Non-drug treatment of hypertension.

abstract：:For years patients hospitalized with viral hepatitis have been placed in two categories of isolation--enteric precautions and blood precautions. This strategy was based on the inability to differentiate between hepatitis A and B and on the assumption that feces and blood from patients with either type might be infecti...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Favero MS,Maynard JE,Leger RT,Graham DR,Dixon RE

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 1986 False Claims Act Amendments authorize private citizens to sue on behalf of the U.S. government to recover federal funds from fraudulent recipients. The "relator" receives a share of any proceeds from a successful lawsuit. Originally enacted because of defense procurement scandals, this statute also applies to...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hsia DC

更新日期：1991-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the status of emergency, urgent, routine, and selective angiography after intravenous thrombolytic therapy. DATA SOURCES:Relevant English-language articles published from January 1985 to July 1990 were identified through MEDLINE. STUDY SELECTION:For emergency angiography, four major randomized studi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Topol EJ,Holmes DR,Rogers WJ

更新日期：1991-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Methylation of DNA is a biochemical modification that can influence gene expression and is involved in inactivating one of the two X chromosomes in women. Evidence that has accumulated in the past 10 years suggests that cancer cells usurp this physiologic mechanism and use it to their benefit by inactivating tumor sup...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Santini V,Kantarjian HM,Issa JP

更新日期：2001-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and toxicity of cyclosporin A in patients with severe, treatment-refractory rheumatoid arthritis. DESIGN:Prospective randomized, double-blind 6-month trial. PATIENTS:Thirty-one patients who had classic seropositive rheumatoid arthritis with active synovitis unresponsive to conve...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Yocum DE,Klippel JH,Wilder RL,Gerber NL,Austin HA 3rd,Wahl SM,Lesko L,Minor JR,Preuss HG,Yarboro C

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent, widely publicized meta-analysis of 42 clinical trials concluded that rosiglitazone was associated with an approximately 43% increased risk for myocardial infarction and an approximately 64% increased risk for cardiovascular death. The sensitivity of these conclusions to several methodological choices was not...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Diamond GA,Bax L,Kaul S

更新日期：2007-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with lupus nephritis and marked proteinuria (3.9 g or more/d) that did not respond adequately to treatment with prednisone alone or prednisone in combination with azathioprine were treated with total lymphoid irradiation in an uncontrolled feasibility study. Within 6 weeks after the start of total lymphoi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Strober S,Field E,Hoppe RT,Kotzin BL,Shemesh O,Engleman E,Ross JC,Myers BD

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroblastoma, the second commonest solid tumor in children, is a neoplasm of the peripheral autonomic nervous system that usually occurs before children are 6 years old. Therapy of localized tumor (clinical stage I and II) and of a special form of metastatic tumor (clinical stage IV-S) is usually successful, but trea...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Seeger RC,Siegel SE,Sidell N

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine studies of normal colon and colorectal cancer for evidence that the location of the primary tumor proximal or distal to the splenic flexure of the colon may determine distinct genetic categories of this disease. DATA IDENTIFICATION:Studies were identified through a manual search of journals, through...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bufill JA

更新日期：1990-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial blood gas analysis is used to evaluate oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange and acid-base status. Few studies identify indications for arterial blood gas analysis, especially with regard to optimizing the quality of patient care. General indications in severely ill adults usually include pathophysiologic ab...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Raffin TA

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The microorganisms that regularly infect patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have become well recognized. Most take advantage of defects in T-lymphocyte function, but others, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae, take advantage of B-cell defects. Still others, such as Sta...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Armstrong D,Gold JW,Dryjanski J,Whimbey E,Polsky B,Hawkins C,Brown AE,Bernard E,Kiehn TE

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly used to treat multiple malignant and nonmalignant conditions. The risk for cardiovascular disease after the procedure has not been well-described. OBJECTIVE:To compare rates and hazards of cardiovascular-related hospitalization and death among p...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chow EJ,Mueller BA,Baker KS,Cushing-Haugen KL,Flowers ME,Martin PJ,Friedman DL,Lee SJ

更新日期：2011-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine, from the perspective of primary care physicians, the value of mental status findings and ancillary tests in diagnosing dementia or its causes. DATA SOURCES:Studies identified using MEDLINE and bibliographies of pertinent articles. STUDY SELECTION:Selection based on availability of information on...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Siu AL

更新日期：1991-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and toxicity of moricizine in treating patients with serious ventricular arrhythmias and inducible sustained ventricular tachycardia. DESIGN:Uncontrolled clinical trial. SETTING:The intensive care and telemetry units of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Medical ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Damle R,Levine J,Matos J,Greenberg S,Brooks R,Frumkin W,Goldberger J,Kadish AH

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most frequent cancer worldwide, responsible for approximately 1,000,000 deaths annually, most of them in the Far East and in sub-Saharan Africa. It usually presents at an advanced stage and has a poor prognosis. There is evidence of an etiologic role for hepatitis B virus infection in t...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Di Bisceglie AM,Rustgi VK,Hoofnagle JH,Dusheiko GM,Lotze MT

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue provides a clinical overview of Clostridium difficile infection focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. Readers can complete the accompanying CME quiz for 1.5 credits. Only ACP members and individual subscribers can access the electronic features of In th...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hessen MT

更新日期：2010-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ulcerative colitis is predominantly a disease of nonsmokers. Transdermal nicotine may help control clinical manifestations of this condition. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of transdermal nicotine for controlling clinical disease activity in active ulcerative colitis. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind, ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Sandborn WJ,Tremaine WJ,Offord KP,Lawson GM,Petersen BT,Batts KP,Croghan IT,Dale LC,Schroeder DR,Hurt RD

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acute pancreatitis (AP) varies in severity, prompting development of systems aimed at predicting prognosis to help guide therapy. Although several prediction approaches are available, their test characteristics and clinical utility are not completely understood. Purpose:To evaluate the test characteristics ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Di MY,Liu H,Yang ZY,Bonis PA,Tang JL,Lau J

更新日期：2016-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess factors related to consensus among community physicians regarding appropriate screening intervals for eight cancer screening procedures for which guidelines have been published. DESIGN:Interviews were conducted with a national random sample of 3436 physicians in family practice, internal medicine, ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Czaja R,McFall SL,Warnecke RB,Ford L,Kaluzny AD

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although thyroid nodules are common, few are malignant and require surgical treatment. A systematic approach to their evaluation is important to avoid unnecessary surgery. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy has resulted in substantial improvements in diagnostic accuracy, cost reductions, and higher malignancy yield at time...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Castro MR,Gharib H

更新日期：2005-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with variant angina refractory to medical therapy pose a difficult management problem. We report two patients with variant angina who had focal spasm in coronary arteries with fixed obstructions of less than 20% of the luminal diameter. Ischemic episodes were accompanied by malignant ventricular arrhythmias a...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Sussman EJ,Goldberg S,Poll DS,MacVaugh H 3rd,Simson MB,Silber SA,Kastor JA

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expert groups, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), recommend a range of clinical preventive services for persons at average risk for disease. Use of these services often is substantially lower among racial and ethnic minority groups, rural residents, and persons of lower socioeconomic status. O...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Carey TS,Bekemeier B,Campos-Outcalt D,Koch-Weser S,Millon-Underwood S,Teutsch S

更新日期：2020-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The established International Prognostic Index for lymphomas has not included patients with systemic AIDS-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma. OBJECTIVE:To establish the most appropriate prognostic index for use in patients with systemic AIDS-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma. DESIGN:A prospective study involving univ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bower M,Gazzard B,Mandalia S,Newsom-Davis T,Thirlwell C,Dhillon T,Young AM,Powles T,Gaya A,Nelson M,Stebbing J

更新日期：2005-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances have recently been made in understanding the pharmacokinetics of theophylline. To correlate the new knowledge of theophylline pharmacokinetics with the drug's current status in therapy, we have critically reviewed the relevant investigations of the last 5 years. We consider data on its presumed mechanisms of ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bukowskyj M,Nakatsu K,Munt PW

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in prevention and treatment, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. PURPOSE:To systematically review the evidence for behavioral counseling interventions to prevent STIs in adolescents and adults (nonpregnant and pre...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Lin JS,Whitlock E,O'Connor E,Bauer V

更新日期：2008-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) family of peptides, binding proteins, and receptors are ubiquitous and important for normal human growth and development. Modern techniques including specific radioimmunoassays, radioreceptor assays and recombinant DNA technology have improved our understanding of the role of IGFs ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： LeRoith D,Clemmons D,Nissley P,Rechler MM

更新日期：1992-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes recommendations on which preventive services to routinely incorporate into primary care for specific populations. Behavioral counseling interventions are preventive services designed to help persons engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy ones. The USPSTF'...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Curry SJ,Grossman DC,Whitlock EP,Cantu A

更新日期：2014-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even with optimal pharmacotherapy, symptomatic heart failure is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. PURPOSE:To determine the efficacy and safety of cardiac resynchronization therapy in adults with advanced systolic heart failure. DATA SOURCES:The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Tri...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： McAlister FA,Ezekowitz JA,Wiebe N,Rowe B,Spooner C,Crumley E,Hartling L,Klassen T,Abraham W

更新日期：2004-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:This guideline is an official statement of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), and European Respiratory Society (ERS). It represents an update of the 2007 ACP clinical practice guideline on diagnosis and management of stable...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Qaseem A,Wilt TJ,Weinberger SE,Hanania NA,Criner G,van der Molen T,Marciniuk DD,Denberg T,Schünemann H,Wedzicha W,MacDonald R,Shekelle P,American College of Physicians.,American College of Chest Physicians.,American Thoracic

更新日期：2011-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine, through structured methodologic review of published articles, the effectiveness of short-course (< or = 2 weeks) antibiotic therapy for catheter-related Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. DATA SOURCES:English-language publications on catheter-related S. aureus bacteremia identified using MEDLINE...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Jernigan JA,Farr BM

更新日期：1993-08-15 00:00:00