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American Family Physician
July 1, 2004
Dickerson & King |
Evaluation and Management of Nonulcer Dyspepsia Treatment of the disease can be challenging because of the need to balance medical management strategies with treatments for psychologic or functional disease. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002
Bruce T. Vanderhoff & Rundsarah M. Tahboub |
Proton Pump Inhibitors: An Update Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medications in the primary care setting and are considered a major advance in the treatment of acid-peptic diseases. |
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
November 15, 2003 |
Ulcers and Helicobacter pylori Infection What is an ulcer?... Are ulcers serious?... What causes ulcers?... How does my doctor know if I have H. pylori infection?... How are ulcers treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Helicobacter pylori Infections? What Should I Know About Helicobacter pylori Infections?... How is H. pylori infection diagnosed?... How is H. pylori infection treated?... What can I do to help the treatment work?... |
AskMen.com
Harold Russell |
Understanding Peptic Ulcers One in 10 Americans suffer from ulcers at one point in their lives, and they are slightly more common in men. Here are some signs, symptons and treatments -- and some tips on avoiding them. |
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
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... |
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Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
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February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
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June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
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January 2011
Carl A. Kirton |
HIV: The Changing Epidemic Since its emergence in the early 1980s, HIV infection in the United States has evolved from an acute debilitating condition to a chronic, treatable illness. |
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February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
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Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004
John C. Layke |
Gastric Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Although the overall incidence of gastric cancer has steadily declined in the United States, it is estimated that more than 12,000 persons died from gastric cancer in 2003. |
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New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
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August 10, 2010
Ryan McBride |
Vertex's Telaprevir Clears Hurdle, Could Halve Treatment Times for Hepatitis C Study results are positive. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2002
Robert G. Frykberg |
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Pathogenesis and Management Foot disorders such as ulceration, infection, and gangrene are the leading causes of hospitalization in patients with diabetes mellitus. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
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AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
4 Commonly Ignored Men's Health Issues Some silent ailments can cause big health problems, and some are certified killers. Keep an eye on these health problems and they won't get the best of you. |
Chemistry World
March 4, 2011
Elinor Richards |
Laser treatment for late-stage cancer Scientists from China, the US and Peru claim to have successfully treated late-stage breast cancer patients using laser immunotherapy to stimulate patients' own immune systems to fight the cancer. |
National Gardening
Kathy Bond Borie |
Broccoli to the Rescue for Stomach Ulcers New research suggests that in cases where the bacteria Helicobacter pylori is the cause of the ulcer, broccoli may be part of the cure. |
Salon.com
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Tabitha M. Powledge |
Germ theory of obesity gains weight An Indian researcher believes a virus may be responsible for obesity -- and he's not as crazy as he sounds. |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
5 Ailments That Affect Young Men Young men between the ages of 18 and 35 are susceptible to some uncommon diseases that, if left untreated, can leave them with permanent damage and a hefty medical bill. Here are some ailments that, while infrequent, are worth knowing about. |
