Campylobacter enteritis in Chelmsford.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately 366 million people worldwide live with diabetes and this figure is expected to rise. Among the correct diagnosis, there will be errors in the diagnosis, classification and coding, resulting in adverse health and financial implications. AIM:To determine the prevalence and characteristics of d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Seidu S,Davies MJ,Mostafa S,de Lusignan S,Khunti K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical and laboratory survey of systemic lupus erythematosus was conducted in 33 Arab patients in the UAE. Arthropathy (91%) followed by renal involvement (54%) and haematological disorders (45.5%) were the major clinical manifestations. Discoid rash (3%) was the least common. Apart from headaches, other neuropsyc...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： al-Attia HM

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid response systems (RRSs) have been introduced to facilitate effective 'rescue' of seriously ill patients on hospital wards. While research has demonstrated some benefit, uncertainty remains regarding impact on patient outcomes. Little is known about the relationship between social contexts and the app...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Mackintosh N,Rainey H,Sandall J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of captopril monotherapy on blood pressure and metabolism was investigated in a placebo-controlled study in 30 non-insulin dependent (Type II) diabetic subjects during a 3-week observation period (run-in/drug; placebo/wash-out) on a metabolic ward. Captopril significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Rett K,Wicklmayr M,Tschollar W,Dietze G,Mehnert H

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schönlein-Henoch purpura may be complicated by hypoproteinaemia, which in most patients is due to the development of nephrotic syndrome. However, in some proteinuria is insignificant and enteric protein loss has been suggested as the cause. A case with supportive evidence for this is reported. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Waller DG,Dalziel KL

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary choriocarcinoma of the ovary arising, presumably, from a germ cell is extremely rare. The patient, a 16 year old girl who presented with dysuria and frequency of micturition developed fatal haemoperitoneum due to rupture of a pure primary nongestational ovarian choriocarcinoma. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Raju GC,Woo J,Marchack D,Naraynsingh V

更新日期：1985-08-01 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：:Antiphospholipid syndrome is a disorder of recurrent vascular thrombosis, pregnancy loss and thrombocytopenia associated with persistently elevated levels of antiphospholipid antibodies. It was first described in a group of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus but has since been associated with a wide range of c...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Samadian S,Estcourt L

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute and long-term haemodynamic effects of pindolol, practolol, alprenolol, oxprenolol, acebutolol, penbutolol, metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol and timolol in patients with uncomplicated hypertension as reported in the literature were analysed. The long-term effects of these beta-adrenoceptor antagonists on pla...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Man in't Veld AJ,Schalekamp MA

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catheter related sepsis, especially with staphylococci, is one of the most important complications of haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. In a prospective, randomized, open study of 129 haemodialysis patients, exit site infection and bacteraemia were significantly greater in the untreated group (18.2% each) than the...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Fong IW

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of deaths in COPD are from cardiovascular causes. Several large randomized controlled trials demonstrate that inhaled anticholinergic agents ipratropium and tiotropium increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including cardiovascular mortality. Tiotropium Respimat is associated with a statistic...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Singh S,Loke YK,Enright P,Furberg CD

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient presented with tracking of pus from a chronic appendiceal abscess along the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh. In the absence of such a tunnel, which is only present in a small proportion of individuals, the infection would have resulted in a subinguinal psoas abscess. Although pus may conceivably extend ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Gatt D

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The earliest manifestations of leukaemia often include rheumatic signs and symptoms. Arthritis is a well recognised complication of leukaemia in children, but acute and chronic leukaemia may also cause arthritis in adults. Leukaemic arthritis may occur at any time during the course of leukaemia and may be the presenti...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Usalan C,Ozarslan E,Zengin N,Büyükaýk Y,Güllü YH

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with lymphoedema of the legs developed recurrent respiratory infections and were found to have panhypogammaglobulinaemia. The early recognition and treatment of this form of immunity deficiency in patients with lymphoedema is important in order to prevent recurrent infections which could cause pulmonary d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lozewicz S,Morris G,Garbett N,Browse N,Slavin B,Cole P

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most vertebral haemangiomas are asymptomatic. A case of spinal reconstruction for symptomatic extraosseous thoracic haemangioma using a titanium cage is reported. Radiographs of the T11 vertebra demonstrated characteristic vertical striations. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography showed spinal cord compr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Ogura T,Mori M,Hayashida T,Osawa T,Hase H

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several cardiorespiratory diseases can complicate human immunodeficiency virus infection. Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare clinical disorder which carries a bad prognosis. More than 90 cases of HIV-associated primary pulmonary hypertension have been reported to date. Although its pathogenesis remains unknown, ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Golpe R,Fernandez-Infante B,Fernandez-Rozas S

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, prevalent in about 1% of the population. Almost half of the patients with epilepsy are women. Epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs can affect each aspect of the female human life cycle which includes menstrual cycle, contraception, fertility, conception, pregnancy and menopause....

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Gooneratne IK,Wimalaratna S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence is now accumulating on both clinical and experimental grounds that the retina is an a priori source of inflammatory activity. Reactive inflammation in the retina may produce many of the clinical signs previously ascribed to uveal inflammation. Autoimmune mechanisms are probably responsible for the majority of...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Sanders MD,Graham EM

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heatstroke following vigorous exercise is reported in a young male. Severe hepatic and renal failure resulted but the patient completely recovered following treatment by active measures to reduce his core temperature. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Fidler S,Fagan E,Williams R,Dewhurst I,Cory CE

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although recognized since the 1930s, slow infections have only recently received considerable attention. There are three types, group A (related to the type C RNA viruses), group B (bizarre agents such as scrapie and kuru) and group C (viruses such as measles which normally produce acute infections but which are behav...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Sutton RN

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of strangulated femoral hernia, all with a delay in establishing the diagnosis, are reported here. These cases illustrate the continuing difficulties experienced, both in primary care and hospital practice, in making this diagnosis despite the clinical awareness of this condition. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Heys SD,Brittenden J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major lethal and non-lethal congenital malformations occurring in babies born in Dudley Road Hospital in 1979, 1980 and 1981 were related to the ethnic group of the mother. There was an increased incidence of gastrointestinal malformations in the Indian group and an increased incidence of abnormalities that could be a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Terry PB,Mathew PM,Condie RG,Bissenden JG

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59 year old woman presented with acute onset of fever, chills, diaphoresis, vague chest discomfort, and was found to be hypotensive and tachypnoeic. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinoatrial block with a junctional rhythm between 50 and 80 beats/min. All cultures were negative and imaging studies unrevealing. Her...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Medarov B,Tongia S,Rossoff L

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary hyperkalaemic paralysis is a rare condition often mimicking the Guillain-Barré syndrome. There have been a few case reports of hyperkalaemia caused by renal failure, trauma, and drugs where the presentation has been with muscle weakness. A case of hyperkalaemic paralysis caused by an angiotensin converting e...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Dutta D,Fischler M,McClung A

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the commonest emergencies encountered by general physicians. Once haemodynamic stability has been achieved, therapeutic endoscopy is vital in control and arrest of bleeding. Various methods are available and the evidence is reviewed as to the most optimal approach. Clinical pa...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Arasaradnam RP,Donnelly MT

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Micronutrients play a central part in metabolism and in the maintenance of tissue function. An adequate intake therefore is necessary, but provision of excess supplements to people who do not need them may be harmful. Single micronutrient deficiency states are comparatively easily recognised and treated. Subclinical d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Shenkin A

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:A girl of 12 years old presented with acute small bowel obstruction nine weeks after an uncomplicated appendicectomy. The obstruction was found to be due to the development of sclerosing peritonitis. Previous reports of this rare condition have suggested that it is predominantly found in adolescent girls residing in s...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Dehn TC,Lucas MG,Wood RF

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purtscher's retinopathy presents to the clinician as loss of vision in a patient with a history of a possible precipitating event such as recent major trauma, pancreatitis, childbirth or renal failure. The ophthalmological picture is one of ischaemia at the posterior pole with white patches of oedema and haemorrhages ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Buckley SA,James B

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excess body weight, as defined by the body mass index (BMI), has been associated with several diseases and includes subjects who are overweight (BMI≥25-29.9 kg/m(2)) or obese (BMI≥30 kg/m(2)). Overweight and obesity constitute the fifth leading risk for overall mortality, accounting for at least 2.8 million adult deat...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Bardou M,Barkun AN,Martel M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00