{"title":"Eosinophilic esophagitis.","authors":"Sanny K Chan, Massoud Mahmoudi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus characterized by abnormal infiltration of eosinophils. The incidence of the disease that occurs in children and adults has been rapidly increasing in the last decade. Diagnosis and management of EoE warrants consultation with an allergist and a gastroenterologist.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"160-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Parasympathetic nervous system and chronic facial dermatitis.","authors":"Irmgard Kilb Koehler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recognizing the focal role of the CNS and stress in the pathogenesis of chronic facial dermatitis, the author hypothesized that the main responsibility for the persistence of CFD lies in the parasympathetic portion of the CNS. The validity of this hypothesis is challenged with organ specific treatments, leading to the resolution of parasympathetic stress and CFD.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"150-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of enhanced counterpulsation in the treatment of refractory angina pectoris and congestive heart failure.","authors":"Anil Kumar, Wilbert S Aronow","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a Food and Drug Administration approved non-pharmacological treatment for angina pectoris refractory to medical management and for use in the treatment of congestive heart failure. EECP improves quality of life, symptoms and exercise duration in these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"133-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nandrolone decanoate for the treatment of erythropoietin refractory anemia: a case series.","authors":"Bobby Chawla, Fahad M Iqbal, Manjeet S Chawla","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Erythropoietin refractory anemias represent a continuing and increasing burden on the healthcare system. The current practice of providing these patients with rHuEPO does not seem to be working. Fewer than 50% of patients respond in some studies. We demonstrate that androgens have multiple benefits in this population. They control anemia and stop transfusion dependence and improve nutritional parameters. In some patients, they also have a salutary effect on both white blood cell and platelet counts.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"199-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Health reform and the legislative process.","authors":"Morris B Levy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"131-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diabetes--a silent disorder.","authors":"Joseph R Kraft, William H Wehrmacher","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The earliest diagnosis of diabetes is a mandate to arrest the worldwide epidemic of diabetes. The insulin assay with the oral glucose tolerance provides the earliest diagnosis. The pathology of diabetes occurs in those with normal blood sugars. With earliest diagnosis, the 'diabetes epidemic' can be arrested and then reversed.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"155-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Majid Dudha, Stuart Lehrman, Wilbert S Aronow, Jose Rosa
{"title":"Hemoptysis: diagnosis and treatment.","authors":"Majid Dudha, Stuart Lehrman, Wilbert S Aronow, Jose Rosa","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hemoptysis is the expectoration of blood or blood tinged sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea or lungs. The etiology of hemoptysis is best categorized from the various system or site of bleeding. The management of hemoptysis begins with an initial assessment of gas exchange and hemodynamic stability followed by an identification of the cause by means of fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and chest imaging studies to attain cessation of bleeding and to prevent future recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"139-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitis (AASV) presenting as anemia and acute renal dysfunction.","authors":"Yousaf Shaikh, Muhammad Jaffer Ansari","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>AASV is an autoimmune disease with multiple-system involvement, which if untreated, carries a poor prognosis. The kidneys are the most common involved organ in these vasculitides. We present a case of AASV who presented with severe anemia and acute renal failure that was treated with steroids and cyclophosphamide.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"192-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of patients with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias in a medical intensive care unit.","authors":"Arunabh Sekhri, Wilbert S Aronow, Vishal Sekhri, Chandrasekar Palaniswamy, Dipak Chandy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Direct-current cardioversion has a higher success rate than does medical therapy in converting supraventricular tachyarrhythmias to sinus rhythm and should be performed immediately in patients with hemodynamic instability. Hemodynamically stable patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, a rapid ventricular rate and without preexcitation syndrome should be treated with intravenous beta-adrenergic blocking drugs, amiodarone, verapamil, or diltiazem. In hemodynamically unstable patients with supraventricular tachycardia, intravenous adenosine is the drug of choice.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"188-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The emerging role of highly sensitive troponin in the evaluation of acute coronary syndrome.","authors":"Asim A Mohammed, James L Januzzi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiac troponin is the biomarker of choice for the serological diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. With the development of \"highly sensitive\" troponin assays, it is now possible to measure levels of this marker at and below the current 99th percentile of a healthy population; high sensitive troponin assays show great potential in earlier detection of acute myocardial infarction and better risk prediction in patients with acute coronary syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":75729,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive therapy","volume":"35 3-4","pages":"167-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"28621830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}