Spirometry in office practice: getting full measure from a useful tool.

abstract：:The hydroxyl-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors of statin action are very effective and safe drugs, and they are widely used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and the prevention of primary and secondary cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, recent meta-analyses of previous studies done with...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Chrysant SG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ingested ethylene glycol is readily absorbed and metabolized into toxic metabolites that can cause CNS depression, cardiopulmonary failure, and renal failure. Thorough history taking, physical examination, and laboratory testing are essential for diagnosis. Careful differential diagnosis is important because symptoms ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： de Chazal I,Houghton B,Frock J

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Abnormal pro-inflammatory regulation of the immune system might contribute to the pathogenesis of hyperglycemia during pregnancy. We examined the correlations of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) with disease severity and assessed their predictive values. Methods: This re...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Wang J,Zhu QW,Cheng XY,Sha CX,Cui YB

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most patients with type 2 diabetes present with comorbid overweight or obesity. Reaching and maintaining acceptable glycemic control is more difficult in overweight and obese patients, and these conditions are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and other diseases. Glycemic management for these patients ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Mavian AA,Miller S,Henry RR

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:Splenomegaly is usually the result of systemic disease. The differential diagnosis can logically be subdivided into infectious, hematologic, metabolic, vascular, and neoplastic diseases which result in abnormalities of the lymphoid, reticuloendothelial, or vascular components of the spleen. Splenic enlargement increas...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Odom LF,Tubergen DG

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic pain is considered one of the most prevalent causes of costly and disabling medical conditions. This review will define chronic pain and its categories and then will summarize the effectiveness and side effects associated with the use of various antidepressants, including the tricyclics, the selective serotoni...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Khouzam HR

更新日期：2016-01-01 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

authors： Muller BA

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspirin-induced hypersensitivity affects a substantial number of people, including 20% or more of asthmatic patients. A dramatic flare of symptoms occurs after indigestion of aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and symptoms can persist even after the agent is discontinued. Fortunately, aspirin desensitiz...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Manning ME,Stevenson DD

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe gastroesophageal reflux disease is usually a chronic problem with periods of relapse, but effective medical and surgical therapies are available. Two recently introduced agents, omeprazole (Prilosec) and cisapride (Propulsid), represent advances in medical therapy; the safety of long-term, continuous omeprazole...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Marshall JB

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile lesions are a discomfiting affliction demanding skillful diagnosis and management by the primary care physician. This article discusses and illustrates 14 common types, delineating characteristics, course, and treatment. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Witherington R

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Performing office surgery well is an art. You can accomplish this by being attentive to several factors. These include, but are not limited to, providing an office environment that is pleasant, restful, and happy; using proper lighting, instruments, and suture techniques; using gentle techniques for local infiltration...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Clavin HD

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case described here illustrates the need to consider milk-alkali syndrome in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia, even in this age of histamine2 blockers and mucosal protectors. Thorough history taking and gastrointestinal workup help rule out alternative causes of hypercalcemia, such as cancer, hyperparat...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Newmark K,Nugent P

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In most cases, patients presenting with "the worst headache ever" are found to have a benign condition, notably migraine, toxic vascular headache, or exertion-induced headache. However, ominous causes first must be excluded by appropriate investigation, such as computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging scans ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Edmeads J

更新日期：1989-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:With advancements in medical imaging and current emphasis on regular physical examinations, multiple pulmonary lesions increasingly are being detected, including bilateral pulmonary lesions. Video-assisted thoracic surgery is an important method for treating such lesions. Most of video-assisted thoracic surg...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Yang X,Wang L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With rising health care costs in the United States, trainees will be increasingly challenged in discussing testing stewardship with patients. OBJECTIVE:We piloted a high-value care (HVC) communication skills curriculum utilizing the Four Habits Model for communication. We hoped residents would 1) learn to...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Duran A,Donelan C,Bowman Peterson J,Gladding SP,Weissmann P,Roth CS

更新日期：2020-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Heparin and warfarin sodium (Coumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) are used most often to treat acute and recurrent venous thromboembolic disease, arterial disease, valvular heart disease, and atrial fibrillation. These agents along with dextran, pneumatic compression devices, and gradient stockings are also used to prevent d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Dhami MS,Bona RD

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To compare the safety and efficacy of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-recommended doses of labetalol and nicardipine for hypertension (HTN) management in a subset of patients with renal dysfunction (RD). DESIGN:Randomized, open label, multicenter prospective clinical trial. SETTING:Thirteen U...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Varon J,Soto-Ruiz KM,Baumann BM,Borczuk P,Cannon CM,Chandra A,Cline DM,Diercks DB,Hiestand B,Hsu A,Jois-Bilowich P,Kaminski B,Levy P,Nowak RM,Schrock JW,Peacock WF

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：:External otitis is directly related to patient habit patterns. It is easily treated, but the habits must be changed to effect permanent cure. Serous otitis media is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss, and its presence my predispose to development of purulent otitis media. Removal of middle ear fluid may ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Keim RJ

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximal gastric vagotomy without drainage is widely accepted in Great Britain and Europe but in the United States has been done mainly in university centers. The operation denervates the acid-secreting parietal cell mass of the stomach, preserving vagal innervation to the gastric antrum and extragastric abdominal vis...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Sawyers JL

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare providers usually assess glycemic control in diabetic patients by measuring fasting plasma glucose and preprandial glucose levels, as well as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Evidence now suggests that elevated postprandial glucose concentrations may contribute to suboptimal glycemic control. Several medications and...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fasy EA,Buse JB

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal infections usually have characteristics that make them easily identifiable. In most cases, clinical diagnosis can be readily confirmed by examining the lesions under Wood's light or by placing infected material in potassium hydroxide solution and examining the preparation microscopically. Dermatophytes can be r...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Millikan LE

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treated with atomoxetine were examined for time-to-onset and -resolution of common treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and male sexual dysfunction, and for changes in blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) upon atomoxetine discontinuation. METHODS:...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Upadhyaya H,Tanaka Y,Lipsius S,Kryzhanovskaya LA,Lane JR,Escobar R,Trzepacz PT,Allen AJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 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

authors： Beebe DK,Walley E

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic pelvic pain are challenging, from both diagnostic and therapeutic viewpoints. At the pain clinic at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Augusta, we have discovered over the past 3 years that psychiatric disease is probably underrecognized in these patients and that physicians are o...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Nolan TE,Elkins TE

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asian Americans exhibit a high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) compared with the general population in the United States. However, there are specific barriers to appropriate health care in the Asian American population, and CHB awareness is low. The aim of this study was to examine CHB awareness amon...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Upadhyaya N,Chang R,Davis C,Conti MC,Salinas-Garcia D,Tang H

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:Sinusitis may present as an indolent infection, without the classic symptoms and signs commonly expected, and will probably be missed in children who have only cough and persistent rhinorrhea unless this diagnosis is kept in mind. Plain radiography is the most commonly used diagnostic procedure for sinusitis, but comp...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Herrera AM,deShazo RD

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00