Foramen magnum meningioma: Dysphagia of atypical etiology.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the overdose rate of drugs that require renal dose adjustment and factors related with overdose. SUBJECTS:Total of 23,635,210 records of prescriptions and laboratory data of inpatients at a tertiary teaching hospital for the period from January 2002 to December 2005. METHODS:A clinical data mar...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Sheen SS,Choi JE,Park RW,Kim EY,Lee YH,Kang UG

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three currently used screening methods are aimed at detecting colorectal cancer when it is asymptomatic and curable, and at detecting polyps so that they can be removed before they can progress to cancer. Digital rectal examinations are relatively cheap and easy but can detect only a small fraction of large-bowel canc...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Friedman GD,Selby JV

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) remains a controversial issue, with concerns that it leads to unnecessary and inappropriate prescribing. Whether DTCA shifts prescribing from first-line (guideline-recommended) therapy to second-line drugs has not been studied. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Skeldon SC,Kozhimannil KB,Majumdar SR,Law MR

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decision analysis is a tool that clinicians can use to choose an option that maximizes the overall net benefit to a patient. It is an explicit, quantitative, and systematic approach to decision making under conditions of uncertainty. In this article, we present two teaching tips aimed at helping clinical learners unde...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Lee A,Joynt GM,Ho AM,Keitz S,McGinn T,Wyer PC,EBM Teaching Scripts Working Group.

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although hip fractures in older adults are associated with a high degree of mortality and disability, the use of advance care planning (ACP) in this population is unknown. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of ACP and need for surrogate decision-making prior to death in older adults with hip fracture and...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Kata A,Cenzer I,Sudore RL,Covinsky KE,Tang VL

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rates of substance use in rural areas are close to those of urban areas. While recent efforts have emphasized integrated care as a promising model for addressing workforce shortages in providing behavioral health services to those living in medically underserved regions, little is known on how substance use ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Chan YF,Lu SE,Howe B,Tieben H,Hoeft T,Unützer J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The three-item Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) has been validated in research settings, but not in routine practice, administered by clinical personnel. OBJECTIVE:As part of the Health Literacy Screening (HEALS) study, we evaluated psychometric properties of the BHLS to validate its administration by cl...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Wallston KA,Cawthon C,McNaughton CD,Rothman RL,Osborn CY,Kripalani S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of patients who have HIV disease, particularly those in early, asymptomatic disease stages, has recently improved. Clinical trials with zidovudine have demonstrated efficacy and greatly reduced toxicity when the drug is used for asymptomatic HIV-infected persons who have fewer than 500 CD4+ cells/mm3. A...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Volberding PA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mandates disclosure of large-scale adverse events to patients, even if risk of harm is not clearly present. Concerns about past disclosures warranted further examination of the impact of this policy. OBJECTIVE:Through a collaborative partnership between VA leaders, po...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Elwy AR,Bokhour BG,Maguire EM,Wagner TH,Asch SM,Gifford AL,Gallagher TH,Durfee JM,Martinello RA,Schiffner S,Jesse RL

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who return to hospital after discharge are scarce. Characterization of these patients may inform post-hospitalization care. OBJECTIVE:To describe clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 who returned to the emergency department (ED) or requ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Somani SS,Richter F,Fuster V,De Freitas JK,Naik N,Sigel K,Mount Sinai COVID Informatics Center.,Bottinger EP,Levin MA,Fayad Z,Just AC,Charney AW,Zhao S,Glicksberg BS,Lala A,Nadkarni GN

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify differences between patients viewed as frustrating by their physicians and those considered typical and satisfying. DESIGN:This cross-sectional observational study focused on psychologically distressed high users of medical services. Frustrating patients were compared with typical and satisfying ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Lin EH,Katon W,Von Korff M,Bush T,Lipscomb P,Russo J,Wagner E

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various stakeholders can have differing opinions regarding ethical review when introducing new procedures with patients. OBJECTIVE:This pilot study examines the way in which Research Ethics Boards (REBs; Institutional Review Boards) and clinical biochemists (CBs; laboratory medicine specialists) differ in t...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Patenaude J,Grant AM,Xhignesse M,Leblanc F,Courteau J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computerized physician order entry and clinical decision support systems are electronic prescribing strategies that are increasingly used to improve patient safety. Previous reviews show limited effect on patient outcomes. Our objective was to assess the impact of electronic prescribing strategies on medicat...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Roumeliotis N,Sniderman J,Adams-Webber T,Addo N,Anand V,Rochon P,Taddio A,Parshuram C

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical features and distinguishing characteristics of the less common causes of chronic airflow obstruction have been reviewed. Clearly, the majority of patients have cigarette-induced chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. However, for those patients with chronic airflow obstruction who are younger than 40 years ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： St John RC,Gadek JE,Pacht ER

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community health centers (CHCs) provide primary care for underserved children and adults. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) aimed to strengthen the CHC network by increasing federal funds and expanding Medicaid eligibility. The ACA also aimed to boost preventive and mental health services and to red...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Tilhou AS,Huguet N,DeVoe J,Angier H

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beta-blockers have been shown to improve survival in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). However, few studies have looked at the effects of these medications specifically in women. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness of beta-blockers in women with CHF. PATIENTS:We conducted a retrospective c...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Keyhan G,Chen SF,Pilote L

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate patient-provider agreement on whether weight and related behaviors were discussed during routine visits. DESIGN:Post-visit survey assessments of patients and providers. PARTICIPANTS:Obese patients make up the majority of all patients seen in primary care (PC). The patients and physicians were re...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Greiner KA,Born W,Hall S,Hou Q,Kimminau KS,Ahluwalia JS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals involved with the criminal justice system have increased health needs and poor access to primary care. OBJECTIVE:To examine hospital and emergency department (ED) utilization and related costs by individuals with recent criminal justice involvement. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS:...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Frank JW,Linder JA,Becker WC,Fiellin DA,Wang EA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model has several components to improve care for patients with high comorbidity, including greater access to face-to-face primary care. OBJECTIVE:We examined whether high-comorbidity patients had larger increases in primary care provider (PCP) visits attributable to ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Wong ES,Rosland AM,Fihn SD,Nelson KM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As a result of market forces and maturing technology, generalists are currently providing services, such as colonoscopy, that in the past were deemed the realm of specialists. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether there were differences in patient characteristics, procedure complexity, and clinical indications whe...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Meyer GS,Cheng EY,Elting J

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In response to the landmark report "Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering," the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health issued a request for applications that funded 14 R01 grants to investigate causal factors to career success for women in STEM. Fol...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Carr PL,Helitzer D,Freund K,Westring A,McGee R,Campbell PB,Wood CV,Villablanca A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis B-associated liver cancer is a major health disparity among Vietnamese Americans, who have a chronic hepatitis B prevalence rate of 7-14% and an incidence rate for liver cancer six times that of non-Latino whites. OBJECTIVE:Describe factors associated with hepatitis B testi...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Nguyen TT,McPhee SJ,Stewart S,Gildengorin G,Zhang L,Wong C,Maxwell AE,Bastani R,Taylor VM,Chen MS Jr

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gap in asthma prevalence, morbidity, and mortality is increasing in low-income racial/ethnic minority groups as compared with Caucasians. In order to address these disparities,alternative beliefs and behaviors need to be identified. OBJECTIVE:To identify causal models of asthma and the context of conven...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： George M,Birck K,Hufford DJ,Jemmott LS,Weaver TE

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The growing number of primary care physicians (PCPs) reducing their clinical work hours has raised concerns about meeting the future demand for services and fulfilling the continuity and access mandates for patient-centered care. However, the patient's experience of care with part-time physicians is relative...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Panattoni L,Stone A,Chung S,Tai-Seale M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Process measures of healthcare quality are usually formulated as the number of patients who receive evidence-based treatment (numerator) divided by the number of patients in the target population (denominator). When the systems being evaluated can influence which patients are included in the denominator, it ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Harris AH,Chen C,Rubinsky AD,Hoggatt KJ,Neuman M,Vanneman ME

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1989, the internal medicine residency training program at St. John's Episcopal Hospital changed from a standard one-in-four on-call system to a night float system of resident on call. Using a confidential questionnaire that assessed the opinions of medical nurses, the nurses were asked which system they preferred, ...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Buff DD,Shabti R

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine factors predicting adherence to a health care provider's screening mammography recommendation in a general internal medicine practice. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:An urban academic general internal medicine practice. PATIENTS:Three hundred forty-nine asymptomatic women, age...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Dolan NC,Reifler DR,McDermott MM,McGaghie WC

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Entry into general internal medicine (GIM) has declined. The effect of the inpatient general medicine rotation on medical student career choices is uncertain. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of student satisfaction with the inpatient general medicine rotation on pursuit of a career in GIM. DESIGN:Multicente...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Arora V,Wetterneck TB,Schnipper JL,Auerbach AD,Kaboli P,Wachter RM,Levinson W,Humphrey HJ,Meltzer D

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Access to health care varies according to a person's race and ethnicity. Delaying treatment is one measure of access with important health consequences. OBJECTIVE:Determine whether perceptions of unfair treatment because of race or ethnicity are associated with reported treatment delays, controlling for eco...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Van Houtven CH,Voils CI,Oddone EZ,Weinfurt KP,Friedman JY,Schulman KA,Bosworth HB

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the communication factors that are significantly associated with appropriate short-term follow-up of abnormal mammograms. DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal study involving medical record review and patient survey. SETTING:Ten academically affiliated ambulatory medical practices in the Boston metro...

journal_title：Journal of general internal medicine

authors： Poon EG,Haas JS,Louise Puopolo A,Gandhi TK,Burdick E,Bates DW,Brennan TA

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00