[2014 literature findings in internal general medicine]

Rev Med Suisse. 2015 Jan 21;11(458):174, 176-80.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The usual treatment of venous ulcers may be associated with statins intake. Antibiotics have only marginal utility in acute bronchitis. The prescription of paracetamol seems to have no benefit in the treatment of acute lower back pain. The absence of antithrombotic prophylaxis for distal fractures of the lower limbs seems to be safe for patients' health. The treatment of atraumatic lesions of the rotator cuff in patients >55 years should remain conservative. Arthroscopic surgery of non-traumatic tear of the medial meniscus seems to have no benefit. The family environment seems to be a protective factor to the mental health of adolescents. Screening for colorectal cancer in patients >75 years would save lives.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / therapeutic use
  • Adolescent
  • Aged
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / therapeutic use
  • Bronchitis / drug therapy
  • Bullying / psychology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fractures, Bone / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Internal Medicine / trends*
  • Internet
  • Leg Bones / injuries
  • Low Back Pain / drug therapy
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Rotator Cuff / surgery
  • Simvastatin / therapeutic use
  • Varicose Ulcer / drug therapy

Substances

  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Acetaminophen
  • Simvastatin