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This article includes a review of information primary care physicians need to know direct their evaluation and treatment of thyroid disorders that include sick euthyroid, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and subclinical thyroid disorders.
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Atención Primaria de Salud , Enfermedades de la Tiroides , Humanos , Enfermedades de la Tiroides/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de la Tiroides/terapia , Atención Primaria de Salud/organización & administración , Hipertiroidismo/diagnóstico , Hipertiroidismo/terapia , Hipotiroidismo/diagnóstico , Hipotiroidismo/terapia , Hipotiroidismo/tratamiento farmacológico , Pruebas de Función de la TiroidesRESUMEN
Pediatric patients are frequently evaluated in primary care clinics. Thus, there exists a need to understand common pediatric problems and to acquire a degree of familiarity with pediatric procedures. This article will review techniques and the current evidence for frequently performed pediatric procedures, including umbilical granuloma chemocautery, frenotomy, suture ligation of type B postaxial polydactyly, reduction of nursemaid's elbow, hair tourniquet removal, and tympanometry.
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Articulación del Codo , Luxaciones Articulares , Polidactilia , Niño , Dedos , HumanosRESUMEN
Aquatic-based infections can present a treatment challenge for primary care physicians because of the likely polymicrobial nature of the infection and the possibility of uncommon pathogenic organisms. Although Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species that colonize the skin are the most common etiologic agents associated with saltwater and freshwater skin and soft tissue infections, other significant pathogens can include Vibrio, Aeromonas, Edwardsiella, Erysipelothrix, and Mycobacterium. Early detection and appropriate management of aquatic infections can significantly decrease morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the pathophysiology, presentation, and management for the most common water-borne pathogens causing skin and soft tissue infections.