Spondyloarthropathy associated with hidradenitis suppurative and acne conglobata.

abstract：:Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, yet it is still regarded by many as merely a bad habit. Most smokers want to quit but find it difficult. Behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapies are available, safe, and effective in the treatment of tobacco dependence. Nicotine replaceme...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Steinberg MB,Schmelzer AC,Richardson DL,Foulds J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-dimensional echocardiograms were done during rest and after exercise in 95 patients who subsequently had coronary arteriography. Prior myocardial infarction was present in 36 patients, 35 of whom had wall motion abnormalities. There was no evidence of prior infarction in 59 patients, 44 of whom had coronary diseas...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Armstrong WF,O'Donnell J,Dillon JC,McHenry PL,Morris SN,Feigenbaum H

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-1 genotypic and phenotypic susceptibility testing (GPT) optimizes antiretroviral selection, but its effect on survival is unknown. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between GPT and survival. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:10 U.S. HIV clinics. PATIENTS:2699 HIV-infected patients eligible for GPT (pl...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Palella FJ Jr,Armon C,Buchacz K,Cole SR,Chmiel JS,Novak RM,Wood K,Moorman AC,Brooks JT,HOPS (HIV Outpatient Study) Investigators.

更新日期：2009-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation holds promise as a treatment for familial amyloid polyneuropathy. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether peripheral nerves regenerate in patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy after liver transplantation. DESIGN:Case report. SETTING:University hospital in Matsumoto, Japan. PATIENT:A ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Ikeda S,Takei Y,Yanagisawa N,Matsunami H,Hashikura Y,Ikegami T,Kawasaki S

更新日期：1997-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of a low anion gap in patients with multiple myeloma has recently been emphasized. This has been related to the retention of chloride and bicarbonate anions to offset the cationic charge of the monoclonal immunoglobulins. We now report the presence of a low anion gap in 50 patients with asymptomatic plasm...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schnur MJ,Appel GB,Karp G,Osserman EP

更新日期：1977-03-01 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：:We diagnosed Waldenström's macroglobulinemia in a father and three offspring. Clinical and subclinical autoimmune disorders occurred excessively in the family. The HLA haplotype A2, B8, DRw3 was detected in all patients with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and all but one family member with autoimmune manifestations. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Blattner WA,Garber JE,Mann DL,McKeen EA,Henson R,McGuire DB,Fisher WB,Bauman AW,Goldin LR,Fraumeni JF Jr

更新日期：1980-12-01 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：:The term "medical necessity" is used ubiquitously in health care, but its meaning and implementation vary substantially among providers, payers, and patients. This ambiguity has led some to suggest that cost-effectiveness be used as a basis for decision rules. This paper presents an analytical framework that is famili...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Glassman PA,Model KE,Kahan JP,Jacobson PD,Peabody JW

更新日期：1997-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper outlines the clinical, serologic, and immunogenetic differences and similarities of Sjögren's syndrome alone (primary) and Sjögren's syndrome associated with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (secondary). The immunoregulation in Sjögren's syndrome is discussed and the incidence of immune...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Moutsopoulos HM,Chused TM,Mann DL,Klippel JH,Fauci AS,Frank MM,Lawley TJ,Hamburger MI

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may cause viral antigenemia, detected primarily as p24 viral core protein. Among 16 patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-related complex studied serially, 12 had or developed antigenemia ranging from 16 to 3006 pg/mL in plasma. The level ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Jackson GG,Paul DA,Falk LA,Rubenis M,Despotes JC,Mack D,Knigge M,Emeson EE

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：SOURCE CITATION:Holm NR, Mäkikallio T, Lindsay MM, et al. Percutaneous coronary angioplasty versus coronary artery bypass grafting in the treatment of unprotected left main stenosis: updated 5-year outcomes from the randomised, non-inferiority NOBLE trial. Lancet. 2019;395:191-9. 31879028. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Vallabhajosyula S,Bell MR

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last 2 years, the use of pulsed Doppler echocardiography for assessing left ventricular diastolic function has received increased attention. This method is based on measurements derived from a waveform that reflects the velocity of blood flow through the mitral valve during ventricular filling. The techniqu...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Spirito P,Maron BJ

更新日期：1988-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-six patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias refractory to two or more conventional agents were treated with amiodarone and followed for 6 to 40 months (mean, 15 months). Currently, 75 are alive and well. Seven patients died from nonarrhythmic and five from arrhythmic causes. Nonfatal arrhythmias ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Nademanee K,Singh BN,Hendrickson J,Intarachot V,Lopez B,Feld G,Cannom DS,Weiss JL

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colony-stimulating factors are growth factors responsible for the proliferation and the maturation of bone marrow stem cells to fully differentiated granulocytes and monocytes. In addition to their effects on hematopoiesis, some colony-stimulating factors prime mature cells for enhanced chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and k...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Weisbart RH,Gasson JC,Golde DW

更新日期：1989-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal medicine residencies risk becoming obsolete if they are not adjusted to changing patterns of medical practice. Declining length of hospital stay, increased intensity of hospital care, movement of critical management decisions to outpatient settings, increased proportions of admissions for specific diagnostic ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schroeder SA,Showstack JA,Gerbert B

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyrimethamine-sulfadoxine has been associated with severe and fatal cutaneous reactions as well as transient liver damage. We report the case of a patient who died of progressive hepatic failure caused by pyrimethamine-sulfadoxine administration. In addition, we summarize reports made to the Food and Drug Administrati...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Zitelli BJ,Alexander J,Taylor S,Miller KD,Howrie DL,Kuritsky JN,Perez TH,Van Thiel DH

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Communication in the delivery of health care services occurs along 2 axes: between providers and patients and among several providers. In primary care, a principle objective in the provider-patient relationship is facilitating whole-person care, which is care provided in the context of family and community. In additio...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Weiner SJ,Barnet B,Cheng TL,Daaleman TP

更新日期：2005-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with profound decrease of alpha1-antitrypsin (PiZZ) presented with severe pannicultis (Weber-Christian disease); one had systemic panniculitis including pancreatitis. Another possible case is quoted from the literature. Although milder forms of panniculitis can have normal Pi phenotypes and alpha1-antitry...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rubinstein HM,Jaffer AM,Kudrna JC,Lertratanakul Y,Chandrasekhar AJ,Slater D,Schmid FR

更新日期：1977-06-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess internists' familiarity with, confidence in, and attitudes about practice guidelines issued by various organizations. DESIGN:Cross-sectional, self-administered survey. PARTICIPANTS:Questionnaires were mailed to a stratified random sample of 2600 members of the American College of Physicians (ACP) ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Tunis SR,Hayward RS,Wilson MC,Rubin HR,Bass EB,Johnston M,Steinberg EP

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To ascertain if mitral valve prolapse is inherited we studied 45 probands and 179 first-degree relatives. Echocardiographic mitral prolapse was present in 54 of 179 first-degree relatives (30%); at least one first-degree relative was affected in 29 families, including members of two generations in 23 families. The num...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Devereux RB,Brown WT,Kramer-Fox R,Sachs I

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioid detoxification in a primary care setting followed by ongoing substance abuse treatment may be appropriate for selected opioid-dependent patients. OBJECTIVE:To compare three pharmacologic protocols for opioid detoxification in a primary care setting. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind clinical trial wit...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： O'Connor PG,Carroll KM,Shi JM,Schottenfeld RS,Kosten TR,Rounsaville BJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether growth hormone replacement in older men improves functional ability. DESIGN:Randomized, controlled, double-blind trial. SETTING:General community. PATIENTS:52 healthy men older than 69 years of age with well-preserved functional ability but low baseline insulin-like growth factor 1 lev...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Papadakis MA,Grady D,Black D,Tierney MJ,Gooding GA,Schambelan M,Grunfeld C

更新日期：1996-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Ensuring patient safety is essential for better health care, but preoccupation with niches of medicine, such as patient safety, can inadvertently compromise outcomes if it distracts from other problems that pose a greater threat to health. The greatest benefit for the population comes from a comprehensive view of popu...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Woolf SH

更新日期：2004-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a clinical perspective on bilateral massive adrenal hemorrhage and an algorithm for its diagnosis and treatment. DATA IDENTIFICATION:Case reports were identified through a computer search using MEDLIN (1976 to 1987), and from bibliographies in review articles (up to 1978). STUDY SELECTION:Twelve re...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rao RH,Vagnucci AH,Amico JA

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Under the current system of disability determination and workers' compensation for occupational lung disease, disabled workers or their survivors can reasonably count on being compensated. However, by rejecting established scientific truth in order to pay workers' compensation in circumstances where disability or deat...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Richman SI

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combining endoscopic therapy and beta-blockers may improve outcomes in patients with cirrhosis and bleeding esophageal varices. PURPOSE:To assess whether a combination of endoscopic and drug therapy prevents overall and variceal rebleeding and improves survival better than either therapy alone. DATA SOURCE...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Gonzalez R,Zamora J,Gomez-Camarero J,Molinero LM,Bañares R,Albillos A

更新日期：2008-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal management of patients who are clinically suspected of having ventilator-associated pneumonia remains open to debate. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect on clinical outcome and antibiotic use of two strategies to diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia and select initial treatment for this condition....

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Fagon JY,Chastre J,Wolff M,Gervais C,Parer-Aubas S,Stéphan F,Similowski T,Mercat A,Diehl JL,Sollet JP,Tenaillon A

更新日期：2000-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe aplastic anemia is a life-threatening bone marrow failure disorder. High-dose cyclophosphamide therapy followed by allogeneic bone marrow transplantation cures the disease. However, it requires a suitable donor and carries the risk for graft-versus-host disease. A small pilot study demonstrated that h...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Brodsky RA,Sensenbrenner LL,Smith BD,Dorr D,Seaman PJ,Lee SM,Karp JE,Brodsky I,Jones RJ

更新日期：2001-10-02 00:00:00