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ARTICLE Ocular Manifestations of Autoimmune Disease
A number of autoimmune disorders can have devastating systemic and ocular effects. Early and accurate diagnosis with prompt treatment may prevent disabilities from these effects. |
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DIAGNOSIS Screening for Depression Across the Lifespan: A Review of Measures for Use in Primary Care Settings
Depression is a common disorder in patients presenting to primary care physicians, and it affects persons of every age, from children to the elderly. A number of screening measures are available to assist primary care physicians in diagnosing depression in patients across the lifespan. [Expanded online version available] |
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: A Zebra Worth Knowing About
Even though hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is an uncommon illness, physicians need to be aware of this disorder because of its mild, nonspecific initial presentation, high mortality rate, and surprisingly varied geographic distribution. Prevention strategies, early recognition, and aggressive supportive treatment are the best defenses against this illness. |
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Occupational Skin Disease
Contact dermatitis is the most common work-related skin condition. Careful questioning about work exposures usually reveals the offending agent, but skin or radioallergosorbent testing may be helpful in selected patients. |
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Patient information: "Skin Problems on the Job," p. 1039 |
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Cover photographs supplied by Sayjal J. Patel, LT, MC,
USNR, the author of the article on ocular manifestations of autoimmune
disease.
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