Classification of acute leukemia.

abstract：:In observational studies or nonrandomized experiments, treated and control groups may differ in their outcomes even if the treatment has no effect; this may happen if the groups were not comparable before the start of treatment. The groups may fail to be comparable in either of two ways: They may differ with respect t...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rosenbaum PR

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma is increasing rapidly. Gastroesophageal reflux is a strong risk factor for this disease. The increase in incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma coincided with the introduction of medications that promote reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), such ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lagergren J,Bergström R,Adami HO,Nyrén O

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alleviating the problems faced by dying persons and their families has drawn substantial public attention, but little is known about the experience of dying. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the experience of dying from the perspective of surrogate decision makers, usually close family members (89%). DESIGN:Prosp...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lynn J,Teno JM,Phillips RS,Wu AW,Desbiens N,Harrold J,Claessens MT,Wenger N,Kreling B,Connors AF Jr

更新日期：1997-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A common criticism of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) is that the enrollment process may be highly selective and those who enroll may not represent persons in the general population. The recruitment process reported in published RCTs has not been systematically evaluated. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Gross CP,Mallory R,Heiat A,Krumholz HM

更新日期：2002-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute severe aortic regurgitation is a relatively unfamiliar, though life-threatening, disease. We review its diverse causes, anatomic faults, and hemodynamic sequelae and set the stage for an understanding of the clinical manifestations in light of their physiologic mechanisms. Clinical information includes the natur...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Morganroth J,Perloff JK,Zeldis SM,Dunkman WB

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1980 and September 1981 we evaluated 24 cases of endocarditis from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. All of the cases occurred in drug addicts and all were community-acquired. The patients ranged in age from 21 to 59 years and represented an older population than that generally reported for bac...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Levine DP,Cushing RD,Jui J,Brown WJ

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hemodialysis patients receiving deferoxamine for metal overload had fatal rhinocerebral rhizopus infections. Serious fungal infections are not commonly seen in patients on dialysis, and none of these patients had the usual risk factors for rhizopus infection. Deferoxamine is being used with increased frequency in...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Windus DW,Stokes TJ,Julian BA,Fenves AZ

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of very elderly persons who are candidates for implantation of a permanent pacemaker is increasing, but the effect of cardiac pacing on long-term survival and functional variables has not been determined. OBJECTIVE:To determine long-term survival after implantation of a permanent pacemaker in oct...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Shen WK,Hayes DL,Hammill SC,Bailey KR,Ballard DJ,Gersh BJ

更新日期：1996-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Delirium is common in hospitalized patients and is associated with worse outcomes. Antipsychotics are commonly used; however, the associated benefits and harms are unclear. Purpose:To conduct a systematic review evaluating the benefits and harms of antipsychotics to treat delirium in adults. Data Sources:P...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Nikooie R,Neufeld KJ,Oh ES,Wilson LM,Zhang A,Robinson KA,Needham DM

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable evidence links elevated blood cholesterol levels to the development of atherosclerosis. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has recently published revised guidelines for detecting and treating hypercholesterolemia in adults. Included in these guidelines is the recommendation that all adults ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： LaRosa JC

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances through basic research have elucidated the disturbances of neurotransmitter function in Parkinson's Dopamine has replaced acetylcholine and norepinephrine as the most studied neurotransmitter, with both conceptual and practical developments, exemplified by the hypothesis of cyclic adenosine monophosphate as a...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Calne DB,Kebabian J,Silbergeld E,Evarts E

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impairment of penicillin G excretion in renal failure may result in life-threatening, dose-related toxicity. We report a method for achieving a desired mean serum penicillin G concentration in patients with renal failure, with minimal risk of both undertreatment and drug toxicity. The method is based on the linear rel...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bryan CS,Stone WJ

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper is part 1 of a 2-part series on interpretation of 12-lead resting electrocardiograms (ECGs). Part 1 is a position paper that presents recommendations for initial competency, competency assessment, and maintenance of competency on ECG interpretation, as well as recommendations for the role of computer-assist...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Salerno SM,Alguire PC,Waxman HS,American College of Physicians.

更新日期：2003-05-06 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:Screening women for Chlamydia trachomatis in family planning clinics is associated with a reduced incidence of chlamydial sequelae. However, the question of whom to screen to maintain efficient use of resources remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of chlamydial screening done ac...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Howell MR,Quinn TC,Gaydos CA

更新日期：1998-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain condition for which patients frequently use acupuncture. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether acupuncture relieves pain in fibromyalgia. DESIGN:Randomized, sham-controlled trial in which participants, data collection staff, and data analysts were blinded to treatment group. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Assefi NP,Sherman KJ,Jacobsen C,Goldberg J,Smith WR,Buchwald D

更新日期：2005-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the use of L-tryptophan by patients with eosinophilic fasciitis and compare this with its use by patients with progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). DESIGN:Retrospective and prospective analysis. Six patients with eosinophilic fasciitis were identified retrospectively and two prospectively....

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Freundlich B,Werth VP,Rook AH,O'Connor CR,Schumacher HR,Leyden JJ,Stolley PD

更新日期：1990-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell tumor of bone is a rare, but well-recognized complication of Paget's disease of bone. In contrast, giant cell reparative granuloma (a benign tumor of the jaws occurring primarily in young adults) has never been described in association with Paget's disease. Five patients had giant cell lesions complicating ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Upchurch KS,Simon LS,Schiller AL,Rosenthal DI,Campion EW,Krane SM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, medical therapy for AIDS has become more effective but also prohibitively expensive. A medical tragedy has been transformed into a financial crisis, and society has responded by establishing special programs and sources of funding for AIDS. These maneuvers parallel earlier approaches to HIV tes...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Casarett DJ,Lantos JD

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine given to uninfected volunteers on the interpretation of serodiagnostic HIV test results. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:5 AIDS Vaccine Evaluation Units funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Belshe RB,Clements ML,Keefer MC,Graham BS,Corey L,Sposto R,Wescott S,Lawrence D

更新日期：1994-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Prothrombin complex concentrates are used in the treatment of the congenital bleeding disorders associated with Factors II, VII, IX, and X deficiencies. They have also been extensively used to treat acquired coagulation abnormalities secondary to vitamin K deficiency, warfarin ingestion, and various types of liver dis...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Cederbaum AI,Blatt PM,Roberts HR

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Timing of initiation of screening for breast cancer is controversial in the United States. OBJECTIVE:To determine the threshold relative risk (RR) at which the harm-benefit ratio of screening women aged 40 to 49 years equals that of biennial screening for women aged 50 to 74 years. DESIGN:Comparative model...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： van Ravesteyn NT,Miglioretti DL,Stout NK,Lee SJ,Schechter CB,Buist DS,Huang H,Heijnsdijk EA,Trentham-Dietz A,Alagoz O,Near AM,Kerlikowske K,Nelson HD,Mandelblatt JS,de Koning HJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) consists of 15 experts in immunization and related fields, selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to provide advice and guidance on control of vaccine-preventable diseases. In its role as a federal advisory committee, the A...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Smith JC,Snider DE,Pickering LK,Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

更新日期：2009-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:Update of the 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on counseling and interventions to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-related disease in adults, including pregnant women. METHODS:The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on interventions for tobacco smoking cessation that are relevant to...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Siu AL,U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

更新日期：2015-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical, laboratory, and echocardiographic findings in a large group of patients with right-sided endocarditis and to determine whether any of these findings is predictive of prognosis. DESIGN:Retrospective survey of medical records to evaluate the course of hospitalization with follow-up on...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hecht SR,Berger M

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 53-year-old librarian had recurrent palpable purpura on her ankles and legs that was found to be caused by the fumes released from heat-activated photocopy paper at her place of employment. Behenic acid was identified as the responsible chemical component through a series of challenge studies that simulated her work...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Tencati JR,Novey HS

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review available information on the epidemiology, cause, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of acute myocardial infarction during pregnancy or in the early postpartum period and to develop guidelines for the management of this condition. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE and Index Medicus searches and a manual search o...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Roth A,Elkayam U

更新日期：1996-11-01 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：:Streptococcus pneumoniae causes substantial morbidity and mortality. Incidence and severity are increased among populations with some chronic diseases. The currently available polyvalent polysaccharide vaccine induces antibody production among immunologically competent recipients against the 14 serotypes responsible f...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schwartz JS

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medically unexplained functional or somatization symptoms are somatic disorders that are not adequately explained by physical disease processes. The way in which these disorders have been understood and managed has varied over the history of medicine. However, only in the past 100 years has the "mental" explanation pr...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Sharpe M,Carson A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00