Revue médicale de Bruxelles
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Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as normal serum free thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine concentrations and a slightly eleveted serum thyrotropin (TSH) concentration. Only laboratory results can detect this disorder. ⋯ Most patients with subclinical hypothyroidism should be treated with thyroxine aiming to reduce the patient's serum TSH concentration to normal. Treatment will prevent progression to overt hypothyroidism and in some cases ameliorate non specific symptoms and lipid profile.
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Linezolid is a novel antibiotic administrable by the intravenous as well as the oral route. It is aimed by its re-imbursement conditions at treating proven beta-lactam- or glycopeptide-resistant staphylococcal and enterococcal infections in the hospital and post-discharge outpatient. ⋯ The oral forms exhibit complete bio-availability. Caution is recommended with regard to linezolid's MAO inhibitory effect and the risk of thrombocytopenia requiring weekly hematologic monitoring.
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The current conditions in Belgium are paradoxical. Indeed, adequate measures are now in place to allow sports activities in a favorable environment: increase in leisure time, widespread availability of indoor and outdoor facilities. ⋯ Therefore, physical activity is mandated, not only as a general personal health issue, but also as a public health issue. It should be encouraged, taking into account psychological and physiological growth parameters of teenagers.
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Keeping in mind some fundamental physic's laws permits to better understand the risks of scuba diving. Essentially, it concerns Boyle's-Mariotte's law (pressure/volume relationship), Dalton's and Henry's laws on the gases partial pressures. Contra-indications of scuba diving depend on the possibility of accidents due to preexisting diseases. ⋯ Generally, complementary tests are performed. In some cases, diving must be limited to "recreational diving", and sporting deep diving, where the conditions are more tiring and hard, must be discouraged. A list is added to the paper, to assist those with any medical problem related with scuba diving, to find informations and advices.