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| 1805 | COVER ARTICLE:
PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Common Conditions of the Achilles Tendon
Although problems with the Achilles tendon are increasingly common, especially in physically active persons, the diagnosis is missed in about one fourth of cases. Basic treatment is often helpful, but physical therapy, orthotics, and surgery may be necessary in recalcitrant cases. |
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| 1817 | RADIOLOGIC
DECISION-MAKING Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Radiologic Decision-Making
Most patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis do not require treatment, but family physicians need to understand the measurement of scoliotic curves and be able to discuss issues of cosmesis with patients and their families. |
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| 1823 | Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The complex pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome involves an inciting local or systemic event that initiates pulmonary endothelial and epithelial damage. Early identification and treatment of the underlying disorder and aggressive supportive care are essential. |
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| 1834 | Neurologic Complications of Prostate Cancer
 Prompt
treatment with dexamethasone sodium phosphate can improve outcomes in patients
with spinal cord compression caused by metastatic prostate cancer. Surgical
removal of a solitary brain lesion usually extends survival. Multiple brain
metastases are commonly treated with a two-week course of radiotherapy. |
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| 1845 |
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a common condition with symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort accompanied by passage of excessive flatus and watery stool following the ingestion of foods containing lactose. |
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| 1861 | Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses: A Review
Bullous dermatoses can be debilitating and possibly fatal. Physicians should be able to recognize these blistering autoimmune diseases. |
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| 1883 | OFFICE
PROCEDURES Dermal Electrosurgical Shave Excision
Dermal electrosurgical shave excision describes the technique of sharp removal of epidermal or dermal lesions by horizontal slicing. Electrosurgical feathering is then performed to eliminate sharp wound edges and contour the wound to the surrounding skin. |
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