Nontubercular mycobacterial pulmonary infection in immunocompetent men.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compares the primary health care quality of community health centers (CHCs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) in South Carolina to elucidate the quality of CHC performance relative to mainstream settings such as the HMO. METHODS:Mail surveys were used to obtain data from 350 randomly sel...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Shi L,Starfield B,Xu J,Politzer R,Regan J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnoses of complete obstruction in a duplicated renal collecting system and ureterocele can be made with a high degree of confidence by ultrasound. Two children presenting with abdominal masses were examined by gray scale ultrasonography which demonstrated large cystic masses dorsal to and displacing the lower p...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Morgan CL,Grossman H,Trought WS,Oddson TA

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicoureteral reflux occurs in approximately 50% of duplex systems that undergo evaluation and most commonly involves the lower renal segment ureter. The therapeutic approach can be tailored for each case after careful evaluation of the anatomic and functional status of each renal unit. If reparative srugery is indic...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Currie DP

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the spring term of 1975, rubella was diagnosed in 23 students at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The cases were concentrated among students from the School of Foreign Service and their close contacts; outbreaks did not appear in other divisions of the university. Rubella immunization of susceptible fem...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Chretien JH,Esswein JG,McGarvey MA,deStwolinski A

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy are the treatment modalities of choice in lymphomas. Except for Burkitt's tumor, surgery is usually indicated only when percutaneous biopsy fails to establish the histologic diagnosis. We have described a patient with glomerulonephritis and anasarca secondary to an IgM-producing p...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Osguthorpe JD,Rice D,Adkins WY

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As our population ages, the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) will increase dramatically. A number of therapies have been investigated for the treatment and prevention of AD. Clinicians should be prepared to provide evidence-based answers to inquiries regarding AD treatment. There is insufficient evid...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Potyk D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 80-year-old man had acute pancreatitis during the fourth week of antibiotic therapy for enterococcal endocarditis and 12 days after initiation of ketoprofen therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip. Pancreatitis resolved after discontinuance of ketoprofen therapy and while continuing antibiotic therapy for endocarditi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cobb TK,Pierce JR Jr

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the records of patients with cecal volvulus at three affiliated hospitals of Eastern Virginia Medical School to elucidate its incidence, patterns of presentation, and current methods of surgical management. We identified 109 patients in whom a discharge diagnosis of intestinal obstruction due to volvulus w...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wright TP,Max MH

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old woman with poorly controlled hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented with left iliac fossa pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea, and weight loss. She had been diagnosed with idiopathic cardiomyopathy five years previously. Echocardiogram had shown a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tan F,Thai AC,Cheah WK,Mukherjee JJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the incidence of endometrial cancer among estrogen-treated women at Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center was not increased as reported by others, a prospective study was begun in 1975. With this data base, the cases of breast and endometrial cancer in estrogen and oral contraceptive users were reviewed. The inc...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gambrell RD Jr

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore factors that might contribute to misattribution of mental status changes to psychiatric illness when an elderly patient actually has a delirium (mental status changes due to a medical condition). METHODS:Records of 900 elderly patients referred to a Veterans Affairs psychiatric inpatient unit and...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Reeves RR,Parker JD,Burke RS,Hart RH

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the pelvic retroperitoneal anatomy was dissected during 140 consecutive exploratory laparotomies for benign gynecologic disease. In addition, 110 bilateral hypogastric artery ligations were done both to teach the technique and to attempt to determine whether such a procedure reduces blood loss in electi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cruikshank SH

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of unilateral primary adrenal hyperplasia, without concomitant hypokalemia, is presented. After surgical removal of the gland, a complete remission occurred. This rare condition may, in fact, be more frequent than thought as it can coexist with normokalemia. We postulate that it is probably a new phase of the t...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Pignatelli D,Falcão H,Coimbra-Peixoto A,Cruz F

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterize pain and exposure after Prolift placement and identify risk factors. METHODS:A case series of women who underwent Prolift vaginal mesh were surveyed. Pain was assessed using a visual analog scale. Exposure was evaluated clinically. RESULTS:Of 183 eligible patients, 160 completed the survey,...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Illston JD,Garris JB,Richter HE,Wheeler TL 2nd

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient comfort is an important part of laceration repair. METHODS:The study was a randomized single-blind cross-over trial in which each participant received 250 ml warmed and 250 ml room temperature saline irrigation in simple linear wounds after a local anesthetic was instilled. The solutions and the ord...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ernst AA,Gershoff L,Miller P,Tilden E,Weiss SJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective review from 1987 to 1989, we identified seven alcoholics who had severe acute hepatocellular injury soon after using acetaminophen for therapeutic purposes and who had no suicidal intent. All had markedly elevated serum transaminase values (aspartate aminotransferase greater than 4000 U/L) and prolo...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wootton FT,Lee WM

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three neonates with gram-negative bacillary meningitis were treated with moxalactam after therapy with ampicillin plus aminoglycoside, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or chloramphenicol failed to sterilize the CSF. Clinical improvement and CSF sterility occurred after therapy with moxalactam was initiated. Moxalactam c...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ramos OM,Kaplan SL,Mason EO Jr,Denson S,Pickering LK

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appropriate use of antibiotics is enhanced by the effective application of data on antimicrobial susceptibility. A number of methods are currently available for routine determination of susceptibilities, including agar dilution, broth dilution, agar diffusion, and several semiautomated methods. If susceptibility testi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Moellering RC Jr,Kunz LJ,Poitras JW,Cameron M,Mercier BA

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a case of hypophosphatasia with a mild progressive course. This condition and its familial propensity may be more prevalent than recognized. Thus, family members of a patient with hypophosphatasia should be screened for this disorder. Enthusiastic pharmacologic, hormonal, and/or dietary supplemental ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Coto H,Douglas JE

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

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：:An infected echinococcal cyst of the liver was diagnosed in a 48-year-old male immigrant from Spain. After preoperative treatment with mebendazole, microscopic examination of the operative cyst contents showed no viable scoleces or brood capsules of Echinococcus. We recommend the preoperative use of mebendazole in the...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Smego DR,Smego RA Jr

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a case in which the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis with findings of progressive paraplegia and a neurogenic bladder led to supravesical urinary diversion. Pyocystis led to creation of a urethrovesicovaginal fistula. Psychotherapy later uncovered hysterical conversion reaction. Which was cured with h...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Frentz GD,Wilcox ME,Epstein AW

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A woman developed anterior uveitis at age 24, inflammatory bowel disease at age 29, and ankylosing spondylitis at age 45 by history. There were frequent recurrences. An HLA-B27 test was positive at age 53. The literature indicates that all of these conditions together in a HLA-B27-positive woman are uncommon. Physicia...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Singleton EM,Hutson SE

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine the frequency of anserine bursitis (AB) in Koreans with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and its relationship to age, sex, and radiographic severity of OA, and to evaluate its response to various forms of therapy. METHODS:In a retrospective study, we reviewed the charts of patients wit...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kang I,Han SW

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common diagnosis seen in both children and adults, and it is often the first manifestation of atopic disease. Research has shown a strong correlation between serum IgE levels, the severity of atopic dermatitis, and co-existing asthma and/or allergic rhinitis. Omalizumab (Xolair, East Hanove...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Amrol D

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Concerns regarding lack of privacy, poor patient understanding, and physician discomfort have led to a decline in rounding at the bedside. Our project explored patient perceptions of the implementation and value of bedside rounding. METHODS:This mixed-methods study used semi-structured qualitative interview...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Shih AF,Addo-Tabiri NO,Sofair AN

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few tests of functional motor behavior are useful for rapidly screening people for lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The goal of this study was to improve the widely used tandem walking (TW) test. METHODS:We tested "normal" (control) adult and ambulatory patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) with the...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cohen HS,Mulavara AP,Peters BT,Sangi-Haghpeykar H,Kung DH,Mosier DR,Bloomberg JJ

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a common pruritic disorder resulting from repeated rubbing and scratching. Nighttime pruritus is a common feature in LSC and may disrupt the sleep pattern. The aim of this study is to determine whether there are sleep abnormalities in patients with LSC. PATIENTS AND METHODS...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Koca R,Altin R,Konuk N,Altinyazar HC,Kart L

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When involuntary psychiatric patients are treated on unlocked units, problems may arise as to resource expenditure and the ability to provide optimal psychiatric care. This study investigates the problem and possible solutions. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： el-Mallakh RS,Liebowitz NR,Patel K,Patel H,Peszke MA

更新日期：1993-06-01 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