The frequency of lupus anticoagulant in systemic lupus erythematosus. A study of sixty consecutive patients by activated partial thromboplastin time, Russell viper venom time, and anticardiolipin antibody level.

abstract：Background:Little is known about whether insurance expansion affects the location and type of emergency department (ED) use. Understanding these changes can inform state-level decisions about the Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Objective:To investigate the effect of the 2...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Garthwaite C,Gross T,Notowidigdo M,Graves JA

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high prevalence of classic cardiac risk factors in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus does not explain the increased cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality in these patients. Fibrinogen may have a role in this excess risk. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the following in patients with n...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bruno G,Cavallo-Perin P,Bargero G,Borra M,D'Errico N,Pagano G

更新日期：1996-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retail clinics are an increasingly popular source for medical care. Concerns have been raised about the effect of these clinics on the cost, quality, and delivery of preventive care. OBJECTIVE:To compare the care received at retail clinics for 3 acute conditions with that received at other care settings. D...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Mehrotra A,Liu H,Adams JL,Wang MC,Lave JR,Thygeson NM,Solberg LI,McGlynn EA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forceful new demands for accountability in medicine are arising from many interested parties. To maintain professional standards, physicians need to establish which demands are desirable and which are not. We adopt a model of stratified accountability that includes three major components: the accountable parties, the ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Emanuel LL

更新日期：1996-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Initial findings from the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-Sodium Trial demonstrated that reduction of sodium intake in two different diets decreased blood pressure in participants with and without hypertension. OBJECTIVE:To determine effects on blood pressure of reduced sodium intake and the ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Vollmer WM,Sacks FM,Ard J,Appel LJ,Bray GA,Simons-Morton DG,Conlin PR,Svetkey LP,Erlinger TP,Moore TJ,Karanja N,DASH-Sodium Trial Collaborative Research Group.

更新日期：2001-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the use of thyroid function tests to monitor therapy in patients taking levothyroxine. DATA IDENTIFICATION:Studies published between 1966 and January 1990 were identified through computer searches and references of identified studies. STUDY SELECTION:Studies that included a careful description of ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Helfand M,Crapo LM

更新日期：1990-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred sixty patients and staff from 15 U.S. dialysis centers were surveyed by the immune adherence hemagglutination technique for antibody to hepatitis A antigen (anti-HA). The age-standardized anti-HA prevalence was 42.9% in patients and 42.1% in staff. These rates are almost identical to those of socioeconomi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Szmuness W,Dienstag JL,Purcell RH,Prince AM,Stevens CE,Levine RW

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All practicing physicians should be prepared to respond to requests from patients for advice about participating in clinical trials research. Even physicians who choose not to conduct clinical trials but rather devote their practice to clinical care may have patients who consider volunteering for research. In advising...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chen DT,Miller FG,Rosenstein DL

更新日期：2003-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttransplantation acute renal failure (ARF) occurs in roughly 25% of recipients of organs from deceased donors. Inflammation in the donor organ is associated with risk for ARF. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether administering corticosteroids to deceased organ donors reduces the incidence and duration of ARF i...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kainz A,Wilflingseder J,Mitterbauer C,Haller M,Burghuber C,Perco P,Langer RM,Heinze G,Oberbauer R

更新日期：2010-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with end-stage renal disease, nervous system dysfunction remains a major cause of disability. Patients with chronic renal failure who have not yet received dialysis may have symptoms ranging from mild sensorial clouding to delirium and coma. Dialysis itself is associated with at least three distinct disord...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Fraser CL,Arieff AI

更新日期：1988-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relation between housestaff coverage schedules and the occurrence of preventable adverse events. DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:Urban teaching hospital. PATIENTS:All 3146 patients admitted to the medical service during a 4-month period. MEASUREMENTS:A previously tested confidential self-r...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Petersen LA,Brennan TA,O'Neil AC,Cook EF,Lee TH

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 476 patients with multiple myeloma treated during a 9-year period, 11 developed acute myelogenous leukemia or sideroblastic anemia. In all, the myeloma was in remission from chemotherapy with melphalan-prednisone combinations that had been continued for a median duration of 3 years. The incidence of acute leukemia ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Gonzalez F,Trujillo JM,Alexanian R

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-nine men with stage III or unresectable stage II malignant germ cell tumors and no previous chemotherapy received treatments with the VAB-6 protocol. The VAB-6 regimen is a 1-year program beginning with three successive inductions at 3-to-4-week intervals: day 1--cyclophosphamide, 600 mg/m of body surface area ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Vugrin D,Herr HW,Whitmore WF Jr,Sogani PC,Golbey RB

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The irritable bowel syndrome is a common chronic disorder having a broad clinical spectrum of severity. Although only a small proportion of those afflicted seek medical help for their symptoms, a subset have severe and intractable symptoms. A positive diagnosis should be established from the history and physical exami...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Drossman DA,Thompson WG

更新日期：1992-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the most effective and safe dose of enoxaparin to prevent deep venous thrombosis in high-risk surgical patients. DESIGN:A double-blind, randomized, multicenter clinical trial. SETTING:Private, university, and government hospitals in the United States. PATIENTS:572 patients having elective hip ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Spiro TE,Johnson GJ,Christie MJ,Lyons RM,MacFarlane DE,Blasier RB,Tremaine MD

更新日期：1994-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence and symptoms of and risk factors for biliary sludge and gallstones during pregnancy and to assess the natural history of these conditions in the first year after delivery. DESIGN:Cohort study. PATIENTS:A total of 272 pregnant women recruited in the first trimester. MEASUREMENTS:Bi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Maringhini A,Ciambra M,Baccelliere P,Raimondo M,Orlando A,Tinè F,Grasso R,Randazzo MA,Barresi L,Gullo D,Musico M,Pagliaro L

更新日期：1993-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reassess the natural history of polycythemia vera and to obtain reliable estimates of both incidence of thrombosis and survival for use in defining the sample size for therapeutic clinical trials. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study of patients with polycythemia who had been followed for 20 years. SE...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors：

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-nine cases of Legionnaires' disease in a 16-month period were identified in visitors to and residents of Bloomington, Indiana. Thirty-five patients had spent at least one night at the Indiana Memorial Union in the 2 weeks before becoming ill. Five of 32 sporadic cases nationwide between 1 January and 31 March 1...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Politi BD,Fraser DW,Mallison GF,Mohatt JV,Morris GK,Patton CM,Feeley JC,Telle RD,Bennett JV

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In 1994, 40% of U.S. gun owners who had recently acquired a firearm did so without a background check. No contemporary estimates exist. Objective:To estimate the proportion of current U.S. gun owners who acquired their most recent firearm without a background check, by time since and manner of acquisition, ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Miller M,Hepburn L,Azrael D

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to prevent cytomegalovirus infection among seronegative patients having marrow transplants, a globulin with high antibody levels against cytomegalovirus was given before and for 11 weeks after transplantation in a randomized trial. Among 36 patients who received no prophylactic granulocyte transfusions, g...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Meyers JD,Leszczynski J,Zaia JA,Flournoy N,Newton B,Snydman DR,Wright GG,Levin MJ,Thomas ED

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary aldosteronism is a common cause of treatment-resistant hypertension. However, evidence from local health systems suggests low rates of testing for primary aldosteronism. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate testing rates for primary aldosteronism and evidence-based hypertension management in patients with treatmen...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Cohen JB,Cohen DL,Herman DS,Leppert JT,Byrd JB,Bhalla V

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical professional codes have long prohibited physician involvement in assisting a patient's suicide. However, despite ethical and legal prohibitions, calls for the liberalization of this ban have grown in recent years. The medical profession should articulate its views on the arguments for and against changes in pu...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Snyder L,Sulmasy DP,Ethics and Human Rights Committee, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine.

更新日期：2001-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Biosimilars are of growing clinical, regulatory, and commercial importance. Purpose:To summarize evidence about the bioequivalence between biosimilar and reference tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitors. Data Sources:PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and LILACS from incept...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chingcuanco F,Segal JB,Kim SC,Alexander GC

更新日期：2016-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The 2013 pooled cohort equations (PCEs) are central in prevention guidelines for cardiovascular disease (CVD) but can misestimate CVD risk. Objective:To improve the clinical accuracy of CVD risk prediction by revising the 2013 PCEs using newer data and statistical methods. Design:Derivation and validation ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Yadlowsky S,Hayward RA,Sussman JB,McClelland RL,Min YI,Basu S

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional educational methods change clinical practice only with considerable effort and difficulty. In particular, the teaching of critical appraisal in the setting of journal clubs does not increase the amount of medical research read by trainees. Experiential learning theory, corroborated by the success of proble...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Badgett RG,O'Keefe M,Henderson MC

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The usefulness of HbA, as a monitor of metabolic control was studied in 15 diabetic outpatients during periods of stable, deteriorating, and improving control. Mean fasting concentrations of HbA, and plasma glucose during a 3-month period of stable control were 12.6% +/- 0.8% and 120 +/- 8 mg/dL, respectively. One wee...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Boden G,Master RW,Gordon SS,Shuman CR,Owen OE

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sharp rise in drug abuse in the past decade has led to the development of new sources of information on drug-abuse trends. These include surveys, drug-related emergencies, drug-abuse treatment, hepatitis rates, and various types of law enforcement information. This paper summarizes data currently available for her...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Greene MH,Nightingale SL,DuPont RL

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No effective oral therapy exists for early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether hydroxychloroquine could reduce COVID-19 severity in adult outpatients. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted from 22 March through 20 May 2020. (ClinicalTrials.gov...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Skipper CP,Pastick KA,Engen NW,Bangdiwala AS,Abassi M,Lofgren SM,Williams DA,Okafor EC,Pullen MF,Nicol MR,Nascene AA,Hullsiek KH,Cheng MP,Luke D,Lother SA,MacKenzie LJ,Drobot G,Kelly LE,Schwartz IS,Zarychanski R,M

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Under the current system of disability determination and workers' compensation for occupational lung disease, disabled workers or their survivors can reasonably count on being compensated. However, by rejecting established scientific truth in order to pay workers' compensation in circumstances where disability or deat...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Richman SI

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much of what is formally taught in medicine is about the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required of a physician, including how to express compassion and respect for patients at the bedside. What is learned, however, includes not only admirable qualities but also behaviors and qualities that are inconsistent with eth...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lehmann LS,Sulmasy LS,Desai S,ACP Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee.

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00