Antigenemia detected by radioimmunoassay in systemic aspergillosis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucositis can be a serious complication of cancer treatment. Palifermin reduces mucositis when given in multiple doses to patients undergoing hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of palifermin given as a single dose before each cycle in patients receiving multicycle ch...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Vadhan-Raj S,Trent J,Patel S,Zhou X,Johnson MM,Araujo D,Ludwig JA,O'Roark S,Gillenwater AM,Bueso-Ramos C,El-Naggar AK,Benjamin RS

更新日期：2010-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of low-molecular-weight heparin with standard heparin for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis after total hip arthroplasty. DATA IDENTIFICATION:Studies were identified by MEDLINE search and review of bibliographies of retrieved articles. Hospital resou...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Anderson DR,O'Brien BJ,Levine MN,Roberts R,Wells PS,Hirsh J

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial prophylaxis prevents recurrent urinary tract infections in susceptible women, but its cost effectiveness has not been studied. In a recent placebo-controlled trial of urinary prophylaxis, we also assessed cost effectiveness using a decision analysis model. In our hospital the direct cost of 1 patient yea...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Stamm WE,McKevitt M,Counts GW,Wagner KF,Turck M,Holmes KK

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extracts of the medicinal plant Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF) have been used in China for centuries to treat a spectrum of inflammatory diseases. OBJECTIVE:To compare the benefits and side effects of TwHF extract with those of sulfasalazine for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis. DESIGN:Ra...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Goldbach-Mansky R,Wilson M,Fleischmann R,Olsen N,Silverfield J,Kempf P,Kivitz A,Sherrer Y,Pucino F,Csako G,Costello R,Pham TH,Snyder C,van der Heijde D,Tao X,Wesley R,Lipsky PE

更新日期：2009-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasma levels of leptin, the recently discovered satiety hormone, are associated with adiposity in humans. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether genetic factors or body fat distribution affect the association between leptin levels and obesity. PARTICIPANTS:23 healthy identical twin pairs (9 male pairs and 14 fema...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rönnemaa T,Karonen SL,Rissanen A,Koskenvuo M,Koivisto VA

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data suggest that the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) differ among U.S. racial/ethnic groups. PURPOSE:To evaluate racial/ethnic disparities in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection rates and COVID-19 outcomes, factors contributing to disparities, and intervent...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Mackey K,Ayers CK,Kondo KK,Saha S,Advani SM,Young S,Spencer H,Rusek M,Anderson J,Veazie S,Smith M,Kansagara D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In April 1976 the attack rate of chills and fever with or without falls in blood pressure increased in association with cardiac catheterizations. Fevers were associated with coronary angiography and right and left heart catheterizations. Blood cultures were negative, and reactions did not correlate with amounts of con...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Reyes MP,Ganguly S,Fowler M,Brown WJ,Gatmaitan BG,Friedman C,Lerner AM

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The 2013 cholesterol management guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) recommend lipid screening in all adults older than 20 years to identify those at increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Statins may be considered for patient...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Patel KK,Taksler GB,Hu B,Rothberg MB

更新日期：2017-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the 6-month change in cardiovascular (coronary heart disease) risk as a function of diet and drug therapy for mild hypertension. DESIGN:Collaborative randomized, controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy of alternative regimens in treating mild hypertension. SETTING:Three university-based...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Oberman A,Wassertheil-Smoller S,Langford HG,Blaufox MD,Davis BR,Blaszkowski T,Zimbaldi N,Hawkins CM

更新日期：1990-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The comparative effectiveness of rheumatoid arthritis therapies is uncertain. PURPOSE:To compare the benefits and harms of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. DATA SOURCES:Records limited to the English language and studies of adults were identified by using...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Donahue KE,Gartlehner G,Jonas DE,Lux LJ,Thieda P,Jonas BL,Hansen RA,Morgan LC,Lohr KN

更新日期：2008-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors slow renal disease progression and reduce cardiac morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Patients' out-of-pocket costs pose a barrier to using this effective therapy. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the cost-effectiveness to Medicare of first-dollar coverage ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rosen AB,Hamel MB,Weinstein MC,Cutler DM,Fendrick AM,Vijan S

更新日期：2005-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, antibodies to human T-cell leukemia virus membrane antigens (HTLV-MA) and elevated levels of beta 2-microglobulin and thymosin alpha 1 have been found with high frequency in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Prospective studies of asymptomatic persons at high risk for this syndrome will a...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kreiss JK,Lawrence DN,Kasper CK,Goldstein AL,Naylor PH,McLane MF,Lee TH,Essex M

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Residual renal function is an important determinant of mortality and morbidity in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. However, few studies have evaluated therapeutic approaches for preserving residual renal function after the initiation of dialysis. OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that the angiotensin-...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Li PK,Chow KM,Wong TY,Leung CB,Szeto CC

更新日期：2003-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the necessity of posteroanterior chest roentgenography for the identification of pneumothorax and other complications after thoracentesis. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Tertiary care teaching hospital. PATIENTS:67 men and 43 women (mean age +/- SD, 62.4 +/- 13.2 years). Exclusion cr...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Doyle JJ,Hnatiuk OW,Torrington KG,Slade AR,Howard RS

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms of flushing reactions are pharmacologically and physiologically heterogeneous. Flushing may result from agents acting directly on the vascular smooth muscle or may be mediated by vasomotor nerves. Vasomotor nerves may lead to flushing as a result of events at both peripheral and central sites. In suscep...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Wilkin JK

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been considerable change in the practice of internal medicine in the past quarter century, including the rise of specialization, increasing time pressure, the hospitalist movement, and the rapidly changing responsibilities of internists in inpatient and outpatient settings. Training programs have not adequat...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine.,Fitzgibbons JP,Bordley DR,Berkowitz LR,Miller BW,Henderson MC

更新日期：2006-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep problems are common in pregnant women. This review examines sleep in normal pregnancy; discusses the physiologic bases for alterations in sleep, including hormonal and mechanical factors; and correlates these factors with changes in sleep of pregnant women, as determined subjectively by surveys and objectively b...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Santiago JR,Nolledo MS,Kinzler W,Santiago TV

更新日期：2001-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients referred for cancer chemotherapy were found to be chronic, asymptomatic hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers. They had normal serum aminotransferase levels, but their sera were positive for HGsAg and antibody to hepatitis B e antigen. Both patients developed acute, icteric hepatitis within 3 month...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hoofnagle JH,Dusheiko GM,Schafer DF,Jones EA,Micetich KC,Young RC,Costa J

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cohort of both active and retired older cotton textile workers was examined prospectively over a 6-year period to establish the nature and extent of chronic lung disease. Respiratory symptoms and lung function were studied in these workers and in a group of similarly aged controls. The cotton textile workers had hig...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Beck GJ,Schachter EN,Maunder LR,Schilling RS

更新日期：1982-11-01 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：:In deciding whether to undertake a dietary program to reduce serum cholesterol levels, a person must consider how much benefit to expect. We developed a model that assumes cholesterol reduction is effective and safe in reducing the risk for death from ischemic heart disease. In the model, we considered asymptomatic ad...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Taylor WC,Pass TM,Shepard DS,Komaroff AL

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Introduction of a universal varicella vaccine program for U.S. children in 1996 sparked concern that less-frequent exposure to varicella would decrease external boosting of immunity to varicella zoster virus and thereby increase incidence of herpes zoster (HZ). OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the varicella v...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hales CM,Harpaz R,Joesoef MR,Bialek SR

更新日期：2013-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of patients having calcification within the sella turcica (pituitary stones) have been studied and followed up, one patient for 18 years. A detailed analysis of the radiographic findings and endocrinologic profiles of these two patients is presented. The rarity of bona fide pituitary stones and their benign ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Di Chiro G,Saldino R,McGuffin WL Jr,Sachson RA,Gorden P,Bartter FC

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise rehabilitation programs increase treadmill walking performance in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication. However, it is unknown whether patients with PAD who walk for exercise regularly have less functional decline than those with less walking activity. OBJEC...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： McDermott MM,Liu K,Ferrucci L,Criqui MH,Greenland P,Guralnik JM,Tian L,Schneider JR,Pearce WH,Tan J,Martin GJ

更新日期：2006-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements in public health. Prevalence and clinical significance of emerging postapproval, vaccine-related safety issues have not been systematically studied. OBJECTIVE:To explore postmarketing safety modifications in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vacci...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Tau N,Yahav D,Shepshelovich D

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are associated with procedure-related complications, yet little is known about variation in complication rates among institutions that may suggest disparities in care quality. Objective:To assess institutional variation in risk-standardized complication ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Ranasinghe I,Labrosciano C,Horton D,Ganesan A,Curtis JP,Krumholz HM,McGavigan A,Hossain S,Air T,Hariharaputhiran S

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of circulating platelet aggregates and plasma beta-thromboglobulin reflect the degree of platelet activation in vascular injury and repair. Both values were evaluated in 38 patients with scleroderma and 18 control subjects matched for age, sex, and race. Circulating platelet aggregates (expressed as percentage ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kahaleh MB,Osborn I,Leroy EC

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the quality of care for common ambulatory conditions is adversely affected when physicians are provided with incentives to limit the use of health services. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study over a 2-year period. SETTING:Four group practices that cared for both fee-for-service patients ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Udvarhelyi IS,Jennison K,Phillips RS,Epstein AM

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sudden cardiac death remains a leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 350,000 deaths each year, and the survival rate of victims remains low. Most survivors face a significant risk for recurrence. The typical substrate is chronic--abnormal myocardium with fibrosis (often from previous my...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Akhtar M,Garan H,Lehmann MH,Troup PJ

更新日期：1991-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Sera of 24 patients with an unexplained pneumonia were tested for the presence of antibodies against the Legionnaires' disease bacterium. Fifteen patients had positive serology. The series comprised 12 male and three female patients ranging in age from 17 to 66 years (mean, 51.1 years). All of the patients had a high ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Meenhorst PL,van der Meer JW,Borst J

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00