SF Journal of Family Medicine
Published articles in this issue
Abstract: 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
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: 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
Abstract: It is common to read in medical texts affirmations, made by different specialists in different areas other that general medicine/family medicine (as psychiatrists, cardiologists, gynecologists,
Abstract: Medical education defined as an art with scientific principle. It described as a form of learning where by knowledge, skills and attitudes of a generation transferred from one generation to the next, through teaching, training, research and practice.