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abstract：:Appendicovesical fistula is an uncommon condition usually occurring in boys and young men and associated with chronic urinary tract infection. Diagnosis is based on cystoscopic findings that may be confirmed by a retrograde study. Treatment by appendectomy is usually successful. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Carson CC 3rd,Malek RS

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional rate limits for sinus rhythm--100/min as the tachycardia threshold and 60/min as the bradycardia threshold--were established by consensus and never formally examined. Because clinical experience indicated that both figures were too high, we investigated this formally in 500 normal individuals. Results wer...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Spodick DH

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-four children with typhoid fever presented with the primary complaints of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Fifty-two percent had hepatomegaly and derangements of SGOT and LDH. None developed hepatic decompensation and all had rapid clinical recovery. The abnormal liver function test served no prognostic purpose. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Colon AR

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 51-year-old woman suffered from dyspnea for several days before she came to an outside clinic for help. Pleura biopsy was performed and the histologic diagnosis was malignant mesothelioma. Sixteen months later, a palpable left breast lump was noted. Physical examination revealed a firm mass in the breast, measuring ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sheen-Chen SM,Liu YW,Eng HL,Huang CC,Ko SF

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of psychostimulants as antidepressants remains controversial in the field of psychiatry. While methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH) and dextroamphetamine (DA) are often considered to be equivalent drugs, differences in their neurobiologic mechanism of action may account for different clinical response patterns....

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kraus MF,Burch EA Jr

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, may be a promising treatment option for tinnitus. The primary functions of this hormone are believed to be the initiation and maintenance of sleep because its secretions coincide with circadian rhythms. Some investigators have noted that melatonin may alleviate subjec...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Merrick L,Youssef D,Tanner M,Peiris AN

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency has been associated with obstructive lung disease in individuals possessing a homozygous phenotype (PiZZ), this association has not been as clearly documented in heterozygous individuals (PiMZ, PiMS, and PiSZ phenotypes). Information regarding the heterozygous adolescent populat...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Nuckton TJ,Beckerman RC

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An elderly man with previous tuberculosis exsanguinated from esophageal rupture of an atherosclerotic thoracic aneurysm. Because the patient refused angiography, the source of bleeding was discovered only at autopsy. Selected clinical and pathologic aspects of the case are discussed in relation to the different causes...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Braman R,Napoli VM

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among natural disasters, lightning is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. A well-informed bystander and an astute physician can make the difference between an outcome of death or lifelong disability versus complete or near-complete recovery. What is done in the first few minutes after such...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Milzman DP,Moskowitz L,Hardel M

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hallmark of the clinical syndrome of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is evidence of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. The presence of schistocytes on the peripheral blood smear, elevated plasma lactic dehydrogenase, and decreased haptoglobin concentration are used as evidence of microangiopathic hemolytic...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Daram SR,Philipneri M,Puri N,Bastani B

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of ten patients with anterior diaphragmatic hernia treated by operation, only three had shortness of breath and chest pain. The remainder of the patients were referred to us because of a roentgenographic abnormality. All patients have had follow-up of between six months and 11 years without recurrence. Surgical repair...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Saha SP,Mayo P,Long GA

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review article is to selectively examine research that was designed to evaluate the relation between religious involvement and health among older people. Four facets of religion are examined in detail: church-based social support, religious coping, forgiveness, and prayer. In addition, potential ne...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Krause N

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Payment systems in the US healthcare system have rewarded physicians for services and attempted to control healthcare spending, with rewards and penalties based upon projected goals for future spending. The incorporation of quality goals and alternatives to fee-for-service was introduced to replace the previous system...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Hauswald E,Sklar D

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has caused resurgence in tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. HIV-TB coinfected individuals are at increased risk for complications of TB and HIV treatment, such as adverse drug reactions and immune reconstitution syndrome. A 17-year-old male with HIV-TB coinfection, who developed cardiac ta...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wang SH,Menon A,Hyslop NE

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary small cell undifferentiated carcinomas (SCUCs) are unusual tumors of the colon and rectum. Histologically, these lesions represent a spectrum of neuroendocrine differentiation, with oat cell carcinoma being the most primitive subtype and carcinoid tumors being the most differentiated. This observation is suppo...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Yaziji H,Broghamer WL Jr

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Although AMD shares multiple risk factors with coronary artery disease (CAD), the association between AMD and CAD has not been established. The objective of our study was to demonstrate an association between the d...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Thomas J,Mohammad S,Charnigo R,Baffi J,Abdel-Latif A,Ziada KM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) is an infection of the tracheobronchial tree. A 17-year-old male patient with tuberculosis who developed middle lobe syndrome on antituberculous treatment is presented. The patient was admitted with complaints of fever, cough and weight loss. Right paracardiac and perihilar heterogene...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Erelel M,Yakar F,Yakar A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported the case of a 19-year-old black man with sickle cell disease who had swelling over the right frontal and periorbital areas. Plain roentgenograms and CT scans were consistent with frontal sinus disease. At trephination, however, sterile liquescent blood clot was found in the frontal sinus. Awareness of...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Seibert RW,Seibert JJ,Frazier EA

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the incidence of endometrial cancer among estrogen-treated women at Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center was not increased as reported by others, a prospective study was begun in 1975. With this data base, the cases of breast and endometrial cancer in estrogen and oral contraceptive users were reviewed. The inc...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gambrell RD Jr

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute gastroduodenal erosions and ulcerations, often with life-threatening gastrointestinal hemorrhage, contribute to high mortality in critically ill patients. Hypersecretion of gastric acid to some degree seems to be necessary. Antacids and recently cimetidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist, have been used for ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Luk GD

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cost of managing chronic ulcers, both venous leg and decubiti (sacral pressure), was reviewed using 36 randomized, controlled studies with a focus on saline, hydrocolloid, and a human skin construct. When one includes the labor intensiveness of dressing changes three to four times per day, the application of hydro...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kerstein MD

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a prospective clinical study of 41 consecutive patients with isolated tears of the medial meniscus who underwent meniscectomy by conventional arthrotomy. The results are presented in terms of length of hospitalization, complications, analgesic requirements during hospitalization, and ability to regain muscle c...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Henard DC

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the comparative impact of the standard Parents as Teachers (PAT) to the nutrition and physical activity enhanced version (PATE) of the perinatal educational curriculum on compliance with infant feeding recommendations and changes in maternal infant feeding knowledge and beliefs. METHODS:Women a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tussing-Humphreys L,Thomson JL,Goodman M,Landry A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three neonates with gram-negative bacillary meningitis were treated with moxalactam after therapy with ampicillin plus aminoglycoside, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or chloramphenicol failed to sterilize the CSF. Clinical improvement and CSF sterility occurred after therapy with moxalactam was initiated. Moxalactam c...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ramos OM,Kaplan SL,Mason EO Jr,Denson S,Pickering LK

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sometimes physicians assume responsibilities to third parties when undertaking the care of patients. Physicians have been held liable to third parties, though strangers to the patients, for failing to warn regarding the communicability of contagious diseases. Two suits have been allowed against physicians by third par...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Hirsh HL

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to assess the cardiovascular health status of baby boomers with diabetes mellitus (DM) in comparison to the same-age population with DM 10 years previously. METHODS:The study was conducted in baby boomers with DM using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination S...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： King DE,Xiang J,Kulshreshtha A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemonucleolysis and lumbar laminectomy after unsuccessful chemonucleolysis are now common and accepted surgical procedures that require precise perioperative management based on a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of chymopapain-induced anaphylaxis and the herniating nucleus pulposus syndrome. Preoperativ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Diaz JH,Connolly ES

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1986 to December 1987, 32 patients with recurrent colorectal cancer had second-look radioimmunoguided surgery (RIGS system). All patients had pathologic confirmation of recurrence. The RIGS system identified 81% of recurrences, and in six patients recurrent tumor was identified only by RIGS. All patients ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sardi A,Agnone CM,Nieroda CA,Mojzisik C,Hinkle G,Ferrara P,Farrar WB,Bolton J,Thurston MO,Martin EW Jr

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case presents a rare type of crescentic glomerulonephritis characterized as IgA deposits predominantly along the glomerular basement membranes (GBM). The patient clinically manifested with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) without pulmonary hemorrhage or vasculitis-related systematic symptoms. No posi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cai G,Chen P,Wu D,Shi S,Yin Z,Zhang X,Wei R,Chen X

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among patients with pulmonary disease due to Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) seen recently at our center, a substantial number have had extensive calcified mediastinal, hilar, and peribronchial lymphadenopathy, a finding historically inconsistent with pulmonary MAC disease. METHOD:We retrospectively studi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Chan ED,Iseman MD

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00