[Pneumocystis carinii: laboratory diagnosis. State of the art].

Abstract:

:In the light of the international literature and personal observation, the diagnostic techniques employed in Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP), a major opportunistic infection of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are reviewed.

journal_name

Minerva Med

journal_title

Minerva medica

authors

Minasi D,Pellicanò S,Calzone R,Foti N

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1988-06-01 00:00:00

pages

427-34

issue

6

eissn

0026-4806

issn

1827-1669

journal_volume

79

pub_type

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    abstract:BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate, by Stress-Exercise Electrocardiography (SE), the presence of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in patients with asymptomatic or symptomatic carotid stenosis, who had no history of myocardial ischemia. MATERIALS, METHODS AND RESULTS:133 patients with significant carotid...

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    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章

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    authors: Sconocchini C,Racco F,Pratillo G,Alesi C,Zappelli L

    更新日期:1997-05-01 00:00:00

  • Plasmodium falciparum parasitized red blood cells modulate the production of endothelin-1 by human endothelial cells.

    abstract:AIM:Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria is the most important parasitic infection of humans, responsible for about 2,000,000 deaths every year. Cytoadherence of P. falciparum parasitized erythrocytes (pRBC) to vascular endothelium contributes to the pathogenesis of severe malaria causing microcirculatory obst...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Basilico N,Mondani M,Parapini S,Speciale L,Ferrante P,Taramelli D

    更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00

  • [Spectrophotometric determination of penicillamine with phosphomolybdic acid].

    abstract::A sensitive method for spectrophotometric determination of penicillamine is described. It is based on the chromatic reaction of penicillamine with phosphomolybdic acid. The method has good sensitivity (1.49 divided by 11.92 microgram/ml) and it is proposed for a clinical control. ...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Gallo N,Donato Bianco V,Bianco P,Luisi G

    更新日期:1980-09-08 00:00:00

  • The current role of renal biopsy in diabetic patients.

    abstract::Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide health problem due to its high prevalence, incidence and impact on patient morbidity and mortality. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most important complications of DM. The indication of renal biopsy in diabetic patients is a widely debated topic and the final decision i...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.23736/S0026-4806.17.05446-5

    authors: Bermejo S,Pascual J,Soler MJ

    更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00

  • [CT in the follow-up of rectal neoplasms].

    abstract::CT-scans were performed in the follow-up of 124 patients surgically treated for rectal carcinoma. CT allowed direct visualization of possible local recurrences and infiltration of neighbouring structures chiefly muscles and bones; it can also prove post surgical abscesses, metastatic spreads to lymph nodes and other s...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Malinverni AF,Uffredi S,Franchini L,Sessa G,Marzoratti MR

    更新日期:1989-11-01 00:00:00

  • [Muscle fatigue and dyspnea].

    abstract::Calm breathing requires little effort on the part of the inspiratory muscles to overcome the elastic and non-elastic resistances of the chest-lung system. Spontaneous expiration is passive and does not engage the respiratory muscles. In the event of restriction or obstruction, however, there are changes in these two t...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:

    authors: Anania A,Striglia E

    更新日期:1998-10-01 00:00:00

  • [Medical or surgical treatment of the elderly bleeding ulcer patient].

    abstract::In recent years there has been a distinct decline in the total number of operations for ulcers while the number performed for ulcerous complications has remained more or less constant. Hesitation between medical and surgical treatment most frequently arises in the case of bleeding especially when the patient is elderl...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Durante G,Listorto G,Vitagliano F,Goi M,Garbarini A,Foco A

    更新日期:1986-05-07 00:00:00

  • [Fiber bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of bronchopulmonary tumors. Evaluation of the diagnostic efficacy of a cyto-histologic protocol in an ambulatory center].

    abstract::An examination was made of the series of 439 lung tumours diagnosed ambulatorially at the Turin Social Health Dispensary to assess the diagnostic return from several techniques (cytology of the sputum, bronchial aspirate and brushing; histology on a biopsy specimen) used singly or in combination. It was also sought to...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Marchisio U,Bugiani M,Castiglioni G,Forconi G,Massa GL,Arizio A

    更新日期:1984-09-08 00:00:00

  • Update in the treatment of neurally-mediated syncope.

    abstract::Syncope is a transient, self-limited loss of consciousness, usually leading to falling. The underlying mechanism is a transient global cerebral hypoperfusion. Since there are many causes of syncope, a specific treatment cannot be administered without knowing of the exact mechanism responsible of loss of consciousness....

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:

    authors: Maggi R,Brignole M

    更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00

  • [Hutchinson-Horton giant cell arteritis and rhizomelic polymyalgia. III. Current pathogenetic and nosographic aspects].

    abstract::There is much evidence to suggest that temporal arteritis and rhizomelic polymyalgia are both immunological diseases. The classic results of experimental pathology are discussed, together with the relations between rhizomelic polymyalgia and both virus hepatitis B and the HLA system. From the clinical standpoint, it i...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Lovisetto P,Marchi L,Gilardi E,Mairano D,Biarese V

    更新日期:1984-05-07 00:00:00

  • [Description of a case of rheumatoid pleuropneumopathy with primary onset].

    abstract::A case of pleuropulmonary manifestation as the first symptom of rheumatoid arthritis is reported; articular involvement followed at a later stage. Pleuropulmonary localisation of rheumatoid arthritis is varied and infrequent; it is seldom the first manifestation of illness. This case was particular because isolated pl...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Virone C,Zappalà G,Di Martino R,Costa F,Clemen PL

    更新日期:1990-11-01 00:00:00

  • [Toxic cholestatic hepatitis secondary to chrysotherapy].

    abstract::An unusual case of cholestatic toxic hepatitis observed during the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with gold salts (colloidal sulphide) is reported. The primarily histological diagnosis was supported by the absence of hepatotoxic drugs and the ruling out of other forms of liver disease. Furthermore, the histological...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Frigerio G,Terruzzi V,Butti GC,Minoli G,Rossini A

    更新日期:1981-07-31 00:00:00

  • [Spectrophotofluorimetric enzymatic determination of total serum bile acids].

    abstract::A new enzymatic fluorimetric assay for the determination of total serum bile acids is described. The enzyme 3 alpha-idroxysteroid NAD oxireductase by oxydising the free OH in position 3 alpha of bile acid molecule, reduce NAD previously added. Afterwards the hydrogen of the generated NADH is transferred by a diaphoras...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Annoni G,Barbi G,Benzio G

    更新日期:1980-02-25 00:00:00

  • [Controlled study of the analgesic effect and tolerability of buprenorphine in cancer patients].

    abstract::The analgesic efficacy and tolerability of a morphine agonist-antagonist buprenorphine are evaluated. The drug is compared to pentazocin. For this purpose, the drugs were randomly administered to 42 patients suffering from pain caused by advanced cancer. Buprenorphine demonstrated a significantly higher analgesic effe...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验

    doi:

    authors: Dini D,Fassio T,Gottlieb A,Gini M

    更新日期:1986-01-28 00:00:00

  • [Evolution and radiologic sequelae of pulmonary tuberculosis].

    abstract::During the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, the radiologist is often asked the following questions: 1) is it really TB?; 2) is there any improvement?; 3) when is the X-ray check-up required?. In our opinion, the radiologist is in a position: 1) to confirm the diagnosis of TB; 2) to give a radiological diagnosis of...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Comino E,Ragni G,Trapani P,Camarrota T

    更新日期:1985-05-12 00:00:00

  • [Hemorrhagic complications during therapy with carbenicillin in 2 cases of acute renal insufficiency].

    abstract::During the treatment of two patients with acute renal insufficiency with carbenicillin for Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis haematemesis, melaena and omnipresent petechiae were observed. Suspension was followed by rapid regression and the normalisation of clotting. Attention is drawn to haemorrhage as clotting. Attention...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Sasdelli M,Santoro A,Cesari D,Cagnoli L,Zucchelli P

    更新日期:1975-01-31 00:00:00

  • [Scintigraphy of the bile ducts by means of the Tc-99m-acid N-(2,6 diethyl-acetanilide) iminodiacetic acid in pediatrics].

    abstract::Results with diethyl-IDA in the diagnosis of dilatation and obstruction of the bile ducts are reported. By comparison with methyl-IDA, the more rapid blood clearance and slower renal excretion of diethyl-IDA do not lead to interference on the part of the right kidney and ureter during the first 30' of scintiscanning. ...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Mussa GC,Bona G,Silvestro L

    更新日期:1979-01-28 00:00:00

  • [Clinical study of the lipotropic activity of the preparation Fosfolip].

    abstract::A randomized and double blind experiment has been made over 50 patients and 25 checks, by giving a dosage of 3 Fosfolip (calcium salt of phosphorylcholine chlorid with pantethine) capsules a day. The analysis results has been reported in the work. In none case the product had secondary no desired effects; while therap...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验

    doi:

    authors: Ligas B,Proietti C,Chiti D

    更新日期:1983-04-07 00:00:00

  • [Intrauterine torsion of the spermatic cord].

    abstract::Description of a clinical case diagnosed in the first hours of life in apparently well newborn. Diagnostic suspicion by palpation and transillumination. Absence of any subjective sign. Inspective symptom the light scrotal swelling. The neonate received an immediate surgical exploration with subsequent orchiectomy. ...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Galligani L,Ghiron P,Giudici M

    更新日期:1992-12-01 00:00:00

  • [New concepts in the prognosis of renal obstructions based on radiological examination data].

    abstract::The study deals with obstructed kidneys not visualizable by normal radiography. The various radiological techniques after endovenous urography are analysed as to what extent the data obtained enable the surgeon to choose between radical and conservative measures. The usefulness and limitations of i.v. urography with h...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Navarrette RV

    更新日期:1975-11-14 00:00:00

  • [Prevalence of peptic ulcer in patients with various hepatopathies].

    abstract::Aim of this study was to re-evaluate the overall prevalence of a peptic disease in 350 patients with liver diseases of different etiology and severity. A normal endoscopic picture was found in 82% of cases. Peptic lesions were found in 18% of total cases and were located in the duodenal (10.9%) and gastric (7.1%) wall...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Andriulli A,Arrigoni A,Gindro T,Verme G

    更新日期:1986-10-13 00:00:00

  • [Myxoma of the left atrium. General considerations and description of a case].

    abstract::A case of left atrial myxoma is described. The neoplasia was observed in a female with no previous rheumatic history in whom cardiopathy was diagnosed only a few months before hospitalisation. The rapid and erratic course of the cardiopathy, the fact that changes of posture modified objective symptoms, the presence of...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Giuliani GC,Liberali L,Catapano F,Verdun di Cantogno L

    更新日期:1984-10-06 00:00:00

  • [Epidemiological and clinical aspects of a survey of viral non-A, non-B hepatitis in the province of Alessandria].

    abstract::An epidemiological and clinical research on 48 cases of nonA-nonB hepatitis hospitalized in Alessandria, Infectious Diseases Department, from 1-1-1983 to 1-3-1984 is reported. NonA-nonB hepatitis formed 25% of full cases of viral hepatitis in the same period (192 cases); it was mainly related to hemotransfusion (33,3%...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Fiori GP,Gandini F,Poggio A,Orsi PG

    更新日期:1985-04-14 00:00:00

  • [Pneumothorax in AIDS].

    abstract::A total of 237 patients with AIDS have been observed in the infectious Disease Division of the United Hospitals of Bergamo during the past six years. Five patients (4.21%), suffering from TB and PCP, revealed PNX which was characterised by being bilateral and recurrent; it was a concomitant cause of death in 2 patient...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Delvecchio G,Fracassetti O,Lorenzi N,Michetti L

    更新日期:1992-05-01 00:00:00

  • [Biochemical diagnosis of insulinoma: correlations between blood glucose, blood insulin and the titer of plasma non-esterified fatty acids during fasting and during various diagnostic tests].

    abstract::The difficulty of clinical and biochemical diagnosis of insulinoma lies in the extreme variability of both clinical symptoms and glycaemia/insulinaemia levels, so that neither parameter is a totally reliable diagnostic indicator. The possibility of introducing a third parameter, the non-esterified fatty acid (FFA) lev...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Gorini M,Ghizzi A,Carlo Stella C,De Caro L

    更新日期:1985-09-29 00:00:00

  • [Role of the family group in attempted suicide among the young].

    abstract::Data from 1848 cases of attempted suicide on the files of the Milan University Emergency Psychiatry Ward and 990 suicides recorded by the Milan Legal Medicine Department in the period 1964-1969 were computerised on specially prepared cards, designed to permit objective study of acts of self-destruction in the light of...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Cazzullo CL,Ba G,Invernizzi G,Vitali A,Bellini M

    更新日期:1977-09-08 00:00:00

  • [Automated determination of total nitrogen in urine and feces].

    abstract::Urine and stool total nitrogen was measured using the Carlo Erba Strumentazione NA 1500 nitrogen analyzer. Determinations were carried out on 10 mcl, 20 mcl and 50 mcl urine samples and on 20-50 mg stool samples. Both urine and stool data distributions were normal, thus indicating the reliability of the method. The NA...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Adami GF,Summa M,Gianetta E,Caponnetto A,Friedman D,Scopinaro N

    更新日期:1986-04-28 00:00:00

  • [Possibilities of using cardioselective beta blocking agents in patients with chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathies].

    abstract::The use of four cardioselective beta-blockers in a group of patients with chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathies was examined. Of the 4 drugs the only possible one for use in this patient category was atenolol which produced significant bronchial dilation after spray treatment, thus demonstrating the responsiveness ...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Giorgis GE,Galietti F,Miravalle C,Barberis S,Massaglia GM,Onoscuri E

    更新日期:1986-06-23 00:00:00

  • [Differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. A case of adult onset Still disease].

    abstract:BACKGROUND:A case of Still's disease in the adult, an uncommon seronegative rheumatoid arthritis-like disease with prominent systemic features is reported. This case did not show the typical clinical features and appeared like a fever of unknown origin. CASE REPORT:A 60 year-old female was admitted to the hospital for...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Regoli G,Trotta M,Agostino I

    更新日期:1998-01-01 00:00:00

  • [Ciprofloxacin: a new fluoroquinolone for the treatment of respiratory tract infections].

    abstract::The Authors shortly present some statistical and epidemiological data on RTI and stress that these infections are nowadays the main infectious diseases. After an excursus of the most frequent infectious aetiologies, they show their experience in RTI treatment, mainly acute LRTI, with a new fluorquinolone, ciprofloxaci...

    journal_title:Minerva medica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Scarlini GF,Germani M,Martino M,Perna R

    更新日期:1991-05-01 00:00:00