More than 25% of hypertensive patients have white-coat hypertension, which has also been called "office hypertension" or "isolated clinic hypertension." It is defined as clinic or office blood pressure (BP) readings that are persistently higher than 140/90 mm Hg in conjunction with daytime... More »
A 35-year-old woman who is pregnant for the first time has had elevated blood pressure since she first presented for prenatal care at 28 weeks gestation. More »
The patient is a 47-year-old man who began to experience
frequent headaches about 6 years before he
presented to a neurology clinic. The headaches rapidly progressed
to become daily and almost constant. He described
a sensation of dull pressure in both temples that was present
on or within a few... More »
Clinicians should pay more attention to the debilitating symptoms of adolescent fatigue, say commentators responding to a survey that shows prolonged fatigue may indicate severe depression or anxiety.
Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners Courtney H. Lyder, ND, May 17, 2013 With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.