ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120354.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120355.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120356.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120357.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Two years' experience with DNA analysis for the antenatal diagnosis of thalassaemia and haemophilia is described. The advantages of DNA testing, including a first‐trimester diagnosis and greater availability, must be considered in relation to the problems that are associated with this procedure. In particular, the risk of recombination in DNA polymorphism studies should be understood and explained fully to the patient.

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120358.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

A cross‐sectional survey of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dietary patterns has been conducted in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Three groups — traditional and more urbanized Melanesians and semitraditional Micronesians — were compared. Abnormal glucose tolerance was rare (less than 1% over all) in Melanesians regardless of acculturation, but was present in 9.7% of adult Micronesians in whom it was associated with age; obesity; female sex; and a diet that was high in energy and refined carbohydrates. Hypertension, which was associated with advancing age and obesity, was recorded in 6.0% and 8.3% of traditional and partly urbanized Melanesians, respectively, and in 4.8% of Micronesians. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures correlated significantly with age for all except traditional Melanesian women among whom the association was limited to the systolic blood pressure only. Significant correlation coefficients were recorded between diastolic blood pressure and body mass index for both sexes and all groups, and between systolic blood pressure and body mass index for all women but only for Micronesian men. Dramatic differences in life‐style and dietary patterns are described for rural and more urbanized Melanesians among whom the mean daily urinary sodium outputs were 67 and 119 mmol/L, respectively.

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120359.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

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An anonymous questionnaire, which was designed to obtain information on satisfaction with medical management, personal attitudes and experiences, and patients' knowledge about epilepsy, was sent to a systematic sample of persons on the membership lists of various Epilepsy Associations across Australia. Comments regarding doctors' attitudes towards persons with epilepsy and the inadequacy of informational exchanges between doctors and patients reflected many respondents' dissatisfaction with their medical management. The problems that are perceived by patients in regard to the management of their epilepsy may be addressed through improved education of these patients and of the community in general. Continuing education of medical practitioners, especially in relation to current management trends, patient education skills and the importance of a positive attitude towards epilepsy, may help to improve patients' perceptions of their medical treatment.

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120360.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120361.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Since their introduction into clinical practice about 30 years ago, the popularity of oral hypoglycaemic agents has waxed and waned. Their use should not lead to the neglect of other facets of management in non‐insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, such as diet and exercise, and the introduction of insulin should not be delayed in subjects who are not achieving an adequate control of blood glucose levels. In spite of concerns about the long‐term safety and efficacy of oral hypoglycaemic agents that have been raised by the University Group Diabetes Program Study, oral hypoglycaemic agents have an established place in the management of non‐insulin dependent diabetes. This article discusses briefly the mechanisms of action and clinical pharmacology of the oral hypoglycaemic agents in common use in Australia, and emphasizes practical issues that are relevant to their clinical use.

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120362.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0025-729X    

DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120363.x

出版商:Wiley    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY