Diagnostic aspiration of an iatrogenic hydrothorax following subclavian catheterization.

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a very common disorder, which results in an increase in fracture risk. The annual cost attributable to hip, vertebral, and wrist fractures in England and Wales is pound 1.7 billion. Significant mortality and morbidity are associated with osteoporotic fractures. The method that is most widely used for t...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Christodoulou C,Cooper C

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report what we believe is the first recorded case of Mondor's disease associated with metastatic lung cancer presenting in the breast. An association between Mondor's disease and primary breast cancer has been described previously. In patients with Mondor's disease and primary breast cancer has been described previ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Courtney SP,Polacarz S,Raftery AT

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of severe hypercalcaemia associated with a non-secretory multiple myeloma in the absence of skeletal deposits is described. The importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcaemia in the elderly is discussed. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Chew D,Playfer JR

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the relationship between group A streptococcal upper respiratory tract infection and the development of acute rheumatic fever has been known for many years, the pathogenetic mechanism(s) have never been defined. Thus, the mechanism of damage to the valves and to the myocardium in patients with rheumatic fever...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Kaplan EL

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is paucity of evidence regarding the role of drain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC), and surgeons have placed the drains based on their experiences, not on evidence-based guidelines. This study aims to assess the value of drain in LC for ACC in a randomised co...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Valappil MV,Gulati S,Chhabra M,Mandal A,Bakshi S,Bhattacharyya A,Ghatak S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess parent preferences for utilisation of a parent-focused, telephone-based coaching service, or 'FITLINE,' to prevent or manage childhood obesity. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey of parents of children aged 2-12 years was conducted at a paediatric practice in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA, betwe...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Blaine RE,Pbert L,Geller AC,Powers EM,Mitchell K

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bile acid, neutral sterol and faecal fat excretion was studied over a period of 9 weeks in a group of 16 healthy subjects before, during and after administration of fenfluramine. Statistical analysis revealed a significant increase in bile acid excretion during the drug phase (P less than 0.02); and during recovery pe...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Sian MS,Rains AJ

更新日期：1979-03-01 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：:Testis cancer is an increasing problem, especially in northern European male populations. However, survival has improved dramatically over one generation. Environmental factors may have a role in the aetiology with high oestrogen concentrations implicated. Testis cancer is subdivided between seminoma and non-seminoma....

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Khan O,Protheroe A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three studies reported here have confirmed that lornoxicam is effective in osteoarthritis and the ideal dose appears to be 12 mg daily. Overall, lornoxicam appears to be a useful drug in the treatment of both osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, from the data presently available. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Berry H,Ollier S

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis and early management of genitourinary disorders in children is challenging for the child, parents and carers. There have been enormous developments in paediatric care medically and surgically and as a result many patients with complex anomalies reach adult life and have a normal desire for a good quality...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Creighton SM,Wood D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory changes in the tunica vaginalis testis may assume a misleading appearance which is highly suggestive of malignancy. Obviously, histological examination is crucial for establishing the corrent diagnosis. This phenomenon has been described in texts dealing specifically with testicular pathology, but is not ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Sternberg A,Mor C,Servadio C,Reiss R

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of ovarian carcinoma and systemic amyloidosis in a 64 year old woman with nephrotic syndrome is reported. Immunohistochemical study of renal and rectal biopsy specimens revealed the presence of amyloidosis AA antigens, consistent with secondary amyloidosis. The absence of chronic inflammatory or infectious dise...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Fernandez-Miranda C,Mateo S,Gonzalez-Gomez C,Ballestin C

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with alcoholic cardiomyopathy is described in whom cardiovascular function capacity and radiological heart size fluctuated widely with periods of heavy drinking and abstinence. On two occasions, cessation of drinking resulted in clinical recovery from severe degrees of congestive failure and in complete reve...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Kupari M

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Leptin, synthesised by adipocytes, has been identified as a hormone that can influence inflammatory activity. Several studies have investigated leptin levels in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but the results are not consistent. This study aims to derive a more precise evaluation on the relationship between ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Xie XF,Huang XH,Shen AZ,Li J,Sun YH

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Rapid response systems (RRSs) have been introduced to facilitate effective 'rescue' of seriously ill patients on hospital wards. While research has demonstrated some benefit, uncertainty remains regarding impact on patient outcomes. Little is known about the relationship between social contexts and the app...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Mackintosh N,Rainey H,Sandall J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postgraduate medical education (PME) quality assurance at Health Education England (HEE) currently relies upon survey data. As no one metric can reflect all aspects of training, and each has its limitations, additional metrics should be explored. At HEE (West Midlands), we explored the use of learner outcomes, special...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Pinnell J,Tranter A,Cooper S,Whallett A

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the reasons why primary care doctors undertake postgraduate diploma studies in a mixed private/public Asian setting. METHODS:Twenty four past or current postgraduate diploma students of the family medicine unit (FMU) of the University of Hong Kong participated in three fo...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lam TP,Lam KF,Tse EY

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormalities in the serum concentrations of calcium, phosphate, parathyroid hormone and vitamin D develop with declining renal function, leading in turn to renal osteodystrophy. Observational data now suggest that these disturbances in bone and mineral metabolism play an important role in the development of vascular ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Connor A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum potassium concentration was normal (greater than or equal to 3.6 mmol/l) in 29 of 32 patients with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone excess (SIADH) associated with a bronchogenic carcinoma. In 11 of the patients there was no significant change in serum potassium concentration after correction of...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Padfield PL,Morton JJ

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the utility of a novel Paediatric Consultation Assessment Tool (PCAT). DESIGN:Developed to measure clinicians' communication behaviour with children and their parents/guardian, PCAT was designed according to consensus guidelines and refined at a number of stages. Volunteer clinicians provided vi...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Howells RJ,Davies HA,Silverman JD,Archer JC,Mellon AF

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and radiology in one hundred consecutive elderly patients were reviewed to assess the efficacy, safety and acceptability of endoscopy in this age group. False positive radiological features occurred in two of nine patients with normal endoscopic examinations. The rema...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Stanley TV,Cocking JB

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychosis is common in Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly in its later stages. The symptoms range from comparatively minor illusions, vivid dreams, and occasional, non-disturbing visual hallucinations to frank psychosis. The pathogenesis of psychosis in PD is not fully known. Management of psychosis in PD requires...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Thanvi BR,Lo TC,Harsh DP

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is an inflammatory disease characterized by infiltration of the airways by eosinophils and ensuing bronchial hyperresponsiveness. The activation of eosinophils and their recruitment to the airways are strongly influenced by T-lymphocytes and their products. There is now evidence that successful therapy of asthm...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Milgrom H

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review considers some of the more common problems in the interpretation of the results of biochemical tests and, where possible, highlights ways in which errors can be identified or avoided. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Ayling RM

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaphylaxis is a life threatening reaction where prompt and appropriate management can save lives. Epinephrine (adrenaline) is the treatment of choice; however, the recommended dose and route of administration of epinephrine used in the management of anaphylaxis is different from that used in the management ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Jose R,Clesham GJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Altogether 42 million people worldwide have been infected with HIV, and 12 million have died over the last 20 years. Effective antiretroviral therapy has lead to sustained HIV viral suppression and immunological recovery in patients who have been infected with the virus. The incidence of AIDS has declined in the Weste...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Thaker HK,Snow MH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the evidence for a reduced risk of acute coronary events following comprehensive smoke-free legislation. METHODS:Two independent systematic reviews were undertaken using PubMed, Embase and Science Direct with no date restrictions imposed. Meta-analysis was undertaken using a random effects model to...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Mackay DF,Irfan MO,Haw S,Pell JP

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic value of serum uric acid (SUA) for incident acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in hypertensive subjects is uncertain. Therefore, the present study examined the association between SUA and incident ACS in a large cohort of Chinese hypertensive adults. METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study, ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Shen G,Huang JY,Yu YL,Liu L,Chen CL,Zhang B,Huang YQ,Feng YQ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00