scholarly journals Risk factors and the role of the family doctor in the small bowel neoplasm

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Dorotea Ramona CADAR ◽  
◽  
Dumitru MATEI ◽  
◽  

Small bowel neoplasm is extremely rare, a reason for which it has a limited knowledge and understanding. Very few things are known about its etiology. Yet a high risk to develop a small bowel cancer was noted for patients with Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, familial adenomatous polyposis, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. A few modifiable risk factors were incriminated, such as the consumption of smoked meat, saturated fats, obesity and smoking, which also increase the incidence of small bowel neoplasm. Thus, it was observed that more considerable research is required, as well as more consistent statistical data, to understand better the etiology and biology of this type of cancer. We need to mention that a higher commitment from the family doctor is needed in the prevention and dispensarization of this pathology.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-313
Author(s):  
Mihaela Adela IANCU ◽  
◽  
Gabriela GANEA ◽  
Ramona Dorotea CĂLIN ◽  
Irina Anca EREMIA ◽  
...  

The incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing. It is currently the third most common cancer, after lung and breast cancer. Despite the increased incidence, recent advances in early detection, performing the screening according to the recommendations and treatment options have reduced colorectal cancer mortality. The role of the family doctor is to advise and to identify non-modifiable risk factors (age, male sex, race, family history, inflammatory bowel disease) as well as modifiable ones (tobacco consumption, low-fiber, high-fat and high carbohydrate diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity), in order to avoid these risk factors by developing a personalized plan for the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer depending on the individual risk. Genetic testing and a more comprehensive family history documentation by the family doctor can enable those with a hereditary predisposition for the colorectal cancer to take preventive measures. Applying evidence-based prevention strategies reduces the prognosis of colorectal cancer and reduces mortality. Colorectal cancer has an increased survival rate if diagnosed early and treated properly.


2016 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-68
Author(s):  
O. M. Korzh

The article discusses the features of the activities of the family doctor in the conduct of preventive measures against the development of diabetes and its complications. It is shown that the basis of therapeutic and preventive activities determined by a complex effect on the risk factors and implementation of optimal pharmacotherapy. The identification and modification of risk factors for cardiovascular disease is a major challenge facing the general practitioners, family medicine. The family doctor should take a proactive stance in relation to early recognition of risk factors. New technology to physicians and patients could help in the formation, monitoring and improving results. Essential is a multi-modal education of patients and healthcare professionals in the understanding of diseases, risk assessment and treatment.


2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Adriana TICĂRĂU ◽  
◽  
Dumitru MATEI ◽  

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the population register percent growth, which is why the role of the family doctor in preventive medicine becomes essential, one of its main objectives being the early detection of patients exposed to risk factors in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Closely linked to metabolic syndrome is endothelial dysfunction, as a result of its evaluation, it can be selected patients with metabolic syndrome, and patients who associated comorbidities: non-alcoholic fatty liver, hyperuricemia, polycystic ovary syndrome, sleep apnea.


2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3 (99)) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
A. Lehkun ◽  
L. Sydorchuk ◽  
A. Zaremska

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common bone and joint pathology, affecting, according to the American College of Rheumatology ACR (2019), about 302 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability in the elderly.Objective. To investigate the role of additional risk factors in patients with OA in the practice of family physicians for secondary prevention.Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of 50 outpatient records and electronic medical records (EMC) of patients with OA for 2019-2020 was performed: 30 women, 20 men; aged 35-75 years. Concomitant risk factors were studied by epidemiological analysis: obesity / overweight, burdensome family history, traumatic factor, occupational exposure.Results. The respiratory and circulatory systems diseases dominate in the structure of the primary morbidity of the Northern Bukovina inhabitants in 2020. The incidence of bone and joint is 4.04% in the general structure, which does not differ significantly from the European average. The structure of the primary morbidity of the bone and joint sphere is dominated by arthrosis and deforming OA (DOA). The injuries and occupational factors dominated in structure of DOA risk factors at the age under 50, but after 50 years – obesity and burdened heredity prevailed, with a significant impact of the occupational factor. Absence of injuries in the anamnesis and occupational factors reduce the risk of DOA 8 and 3.5 times, respectively (p<0.05). Age over 60 years increases the relative risk of DOA 2.5 times as much (p=0.013), especially in women to almost 4 times.Conclusions. Additional risk factors should be considered in patients with DOA for secondary prevention.


SpringerPlus ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Ann Sturgiss ◽  
Nicholas Elmitt ◽  
Chris van Weel ◽  
Emily Haesler ◽  
Ginny Sargent ◽  
...  

1988 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 249-257
Author(s):  
Alan D. Woolf

Adolescents may be predisposed to delinquency by a double-jeopardy situation of clustering of risk factors in physical health (eg, perinatal or nervous system trauma, naurodevelopmental or cognitive dysfunction, neglected health problems) and the environment (eg, poverty, disordered family dynamics, poor education). Pediatricians must be attentive to neglected or previously undiscovered health problems in this population, such as overlooked cosmetic or congential defects, nutritional problems, substance abuse, vision and hearing difficulties, dental pathology, and sex-related conditions and diseases. Delinquents, especially during the transition into detention, are at particular risk for injuries, depression, and suicidal behavior. The complete health assessment of the delinquent should include a neurodevelopmental, cognitive, and educational progress assessment. This will facilitate implementation of an appropriate individualized remediation program. The pediatrician, in the dual role of health care provider for the family and child advocate in the community, can accomplish much toward the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of delinquency.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document