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American Family Physician
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Ocular Manifestations of Autoimmune Disease Because a number of these diseases may initially present with ocular symptoms, physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion to make a timely diagnosis. A thorough ophthalmic examination should be completed.   |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2005
Mounsey, Matthew & Slawson |
Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management The recognizable appearance and the dermatomal distribution of herpes zoster (shingles) lesions usually enable a clinical diagnosis to be made easily. Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia occur mainly in older patients. |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2008
Saligan & Yeh |
Seeing Red: Guiding the Management of Ocular Hyperemia Ocular hyperemia, or red eye, is a common complaint of patients evaluated in a primary care clinic. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005
John G. Beauman |
Genital Herpes: A Review Genital herpes simplex virus infection is a recurrent, lifelong disease with no cure. The strongest predictor for infection is a person's number of lifetime sex partners. Counseling patients about the risk of transmission is crucial and helps prevent the spread of disease and neonatal complications. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000
Harry D. Mckinnon |
Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash The differential diagnosis for febrile patients with a rash is extensive... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Antiviral Drugs in the Immunocompetent Host: Part I. Treatment of Hepatitis, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Infections |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2001
John W. Simon |
Commonly Missed Diagnoses in the Childhood Eye Examination Early and accurate detection of eye disorders in children can present a challenge for family physicians. The involvement of pediatric ophthalmologists with specialized training, expertise and examination equipment is often required... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
Caroline M. Rudnick & Grant S. Hoekzema |
Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections can result in serious morbidity and mortality... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. This article, part I of a two-part series, reviews superficial mucosal lesions: candidiasis, herpes labialis, aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2004
Wilson & Last |
Management of Corneal Abrasions Corneal abrasions result from cutting, scratching, or abrading the thin, protective, clear coat of the exposed anterior portion of the ocular epithelium. Although eye patching traditionally has been recommended in the treatment of corneal abrasions, multiple well-designed studies show that patching does not help and may hinder healing. |
Nurse Practitioner
May 2012
Hammersla & Kapustin |
Peripheral Neuropathy: Evidence-based treatment of a complex disorder Peripheral neuropathy is a common and often progressive condition frequently seen in primary care. The chronic pain associated with PN, or neuropathic pain, can significantly diminish patients' quality of life and be challenging to treat. |
Managed Care
December 2006
Thomas Morrow |
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Brings Relief for the Elderly Vaccines for chickenpox and herpes, the two variations of the varicella-zoster virus, are now available for children and the elderly, respectively. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2004
Gariano & Chang-Hee |
Evaluation and Management of Suspected Retinal Detachment Retinal detachment often is a preventable cause of vision loss. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Rodriguez et al. |
Prevention and Treatment of Common Eye Injuries in Sports Sports and recreational activities are becoming increasingly popular and account for more than 40,000 eye injuries each year in the United States. Athletes should be educated by team physicians about proper eye and facial protection and encouraged to use protective devices. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001
Charles P. Mouton |
Common Infections in Older Adults Despite advances in antibiotic therapy, infectious diseases continue to be a major cause of mortality in older adults. The diagnostic and therapeutic nuances of managing infections in older adults create special challenges for physicians... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2000
Nancy E. Morden & Ethan M. Berke |
Topical Fluoroquinolones for Eye and Ear Topical fluoroquinolones are now available for use in the eye and ear. For the treatment of acute otitis externa, these agents are as effective as previously available otic preparations... |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
STDs That Show On Your Face There's no greater embarrassment than STDs that show on your face. So, save yourself the embarrassment and protect your health by learning how to spot an STD before it gets to you. |
AskMen.com
Jen Janzen |
Cold Sores Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are more common than most people realize. Here are some tips on where they come from, how to handle them and, best of all how to prevent them. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002 |
Herpes During Pregnancy--What It Means, What to Expect What is a genital herpes infection?... What if I have herpes and become pregnant?... What if I get herpes during pregnancy?... Where can I find more information on genital herpes infections?... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005 |
Genital Herpes: What You Should Know A patient hand out on the disease, how it is transmitted, its diagnosis and treatment options. |
