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- Diagnosing and treating depression in primary care patients: Looking beyond physical complaints
Depression is common, but often overlooked because patients with depression often present with somatic complaints rather than psychological ones.
- Thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: Update on the beginning of a revolution
With t-PA used to treat ischemic stroke, acute stroke is a medical emergency similar to a myocardial infarction.
- Agitated dementia: Drug vs nondrug treatment
An individualized approach to identify and treat the cause of the agitation is more effective than simply prescribing neuroleptic drugs.
- Oxygen and aerosolized drug delivery: Matching the device to the patient
The many devices for administering supplemental oxygen and aerosolized drugs allow physicians to individualize therapy, but choosing the right device presents challenges. With color illustrations showing how each device operates.
- Commonly asked questions about premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Most women experience PMS to some degree, and to most it is a nuisance at worst. However, some women have a severe variety of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder that can disrupt their lives.
- Evaluating asymptomatic patients with mildly elevated liver enzymes
Extensive evaluation of all abnormal tests would expose many patients to undue risks and medical costs. But not evaluating minor elevations of liver enzymes could result in missing the early diagnosis of potentially treatable disorders.
- New hope for impaired physicians: Helping the physician while protecting patients
The medical profession lias greater awareness of the problem of substance abuse among physicians, and has set up programs to confront impaired physicians about their problem so they can overcome their resistance to treatment.
- An overview of immune hemolytic anemias
Often patients with these anemias present with symptoms that are common in anemia of any cause. A full-color illustration shows the different processes of red blood cell destruction.
- Diabetic nephropathy: strategies for preventing renal failure
Early detection, coupled with rigorous glycemic control and aggressive hypertensive management may slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Dietary protein restriction may also have a role.
- Recognizing and treating new and emerging infections encountered in everyday practice
The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of seven emerging infections that primary care physicians are likely to encounter.