Klinefelter syndrome in primary care: A case and review.

Reviewed here is a case of Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) diagnosed by a primary care physician after recognition of key features of KS, confirmed by karyotype, along with a discussion of factors associated with this patient's diagnosis and care. Recognition of the key features of this syndrome is important in order to provide proper screening, risk mitigation and treatment to these patients.

Kearns-Sayre syndrome: Two case reports and a review for the primary care physician.

Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS) is a mitochondrial encephalopathic disorder. Because mitochondria are ubiquitous organelles that are present in almost every human tissue, their dysfunction can affect nearly any organ system and give rise to a wide range of clinical characteristics. 1: As is the case with most diseases associated with mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations, the clinical features of KSS were defined before modern molecular genetic classifications emerged.

A Holistic Approach to Physical and Mental Health: Associations Between Chronic Disease and Psychiatric Conditions.

Prior studies suggest that patients with chronic conditions are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders compared to healthy individuals without any medical conditions. The objective of this study was to investigate the link between chronic conditions and psychiatric disorders. The authors hypothesize that patients with chronic conditions have a higher comorbidity of certain psychiatric disorders compared to healthy individuals.

Factors and Preferences in Patient Selection and Location of Care.

There are many factors that influence the decisions that patients make regarding where they receive care. Two hundred thirty-three patients were surveyed in the primary care setting to determine patient satisfaction and characteristics that led patients to seeking treatment at primary care offices, urgent care centers, or emergency rooms. Respondents rated quality of care highest at the primary care office (P < .

Health-related Internet use among patients of osteopathic physicians.

Context: Using the Internet has transformed communication and improved access to health-related information for patients and physicians.

Objective: To determine why patients use the Internet for health-related information, where patients find answers to their questions, and whether patient use of the Internet impacts the patient-physician relationship. This study focused on patients of osteopathic physicians to confirm previously published data in a more specific population.