Blind drunk: alcoholic pancreatitis and loss of vision.

abstract：:An audit of the introduction of a protocol for thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section revealed over treatment of low risk women and the under treatment of high risk women. A routine computer generated risk assessment profile was introduced as part of a maternity information system. Reaudit showed a significant improv...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Taylor GM,McKenzie CA,Mires GJ

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of persistent chorea as a manifestation of thyrotoxicosis. The chorea was severe and persisted after the patient was rendered euthyroid. Dopamine antagonists only partially suppressed the involuntary movements during the first few months. It was eventually controlled with haloperidol, but whenever she...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Javaid A,Hilton DD

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attempts were made to reduce defaulting rates for new appointments to see a consultant in a general medical and gastroenterology clinic. Despite optimising the operation of the clinic, the non-attendance rate remained unsatisfactory, and comparable to the average for the NHS. There were short term improvements in defa...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Bateson MC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Motor neurone disease (MND), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disorder of unknown aetiology. Progressive motor weakness and bulbar dysfunction lead to premature death, usually from respiratory failure. Confirming the diagnosis may initially be difficult until the full clinical features ar...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Talbot K

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Right ventricular (RV) fractional area change and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) are recognised methods for assessing RV function. However, the way in which these variables are affected by varying degrees of pulmonary hypertension (PH) has not been well characterised. METHODS:RV end-syst...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： López-Candales A,Dohi K,Rajagopalan N,Edelman K,Gulyasy B,Bazaz R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of adenocarcinoma of the lung, in which high titre anticardiolipin antibodies were associated with recurrent venous thromboses resistant to all forms of therapy, is described. It is suggested that such an autoimmune response may be a contributory factor in the para-neoplastic development of vascular thromboses....

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Shaukat MN,Hughes P

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed on 28 elderly patients (mean age 82 years) who were dysphagic and intolerant of naso-gastric feeding. Twenty-six patients were recovering from a stroke; the interval between the onset of stroke and PEG averaged 63 days. The procedure was successful and well toler...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Finucane P,Aslan SM,Duncan D

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Following the National Chemotherapy Advisory Group report, calling for better management of patients with cancer admitted acutely to hospital, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, with Merseyside and Cheshire Cancer Network, implemented an acute oncology service (AOS) for the region's seven acute trusts. STUDY DESI...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Neville-Webbe HL,Wong H,Marshall E

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of patients with ischaemic colitis requiring operative treatment are presented. Both had received a commonly used psychotropic drug in large dosage before the acute episode. Evidence is produced which may link the drugs used with the condition of ischaemic colitis. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Gollock JM,Thomson JP

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotic resistance is an important concern for patients, physicians, healthcare managers, and policymakers. Inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing fuels the evolution of resistance, while poor basic hygiene facilitates the spread of resistant microbes between patients and healthcare staff. The development of infec...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Barlow G,Nathwani D

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To audit the current UK outpatient workload and compare this to the national standards as set out by the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) in A Quality Urological Service for Patients in the New Millennium published in October 2000. PARTICIPANTS:520 UK (NHS) and 21 Republic of Ireland (non-NH...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Gilmore PE,Shackley DC,Clarke NW,Betts CD,O'Flynn KJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since many years, teaching and training in communication skills are cornerstones in the medical education curriculum. Although video recording in a real-time consultation is expected to positively contribute to the learning process, research on this topic is scarce. This study will focus on the feasibility an...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Eeckhout T,Gerits M,Bouquillon D,Schoenmakers B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome is characterised by the variable coexistence of hyperinsulinaemia, obesity, dyslipidaemia, and hypertension. The pathogenesis of the syndrome has multiple origins, but obesity and sedentary lifestyle coupled with diet and still largely unknown genetic factors clearly interact ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Kolovou GD,Anagnostopoulou KK,Cokkinos DV

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of severe and irreversible alopecia occurring in patients with common variable immunodeficiency are described. In all three cases, hair loss developed after the diagnosis of immune deficiency; one of the patients also had extensive vitiligo. A fourth patient had vitiligo in the absence of alopecia. No chan...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Spickett G,Prentice AG,Wallington T,Webster AD,Chapel H

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been caused the greatest pandemic of our century. Many of the deaths related to it are due to a systemic inflammatory response, which has been called 'cytokine storm'. OBJECTIVES:We developed a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology mec...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Mélo Silva Júnior ML,Souza LMA,Dutra REMC,Valente RGM,Melo TS

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:A well documented sporadic case of multiple endocrine adenomatosis (MEA) type I, with the pituitary tumour presenting as a prolactinoma, is described in a 28-year-old female. Primary amenorrhoea, resulting from hyperprolactinaemia, was the first symptom of the polyglandular neoplasia. A gastrinoma was removed from the...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Vandeweghe M,Braxel K,Schutyser J,Vermeulen A

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recognition and treatment of depression is a challenging area of clinical practice, especially in primary care where there are many patients with various presentations and a multitude of causes for distress. The prevalence of depression is increasing, and it is predicted to become second only to ischaemic heart di...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lester H,Howe A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis of patients with metastatic adrenal cortical carcinoma is poor, and their disabling symptoms are usually unresponsive to conventional therapy. A patient with Cushing's syndrome secondary to a secretory adrenal cortical carcinoma was treated with octreotide, endocrine therapy and chemotherapy having faile...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Pandha HS,Harrington K,Saini S,Lynn J,Peters M,Waxman J

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effective management of constipation in childhood requires an understanding of the ways that the physical and psychological factors interact. The early difficulty with defecation that leads to pain, fear, and refusal to use the pot or lavatory often progresses to the formation of vicious cycles of increasing faeca...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Clayden G,Keshtgar AS

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case is reported of a patient presenting with recurrent acute myocardial infarction due to stent thrombosis resulting from possible clopidogrel resistance caused by interaction between clopidogrel and anti-tuberculosis drugs. A brief overview of drug interaction as a risk factor for clopidogrel resistance is given...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Srinivasan M,Smith D

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effective training of facilitator/ tutors is crucial to the success of a problem-based learning approach to medical education. New skills are needed to accomplish the change from giver of information to facilitator of learning, coach, and guide. This paper outlines considerations for the design of a tutor training...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Wetzel MS

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pre-term infant being ventilated for respiratory distress syndrome developed severe localized pulmonary interstitial emphysema which was successfully treated by selective bronchial intubation. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Oliver JE,Smith IJ

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gradenigo's syndrome, which is characterised by the triad of suppurative otitis media, pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, and abducens nerve palsy may give rise to potentially fatal complications. Knowledge of the aetiology and appropriate investigations can lead to early diagnosis. A case is reported w...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Motamed M,Kalan A

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients, one of whom was pregnant, developed superior vena caval thrombosis while receiving central parenteral nutrition. They were successfully treated with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Barclay GR,Allen K,Pennington CR

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the evidence for a reduced risk of acute coronary events following comprehensive smoke-free legislation. METHODS:Two independent systematic reviews were undertaken using PubMed, Embase and Science Direct with no date restrictions imposed. Meta-analysis was undertaken using a random effects model to...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Mackay DF,Irfan MO,Haw S,Pell JP

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompt restoration of coronary artery patency in acute myocardial infarction is associated with substantial improvements in morbidity and mortality. The pivotal role of thrombolysis and aspirin in achieving these goals is well established. However, despite the success of thrombolytic therapy in large trials, clinical ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Mahy IR,Jennings KP

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient who developed persistent nephrogenic diabetes insipidus associated with renal tubular acidosis, renal resistance to parathyroid hormone, aminoaciduria and proximal tubule pattern proteinuria in the presence of a reduced glomerular filtration rate (19-24 ml/min). A review of the previous reports of ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Neithercut WD,Spooner RJ,Hendry A,Dagg JH

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart involvement by amyloid deposition remains the most challenging of all organ sytems that may become involved, in what is generally a systemic disease. The correct diagnosis of amyloid type is critical to selection of the appropriate and wide range of therapies. The treatment of amyloid heart disease comprises two...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Dubrey SW

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular complications of cirrhosis include cardiac dysfunction and abnormalities in the central, splanchnic and peripheral circulation, and haemodynamic changes caused by humoral and nervous dysregulation. Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy implies systolic and diastolic dysfunction and electrophysiological abnormalities...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Møller S,Henriksen JH

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very few cases of acquired severe copper deficiency have been described. The principal effects are haematological, but the precise abnormalities are uncertain due to the possible association of other deficiencies. A case of isolated severe copper deficiency associated with late onset hypogammaglobulinaemia is reported...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Oppenheimer SM,Hoffbrand BI,Dormandy TL,Parker N,Wickens DG

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00