Search Results - "Medscape general medicine"

Medical tourism: globalization of the healthcare marketplace by Horowitz, Michael D, Rosensweig, Jeffrey A, Jones, Christopher A

“…The citizens of many countries have long traveled to the United States and to the developed countries of Europe to seek the expertise and advanced technology…”
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Medication nonadherence: an unrecognized cardiovascular risk factor by Munger, Mark A, Van Tassell, Benjamin W, LaFleur, Joanne

“…Nonadherence with prescribed drug regimens is a pervasive medical problem. Multiple variables affecting physicians and patients contribute to nonadherence,…”
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Comparing the efficacy of medications for ADHD using meta-analysis by Faraone, Stephen V, Biederman, Joseph, Spencer, Thomas J, Aleardi, Megan

“…Medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been well researched, but comparisons among drugs are hindered by the absence of…”
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Associations between body mass index and the prevalence of low micronutrient levels among US adults by Kimmons, Joel E, Blanck, Heidi Michels, Tohill, Beth Carlton, Zhang, Jian, Khan, Laura Kettel

“…Low micronutrient levels observed with increasing adiposity may result from inadequate nutrient intake and/or alterations in nutrient metabolism. To examine…”
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TNF-alpha modulation for treatment of Alzheimer's disease: a 6-month pilot study by Tobinick, Edward, Gross, Hyman, Weinberger, Alan, Cohen, Hart

“…Current pharmacologic treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) do not prevent long-term clinical deterioration. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, a…”
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Genetic Barriers to Resistance and Impact on Clinical Response by Luber, Andrew D

“…The development of drug resistance and cross‐resistance continues to pose a challenge to successful long‐term antiretroviral therapy despite the availability…”
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Peritoneal mesothelioma: a review by Bridda, Alessio, Padoan, Ilaria, Mencarelli, Roberto, Frego, Mauro

“…Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare aggressive tumor of the peritoneum, regarded as a universally fatal disease. It is poorly described and the…”
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The effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on employment and household income by Biederman, Joseph, Faraone, Stephen V

“…Many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to exhibit symptoms of the disorder into adolescence and adulthood. Although ADHD…”
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathways and the risk of cancers other than breast or ovarian by Friedenson, Bernard

“…Germline mutations in the tumor suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 predispose women to breast and ovarian cancer. Female carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene…”
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Strategies to enhance patient adherence: making it simple by Atreja, Ashish, Bellam, Naresh, Levy, Susan R

“…The problem of poor patient adherence has been extensively researched, but the rates of nonadherence have not changed much in the past 3 decades. Healthcare…”
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An evidence-based algorithm for the treatment of neuropathic pain by Finnerup, Nanna B, Otto, Marit, Jensen, Troels S, Sindrup, Søren H

“…The purpose of this article is to discuss an evidence-based algorithm that can be implemented by the primary care physician in his/her daily clinical practice…”
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Prevalence of eating disorders: a comparison of Western and non-Western countries by Makino, Mariko, Tsuboi, Koji, Dennerstein, Lorraine

“…To compare the prevalence of eating disorders between Western and non-Western countries. Potential references were identified through an English-language…”
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Do medical journals provide clear and consistent guidelines on authorship? by Wager, Elizabeth

“…Determining the authorship of scientific papers can be difficult and authorship disputes are common. Less experienced authors may benefit from clear advice…”
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Disease Progression Among Untreated HIV‐Infected Patients in South Ethiopia: Implications for Patient Care by Jerene, Degu, Lindtjørn, Bernt

“…Context The natural course of HIV disease progression among resource‐poor patient populations has not been clearly defined. Objective To describe predictors of…”
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Vinegar: medicinal uses and antiglycemic effect by Johnston, Carol S, Gaas, Cindy A

“…Vinegar folklore is as colorful as it is practical. Legend states that a courtier in Babylonia (c. 5000 BC) "discovered" wine, formed from unattended grape…”
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A Comparative Study of HIV/AIDS: The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Risk Behaviors of Schizophrenic and Diabetic Patients in Regard to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria by Ogunsemi, Olawale O, Lawal, Rahmaan A, Okulate, Gbenga T, Alebiosu, Christopher O, Olatawura, Michael O

“…Context Studies on knowledge and risk behaviors related to HIV/AIDS reported from developed countries have shown that people with psychiatric disorders…”
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The cerebrospinal venous system: anatomy, physiology, and clinical implications by Tobinick, Edward, Vega, Charles P

“…There is substantial anatomical and functional continuity between the veins, venous sinuses, and venous plexuses of the brain and the spine. The term…”
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Hepatic fibrosis--role of hepatic stellate cell activation by Safadi, Rifaat, Friedman, Scott L

“…Hepatic fibrosis is a reversible wound healing response characterized by accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM), or "scar," that follows chronic but not…”
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The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women at booking in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria by Dim, Cyril C, Onah, Hyacinth E

“…More than half of the pregnant women in the world have hemoglobin levels indicative of anemia. Knowledge of the current situation of the condition in our…”
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High Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Markers in Romanian Adolescents With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection by Ruta, Simona Maria, Matusa, Rodica Floarea, Sultana, Camelia, Manolescu, Loredana, Kozinetz, Claudia A, Kline, Mark W, Cernescu, Costin

“…Background We evaluated the frequency of hepatitis coinfection in Romanian adolescents who were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection…”
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