Value and utility of self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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：:Normalization of serum lipid levels should be initiated as soon as possible in patients with myocardial, cerebrovascular, or peripheral vascular disease. Clinical trials indicate that coronary artery disease and overall mortality rates can be reduced and atherosclerosis stabilized or reversed by lipid-lowering therapy...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Blankenhorn DH,Hodis HN

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-induced jaundice is relatively uncommon but can be a diagnostic puzzle. Because so many pharmaceutical classes and individual agents can produce jaundice, a thorough history of medications taken should be obtained from a patient presenting with jaundice. Jaundice usually resolves when the offending agent is disco...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Garabedian-Ruffalo SM,Ruffalo RL

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common and serious problem, and its diagnosis and treatment should not be the exclusive province of the cardiologist. Primary care physicians can very adequately manage most cases in a cost-effective manner. In this article, Dr Seager gives guidelines for a standard approach...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Seager LH

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fact that atopic dermatitis is such a common medical problem underlies the need for better understanding of the basic disease processes and the development of new therapeutic approaches. Infection is now recognized as an important exacerbating factor, and the role of inflammatory and immunologic mediators is recei...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Millikan LE

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In developed countries, prevalence is increasing of malignancy-related secondary lymphedema, usually resulting from lymph node resection or irradiation. Untreated lymphedema usually increases over time, and the physical and psychological sequelae in even mild cases demand appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Patients ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Tunkel RS,Lachmann E

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The urine of less than 3% of healthy persons shows more than three red cells per high-power field, which is about the limit of sensitivity of test strips for occult blood. Even minimal hematuria may herald serious problems and must be investigated. Common causes include infection, urethritis, and urethrotrigonitis (25...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Brown DC

更新日期：1987-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:With the recent availability of human insulin, we have entered a new era in therapy for diabetes mellitus. Human insulin is not a cure for diabetes; however, no disadvantages are known to be associated with its use at present. Human insulin costs less than the other purified insulins, and because of its potential adva...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ahrens ER,Gossain VV,Rovner DR

更新日期：1986-07-01 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：:A study was undertaken to determine whether the platelet estimate included in the routine CBC is being utilized as a guide to ordering quantitative platelet counts. Requisition slips and results were reviewed for a one-month period. The data showed that platelet estimates were not being used properly. In fact, much of...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Weinstein JS,Foster JD,Stinson LE

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal peripartum complications continue to be a significant problem in the United States, even among previously healthy women. The problems include peripartum bleeding, infection, hypertension, and thromboembolic disease. Primary care physicians are often called upon to treat these conditions. An awareness of the a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ritter DC,deShazo RD

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:The mechanism of action of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, such as saxagliptin, makes them suitable for combination therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Genetic, cultural, and environmental differences in individuals from different regions of the world may result in differences in treatment respons...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Karyekar C,Donovan M,Allen E,Fleming D,Ravichandran S,Chen R

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of pain syndromes clearly requires a multidimensional approach and involves social, psychologic, and somatic factors. At the Behavioral Medicine/Pain Therapy Center of Jewish Hospital, St Louis, most patients significantly increase social and physical activity using the combined approach outlined. A majorit...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Bakris GL,Zorumski CF

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview Manifestations of thyroid dysfunction may be totally misleading in severely ill and elderly patients, often confounding clinical diagnosis. To prevent undue morbidity and mortality in these patients, appropriate selection and accurate interpretation of thyroid function tests are crucial. In this article, Dr Is...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Isley WL

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decubitus ulcers can develop in any chronically ill patient who is immobilized. Elderly patients and patients with spinal cord injury are at particularly high risk. Prevention is best achieved by identification of susceptible patients, alleviation of causative and predisposing factors, and early detection of ischemic ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Shenaq SM,Dinh TA

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fact that the national death rate from carcinoma of the colon and rectum has remained static over the past two decades is strong incentive for future investigation of measures to allow detection in its early and more favorable stage. Although no significant improvements in surgical techniques have afforded improve...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Bland KI,Garrison RN,Knutson CO

更新日期：1979-09-01 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：: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

authors： Brody MB,Reichard RA

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the broad range of physiologic problems and the many potential sources of complications, liver transplantation patients require contributions from virtually the complete spectrum of medical science. The evolving specialty of liver transplantation has eagerly assimilated advances in surgical techniques, anes...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Williams JW,Sabesin SM

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal aortic aneurysms are believed to result from several factors, one probably being inflammation that leads to dilatation, plaque deposition, and degeneration of the arterial wall. Most of these aneurysms are asymptomatic, but abdominal or back pain, shock, and a pulsatile abdominal mass indicate rupture. Initi...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Gorski Y,Ricotta JJ

更新日期：1999-08-01 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：:There are three key goals in current management of the diabetic pregnancy. Normal diabetes control before conception and during the first trimester in an attempt to reduce the incidence of congenital abnormalities. This implies that all diabetic women of childbearing age should have counseling before pregnancy. Routin...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hollander P,Maeder EC Jr

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Management of cardiovascular (CV) risk is an essential aspect of diabetes care, and acceptable CV risk is a requirement for antidiabetes medications. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors effectively reduce glycated hemoglobin, with a low risk of hypoglycemia and weight gain. The purpose of this review i...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ryan G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern prospective trials have recently shown that warfarin prescribed to produce less anticoagulant effect than was customary in the past reduces cardioembolic stroke by up to 80% in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. These results represent a major advance in stroke prevention. The effectiveness of antit...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Anderson DC

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview There is considerable overlap in features and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Why, then, is it necessary to distinguish between the two? As the authors explain, the two diseases have different causes, risk factors, and clinical courses. Correct diagnosis, described in this articl...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Subramanian D,Guntupalli KK

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute urinary retention often is secondary to obstruction of the bladder or distal genitourinary system, which may be induced by any of a number of medical or surgical conditions. Treatment varies according to the cause. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ochsner MG

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence from epidemiologic, lipid intervention, and coronary angiographic studies demonstrates the importance of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Data from these studies strongly support the measurement of HDL-C in all patients screened for CAD. Patients with low lev...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lavie CJ,O'Keefe JH,Blonde L,Gau GT

更新日期：1990-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to prolonged glucocorticoid therapy (not discussed here), at least five other conditions cause Cushing's syndrome. They are excessive corticotropin secretion by the pituitary gland (which results in Cushing's disease), ectopic production of corticotropin by malignant nonpituitary tumors, benign adrenal ade...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Felicetta JV

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrary to long-standing mores, what goes on in the person's home is not always sacred. When family relationships break down and family members deal violently with various stresses and problems, intervention is in order. Certain changes in societal attitudes would help prevent the problem. Physicians-alone or working...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Pelton CL

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00