Aspiration pneumonia. A threat when deglutition is compromised.

abstract：:Many men experience sexual function disorders, the most common of which are PE and ED. However, they may hesitate to seek treatment because of the perceived embarrassment associated with discussing their symptoms with a physician. The introduction of PDE-5 inhibitors for the treatment of ED has resulted in increased a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Miner M,Hellstrom WJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:The stress treatment program at Ochsner, New Orleans, provides participants with knowledge of necessary skills and opportunities for rehearsal and practice within the setting. In addition, the modalities chosen reinforce what Lazarus and Opton described as "perceived control," which was found to be as instrumental as ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Wakeman RJ,Mestayer RF 3rd

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll have given way to STDs, HIV, and AIDS, adolescent sex has become an increasingly high-risk behavior. Dr Kay strongly believes that primary care physicians can have a prominent role in educating teens and their parents about the consequences of premature sexual activity and in promoting...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kay LE

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregabalin is one of the first-line treatments approved for the management of neuropathic pain (NeP). While many patients benefit from treatment with pregabalin, they are often treated with suboptimal doses, possibly due to unfamiliarity around prescribing the drug and/or side effects that can occur with up-titration....

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Freynhagen R,Baron R,Kawaguchi Y,Malik RA,Martire DL,Parsons B,Rey RD,Schug SA,Jensen TS,Tölle TR,Ushida T,Whalen E

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current therapeutic options make office management of the patient with uncomplicated left-sided ulcerative colitis or mild to moderate Crohn's disease quite feasible for the primary care physician. On the horizon are additional drugs that will enhance the physician's ability to treat patients with inflammatory bowel d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Schuman BM

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation and diagnosis of obstructive lung disease call for careful history taking to distinguish asthma from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A history of atopy and intermittent, reactive symptoms points toward a diagnosis of asthma, whereas smoking and advanced age are more indicative of COPD. Clinica...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Martinez FJ,Standiford C,Gay SE

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:Joint space infections continue to be among the most common forms of arthritis. Diagnosis can be difficult, particularly in the presence of underlying joint disease. Septic arthritis should be suspected in all patients who present with an acutely swollen joint. Immediate joint aspiration with Gram's stain and culture ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Evanchick CE,Davis DE,Harrington TM

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiectasis is characterized by permanent, abnormal dilation of the bronchi with chronic inflammation and infection. Bronchiectasis is either caused by or associated with several systemic disorders, and in a significant number of cases, the underlying etiology remains unidentified and is subsequently referred to as...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Lazarus A,Myers J,Fuhrer G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although uncommon, hypertensive emergencies require prompt recognition and treatment to reduce very high morbidity and mortality rates. Admission to an intensive care unit for treatment and monitoring is essential for optimal care. A Swan-Ganz catheter is often helpful in management. Intravenous nitroprusside sodium (...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Smith CB,Flower LW,Reinhardt CE

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Treatment of these infections is complicated by the intrinsic and acquired resistance of this bacterium to many commonly used antimicrobial agents. In this article, Drs Hauser and Sriram argue that careful consi...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Hauser AR,Sriram P

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The balloon-tipped thermodilution catheter (BTTC) is an expensive, labor-intensive technology that has moderate risks. The sensitivity and specificity of the three principal tests that it can perform have not yet been well defined for different patient groups. The BTTC allows the acquisition of mixed venous blood, fro...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Desbiens NA

更新日期：1986-05-01 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：:Treatment of congestive heart failure depends on the cause, precipitating factors, and symptoms of the disease in each patient. Dr Kahn outlines the use of the three main types of pharmacologic agents given for heart failure--diuretics, vasodilators, and digoxin. He describes a stepwise regimen, whereby agents are add...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Kahn JK

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary care physicians have an important role in diagnosing and treating eye disorders--including dacryocystitis, blepharitis, and conjunctivitis--and in determining when ophthalmologic referral is needed. Fundus examination for diagnosis of glaucoma and diabetic eye complications should be a part of the routine exam...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Weinstock FJ,Weinstock MB

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：:Preview Management of otitis media in children is a controversial matter: The basic questions of why, in whom, and how it should be treated are undergoing continual reassessment. In this article, Drs Shapiro and Bluestone provide answers to these and other questions, such as Why is treatment of acute otitis media just...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Shapiro AM,Bluestone CD

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is among the most common reasons patients seek medical attention, and the care of patients with pain is a significant problem in the United States. Acute pain (mild-to-moderate intensity) represents one of the most frequent complaints encountered by primary care physicians (PCPs) and accounts for nearly half of p...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： McCarberg BH

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metformin is a first-line pharmacological treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus because of its favorable overall profile, including its glucose-lowering ability, weight-neutral effects, and low risk of hypoglycemia; however, gastrointestinal (GI) intolerance may limit use in some patients. Extended-rele...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Jabbour S,Ziring B

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：:Despite cervical cancer being considered a preventable disease, it still remains the second most common malignancy in women worldwide, with a higher incidence in underdeveloped countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered the causative agent of cervical cancer. The major mechanisms through which HPV contributes...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Subramanya D,Grivas PD

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：:Infective endocarditis refers to infection of the endocardium or heart valves by microbes, resulting in tissue destruction. Clinical presentation is quite variable, and a high level of suspicion is essential for recognition. Diagnosis is dependent on identification of the causative agent in blood cultures. Cultures th...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Nunley DL,Perlman PE

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe practice patterns of US psychiatrists with regard to the diagnosis and management of depression in adults with bipolar I disorder and to identify relevant gaps in clinical knowledge and competence. METHODS:Two focus groups were conducted using nominal group technique...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Glauser TA,Cerenzia W,Wiley S,Howson A,Thase M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthritis complicating the common viral infections--mumps, coxsackievirus, and adenovirus--can be enigmatic. Mumps arthritis is often difficult to identify, especially when parotitis is mild, because the arthritic syndrome generally follows complete clearing of salivary adenitis by one to two weeks. Migratory polyarth...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Bayer AS

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychotic disorders usually develop by middle age, but initial onset can be later in life. Delusions, hallucinations, and other psychotic symptoms may accompany medical conditions, mood disorders, and Alzheimer's disease, thereby confusing the diagnosis. In this review, Dr Harris describes some of the more common psyc...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Harris MJ

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) experience one or more episodes of acute respiratory failure in the late years of their illness. Initial evaluation is aimed at assessing the precipitating factor or factors as well as the severity of the acute episode and the need for intubation and mechanical ven...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Francis PB

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lyme disease can be difficult to recognize because not all patients have erythema migrans or other classic symptoms. Therefore, laboratory testing has become an important aid to clinical diagnosis. But the story doesn't end there-serologic testing presents another set of problems and concerns. Drs. Still and Ryan expl...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Still MM,Ryan ME

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As the prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) increases there is growing concern about the associated healthcare burden. This burden has not been well-characterized in high-risk patients with concurrent diabetes and/or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The objective of this analysis was to assess comorbi...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Reed Chase M,Friedman HS,Navaratnam P,Heithoff K,Simpson RJ Jr

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00