2021
Lower Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children
Arbizu R, Freiberg B, Rodriguez L. Lower Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2021, 68: 1255-1271. PMID: 34736588, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnorectal MalformationsBiopsyChildChild, PreschoolColonic DiseasesConstipationErythromycinFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal MotilityHirschsprung DiseaseHumansInfantIntestinal Pseudo-ObstructionIntestine, SmallLower Gastrointestinal TractMaleManometryNutritional StatusQuality of LifeConceptsMotility disordersSignificant morbidityTherapeutic interventionsColorectal disordersPediatric gastroenterologistsClinical presentationSmall bowelGastrointestinal disordersCommon complaintDiagnostic evaluationSmall intestineDisordersMorbidityComplicationsSuch interventionsInterventionSocial stigmaPoor qualityBowelAnorectumGastroenterologistsColonMortalityComplaintsIntestineTreatment of Acute Pancreatitis in The Emergency Room
Muniraj T, Vege S. Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis in The Emergency Room. 2021, 53-58. DOI: 10.1002/9781119570097.ch7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHours of presentationAcute pancreatitisEmergency roomFluid resuscitationEarly aggressive fluid resuscitationUrgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyCommon gastrointestinal causesPrompt accurate diagnosisAggressive fluid resuscitationAcute abdominal painCornerstone of managementEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyGastrointestinal causesAbdominal painProphylactic antibioticsHospital admissionRetrograde cholangiopancreatographySpecialist consultationCommon complaintEarly managementNatural coursePossible etiologiesPatient outcomesBetter outcomesFatal disease
2019
The role of home sleep testing for evaluation of patients with excessive daytime sleepiness: focus on obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy
Rosenberg R, Hirshkowitz M, Rapoport DM, Kryger M. The role of home sleep testing for evaluation of patients with excessive daytime sleepiness: focus on obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Sleep Medicine 2019, 56: 80-89. PMID: 30803831, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2019.01.014.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHome sleep apnea testingObstructive sleep apneaExcessive daytime sleepinessSleep disordersSleep apneaEvaluation of EDSLow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypocretin (orexin) levelsCerebrospinal fluid hypocretin levelsEvaluation of patientsDifferential clinical characteristicsDiagnosis of narcolepsySleep apnea testingHome sleep testingClinical characteristicsExcessive daytimeHypocretin levelsSleep testingApnea testingConsensus guidelinesLaboratory polysomnographyNarcolepsy diagnosisDaytime sleepinessCommon complaintMedical conditionsSubstantial burdenChapter 6 Lung Diseases
Tobias L, Won C. Chapter 6 Lung Diseases. 2019, 121-151. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813014-8.00006-8.ChaptersSleep disordersLung diseaseCoexistent lung diseaseNormal sleep stateUnderlying pulmonary diseaseChronic lung diseaseComorbid sleep disordersCommon pulmonary disordersQuality of lifePulmonary diseaseRespiratory driveAirway anatomyPulmonary disordersSleep disturbancesCommon complaintSignificant abnormalitiesRespiratory diseaseCurrent evidencePatientsDiseaseDisordersRespiratory physiologySleep statesGas exchangeSymptomsChapter 19 Sleep in Hospitalized Patients
Knauert M, Pisani M. Chapter 19 Sleep in Hospitalized Patients. 2019, 411-437. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813014-8.00019-6.ChaptersHospitalized patientsSleep disturbancesSleep disruptionSeverity of illnessLong-term health impactsPatient care activitiesMedical comorbiditiesCritical illnessPatient factorsCommon complaintSleep historyPatientsCare activitiesSleep deprivationIllnessLittle dataCircadian misalignmentHealth impactsAvailable literatureComorbiditiesHospitalSleepComplaintsTrialsSeverity
2018
Enzyme therapy for functional bowel disease‐like post‐prandial distress
Graham D, Ketwaroo G, Money M, Opekun A. Enzyme therapy for functional bowel disease‐like post‐prandial distress. Journal Of Digestive Diseases 2018, 19: 650-656. PMID: 30101562, PMCID: PMC6910206, DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12655.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIrritable bowel syndromeBowel syndromeDiarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndromeRandomized placebo-controlled trialDouble-blinded randomizedPost-prandial distressPost-prandial symptomsPlacebo-controlled studyPlacebo-controlled trialFeeling of fullnessAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal symptomsMulti-enzyme preparationUnknown etiologyDisaccharidase deficiencySymptom responseCommon complaintRecent trialsClinical trialsSpecific symptomsCombination drugsEnzyme therapyNarrative reviewSuccessful useSymptoms
2014
Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children.
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children. Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2014, 10: 16-26. PMID: 24799835, PMCID: PMC4008955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastrointestinal motility disordersGastroesophageal reflux diseaseCommon gastrointestinal motility disordersMotility disordersEsophageal achalasiaSignificant morbidityPneumatic balloon dilationPediatric patient populationNew diagnostic techniquesReflux diseaseBalloon dilationPatient populationCommon complaintClinical trialsCommon disorderSecretion blockadeDisordersConstipationGastroparesisAchalasiaMorbidityChildrenDiagnostic techniquesPoor qualityEsophagomyotomy
2013
Management Of Headache In The Pediatric Emergency Department.
Alfonzo MJ, Bechtel K, Babineau S. Management Of Headache In The Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2013, 10: 1-25. PMID: 26505695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric emergency departmentEmergency departmentLife-threatening conditionSpectrum of pathologyManagement of headacheBroad differentialPediatric populationComplex patientsEmergency cliniciansCommon complaintAppropriate treatmentSecondary headachesCurrent evidenceEmergency careHeadacheHealthcare providersSchool absencePatientsHealthcare ResearchOne-thirdBest current practicePoor academic achievementChildrenLives of childrenCurrent practice
2011
National Trends in Use of Computed Tomography in the Emergency Department
Kocher KE, Meurer WJ, Fazel R, Scott PA, Krumholz HM, Nallamothu BK. National Trends in Use of Computed Tomography in the Emergency Department. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2011, 58: 452-462.e3. PMID: 21835499, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.05.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentCT useComputed tomographyED visitsRisk ratioNational Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyShortness of breathLikelihood of admissionSpecific emergency departmentLarge nationwide surveyAbdominal painChest painFlank painAcute illnessED encountersRetrospective studyCare SurveyCommon complaintPatient visitsMultivariable modelingCT scanMAIN OUTCOMEED servicesPainImpact of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy on health‐related quality of life in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
Choi E, Jeong J, Kang D, Johnson K, Ercolani M, Jang T, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Impact of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy on health‐related quality of life in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. International Journal Of Urology 2011, 18: 297-303. PMID: 21342297, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2011.02730.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tract symptomsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPreoperative lower urinary tract symptomsUrinary tract symptomsHealth-related qualityAUA-SSTract symptomsRadical prostatectomyAmerican Urologic Association symptom scoreExpanded Prostate Cancer Index CompositePostoperative health-related qualityPreoperative Sexual Health InventoryProstate Cancer Index CompositeSexual Health InventorySignificant differencesLUTS severityUrinary botherUrinary domainStorage symptomsUrinary functionSevere groupSymptom scoresCommon complaintProstate cancerSignificant symptoms
2010
Subjective versus objective: an exploratory analysis of latino primary care patients with self-perceived depression who do not fulfill primary care evaluation of mental disorders patient health questionnaire criteria for depression.
Caplan S, Alvidrez J, Paris M, Escobar JI, Dixon JK, Desai MM, Whittemore R, Scahill LD. Subjective versus objective: an exploratory analysis of latino primary care patients with self-perceived depression who do not fulfill primary care evaluation of mental disorders patient health questionnaire criteria for depression. The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders 2010, 12 PMID: 21274360, PMCID: PMC3025995, DOI: 10.4088/pcc.09m00899blu.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLatino primary care patientsPrimary care patientsTreatment of depressionCare patientsSelf-perceived mental health problemsPrimary Care EvaluationPrimary care providersPrimary care practicesPresentation of symptomsMental health problemsSelf-perceived depressionPatients' subjective experienceMeaning of illnessCommon complaintCare EvaluationQuestionnaire criteriaCare providersDiagnostic criteriaDepression severityCare practicesHealth problemsMental disordersSomatic symptomsSymptomsSignificant distress
2009
Characteristics of Veterans Health Administration chiropractors and chiropractic clinics
Lisi AJ, Goertz C, Lawrence DJ, Satyanarayana P. Characteristics of Veterans Health Administration chiropractors and chiropractic clinics. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2009, 46: 997. PMID: 20157856, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2009.01.0002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChiropractic clinicChiropractic servicesVHA settingsVeterans Health Administration (VHA) medical facilitiesCommon patient complaintNew patient consultationsLow back painMost respondentsCervical painPain managementBack painVHA facilitiesPrimary careCommon complaintPatient complaintsTherapeutic proceduresResponse ratePatient consultationsVHA employeesChiropractic physiciansMedical facilitiesRate of participationPainClinicChiropractors
2008
Breast Pain
Golshan M. Breast Pain. 2008, 345-346. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-75246-4_85.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast painFourth of womenOvarian estrogen productionBreast nodularityBreast symptomsHormonal milieuEstrogen productionCommon complaintPalpable abnormalityProgesterone secretionBreast cancerHormonal changesPainPatientsNodularityCommon typeMensesCancerBreastWomenHyperprolactinemiaCommon patternSymptomsMenstruationAbnormalities
2006
AProspective Open Trial of Guanfacine in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Scahill L, Aman MG, McDougle CJ, McCracken JT, Tierney E, Dziura J, Arnold LE, Posey D, Young C, Shah B, Ghuman J, Ritz L, Vitiello B. AProspective Open Trial of Guanfacine in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2006, 16: 589-598. PMID: 17069547, DOI: 10.1089/cap.2006.16.589.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdrenergic alpha-AgonistsAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCentral Nervous System StimulantsChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolFemaleGuanfacineHumansMaleMethylphenidatePersonality AssessmentPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesTreatment FailureTreatment OutcomeConceptsOpen-label trialAberrant Behavior ChecklistPervasive developmental disorderClinical Global Impression-ImprovementHyperactivity subscaleEfficacy of guanfacinePlacebo-controlled trialCommon adverse effectsWeeks of treatmentTreatment of hyperactivityDevelopmental disordersBlood pressureOpen trialMean ageSleep disturbancesCommon complaintClinical practiceGuanfacineHyperactivityPilot studyAdverse effectsTrialsBehavior ChecklistChildrenMethylphenidateChiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain of Pregnancy: A Retrospective Case Series
Lisi AJ. Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain of Pregnancy: A Retrospective Case Series. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2006, 51: e7-e10. PMID: 16399602, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2005.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painRetrospective case seriesBack painCase seriesChiropractic treatmentInitial presentationPregnant womenSpinal manipulationNumerical rating scale pain scoresImportant pain reliefScale pain scoresChiropractic spinal manipulationPain scoresTermination of carePain reliefPain intensityPrenatal providersCommon complaintSuch painInclusion criteriaPainSignificant disabilityAdverse effectsSuch treatmentWomen
2005
Clostridial Myonecrosis in an Adolescent Male
Langhan M, Arnold L. Clostridial Myonecrosis in an Adolescent Male. 2005, 116: e735-e737. PMID: 16199671, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2004-2876.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Vaginitis in adolescents
Syed T, Braverman P. Vaginitis in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine Clinics 2004, 15: 235-251. PMID: 15449843, DOI: 10.1016/j.admecli.2004.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
1999
Initial evaluation of the athletewith anterior knee pain
Davis W, Fulkerson J. Initial evaluation of the athletewith anterior knee pain. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine 1999, 7: 55-58. DOI: 10.1016/s1060-1872(99)80015-x.ChaptersAnterior knee painKnee painPhysical examinationPast medical historyPain sourceInitial treatmentAthlete's symptomsThorough historyMedical historyCommon complaintLimb alignmentKnee examinationMusculoskeletal examinationCorrect diagnosisPatellofemoral jointPainAccurate diagnosisInitial evaluationPrevious treatmentYoung individualsSymptomsExaminationDiagnosisTreatmentPatients
1996
The substance-using human immunodeficiency virus patient: Approaches to outpatient management
O'Connor P, Samet J. The substance-using human immunodeficiency virus patient: Approaches to outpatient management. The American Journal Of Medicine 1996, 101: 435-444. PMID: 8873515, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(96)00200-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusPrimary careHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patientsAbuse treatmentPrimary care physiciansEffective primary careMaintenance of abstinenceSubstance use disordersLong-term abstinenceSubstance abuse treatmentSubstance abuse programsDrug abuse treatmentOutpatient managementVirus patientsHIV infectionWithdrawal syndromeCare physiciansMedical managementImmunodeficiency virusSubstance use historiesCommon complaintDrug treatmentUse disordersDrug useSpecific drugs
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