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Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:27:43 +0100 [Prognosis factors in colorectal cancer.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281438&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Betés Ibáñez M, Muñoz Navas M PMID: 19295989 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281438 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281438 [Analysis of possible influence of synchronous neoplastic lesions on prognosis of resected colorectal cancer.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281437&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295990%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Synchronous cancers showed worse prognosis after resection, with higher rate of tumoral progression and mortality. This difference is focused on the cases diagnosed in stage 0-I-II, not being found in III-IV. The presence of synchronous adenomas doesn't influence prognosis. PMID: 19295990 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281437 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281437 [Prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in laboral population: The heart of Asepeyo.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281436&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295991%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: 1. Almost 8% of workers presented MS, being higher the prevalanece in males. The obesity increased of important manner the MS. The older worker had higher prevalence of MS. 2. The waist circumference associated with all the FR related with MS. PMID: 19295991 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281436 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281436 [Brain abscess: Evaluation of prognostic factors: does the use of antibiotic prescribing protocols improve outcome?] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281435&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295992%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: main prognostic factors associated with mortality in patients with BA are age, rapidly fatal underlying disease, acute severe clinical condition at the onset of BA, altered mental status and inadequate empirical treatment. Empiric treatment according to APP was associated with greater resolution and lower relapse rates. PMID: 19295992 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281435 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281435 [Liver abscess: retrospective review of 68 cases.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281434&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295993%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: LA has an ill-defined clinical picture. A history of neurological disease or abdominal tumor, and multiple LA are associated with an increased complication rate. Following factors correlated with increased mortality: Age-adjusted Charlson's morbidity index >/=5; Quick index < 60% and development of complications. Drainage indication has to be individualized. PMID: 19295993 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281434 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281434 [Cost effectiveness analysis of varenicline (Champix(R)) for the treatment of smoking in Spain.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281433&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295994%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Varenicline is a dominant option (more effective at a lower cost) compared with all other smoking cessation treatments when the timeframe is the life span of the patient. Varenicline is cost-effective even when shorter timeframes are considered (20 years or more), with an estimated incremental cost per QALY far bellow any threshold commonly accepted in our environment. PMID: 19295994 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281433 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281433 [Gastroesophageal reflux as a cause of vocal dysfunction.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281432&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295995%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two cases of VCD associated with GERD, both with excellent respond to treatment. PMID: 19295995 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281432 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281432 [Diagnosis of the spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage with short bleeding or long evolution: report of one case.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281431&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295996%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a young woman with a subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosed by xanthochromia after 18 days after the onset of bleeding. PMID: 19295996 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281431 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281431 [Severe ocular symptoms as an initial manifestation of superior vena cava syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281430&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295997%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of periorbital swelling, conjunctival edema an orbital proptosis in a male patient presenting malignant superior vena cava obstruction. PMID: 19295997 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281430 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281430 [Autoimmune pancreatitis: Related to a case.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281429&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295998%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Villalobos Sánchez A, Muñoz Morente A, Pérez de Pedro I, Navarro Piñero A, Reguera Iglesias JM, Gómez Huelgas R Autoimmune pancreatitis is an entity that has recently been included in the differential diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis-pancreatic mass. The presence of diffuse, irregular Wirsung's duct stenosis, together with high levels of IgG4, the existence of certain autoantibodies and lymphoplasmacytic infiltration of the pancreas are key factors in the diagnosis. An early diagnostic suspicion and multidisciplinary collaboration are vital in these cases to avoid unnecessary surgery as the differential diagnosis is established with such entities as pancreas cancer, chronic pancreatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis or primary sclerosing cholangitis. Aut... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281429 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281429 [Immune response in optic neuromyelitis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281428&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295999%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lopategui Cabezas I, Cervantes Llano M, Pentón Rol G The Optic Neuromyelitis is an inflammatory and autoimmune illness of the central nervous system. Presently work is carried out a revision of the different mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of the Optic Neuromyelitis, the paper of the eosinophils is analyzed, of the antibodies against own antigens and of the regulatory T cells in the illness. In the Optic Neuromyelitis is very important the humoral response, the illness exists it is characterized by the immunocomplex deposit, activation of the complement, production of antibodies against proteins of the myelin and eosinophils recruitment in the lesions. It also exists an increase of the expression of chemokines receptors like the CCR3, specific of TH2 cells; the il... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281428 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281428 [Neoplastic angiogenesis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281427&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296000%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khosravi Shahi P, Castillo Rueda AD, Pérez Manga G Neoplastic angiogenesis is an essential process in the progressive growth of neoplasms and the production of metastasis. Angiogenesis consists of a series of linked and sequential steps that ultimately leads to the development of a neovascular blood supply to the tumor mass. VEGF has got an essential role in neoplastic angiogenesis, therefore it is an important target in the treatment of neoplasms. Bevacizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody, inhibits VEGF, and may also improve the delivery of chemotherapy to the tumor mass. Multi-kinase ihibitors (sorafenib and sunitinib) are orally administered small-molecules, that inhibit different receptors (essentials in the neoplastic angiogenesis), such as the VEGFR or PDGFR. The... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281427 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281427 [Rhodococcus equi pulmonary infection in a HIV-infected patient and radiological worsening following treatment: Case report.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281426&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296001%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marco Lattur MD, García Gasalla M, Arribas Escobar V, Soleto Roncero MJ, Bassa Malondra A PMID: 19296001 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281426 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281426 [Treatment of tetanus with intrathecal baclofen.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281425&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296002%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cabrerizo García JL, Homs Gimeno CA, Pacheco Arancibia G, Zalba Etayo B, Sánchez Marteles M PMID: 19296002 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281425 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281425 [Drugs and serotonin syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281423&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296003%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dolz Aspas R, Juyol Rodrigo MC, Gracia Sánchez P PMID: 19296003 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281423 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281423 [Primary pulmonary lymphoma: an infrequent cause of pulmonary mass.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281422&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296004%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sancho Chust JN, Chiner Vives E, Camarasa Escrig A PMID: 19296004 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281422 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281422 [Primary bacteremias Pasteurella multocida.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281418&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296005%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Campos Franco J, López Rodríguez R, Ordóñez Barrosa P, Pérez Del Molino ML, González Quintela A PMID: 19296005 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281418 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281418 [Review of eleven cases of erythema induratum at a second level hospital.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281416&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296006%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fonseca Aizpuru EM, Rodríguez Avila EE, Arias Miranda I, Alvarez-Cuesta C, Martínez Merino A PMID: 19296006 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281416 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281416 [Pneumonia and lumbar spondylodiscitis as complications of Staphylococcus aureus's bacteriemia.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281415&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296007%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marcos Sánchez F, Albo Castaño MI, Casallo Blanco S, Vivas Del Val M, Vizuete Calero A, Matías Salces L PMID: 19296007 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281415 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281415 [Giant cell arteritis: and uncommon cause of chronic cough.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281414&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19296008%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sancho Zamora MA, González López LM, Martínez García MA, Puig Rullán AM PMID: 19296008 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281414 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281414 [Hospitalizations due to decompensated cardiac insufficiency in Spain.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281471&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295970%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Macaya C, Bover Freire R PMID: 19295970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281471 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281471 [Epidemiological events related to decompensated heart failure.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281470&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295971%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The present study shows a patient hospitalized for decompensated heart failure roughly different from that one reported at clinical trials. It makes difficult to apply therapeutical interventions, previously well documented to be useful. PMID: 19295971 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281470 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281470 [Epidemiologic survey of acute poisoning in the south area of the Community of Madrid: The VEIA 2004 study.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281469&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295972%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There is an important increase (34%) of cases and the incidence surpasses all published in our country. There are no gender differences nor in the whole neither the Health Area Census, but there are differences in IAVIS, IAVE and IAVD. IAVIS increase in 35%. Benzodiacepines poisoning increases two-fold as well as antidepressive drugs do in women. In men also increase, but in a minor extent. Acetaminophen remains the same in 23%. NSAID's, adjuvants and myorelaxants increase in women as do also alcohol and other poisons that almost equal men's. There are 13 cases of IAVIS in patients with alimentary disorders. Among men, a quarter are illicit drug abusers. In IAVE, the group without alcoholism grows and the total decreases. Illicit drugs duplicate the number of the former year. ... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281469 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281469 [Study of the conpsumption of innapropiate medicaments in elder hospitalized in the Internal Medicine Service.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281468&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295973%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The half of the elders takes at least a medicament of unnecessary form, and the majority of these medicaments favors appearance of EAD. PMID: 19295973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281468 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281468 [Influence of a W3 fatty acids oral enhanced formula in clinical and biochemical parameters of head and neck cancer ambulatory patients.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281467&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295974%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: At dose taken, inmuno-enhanced formula increased blood proteins (albumin, prealbumin and transferrin) concentrations and decresed CRP. The increase of fat mass was higher in patients with better w3/w6 ratios. PMID: 19295974 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281467 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281467 [Visceral leishmaniasis and bronchial asthma: influence of steroid therapy in the development of the macrophage activation syndrome and relative adrenal insufficiency.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281465&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295975%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the clinical case of a 63 year-old patient, immunoincompetent as a consequence of secondary chronic steroid therapy to asthmatic bronchopaty that experiences an uncommon form of visceral leishmaniasis in our area, consistent in multiorganic failure in the context of the development of a macrophage activation syndrome. PMID: 19295975 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281465 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281465 [Suppurative thrombophlebitis central venous catheterization.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281463&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295976%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ramos Martínez A, Sánchez Romero I, Saura Lorente PA, Parajón Díaz A Suppurative thrombophlebitisis a very infrequent complication of the central venous catheterization. The majority of the cases are produced by species of staphylococci. A 22-year-old colombian-woman, student, without toxic habits was admitted because of temporary left astrocytoma (grade II). Nine days after implementing a catheter in the right subclavian vein she presented high fever (39.5 degrees C), shivers, progressive right side neck swelling and odinofagia. She had leukocytosis (26,300 cells/mul) and normal cerebrospinal fluid. After withdrawing the catheter, Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in the tip of the catheter and in four bottles of blood cultures. A neck CT demonstrated exp... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281463 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281463 [Peritoneal tuberculosis as a complication in a case of unclassifiable myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281461&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295977%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 68-year-old male with a diagnosis of unclassifiable myelodysplatic/myeloproliferative disease (WHO classification), under prolonged steroid treatment and unsuccesful chemotherapy response, who developed progressive asthenia, thoracic pain, minimal efforts dyspnea, and abdominal distension, that initially was suspicious of splenic rupture. Exploratory laparotomy showed multiple peritoneal implants, and a diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis was obtained from local biopsy. Definitive diagnosis included a positive result to culture and PCR urine test, together with a possible pleural and splenic tuberculous affectation. Response to tuberculostatic treatment was successful. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case with such characteristics. PMID... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281461 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281461 [Acute renal failure in a young male with cellulitis in the lower leg.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281459&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295978%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 38-year-old patient affected by a fulminant necrotizing fascitiis by Streptococcus Pyogenes which presented at admission with lower leg cellulitis and acute renal failure. PMID: 19295978 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281459 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281459 [Optic neuromyelitis: Main differences with multiple sclerosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281457&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295979%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is a revision of this not very common illness, considering that its prevalence in our country has gone in increase. We compare between the optic neuromyelitis and the multiple sclerosis, being based on the main ones characteristic clinical-epidemic that distinguishes these two pathologies, considered by many clinical variants of oneself illness. PMID: 19295979 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281457 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281457 [Perioperatory artificial nutrition.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281455&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295980%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Luis DA, Aller R, Izaola O Malnutrition increases post surgical morbimortality, hospital stance and economical costs. Possibilities of nutritional intervention in surgical patients are important. Early enteral nutrition is better than total parenteral nutrition in patients under surgery. Periroperaoty nutritional support must be administrated to patients with severe or middle undernutrition and will be under surgery, during 7-14 days before surgical intervention, if this intervention could be delayed. Total parenteral nutrition will be not used regularly in patients under mayor digestive surgical procedures. Inmunonutrition has been demonstrated useful in surgical patients. Evidence demonstrates that inmunotritional formulas decrease incidence of infections, hospital stance an... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281455 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281455 [Autoimmunity from the medicine based on Virchow's postulates to the medicine based on the postulates of the molecular biology and molecular epidemiology.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281453&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295981%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blasco Patiño F PMID: 19295981 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281453 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281453 [Pneumocephalus after cocaine inhalation.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281452&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295982%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aomar Millán IF, Aguilar Cruz I, Pérez Fernández L, López Pérez L, Pozo J PMID: 19295982 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281452 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281452 [Ileal endometriosis as cause of intestinal obstruction: A case presentation.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281451&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295983%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: R Ruiz D, M Pacheco F, O Oliden G PMID: 19295983 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281451 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281451 [Muscle weakness as first manifestation of panhypopituitarism secondary to empty sella syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281450&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295984%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paz Flores C, Rosales Carballa J, Blanco Loberías J PMID: 19295984 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281450 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281450 [High intestinal haemorrhage in patient with Schöelin-Henoch purpura.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281448&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295985%26dopt%3DAbstract [High intestinal haemorrhage in patient with Schöelin-Henoch purpura.] An Med Interna. 2008 Jun;25(6):309 Authors: Baños Madrid R, Alemán Lorca F, Alajarín Cervera M, Serrano Jiménez A, Alberca de Las Parras F, Molina Martínez J, Carballo Alvarez F PMID: 19295985 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281448 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281448 [Slow progression primary pulmonar leiomiosarcoma.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281444&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295986%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Benito García P, Fuertes Martín A, Santos Corraliza E, Bahamonde Cabria S, Merchán Rodríguez R PMID: 19295986 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281444 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281444 [Association between the use of antipsychotic drugs and the metabolic disorders in a Spanish adult population setting.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281441&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295987%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sicras Mainar A, Rejas Gutiérrez J, Navarro Artieda R, Blanca Tamayo M PMID: 19295987 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281441 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281441 [Emerging zoonosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281439&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19295988%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arias Miranda IM, Fonseca Aizpuru EM, González García ME, Barrero López AG PMID: 19295988 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281439 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 2281439 [New drugs in breast cancer.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764731&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769739%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khosravi Shahi P, Pérez Manga G PMID: 18769739 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764731 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764731 [Detection and initial management of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome in medicine emergency room: 24 hours follow-up in a general hospital.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764730&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769740%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: SIRS is a prevalent situation in ER with a high percentage of admissions. Most of SIRS were of infectious origin (sepsis). Major attention is needed among physicians to establish a promptly diagnose and starting support measures that improve their prognosis. PMID: 18769740 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764730 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764730 [Analysis of the poisonings by lithium in a department of internal medicine.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764729&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769741%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Lithium intoxications can involve severe complications, even death. Narrow control is encouraged in polymedicated and elderly patients, and in concommitant treatment with antidepressant and neuroleptics. PMID: 18769741 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764729 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764729 [Efficiancy profile in the neurological referrals effectuate reference specialists: use case-mix system adjusted clinical groups.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764728&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769742%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Adjusted morbidity by ACG explains an important part of the referrals variability. A low percentage was derived to neurology. The study results must be interpreted cautiously even after adjustment by age, gender and morbidity. Should the results be confirmed it would allow an improvement in the measurement of referrals for clinical management in the PCT. PMID: 18769742 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764728 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764728 [Spirometry and echocardiography use in hospitalised patients due to COPD or heart failure.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764727&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769743%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: We found a small percentage of COPD patients who had spirometry during hospitalization due to COPD exacerbation. This peculiar pattern of the limited use of the confirmatory diagnostic test appear disease-specific since we also found a large percentage of patient with heart failure who had echocardiography during their hospitalization. PMID: 18769743 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764727 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764727 [Peptostreptococcus Endocarditis: presentation of two cases and literature review.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764726&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769744%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe two new cases of Peptostreptococcus endocarditis, one case of Peptostreptococcus micros prosthetic valve endocarditis and the other of Peptostreptococcus assaccharolyticus tricuspid native valve endocarditis in an intravenous drug user (IDU) patient and review nine cases previously reported. PMID: 18769744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764726 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764726 [Mortality due to heart involvement in the catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764725&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769745%26dopt%3DAbstract We reported a CAPS case, possibily afterward sting wasp triggering, with acute heart failure during evolution. The patient died despite angiographic stents, anticoagulation, corticoids and plasmaphereses treatment carried out. PMID: 18769745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764725 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764725 [Recurrent parathyroid cyst: A clinical case.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764724&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769746%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented a clinical case of recurrent parathyroid cyst and his natural evolution, due to patient rejects surgery, being necessary repeated punctures. It hasn't become malignant after 10 years and his functional status wasn't changed, being necessary to accomplish repeated punctures aspirations each 2-3 months for local bothers. PMID: 18769746 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764724 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764724 [Tracheobronchial wall thickening secondary to herpesvirus infection in a patient with Goods syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764723&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769747%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe an oligosymptomatic patient with Good syndrome (thymoma and hypogammaglobulinemia) in who a follow-up chest computed tomography showed circumferential tracheobronchial wall thickening. Bronchoscopy demonstrated tracheobronchitis with necrotic, vesicular and blister areas. The histopathological and immunohistochemical findings were compatible with herpes simplex virus infection. The therapeutical response to oral acyclovir was satisfactory. PMID: 18769747 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764723 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764723 [Garlic and cardiovascular risk.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764722&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769748%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Luis DA, Aller R Garlic is one of the oldest dietary vegetables. In this article, we ll review the evidences of cardiovascular risk factors and garlic consumption, analizing the influence on lipid levels, vascular endothelium and platelet aggregation. Regular consumption of 5 g (raw garlic) twice per day during 42 days decreases levels of cholesterol and triglyceride. However, almost all lipid studies have been realized in animals. In animal models (dogs and rats), it has been demonstrated a dose depending hypotensive effect, too. Garlic consumption has demonstrated an activation of fibrinolisis and a downregulation of coagulation, with a decrease in the rate of thrombogenesis. These results have been repeated by other work, in which a garlic alcoholic extract is a potent inhi... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764722 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764722 [Mediastinal germ-cell tumours.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764721&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769749%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Díaz Muñoz de la Espada VM, Khosravi Shahi P, Hernández Marín B, Encinas García S, Arranz Arija JA, Pérez-Manga G Germ-cell tumours of male ussually arise from the testis. However, in 2-5% of the cases, they also occur outside of the testis as a primary site without evidence of testicular primary tumour. This infrequent entity often appears in the body midline, predominantly in mediastinum and retroperitoneum. Mediastinal germ-cell tumours (MGCT) shall be included in the differential diagnosis of any mediastinic tumour of unknown origin. An accurate diagnosis is essential, due to the fact that these tumours are curable with chemotherapy. The histopathologic and clinical features, and its differences with germ-cell tumours from testicular origin ar... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764721 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764721 [Chest pain and left bundle branch block without myocardial ischemia.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764720&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769750%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Puerta González-Miró Ide L, Piñol-Ripoll G, Río Ligorit AD PMID: 18769750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764720 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764720 [Fever of unknown origin: Unusual form of presentation of Cogan s syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764719&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Solé Altarriba E, Garcés Jarque JM, Nogués Solán X, Díez Pérez A PMID: 18769751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764719 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764719 [Mycotic aortic infrarrenal aneurysm rupture by Staphylococcus aureus origined in skin lesions.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764718&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769752%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Vicente E, Abdel-Hadi Alvarez H, Pellicer Algora MR PMID: 18769752 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764718 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764718 [Psoriatic arthritis complicated with secondary amyloidosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764717&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769753%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pérez Silvestre J, Campos Fernández C, Baixauli Rubio A, Calvo Catalá J, González-Cruz MI, Herrera Ballester A PMID: 18769753 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764717 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764717 [Serum free light chains: Clinical utility.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764716&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769754%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Encinas Madrazo A, González García ME, Cepeda Piorno J, González Huerta AJ, Fernández Rodríguez E PMID: 18769754 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764716 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764716 [Adverse events due to chest drainage insertion.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764715&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769755%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Obón-Azuara B, Gutiérrez-Cía I, Ruiz-Gurbindo JL PMID: 18769755 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764715 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764715 [Extreme elevated erythrocyte sedimentation vs. C-reactive protein.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764714&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18769756%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Castellote Varona FJ PMID: 18769756 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764714 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764714 [Development on squamous-cell cancer of the head and neck.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597487&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604329%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Sáenz JA, Bueno Muiño C PMID: 18604329 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597487 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597487 [Effectivity of Cetuximab monotherapy in the treatment of refractory advanced cancer of the head and neck.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597486&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604330%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Cetuximab monotherapy has a modest effectivity in the treatment of refractory CHN, but with a limited toxicity. Future studies should use combinations of cetuximab with others effective chemotherapeutic drugs in the treatment of CHN, such as taxanes. PMID: 18604330 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597486 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597486 [Tolerance to celecoxib and meloxicam in patients with intolerance to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597485&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604331%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We consider that there are patients with tolerance to low dosages of COX-2 inhibitors who show a reaction on increasing the administered dosage, which means that their tolerance should be taken into account and checked in the long term. PMID: 18604331 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597485 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597485 [Characteristics and management of epileptic seizures in emergency department snd diagnostic correlation at discharge.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597484&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604332%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: We found a false positive diagnosis in 33% of patients, and the most important confounding pathology was sincope and stroke. High percentaje of pathological findings in neuroimaging studies were found. Electroencefalographic and toxicological studies were performed less than is recommended. PMID: 18604332 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597484 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597484 [Accuracy of pleural fluid cytology in malignant effusions.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597483&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604333%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: At least a second PF specimen should be submitted immediately for cytologic analyis in all PE of unknown cause, when the first analysis is not contributory. To delay this second analysis does not increase diagnostic yield. The percentage of cases in which cytologic study of the PF established the diagnosis of malignant PE depends on the tumor type and on certain PF biochemical characteristics such as the PF to serum glucose ratio. PMID: 18604333 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597483 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597483 [Breast cancer metastases in the iris: does treatment modifies natural history of the illness?] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597482&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604334%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 30-year-old woman with an infiltrant duct carcinoma of the breast pT2N2M0 HER2 positive. Six months after primary radical treatment she had a systemic relapse with multiples metastatic sites, so several treatment with trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy were started. After 4 years patient presented multiple white-coloured micronodules in the iris of the right eye. Only a 3-7.8% of ocular metastases are located in the iris. With mantenaince therapy with trastuzumab natural history of the illness has changed. Several studies had analyzed if metastases in the brain during treatment with trastuzumab have increased in comparison with the pretrastuzumab era. The infrequent presentation of metastases in the anterior uveal makes difficult to establish if it is an ... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597482 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597482 [Middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke presentation of miliar tuberculosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597481&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604335%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case with a middle cerebral artery ischemic strocke as a first symptom of miliar tuberculosis. PMID: 18604335 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597481 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597481 [An infrequent cause of pulmonary thromboembolism.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597480&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604336%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of pulmonary thromboembolism in a young patient triggered by a long haul travel, in which a homocygotic mutation in the gene of the metilentetrahidrofolate reductase was demonstrated. This mutation can cause hyperhomocysteinemia that is a recognized risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). In the management of these patients, the levels of homocysteine should be lowered, as well as use of thromboprophylaxis before transitory risk situations. It is important to know when the screening should be performed, because they are behind an important number of cases of VTE. PMID: 18604336 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597480 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597480 [Approximation to Palliative Care in the advanced non-malignant diseases.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597479&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604337%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Navarro Sanz R, López Almazán C Nowadays Palliative Medicine (PM) is changing from a specific point of view towards patients with advanced cancer, to another more generic that also keep in mind patients with advanced non malignant disease. Likewise it is more and more deeply rooted customs that the end-of-life care has become a fundamental right of our Society. But as a matter of fact, these patients with non-cancer diseases unusually go into a Palliative Care (PC) programme. It is known the difficulty to diagnosis the end of life clinical condition (EOLCC) in them. In this article we comment the justification and restriction of PC in patients with non-malignant cancer diseases, as well as the paradoxical situation to come out, in spite of the increasing programes of... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597479 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597479 [Congenital heart diseases and sport.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597478&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604338%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Martínez Quintana E, Agredo Muñoz J, Rodríguez González F, Nieto Lago V Congenital heart diseases are a frequent cause of cardiology consultation. New diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have allowed greater survival and quality of life of patients who wish to participate in sports. What they can do is not always easy to determine. Guidelines are helpful at the time of deciding, although finally is the doctor the one that must determine in each case the situation of the patient and the type of exercise they can do depending on the severity and type of cardiopathy. PMID: 18604338 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597478 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597478 [Flaccid tetraparesia and disconnection in an alcoholic patient affected by pneumonia.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597477&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604339%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pérez Ramírez A, Ros R, García-Valdecasas Campelo E, López García JA, González Reimers E, Santolaria Fernández F PMID: 18604339 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597477 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597477 [Sleep study in HIV patients.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597476&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604340%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marcos Sánchez F, Albo Castaño MI, Casallo Blanco S, Vizuete Calero A, Vivas Del Val M, Herrero Domingo A PMID: 18604340 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597476 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597476 [The importance of A1 and B apoproteins as cardiovascular risk markers.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597475&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604341%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sánchez FM, Albo Castaño MI, Casallo Blanco S, Vizuete Calero A, Matías Salces L PMID: 18604341 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597475 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597475 [Hypersensitivity syndrome to oxcarbazepine.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597474&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604342%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hernández Pérez JM, Hernández García CE PMID: 18604342 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597474 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597474 [Aplastic anemia associated with hepatitis C virus infections.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597473&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604343%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Morano Amado LE, Baz Lomba A, Solla Ruiz I, Lite Alvarez JM PMID: 18604343 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597473 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597473 [Tumoral markers in acute exacerbations of pulmonary fibrosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597472&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18604344%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Monterrubio Villar J, Córdoba López A PMID: 18604344 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597472 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597472 [Role of tea flavonoids in cardiovascular protection.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532604&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560675%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Luis DA, Aller R PMID: 18560675 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532604 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532604 [Characteristics of Guillain-Barré syndrome in the healthy area III of Aragon Country.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532603&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560676%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: GBS incidence in Aragon Country is similar to that found in other studies. An increase with age and an upward tendency during the winter months was observed. High percentage of abnormalities in ECG but the majority of patients was asymptomatic. PMID: 18560676 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532603 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532603 [Evaluation of the management of inhalers by the nursing personnel in a reference hospital.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532602&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560677%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The percentage of mistakes in the inhalation technique by the nursing personnel was high. The health personnel must have an adequate level of training in order to correctly instruct the patient, because the efficacy of inhaled treatment greatly depends on the adequacy of the technique. PMID: 18560677 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532602 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532602 [Pneumonia above 80 years, admitted to the hospital.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532601&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560678%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: a) Internist receive patients sicker than Pneumologists; b) Important mortality in these very old patients of 16.7%, and progressive according the FINE severiy index, in spite of correct therapy; c) Rapid initiation of Antibiotics did not decreased mortality; d) Mortality did not change following strict or variant Guidelines; and e) There are areas of quality improvement in our Hospitals. PMID: 18560678 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532601 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532601 [The autoinmune hepatitis-primary biliary cirrhosis overlap syndrome: a case report.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532600&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560679%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 26-year-old woman with a serious acute hepatitis that fulfills the diagnostic criteria of the overlap syndrome and that showed a satisfactory response to oral corticoid therapy. PMID: 18560679 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532600 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532600 [Serotonin syndrome: four cases report and review of the literature.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532599&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560680%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe four elderly patients that presented with the classic triad. They presented the symptoms in average at the third day after the initiation or variation of the treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. All had a favorable response with the suspension of medications and, in three cases, with the treatment with chlorpromazine. We believe it is a potentially fatal but reversible condition, probably underdiagnosed that requires a high index of suspicion. PMID: 18560680 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532599 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532599 [Adrenal faillure caused by primary adrenal non-hodgking lymphoma: a case report and review of the literature.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532598&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560681%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of 78-year old man who presented with symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. The computed tomography (CT) scan showed the presence of bilateral adrenal masses. A CT-scan guided needle biopsy revealed diffuse large- B cell lymphoma. The absence of pathological findings in clinical, bone marrow and CT scan examinations supported the diagnosis of primary non- Hodgkin Lymphoma of the adrenal glands. The patient was treated with four cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy with Rituximab, liposomal Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine and Prednisolone. At the end of fourth cycle there was radiological improvement but the chemotherapy was stopped because of IV grade toxicity. He completed treatment with radiotherapy of right adrenal mass. Few days after finishing radiation therapy the p... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532598 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532598 [Systemic mastocitosis: Systematic review.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532597&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560682%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Molina-Garrido MJ, Mora A, Guillén-Ponce C, Guirado-Risueño M, Molina MJ, Molina MA, Carrato A Mastocitosis is a hematologic malignance characterized by an anormal proliferation of mastocites. In a consess classification in 2001, it was distinguished between matters limited to skin and systemic matters (70% of osseous involvement and 50% of hepatomegaly). The most typical symptoms are skin lesions and systemic manifestations due to mediators secreted by tumoral cells. They are useful chemotherapy to reduce the tumoral burden and antyhystaminic to control systemic manifestations. Interpheron is useful in most of systemic and local manifestations, and it is recommended to use prednisona before the use of this medication. PMID: 18560682 [PubMed - in process] (Source... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532597 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532597 [Uveitis: A challenge for internist.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532596&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560683%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calvo Hernández LM, Bautista Salinas RM, Suárez Cabrera M PMID: 18560683 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532596 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532596 [Mixed infection due to Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium malariae: Diagnostic uselfulness of molecular methods.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532595&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560684%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Campos Franco J, Llovo Taboada J, López Rodríguez R, Mallo González N, Cortizo Vidal S, Alende Sixto R PMID: 18560684 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532595 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532595 [Axillary trombosis and pulmonary embolism alter pacemaker implantation.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532594&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560685%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Polo-Romero FJ, Gálvez-Hernández G, Andreu-Plaza J, Atienza-Ayala SV PMID: 18560685 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532594 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532594 [Feber secondary to appendicetomy.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532593&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560686%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Belhassen García M, Pardo Lledías J, Carpio Pérez A, López Bernus A, Fuentes Pardo L PMID: 18560686 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532593 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532593 [Neurofibrosarcoma with pulmonary metastasis in patient with neurofibromatosis type I.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532592&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560687%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Merchán Rodríguez R, Cacabelos Pérez P, Delgado C, Alañá García M PMID: 18560687 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532592 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532592 [Acidosis lactic by metformin.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532591&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560688%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marchena Yglesias PJ, García González I, Rico Villoria N, Castellanos Llauger P, Ricart Conesa A PMID: 18560688 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532591 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532591 [Pleural effusion associated with diclofenac.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532590&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560689%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nicolás-Sánchez FJ, Sarrat-Nuevo RM, Fernández-Cabrera L, Cabau-Rubies J PMID: 18560689 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532590 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532590 [How useful is the routine HIV screening?] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532589&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18560690%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chocarro Martínez A, González López A, García García I, Aleixos Zuriaga M PMID: 18560690 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532589 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1532589 [Local recurrence after lung cancer lung.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450555&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432359%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jarabo Sarceda JR, Torres García AJ PMID: 18432359 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450555 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450555 [Local recurrence after non-small cell lung cancer surgery: Prognosis variables.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450554&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432360%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The most important prognosis factor of local recurrence after surgery in these patients were the infiltration of the pleura, followed of the hilio-mediastínica ganglionary affectation and the degree of histological differentiation. PMID: 18432360 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450554 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450554 [Hemoglobinopathies diagnosed at the University Hospital Ntra. Sra. de Candelaria and its area of reference in Santa Cruz de Tenerife during one year.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450553&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432361%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The high number of carriers found from Canary Islands, should be the start to design prospective studies on population groups, in order to know the hemoglobinopathies prevalence and to perform control and prevention official programs in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. PMID: 18432361 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450553 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450553 [Epidemiologic survey of acute poisoning in the south area of the Community of Madrid: The Veia 2004 study.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450552&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432362%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There is an important increase (34%) of cases and the incidence surpasses all published in our country. There are no gender differences nor in the whole neither the Health Area Census, but there are differences in IAVIS, IAVE and IAVD. IAVIS increase in 35%. Benzodiacepines poisoning increases two-fold as well as antidepressive drugs do in women. In men also increase, but in a minor extent. Acetaminophen remains the same in 23%. NSAID's, adjuvants and myorelaxants increase in women as do also alcohol and other poisons that almost equal men's. There are 13 cases of IAVIS in patients with alimentary disorders. Among men, a quarter are illicit drug abusers. In IAVE, the group without alcoholism grows and the total decreases. Illicit drugs duplicate the number of the former year. ... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450552 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450552 [Efficency of bortezomib and dexamethasone in relapsed multiple myeloma treatment: retrospective study in consecutive cases.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450551&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432363%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The combination of bortezomib and dexamethasone is an effective and safe treatment in second line of refractory MM, with a manageable toxicity. PMID: 18432363 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450551 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450551 [Concurrent lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders in three patients.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450550&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432364%26dopt%3DAbstract We present two patients with a diagnosis of chronic lymphoproliferative syndrome, chronic lymphocytic leukemia B (CLL B) and lymphoplasmacytic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), who developed chronic myeloproliferative syndrome: polycythemia vera (PV) and Philadelphia-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) respectively, and a third patient with chronic myeloproliferative syndrome, polycythemia vera (PV), who developed an undefined immunophenotype cycline D1-positive chronic lymphoproliferative syndrome. The cases included in literature are scarce, and it is not known whether some common mechanism can explain both processes' pathogeneses and the control mechanisms of one process over the other. PMID: 18432364 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450550 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450550 [Hemoperitoenum as presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma: experience in three cases with spontaneous tumoral rupture and review of the literature.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450549&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432365%26dopt%3DAbstract We report three patients admitted to our centre with acute hemoperitoneum secondary to non-traumatic rupture as a first manifestation of not previously diagnosed HCC. A review of the related literature is also performed. PMID: 18432365 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450549 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450549 [Myelomatous ascites.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450548&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432366%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Young P, Finn BB, Pellegrini D, Bruetman JE, Shanley CM, Tolosa Vilell C, Trimarchi H Ascites is rare in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). It may be due to diverse mechanisms, most frequently because of an increased permeability of the peritoneum or because of portal hypertension due to liver infiltration. Myelomatous ascites occurs more frequently in patients having Ig-G or Ig-A paraprotein and their prognosis is poor. It is submitted the case of a female patient aged 50 years with IgA-kappa MM, who evolved with cardiac failure (CF), plasma cells leukemia and ascites of mixed cause, because of peritoneal infiltrate of myelomatous cells, hepatic compromise and CF. A review of the different causes of ascites in patients with MM is performed. There are also summarized all mye... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450548 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450548 [Coxsackie virus infection. Associated with myositis and polyarthritis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450547&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432367%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gómez Rodríguez N, Ibáñez Ruán J, González Rodríguez M A wide spectrum of muscle disorders caused by Coxsackie B virus, ranging from acute nonspecific myalgia to rhabdomyolisis have been described. Arthritis in not widely recognised as an either manifestation of Coxsackie virus infection, and only ten patients has been reported previously. A case of polymyositis and polyarthritis associated with primary Coxsackie B infection in a 6-year-old girl is reported. Seroconversion of IgM and IgG antibodies for Coxsackie virus B was observed coinciding with the clinical features: fever, herpangine, polyarthritis, erythematous macular rash, myalgia and muscle weakness with high levels of aldolase and creatine kinase. Electromyographic changes of myosit... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450547 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450547 [Periodic fever familial.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450546&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432368%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Estébanez Muñoz M, Gómez Cerezo J, López Rodríguez M, Pagán Muñoz B, Barbado Hernández FJ The familial periodic fevers are Known as autoinflammatory syndromes. It is important in clinical practice to recognize these uncommon illnesses characterized by recurrent bouts of unspecific systemic symptoms associated to elevation of acute phase reactants without autoantibodies or underlying infection. The clinical suspicion supported on the molecular diagnosis represents a new perspective in relation to treatment and prognosis of these patients. PMID: 18432368 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450546 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450546 [Infradiagnosis of iron deficiency in ambulatory patients due to wrong use and biochemical markers limitations: Utility of reticulocyte hemoglobin content.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450545&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432369%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: González García ME, Cepeda Piorno J, González Huerta AJ, Fernández Alvarez C PMID: 18432369 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450545 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450545 [Cryoglobulinemia associated to cytomegalovirus primoinfection.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450544&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432370%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hurtado Carrillo L, Pinilla Moraza J, Daroca Pérez R, Moreno Azofra Mde L, Salcedo Aguilar J PMID: 18432370 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450544 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450544 [Pancreatic injuries: how attitudes does we adopte?] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450543&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432371%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Obón Azuara B, Gutiérrez Cía I, Luque Gómez P, Velilla Soriano C PMID: 18432371 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450543 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450543 [A 28 year-old woman non-HIV with Kaposi's sarcoma, thrombocytopenic purpura and hypogammaglobulinemia.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450542&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432372%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fonseca Aizpuru EM, Arias Miranda I, García-Alcalde ML, Nuño Mateo FJ PMID: 18432372 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450542 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450542 [Perianal disease with slow evolution.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450541&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432373%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oropesa Juanes R, Abril López de Medrano V, Huguet JM, Roig JV, Ballester JE, Ortega E PMID: 18432373 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450541 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450541 [Middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke as a first symtom of miliar tuberculosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450540&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18432374%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zalba Etayo B, Obón Azuara B, Gutiérrez Cía I, Villanueva Anadón B, Ridruejo Sáez R PMID: 18432374 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450540 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450540 [Prognostic indicators in pulmonary thromboembolism.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450567&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377186%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calvo Romero JM, Lima Rodríguez EM PMID: 18377186 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450567 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450567 [Low-molecular-weight heparin without oral anticoagulants for the tratment of deep vein thrombosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450566&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377187%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Secondary prophylaxis of DVT with LMWH is as safe and effective as classical treatment with oral anticoagulants. In this study the 2.5-year period fracture rate was similar in both groups of treatment. PMID: 18377187 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450566 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450566 [Major close space bleeding in patients on anticoagulation with acenocumarol or non fractionned heparin.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450565&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377188%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In our study, the majority of patients under anticoagulation with CM had INR values above the recommended range at the time of BCS, in contrast with those on HS that had a PTT within the therapeutic range at the time of the BCS. A previous bleeding episode was an independent risk factor for a BCS episode. Bleeding was a late complication in the CM group and frequently in the CNS, while BCS was more frequently associated with muscular or retroperitoneal sites in the HS treated group. BCS related mortality was 15%. Close monitoring of INR is crucial to minimize bleeding complications. PMID: 18377188 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450565 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450565 [Sleep apnea syndrome in heart failure. Effect of continuous positive airway pressure.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450564&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377189%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The prevalence of SAS in patients with heart failure due to systolic dysfunction is very high. CPAP treatment improved the EF in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. PMID: 18377189 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450564 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450564 [Tako-tsubo syndrome (transient apical dyskinesia). An entity that can mimic a myocardial infarction.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450563&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377190%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of Tako-Tsubo syndrome after thyroid surgery. PMID: 18377190 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450563 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450563 [Necrotizing systemic sarcoidosis with pulmonary and central nervous system involvement.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450562&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377191%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of a man who develops granulomas with extensive necrosis in a systemic sarcoidosis that affected the lung and the central nervous system. This finding made us to make the diagnosis of tuberculosis and delay the specific treatment. PMID: 18377191 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450562 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450562 [Pneumonitis associated to methotrexate.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450561&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377192%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of MTX pneumonitis in a 56-year old woman with autoimmune thrombocytopenia who presented with subacute nonproductive cough, dyspnea at rest, fever, and malaise. Chest roentgenogram demonstrated bilateral diffuse interstitial and alveolar infiltration. Infectious diseases were ruled out and methotrexte-induced pneumonitis was suspected. MTX was discontinuated and methylprednisolone was prescribed. Patient improved progressively. After eight weeks, radiologic abnormalities and symptoms had disappeared. PMID: 18377192 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450561 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450561 [Acute miocardial infarction in pregnancy of 39 week treated with fibrinolysis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450560&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377193%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 39 years old woman at ehr 39th week of pregancy who presented acute miocardial infarction with clinics and electrocardiography criteria and was trated with systemic fibrynolisis. After this was traslated to hemodynamic service of referency hospital were was done cateterism thas confirmed the coronary lession. 24 hours after she had an newborn without secuels. PMID: 18377193 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450560 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450560 [Transient ischemic attack associated with a calcinosis cerebri syndrome.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450559&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377194%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 71 years old man suffering from transient ischemic attack associated with a calcinosis cerebri (Fahr s disease). Arterial hypertension was the unique vascular risk factor disclosed. PMID: 18377194 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450559 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450559 [Adjuvant treatment of operable breast cancer.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450558&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377195%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khosravi Shahi P, Izarzugaza Perón Y, Encinas García S, Díaz Muñoz de la Espada VM, Pérez Manga G Breast cancer(BC) is the most frequent neoplasm in women of the west countries. The treatment of BC is very complex, and include the combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonetherapy and immunotherapy. Surgery is the gold standard in the radical treatment of BC. Anthracyclines and taxanes are very important in the adjuvant treatment of BC. These drugs have shown an increased disease-free-survival and overall survival in several studies. Tamoxifen has been the gold standard adjuvant hormonetherapy for the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive early BC for many years, but the third-generation aromatase inhibitors (... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450558 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450558 [Do we define the copd correctly?] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450557&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377196%26dopt%3DAbstract This article s objective is to make a reflexion about the concept COPD, for the physicians contribute to their divulgation to the population and very specially to help to the tobacco desertion. Besides we want to reveal that the term has been well-finished due to the advance in the knowledge of aetiology, physiopathology, and radiology techniques. Although, we think that the acronym still includes entities with a very different features. We hope to clarify this concept in the future, establishing different phenotypes and mainly with molecular biology. PMID: 18377196 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450557 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450557 [Letters to the editor.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450556&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377197%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Artigues Barceló A, Ferragut Reus M, Sierra Verruga B, Navarro Calzada J, Sánchez Marteles M, Navarro Gil J, Nicolás Sánchez FJ, Ribes Amorós I, Cervera Del Pino M, Sarrat Nuevo RM, Bestard Solivellas J, Cabau Rúbies J, Asensio-Sánchez VM, Villamil Cajoto I, Masa Vázquez L, Fernández Benito J, Valdés Bermejo R, Fleta Asín B, Mozota Duarte J, Sancho Serrano MA, Perelló R, Supervía A, Jiménez J, Pallas O PMID: 18377197 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450556 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1450556 [Genetic and clinical subtype of breast cancer: treatment individualization] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450590&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278992%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khosravi Shahi P, Pérez Manga G PMID: 18278992 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450590 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450590 [Cancer in patients with venous thromboembolic disease] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450589&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278993%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Almost one fifth of patients with VTD in our area had cancer, more frequently an adenocarcinoma. Cancer is infrequently diagnosed after the diagnosis of VTD. Cancer in VTD is associated to a poor prognosis, with a remarkable frequency of adverse events. PMID: 18278993 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450589 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450589 [Adverse drug reactions in patients visiting a general hospital: a meta-analysis of results] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450588&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278994%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: ADRs constitute a major medical and economic problem with aspects that have yet to be defined. Greater efforts are warranted to unify criteria for the publication of results in observational studies on ARD and to determine the role played by some factors associated with their onset, e.g., sex, previous history and comorbidities. PMID: 18278994 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450588 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450588 [An exploratory study regarding the hypothetical human embryo donation in Chile] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450587&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278995%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: It could be suggested: gamete donation is more commented and generally accepted; embryo donation is a more conflicting and less discussed subject, as much to donate as to accept; cryopreservation is a complex subject, commented but also conflicting, whose acceptance or not, as well as the destiny of the probably cryopreserved embryos, depends on the believes that participants have about the origin of the life, personal ethics, and the religion. It could be possible to say that a hypothesis constructed in this study (to be verified in future quantitative researches) is that embryo donation could take place, for therapy of fertility, and exceptionally to research. PMID: 18278995 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450587 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450587 [Pyelonephritis and pregnancy. Our experience in a general hospital] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450586&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278996%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A urine culture must be obtained during the first trimester of pregnancy and should be repeated after completion of adequate therapy of an infection, particularly if bacteriuria is detected in the first trimester. PMID: 18278996 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450586 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450586 [Pulmonary infiltrates and fever in a HIV infected patient after Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450585&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278997%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of a patient who presented fever, pulmonary infiltrates and abdominal pain after P.jirovecii pneumonia, with isolated of CMV (positive shell-vial) from LBA and gastric biopsy. We propose a possible diagnosis of digestive and pulmonary CMV disease and we initiated treatment for this with clinical response. It results surprising the rapid progression to SIDA of the patient and we can suggest that a co-infection HIV-CMV could be the cause for the rapid immunological damage. PMID: 18278997 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450585 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450585 [Acute renal failure due to thrombotic microangiopathy associated with Castleman's disease] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450584&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278998%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 30-year-old man presenting with abdominal pain, fever, homodynamic instability, hepatosplenomegaly, acute renal failure, cervical lymph nodes, anaemia and thrombocytopenia. The patient was treated with empiric antibiotics, high dose corticosteroids, gammaglobulins, noradrenalin and diary intermittent haemodialysis, with an excellent response. The renal biopsy showed a thrombotic microangiopathy, the lymph node biopsy showed a Castleman s disease.Castleman s disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia) is a clinicopathological entity of unknown aetiology. A number of renal alterations have been described in association with the Castleman s disease. PMID: 18278998 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Int... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450584 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450584 [Treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with retinoid receptor X-selective ligands: endocrine and metabolic disorders] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450583&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18278999%26dopt%3DAbstract We report 2 patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, treated with bexarotene, that developed central hypothyroidism and dislipidaemia inmediately after the begining of this treatment. We also showed the successfully treatment response of these alterations and the total clinical remission after discontinuing the drug. PMID: 18278999 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450583 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450583 [69 years old male patient, with impairment of physical condition, hyperpigmentation, cutaneous lesion and a deficient response to treatment] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450582&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18279000%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Prieto de Paula JM, Aliaga Y Montilla MA, Alonso Fernández JI, Martín Serradilla JI, Relea Sarabia A, Villamandos Nicás V We submit the case of a male patient, suffering from a tuberculous ethiology adrenal primary insufficiency, showing a dermal lesion, in which necrotizing granulomas were found, and from which bacterial culture growth yielded mycobacterium bovis. Given the clinical findings, and awaiting for the bacterial culture result, a triple treatment with tuberculostatics was started, but had to be discontinued because of hepatic toxicity. After culture of cutaneous biopsy yielded micobaterium tuberculosis, treatment with streptomycin, rifampicin and etambutol was restarted. Three weeks later, in spite of increasing hydrocortisone dose to 40 mg, adrenal ... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450582 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450582 [Patient safety] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450581&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18279001%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muiño Miguez A, Jiménez Muñoz AB, Pinilla Llorente B, Durán García ME, Cabrera Aguilar FJ, Rodríguez Pérez MP Ensuring patient safety is essential for better heath care. Safety have gripped public attention ever since the release of the report "To Err is Human". To find strategies of promotion of patient safety has stimulated models that improve knowledge of adverse events. Adverse drug events are the most common cause of injury to hospitalized patients and are often preventable. Many tactics are available to make system changes to reduce errors and adverse events; they fall into five categories: Reduce complexity, optimise information processing, automate wisely, use constraints, and mitigate the unwanted side effects of change. These tactic... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450581 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450581 [Which is the role of the angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for the treatment of heart failure? Do we work in order to evidence/recommendations or to the pharmaceutical industry pression?] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450580&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18279002%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: de la Fuente Cid R, Varela Román A Chronic heart failure (CHF) represents the first cause of hospitalization in persons older than 6o years in our environment. Beside its incidence and prevalence is increasing although new therapeutic treatments. We think the recommendations of the guidelines of clinical practise are an important instrument to make decisions, although sometimes it is used a numeric language little clear. We do not have either to forget that sometimes patients selected for the clinical trials aren t really representative. Finally to add that pharmaceutical industry spends a lot of money on investigating active basics, but as company itself is needs to obtain benefits. With all of this, in this article we try to study the role of angiotensin II receptor blo... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450580 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450580 [Tetraparesis as first manifestation of hepatocellular carcinoma] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450579&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18279003%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Domínguez Fuentes B, García Gil D, Perea Cantero R, Aparicio Oliver JM PMID: 18279003 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450579 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450579 [A 50 year-old man with abdominal tumor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450578&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18320695%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fonseca Aizpuru EM, Nuño Mateo FJ, Fernández Palacio J, Menéndez Calderón MJ PMID: 18320695 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450578 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450578 [Bilateral sixth and unilateral partial third craneal nerve palsies after lumbar puncture] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450577&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18320697%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Asensio-Sánchez VM PMID: 18320697 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450577 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450577 [Day hospital as conventional hospitalization alternative in an internal medicine service of a first level center] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450576&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18320698%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Ordóñez MA, Moya Benedicto R, Villar Jiménez J, Sánchez Lora FJ PMID: 18320698 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450576 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450576 [Neurological symptoms as only one expression of fat embolism syndrome in politraumatized patient] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450575&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18320699%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Obón Azuara B, Gutiérrez Cía I, Luque Gómez P, Navarro Hernández MA PMID: 18320699 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450575 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450575 [Madelung disease and Raynaud] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450574&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18320700%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bugarín González R, Iglesias Caamaño M, del Río Martín P, García Rodríguez R, Vidal Castiñeira I, Pérez Crespo JM PMID: 18320700 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450574 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450574 [Commentary on a case of Heyde's syndrome] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450573&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18323006%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: García Fanjul RM, Antuña Braña MT, Lacort Fernández M PMID: 18323006 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450573 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1450573 [Implications of health outcomes research in the continuous improvement of the healthcare quality in the National Health Service.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450602&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275258%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Soto Alvarez J PMID: 18275258 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450602 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450602 [Study of the consults from the Department of General Surgery to the Department of Internal Medicine.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450601&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275259%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The task of the Internal Medicine specialist was not only the treatment of chronic diseases, but also to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of acute diseases related or unrelated to the cause of the admission. To point up the invalid specificity of cough as a guide symptom in the diagnosis of previously operated patients. The causes of death were almost exclusively related to the disease that resulted in the admission to the Department of Surgery or with its complications (17 of 19). PMID: 18275259 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450601 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450601 [Comorbidity, pluripathology, resource use and prognosis of patients hospitalized in Internal Medicine areas.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450600&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275260%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The IC and the concept of PP do not identify the same hospitalized patient population. Modifications of the PP definition, like PP3, or the analysis of the different clinical categories of PP and their associations, could improve the utility of this concept. PMID: 18275260 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450600 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450600 [Malignant lymphomas presenting as fever of unknown origin.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450599&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275261%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Most of patients with malignant lymphomas presenting as FUO had an advanced disease. The weight loss and the peripheral lymphadenopathy were the most frequent clinical features. Abdominal ultrasonography, lymphadenopathy biopsy and bone marrow biopsy were the procedures with more diagnostic utility. PMID: 18275261 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450599 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450599 [Rare disease at a primary care facility.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450598&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275262%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ortega Calvo M, García de la Corte F, Iglesias Bonilla P A pragmatic classification. Rare diseases (RD) might be a research target on primary care because their gift of scientific knowledge building. A rational scheme would be necessary for clinical and scientific findings.Retrospective long-term report of the most important RD achieved for a ten years period by a general practitioner at a non-urban primary care facility (Andalusia-Spain). Our results are classified as: a) rare adverse drug reactions (RADR); b) accurate RD diagnosis (RDD); and c) RD prevalence study (RDP). PMID: 18275262 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450598 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450598 [Enterococcal infective endocarditis: Description of 12 cases.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450597&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275263%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Martínez Odriozola P, Muñoz Sánchez J, Arriola Martínez P, Lizarralde Palacios E, Santamaría Jáuregui JM, Zuazo Meabe J, Cisterna Cáncer R, de la Villa FM We have performed a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with infective endocarditis due to Enterococcus in our hospital for a period of 12 years (1994-2005). We review clinical and microbiological aspects, therapy, and outcome. We found 12 cases that were 6 % of total endocarditis, and 7% of enterococcal bacteremia. Eight cases were male, and 4 were female, aged between 37 and 94 years. The causative organism of endocarditis was E. faecalis in 10 patients and E. faecium in 2. Two E. faecalis were resistant to aminoglycosides. Aortic valve was the most frequently affected with 9 cases,... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450597 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450597 [Difficult treatment of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis: A case report.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450596&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275264%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis diagnosed when investigating the reason for worsening of cardiac funtion. Prognosis and treatment of cardiac disorder were determined by thyrotoxicosis. The management needed a closed monitoring of thryroid function. Treatment was based on high doses of propylthiouracil and dexametasone, but they couldn t control cardiac condition and surgery was warranted. When amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis is refractory to medical treatment, we belive surgery should be considered earlier. PMID: 18275264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450596 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450596 [Aorto pulmonary fistula: Left-sided infective endocarditis in hiv and intravenous drugs abuser patient.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450595&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275265%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of HIV and IVDA patient admitted in hospital due to fever syndrome, with X-ray test normal and the first blood cultures negatives. CD4 count cell 90 mm3. It was impossible doing a transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and transtoracic echocardiogramma (TTE) only showed a moderate aortic insufficiency with conserved systolic function. Despite using antibiotics, antifungals and highly active antirretroviral therapy, he developed ARDS, and mechanical ventilation should be performed. At that moment, TEE showed an aorto pulmonary fistula due to left-sided IE. Further cultures was undergone and only one blood culture was positive to Staphylococcus aureus. Cardiac surgery was not indicated. The patient died 3 weeks later. PMID: 18275265 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales ... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450595 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450595 [All-trans retinoic acid sindrome and renal cortical necrosis.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450594&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275266%26dopt%3DAbstract We described a patient with acute promyelocytic leucemia (APL) who developed all-trans retinoic acid syndrome (ATRAS). ATRAS presents in patients with APL treated with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA). It has an incidence from 5-27% with mortality of 29%. ATRAS clinical manifestations are fever, hypotension, respiratory, renal and hepatic insufficiency, lung infiltrates, pleural and pericardic efussion, and generalized edema. It is secondary to ATRA effect on promyelocyte differentiation, which causes systemic inflammatory response syndrome, endothelium damage with increase in capillary permeability, microcirculation obstruction, and tissue infiltration. Treatment is based on ATRA suspension, steroids and support measures. PMID: 18275266 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina ... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450594 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450594 [Management of cancer pain.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450593&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275267%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khosravi Shahi P, Del Castillo Rueda A, Pérez Manga G Pain is a very frequent problem in patients with cancer, with a prevalence of 90% in advanced disease. The management of cancer pain is complex, and a multidimensional approach is necessary for its optimal treatment. Three types of pain have been described based on the neurophysiology of pain pathways (somatic, visceral and neuropathic pain). Numerous guidelines for the management of cancer pain have been issued by various organizations and researchers. The WHO guideline is the most used in the management of pain cancer.The opioids analgesics, of which morphine is the prototype, are the most important drugs in the treatment of cancer pain. Adjuvant drugs are used in the treatment of cancer pain, in order to enhace opio... Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450593 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450593 [Q Fever.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450592&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275268%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roca B Q fever is a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii. The infection is transmitted to humans mainly through aerosols generated from products of delivery of cows and other animals. Generally the disease presents acutely with fever, pneumonitis and hepatitis. But chronic endocarditis is also a possible occurrence. Diagnosis is usually made by serology. The acute form of the infection responds well to tetracyclines and other antibiotics. But endocarditis is difficult to treat, and its prognosis is grim. PMID: 18275268 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450592 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450592 [Letters to the editor.] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450591&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18275269%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fontseré Baldellou N, Andrés Santamaría M, Bella Cueto F, Ramírez de Arellano Serna M, Nicolás Sánchez FJ, Moreno Arias G, Gort Oromí A, Sarrat Nuevo RM, Nicolás Sánchez ME, Cabau Rúbies J, de Escalante Yangüela B, Aibar Arregui MA, Muñoz Villalengua M, Olivera González S, Moro MJ, Sarro M, Albéniz LF, Pérez G, Herrero E, A Del Castillo Rueda , Ravell Aumaitre JC, Khosravi Shahi P, Alvarez-Sala Walter LA, Arjona Sánchez A, Torres Tordera E, Martínez Cecilia D, Alonso Gómez J, Rufian Peña S PMID: 18275269 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450591 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450591 [Prognostic factors in community-acquired pneumonia] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450613&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18271648%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: de Miguel Diez J, Alvarez-Sala JL PMID: 18271648 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450613 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450613 [Prognostic factors in community acquired pneumonia. Prospective multicenter study in internal medical departments] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450612&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18271649%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Besides the fully accepted Fine scale criteria, albumin measurements should be included in routine evaluation in order to improve patient s prognostic classification. PMID: 18271649 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450612 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450612 [Relationship between objective data and health-related quality of life in COPD patients] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450611&cid=s_36975_49_f&fid=36975&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18271650%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We can conclude that, in our work, the parameters that better correlates objective data with health-related quality of life of COPD patients are the age and the severity of the obstruction. PMID: 18271650 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anales de Medicina Interna) Anales de Medicina Interna journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450611 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1450611