Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Mar 2000
Comparative Study[Active uremia therapy in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease].
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the most frequent inheritable kidney disease. Epidemiological studies have not been performed in Norway. ⋯ Male autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients start renal replacement therapy earlier than female patients. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients do have better patient survival in renal replacement therapy than patients with glomerulonephritis.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Mar 2000
Case Reports[Withdrawal syndrome after the use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors].
The use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of depression has increased significantly over the years since their introduction in Norway in the early 1990s. Reports of side effects have paralleled the increased use; one side effect is the withdrawal syndrome associated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. ⋯ This syndrome is not well known and differs from the withdrawal syndrome caused by tricyclic antidepressants.
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Atrophic glossitis is considered to be a marker for nutritional deficiency. Study of the tongue is part of the clinical examination. The importance of atrophic tongue has been unclear. As part of a bigger nutritional investigation in the elderly, we wanted to study the occurrence of atrophic tongue and relate this finding to other nutritional measures. ⋯ We conclude that atrophic tongue is common in elderly people and a marker for malnutrition and reduced muscle function.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Mar 2000
Review Comparative Study[Use of angiotensin II receptor blockaders in heart failure].
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and diuretics represent the first line of therapy in patients with symptomatic heart failure. Inhibition of angiotensin II production is, however, incomplete with ACE inhibitors, due to non-ACE dependent conversion pathways. Moreover, some patients are intolerant to ACE inhibitors due to side effects or renal insufficiency. ⋯ Reduced morbidity and mortality have also been found with losartan treatment, as compared to the ACE inhibitor captopril. This paper discusses the role of angiotensin II receptor blockers in the treatment of heart failure. Some results from published studies and a short description of ongoing trials are presented.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Mar 2000
[Six years with the general practice system--what is the opinion of general practitioners?].
In 1993 a list patient system was introduced in four Norwegian municipalities: Trondheim, Tromsø, Lillehammer and Asnes. ⋯ The study demonstrates some important consequences of a shortage of medical manpower in a list patient system. Local authorities will have to deal with these challenges.