Exercise intolerance and multiple conduction abnormalities as first manifestation of cardiac sarcoidosis.

abstract：:A case of pneumococcal endocarditis in an infant is reported together with a review of seven cases previously described in the literature. The prominent presenting symptoms of this usually fatal disease consisted of tachycardia, tachypnea, and cardiomegaly. A new murmur was heard in six of the eight patients. Fever wa...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tolaymat A,Rhatigan RM,Levin S

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Slipped capital femoral epiphysis has been described in several syndromes associated with short stature and endocrine disturbances. I have presented a case of slipped capital femoral epiphysis in conjunction with Russell-Silver syndrome. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Limbird TJ

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported the case of a patient with AIDS who had appendiceal perforation and periappendiceal abscess. Extensive infection with cytomegalovirus was found in the appendix; no other pathogen could be implicated in the perforation. This case emphasizes the broad spectrum of disease due to cytomegalovirus, particul...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tucker RM,Swanson S,Wenzel RP

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a patient with small cell cancer of the lung manifested as the Eaton-Lambert syndrome. Primary therapy proved effective in reversing the syndrome, whereas anticholinesterase agents did not. This case illustrates the value of primary therapy for the tumor-produced syndrome and the need to avoid losing...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kalter S,Dhingra HM,Farha P

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a systematic review of the available literature and our own personal experience regarding the optimal management of the rhinoplasty patient. The routine utilization of nasal splinting, casting and perioperative antibiotics is supported. The management of a number of common early complications is also discussed...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cochran CS,Ducic Y,DeFatta RJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) was used to guide 277 biopsies of the prostate in 182 patients. The Bard Biopty system was used. Of these 182 patients, 107 (59%) had benign changes, and 75 (41%) had malignant lesions. Of those with cancer, 40% (30/75) had negative results of digital rectal examination (DRE). The ca...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Allen MD,Embry B

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, may be a promising treatment option for tinnitus. The primary functions of this hormone are believed to be the initiation and maintenance of sleep because its secretions coincide with circadian rhythms. Some investigators have noted that melatonin may alleviate subjec...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Merrick L,Youssef D,Tanner M,Peiris AN

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 16-year-old white boy had nephrotic syndrome due to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis six months before the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease was established. Peritoneal dialysis was necessary for volume control after one month of unsuccessful therapy with high doses of corticosteroids. Nephrosis remitted after two co...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Graham BL Jr,Rubin J,Files JC,Neal J

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypochlorhydric states such as atrophic gastritis and partial gastrectomy have long been known to cause iron deficiency anemia. However, studies to date have failed to show a similar association with omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor that also produces achlorhydria. These studies, however, have primarily involved no...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sharma VR,Brannon MA,Carloss EA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was done to determine survival rates in subpopulations of severely neurologically disabled children who reside in pediatric skilled nursing facilities and to compare these survival rates with those in previously published studies. METHODS:Data were collected at three pediatric skilled nursing fac...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Plioplys AV,Kasnicka I,Lewis S,Moller D

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The appearance of normal and injured cruciate ligaments on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been well described in the literature. Few studies have reported on changes found on sequential imaging of injured posterior cruciate ligaments (PCLs) during the healing process, however. METHODS:Ten consecutive ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Griffin LY,Burnett M,Milsap JH

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the comparative impact of the standard Parents as Teachers (PAT) to the nutrition and physical activity enhanced version (PATE) of the perinatal educational curriculum on compliance with infant feeding recommendations and changes in maternal infant feeding knowledge and beliefs. METHODS:Women a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tussing-Humphreys L,Thomson JL,Goodman M,Landry A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The percutaneous subclavian vein hemodialysis catheter, which is widely used for vascular access in patients with renal failure, can give rise to several complications. Asymptomatic stenosis or occlusion of the subclavian vein due to these catheters can lead to painful arm edema if further dialysis accesses are constr...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Coates GR,Clements JB,Yium J,Watlington J

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a term newborn with vein of Galen aneurysm. No antenatal diagnosis was done. The infant was admitted secondary to cardiac failure, with cardiomegaly and pulmonary hypertension. Physical examination was remarkable for acrocyanosis, microcephaly, cranial bruit, bilateral neck swelling, coarse breat...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Golombek SG,Ally S,Woolf PK

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a period of one year, 1986-1987, 116 strains of Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from patients attending two outpatient dermatology clinics in Houston, Texas. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of routine antibiotic sensitivity testing methods for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： McBride ME,Schaefer D,Rudolph AH,Aldama S,Wolf JE Jr

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported a case of a large paraesophageal herniation with a small sliding component. Abnormal positioning of the esophagogastric junction or the necessity for mobilizing it during repair requires the addition of an antireflux procedure to the standard reduction and repair. Elective repair of a paraesophageal h...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Chapman JE Jr,Kamath MV,Wilson BW

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a patient with unilateral adrenal hyperplasia, a rare cause of primary aldosteronism, and reviewed the literature on this subject. The treatment of this disorder appears to be surgical. Whether its pathogenesis is related to the more common varieties of primary aldosteronism is open to speculation. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Dye NV,Litton NJ,Varma M,Isley WL

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional rate limits for sinus rhythm--100/min as the tachycardia threshold and 60/min as the bradycardia threshold--were established by consensus and never formally examined. Because clinical experience indicated that both figures were too high, we investigated this formally in 500 normal individuals. Results wer...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Spodick DH

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for colonoscopy sedation continues to increase. This study examined trends during a 9-year period in the use of MAC and explored which patient variables may have influenced these trends. METHODS:This was a retrospective review of all colonoscopies performed in our ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Aravapalli A,Norton HJ,Rozario N,Simpson J,DelGrosso B,Scobey MW

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 98 patients, we cannulated the subclavian and internal jugular veins with modified Shaldon catheters, using the Seldinger technic. Catheters were left for long periods, and multiple dialyses were accomplished with each catheter. The incidence of major complications was less than 5%. None of the catheters were belie...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Snider HC,Ingalls CE,Schloeder FX,Sivanna P

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 2014, 726 bicyclists were killed and an additional 50,000 were injured in crashes with motor vehicles. The number of cyclists in the United States is increasing, and as a result there has been a call for more bike lanes. We examined the difference in the severity of injury of bicyclists involved in motor ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Helak K,Jehle D,McNabb D,Battisti A,Sanford S,Lark MC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented four cases of infarcted appendices epiploicae. Because the clinical picture can be confusing, the diagnosis is frequently delayed or missed. Removal of the infarcted appendix results in cure, with no reported cases of recurrence. The disease can be fatal, four deaths having been reported in the liter...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Shamblin JR,Payne CL,Soileau MK

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaerobic bacteria outnumber aerobic bacteria in normal flora in the oropharynx and gastrointestinal tract. They are important and frequent causes of infection, although they often go unrecognized except in the classic and very distincitve clostridial infections and intoxications-gas gangrene, botulism, and tetanus. A...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Meyer RD,Finegold SM

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of sarcoidosis is best established when there is evidence of granulomatous involvement in two or more organs. Three patients with unusual cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis, including palmar and follicular lesions, nonscarring alopecia, and widespread plaque or erythrodermic sarcoidosis, are reporte...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Greer KE,Harman LE Jr,Kayne AL

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As endoscopic surgery comes into its own, the applications of this modality are increasing. This is well illustrated by the use of endoscopic polypectomy in the colon, and more recently by endoscopic polypectomy in the stomach and duodenum. We can anticipate increased applicability of these technics as the experience ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Appel MF

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis and management of hand infections in the elderly can be challenging. The general principles of rest, elevation, compresses, and drainage when appropriate apply. Antibiotics are important to therapy. Review of data from elderly patients and comparison with a younger population having identical infections show...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Stromberg BV

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three members of a family with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome had intussusception due to intestinal hamartomas. In addition, the grandfather had carcinoma of the jejunum, and the granddaughter had benign ovarian sex cord/stromal tumor causing sexual precocity. Benign and malignant tumors, not often associated with Peutz-Jeghe...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Laughlin EH

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transition of care between pediatric and adult medicine is a challenging time for patients and physicians. This longitudinal process encompasses much more than the physical transfer of a patient between providers. Established transition of care processes and literature exist for many chronic disease populations, b...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Graves L,Leung S,Raghavendran P,Mennito S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extramural programs may be evaluated in terms of effectiveness in achieving their particular goals. The components of structure, process, and outcome are examined as related sets of program elements. Goals influence appropriate structure in organization, facilities, and manpower. Structure in turn influences process o...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Chappell JA,Hain JD

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported two cases involving bacteremic patients who failed to respond adequately to the investigational agent daptomycin. Despite apparent sensitivity of the organisms, therapy was unsuccessful in both patients using the recommended dosage. The sponsor of daptomycin is currently reevaluating the recommendatio...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Garrison MW,Rotschafer JC,Crossley KB

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00