Advances in refractive surgery. New options expand the scope of corrective procedures.

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：: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：:Two cases of subclavian steal syndrome are reported. Symptoms included light-headedness or syncope, reflecting vertebrobasilar insufficiency, and in one case, numbness and tingling in the left upper extremity, reflecting ischemia. Many persons with this syndrome are asymptomatic. Key findings include unilaterally decr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Harper CA 3rd,Haines JD Jr

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: The commonest types of peripheral neuropathy in the context of Coeliac Disease (CD) and gluten sensitivity (GS) are length-dependent symmetrical sensorimotor neuropathies and sensory ganglionopathies. In patients with such neuropathy, (gluten neuropathy), peripheral neuropathic pain is prevalent suggesting...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Zis P,Sarrigiannis PG,Rao DG,Sanders DS,Hadjivassiliou M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) by osteoarthritis (OA) pain severity. METHODS:Cross-sectional surveys of US physicians and their patients were conducted between February and May 2017. Using the Numeric Rating Scale, patients were classified by self-reported pain intensity in the last week ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Nalamachu S,Robinson RL,Viktrup L,Cappelleri JC,Bushmakin AG,Tive L,Mellor J,Hatchell N,Jackson J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common infection in women of reproductive age. PID is actually a spectrum of disease, beginning with cervicitis and progressing to endometritis and eventually salpingitis. Sequelae include ectopic pregnancy, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, hydrosalpinx, and tubo-ovarian abscess...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Ault KA,Faro S

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A concerted national effort has reduced cardiovascular mortality rates in the general US population. Unfortunately, not all ethnic groups have benefited equally from these improvements in our national health. The author presents insights into social and clinical factors that affect cardiovascular disease among Hispani...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Caralis PV

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of inter-arm blood pressure difference (IAD) in Chinese community hypertensive population. METHODS:The cross-sectional study included 7788 hypertensive patients (3673 male and 4115 female, aged 62.3 ± 13.6 years) in Guangdong, China. IAD ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Yu Y,Liu L,Lo K,Tang S,Feng Y

更新日期：2020-10-29 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：:Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are disorders that affect millions of people in the United States and other countries in the world. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that has cellular and molecular pathways. Affected patients have recurrent episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, c...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Berger WE,Cline DC

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：:Angina pectoris is a clinical diagnosis with various forms and manifestations. In many cases, the diagnosis can be made without expensive supplementary cardiovascular tests. In a given patient, the likelihood of significant coronary artery disease can be assessed clinically from such variables as age, sex, type of sym...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Shub C

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Naloxone is indicated for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression. The objective of this study is to evaluate patterns of naloxone use in hospitalized patients. METHODS:Retrospective chart review at the University of California, San Diego Health. Subjects included adults ≥18 years old who were adm...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Yung L,Lee KC,Hsu C,Furnish T,Atayee RS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preview Several dermatoses are potentially fatal, and the mortality rate for some is quite high; prompt recognition and treatment are essential. Dr Gannon's succinct discussions of pemphigus vulgaris, necrotizing fasciitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, and urticaria and a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Gannon T

更新日期：1994-07-01 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：:In the Western world, diabetes is the biggest cause of peripheral neuropathy, usually distal symmetric polyneuropathy but some times another polyneuropathy or a focal neuropathy. In addition, hypothyroidism and acromegaly can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and other sensory complaints. A complete blood cell count, nerve...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Perkins AT,Morgenlander JC

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When a patient presents with involuntary weight loss, the etiologic considerations can be overwhelming. To plan a cost-effective workup, physicians need to be aware of the most common causes of weight loss and the tests that yield the most pertinent data. Drs Wise and Craig review the clinical studies on unintentional...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Wise GR,Craig D

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：:Technical advances over the past few years have rapidly increased the possibilities for filmless radiology services provided by PACS. Such systems are also financially feasible for many healthcare practices, primarily because of the goals achieved through increased efficiency and improved patient care. In coming years...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Naul LG,Sincleair ST

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:Gastroesophageal reflux is not synonymous with sliding hiatus hernia. It should be approached as a condition dependent on the intrinsic strength of the lower esophageal sphincter rather than on the presence of a hiatus hernia. The patient's account of symptoms is probably the most important means of diagnosis, but in ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Cohen S

更新日期：1975-01-01 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：:Cluster headache is a syndrome of severe head and facial pain accompanied by autonomic abnormalities. Men are affected more frequently than women. Headaches occur daily during periods of susceptibility, which may be followed by periods of remission. The etiology of cluster headache is uncertain. Recent work suggests t...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Marks DR,Rapoport AM

更新日期：1992-02-15 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：:Bronchiectasis belongs to the family of chronic obstructive lung diseases, even though it is much less common than asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Clinical features of these entities overlap significantly. The triad of chronic cough, sputum production, and hemoptysis always should bring bronchiectasis to min...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Mysliwiec V,Pina JS

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In scarcely more than 30 years, the People's Republic of China has progressed from limited health care available only to a privileged few to a countrywide system providing basic services to one fifth of the world's population. The author gives his impressions of the current situation, based on a recent visit. :There ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Taylor RB

更新日期：1981-08-01 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：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is quickly emerging as a global epidemic in parallel with the rise in obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome. NAFLD, once seen simply as a passive consequence of the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), has been found to interact with other features of MetS to exacerbate insulin resistance, ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Jensen T,Wieland A,Cree-Green M,Nadeau K,Sullivan S

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:While more remains to be learned about the natural history of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, better information is now available on which to base decisions about diagnosis and treatment. Several retrospective and prospective studies have placed the value of lung scanning, venography, and pulmonary angiog...

journal_title：Postgraduate medicine

authors： Broaddus C,Matthay MA

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00