Abstract:
:Patients with variceal or other gastrointestinal hemorrhage require aggressive resuscitative measures and early diagnosis for optimal therapy. A number of nonsurgical endoscopic modalities, such as laser therapy, sclerotherapy, heater probe and electrocoagulation (monopolar or bipolar), are available to arrest and sometimes to prevent hemorrhage. The family physician should be aware of these options so that access to them can be offered to patients if needed.
journal_name
Am Fam Physicianjournal_title
American family physicianauthors
Thatcher BSsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1986-10-01 00:00:00pages
139-43issue
4eissn
0002-838Xissn
1532-0650journal_volume
34pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Osteoporosis is the most common bone disorder in the United States. Bone mass is decreased, and porosity and fragility are increased. Dual-beam photon absorptiometry is currently considered the best detection technique. Prevention involves increased calcium intake and avoidance of diets high in protein and phosphates,...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Bordetella pertussis is a highly contagious bacterium known to cause pertussis (whooping cough) and is transmitted via airborne droplets. Although childhood vaccination has dramatically reduced reported pertussis cases, the incidence of the disease has increased over the past 20 years, most notably in previously immun...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::An educational dialog founded on open communication between clinician and patient is necessary for a successful partnership in asthma care. Educating patients in self-management of asthma has become a major challenge in primary care practice. The process should begin at the time of diagnosis and should be integrated i...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1997-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Treatment of eating disorders is difficult regardless of the methods employed. Pharmacologic management in anorexia nervosa and in bulimia nervosa is especially helpful when it is part of a multimodal treatment approach that includes individual, family and behavioral therapy. Care must be taken to guard against side e...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1988-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Carbon monoxide poisoning usually results from inhalation of exhaust fumes from motor vehicles, smoke from fires or fumes from faulty heating systems. Carbon monoxide has a high affinity for hemoglobin, with which it forms carboxyhemoglobin. The resulting decrease in both oxygen-carrying capacity and oxygen release ca...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1993-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Synovial osteochondromatosis is a benign disorder in which cartilaginous loose bodies develop about the large joints, usually the knee. It is caused by synovial metaplasia of unknown etiology. Symptoms are due either to mechanical problems caused by the loose bodies or to the degenerative arthritis that usually follow...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1987-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Prisoners in U.S. correctional facilities constitute a unique patient population in need of health services. Physicians who provide medical services to inmates also must interact with prison officials. Drug withdrawal, self-destructive behavior and infectious diseases, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, are...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1988-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction describes the narrowing of the airway that occurs with exercise. More than 10 percent of the general population and up to 90 percent of persons previously diagnosed with asthma have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and chest tightnes...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2011-08-15 00:00:00
abstract::In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin may be used to augment therapy with oral glycemic medications or as insulin replacement therapy. The American Diabetes Association suggests the use of long-acting (basal) insulin to augment therapy with one or two oral agents or one oral agent plus a glucagon-like pep...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Women experience depression twice as often as men. The diagnostic criteria for depression are the same for both sexes, but women with depression more frequently experience guilt, anxiety, increased appetite and sleep, weight gain and comorbid eating disorders. Women may achieve higher plasma concentrations of antidepr...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1999-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Concussion is the most common head injury in sports. The injury ranges from a simple "ding" to prolonged loss of consciousness with amnesia. Proper grading of the severity of the injury is necessary to establish a protocol for deciding when to allow an athlete to return to his or her sport. This approach to concussion...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1994-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::Low-molecular-weight heparin is a relatively recent addition to the list of therapies for prophylaxis and treatment of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). As a prophylactic, low-molecular-weight heparin is as effective as standard heparin or warfarin and does not require monitoring of the activated partial thromboplastin ti...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1999-03-15 00:00:00
abstract::Genital herpes affects over 30 million persons in the United States. Genital herpes has three distinct presenting syndromes, depending on the patient's immune status with regard to the herpes simplex virus. Current diagnostic strategy relies on clinical findings and the selective use of viral culture. Acyclovir is the...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Celiac disease is a genetic, immunologically mediated small bowel enteropathy that causes malabsorption. The immune inflammatory response to gluten frequently causes damage to many other tissues of the body. The condition is frequently underdiagnosed because of its protean presentations. New prevalence data indicate t...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1998-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Preterm birth is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Although studies have been complicated by problems of definition and methodology, certain strategies have the potential to reduce both the incidence and the impact of preterm birth. These strategies include accurate assessment of gestational age, educat...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1992-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Menstrual patterns can be an indicator of overall health and self-perception of well-being. Primary amenorrhea, defined as the lifelong absence of menses, requires evaluation if menarche has not occurred by 15 years of age or three years post-thelarche. Secondary amenorrhea is characterized by cessation of previously ...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The lives of patients with borderline personality disorder are characterized by turmoil, and their interpersonal relationships by conflict. As a result, these patients can be very difficult to treat. However, an accurate diagnosis and an understanding of the psychodynamics and emotional development of borderline patie...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns. Universal screening for GBS among women at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation is more effective than administration of intrapartum antibiotics based on risk factors. Lower vaginal and rectal cultures for GBS are collected at 35 to 37 we...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Ischemic heart disease is one of the most common disorders managed by family physicians. Stratifying patients according to risk is important early in the course of the disease to identify patients who require invasive (percutaneous or surgical) treatment. Physical examination, clinical history, noninvasive tests and a...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1999-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Otitis externa, green nail syndrome, toe web infections, hot tub folliculitis, superinfections in chronic antibiotic-treated acne and infectious eczematoid dermatitis are examples of mild cutaneous infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These may occur in otherwise healthy persons. In persons with lowered resistanc...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1984-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::A large number of drugs are introduced every year, and new interactions between medications are increasingly reported. Consequently, it is no longer practical for physicians to rely on memory alone to avoid potential drug interactions. Multiple drug regimens carry the risk of adverse interactions. Precipitant drugs mo...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-03-15 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive and permanent destruction of the pancreas resulting in exocrine and endocrine insufficiency and, often, chronic disabling pain. The etiology is multifactorial. Alcoholism plays a significant role in adults, whereas genetic and structural defects predominate in children. The aver...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The incidence of skin cancer is increasing by epidemic proportions. Basal cell cancer remains the most common skin neoplasm, and simple excision is generally curative. Squamous cell cancers may be preceded by actinic keratoses-premalignant lesions that are treated with cryotherapy, excision, curettage or topical 5-flu...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-07-15 00:00:00
abstract::Heart failure is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Because heart failure is difficult to diagnose accurately on the basis of the history and physical examination alone, It is vital that clinical evaluation such as echocardiography be used to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, it is important to i...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1996-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Joint and soft tissue injection of the ankle and foot region is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. This article reviews the injection procedure for the plantar fascia, ankle joint, tarsal tunnel, interdigital space, and first metatarsophalangeal joint. Indications for plantar fascia inj...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2003-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Emergency contraception decreases the risk of unintended pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or after suspected failure of routine contraception (e.g., a condom breaking). Oral methods include combined contraceptive pills (i.e., Yuzpe method), single- or split-dose levonorgestrel, and ulipristal. The Yuzpe ...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Photosensitivity reactions associated with the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs may be classified as phototoxic (caused by potentiation of solar energy by a drug) or photoallergic (in which the combination of a photosensitizing agent and light evokes a true cell-mediated hypersensitivity response). A case...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The blood sample for phenylketonuria (PKU) screening should be obtained at least 12 hours after the infant's birth. Newborn screening for PKU has largely eliminated mental retardation caused by this disease. If the first phenylalanine test demonstrates positive results, a repeat test should be performed. Treatment to ...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Dissecting aneurysm is the most common acute disease of the aorta. Men are more likely than women to develop aortic dissection. One-third of the cases show neurologic manifestations, which may be a clue to early diagnosis. Cerebral, spinal cord and peripheral nerve ischemia can occur. In general, the treatment of choi...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1981-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is the most commonly recognized genetic cause of mental retardation. The risk of trisomy 21 is directly related to maternal age. All forms of prenatal testing for Down syndrome must be voluntary. A nondirective approach should be used when presenting patients with options for prenatal screen...
journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-08-15 00:00:00