Hospital practice (1995)
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Insomnia is common, but the causes are so diverse that careful evaluation is needed to ensure selection of effective treatment. Duration is the most important guide to intervention. ⋯ Drugs for patients who require long-term therapy should be selected to minimize side effects. Long-acting drugs should be used with caution in the elderly.
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Hospital practice (1995) · Apr 1998
Editorial ReviewAntibiotic resistance and prescribing practices.
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Antithyroid drugs induce sustained remission in only 55% of cases. Radioiodine, the overwhelming choice of specialists, may pose risks, including aggravation of ophthalmopathy. Surgical ablation should be considered only if a highly skilled surgeon is available. Thyroid storm requires aggressive management, and definitive treatment is needed for toxic adenoma or toxic multinodular goiter.