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K D Morley
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Systemic lupus erythematosus: causative factors and treatment.
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Estradiol levels in myocardial infarction.
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Thrombocytopenia and anti-Ro.
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Deep venous thrombosis after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective controlled study to determine the prophylactic effect of graded pressure stockings.
Graded pressure stockings significantly reduced the incidence of venographically determined deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after total hip arthroplasty. Seventy-six patients were studied; the incidence of DVT was 54 per cent in 41 control patients and 20 per cent in 35 patients who wore stockings. Administration of blood during the operation and in the first 24 h after operation, if given in excess of blood loss, was associated with a significantly increased risk of developing DVT. The application of graded pressure stockings and the avoidance of unnecessary perioperative blood transfusion are worth while in the management of total hip arthroplasty.
Verapamil in the management of hypertensive patients.
The hypotensive action of verapamil given orally was assessed in the outpatient management of patients with raised blood pressure, in a single blind study. Twenty-six hypertensive patients on no therapy, 14 on beta blockers and eight on methyldopa were more satisfactorily controlled when verapamil was substituted for the initial drug. There was a marked reduction in the number of side-effects, and the drug was given in many situations where beta blockade was contra-indicated.
The treatment of hypertension with verapamil.
In a randomised double blind cross over trial, verapamil produced significant dose dependent reductions in blood pressure in 23 patients. There were minimal side-effects. All patients had some contraindication to the use of beta blocker therapy, and the role of verapmil in this situation is discussed.
Initial experience with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: the role in clinical practice.
A series of 62 patients referred for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is reported. The pancreatic or biliary ductular systems were demonstrated in 42, the success rate of cannulation improving with experience. The technique was diagnostic in 25 of 31 patients referred with hepatobiliary problems and in 3 of 11 with suspected pancreatic pathology. In a further seven patients in this latter group the examination was helpful in management. Duodenoscopy, without duct cannulation, demonstrated carcinoma of the periampullary region in two patients. Pancreatitis occurred in two patients and cholangitis in one. There are few contra-indications to the examination which should be undertaken early in the investigation of patients with cholestasis.
Effect of corporal and antral gastrojejunostomy on canine gastric emptying of solid spheres and liquids.
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Antigen-binding peripheral blood lymphocytes in guinea-pigs immunized with human thyroglobulin and BCG.
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