Methylphenidate hydrochloride as an antidepressant: controversy, case studies, and review.

abstract：:Penile cancer is very rare in North America and Europe, as compared with the rest of the world. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for more than 95% of the cancer type. Paraneoplastic syndrome (PNS), a clinical syndrome of nonmetastatic systemic effects that occurs in patients with malignant disease, is often asso...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Doraiswamy VA,Biboa J,Obafemi A,Goldschmid M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While in most states information physicians obtain from the about patients is confidential and cannot be disclosed without the patient's permission, a recent California Supreme Court decision affirms that when the doctor reasonably believes his patient can cause violent harm to third persons, he had an overriding duty...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bunch PL,Dowben C

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extreme bilateral protrusio acetabuli is an unusual complication of hematologic disease. We have described a patient with sickle cell anemia who had this complication probably as a result of osteopenia. Thus sickle cell anemia should be added to the list of potential causes of protrusio acetabuli. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Rijke AM,Pope TL Jr,Keats TE

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the real-world use of various weight loss techniques and to compare the effectiveness of nontraditional methods with diet and exercise in helping nongeriatric adults lose weight. METHODS:A cross-sectional analysis of the 2005-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was performed. A...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Post RE,Johnson SP,Wright RU,Mainous AG 3rd

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fiberoptic gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed on 52 patients between the ages of 2 months and 16 years. The procedures were safely and easily done with premedications consisting of meperidine, promethazine, and chlorpromazine, and atropine, with diazepam given at the time of the procedure. Fiberoptic endoscopy w...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Graham DY,Klish WJ,Ferry GD,Sabel JS

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of postoperative death due to unsuspected pheochromocytoma are presented. Both patients exhibited signs and symptoms preoperatively which might have been attributable to a pheochromocytoma. These reports serve as a reminder of the potentially fatal consequences of inadequate evaluation of hypertensive patien...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cross DA,Meyer JS

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a retrospective evaluation of the role of panretinal photocoagulation in the primary treatment of neovascular glaucoma. Thirty-six eyes (32 patients) received aggressive argon laser panretinal photocoagulation beginning as soon as feasible after diagnosis of the developing neovascular glaucoma. Thirty eyes w...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cashwell LF,Marks WP

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare cancer. Published reports of prognosis are variable, and most studies are case reports of one or a few patients. We report an additional case of squamous cell carcinoma of the breast occurring in a 53-year-old black woman. In reviewing the reported cases of this ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Weigel RJ,Ikeda DM,Nowels KW

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rare, opportunistic pathogen most frequently contracted through contact with a contaminated source. An immunocompetent 26-year-old female patient presented to our institution with an infected lumboperitoneal (LP) shunt presenting as continued nonhealing wounds. After multiple debridements,...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Zakrzewski J,Hu K,Neisewander BL,Esfahani DR,Bhimani AD,Shah HP,Haddadin DW,Mehta AI

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious acute systemic illness frequently complicated by cardiac involvement. To evaluate the spectrum of myocardial dysfunction, we obtained M-mode echocardiograms on nine consecutive patients with Rocky Mountain spotted fever within 72 hours of admission. Seven of the nine patients ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Feltes TF,Wilcox WD,Feldman WE,Lipskis DJ,Carter SL,Bugg GW

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiac troponin (cTn) measurement is useful for diagnosing myocardial infarction (MI), particularly in the inpatient setting. A growing body of literature suggests that cTn may be useful for evaluating chronic conditions in the outpatient environment; however, little is known regarding cTn ordering patterns...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ross SJ,Shah NH,Noutong Njapo SA,Cordiner DJ,Winchester DE

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this series, thorough evaluation of 250 mediastinal lesions by various diagnostic methods showed that contrast enhanced CT scans of the mediastinum were superior to other modalities in differentiation and precise localization of the various types of lesions. Such superior evaluation may have a profound effect on th...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Devkota J

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Millions of concussions occur every year in the United States. The public interest in concussion has increased after a number of high-profile deaths in high school athletes from sports-related head trauma and in some professional athletes from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. One of the most active areas of research ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Terrell TR,Cox CB,Bielak K,Casmus R,Laskowitz D,Nichols G

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the intent of cost containment, we conducted a survey of cimetidine usage in the Ambulatory Care Service of our Veterans Administration Medical Center. During a period of six months, this drug was prescribed for 132 patients. Only about 20% received cimetidine for FDA approved conditions. Treated conditions not a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Thomas CT,Thomas E,Reddy KR,Martin E,Stapleton JA

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a patient with portal hypertension and retrocardiac paramediastinal density on upright PA chest x-ray film. Splenoportograms showed this density to be paraesophageal collateral veins. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Frederick HM,Clements JL Jr,Colvin RS

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In two decades there has been a sweeping metamorphosis of the antiquated conception of breast cancer as a solitary mass of questionable operability, accompanied by numerous axillary lymph nodes and probably distant metastasis. An undreamed-of recognizable preclinical stage of breast cancer has drastically changed atti...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Egan RL

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of an educational curriculum designed for orthopedic surgery postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) interns to improve initial Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE) performance. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was performed that evaluated the PGY-1 intern OITE performance of one resid...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Roberts CS,Nyland J,Broome B

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takotsubo (stress induced) cardiomyopathy is also known as broken heart syndrome or transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome. The clinical presentation, which mimics acute myocardial infarction, is preceded by intense emotional or physical stress. Recurrence of apical ballooning syndrome seems to be rare....

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Pathak H,Esses J,Pathak S,Frankel R,Hollander G

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cirrhosis affects millions of people around the world and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common complication of liver disease with cirrhosis and accounts for up to 30% of infections in patients with cirrhosis. Patients with a history of SBP and those ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Oliver A,Wong M,Sanchez C

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic nerve root dysfunction (TNRD) manifested as abdominal pain is an infrequently reported condition. We present data on six patients who had chronic intermittent thoracoabdominal pain originating in the back. Diabetes and osteoarthritis of the spine were the chief causes of these symptoms. The electromyogram in ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sellman MS,Mayer RF

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive ovarian edema is a rare tumor-like condition of the ovary characterized by marked enlargement of one or both ovaries due to marked accumulation of edema fluid in the ovarian stroma. This paper reviews the literature on massive ovarian edema and presents a case associated with androgenic manifestations. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Siller BS,Gelder MS,Alvarez RD,Partridge EE

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a rare occurrence of comorbidity of schizophreniform disorder and borderline personality disorder as an initial patient presentation. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Houry D,Johnson J,Cabrejos C

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a fatal case of tuberculous peritonitis and review the literature on the diagnostic modalities available to diagnose this entity. We suspect a delayed diagnosis resulted in the death of our patient. Today, the prompt diagnosis of an unknown ascitic process involves laparoscopy. A patient with unknown large...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ahmad M,Ahmed A

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overall physical fitness has become increasingly popular in the 1990s, especially in the geriatric community. More runners, bikers, swimmers, and aerobic advocates over the age of 55 are requiring medical attention for foot complaints, as the feet are a necessary tool for almost any athletic activity. This paper discu...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gordon GM,Cuttic MM

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review article provides insight into the evolution of professional healthcare chaplaincy. It identifies key historical developments identifying the training, qualifications, and competencies of chaplains. Consideration is given to both the unique character of the pastoral role in healthcare as well as the contrib...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ford T,Tartaglia A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia (PEH) arises in areas of chronic inflammation and can be mistaken for squamous cell carcinoma, leading to unnecessary removal of more tissue. We present a study of 21 patients having delayed reconstruction of defects left by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) to remove facial skin cancer...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Calhoun KH,Wagner RF Jr,Kumar D,Hokanson JA

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To our knowledge, this is the first known case of a patient with leptospirosis and very elevated CSF, which caused hydrocephalus. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sakellaridis N,Panagopoulos D,Androulis A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with cirrhosis have a high rate of 30-day hospital readmission that affects their quality of life and contributes to increased healthcare-related costs. The aim of our study was to identify frequency, predictors, and preventable causes of hospital readmissions among patients with decompensated cirrh...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Agrawal K,Kumar P,Markert R,Agrawal S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent and increased use of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy, cancer survival rates have increased. With increased survival, both acute and chronic cardiotoxic adverse effects have emerged. The growing need for managing the treatment of individuals with chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity has led...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Jahangir E,Shah S,Shum K,Baxter C,Fitzpatrick JD,Cole J,Gilliland Y,Polin NM

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with biopsy-proven interstitial nephritis associated with nafcillin and dicloxacillin therapy developed fever, hematuria, pyuria, and renal insufficiency after the administration of carbenicilin five months later. Cephalosporin therapy was given to this patient without signs of renal toxicity. This is the fi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Roselle GA,Clyne DH,Kauffman CA

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00