Cytomegalovirus infection in the neonate and its prevention.

abstract：:A case of primary purulent meningococcal pericarditis presenting with chest pain, hypotension and cardiac tamponade followed by oliguric renal failure is reported. Treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage was successful. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Ramsdale DR,Kaul TK,Coulshed N

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlorpromazine-induced agranulocytosis is an uncommon disorder associated with a high frequency of fatality. We describe two patients with chlorpromazine-induced granulocytosis in whom granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) administration enhanced the speed of neutrophil recovery. No toxicity was noted with G-C...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Kendra JR,Rugman FP,Flaherty TA,Myers A,Horsfield N,Barton A,Russell L

更新日期：1993-11-01 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：:Between 1975 and 1982 in 2 centres in Glasgow, 53 previously untreated patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphomas received chemotherapy consisting of one of the following regimens-CVP, MOPP, CHOP or BACOP. Twenty nine patients (55%) entered complete remission (CR), 20 (38%) had partial remission (PR) and 4 (7%) ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Cunningham D,Hepplestone A,Gilchrist NL,Dagg JH,Evans IL,Soukop M

更新日期：1987-01-01 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：:A 12-year-old boy presented with typical features of short incubation tetanus. Spastic paraparesis with a mid-thoracic sensory level was present from the time of the initial examination. X-rays of the spine and lumbar myelogram were normal. The paraparesis improved rapidly and within a month the patient was free of ne...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Bahemuka M

更新日期：1981-07-01 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：:Both acute myocardial infarction and reperfusion therapy with thrombolytic agents may be associated with bradyarrhythmias, and there may be a case for 'prophylactic' insertion of a temporary pacing wire in selected patients. We describe 4 patients in whom clinical decisions had to be made concerning the appropriatenes...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Lim CW,Bennie MJ,Lim R

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The empty sella syndrome (ESS) presents a varied clinical and radiographic picture. It may remain asymptomatic or may stimulate an intrasellar growth thereby causing diagnostic and therapeutic problems. An air encephalogram (AEG) is required for diagnosis. The purpose of this paper is to review the clinical and radiol...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Sachdev Y,Evered DC,Appleby A,Hall R

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some antifungal agents have been tested qualitatively in various associations against species of Candida, Cryptococcus and Torulopsis. The method used was the channel test and the results are confirmed by comparison with the serial dilution test in agar. The antagonism in vitro with the combination of amphotericin B i...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Dupont B,Drouhet E

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms, clinical features and management of the various forms of urticaria are discussed. The importance of histamine receptors, complement and the kinin cascade are reviewed. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Taaffe A

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Baruch Y,Ben-Arie Y,Kerner H,Lorber M,Best LA,Gershoni-Baruch R

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New-onset seizures are frequent manifestations of central nervous system disorders in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Seizures are more common in advanced stages of the disease, although they may occur early in the course of illness. In the majority of patients, seizures are of the generalis...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Garg RK

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rectal (both digital and rigid sigmoidoscopic) examination is an important part of the clinical examination. The aim of this study was to find out the opinions of the patients to this routine examination at the time of referral by their general practitioner and during their first hospital interview. Assessment of the ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Ng DP,Mayberry JF,McIntyre AS,Long RG

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Women's participation in medicine has increased dramatically during the last 50 years, yet Office for National Statistics data (2016) regarding annual pay continue to show an unequivocal 34% deficit in female doctors' remuneration compared with their male counterparts. This study aimed to identify whether ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Brown C,Harries RL,Abdelrahman T,Thomas C,Pollitt MJ,Lewis WG

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular function was evaluated non-invasively in hypertensive patients treated with indapamide by means of echographically determined velocity of circumferential fibre shortening (VCF). A statistically significant reduction in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure in both the standing and supine position...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Horgan JH,O'Donovan A,Teo KK

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although contrast angiography is important in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic disease, it does have limitations. Intracoronary ultrasound more accurately assesses the amount of atherosclerosis and has given us new insights into the pathophysiology of coronary plaque accumulation and remodelling. It also...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Hammond C,Causer JP,Perry RA

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：: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：:Common bile duct perforation causing biliary peritonitis is an unusual entity and a pancreatic calculus causing this perforation is all the more rare, and to our knowledge has not been reported previously. Such an unusual presentation of chronic calcific pancreatitis is herein reported. ...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Kumar A,Kataria R,Chattopadhyay TK,Karak PK,Tandon RK

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the consultation activities of clinical ethics committees (CECs) in the UK and the views of CEC chairpersons regarding such activities. METHODS:An anonymous, password-protected online questionnaire was sent by e-mail to 70 CEC chairpersons. The questionnaire contained 14 items. RESULTS:Of the 70...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Whitehead JM,Sokol DK,Bowman D,Sedgwick P

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Repetitive laboratory testing in stable patients is low-value care. Electronic health record (EHR)-based interventions are easy to disseminate but can be restrictive. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of a minimally restrictive EHR-based intervention on utilisation. SETTING:One year before and after interve...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Chin KK,Krishnamurthy A,Zubair T,Ramaswamy T,Hom J,Maggio P,Shieh L

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a cross-over study, 10 healthy adult volunteers received 1 g cefaclor and 1 g cephalexin orally 1 hour after a standard breakfast. Serum levels of cefaclor rose somewhat faster and were higher than those of cephalexin in the first 60 minutes. At the end of the second hour the serum concentration of cephalexin was 5...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Simon C,Gatzemeier U

更新日期：1979-01-01 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：:A case of adenocarcinoma of the lung, in which high titre anticardiolipin antibodies were associated with recurrent venous thromboses resistant to all forms of therapy, is described. It is suggested that such an autoimmune response may be a contributory factor in the para-neoplastic development of vascular thromboses....

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Shaukat MN,Hughes P

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of cerebral embolism is described in which paradoxical features have been proved clinically, and which may explain some hitherto unaccountable reported cases, and suggests the value of prospective studies. A successful outcome of such a proved case, associated with oral contraceptives, does not appear to have b...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： de Swiet J

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective hand hygiene has long been recognised as an important way to reduce the transmission of bacterial and viral pathogens in healthcare settings. However, many studies have shown that adherence to hand hygiene remains low, and improvement efforts have often not delivered sustainable results. The Childr...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Jamal A,O'Grady G,Harnett E,Dalton D,Andresen D

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) is a limited ultrasound scan performed in the emergency department to assess patients admitted with blunt abdominal trauma (BAT). It is normally undertaken by emergency physicians in order to identify the presence of free fluid, which may represent haemoperitoneum. T...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Smith J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 84 year old woman who was a heavy smoker presented with clinical features suggestive of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease complicated by left ventricular failure. She responded poorly to treatment and then the finding of stridor, only when she was in the supine position, led to the diagnosis of...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Antonios TF,Singer DR,Millard FJ,Wilson AG,MacGregor GA

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with an aggressive intrasinusoidal non-Hodgkins lymphoma, presenting with marked systemic disturbance but only a mildly raised alkaline phosphatase as a localising sign is described. All imaging studies of the liver were normal and the diagnosis was delayed until a percutaneous liver biopsy was performed. On...

journal_title：Postgraduate medical journal

authors： Camidge R,Ong E,Lucraft H

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00