Reiter's syndrome. A possibility in patients with reactive arthritis.

abstract：:The end point in peptic ulcer disease is a crater in the mucosa. The cause of gastric ulcers seems to be the breakdown of defensive factors, which then allows damage from endogenous and/or exogenous aggressive factors. Aggressive factors are more important in duodenal ulcer formation. Treatment options discussed herei...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ziller SA 3rd,Netchvolodoff CV

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease occur often. Severity should be established by signs and symptoms and by reference to baseline pulmonary function test results when necessary. If the exacerbation is mild to moderate, treatment should include antibiotics, theophylline, beta agonists, and muc...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hagedorn SD

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a commercially available weight loss program on weight and glycemic control among obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants included 69 patients (49 females, 20 males) with type 2 diabetes who had a mean +/- SD age of 52.2 +/- 9.5 years, a body mass index ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Foster GD,Borradaile KE,Vander Veur SS,Leh Shantz K,Dilks RJ,Goldbacher EM,Oliver TL,Lagrotte CA,Homko C,Satz W

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Present evidence suggests that the most important nutritional factor bearing on the risk of development of diabetes mellitus is an excessive caloric intake. Other evidence suggests that both dietary prevention of diabetes and mitigation of hyperglycemia by dietary means can prevent morbidity and mortality from the mic...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： West KM

更新日期：1976-09-01 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：:This case report describes prolongation of a patient's prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time possibly due to coadministration of warfarin and an overdose of an acetaminophen-propoxyphene combination analgesic. Patients receive warfarin for many indications, and concomitant use of an analgesic agent is commo...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Justice JL,Kline SS

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Joint and soft-tissue aspiration and injection procedures are relatively easy to master once the physician has acquired an understanding of the techniques and subtleties of performing these procedures at certain sites. These techniques can be used to diagnose and treat many painful joint and soft-tissue conditions and...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Rifat SF,Moeller JL

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although leprosy is increasing in incidence in the United States, it is confined almost entirely to immigrants from developing countries and their close contacts. While the clinical disease has not changed, leprosy has diffused more widely throughout the United States as a result of migration. Primary care physicians ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Pust RE,Campos-Outcalt D

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

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：:Treatment of asymptomatic diverticulosis is geared to the prevention of constipation, with vigilance for possible signs of complications. A bulky stool decreases colonic intraluminal pressures, probably lessening pain and the chance of development of new diverticula. Increased stool weight may be achieved by the addit...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Herrera AF

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) are common functional bowel disorders. Patients with IBS-C or CIC often present with ≥ 1 comorbidity that coincides with either of these conditions. These comorbidities may make underappreciated contributions to the ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Nellesen D,Chawla A,Oh DL,Weissman T,Lavins BJ,Murray CW

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination therapy is a cost-effective and rational approach to treatment of severe hypertension and of mild to moderate hypertension that is refractory to monotherapy. The method has several advantages, most notably improved tolerability and enhanced antihypertensive efficacy. Long-term prospective studies are neede...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Houston MC

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exercise-induced bronchospasm is a common complication of asthma. Aggressive treatment of this conditions permits patients to maintain full activity despite their illness. Since most asthmatic patients are healthy except for an intermittent respiratory problem, providing them the opportunity to exercise in all weather...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Brook CJ

更新日期：1992-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old woman was hospitalized several times after having an acute anteroseptal transmural infarction. Her course was complicated by recurrent ventricular tachycardia and severe left ventricular failure. Chest x-ray films showed pulmonary congestion and mild right pleural effusion. Two-dimensional echocardiograp...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Cheng TC

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical history and physical examination remain the most important factors in determining the presence, anatomic location, and physiologic extent of arterial occlusive disease and the need for operation. The physician should refrain from ordering arteriography to confirm the diagnosis of arterial disease unless o...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Barnes RW

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicide is a major public health problem in the United States. Psychiatric disorders that feature or lead to suicidal ideation may be overlooked in the primary care setting because patients are reluctant to broach the subject. In this article, Dr Hamilton describes how physicians can open a dialogue with patients so t...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hamilton NG

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The toxic effects of cocaine are becoming more widely recognized as the popularity of the drug increases. Although overdose is usually fatal, treatment is available for users who experience agitation, seizure, arrhythmias, severe hypertension, or other side effects. Hospital admission is often necessary to allow monit...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lobl JK,Carbone LD

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are disorders that affect millions of people in the United States and other countries in the world. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that has cellular and molecular pathways. Affected patients have recurrent episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, c...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Berger WE,Cline DC

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term "autoimmune thyroid disease" encompasses all of the autoimmune thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, most cases of silent thyroiditis, and postpartum thyroiditis. Extrathyroidal manifestations (e.g., ophthalmopathy, dermopathy) can occur in Graves' disease and, less commonly,...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fatourechi V

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:The new oral anticoagulants have many advantages over vitamin K antagonists, but they are still associated with a troublesome incidence of major bleeding. Additionally, the absence of a reversal agent for the new oral anticoagulants is a barrier to their more widespread use. Currently, there are 3 potential reversal a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Costin J,Ansell J,Laulicht B,Bakhru S,Steiner S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even modest alcohol ingestion can increase the risk of steatosis, and long-term, excessive consumption can lead to alcoholic hepatitis and eventually cirrhosis. Most patients with clinically significant alcoholic liver disease have histologic findings typical of all three conditions. The only clearly beneficial treatm...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hill DB,Kugelmas M

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent resurgence of rheumatic fever reported in eight locations in the United States after years of decline has several noteworthy characteristics. Most patients were children of families in high- to middle-income brackets with ready access to medical care. In four of the outbreaks, the majority of patients were ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ayoub EM

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine if there is an association between lipid levels, serum albumin, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients on dialysis. METHODS:Lipid profiles, albumin, and CRP levels were collected after a 12-hour fast from patients with end-stage renal disease (N = 105) who were on chro...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Bowden RG,Wilson RL

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess improvements in quality of life measurements during the open-label portion of a trial examining duration of efficacy of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in a simulated adult workplace environment. METHODS:A 4-week, open-label, dose-optimization phase followed by a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Brams M,Giblin J,Gasior M,Gao J,Wigal T

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallstones are very common, but at least two thirds of detected stones are asymptomatic and a large number undoubtedly go undetected. The presence of symptoms or complications is the indication for surgery. It is important to accurately identify which symptoms are caused by gallstones, because removing the gallbladder...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Egbert AM

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinalysis and urine chemistries are most helpful in determining whether acute renal failure is due to a prerenal, renal, or postrenal cause. A plain film of the abdomen should be obtained, with ultrasound or computed tomography also being done if obstruction is suspected. When prerenal and postrenal causes have been ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Harter HR,Martin KJ

更新日期：1982-12-01 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

authors： Thadani U,Chohan A

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, the CHD mortality rate has shown a recent decline. This has been attributed to lower fat consumption in the general population, with associated lower serum cholesterol levels. Thus, diet seems to be an important factor in cont...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fletcher DJ,Rogers DA

更新日期：1985-04-01 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