Disseminated Strongyloides stercoralis: a fatal case eluding diagnosis.

abstract：:Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in the subcutaneous tissues. The lesions are generally small and solitary, arising commonly in the upper extremities of adults and in the head and neck region of infants and children. A history of trauma may precede these reactive lesions, b...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Zuber TJ,Finley JL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perinephric and prostatic abscesses may present with protean symptoms and often arise from ascending urinary tract infections. Both abscesses are often caused by uropathogens, and only on rare occasions is the etiology due to methacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Perinephric and prostatic abscesses have ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tobian AA,Ober SK

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of multifocal systemic sporotrichosis presenting with lobar pneumonia caused by Sporothrix schenkii is described. While five cases of pulmonary involvement in multifocal sporotrichosis have been previously reported, all had nodular or cavitary apical lesions. Similarly, unifocal pulmonary sporotrichosis usually...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Arango C,Davila E,Greenman R

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of smoking in the general US population has declined significantly over the past few decades. Despite this, few studies have examined changes in cigarette attributes perceived by less educated, rural, or southern populations. METHODS:A survey was administered to individuals in clinic waiting ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Frank E,Denniston M,Pederson L

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the 19th century, deaths from acute exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) portended permanent brain injury from nonlethal doses. The neurobehavioral effects of H2S exposures lasting from moments to years were compared in 16 subjects, 2 years to 22 years afterward. METHODS:Neurophysiologic and psychologic te...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kilburn KH

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All cases of surgically proven and cured primary hyperparathyroidism, over a five-year period, were reviewed for the presence of hypertension, renal and/or prerenal azotemia, nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and patient symptom status. In this group of 23 patients, the prevalence of hypertension was greater than 78%...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Lueg MC

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical entity of progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS, or scleroderma) has remained unchanged since Osler's first description in 1892. Several related or overlap syndromes have now been recognized, which may afford some insight into etiologic events in the development of PSS. As yet, the cause of PSS remains elus...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cunningham PH,Andrews BS,Davis JS 4th

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was done to determine the accuracy of the 2 x 2 cm pocket identifying low amniotic fluid (AF) volume in singleton and twin pregnancies. METHODS:The AF volume was evaluated by ultrasonography for the presence of a 2 x 2 cm pocket before amniocentesis. The actual AF volume was then determined by a ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Magann EF,Nevils BG,Chauhan SP,Whitworth NS,Klausen JH,Morrison JC

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In two decades there has been a sweeping metamorphosis of the antiquated conception of breast cancer as a solitary mass of questionable operability, accompanied by numerous axillary lymph nodes and probably distant metastasis. An undreamed-of recognizable preclinical stage of breast cancer has drastically changed atti...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Egan RL

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported the case of a patient with AIDS who had appendiceal perforation and periappendiceal abscess. Extensive infection with cytomegalovirus was found in the appendix; no other pathogen could be implicated in the perforation. This case emphasizes the broad spectrum of disease due to cytomegalovirus, particul...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tucker RM,Swanson S,Wenzel RP

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To show the usefulness of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Database in providing clinical and cost-related outcome data, we studied 297 consecutive patients who had isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and who were assigned to either a "fast track" or traditional track. The observed overall m...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Nikas DJ,Freeman JE,Luterman AR,Warnken LC,Nenstiel RD,Farrell M,Alpert MA

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequent necessity for termination of pregnancy before the spontaneous onset of labor requires that we be able to accurately predict fetal lung maturity. We have used amniotic fluid studies for evaluation of fetal lung maturity and have found that (1) a "fat" cell concentration of 30% or more, or (2) a creatinine ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wood GP

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with a postpanic anxiety disorder (PPAD) have panic attacks less frequently than patients with a panic disorder. A PPAD must be suspected when a physician notes the following: persistent somatic complaints despite repeatedly normal results of physical examinations and laboratory tests, reluctance to engage in...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Scrignar CB

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several previous studies of invasive Group A streptococcal (GAS) disease have been hindered by small sample sizes (< or = 100 patients) and limited generalizability. METHODS:We conducted a population-based study of invasive GAS disease. The objectives of the study were to describe the clinical features of i...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Mulla ZD,Leaverton PE,Wiersma ST

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients seen recently at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center emphasize the point that coccidioidomycosis may resemble lymphoma because of persistence of adenopathy on the chest roentgenogram after the initial infiltrate has resolved. Such a clinical picture strongly indicates dissemination and is probably sufficie...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Jenkins DW Jr

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an immunobullous disease characterized by circulating IgG antibodies directed towards cutaneous basement zone antigens. We report the case of a patient who had BP localized to a stoma site. At initial examination, a nodule was noted on the temple, which proved to be a large cell lymphoma, B-...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Egan CA,Florell SR,Zone JJ

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined present and anticipated future levels of career satisfaction among psychiatrists in the greater Houston area. We gathered data by means of an anonymous questionnaire. The strongest univariate correlations between background variables and current and anticipated future levels of career satisfaction were fou...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： McKelvey RS,Webb JA

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximal gastric vagotomy is a useful operation for duodenal ulcer disease that is intractable to medical management. It is also useful in selected patients with acute duodenal ulcer perforation. We present an overview of the indications for proximal gastric vagotomy, along with its results. The major benefits of prox...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Malangoni MA,Mullins RJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with sickle cell disease are predisposed to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, there has been only one published case of bacteremic pneumococcal meningitis in an adult with sickle cell anemia. We report here the cases of six adults with sickle cell disease, pneumococcal sepsis, and meningi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Olopoenia L,Frederick W,Greaves W,Adams R,Addo FE,Castro O

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Manifestations of gastroparesis are heterogeneous and clinical complications are poorly defined. Misconceptions of gastroparesis may be common. The objective was to determine physicians' perception of gastroparesis and identify areas that need further research and education. METHODS:A physician survey was p...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Briley LC,Harrell SP,Woosley A,Eversmann J,Wo JM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transition of care between pediatric and adult medicine is a challenging time for patients and physicians. This longitudinal process encompasses much more than the physical transfer of a patient between providers. Established transition of care processes and literature exist for many chronic disease populations, b...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Graves L,Leung S,Raghavendran P,Mennito S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred sixty-two adolescents being seen for sick or well visits at two suburban private pediatric practices completed an anonymous, written questionnaire about drug habits. The respondents' ages ranged from 14 to 17 years; all were white and from middle-class or upper-middle-class families. The adolescents report...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Schwartz RH,Hayden GF

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research suggests that vitamin D may play a role in cardiovascular (CV) health. Although its exact role is still debated and is a matter of controversy, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased prevalence of CV risk factors and events. Factors that predispose persons with congestive heart failure (CHF)...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Patel R,Rizvi AA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Public outcry regarding unsafe interhospital patient transfers led to the passage of the COBRA Law of 1985. Since its implementation in 1986, the law has been sharply criticized for its sporadic enforcement, narrow focus, and lack of care provisions for the poor. We reviewed retrospectively the charts of all emergency...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kerr HD,Byrd JC,Stuart RW,Whitcomb J

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of an educational curriculum designed for orthopedic surgery postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) interns to improve initial Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE) performance. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was performed that evaluated the PGY-1 intern OITE performance of one resid...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Roberts CS,Nyland J,Broome B

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of gastritis in relation to its various predisposing conditions is unclear, as is the respective distribution of damage caused by its predisposing conditions. We studied 100 patients with the endoscopic diagnosis of gastritis. The incidence of gastritis in our university gastroenterology endoscopy servic...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Elta G,Behler E,Nostrant T,Wilson J

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HBsAg and anti-HBs positivity was determined in hospital laboratory workers and nonlaboratory hospital workers (controls) matched for race and sex and adjusted for age. The combined prevalence of antigen-antibody positivity among white female technicians was 12% versus 0 of controls (P less than 0.005). The highest pr...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wruble LD,Masi AT,Levinson MJ,Rightsell WA,Bale GF,Bertram P,Blackwell CF

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the documentation frequency of informed consent for women undergoing a trial of nonemergent instrumental delivery. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective chart review of instrumented vaginal deliveries from 1992 to 2005 was performed. Cases were identified from a Labor and Delivery database and hospital ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Nichols CM,Pendlebury LC,Jennell J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A "life stress" scale is applied to the antecedent events motivating 179 patients to seek outpatient psychiatric help. Intake evaluation reports of patients who kept their appointments at the Adult Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic of Vanderbilt University Hospital over a three-month period were reviewed. Almost half of t...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Corney RT,Roback HB

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a large paraesophageal hernia had a Nissen fundoplication via laparoscopy. He returned a year later with the transverse colon herniated into the chest. At operation, the hernia ostium was found to be the aortic hiatus. We believe that the original ostium was missed because of the limited exposure of the...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wagner RB,Barry MJ,Manney MS

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00