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Fight Back Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease It takes guts to live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, both of which can take a heavy toll on their victims. Find out how to help your patient tame the attacks.   |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001
Lori J. Heim |
Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis of Dyspareunia Dyspareunia is genital pain associated with sexual intercourse. Although this condition has historically been defined by psychologic theories, the current treatment approach favors an integrated pain model... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003
Knutson et al. |
Management of Crohn's Disease -- A Practical Approach - Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that affects up to 480,000 persons in the United States. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, malaise, and arthralgias, and cause considerable morbidity. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2001
John L. Pfenninger |
Common Anorectal Conditions: Part II. Lesions Patients with a wide variety of anorectal lesions present to family physicians. Most can be successfully managed in the office setting. A high index of suspicion for cancer should be maintained... |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2001
John L. Pfenninger |
Common Anorectal Conditions: Part I. Symptoms and Complaints Anorectal symptoms and complaints are common and may be caused by a wide spectrum of conditions... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002
Canavan & Cohen |
Vulvar Cancer Vulvar cancer was reported in 3,200 women in 1998, resulting in 800 deaths. Recent evidence suggests that vulvar cancer comprises two separate diseases. |
Nurse Practitioner
May 2012
Diana L. Wadlund |
Meeting the challenge of IBS IBS is the best studied, most common functional GI disorder, and is often characterized by debilitating symptoms without any pathologic findings. The predominant symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain and an alteration in bowel habits with an absence of organic pathology. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2001
Paul Nyirjesy |
Chronic Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Frequently ignored by the medical community, chronic vulvovaginal symptoms are relatively common and can be frustrating for patients and physicians. Establishing a proper diagnosis will lay the foundation for an effective therapeutic plan... |
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Craft & Prahlow |
From Fecal Impaction to Colon Perforation The authors present the case of an elderly, nonverbal nursing home resident with dementia who developed fecal impaction, despite interventions such as enema. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2005
Salzman & Lillie |
Diverticular Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Although the pathogenic mechanisms of diverticular disease are poorly understood, they are clearly related to complex interactions of colon structure, intestinal motility, diet, and genetic features. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005 |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease A patient handout on the intestinal disease, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options. |
Nursing
July 2011
Susan Simmons |
Recognizing and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Here's what rheumatoid arthritis is, how it's diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to help patients manage the disease. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Nancy A. Phillips |
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Evaluation and Treatment Sexual dysfunction includes desire, arousal, orgasmic and sex pain disorders (dyspareunia and vaginismus). Primary care physicians must assume a proactive role in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders... |
Nurse Practitioner
January 2010
Chien & Bradway |
Acquired fecal incontinence in community-dwelling adults Although the economic cost of fecal incontinence has not yet been determined, it is projected to be similar to the estimated $14 billion that it costs community-dwellers to manage urinary incontinence. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2000 |
Diagnosis of Vaginitis Vaginitis is the most frequent gynecologic diagnosis encountered by physicians who provide primary care to women. Accurate diagnosis can be elusive, complicating treatment... |
Nurse Practitioner
May 2010
Monica A. Beshara |
Hidradenitis suppurativa: A Clinician's Tool for Early Diagnosis and Treatment HS affects more women than men, and it can be very painful and disfiguring. NPs should be familiar with HS and understand the diagnostic process and treatments to provide the best outcomes for patients. |
Nursing
July 2008
Held-Warmkessel & Schliech |
Responding to 4 Gastrointestinal Complications in Cancer Patients If your patient has cancer, be prepared to help her manage such serious GI complications as bowel obstruction, peritonitis, fistula formation, and intestinal perforation. |
Nurse Practitioner
October 2009
Wallace et al. |
Shedding light on prostate cancer This article will discuss the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis of prostate cancer, and disease staging and grading, as well as necessary lab and diagnostic tests, treatment options and patient education. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003
Leung & Sigalet |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children Acute abdominal pain in children presents a diagnostic dilemma. Although many cases of acute abdominal pain are benign, some require rapid diagnosis and treatment to minimize morbidity. Numerous disorders can cause abdominal pain. |
American Journal of Nursing
September 2010
Bliss & Norton |
Conservative Management of Fecal Incontinence This article summarizes the strategies that have proven most effective in uncovering and combating this prevalent yet seldom acknowledged condition. |
Nurse Practitioner
September 2011
Cheryl L. Gainer |
Celiac Disease: Helping Patients Live Gluten-Free A review of the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of celiac disease. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2005
Manning-Dimmitt et al. |
Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Adults The clinical evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding depends on the hemodynamic status of the patient and the suspected source of the bleeding. |
Nursing
September 2008
Susan Simmons Holcomb |
Acute Abdomen: What a Pain! So many things - some life-threatening - can cause abdominal pain. Here's how to capture the clues quickly and accurately. |
Nursing
February 2009
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2006
Lyon & Clark |
Diagnosis of Acute Abdominal Pain in Older Patients Acute abdominal pain is a common presenting complaint in older patients, but may be difficult to diagnose. Here are some common causes of abdominal pain in old patients and recommendations for treatment. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
April 10, 2014
Ben Comer |
Sickle Cell Disease In Three Acts Is there a happy ending in store for sickle cell patients? |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2003
Holten & Wetherington |
Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Diagnosing the patient with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits: is it irritable bowel syndrome? |
Nurse Practitioner
January 2011
Reimer & Johnson |
Atrophic vaginitis signs, symptoms, and better outcomes This article reviews physiology, clinical manifestations, signs, symptoms, and treatment methods for atrophic vaginitis. |
Nurse Practitioner
July 2011
Lori Mertz |
Meningococcal Disease: Early Recognition is Vital to Patient Outcomes Education of healthcare professionals to improve identification and provide immediate treatment of patients with symptoms consistent with meningococcal disease will result in improved outcomes. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
Crohn's Disease What is Crohn's disease?... Who gets Crohn's disease?... How can my doctor tell if I have Crohn's disease?... How is Crohn's disease treated?... What can I expect after treatment?... etc. |
Health
April 2007
Libby Slate |
Pelvic Pain? Solve the Mystery Use this checklist to explore the possible reasons and remedies. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
January 1, 2009
Amit Agarwal |
Overlooked Opportunities For pharma companies facing a difficult economic climate, pairing diagnostics with therapies offers a powerful incentive: Manufacturers can improve sales by helping physicians find the most appropriate therapeutic option. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
February 1, 2012
Ben Comer |
Best to Market Pharm Exec's Brand of the Year: Abbott's Humira |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Leeman et al. |
Repair of Obstetric Perineal Lacerations Family physicians who deliver babies must frequently repair perineal lacerations after episiotomy or spontaneous obstetric tears. Effective repair requires a knowledge of perineal anatomy and surgical technique. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
February 1, 2012
William Looney |
Brand Success: It's Not Serendipity A new generation of products for inflammatory disease is coming forward, promising better promise and possibly a cure. |
Nurse Practitioner
November 2011
Tracy Brazziel et al. |
Stopping the Wave of PAD Early detection and diagnosis of atherosclerotic disease is imperative. Here, learn the risk factors, screening and diagnosis for this disease. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2010
Ryan McBride |
Vertex's Telaprevir Clears Hurdle, Could Halve Treatment Times for Hepatitis C Study results are positive. |
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. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
December 1, 2013
Vansgaard et al. |
Develop Drugs for People, Not Just Bodies A patient-centric approach to drug development delivers the benefits that actually create value |
Fast Company
Christina Farr |
AHA, Alphabet Set Aside $75 Million To Cure Coronary Heart Disease The American Heart Association, Verily (the company formerly known as Google Life Sciences), and European pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca are investing the funds over a five-year period. |
Chemistry World
February 4, 2009
Matt Wilkinson |
GSK targets autoimmune biologics GSK recently signed seven drug development deals that could see the company release a suite of drugs to treat inflammatory diseases ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to lupus. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
September 1, 2012
Ben Comer |
You Tell Me Specialized knowledge about disease and treatment is no longer the exclusive province of practicing physicians. For biopharmaceutical manufacturers, patient feedback can help to elucidate an unmet need. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2010
Brian Orelli |
Forget About This Drug Saving the Company Lilly's Alzheimer's drug fails hard. |
Chemistry World
August 3, 2015
Phillip Broadwith |
AstraZeneca sells off drugs to streamline portfolio Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has agreed to sell the rights to two drugs that the company considers lie outside its strategic focus areas. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2010
Brian Orelli |
Ugly Side Effects Won't Derail This Drug Side effects don't matter much when there are no other treatment options, as in Cushing's disease. |
BusinessWeek
February 4, 2010
Terhune & Weintraub |
Take Your Meds, Exercise -- and Spend Billions Washington wants to pump big money into so-called disease management, though there's scant evidence that it works. |
BusinessWeek
May 20, 2010 |
Power to the Parasites After decades of fighting them, doctors are finding new uses for these biological parasitic freeloaders. |
Chemistry World
October 8, 2010
Sarah Houlton |
U-turn on Alzheimer's drugs in the UK The UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence proposes that those with mild disease will be able to receive them from early next year, on the basis of growing clinical evidence of their effectiveness. |
AskMen.com
Stephane Leung |
Heart Health Q&A Questions on common concerns about heart disease. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Future Cures Almost every disease known to man is under constant research and we can hardly go a day without hearing about some advancement or another. Here are a few diseases for which future cures could be looming on the horizon. |
