Abstract:
:A case of skin necrosis at the sites of injection of subcutaneous heparin is described. The patient went on to develop heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and pulmonary embolism. Review of the previously described cases of heparin-associated skin necrosis reveals that this sequence of events is not uncommon.
journal_name
Postgrad Med Jjournal_title
Postgraduate medical journalauthors
Fowlie J,Stanton PD,Anderson JRdoi
10.1136/pgmj.66.777.573subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1990-07-01 00:00:00pages
573-5issue
777eissn
0032-5473issn
1469-0756journal_volume
66pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract::We report on 8 patients with giant lymph node hyperplasia (GLNH), diagnosed over a 10-year period. The age of the patients at diagnosis, the clinical presentation and the histological subtype varied, indicating that GNLH is a heterogeneous condition. One case was associated with liver cirrhosis, and in another patient...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.67.786.366
更新日期:1991-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 3-year-old girl is described who became oliguric and hypoglycaemic whilst receiving an excessive dose of sulphadiazine. The mechanism of the hypoglycaemia is discussed. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.53.616.103
更新日期:1977-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Programmed cell death (PCD) is an important terminal pathway for cells of multicellular organisms, and is involved in a variety of biological events that include morphogenesis, maintenance of tissue homeostasis, and elimination of harmful cells. Dysfunction of PCD leads to various diseases in humans, especially variou...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2008.072629
更新日期:2009-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Muscarinic receptors are present on several different cells in lung and are predominantly involved in bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion. Muscarinic receptor activation leads to breakdown of phosphoinositides in airway smooth muscle cell membranes, which leads to intracellular calcium release and contraction. Mus...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::An audit of the introduction of a protocol for thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section revealed over treatment of low risk women and the under treatment of high risk women. A routine computer generated risk assessment profile was introduced as part of a maternity information system. Reaudit showed a significant improv...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pmj.76.896.354
更新日期:2000-06-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.74.869.151
更新日期:1998-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common and may progress to cirrhosis and its complications. The pathogenesis of steatosis and cellular injury is thought to be related mostly to insulin resistance and oxidative stress. Therefore, management entails identification and treatment of metabolic risk factors, im...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2005.042200
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Postgraduate medical education bodies and national patient safety institutes recommend that trainees develop patient safety competencies such as those for Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) rounds, yet there exists no model for their educational delivery. OBJECTIVE:We studied the effect of a single educational i...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133265
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The introduction of spiral technology to computed tomography (CT) scanners in the late 1980s has revolutionised the field of CT. Spiral CT offers definite practical benefits over conventional scanners and has expanded the role of CT through the development of new scanning techniques. CT scanning now rivals magnetic re...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1136/pgmj.74.868.96
更新日期:1998-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Children in India constitute a very high risk group from mortality and morbidity due to lack of specialised healthcare. Remote care of paediatric patients by offsite specialists using telemedicine technology is a highly potential solution for coping up with the shortage of specialists in Indian subcontinent. We at a t...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2009.082735
更新日期:2010-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.63.745.1001
更新日期:1987-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This explorative study was triggered by the '#hellomynameis' campaign initiated by Dr Kate Granger in the UK. Our objectives were twofold: first, to measure rates of introduction in an Irish hospital setting by both consultant and non-consultant hospital doctors. Second to establish whether such practices we...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2017-135402
更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 56 year old man presented with an atypical chest infection. Remote inferoposterior myocardial infarction was noted on electrocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography. Hepatic failure developed with sudden gross elevation of liver aminotransferases and coagulopathy. No primary hepatic cause could be identified...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2003.014654
更新日期:2004-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe a case of severe septicaemia caused by Mycoplasma hominis in a 23 year old patient following childbirth. She developed disseminated intravascular coagulation and acute respiratory distress syndrome which have not hitherto been described in association with septicaemia due to this organism. Investigation an...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.66.772.147
更新日期:1990-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The survival of whites who have been treated for pernicious anaemia (PA) is unaffected, apart from incurring a greater risk of gastric cancers. The long term outcome of PA in Chinese is unknown. METHODS:A hospital based prospective longitudinal study of Chinese PA patients was conducted. Patients with known...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2007.067421
更新日期:2008-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.752.438
更新日期:1988-06-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2007.059097
更新日期:2007-09-01 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
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:
更新日期:1990-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The clinical features of 62 cases of computerized axial tomography scan-proved cerebral haemorrhage and 81 cases of cerebral infarction in the carotid territory have been compared in a retrospective case note survey. The clinical features which can help in making the distinction between haemorrhage and infarction at t...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.56.659.629
更新日期:1980-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The inflammatory neuropathies are a large diverse group of immune-mediated neuropathies that are amenable to treatment and may be reversible. Their accurate diagnosis is essential for informing the patient of the likely course and prognosis of the disease, informing the treating physician of the appropriate therapy an...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/jnnp.2008.158303
更新日期:2009-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A patient who died in asystole less than 18 h after ingestion of 'Clovercide Extra', a combination hormonal weedkiller containing ioxynil and 4-chloro-2-methyl phenoxypropionic acid, is described. Previous reports describe coma as an early event following ingestion of these herbicides. In contrast our patient, althoug...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.755.681
更新日期:1988-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report the use of nivazol in a patient with Nelson's syndrome. Nivazol was highly effective in reducing ACTH secretion but, contrary to reports of its use in other primates, in our patient nivazol did have systemic glucocorticoid effects. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.749.220
更新日期:1988-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Three cases of severe and irreversible alopecia occurring in patients with common variable immunodeficiency are described. In all three cases, hair loss developed after the diagnosis of immune deficiency; one of the patients also had extensive vitiligo. A fourth patient had vitiligo in the absence of alopecia. No chan...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.67.785.291
更新日期:1991-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing inferior vena cava (IVC) filter insertion are not well reported. Particularly, the role of long term anticoagulation in these patients is unclear. AIMS:(1) To describe in a cohort of patients undergoing IVC filter insertion, underlying diseases, indicati...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2005.037911
更新日期:2006-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Localized fibrous mesothelioma of the pleura is an uncommon neoplasm. Very rarely (there have been three previous cases) it may occur as an isolated mediastinal tumour. Such a tumour was present for at least 3 years in a 47 year old man, causing shortness of breath and superior vena cava syndrome. A mass weighing over...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.65.768.788
更新日期:1989-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The acute haemodynamic effects of endralazine, a new hydralazine-like vasodilating agent, were studied in 6 patients with stable angina pectoris and proven coronary artery disease. Twenty minutes after intravenous administration of 5 mg endralazine heart rate and cardiac index increase, while mean arterial blood press...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1983-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:CONTEXT:In Sweden, patient malpractice claims are handled administratively and compensated if an independent physician review confirms patient injury resulting from medical error. Full access to all malpractice claims and hospital discharge data for the country provided a unique opportunity to assess the validity of pa...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.022897
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Two coronary prognostic indices for patients treated in a coronary care unit, namely the Norris Index and the Chapman-Gray Index were compared. Both were found to be reliable but the Chapman-Gray Index with its ready reckoner was more convenient and was subject to fewer subjective data. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.55.642.255
更新日期:1979-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To analyse the clinicopathological presentation, outcome and importance of bone marrow haemophagocytosis in patients with infection-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (IA-HLH) in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India. STUDY DESIGN:Between January 2007 and December 2009, 26 consecutive patien...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2012-130955
更新日期:2013-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A patient with the unusual post mortem finding of myocardial metastatic carcinoid tumour without classical valvular or endocardial carcinoid disease is described. This rare occurrence may represent an aggressive type of carcinoid tumour, with metastatic disease occurring before the development of classical fibrous val...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.72.854.751
更新日期:1996-12-01 00:00:00