Treatment of postprandial hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes.

abstract：:In an era when air travel is commonplace, middle ear block is not unusual. Educating patients about the simple techniques they can perform at the first signs of a problem may save a business trip or vacation from becoming a trip to the emergency department and a train ride home. The most important preventive measure i...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Brown TP

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep is increasingly being recognized as an important factor in the homeostasis of multiple body functions, including blood glucose metabolism. One of the most common sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, is not only highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, but may contribute to the development...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ioja S,Weir ID,Rennert NJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：: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：: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: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：:Our diagnostic approach to a patient with dysphagia begins with detailed history taking and physical examination. On the basis of findings, a radiographic and/or endoscopic study of the esophagus is done. We usually have barium-swallow radiography done initially, and if the radiographs are equivocal, upper gastrointes...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Yang RD,Valenzuela JE

更新日期：1992-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Some skin disorders are more common in blacks than in whites or are so rare in whites as to be almost peculiar to blacks. Pigmentary abnormalities, either dark or light spots, often occur in association with inflammatory skin diseases. Curvature of the hair follicle is thought to be at the root of two other painful co...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kenney JA Jr

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proper treatment of non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetes presents the physician with a number of choices. Diet and exercise should be tried first in many patients; if this regimen is unsuccessful, treatment with either insulin or a first- or second-generation sulfonylurea must be considered. Theoretically, second-...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Nelson RL

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataracts are the most common treatable form of reduced vision in older adults. Although the incidence of cataracts is high after age 65, careful history taking and clinical examination are essential to establish the diagnosis. Cataract surgery is medically indicated when the view to the retina is obscured or lens-ind...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Trudo EW,Stark WJ

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview A patient limps into your office with ankle pain and a story about a popping sound he heard during a mad dash to the net on a tennis court. After evaluation, you diagnose complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. Do you apply a cast or refer him to an orthopedic surgeon? When are the higher risks and costs asso...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Fierro NL,Sallis RE

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If frostbite is to be treated successfully, direct and indirect effects of injury must be understood. Rapid rewarming helps to preserve tissue by limiting the amount of direct cellular injury. Selective management of blisters helps protect the subdermal plexus, and application of Aloe vera cream (eg, Dermaide Aloe Cre...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： McCauley RL,Heggers JP,Robson MC

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, Drs Kerr and Yan describe four cases--two handled the wrong way and two the right way--to help you frame a set of criteria that will work for you in suspecting, testing for, diagnosing, and treating pulmonary embolism in ambulatory patients. In addition, Dr Kerr uses his legal expertise to provide sug...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kerr CP,Yan L

更新日期：1992-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to compare the effectiveness of insulin glargine 300 U/mL (Gla-300) with its accompanying patient support program with that of other basal insulin and available patient support programs in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a real-world setting in terms of achieving HEDIS (Healthcare Effec...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Oster G,Sullivan SD,Dalal MR,Kazemi MR,Rojeski M,Wysham CH,Sung J,Johnstone B,Cali AM,Wei LJ,Traylor L,Anhalt H,Hull M,Van Vleet J,Meneghini LF

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scleroderma, psoriasis, lichen planus, and other skin disorders may signal a more serious internal disease. Physicians who recognize such clues can initiate early treatment while disease is in its early stages. The authors of this article describe several of the more common dermatologic conditions linked to systemic d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kirsner RS,Federman DG

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optimum therapy with psychopharmacologic agents in geriatric patients requires an appreciation of the elderly's increased predisposition to emotional disorders and their unique sensitivity to adverse drug-drug interactions. Although nonpharmacologic approaches should be considered, adjunctive use of psychoactive medic...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Cadieux RJ

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombosis results from the dynamic interaction of venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial injury. Protection against thrombosis may be lost if there is deficiency of any of the factors that mediate platelet deaggregation, block fibrin deposition, or initiate fibrinolysis. A thrombus lodged in the pulmonary...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Giudice JC,Komansky HJ,Gordon R

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to sinus and dental abnormalities and stress, several different neurologic conditions can cause facial pain. These include various neuroalgias (trigeminal, vagoglosso-pharyngeal, cranial), carotodynia, and optic neuritis. Pain characteristics and results of specific neurologic tests establish the diagnosis...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Mandel S

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a need to identify safe and effective opioid-sparing multimodal alternative treatment strategies and approaches, including topical analgesics, for opioid-experienced chronic pain patients to mitigate the risk of addiction, misuse, and abuse of opioids. METHODS:This subset analysis from a prospective...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Gudin JA,Brennan MJ,Harris ED,Hurwitz PL,Dietze DT,Strader JD

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 90% of children, otitis media with effusion resolves within 3 months. When it persists longer, it is considered chronic. Initial treatment of chronic otitis media with effusion is repeated courses of antibiotics, and a short course of steroids may be appropriate. Use of antihistamines and decongestants has not been...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Terris MH,Magit AE,Davidson TM

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical spondylotic myelopathy remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to physicians in a number of specialties. The diagnostic evaluation consists of a comprehensive neurologic and orthopedic examination supplemented by appropriate neurophysiologic and neuroradiologic studies. Currently, magnetic resonance im...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lehman LB

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：: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：: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：:This paper compares the antifungal activity and efficacy of itraconazole and terbinafine in vitro with their experimental activity and efficacy in vivo in patients with superficial fungal infections (tinea pedis and onychomycosis). Onychomycosis and tinea pedis are often treated with oral antifungals. With the introdu...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： De Doncker P,Gupta AK

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several risks can be posed by travel, even when the stay is not protracted nor the destination exotic. Air travelers should consider the potential problems associated with decreased cabin pressure, hypoxia, and circadian dysrhythmia, problems that can contraindicate flying for some. Motion sickness can affect those tr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lange WR,Kreider SD

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flooding of the lungs occurs routinely in drowning victims. The cause of death in 90% of them is hypoxemia caused by water in the lungs. Mouth-to-mouth ventilation is ineffective until the water is removed. The Heimlich maneuver expels aspirated water, vomitus, debris, and other foreign matter. In treating near-drowni...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Heimlich HJ,Patrick EA

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knee and elbow injuries are seen frequently by the primary care physician and require prompt and careful treatment in order to prevent infection, preserve joint function, and avoid scarring. A thorough history and physical examination help to rule out more significant damage to the related joint, nerves, or tendons. I...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Stevenson TR,Smith DJ Jr

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute intermittent porphyria is an unusual syndrome that may be very difficult to differentiate from acute intraabdominal processes. Diagnosis requires the documentation of increased urinary porphobilinogen. Failure to perform appropriate tests early in the attack may necessitate diagnostic laparotomy to rule out intr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Holman JR,Green JB

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mere presence of uterine fibroids is not, since qua non, an indication for their surgical removal. Knowing when not to operate is probably more important for the physician than knowing when to operate. It is easy to fall into diagnostic and therapeutic traps when uterine fibroids are known to be present, especiall...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Russell KP

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00