LAM Extra for General Practicioners - 2012;4(03)

LAM Extra for General Practicioners

JUNE 20, 2012

[BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME]

NOVÁK János

[Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal condition, which affects 10-15% of adults in developed countries. Recent observations have raised the possibility that disturbances in the gut microbiota and/or the accompanying low-grade inflammatory state might contribute to the etiology and symptomatology of irritable bowel syndrome. Some studies indicate that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), as confirmed by hydrogen breath tests (HBT), is more prevalent... tovább »

HUN 2012;4(03)

LAM Extra for General Practicioners

JUNE 20, 2012

[THE DIABETIC FOOT SYNDROME: PATHOMECHANISM, CLINICAL PICTURE, CURRENT TREATMENT AND PREVENTION]

JERMENDY György

[Diabetic foot syndrome is a characteristic late complication of diabetes mellitus. It can develop in patients with type 1 as well as type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in case of a long duration of diabetes and sustained poor metabolic state. Diabetic neuropathy plays a pivotal role in the pathomechanism, but vascular symptoms might also contribute to the complex clinical picture. For making the diagnosis, evaluation of complaints, performing physical examination and using simple tests for... tovább »

HUN 2012;4(03)

LAM Extra for General Practicioners

JUNE 20, 2012

[INSULIN SELF-TITRATION IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: BURDEN OR SOLUTION?]

TAKÁCS Róbert

[INTRODUCTION - Observational studies have verified that even in routine diabetes care, up to 1.3% reduction in HbA1c can be achieved with the initiation of a long-acting basal insulin analogue. We can get the same results in our patients using an insulin titration algorithm and close diabetological control. CASE REPORT - Metformin therapy of a 68-year old, moderately obese woman with type 2 diabetes was complemented by a long-acting basal insulin analogue (insulin glargine). Before initiation... tovább »

HUN 2012;4(03)