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11. Microvascular Complications and Predictors for Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Foot Ulcers
Sammanfattning : A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common and serious complication of diabetes. It is today the leading cause of amputations and is associated with both increased morbidity and mortality. Individuals with DFU have 2.5 times higher mortality rates compared to patients with diabetes but without DFU, a risk that persists even after ulcer healing. LÄS MER
12. The expert and medical progress : Experts' influence on the views of peptic ulcer and dyspepsia and its treatment in Scandinavia during five decades
Sammanfattning : In this study the experts' influence on the recommendations for treatment of peptic ulcer in Scandinavia during the period 1940-1975, on the development of the first H2-receptor antagonist, cimetidine, on the adoption and use of H-receptor antagonists during the introductory phase in Scandinavia 1978-1986, and on the controversy about dyspepsia, is analysed.Experts during 1940-1960 promoted their "cures" containing severe diet restrictions and bed rest, convinced of their benefit. LÄS MER
13. Functional Dyspepsia : Symptoms and Response to Omeprazole in the Short Term
Sammanfattning : Gastrointestinal symptoms have a prevalence of 20-40% in the general adult population in the Western world. These symptoms are generally considered to be poor predictors of organic findings [e.g. peptic ulcer disease (PUD) or malignancy]. LÄS MER
14. Diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of chronic venous disease
Sammanfattning : BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Varicose veins (VVs) are the most common manifestation of chronic venous disease (CVD) in the Western hemisphere. Recent research shows that the disease encompasses the global population and with similar prevalence. LÄS MER
15. Proton pump inhibitors: indications and acid rebound
Sammanfattning : Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are nowadays the therapy of choice in the management of a variety of upper gastrointestinal (GI) conditions particularly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Previous studies indicate that patients commonly receive PPIs without clear indications. LÄS MER