Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jun 2005
[Risk of disability pension among young persons on long-term sick leave].
In the late 1990s the incidence of new disability pensioners in Norway increased, especially among young people. This study assessed the risk and possible predictors of a transition to disability among long-term sickness absentees below 40. ⋯ A moderate risk of disability pension was found among young people on long-term sick leave. Special interventions targeted at men with psychiatric diagnoses and women with musculoskeletal disorders should be considered.
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We aimed to explore patient characteristics, diagnostic and surgical procedures and results of treatment of perforated peptic ulcer at our hospital, and determine prognostic factors for death and postoperative complications. ⋯ Perforated peptic ulcer is a disease with low incidence, high mortality and a high frequency of postoperative complications, mainly determined by the patient's age and ASA classification.
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Pain assessment in nursing home patients is often challenging because of cognitive failure. Demented patients receive less optimal pain treatment than those who are cognitively intact. Inappropriate pain assessment is likely to be an important reason for problems with proper diagnosis and treatment of pain in the cognitively impaired. Self-report of pain by standardized questionnaires is recommended for those with mild cognitive failure. For those who are unable to self-report, observational assessment is an alternative. ⋯ It is important to establish a common standard for systematic pain assessment in the cognitively impaired, both clinically and in research. Further validation of the CNPI and the Doloplus-2 is recommended.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jun 2005
Biography Historical Article[The Greek art of medicine in Rome].
The term "ancient medicine" is often perceived as tantamount to Greek medicine, as most medical writings from the classical period originate in Greece. These texts later became the basis of Western medical thought. Even though the Romans adopted Greek medicine, it continued to be alien to them; they persisted with their practical approach to medicine alongside the Greeks' more theoretical view. This article deals with how Romans reacted to the invasion of Greek doctors, and how this is portrayed by contemporary Roman authors, especially Pliny and Celsus.