Abstract:
:The clinical course and long-term survival of a patient with acute disseminated histiocytosis X and extrahypothalamic CNS involement were presented. The clinical significance of histiocytes appearing in the CSF cocomitant with the onset of this neurologic syndrome was discussed. Detailed cytologic examination of the CSF in patients with histiocytosis X and CNS involvement was recommended.
journal_name
South Med Jjournal_title
Southern medical journalauthors
Ransom JL,Murphy SBsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1977-11-01 00:00:00pages
1367-9issue
11eissn
0038-4348issn
1541-8243journal_volume
70pub_type
杂志文章abstract::The Chronic Illness Problem Inventory (CIPI) was used to assess level of psychosocial functioning in 89 patients with sickle cell disease. The results indicated that sickle cell patients have significant psychosocial distress in the areas of employment and finances, sleeping and eating, and performance of normal daily...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198806000-00015
更新日期:1988-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::This review of the basic purposes and principles of tables is oriented toward their preparation by physician-authors for use in medical manuscripts. The guidelines suggested are consistent with the general format and style current in scientific and medical writing, with emphasis upon the latter. Style and usage do evo...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197612000-00035
更新日期:1976-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::During a recent ten-year period, 20 patients were treated for nonpenetrating, small-bowel trauma requiring resection. Despite the relative infrequency of this injury, jejunoileal trauma must be suspected in all patients sustaining blunt force to the abdomen. Physical signs suggesting major intra-abdominal wounds usual...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198409000-00004
更新日期:1984-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Current US healthcare delivery systems do not adequately address healthcare demands. Physicians are integral but rarely emphasize prevention as a primary tool to change health outcomes. Home visitation is an effective method for changing health outcomes in some populations. The Florida International Universi...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0000000000000080
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::From our retrospective review of 30 patients having hepatic resection, we have made the following conclusions: (1) Hepatic resection is an uncommon procedure. (2) The majority of liver injuries require only drainage or suture ligation and drainage. (3) Midline incision, early arterial occlusion, and resectional debrid...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198106000-00006
更新日期:1981-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was investigated at a tertiary care hospital, and relationship was made between the clinical and genetic definitions of community- and healthcare-associated MRSA. METHODS:Nonduplicate isolates of S. aureus were collected during 2004. Iso...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31815d3fce
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This study was performed to examine the effect of stress on pregnancy outcome in women who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures. METHODS:In a controlled clinical study of healthy volunteers in an academic research environment, stress was measured subjectively by administering patient ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000054567.79881.E9
更新日期:2003-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:In this study, the clinical characteristics, survival, and prognostic factors of 200 patients diagnosed as having chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) were analyzed. METHODS:The medical charts of 200 CLL patients registered to our center between 1984 and 2000 were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS:Of all pa...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000053674.03385.B7
更新日期:2004-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Stroke is a treatable disease. Despite the therapeutic nihilism of the past, the advent of thrombolysis has changed the way stroke is approached. Acute ischemic stroke is a challenging and heterogeneous disease. Treatment needs to be based on an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of ischemia. Intervention...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000063573.56033.A6
更新日期:2003-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Methimazole is a widely used and generally well-tolerated antithyroid agent. A 43-year-old woman had severe jaundice and itching 1 month after receiving methimazole (10 mg tid) and propranolol (20 mg tid) for treatment of hyperthyroidism. The patient continued treatment for another 4 days after the appearance of jaund...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000054690.98272.B1
更新日期:2004-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have presented a case of pregnancy complicated by diabetes insipidus. Treatment with desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) appropriately managed the DI, and was not associated with a worsening of the condition as pregnancy progressed. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198706000-00026
更新日期:1987-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::I reviewed 100 consecutive radiologic examinations with particular attention to the clinical information included. The referring physician originated this clinical information in only 33% of cases. Other personnel, including nurses and aides, added information on the requisitions 57% of the time. When nonphysician per...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1983-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report a retrospective evaluation of the role of panretinal photocoagulation in the primary treatment of neovascular glaucoma. Thirty-six eyes (32 patients) received aggressive argon laser panretinal photocoagulation beginning as soon as feasible after diagnosis of the developing neovascular glaucoma. Thirty eyes w...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198811000-00008
更新日期:1988-11-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198908000-00033
更新日期:1989-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::More than a century ago, Courvoisier published his observation on the significance of a palpable gallbladder in the differential diagnosis of obstructive jaundice. We have described two patients with newly described conditions--AIDS-associated cholangiopathy and diet-induced cholecystitis--who had a palpable gallbladd...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199205000-00018
更新日期:1992-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tobacco use is associated with numerous illnesses and contributes to as many as 400,000 deaths in the United States each year. Most tobacco use in the United States is in the form of cigarette smoking, but smokeless tobacco use is particularly high in certain areas and within certain subpopulations. Among US adults, s...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Eighty-five overriding tibial shaft fractures (46 open, 39 closed) were treated at Ochsner Foundation Hospital between 1960 and 1972. Nine different treatment methods were employed by seven orthopedic surgeons. The best results were obtained in the nine patients treated by open reduction and either compression plating...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197601000-00014
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. While allergen avoidance is the first line of management for PAR, complete avoidance is difficult. Therapeutic options available for PAR include intranasal corticosteroids (INS), H1-antihistamines, decongestants and local c...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3180485560
更新日期:2007-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) has been used in treatment of a variety of clinical conditions, including acute respiratory failure (ARF) due to status asthmaticus. We present the case of a patient admitted with acute exacerbation of asthma who had ARF and required mechanical ventilation. After extuba...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199701000-00017
更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have reported a case of severe erythema multiforme caused by outbreaks of recurrent HSV-2 infection. The EM was debilitating and responded to the treatment of HSV with oral acyclovir. On stopping the oral acyclovir, the HSV and the EM both recurred. We recommend a trial of oral acyclovir in cases of severe EM cause...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198606000-00027
更新日期:1986-06-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199912000-00019
更新日期:1999-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Postpneumonectomy electrocardiographic (ECG) changes have not been well-defined. METHODS:We reviewed the clinical data and the preoperative and postpneumonectomy ECGs of 15 patients who had pneumonectomy. RESULTS:All postpneumonectomy ECGs showed a higher heart rate and two (13%) showed diffuse ST elevatio...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2000-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have described a patient with community-acquired, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis endocarditis that occurred on a prolapsing mitral valve. The patient was successfully treated with vancomycin and rifampin for six weeks and had no signs of relapse four months later. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1983-09-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00007611-199610000-00018
更新日期:1996-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Compartment syndrome of the leg is usually associated with significant trauma. It has also been associated with prolonged surgery in the hemilithotomy position. Fracture tables that are used for the internal fixation of proximal femur fractures under fluoroscopy place a patient in this position. This report chronicles...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2002-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The diagnoses of complete obstruction in a duplicated renal collecting system and ureterocele can be made with a high degree of confidence by ultrasound. Two children presenting with abdominal masses were examined by gray scale ultrasonography which demonstrated large cystic masses dorsal to and displacing the lower p...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198008000-00018
更新日期:1980-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A previously healthy 38-year-old man was stung multiple times by yellow jackets without any signs of anaphylaxis being observed. An electrocardiogram taken 16 hours later revealed episodes of wandering atrial pacemaker, junctional rhythm, and intermittent premature ventricular contractions. These arrhythmias disappear...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197904000-00030
更新日期:1979-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although d-penicillamine has a wide range of benefits in many clinical conditions, various side effects have also been reported and preclude its further use in certain patients. In this case, d-penicillamine-induced reversible airway obstruction developed, despite the "go slow--go low" regimen as suggested to reduce t...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198006000-00032
更新日期:1980-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Six patients characterized by psychopathic behavior were treated with lesions placed in the center median nucleus of the thalamus. There was marked improvement of the psychopathic behavior in five patients. One patient with unilateral thalamotomy was parqially improved. Four of the six patients have been productive an...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197504000-00013
更新日期:1975-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The advantages of topical (as opposed to systemic) therapy for allergic rhinitis include the avoidance of undesirable systemic effects and the concentration of therapeutic effect on the target organ. Successful topical therapy requires establishment of a proper diagnosis, followed by effective delivery of the medicati...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00007611-199202000-00008
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00