Pharmacological Management of the Obese Patient

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine ◽

10.1177/1559827613504733 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 137-156

Author(s):

Donald Schumacher

Keyword(s):

Obese Patient ◽

Pharmacological Management

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A Perspective on Low Molecular Weight Heparins in the Management of Thrombosis

Hämostaseologie ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1655237 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 13 (S 01) ◽

pp. S5-S11 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Debra Hoppensteadt ◽

Jeanine Walenga ◽

A Ahsan ◽

O Iqbal ◽

W Jeske ◽

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Keyword(s):

Molecular Weight ◽

Mechanism Of Action ◽

Manufacturing Process ◽

Laboratory Tests ◽

Low Molecular Weight ◽

Low Molecular Weight Heparins ◽

Pharmacological Management

SummaryThe introduction of low molecular weight heparins has added a new dimension to the pharmacological management of thrombotic disorders. Because of different chemical and pharmacological characteristics, due to the manufacturing process, each LMWH should be considered as a distinct entitity and only be used for its given indication. A list of commercially available LMWHs is included. The mechanism of action of the LMWHs and their use in various disorders are discussed. Available laboratory tests for monitoring LMWHs are presented and their limitations pointed out.

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Preventing Premature Weaning: Management Options for Common Lactation Conditions, Including OMT

Osteopathic Family Physician ◽

10.33181/12012 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 20-25

Author(s):

Denise Sackett ◽

Tala Dajani ◽

David Shoup ◽

Uzoma Ikonne

Keyword(s):

Postpartum Depression ◽

Family Physician ◽

Treatment Options ◽

World Health ◽

Management Options ◽

Pharmacological Management ◽

Control And Prevention ◽

Lactational Mastitis ◽

One Year ◽

Health Organization

The benefits of breastfeeding are well established. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that mothers breastfeed infants for at least one year, but most children are not breastfed that long because of many factors. Breastfeeding mothers face many challenges to continued breastfeeding, including medical conditions that arise during this period, such as postpartum depression and lactational mastitis. Because of a perceived lack of consistent guidance on medication safety, it can be difficult for the family physician to treat these conditions while encouraging mothers to continue breastfeeding. The purpose of the current review is to summarize and clarify treatment options for the osteopathic family physician treating lactating mothers. We specifically focus on the pharmacological management of contraception, postpartum depression, and lactational mastitis.

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