This study sought to ascertain if family histories of alcohol (FHPA) and drug problems (FHPD) are more prevalent among certain healthcare professions than others, and if an association between FHPA or FHPD and current alcohol and drug use exists. As part of a larger mail survey during the...
Maternal family history of alcohol and tobacco use had a greater impact on increasing the odds for alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy than paternal history of alcohol and tobacco use.doi:10.1080/10884600490491213ChristineUniversityL.University...
M. (2013). Problematic alcohol use, trauma history, and PTSD symptom level: A path analysis. Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 9, 281-291. doi:10.1080/15504263.2013.835694Dvorak, R.D.; Arens, A.M.; Kuvaas, N.J.; Williams, T.J.; Kilwein, T.M. Problematic alcohol use, trauma history, ...
Benzodiazepine use in anxiety disordered patients with and without a history of alcoholism. People with a history of alcohol use disorders are thought to be at risk for misusing prescribed benzodiazepines. We examine the use of prescribed benzodia... TI Mueller,IM Goldenberg,AL Gordon,... - ...
The CIWA-Ar has been revised for use in medical ICU patients, [6] but it has not been well studied or validated in this population. A score of greater than 15 is seen in patients with moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal. Patients with a score of greater than 15 or those who have a...
Subacute sunburn on shoulder of 21-year-old male, with peeling. View Media Gallery It is important to inquire about possible exposure to photosensitizing drugs (see Drug-Induced Photosensitivity), as well as about possible heavy alcohol use, which is associated with sunburning. [21, 22] ...
The purpose of this pilot study was (1) to determine the proportion of patients in an ambulatory medical clinic who have an alcohol history recorded when prescribed benzodiazepines, and (2) to assess the adequacy of the alcohol history when obtained. Medical records of 35 outpatients who obtained...
A medical history is a report that includes information gained from a patient's medically relevant recollections (e.g., symptoms, concerns, past diseases) and questioning regarding their concerns. ...
Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms and soles) is observed in persons with chronic alcoholism. [22] Localized hyperhidrosis, unlike generalized hyperhidrosis, usually begins in childhood or adolescence. Hyperhidrosis beginning later in life should prompt a search for secondary caus...
Lifestyle factors can increase your risk of heart failure, including smoking, excessive alcohol use and physical inactivity. Type of Heart Failure There are four types of heart failure: Left-sided heart failure, which causes fluid to back up in the lungs. Right-sided heart failure, which ...