Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in scleroderma‐related conditionsInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 42 Số 3 - Trang 323-329 - 2012
Alexandra Balbir‐Gurman, Olga R. Brook, Irit Chermesh, Yolanda Braun‐Moscovici
AbstractAims: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare life‐threatening gastrointestinal complication in the course of connective tissue disease (CTD). PCI is characterised by the appearance of intramural clusters of gas in the small and large bowel wall on X‐ray or computed tomography and often is accompanied by free air in the pe...... hiện toàn bộ
Prolonged seated immobility at work is a common risk factor for venous thromboembolism leading to hospital admissionInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 38 Số 2 - Trang 133-135 - 2008
Sarah Aldington, Alison Pritchard, Kyle Perrin, Kate James, Meme Wijesinghe, Richard Beasley
AbstractThe role of seated immobility at work in the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is uncertain. In this case series, 61 patients aged <65 years with a recent admission for deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism completed an interviewer‐administered questionnaire to obtain information regarding risk factors. Prolonged seated immobility a...... hiện toàn bộ
Post‐mortem drug concentrationsInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 40 Số 3 - Trang 183-187 - 2010
Michael Kennedy
AbstractConsiderable changes occur in the concentrations of numerous drugs after death. Some concentrations increase, others fall and some do not change. Active agents, such as gamma hydroxybutyrate and alcohol, may be synthesized in the deceased body. Many published tables contain lists of therapeutic, toxic and lethal concentrations that are misleading. While the...... hiện toàn bộ
Efficacy of non‐invasive mechanical ventilation in the general ward in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admitted for hypercapnic acute respiratory failure and pH < 7.35: a feasibility pilot studyInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 45 Số 5 - Trang 527-537 - 2015
Sirio Fiorino, Maria Letizia Bacchi Reggiani, Eugenio Detotto, Michele Battilana, Elisa Borghi, C. Denitto, C. Dickmans, B. Facchini, R. Moretti, S Parini, Maria R. Testi, A Zamboni, A Cuppini, Lara Pisani, Stefano Nava
AbstractAimTo date non‐invasive (NIV) mechanical ventilation use is not recommended in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with acute respiratory failure ( hiện toàn bộ
Healthcare burden of in‐hospital goutInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 42 Số 11 - Trang 1261-1263 - 2012
G. Lee, Lynden Roberts
AbstractThe disease burden of inpatient gout has not been reported. Using a discharge diagnosis database and individual case record review, 77 patients who developed acute gout complicating a hospital admission for another reason were identified between January 2001 and hiện toàn bộ
Body mass index determines sunbathing habits: implications on vitamin D levelsInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 39 Số 4 - Trang 256-258 - 2009
Mart Kull, Riina Kallikorm, Margus Lember
AbstractVitamin D is crucial for calcium and bone metabolism. Overweight people have been found to have lower levels of this vitamin. The aim of the paper was to test if sun exposure habits might differ according to weight and body fat per cent in a random population‐based sample, and have an impact on vitamin D levels. The analysis of 367 persons showed that, amon...... hiện toàn bộ
Risk factors for symptomatic hyponatraemia: the role of pre‐existing asymptomatic hyponatraemiaInternal Medicine Journal - Tập 37 Số 3 - Trang 149-155 - 2007
Melisha Bissram, Fraser Scott, Lei Liu, Mitchell H. Rosner
AbstractBackground: Hyponatraemia is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Identification of the risk factors associated with the development of symptomatic hyponatraemia is important in determining preventive strategies.Methods: A retrospective analysis of the risks factors associated ...... hiện toàn bộ