The Medical clinics of North America
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Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) describes a group of non-autoimmune forms of diabetes that are characterized by mostly autosomal dominant, monogenic mutations resulting in decreased beta cell function in the pancreas. MODY accounts for roughly 1% to 5% of diabetes cases, and the optimal treatment for each MODY depends on the causative mutation. This article provides a review of MODY to aid providers with knowing what aspects of the history and physical exam should prompt further investigation for this group of conditions.
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Med. Clin. North Am. · Jan 2024
ReviewNon-syndromic and Syndromic Severe Acne in Adolescent Patients.
Acne is a common skin disorder in adolescents. However, severe acne that is persistent and refractory to conventional treatment or has other associated symptoms should raise suspicion for non-syndromic or syndromic acne.