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American Journal of Nursing August 2011 Karen Roush |
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. |
American Family Physician December 1, 2001 Andrew D. Jung |
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children Gastroesophageal reflux is a common, self-limited process in infants that usually resolves by six to 12 months of age. Effective, conservative management involves thickened feedings, positional treatment, and parental reassurance... |
American Family Physician June 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Natural hormonal therapies... How rewarding it is when we happen to be the right person at the right time to meet our patients' needs... A constellation of six symptoms are characteristic of early Alzheimer's disease... Discharging a patient in time for her to cast her vote... etc. |
Nurse Practitioner June 2009 Ivy M. Alexander |
Pharmacotherapeutic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia The estimated number of individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis, continues to increase. |
American Family Physician April 1, 2003 Campion & Maricic |
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2003 |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease What is gastroesophageal reflux disease?... What are the symptoms of GERD?... How is GERD diagnosed?... How is GERD treated?... etc. |
Nursing August 2011 Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
American Journal of Nursing May 2010 Corbridge & Corbridge |
Asthma in Adolescents and Adults This article outlines current guideline recommendations for asthma and reviews what clinicians need to teach patients about its pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, self monitoring, and environmental control. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2003 Heidelbaugh et al. |
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease This article summarizes an evidence-based approach to the cost-effective management of patients with GERD. |
American Family Physician April 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice All the ways to prevent catastrophe are not known... As WLL ages, so does his practice. He is seeing more men and women complaining of hot flushes... Playful interaction with the child always precedes any attempt to embark on the physical examination... etc. |
Nurse Practitioner April 2010 Benninger & McCallister |
Asthma in pregnancy: Reading between the lines Asthma is one of the most common, chronic medical conditions that can complicate pregnancy, affecting between 4% and 8% of this population. |
American Family Physician March 1, 2001 Jeannette E. South-Paul |
Osteoporosis: Part I. Evaluation and Assessment Because osteoporosis is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs, family physicians must identify the appropriate timing and methods for screening those at risk... |
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice On the consequences of becoming less involved with patients who require hospitalization... pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome... adolescent obesity... aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia... huperzine A... a medical mission to Honduras... |
American Journal of Nursing November 2011 Christine L. Cutugno |
The 'Graying' of Trauma Care: Addressing Traumatic Injury in Older Adults Evidence-based strategies for managing trauma and its complications in this population. |
American Family Physician March 15, 2001 Jeannette E. South-Paul |
Osteoporosis: Part II. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment Family physicians will frequently encounter patients with osteoporosis, a condition that is often asymptomatic until a fracture occurs... |
American Family Physician April 1, 2002 Richard Brunader |
Radiologic Bone Assessment in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis Because osteoporosis affects a large number of patients with potentially significant morbidity and mortality, it is important to identify patients at risk so that physicians can effectively intervene... |
American Family Physician September 15, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Much of what we do is episodic in nature, but the continuity of care family physicians provide can truly count... a potentially disastrous patient encounter can have a positive outcome... "boomeritis" on the rise... Diagnosing panic disorder... |
American Family Physician March 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Emotional aspects of using sildefinil to improve sexual relations... Naming a baby... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis... etc. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Ketotifen seems helpful for asthma in the winter, but having to obtain it from overseas is unnerving... Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper... etc. |
Nursing December 2011 Judith A. Nagle |
Getting "hip" to hip hemiarthroplasty This article discusses arthroplasty, the surgery used to restore motion to a joint and function to the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues that control the joint. |
Nursing March 2010 Peg Gray-Vickrey |
Gathering pearls of knowledge for assessing older adults If you attended nursing school more than 10 years ago, you may have received limited education about gerontological nursing. But as baby boomers age, this is becoming an increasingly important area of nursing practice. |
Seasoned Cooking July 2005 Michael Fick |
Dem Bones Unless we patients, our doctors, and the whole medical profession change our acts, our aging population, lazier lifestyles, and junk food diets will lead to half of Americans over the age of 50 having osteoporosis or being at high risk for it. |
American Family Physician June 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician diagnoses a broken leg while walking in the park... Sees two separate sprains with two very different patients... Gives advise on acne to a teen patient with a cold... etc. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice We've long known the importance of a good history for accurate diagnoses; what she didn't know is that even animals can sometimes assist in this process... A lot of talk has been circulating these days about the recertification test we all take every six or seven years... etc. |
Nurse Practitioner December 2010 Kathy J. Morris |
Management of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in Adolescents with Asthma Collaboration between the nurse practitioner and adolescent is essential to develop an asthma management plan that will provide for optimal physical activity and prevent asthma exacerbations while exercising. |
American Family Physician May 1, 2004 Shalauta & Saad |
Barrett's Esophagus Over time, untreated reflux esophagitis may lead to chronic complications such as esophageal stricture or the development of Barrett's esophagus, a premalignant metaplastic process that typically involves the distal esophagus. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2003 Brunner et al. |
Hip Fractures in Adults Hip fracture is a major public health problem in the United States. When hip fracture is detected early, appropriate treatment can minimize morbidity and mortality and prevent the rapid decline in quality of life that often is associated with this injury. |
Nursing April 2010 Michelle D. Smeltzer |
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Presenting various aspects of the life of a family physician to a first grade class... Co-sleeping with children may be helpful... 38 herbal treatments have the potential to interact with warfarin... ASW joins the practice... Enjoying a livestock fair... |
American Family Physician June 15, 2006 Rao & Cherukuri |
Management of Hip Fracture: The Family Physician's Role One in five persons dies in the first year after sustaining a hip fracture, and those who survive past one year may have significant functional limitation. Although surgery is the main treatment for hip fracture, family physicians play a key role as patients' medical consultants. |
American Family Physician April 1, 2001 James P. Kemp & Judith A. Kemp |
Management of Asthma in Children The prevalence of asthma in children has increased 160 percent since 1980, and the disease currently affects nearly 5 million children in the United States... |
Nursing November 2011 Lawson & Pruitt |
Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea. |
Nursing Management June 2009 Zimmerman & Britton |
Prevention Through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management Nurses can play a critical role in the care of patients with melanoma by offering preventive education and support. |
American Family Physician September 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Sad to see so many elderly patients living out their final days in isolation from family members who, for whatever reason, choose not to visit them... Anti-smoking poster does its job... etc. |
American Family Physician July 1, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice This is one in a series by Walter L. Larimore, M.D., John R. Hartman, M.D., Chad A. Griffin, M.D., and John T. Littell, M.D., four family physicians in private practice in Kissimmee, Fla. |
American Family Physician August 1, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Medical diary: hand, foot and mouth disease... attempting to achieve their first pregnancy... asthmatic patient... Lidocaine allergy... |
Nursing August 2010 Bartley & Shiflett |
Handle older trauma patients with care Your comprehensive understanding of how age-related changes can affect outcomes during and after trauma will help your patients recover to the fullest extent possible. |
American Family Physician March 15, 2002 Thomas J. Zuber |
Punch Biopsy of the Skin Skin biopsy is one of the most important diagnostic tests for skin disorders. Punch biopsy is considered the primary technique for obtaining diagnostic full-thickness skin specimens. It requires basic general surgical and suture-tying skills and is easy to learn... |
Pharmaceutical Executive August 1, 2011 Jennifer Ringler |
The Adherence Fight: A TKO? Why does the match against medicines compliance always seem to end in an easy knockout? |
American Family Physician January 1, 2004 Old & Calvert |
Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Elderly Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis. Family physicians can help patients prevent compression fractures by diagnosing and treating predisposing factors. |
Nurse Practitioner June 2012 Jane E. Corrarino |
Stress fractures in runners Many runners in the United States are at risk for stress-related injuries, which are largely preventable. This article explores risks, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and rehabilitation. |
Nursing June 2010 Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2013 Al Topin |
The Doctor-Patient Disconnect Doctor-patient conversations aren't always what we think; this basic interaction represents both a problem and an opportunity for today's drug marketers, says the author. |
Nursing February 2010 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2012 Al Topin |
Doctors' Words No Longer Gospel In the digital age, physicians don't call the shots when it comes to healthcare guidance. Marketers must appeal to multiple sources in seeking ways to garner patient adherence and loyalty. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2004 Thomas M. Zizic |
Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures Of the drugs that have been approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, the bisphosphonates (risedronate and alendronate) are most effective in reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures. |
CIO October 29, 2015 Martha Heller |
Amgen uses algorithms to venture into digital healthcare A senior vice president of global marketing and commercial development, says she's working with the CIO to set up a digital healthcare organization that can help physicians better predict how patients will respond to therapies. |
BusinessWeek June 9, 2009 John Carey |
Giving Patients the Data They Need A growing effort by doctors, insurers, and politicians helps people make better-informed medical decisions |
American Family Physician September 1, 2004 Matthew Mintz |
Asthma Update: Part I. Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Prevention of Disease Progression The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel has updated its clinical guidelines on asthma medications, prevention of disease progression, and patient self-management. |
American Family Physician May 1, 2004 Holmes & Fadden |
Evaluation of the Patient with Chronic Cough Diagnostic and treatment options for adults and children with chronic coughs. |