摘要:

&NA;The Nurse Practitionerwelcomes readers' comments. Letters referring to a particular article are forwarded to the author for a response to be printed along with the letter. Please address your correspondence to: Letters to the Editor,The Nurse Practitioner, 3000 Northup Way, Suite 200, Box 96043, Bellevue, WA 98009. Submission of a letter constitutes permission for its copyright and publication inThe Nurse Practitioner. Letters are subject to editing.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

&NA;Recent clinical drug trials have demonstrated that early intervention with zidovudine will delay disease progression in asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic HIV‐infected individuals. These trials will encourage larger numbers of seropositive persons to seek access to primary care, overloading specialized clinics for AIDS and HIV care. The care of early HIV‐infected individuals will need to be delivered by mainstream primary care providers. This article discusses the initiation and management of zidovudine, and chemoprophylaxis againstPneumocystis cariniipneumonia in early HIV infection.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

&NA;In 1985 the U.S. Department of Defense took action to establish regulations for the protection of national defense personnel against the AIDS epidemic. Since that time specific procedures have been carried out in each military unit to effectively handle soldiers infected with the AIDS virus. A unique six‐stage classification system for monitoring disease progression of AIDS is currently used in military medical facilities around the world, and military medicine remains active in the fight against AIDS.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

&NA;Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a miserable infection that affects millions of women each year. The purpose of this article's study was to investigate the effectiveness of an immediate treatment intervention for increasing the comfort level of women with vulvovaginal candidiasis. An experimental study using a sample of 20 women compared the comfort of a control group, which received routine care, to the comfort of the experimental group, which received routine care plus vaginal debridement followed by application of vaginal medication. The experimental group experienced greater relief from their symptoms post‐treatment than did the control group. Implications for NP practice are presented.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

&NA;The treatment of mild to moderate hypertension in patients with diabetes mellitus is reviewed in this article. The effect of diabetic hypertension on the heart and kidney is discussed. Treatment guidelines for diabetic hypertension are provided, based on principles derived from the pathophysiology. These principles include choosing an agent that maintains or improves lipids, potassium, insulin sensitivity, and quality of life. Individuals with diabetic hypertension should be assessed for their risk of developing coronary artery disease or nephropathy, since certain antihypertensive agents may help prevent these diseases. A simple method for selecting appropriate drugs is also presented.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

&NA;A computerized database is an invaluable tool for planning and managing patient care. The design and function of two databases for an ambulatory cardiology setting are discussed in this article. Information about patients with hyperlipidemia and with permanent pacemakers was entered into the customdesigned databases. The benefits of using computers for record keeping, such as improved organization and efficiency, are also addressed.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

&NA;This column is provided for announcements of conferences, committee meetings and various items of general interest to nurse practitioners. Readers are invited to submit relevant material. Inclusion will be based on general interest, date of receipt and available space. Items should be submitted as early as possible to give readers time to respond, and should be submitted no later than the first of each month prior to publication.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

RATES:One‐time insertion is $1.05 per word with a minimum charge of $50. Classified display ads are $50 per column inch. Boxed or multi‐column classified ads are charged as classified display. CLOSING DATE: 10th of the month preceding issue date. ADDRESS AD COPY TO: Classified Advertising Department, The Nurse Practitioner, 3000 Northup Way, Suite 200, Box 96043, Bellevue, WA 98009; Fax (206) 822‐9372. The publisher accepts no responsibility for the offers appearing in this section and reserves the right to reject, withdraw or modify copy.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID