,Smith SL,Storer JS

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Auscultation is the core of pediatric cardiovascular evaluation and should be performed according to a routine. The four heart sounds should be sought in order at their usual locations, with particular attention to the second sound because of its important diagnostic role in congenital cyanotic heart disease. The next...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kulangara RJ,Strong WB,Miller MD

更新日期：1982-07-01 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

authors： Babb RR

更新日期：1978-05-01 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 best treatment for adenocarcinoma of the prostate depends on the patient's age, general medical condition, life expectancy, and willingness to accept such side effects as impotence. Radical prostatectomy or full-dose radiation therapy are usually curative when cancer is confined to the gland. The technique of pros...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Soloway MS

更新日期：1988-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of topical tretinoin (Retin-A) for comedonal lesions, benzoyl peroxide for inflamed papules and pustules, and topical or oral antibiotics for more severe or widespread disease gives excellent results for the majority of patients with acne. At present, oral isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) (Accutane) should ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Greer KE

更新日期：1985-05-01 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