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Medicine, General & Internal
Hsi Yen, Leah Lalor
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of increased awareness among healthcare providers when faced with severe adolescent acne that may not be typical teenage acne. It provides a summary of uncommon causes of severe adolescent acne and a simplified diagnostic approach. Additionally, it discusses rare autoinflammatory syndromic causes of acne and acne associated with excess androgen states.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Louella Amos
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Meghan K. Konda, Matthew Harmelink
Summary: Pediatric adolescent muscle weakness can have various causes. A methodical diagnostic evaluation is necessary to determine the specific disease category, which may require specialized care or extensive testing. The ultimate diagnosis is crucial for prognostication.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
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Primary Health Care
Priscila Norie de Araujo, Fabiana Ribeiro Santana, Poliana Silva de Oliveira, Jose Renato Gatto Jr, Felipe Lima dos Santos, Karen Silva Santos, Cinira Magali Fortuna
Summary: This study analyzes the influences of institutions in the operation of Local Health Councils and finds that the speeches of professionals and managers are valued while patients are neglected, and the meetings are characterized by bureaucratization. Additionally, it is observed that health management teams are not aware of the different forces at play in the health territory.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Courtney L. Bennett Wilke, Brittany M. Dowdle
Summary: The future of medicine, particularly in orthopedics, holds great potential with gene therapy and nanotechnology offering options for disease prevention and improved health. As yet unimagined technologies may also emerge. Ensuring accessibility, patient-centered care, and cost-effectiveness will maximize the benefits of advanced and effective treatments for a healthier future.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Susan M. Salahshor
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kaitlin V. Kirkpatrick, James J. Nocton
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bridget A. Rafferty, Pooja Thakrar
Summary: CNO/CRMO is an underrecognized autoinflammatory disorder of the skeletal system resulting from immune dysregulation. Diagnosis is often delayed due to vague symptoms and the lack of accepted diagnostic criteria or specific biomarkers. Untreated CRMO can lead to chronic skeletal deformities, arthritis, and chronic pain. Diagnosis requires MRI and WB-MRI. Treatment primarily involves antiinflammatory medications.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Dominic O. Co
Summary: Acquired demyelinating syndromes (ADS) are a group of inflammatory demyelinating conditions that include optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis. Differentiating between subtypes of ADS is important for optimal patient management, and this can be achieved by considering clinical features, laboratory tests (especially autoantibodies), and MRI findings.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Larry Collins
Summary: PAs and other healthcare providers have a crucial role in the recovery and restoration of normal function for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Encouraging active recovery and developing a network of related providers is essential for optimizing patient care.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Alexander Hopkins, Rodney Ho, Derrick Varner
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
Letter
Primary Health Care
Chunmei Jiang, Xiaohong Chu, Aixia Sun, Lu Lu
Letter
Primary Health Care
Francisco Jose Cervilla Suarez, Francisca Munoz Cobos, Antonio Garcia Ruiz, Luis Federico Galvez Alcaraz
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tracey Thompson, Ashley Phimister, Alexander Raskin
Summary: Heart failure occurs as a result of pressure or volume overload in congenital and acquired heart diseases, and its treatment varies depending on the underlying cause.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Allison Remiker, Kristina Bolling, James Verbsky
Summary: CVID is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal B-cell differentiation and impaired production of specific immunoglobulin. Clinical manifestations vary and include recurrent bacterial infections, lymphoproliferation, autoimmunity, pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disease, granulomas, and increased cancer risk. The diagnosis of CVID is complex, requiring exclusion of other causes of immunoglobulin deficiency and assessment based on clinical criteria models. Treatment involves regular immunoglobulin replacement therapy, infection prevention, and surveillance for complications.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea Maria Boohaker
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Amie D. Beals
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kerri Jack
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Cheryl Neslusan, Yen-Wen Chen, Mohit Sharma, Jennifer Voelker
Summary: Using a national electronic health records database, this study examines the treatments, depression severity, and health care resource utilization among patients with major depressive disorder and acute suicidal ideation or behavior in the United States. The findings suggest a need for improved outcomes and strategies to optimize screening and treatment for this vulnerable population.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Peter Asaga Mac, Markos Tadele, Philomena E. Airiohuodion, Thilini Nisansala, Shaistha Zubair, Jude Aigohbahi, Chukwuma Anyaike, Raman Velayudha, Axel Kroeger, Marcus Panning
Summary: This study reveals a high seropositivity, burden, and hidden endemicity of dengue and Zika viruses in Nigeria, indicating their widespread circulation. However, little is known about the co-infections of these viruses.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
