Feasibility and utility of adding disease-specific outcome measures to administrative databases to improve disease management.

abstract：:A platelet transfusion from a blood group O donor, immunized 1 month before with Pneumovax, caused a hemolytic reaction in a blood group A recipient. Forty-five of 59 group O donors (76%) and all of nine group B donors immunized with Pneumovax had a fourfold or higher anti-A response. Half of the anti-A antibody in hi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Siber GR,Ambrosino DM,Gorgone BC

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to prevent cytomegalovirus infection among seronegative patients having marrow transplants, a globulin with high antibody levels against cytomegalovirus was given before and for 11 weeks after transplantation in a randomized trial. Among 36 patients who received no prophylactic granulocyte transfusions, g...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Meyers JD,Leszczynski J,Zaia JA,Flournoy N,Newton B,Snydman DR,Wright GG,Levin MJ,Thomas ED

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tax incentives can provide a large financial impetus to change behavior. Current U.S. law establishes a substantial discontinuity in the amount of estate tax that many patients will have to pay in 2010: During this year only, the tax rate drops to zero. This article discusses concerns regarding the sharp change in tax...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Mendenhall GS

更新日期：2008-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, acupuncture is embedded in naturalistic theories that are compatible with Confucianism and Taoism. Such ideas as yin-yang, qi, dampness, and wind represent East Asian conceptual frameworks that emphasize the reliability of ordinary, human sensory awareness. Many physicians who practice acupuncture rejec...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kaptchuk TJ

更新日期：2002-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes and applications of informed consent are the subject of confusion and controversy according to a President's Commission report. The Commission suggests shared decision making as the new ideal for physician-patient relationships, but notes that such a changed ideal will not be initiated by court action. Th...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Green JA

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocarditis is a relatively frequent infection in intravenous drug users. We compared features in the cases of 102 patients with those in intravenous drug users with other causes of fever to identify risk factors predictive of endocarditis. Logistic regression analysis showed cocaine use to be strongly associated wit...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chambers HF,Morris DL,Täuber MG,Modin G

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 5 years since its release for clinical use, acyclovir (9-[2-hydroxyethoxymethyl]guanine) has proved to be a safe and effective agent for therapy of herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections. The drug's availability in topical, oral, and intravenous preparations has allowed its use in a range of clinical si...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Dorsky DI,Crumpacker CS

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HemoQuant, an assay based on heme-derived porphyrin, quantifies both total fecal hemoglobin ant that fraction already converted to porphyrin by gut flora (the intestinal converted fraction). Recovery by HemoQuant of blood added to stools exceeded 99% and was not affected by ascorbic acid, iron, or other additives. Hem...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Ahlquist DA,McGill DB,Schwartz S,Taylor WF,Ellefson M,Owen RA

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Zika virus has spread rapidly in the Americas and has been imported into many nonendemic countries by travelers. Objective:To describe clinical manifestations and epidemiology of Zika virus disease in travelers exposed in the Americas. Design:Descriptive, using GeoSentinel records. Setting:63 travel and t...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hamer DH,Barbre KA,Chen LH,Grobusch MP,Schlagenhauf P,Goorhuis A,van Genderen PJ,Molina I,Asgeirsson H,Kozarsky PE,Caumes E,Hagmann SH,Mockenhaupt FP,Eperon G,Barnett ED,Bottieau E,Boggild AK,Gautret P,Hynes NA,Kuhn

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco dependence is a chronic, relapsing condition that may require extended treatment. OBJECTIVE:To assess whether extended-duration transdermal nicotine therapy increases abstinence from tobacco more than standard-duration therapy in adult smokers. DESIGN:Parallel randomized, placebo-controlled trial f...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schnoll RA,Patterson F,Wileyto EP,Heitjan DF,Shields AE,Asch DA,Lerman C

更新日期：2010-02-02 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：:We discuss here some of the last decade's diagnostic and therapeutic advances in the treatment of lung cancer, as well as current and future research objectives. Roentgenographs from selected patients illustrate the natural history of lung cancer. We present perspectives concerning selection from the growing diagnosti...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Benfield JR,Julliard GJ,Pilch YH,Rigler LG,Selecky P

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression collaborative care implementation using community engagement and planning (CEP) across programs improves 6-month client outcomes in minority communities, compared with technical assistance to individual programs (resources for services [RS]). However, 12-month outcomes are unknown. OBJECTIVE:To c...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chung B,Ong M,Ettner SL,Jones F,Gilmore J,McCreary M,Sherbourne C,Ngo V,Koegel P,Tang L,Dixon E,Miranda J,Belin TR,Wells KB

更新日期：2014-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether patients with Parkinson disease are at an increased risk for postoperative confusion. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review of patients with Parkinson disease who remained in the hospital at least 48 hours after their surgery. Current data were compared with published historical contro...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Golden WE,Lavender RC,Metzer WS

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1978 and 1985, the number of active internists in the United States increased from 64,000 to 91,000, and by 1998 the number will have increased to 141,000. This growth represents an increase of 121% for a 20-year period, during which time the population of the United States is expected to increase only 19%. Th...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kletke PR,Schleiter MK,Tarlov AR

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with familial Mediterranean fever and amyloidosis who received a cadaver renal transplant 6 1/2 years ago was studied to determine the relation of the serum precursor of secondary amyloid (SAA) to the clinical course and to the deposition of amyloid in the transplant. Amyloid fibrils extracted from the patie...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Benson MD,Skinner M,Cohen AS

更新日期：1977-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a statistical association exists between "low-count" bacteriuria (> 10(2) to 10(4) colony-forming units/mL) and acute urinary symptoms in young women. DESIGN:Prospective, case-control study. SETTING:Gynecology clinic at a student health center. PATIENTS:Women with or without urinary or...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kunin CM,White LV,Hua TH

更新日期：1993-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Comprehensive palliative care, as exemplified by many state-of-the-art hospice programs, is the standard of care for the dying. Although palliative care is very effective, physicians, nurses, patients, families, and loved ones regularly face clinically, ethically, legally, and morally challenging decisions throughout ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Quill TE,Lee BC,Nunn S

更新日期：2000-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the course of rheumatoid arthritis over 5 years in adults and to evaluate the effect of parenterally administered gold salts on that course. DESIGN:A prospective observational study of adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Data derived from annual interviews with patients from 1983 to 1988 and from p...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Epstein WV,Henke CJ,Yelin EH,Katz PP

更新日期：1991-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Within 4 days, two oncology patients in the Clinical Research Unit had bacteremia causes by group Y Neisseria meningitidis. Three additional patients, identified by prevalence survey, were found to have nasopharyngeal colonization with that serogroup, compared with only one employee (not associated with patients) and ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Cohen MS,Steere AC,Baltimore R,von Graevenitz A,Pantelick E,Camp B,Root RK

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy in prolonging survival for women with breast cancer has been well documented, limited population-based information is available on the actual use of chemotherapy. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between age and chemotherapy use. DESIGN:Cohort study. SET...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Du XL,Key CR,Osborne C,Mahnken JD,Goodwin JS

更新日期：2003-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Disorders determined wholly or in part by genetic factors constitute a substantial number of human diseases. This realization has grown during the past 2 decades with the recognition of many specific heritable conditions and the identification of familial risk factors for common disorders. New technologies, such as fe...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Shapiro LJ,Comings DE,Jones OW,Rimoin DL

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To describe more explicitly the components of competence required of the internist, The American Board of Internal Medicine has analyzed the medical encounter and defined the major variables involved: the abilities required of the internist, the tasks that must be performed to solve a medical problem, the medical illn...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors：

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal strategy to prevent recurrent presumed paradoxical emboli in patients with patent foramen ovale is unknown. PURPOSE:To synthesize the current knowledge about and qualitatively assess the relative benefits of transcatheter closure versus medical therapy for patent foramen ovale. DATA SOURCES:Eng...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Khairy P,O'Donnell CP,Landzberg MJ

更新日期：2003-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual loss from the complications of advanced diabetic retinopathy now can be managed more effectively by surgical vitrectomy with a significant reduction in operative and postoperative ocular morbidity. Ocular structures are now maintained in a more normal physiologic state, leaving the patient's lens in place, help...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Aaberg TM

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding the risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia can help to assess prognosis and devise and test preventive strategies. OBJECTIVE:To examine the baseline and time-dependent risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia and to determine the conditional probability and cumulative risk ov...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Cook DJ,Walter SD,Cook RJ,Griffith LE,Guyatt GH,Leasa D,Jaeschke RZ,Brun-Buisson C

更新日期：1998-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several adverse outcomes attributed to atypical antipsychotic drugs, specifically quetiapine, risperidone, and olanzapine, are known to cause acute kidney injury (AKI). Such outcomes include hypotension, acute urinary retention, and the neuroleptic malignant syndrome or rhabdomyolysis. OBJECTIVE:To investig...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hwang YJ,Dixon SN,Reiss JP,Wald R,Parikh CR,Gandhi S,Shariff SZ,Pannu N,Nash DM,Rehman F,Garg AX

更新日期：2014-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the incidence of reversible renal insufficiency in patients with hypertensive nephrosclerosis undergoing antihypertensive therapy. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of 73 patients in a long-term blood pressure control study that compared the effects of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor p...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Toto RD,Mitchell HC,Lee HC,Milam C,Pettinger WA

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With suspected deep venous thrombosis and normal results on proximal vein ultrasonography, a negative d-dimer result may exclude thrombosis and a positive D-dimer result may be an indication for venography. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate and compare the safety of 2 diagnostic strategies for deep venous thrombosis. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kearon C,Ginsberg JS,Douketis J,Crowther MA,Turpie AG,Bates SM,Lee A,Brill-Edwards P,Finch T,Gent M

更新日期：2005-04-05 00:00:00