Spinal ganglioneuroblastoma--complete response to chemotherapy alone.

abstract：:A patient with an aggressive intrasinusoidal non-Hodgkins lymphoma, presenting with marked systemic disturbance but only a mildly raised alkaline phosphatase as a localising sign is described. All imaging studies of the liver were normal and the diagnosis was delayed until a percutaneous liver biopsy was performed. On...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Camidge R,Ong E,Lucraft H

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the reasons why primary care doctors undertake postgraduate diploma studies in a mixed private/public Asian setting. METHODS:Twenty four past or current postgraduate diploma students of the family medicine unit (FMU) of the University of Hong Kong participated in three fo...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lam TP,Lam KF,Tse EY

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:This is a study of the use of myocutaneous flaps by general surgeons in a district general hospital over a 5 year period, and shows that such work can be satisfactorily performed by general surgeons. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Allan SM,Williams CR,Heddle RM,Jackson DB,Collins RE

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enabling healthcare staff to report concerns is critical for improving patient safety. Junior doctors are one of the groups least likely to engage in incident reporting. This matters both for the present and for the future, as many will eventually be in leadership positions. Little is known about junior doct...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Hooper P,Kocman D,Carr S,Tarrant C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulomatous disorders comprise a large family sharing the histological denominator of granuloma formation. A granuloma is a focal compact collection of inflammatory cells, mononuclear cells predominating, usually as a result of the persistence of a non-degradable product and of active cell mediated hypersensitivity....

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： James DG

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously fit man developed psittacosis with marked cerebellar symptoms and signs. He was febrile but not confused, and he responded rapidly to treatment with erythromycin. Even if respiratory symptoms are minimal, psittacosis and other atypical pneumonias should be considered in any patient presenting with fever a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Shee CD

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients presented with hypophosphataemic osteomalacia and were subsequently found to have small tumours unusual histopathology and location causing the osteomalacia. Each tumour was found after an intensive search for occult masses. Studies of vitamin D metabolism and renal tubular function before and after surge...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Weiss D,Bar RS,Weidner N,Wener M,Lee F

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Circulating nitric oxide (NO) and lipid levels are closely associated with coronary artery disease (CAD). It is unclear whether the rs1799983 polymorphism in endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) gene is associated with plasma levels of NO and lipids. This systematic review and meta-analysis (Preferred Re...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Luo Z,Jia A,Lu Z,Muhammad I,Adenrele A,Song Y

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer in the world, and has a wide geographical variation. Eighty per cent of HCC is attributed to hepatitis B virus (HBV). The predominant carcinogenic mechanism of HBV associated HCC is through the process of liver cirrhosis, but direct oncogenic effects of HB...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Park NH,Song IH,Chung YH

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For millennia, the smile has been recognised as a powerful communication device, offering benefits to both giver and receiver with few drawbacks. A sign of compassion, empathy and friendliness, smiling can benefit healthcare professionals and their patients, helping to build a relationship of trust. But beware the fal...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Beamish AJ,Foster JJ,Edwards H,Olbers T

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) carry a significant early risk of stroke. New national guidelines state patients should be seen within 7 days of the incident, with higher-risk patients being seen within 24 h. Meeting these targets across the NHS poses a significant challenge. A novel approach to TIA asses...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Banerjee S,Natarajan I,Biram R,Sutton K,Ekeng G,Ames D,Chataway J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease, especially when it affects younger individuals, tends to cluster in families. Known risk factors occur in 50-75% of patients with myocardial infarction. Yet commonly occurring risk factors are not strongly inherited, and the familial aggregation of coronary heart diseas may not be attributable ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Epstein FH

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study has been made in rodents of the interactions between a range of psychotropic drugs, narcotic agonist and partial agonist analgesics, and pain. In rodents, tricyclic antidepressants do not alone reduce pain responses but, in combination with morphine or pentazocine, clomipramine enhances analgesic activity afte...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lee RL,Spencer PS

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy is common and serious (prevalence 750 per 100 000) and has an impact upon employment, education, and driving. The diagnosis requires a detailed history including witness account. Clinicians must distinguish seizures particularly from syncope and psychogenic attacks. Electroencephalography and magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Hadjikoutis S,Smith PE

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is overwhelming evidence for the clinical efficacy of the influenza vaccine, especially in the elderly with chronic disease, reducing mortality and hospital admissions. There is also evidence to suggest that the influenza vaccine may be beneficial in the healthy elderly. There is some evidence to suggest that th...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Morgan R,King D

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old man with primary Sjögren's syndrome presented with xerophthalmia, xerostomia, and marked parotid swelling. He had a previous history of selective IgA deficiency and ulcerative colitis treated with sulphasalazine. Immunosuppression and withdrawal of sulphasalazine resulted in rapid resolution of the parot...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Steuer A,McCrea DJ,Colaco CB

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 40 hypertensive patients continuous ECG recording was done before and after 30 days treatment with indapamide 2.5 mg. There was no change in heart rate. In addition, the incidence of extrasystoles was not changed in patients in whom the ECG was normal before treatment (30 cases) or in 8 of the 10 patients who had a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Haiat R,Lellouch A,Lanfranchi J,Witchitz S

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old housewife with a 14-year history of relapsing polyneuropathy of unknown cause who has apparently responded to azathioprine therapy is described. The place of this form of treatment in idiopathic polyneuropathy is discussed. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Pentland B

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Women's participation in medicine has increased dramatically during the last 50 years, yet Office for National Statistics data (2016) regarding annual pay continue to show an unequivocal 34% deficit in female doctors' remuneration compared with their male counterparts. This study aimed to identify whether ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Brown C,Harries RL,Abdelrahman T,Thomas C,Pollitt MJ,Lewis WG

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the development of synchronous bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a woman with metastatic colorectal cancer, undergoing treatment with recombinant interleukin 2. A carpal tunnel decompression was carried out on the hand which was more severely affected, with a gradual recovery in median nerve function. To t...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Heys SD,Mills KL,Eremin O

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The empty sella syndrome (ESS) presents a varied clinical and radiographic picture. It may remain asymptomatic or may stimulate an intrasellar growth thereby causing diagnostic and therapeutic problems. An air encephalogram (AEG) is required for diagnosis. The purpose of this paper is to review the clinical and radiol...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Sachdev Y,Evered DC,Appleby A,Hall R

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related deaths among women worldwide. The disease in women occurs at a younger age in Iran than in western communities. OBJECTIVE:To determine the practice of breast self examination (BSE) among 25-54-year-old women in Shiraz, southern Iran. METHODS:Using a ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Simi A,Yadollahie M,Habibzadeh F

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testis cancer is an increasing problem, especially in northern European male populations. However, survival has improved dramatically over one generation. Environmental factors may have a role in the aetiology with high oestrogen concentrations implicated. Testis cancer is subdivided between seminoma and non-seminoma....

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Khan O,Protheroe A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of seminoma of the testis complicated by an extensive granulomatous reaction is reported. This reaction was so florid that a benign condition was initially considered until further material for histology was examined and the correct diagnosis made. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Pickard WR,Clark AH,Abel BJ

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aortic root links the left ventricle and ascending aorta and functions as a support structure for the aortic valve. It can be affected by a variety of congenital and acquired conditions, some of which are potentially life threatening. Echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging are established non-inva...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Vargas HA,Hoey ET,Gopalan D,Agrawal SK,Screaton NJ,Gulati GS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new formulation of propofol appears to be approximately equipotent to the previous formulation when used as an infusion to supplement nitrous oxide anaesthesia in patients premedicated with morphine. Preliminary haemodynamic studies indicate that the emulsion formulation causes more arterial hypotension than the o...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Coates DP,Prys-Roberts C,Spelina KR,Monk CR,Norley I

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) is highly prevalent worldwide and an increasingly important cause of genital ulcer disease (GUD). Continued HSV2 transmission is facilitated by the large number of undiagnosed cases, the frequency of atypical disease and the occurrence of asymptomatic shedding. The lack of ea...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Paz-Bailey G,Ramaswamy M,Hawkes SJ,Geretti AM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the remarkable advances in cardiovascular therapeutics over the past four decades, little impact has been made on either the incidence or mortality rate of congestive heart failure and it remains a major clinical and public health problem. Recent practice audits have suggested that proven efficacious therapies...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： McAlister FA,Teo KK

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical presentation and management of spontaneous rupture of the middle third of the oesophagus is described in two patients. Early presentation and treatment in one case led to uncomplicated recovery. In the other patient late presentation and diagnosis resulted in delayed surgical intervention with an unsucces...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Holt S,Millar JW,Heading RC,Charles RG

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00