Postgraduate medicine
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Postgraduate medicine · Jun 2000
ReviewThe columnar-lined (Barrett's) esophagus. Can progression to cancer be prevented?
The risk of adenocarcinoma in patients with columnar-lined, or Barrett's, esophagus has risen dramatically in recent decades. In this article, Dr Stollman explains the difficulties in defining the condition and examines current strategies in prevention and management.
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Postgraduate medicine · Jun 2000
ReviewInfectious mononucleosis. Complexities of a common syndrome.
Infectious mononucleosis is common in adolescents and young adults. Although the syndrome is most often associated with Epstein-Barr virus, several other organisms can also cause infectious mononucleosis. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and the presence of heterophil antibodies and atypical lymphocytes. ⋯ Symptoms usually resolve in 2 to 3 weeks. Treatment of uncomplicated infectious mononucleosis is supportive, but corticosteroids may be beneficial for the treatment of several complications associated with Epstein-Barr virus. Physically active patients should be counseled about the risks of splenic injury.