Republished: Daily consultant gastroenterologist ward rounds: reduced length of stay and improved inpatient mortality.

abstract：:Seventy-eight clinically euthyroid patients with atrial dysrhythmias, either established or paroxysmal, and sixty-three patients in sinus rhythm with coronary disease were screened for hyperthyroidism using thyroid function tests including the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) response to thyrotrophin-releasing hormon...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Symons C,Myers A,Kingstone D,Boss M

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Doctors in all specialties are involved in making "do not attempt resuscitation" (DNAR) decisions; this can be a difficult and challenging process. Guidelines exist to provide an ethical and legal framework for the process and documentation of these decisions. OBJECTIVE:To audit the documentation of resus...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Harris D,Davies R

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A surgical approach to airway management may be essential in situations of difficult or failed airway, where immediate airway access is needed to provide oxygenation. However, the procedure is uncommonly performed and expertise among emergency clinicians may be limited. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study wa...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Alshareef H,Al Saawi A,Almazroua F,Alyami H,Reilly GO,Mitra B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease impose a considerable burden of morbidity, mortality, and health care cost. Management guidelines outlining best practice, based largely on consensus expert opinion, were produced by a number of organisations during the last decade. Current interest in the field i...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Hurst JR,Wedzicha JA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of vertebral osteomyelitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is described and the problems of diagnosis and treatment discussed. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Denham MJ,Goodwin CS

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59 year old woman presented with acute onset of fever, chills, diaphoresis, vague chest discomfort, and was found to be hypotensive and tachypnoeic. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinoatrial block with a junctional rhythm between 50 and 80 beats/min. All cultures were negative and imaging studies unrevealing. Her...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Medarov B,Tongia S,Rossoff L

更新日期：2003-11-01 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：:During the previous 34 months, 3 hypertensive patients on long-term thiazide therapy were admitted to the medical department, Mubarak Hospital, Kuwait, with atrial fibrillation (AF) and hypokalaemia. They received potassium chloride by intravenous infusion, followed by oral therapy with reversion to sinus rhythm. Ther...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Emara MK,Saadet AM

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the relationship between cognitive impairment and conventional measures of disability in multiple sclerosis (MS), quality of life (QOL) and employment status using the brief international cognitive assessment for multiple sclerosis (BICAMS) in the routine outpatient clinic. METHODS:62 patients wi...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Campbell J,Rashid W,Cercignani M,Langdon D

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young man developed acute renal failure and hypercalcaemia following severe burns. The hypercalcaemia was initially controlled by haemodialysis, but it persisted after return of renal function. Plasma PTH was inappropriately elevated, but the nephrogenous cyclic adenosine monophosphate level was low; thus the PTH wa...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Evans RA,Lawrence PJ,Thanakrishnan G,Hills E,Wong SY,Dunstan CR

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and biochemical data obtained from 163 patients who had taken an overdose of paracetamol were examined to determine which factors or measurements were of value in predicting the severity of ensuing liver damage early after ingestion of tablets. Although the overall severity of hepatic necrosis was found to in...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Gazzard BG,Widdop B,Davis M,Hughes RD,Goulding R,Williams R

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of eosinophilic fasciitis, with the unusual features of pulmonary and pleural involvement. Similar cases which involve the lungs have been reported after exposure to L-tryptophan, but there is no relevant drug history in this case. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Killen JW,Swift GL,White RJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Effective communication is a vital part of good clinical care. Traditionally bleep systems have been used as the mainstay of communication. Mobile technology is increasingly seen as a quicker, easier and more reliable method of communication. Our objective was to assess the use of mobile devices within a typ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Martin G,Janardhanan P,Withers T,Gupta S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the role of presynaptic receptors in the modulation of neurotransmitter release indicates two types of presynaptic receptors. By means of presynaptic inhibitory autoreceptors a neurotransmitter can regulate its own release. In addition, presynaptic receptors are acted upon by other endogenous compounds, ei...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Langer SZ,Arbilla S

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis (ST) is difficult and it commonly presents at an advanced stage. The management and follow up is complicated by a lack of guidance on the appropriate use and interpretation of spinal magnetic resonance studies (MR). AIMS:A retrospective study was performed at a UK centre...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Cormican L,Hammal R,Messenger J,Milburn HJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young woman with a previous history of anorexia nervosa presented with severe finger clubbing. Urine samples intermittently contained significant amounts of aspartylglucosamine. Liver biopsy showed abnormal cytoplasmic inclusions in phagocytic cells. The patient was found to be abusing senna laxative. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Malmquist J,Ericsson B,Hultén-Nosslin MB,Jeppsson JO,Ljungberg O

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients presented with hypophosphataemic osteomalacia and were subsequently found to have small tumours unusual histopathology and location causing the osteomalacia. Each tumour was found after an intensive search for occult masses. Studies of vitamin D metabolism and renal tubular function before and after surge...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Weiss D,Bar RS,Weidner N,Wener M,Lee F

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one patients with radiolucent common bile duct stones received medical treatment. Nineteen had Rowachol, a terpene preparation, eight (42%) achieving complete stone disappearance within 3 to 48 months. Fifteen (including 3 of the above) took Rowachol with bile acid (chenodeoxycholic in 11, ursodeoxycholic in 4)...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Somerville KW,Ellis WR,Whitten BH,Balfour TW,Bell GD

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of developing an overt malignancy after an isolated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is poorly documented. We therefore reviewed a series of patients in whom a solitary idiopathic DVT had been proven by venography at least 12 months earlier. No patient had developed a malignancy at follow-up. However, decreased f...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： O'Connor NT,Cederholm-Williams SA,Fletcher EW,Allington M,Sharp AA

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) anomaly is one of the macroenzymes. Macroenzymes are enzymes in serum that have formed high molecular mass complexes, either by self polymerisation or by association with other serum components. The aim of this study was to identify the properties of LDH anomaly and observe the cha...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Liu ZJ,Zhang Y,Zhang XB,Yang X

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The leukocyte count is frequently used to evaluate suspected bacterial infections but estimates of its test performance vary considerably. We evaluated its accuracy for the detection of serious bacterial infections in febrile children. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Paediatric emergency department...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： De S,Williams GJ,Hayen A,Macaskill P,McCaskill M,Isaacs D,Craig JC

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two patients with primary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum who underwent successful pancreatico-duodenectomy (modified Whipple operation). One patient died from an unrelated cause three years following surgery whilst the other remains well and clinically free of disease 3 years after resection. An aggressive s...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Carragher A,Russell C

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benefits of exposure to global health training during medical education are well documented and residents' demand for this training is increasing. Despite this, it is offered by few US obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) residency training programmes. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate interest, perceived importance, pr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Nathan LM,Banks EH,Conroy EM,McGinn AP,Ghartey JP,Wagner SA,Merkatz IR

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in pregnancy is discussed and illustrated with appropriate cases. The dangers of the usage of high doses of antithyroid drugs and of propranolol are described. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Edwards OM

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first case of the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome treated from the outset continuously for more than a year with the histamine H2-receptor antagonist cimetidine is reported. Symptomatic response has been dramatic and sustained, marked endoscopic improvement has been observed with healing of oesophageal, gastric and sto...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Larkworthy W,Davies HL

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antenatal appendicular perforation leading to localized meconium peritonitis and intestinal obstruction is reported in a premature neonate. The baby was successfully treated by a limited ileocaecal resection. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Narasimharao KL,Mitra SK,Pathak IC

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The grade cricket competition, also known as premier cricket, supplies players to the state and national teams in Australia. The players involved are generally high-performing amateur (subelite) club cricketers. However, to date, there is no study on the injury epidemiology of Australian grade cricket. AIM:...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Soomro N,Redrup D,Evens C,Strasiotto LP,Singh S,Lyle D,Singh H,Ferdinands RED,Sanders R

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Micronutrients play a central part in metabolism and in the maintenance of tissue function. An adequate intake therefore is necessary, but provision of excess supplements to people who do not need them may be harmful. Single micronutrient deficiency states are comparatively easily recognised and treated. Subclinical d...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Shenkin A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty patients with seasonal rhinitis and a proven sensitivity to pollens were studied for 2 weeks during the pollen season of 1982. The study was carried out according to a double-blind, double-dummy design. All patients received 100 micrograms beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) into each nostril twice daily (400 micr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Dunn AM,Wilson RS,Baggott PJ

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63 year old man who suffered from syringomyelia related to post-meningitic spinal arachnoiditis caused by Candida tropicalis is reported. The clinical syndrome of syringomyelia developed gradually and a definite diagnosis was delayed for more than 10 years. The patient has partially recovered after surgical treatmen...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Phanthumchinda K,Kaoropthum S

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00