Presentation and Approach of Disorganized Disease in Family Medicine
Patients of the general practitioner do not fit adequately into the traditional diagnostic categories. In family medicine it is necessary to evaluate the presentation of the symptoms in addition to the symptoms themselves. Symptoms are the result of an interpretation process. Most patients treated in family medicine have disorganized diseases: they are symptoms or problems that are not fully, developed...
Asymptomatic Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
SitiSuhaila MY1*, Nani D1, Azza O2 and Norzila AB3
A 73-year old man with diabetes type 2, hypertension and previous history of cardiovascular accident (CVA) undergoes chest radiography for yearly diabetes surveillance. He is non smoker and,asymptomatic. On examination, patient is not tachypneic, no presence of cervical lymphadenopathy. Respiratory examination, breath sound was equal to both side and no obvious findings can be found....
Cesarean Delivery of Low-Birth Weight Infants and its Association with Maternal Variables
Albuquerque Sala L1*, Gazi Lippi U2 and Ferrari Franciulli E3
Introduction: The high prevalence of high-risk pregnancies, which can lead to premature delivery, contributes to an increase in the rates of preterm and low-birth weight (LBW) infants, with an,increase in the number of cesarean deliveries. Objective: To assess maternal variables and their associations with cesarean deliveries of LBW newborns....
Flavonoids as Wonder Drugs for Fighting Oxidative Stress
Flavonoids are the most common group of polyphenolic compounds in the human diet which are found ubiquitously in plants with more than 6,000 types. Along with carotenoids, they are responsible for the vivid colors in fruits and vegetables....
Concerns of the Divorced Woman and Impact on Health
Married women have unique experiences based on familial roles, career choices and options, support systems, and their role within a “couple”. During and after a divorce, their prior sense of self may impact their physical and mental health, financial stability, parenting, and lifestyle...
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