Imaging and management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

abstract：:With the introduction of the New Deal and the Calman Report, the duration of higher specialist training will be halved. We have examined the effect of reduced on-call rotas on exposure to relatively uncommon out-of-hours emergencies in cardiothoracic surgery. Operations for post-infarction ventricular septal defect, a...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Kelty C,Duffy J,Cooper G

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This short overview discusses circadian rhythms observed in cardiovascular events such as myocardial ischaemia and myocardial infarction, which occur most frequently in the morning. Changes in the frequency of occurrence seem to be related to, and may result from, circadian rhythms in factors such as heart rate, blood...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Fox KM,Mulcahy DA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Supreme Court judgement in 'Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board' has caused a change in the law concerning the duty of doctors on disclosure of information to patients regarding risks. The law now requires a doctor to take reasonable care to ensure that the patient is aware of any material risks involved in any ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lee A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Placebo, used here to mean an inert treatment given as if it was a real treatment, means lots of different things to different people. The structure of the article is that it begins by talking about the technical use of placebos in clinical trials, and the extent of the placebo response, then about the mechanism--"How...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： McQuay HJ,Moore RA

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute retinal necrosis (ARN), also known as Kirisawa-type uveitis, is an uncommon condition caused by infection of the retina by one of the herpes family of viruses, most typically varicella zoster virus or herpes simplex virus and less commonly cytomegalovirus. Clinical diagnosis can be challenging and is often aided...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Wong RW,Jumper JM,McDonald HR,Johnson RN,Fu A,Lujan BJ,Cunningham ET Jr

更新日期：2013-08-01 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

abstract：:Small bowel perforation occurs in up to 2 percent of patients with abdominal tuberculous. Patients present with an acute abdomen. Resection of the diseased segment and 18 months treatment with anti-tuberculosis drugs is recommended. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Aston NO,de Costa AM

更新日期：1985-03-01 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：: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：PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:To explore which factors increase the likelihood of being deemed appointable to core anaesthesia training in the UK and whether those factors subsequently predict performance in postgraduate training. STUDY DESIGN:Observational study linking UK medical specialty recruitment data with postgraduate ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Aslet M,Paton LW,Gale T,Tiffin PA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the adverse events reported by 12,917 patients treated with cephalexin in formal clinical trials. Six percent of all patients reported adverse events, and in 3% the association with the drug was thought to be definite or probable. In the remaining 3%, the relationship was uncertain. The gastrointest...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Burt RA

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether exocrine pancreatic function is impaired in patients with coeliac disease (CD) in our population and to evaluate its clinical importance. METHODS:Pancreatic exocrine function was determined by measuring faecal elastase-1 (FE) concentration. CD was diagnosed by serological testing using ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Vujasinovic M,Tepes B,Volfand J,Rudolf S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism who were taking thiazide diuretics intermittently for periods of up to 18 months were followed up for a mean of 5.3 years. No significant difference was found in either plasma total calcium corrected for albumin or whole blood ionized calcium in these patients be...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Farquhar CW,Spathis GS,Barron JL,Levin GE

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Under certain circumstances, living wills or advance directives may carry legal force in the UK. This paper traces the development of advance directives, clarifies their current legal position and discusses potential problems with their use. Case histories are used to illustrate some of the common dilemmas which docto...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Stewart K,Bowker L

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative prevalence of abnormalities of coronary flow reserve and oesophageal function was ascertained in 32 syndrome X patients with typical angina chest pain, a positive exercise test, and normal coronary arteries. Coronary flow reserve in response to a hyperaemic dose of papaverine was measured using an intraco...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Chauhan A,Mullins PA,Gill R,Taylor G,Petch MC,Schofield PM

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Churg-Strauss syndrome is a systemic vasculitis. Its most frequent complications are heart diseases and asthma. Usually, cardiological manifestations are pericarditis, cardiac failure and myocardial infarction. Endobronchial granulomas identified by bronchoscopy are unusual. We present the case of a man with congestiv...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Alvarez-Sala R,Prados C,Armada E,Del Arco A,Villamor J

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome which frequently relapsed despite cyclophosphamide treatment were given cyclosporin A (7.5 mg/kg/day to 10 mg/kg/day) for 8 to 12 weeks. Six had minimal change glomerulonephritis and two had focal segmental glomerulonephritis. Cyclosporin A was given to 5 patien...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Chan MK,Cheng IK

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The side effects of conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the stomach is undoubtedly a serious public health problem contributing significantly to the morbidity and mortality of patients receiving these drugs. However, the damage of NSAIDs is not confined to the stomach. Indeed the short term ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Adebayo D,Bjarnason I

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The body composition of the 17 members of the BMRES was studied using body weight and fat fold calipers, with measurements of whole body potassium and nitrogen. The full assessment was made just before departure from Birmingham and immediately on return. Daily observations of body weight and fat folds were made during...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Harvey TC,James HM,Chettle DR

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The causes of death, as determined by autopsy, in 10 patients dying from the acute effects of phaeochromocytoma were myocardial infarction (five patients), left ventricular failure (two patients), cerebral haemorrhage (two patients) and circulatory collapse with malignant phaeochromocytoma (one patient). Most patients...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Cohen CD,Dent DM

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strips form canine saphenous veins were incubated with (3H)-noradrenaline and mounted for superfusion. 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT inhibited the release of tritium caused by sustained electrical stimulation (2 Hz, 150 mA, 0.1 msec) being about 10 times more potent than noradrenaline. 5-HT inhibited contractions induced ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Müller-Schweinitzer E

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:How medical students learn and develop the characteristics associated with good teaching in medicine is not well known. Information about this process can improve the academic preparation of medical students for teaching responsibilities. The purpose of this study was to determine how different experiences cont...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Henry BW,Haworth JG,Hering P

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:Grit is characterised by the ability to persevere during difficulties and maintain a sustained effort over an extended period of time. Throughout their careers, doctors will experience many periods of stress and difficulty. This may result in burnout, defined by the presence of exhaustion and disen...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Halliday L,Walker A,Vig S,Hines J,Brecknell J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a routine adult gastroenterological practice, seventeen (15%) of 123 patients had small-intestinal biopsies which were neither normal nor were completely flat as found in classical coeliac disease. Some of these had a possible cause for the mild mucosal abnormality, but in six there was no other apparent cause and ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Scott BB,Losowsky MS

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of, and implement a diagnostic strategy for, imported helminth infection in the gastroenterology clinic. DESIGN:A retrospective study of eosinophil count and probable tropical exposure (phase I) followed by a prospective study of parasitological investigation (phase II). SETTING:G...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Smith PJ,Theis B,McCartney S,Brown M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is described who developed acute pericarditis during a severe first attack of Crohn's disease. The opportunity was taken to measure levels of circulating immune complexes, both during the acute phase of the illness and during convalescence; no significant change in these levels from normal values was found. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Manomohan V,Subbuswamy SG,Willoughby CP

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prognostication of newly diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) predominantly relies on stage as defined by the UICC-TNM and American Joint Committee on Cancer classifications. Tumour extent, lymph node status, tumour grade and the assessment of lymphatic and venous invasion are still the most important morphological progn...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Zlobec I,Lugli A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients are described in whom one or more carotid territory transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) were preceded by sneezing, straining, or bending over. It is argued that the mechanism involved dislodgment of embolic material from the site of carotid atheroma. This mechanism should be considered as an alternative ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Harrison MJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is described with severe haemorrhage from a lumbar artery following percutaneous renal biopsy. The exact source of haemorrhage in this previously unreported complication proved difficult to locate even at surgical exploration. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Jamison MH,Coward RA

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both the quality and the quantity of food ingested are relevant to the genesis of risk factors for coronary heart disease and the two are inseparable. Nevertheless they have a major common pathway through hypertension, which may well be the most important consequence of a high-protein, high-carbohydrate, high-fat, hig...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Brook CG

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00