Treating Acne Early Reduces Scarring and Minimises Psychological Impact – MM1410
Acne (acne vulgaris) is a common human skin disease, characterised by areas of skin with pimples, seborrhoea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules) and possible scarring.1 It affects skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles. This includes areas of the face, upper part of the chest and back.
Modern Medicine – October 2014
Small Bowel Video Capsule Endoscopy – MM1410
Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is an important and useful tool in assessing the small intestine. Its main indication is in patients with recurrent and/or persistent bleeding in the small bowel for which no source has been found on gastroscopy and colonoscopy. VCE is the most sensitive and specific non-invasive test available for detecting mucosal changes in the small bowel.
Modern Medicine – October 2014
Fibrate Therapy for Dyslipidaemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – MM1410
The main use of fibrates is for the treatment of dyslipidaemia to lower plasma triglyceride levels and to raise HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels. The effects of fibrates on LDL-cholesterol levels vary. Fibrates may be used either as monotherapy or in combination with statins. When combined with statins, fenofibrate is the preferred fibrate as it has a low risk of myopathy. The benefits of fibrate therapy in preventing ischaemic cardiovascular disease events appear to be confined to patients with baseline dyslipidaemia (raised triglyceride levels and/or low HDL-C levels).
Modern Medicine – October 2014
It could be fairly stated that we live in an age of Human Rights or at least and more correctly, an age when much lip-service is paid to Rights, including Human Rights. The recent “umbrella revolution” in Hong Kong is driven by the demand for universal suffrage and the right to be governed by a democratically elected government.
Modern Medicine – October 2014
The September 2014 edition of Modern Medicine is now available.
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Practical Management of Multiple Sclerosis – MM1409
Patients with multiple sclerosis often require high levels of medical input from their GP and treating neurologist. GPs are often their first point of contact about symptoms or complications of their disease or its treatment.
Modern Medicine – September 2014
Blood Gas Monitoring – An Underutilised Tool – MM1409
Blood gas monitoring is essential for the management of critically ill patients, providing valuable information about the state of the patient’s oxygenation, gas exchange, ventilation and acid-base homeostasis.
Modern Medicine – September 2014
Impaired Immune Response Not Exacerbated by Hypothermia – MM1409
Induced hypothermia is increasingly applied as a therapeutic intervention in ICUs. One of the underlying mechanisms of the beneficial effects of hypothermia is proposed to be reduction of the inflammatory response. However, a fear of reducing the inflammatory response is an increased infection risk. The Temperature Target Management (TTM) trial was conducted to study the effect of induced hypothermia on immune response after cardiac arrest.
Modern Medicine – September 2014
Is My Patient Suffering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? – MM1409
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition mostly affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands or feet), usually after an injury or trauma to that limb. CRPS is thought to be caused by damage to or malfunction of the peripheral and central nervous system. Although most cases of CRPS are triggered by an injury, the resulting pain is far more severe and long-lasting than normal.
Modern Medicine – September 2014
Epinephrine, First-line Treatment for High-risk Allergic Reactions – MM1409
Any allergic reaction, including the most extreme form, anaphylaxis, occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that is wrongly perceived as a threat. Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction, involving the release of mediators from mast cells, basophils and recruited inflammatory cells. Anaphylaxis is defined according to a number of signs and symptoms occurring alone or in combination within minutes or up to a few hours after exposure to a provoking agent.
Modern Medicine – September 2014
