Biomedical subjects

J F Potts

Publications and source records attributed to J F Potts.

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PubMed1990

Elevated cholesterol levels. How to individualize treatment.

Each of the three case studies represents a common presentation of a patient with elevated lipid levels. By categorizing patients using the guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program and considering the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, clinicians can more reliably assess response to treatment. An elevated total cholesterol level is only one of several important risk factors for coronary artery disease that must be confronted.

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PubMed1990

Sunlight, sunburn, and sunscreens. Preventing and remedying problems from 'too much fun in the sun'.

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a dose-related risk factor for the development of several cutaneous cancers. This risk is reduced by avoiding exposure to the sun and by the use of sunscreens. The latter products are rated according to their ability to protect skin from developing erythema. Treatment of overexposure is geared to relief of symptoms. Preventive measures, however, should always be encouraged.

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PubMed1990

Vacation diarrhea. How should it be managed?

Traveler's diarrhea in North America is most often a self-limited disease that requires little medical intervention unless the course is prolonged or especially severe. Diagnosis is almost always made by a stool examination or culture. The most common causative organisms are Campylobacter jejuni and Giardia lamblia. Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli is a less frequent cause. Patients should be advised regarding the need for fluid replacement. Antibiotic therapy should be considered only in rare circumstances.

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