End-of-life care discussions among patients with advanced cancer: a cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioids are frequently prescribed for acute musculoskeletal injuries and may result in long-term use and consequent harms. PURPOSE:To explore factors associated with persistent opioid use after its prescription for acute musculoskeletal injury. DATA SOURCES:Searches of multiple electronic databases, withou...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Riva JJ,Noor ST,Wang L,Ashoorion V,Foroutan F,Sadeghirad B,Couban R,Busse JW

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which procedures nephrologists do in practice, where they learned the procedures, and how much training they recommend to achieve and maintain clinical competence in each. DESIGN:Mailed survey. PARTICIPANTS:A random sample of 700 members of the American College of Physicians who were identified...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Tape TG,Wigton RS,Blank LL,Nicolas JA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue provides a clinical overview of Clostridium difficile infection focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. Readers can complete the accompanying CME quiz for 1.5 credits. Only ACP members and individual subscribers can access the electronic features of In th...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hessen MT

更新日期：2010-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether patients understand that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) reduces only chronic stable angina and not myocardial infarction (MI) or associated mortality. OBJECTIVE:To compare cardiologists' and patients' beliefs about PCI. DESIGN:Survey. SETTING:Academic center. PARTICIPANTS:...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rothberg MB,Sivalingam SK,Ashraf J,Visintainer P,Joelson J,Kleppel R,Vallurupalli N,Schweiger MJ

更新日期：2010-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A 53-year-old librarian had recurrent palpable purpura on her ankles and legs that was found to be caused by the fumes released from heat-activated photocopy paper at her place of employment. Behenic acid was identified as the responsible chemical component through a series of challenge studies that simulated her work...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Tencati JR,Novey HS

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening for hereditary hemochromatosis is traditionally done by using serum iron studies. However, mutation analysis of the hemochromatosis-associated HFE gene has recently become available. OBJECTIVE:To compare the cost-effectiveness of no screening with four screening strategies that incorporate HFE gen...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： El-Serag HB,Inadomi JM,Kowdley KV

更新日期：2000-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of serious infection in patients infected with HIV. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate risk factors for and quantitative effect of S. aureus infection in HIV-infected patients, with special attention to nasal carriage. DESIGN:Prospective, multihospital cohort study. SETTING:Thr...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Nguyen MH,Kauffman CA,Goodman RP,Squier C,Arbeit RD,Singh N,Wagener MM,Yu VL

更新日期：1999-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：:A controlled clinical trial compared three-drug and four-drug combination chemotherapy in 109 patients with advanced small-cell anaplastic carcinoma of the lung. The combination of vincristine, 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU), cyclophosphamide, and methotrexate was significantly superior to the com...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hansen HH,Dombernowsky P,Hansen M,Hirsch F

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with clinically overt myocarditis in the setting of systemic lupus erythematosus were analyzed in terms of associated clinical and serologic features. Myositis and antibodies to nuclear ribonucleoprotein (RNP) were present in all. A retrospective review in 140 consecutive patients with systemic lupus ery...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Borenstein DG,Fye WB,Arnett FC,Stevens MB

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much time and effort are spent on designing primary research studies. Similar care must be given to planning systematic reviews. The review should be based on an important, well-focused question that is relevant to patient care. By formulating the question properly, the criteria that primary studies must meet to be in...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Counsell C

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated 10 patients with hidradenitis suppurative or acne conglobata who developed arthritis. In contrast to patients with acne fulminans and arthritis, all our subjects were adults over 22 years of age; nine were black; and four were women. Nine patients had episodic inflammatory oligoarthritis affecting mainly ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rosner IA,Richter DE,Huettner TL,Kuffner GH,Wisnieski JJ,Burg CG

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relapsing polychondritis, an uncommon, chronic, multisystem disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of cartilaginous tissues, can be life-threatening, debilitating, and difficult to diagnose. This review is based on the authors' experience with 36 patients with relapsing polychondritis who were fo...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Trentham DE,Le CH

更新日期：1998-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial infarction was diagnosed in 431 (30%) of 1460 patients with acute chest pain who had serial enzyme testing after admission to intensive or intermediate care units at three teaching and three community hospitals. The diagnosis was made within 12 hours of admission in 331 (77%) patients and within 24 hours in...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lee TH,Rouan GW,Weisberg MC,Brand DA,Cook EF,Acampora D,Goldman L

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review methods of preventing or minimizing the adverse effects associated with the transfusion of passenger leukocytes present in cellular blood components and to define groups of patients who are at risk for adverse effects. DATA SOURCES:English-language articles on transfusion medicine. STUDY SELECTION:O...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lane TA,Anderson KC,Goodnough LT,Kurtz S,Moroff G,Pisciotto PT,Sayers M,Silberstein LE

更新日期：1992-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:FLU-v is a broad-spectrum influenza vaccine that induces antibodies and cell-mediated immunity. Objective:To compare the safety, immunogenicity, and exploratory efficacy of different formulations and dosing regimens of FLU-v versus placebo. Design:Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-center...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Pleguezuelos O,Dille J,de Groen S,Oftung F,Niesters HGM,Islam MA,Næss LM,Hungnes O,Aldarij N,Idema DL,Perez AF,James E,Frijlink HW,Stoloff G,Groeneveld P,Hak E

更新日期：2020-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Much of what is formally taught in medicine is about the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required of a physician, including how to express compassion and respect for patients at the bedside. What is learned, however, includes not only admirable qualities but also behaviors and qualities that are inconsistent with eth...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lehmann LS,Sulmasy LS,Desai S,ACP Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee.

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness of levothyroxine and potassium iodide in treating patients with benign solitary cold thyroid nodules. DESIGN:Randomized controlled study. SETTING:Outpatient clinic at a university hospital. PATIENTS:80 patients with solitary solid cold thyroid nodules found to be benign at cy...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： La Rosa GL,Lupo L,Giuffrida D,Gullo D,Vigneri R,Belfiore A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell tumor of bone is a rare, but well-recognized complication of Paget's disease of bone. In contrast, giant cell reparative granuloma (a benign tumor of the jaws occurring primarily in young adults) has never been described in association with Paget's disease. Five patients had giant cell lesions complicating ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Upchurch KS,Simon LS,Schiller AL,Rosenthal DI,Campion EW,Krane SM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prediction of perioperative cardiac complications is important in the medical management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Several indices have been developed to aid prediction, but their performance has not been systematically compared. OBJECTIVE:To compare four existing methods for predicting per...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Gilbert K,Larocque BJ,Patrick LT

更新日期：2000-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of solid tumors was evaluated in 628 consecutive patients with multiple myeloma who had been treated with various melphalan-prednisone combinations. Among those patients who lived at least 2 months, the incidence and diversity of second tumors were similar to those in normal persons of the same age and d...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Stegman R,Alexanian R

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past 2 decades have seen a revolution in legal access to cannabis, driven largely by activists and business interests. As a result, the population of cannabis users nationwide-especially daily users-has grown significantly. An estimated 4.5-7 million persons in the United States now meet criteria for cannabis use ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Williams AR,Hill KP

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Streptococcus pneumoniae causes substantial morbidity and mortality. Incidence and severity are increased among populations with some chronic diseases. The currently available polyvalent polysaccharide vaccine induces antibody production among immunologically competent recipients against the 14 serotypes responsible f...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schwartz JS

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bed alarm systems intended to prevent hospital falls have not been formally evaluated. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether an intervention aimed at increasing bed alarm use decreases hospital falls and related events. DESIGN:Pair-matched, cluster randomized trial over 18 months. Nursing units were allocated b...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Shorr RI,Chandler AM,Mion LC,Waters TM,Liu M,Daniels MJ,Kessler LA,Miller ST

更新日期：2012-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：SOURCE CITATION:Armstrong PW, Pieske B, Anstrom KJ, et al. Vericiguat in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. N Engl J Med. 2020;382:1883-93. 32222134. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Averbuch T,Van Spall HGC

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of pharmacologic agents for the irritable bowel syndrome. DATA SOURCES:Electronic literature search of MEDLINE (1966 to 1999), EMBASE (1980 to 1999), PsycINFO (1967 to 1999), and the Cochrane controlled trials registry and a manual search of references from bibliographies of identified...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Jailwala J,Imperiale TF,Kroenke K

更新日期：2000-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review evidence about thyroxine suppressive therapy in patients with thyroid nodules, including the clinical importance and natural history of nodules and the effects and potential side effects of thyroxine therapy. DATA SOURCES:English-language articles published from 1986 to December 1996 were identified ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Gharib H,Mazzaferri EL

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the low mortality and morbidity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) compared with other public health scourges, is the attention devoted to it misdirected? The SARS experience has provided at least 4 enduring lessons. First, by providing a test of the capacity of each part of the public health system...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Emanuel EJ

更新日期：2003-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly used to treat multiple malignant and nonmalignant conditions. The risk for cardiovascular disease after the procedure has not been well-described. OBJECTIVE:To compare rates and hazards of cardiovascular-related hospitalization and death among p...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chow EJ,Mueller BA,Baker KS,Cushing-Haugen KL,Flowers ME,Martin PJ,Friedman DL,Lee SJ

更新日期：2011-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of fluvastatin, a synthetic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor, combined with moderate alcohol consumption on lipid profiles and hepatic function in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. DESIGN:Randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. S...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Smit JW,Wijnne HJ,Schobben F,Sitsen A,De Bruin TW,Erkelens DW

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a rational strategy for the evaluation and long-term management of epilepsy. DATA SOURCES:Articles written between 1964 and 1993, obtained from a MEDLINE search on epilepsy-related topics as well as from the author's personal files, major reference books on antiepileptic drugs, and references iden...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： French J

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00