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Ottis Media in Children: When Parents Ask
for Antibiotics
Little Johnny is brought into your office
with a typical case of ottis media. His mother strongly requests you give
him something. Yet, about two-thirds of children get better without antibiotic
therapy. Is the antibiotic really necessary? When are they most useful?
This program sorts out the pertinent information regarding the diagnosis
and treatment of ottis media in children, particularly as it relates to
the proper use of antibiotic therapy. With careful overview, physicians
will be able to effectively manage the "Kleenex Kids" in their
practices, meeting the needs of both the patients and their parents. (VHS)
Chronic Diarrhea: Efficient Evaluation and
Management
In the United States, every individual experiences
1.5 episodes of diarrhea each year. Diarrhea, as reported by patients,
is often not an accurate measure of clinical diarrhea from a physician's
standpoint. Chronic diarrhea, considered diarrhea of greater than four
weeks duration, may have a number of etiologies. Differential diagnosis
can be lengthy and costly in some cases. A detailed history and a 24-hour
stool collection for volume and electrolytes can offer vital information
that allows for a more cost-efficient approach. The film discusses the
categories of chronic diarrhea, efficient diagnostic workup strategies,
and effective treatment options. (VHS)
Food as Medicine: Using Functional Foods
in the Treatment of Patients
Lycopene. Probiotics. Phytochemicals. Soy.
Isoflavone. Are these strange words to you? Chances are, your patients
already know many of them. Manufacturers are already marketing "functional
foods" using these buzz words. Such foods provide health benefits
beyond basic nutrition. In this highly-informative program, Dr. Kolasa
uses several case studies to illustrate how clinicians can use these foods
to treat disease and promote wellness in their patients. From treating
high cholesterol with margarine to preventing cancer with soy, you can
change what patients put in their shopping carts. (VHS)
Staving Off the Attack: Clinical Strategies
for Preventing Migraine
As far back as 3,000 BC, references to headaches
can be found in ancient texts. Today, as we enter a new millennium 5,000
years later, migraine headaches continue to impact society. The good news
is that there are now effective prevention strategies that can reduce
the frequency and severity of attacks. In this video featuring illustrated
case studies, three experts in migraine headaches explore the epidemiology,
pathophysiology, and classification of headaches, as well as management
strategies that capitalize on the use of successful prophylaxis for migraine.
(VHS)
New Software Title Available in the LRC:
- Care of the Client Experiencing Mania
- Care of the Client Experiencing Depression
- Care of the Client with Borderline Personality
Disorder
- Psychotropic Medication Administration
- Care of the Suicidal Client
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