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Moshal MG, Spitaels JM, Khan F. Ranitidine in uncomplicated duodenal ulceration. A double-blind endoscopically controlled trial. S Afr Med J 1981; 60:393-4. [PMID: 6269234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Fifty patients with endoscopically proven uncomplicated duodenal ulcers were given either ranitidine 150 mg twice daily or placebo for 4 weeks in a randomized double-blind study. After 4 weeks 76% of patients on ranitidine showed healing. Fifteen (60%) were completely healed, 5 (20%) were partly healed, and 5 had active unchanged ulcers. Of the patients on placebo 6 (27%) were completely healed, 6 (27%) were partly healed, 10 had active unchanged ulcers and 3 had absconded. Grouping partly healed with active ulcers, a Z value of 2,23 was obtained in the Mantel-Haenszel test (P = 0.013 in favour of ranitidine over placebo). Of 10 patients who were partly healed or had active ulcers after being given ranitidine in the first stage of the study, 7 healed on one further course in an open study and 3 still had active ulcers after two further courses. Of 16 patients who were partly healed or had active ulcers after 4 weeks on the placebo, 3 healed on one course of ranitidine, 6 healed on two courses, 6 still had active ulcers after two courses, and 1 absconded. No side-effects were noted. Ranitidine is a safe and effective drug for the treatment of active duodenal ulceration.
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Moshal MG, Spitaels JM, Khan F. A double-blind endoscopically controlled trial of ranitidine in a high incidence area. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY. SUPPLEMENT 1981; 69:129-31. [PMID: 6119777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Fifty patients with endoscopically diagnosed uncomplicated duodenal ulcers were given ranitidine 150 mg twice daily, or placebo for 4 weeks in a randomised double-blind study. After 4 weeks, 76% of patients on ranitidine showed healing. Fifteen (60%) were completely healed, 5 (20%) were partly healed, and 5 had active unchanged ulcers. On placebo, 6 (27%) were completely healed, 6 (27%) were partly healed, 10 had active unchanged ulcers and 3 had absconded. Grouping partly healed with active ulcers, a Z value of 2.23 was obtained in the Mantel-Haenszel Test; p = 0.013 in favour in ranitidine over placebo. Of ten patients who were partly healed or active after ranitidine in Stage 1, 7 healed on one further course in an open study, and 3 were active after 2 further courses. Of 16 patients who were partly healed or active after placebo, 3 healed on one course of ranitidine, 6 healed on 2 courses of ranitidine, 6 remained active after 2 courses, and 1 absconded. No side-effects were noted. Ranitidine is a safe and effective therapy for active duodenal ulceration.
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Khan F, Parekh A, Patel S, Chitkara R, Rehman M, Goyal R. Results of gastric neutralization with hourly antacids and cimetidine in 320 intubated patients with respiratory failure. Chest 1981; 79:409-12. [PMID: 6971735 DOI: 10.1378/chest.79.4.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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In a retrospective analysis massive upper gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage, defined as blood loss requiring more than two units of blood transfusion over a 24-hour period, occurred in 40 (9.5 percent) of 420 intubated, mechanically ventilated patients with respiratory failure, irrespective of the etiology of the respiratory failure. In a prospective study hourly antacid gastric neutralization, maintaining the gastric pH over 5, the incidence of massive gastric bleeding was reduced to 3 (1.4 percent) of 210 patients. In 110 additional patients, cimetidine, a histamine H2 receptor blocker, was used to prevent gastric acid secretion; 3 (2.7 percent) of 110 patients had massive upper GI bleeding; all three had solitary chronic pyloric ulcers. We conclude that gastric neutralization, either with hourly antacids or with cimetidine, is effective in reducing the incidence of massive gastric hemorrhage in intubated, mechanically ventilated patients during respiratory failure. We recommend the use of either in all intubated patients with respiratory failure. In addition, in 17 patients who had gastric bleeding at the time of transfer to the respiratory intensive care unit, gastric neutralization with hourly antacids in 14 patients and with cimetidine in three patients stopped the bleeding in all 17 patients within 24 to 48 hours.
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Dube SK, Jhaveri RC, Rosenfeld W, Evans HE, Khan F, Spergel G. Urinary catecholamines, plasma renin activity and blood pressure in newborns: effects of narcotic withdrawal. DEVELOPMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS 1981; 3:83-7. [PMID: 6274596 DOI: 10.1159/000457426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Blood pressure and plasma renin activity were studied in 13 infants of drug-dependent mothers (heroin and/or methadone) and 20 control newborns for a period of 21 days. Urinary excretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine were also measured at 24 and 48 h of age. The systolic blood pressure was found to be significantly elevated in newborns of drug-dependent mothers compared with controls (p less than 0.01), but diastolic blood pressure levels were similar. Plasma renin activity was significantly elevated (p less than 0.001) at 48-72 h and urinary epinephrine levels were significantly lower (p less than 0.05) at 24-48 h of age in the drug group, and norepinephrine levels were equivalent. Systolic hypertension and elevated plasma renin activity in these newborns of dependent mothers may be due to increased beta-adrenergic receptor sensitivity.
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Forty-five patients with endoscopically proven uncomplicated active duodenal ulcers were placed in a randomised double-blind trial. Six patients were lost to follow-up. Twenty patients received 50 mg trimipramine (Surmontil) at night, and 19 patients received placebo. Complete healing was defined as disappearance of the ulcer, with or without a scar; partial healing was defined as a reduction of ulcer size to 25% of its size, or a large deep ulcer that became flat, if erosions were present even if the ulcer had gone. After 4 weeks of trimipramine treatment 35% had completely healed and 50% had partly healed, compared with 21% completely and 21% partly healed with placebo (chi-square 7.9; p less than 0.025 in favour of trimipramine). There were no side effects. Trimipramine, 50 mg at night, is a safe and effective treatment for active duodenal ulceration.
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Rosenfeld W, Jhaveri RC, Schaeffer HA, Dube SK, Glass L, Evans HE, Khan F. Relationship of thyroid hormone levels to the severity of the narcotic withdrawal syndrome. DEVELOPMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS 1981; 3:197-204. [PMID: 7344878 DOI: 10.1159/000457443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Serum T3, T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were evaluated in 24 neonates of mothers taking methadone and compared with 16 normal controls using cord serum and serum taken on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 14. Patients were divided into treated (Rx; n = 14) and not treated (No Rx; n = 10) groups based on withdrawal scores and correlated to thyroid hormone levels. T4 levels were greater in the Rx group when compared to controls on days 2, 4 and 7 (p less than 0.01) and when compared to the No Rx group on days 3 and 7 (p less than 0.005). No Rx patients had higher T4 levels when compared to controls on day 4 (p less than 0.05). In general T3 levels paralleled T4 results. TSH levels were decreased in the Rx group compared to No Rx and controls on day 2 (p less than 0.01). Lipsitz scores correlated with T4 levels on days 3, 4, and 7 in methadone patients (p less than 0.05) but did not correlate with T3 or TSH. These findings suggest a correlation between the severity of withdrawal symptoms and T4 and T3 levels.
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Garvey J, Guarneri J, Khan F, Goldstein J. Clinical evaluation of bronchopulmonary lavage using the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope. Ann Thorac Surg 1980; 30:427-32. [PMID: 7436612 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61293-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Thirty-three patients had segmental and lobar bronchopulmonary lavage using three types of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopes. A maximum volume of 300 ml of normal saline solution at room temperature was used. Lavage was effective for removing large numbers of alveolar macrophages (mean, 17 million) and proteinaceous material (mean, 0.18 mg per milliliter) that helped enhance the antibacterial properties of the macrophages. Transient shunting (mean fall in partial pressure of arterial oxygen, 65 mm Hg) and alveolar filling that reverted to normal in 3 hours were noted. The procedure averaged 45 minutes and was as simple as bronchoscopy. The larger the internal diameter of the bronchoscope (> 2.6 mm) the better suited it was for lavage. Sequential segmental lavage seems to offer the advantages of simplicity and technical ease over isolated lobar lavage with a balloon-tipped bronchoscope. It also has the advantage of simplicity over whole-lung lavage.
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Moshal MG, Spitaels JM, Khan F. Bicitropeptide and cimetidine in the treatment of duodenal ulcers. A double-blind, double-dummy endoscopically controlled trial. S Afr Med J 1980; 58:631-3. [PMID: 6999640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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In a double-blind endoscopic study of 55 patients with uncomplicated duodenal ulcers, treatment with the mucosal-protective agent, bicitropeptide (BCP-Compound), was superior to that with cimetidine (Tagamet) after 6 weeks. After the administration of bicitropeptide, 77% of ulcers had completely healed and 25% had partially healed, and after treatment with cimetidine 38% had completely healed and 38% had partially healed (chi 2 = 6,316; P < 0,025). There was no difference between the results of treatment with either drug at 12 weeks. Patients were followed up 3 months after the ulcers healed, and 44% who had been on bicitropeptide and 72% on cimetidine had active ulcers (no significant difference). Blood and urine bismuth levels were estimated before therapy, after 6 weeks of therapy, and after 3 months without therapy. Results showed that in patients taking bicitropeptide, urine bismuth levels rose significantly between 0 and 6 weeks, but decreased to pretreatment levels after 3 months without therapy. Blood bismuth levels did not change.
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Jagathambal K, Khan F, Brown J, Bennett A. Leukocyte antibody transfusion reaction; pulmonary manifestation. NEW YORK STATE JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 1980; 80:1422-6. [PMID: 6938813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Medini E, Rao Y, Khan F, Kim T, Jones TK, Levitt SH. Solitary plasmacytoma of the calvarium. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1980; 6:955. [PMID: 7204137 DOI: 10.1016/0360-3016(80)90347-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Moshal MG, Spitaels JM, Khan F. Sucralfate in the treatment of duodenal ulcers: a double-blind endoscopically controlled trial. S Afr Med J 1980; 57:742-4. [PMID: 6996123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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This trend was maintained at 12 weeks (on sulcralfate 77% complete healing and 7% partial healing, on placebo 44% complete healing and 15% partial healing; chi 2 score 4,9402; P < 0,05). No statistically significant difference was achieved at 6 or 12 weeks for small ulcers. At 6 weeks, 73% of large ulcers were completely healed and 18% were partially healed compared with 21% on placebo completely and 43% partially healed (Fisher's exact P value of 0,092 in favour of sucralfate). No differences were found at 12 weeks. No side-effects were noted. Measurement of kaolin partial thromboplastin time and single-stage prothrombin time as measurement of heparin-like activity showed no differences before and after therapy. It is concluded that sucralfate is a safe and effective therapy for duodenal ulceration.
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Jhaveri RC, Glass L, Evans HE, Dube SK, Rosenfeld W, Khan F, Salazar JD, Chandavasu O. Effects of methadone on thyroid function in mother, fetus, and newborn. Pediatrics 1980; 65:557-61. [PMID: 7189054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The effects of maternal use of methadone during pregnancy on tests of thyroid function were studied in 14 women and their offspring. Twelve normal nonaddicted women and their infants served as a control group. Concentrations of thyrotropin (TSH), thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) were not significantly different in maternal and cord serum, and in infant serum at age 24 hours. There was no significant difference in infants' TSH concentrations at 2, 3, and 7 days of age. At 2 and 7 days, T3 levels were significantly higher in the methadone than in the control group (P = .01 and less than .01, respectively). At 3 days, differences were of borderline significance (P = .08). Increased T4 levels in the methadone group of infants were statistically significant at 2 days (P less than .01) and at 3 and 7 days (P = .05). The mechanisms responsible for the biochemical evidence of hyperthyroidism were not determined, but may have been related to altered autonomic function and/or increased metabolic activity which occurs during neonatal narcotic withdrawal.
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Memon SG, Khan F. Morphology coagulation studies in guinea pigs following injection of vipera russelli venom. J PAK MED ASSOC 1980; 30:63-6. [PMID: 6770125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Verma RS, Khan F, Dosik H. Variable X chromosomal abnormalities in patients with stigmata of Turner syndrome. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1979; 17:234-42. [PMID: 42576 DOI: 10.1002/j.1879-3479.1979.tb00157.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Four cases with suspected sex chromosomal abnormalities and clinical features and endocrine data typical of Turner syndrome are presented. Chromosome preparations made from skin fibroblasts and peripheral blood and multiple banding techniques employed to map the genes of their X chromosomes showed variable results. A review of the literature also revealed conflicting findings regarding the mapping of genes on the X chromosome. Despite different cytogenetic findings, the clinical features of the four cases presented were quite similar.
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Johnson AG, Khan F. Pyloromyotomy forceps. Br J Surg 1979; 66:506. [PMID: 466048 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800660716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The development of renal failure during respiratory failure is of grave prognostic significance. In 686 patients with respiratory failure, 74 developed renal failure; these had a mortality of 80%. The leading predisposing factors are: 1) gastrointestinal bleeding with hypovolemic shock; 2) sepsis with shock; 3) drug induced nephrotoxicity; and 4) hypotension. With antacid gastric neutralization, judicious use of nephrotoxic antibiotics, the incidence of renal failure can be reduced. Once renal failure occurs, early dialysis may increase the chances of recovery in these critically ill patients.
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Khan F, Khan AJ, Papagaroufalis C, Warman J, Khan P, Evans HE. Reversible defect of neutrophil chemotaxis and random migration in primary hyperparathyroidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1979; 48:582-4. [PMID: 429503 DOI: 10.1210/jcem-48-4-582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Chemotactic and random migrations of neutrophils derived from four patients with primary hyperparathyroidism were found to be defective. These abnormalities improved significantly in parallel with the decrease in serum calcium and parathormone and with the increase in serum phosphorus concentration after surgical removal of the adenoma. These observation suggest a possible role for parathormone phosphorus and calcium in the motility of neutrophils.
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Jhaveri RC, Lavorgna L, Dube SK, Glass L, Khan F, Evans HE. Relationship of blood pressure to blood lead concentrations in small children. Pediatrics 1979; 63:674-6. [PMID: 440885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Khan F, Parekh A. Reversible platypnea and orthodeoxia following recovery from adult respiratory distress syndrome. Chest 1979; 75:526-8. [PMID: 446152 DOI: 10.1378/chest.75.4.526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Platypnea nad orthodeoxia developed during an episode of adult respiratory distress syndrome in a previously healthy individual. An outstanding feature of the patient's illness was the development of numerous pneumatoceles secondary to necrotizing pneumonia. These abnormalities spontaneously improved with improvement of the underlying parenchymal lung disease.
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Ryndich AV, Maniakov VF, Mazaev AG, Khan F, Khunger KD. [Electron microscopic study of the DNA products of reverse transcription]. Mol Biol (Mosk) 1979; 13:337-46. [PMID: 86945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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DNA-products synthesized on pre-mRNA's from rat liver and rabbit erythroidal bone marrow cells, on rabbit globin mRNA and the RNA-templates themselves have been examined by electron microscopy. In spreading conditions providing extension of molecules the sizes of DNA-products corresponded to sizes of RNA templates. Globin mRNA, pre-mRNA as well as cDNA synthesized on these templates in the presence of actinomycine D were seen as single-stranded molecules by electron microscopy. The preparations of cDNA synthesized in the absence of actinomycine D on the pre-mRNA template were represented by double-stranded molecules along side with sigle-sranded. Up to 10% of double-stranded DNA-product appeared to be branched; all branches of such molecules had the thickness and rigidity of double-stranded structures. The possible ways of formation of branched structures are discussed.
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Khan F, Verma RS, Dosik H, Warman J. Primary amenorrhea in a black female with duplication and inversion of the secondary constriction regions of chromosome 9. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1978; 47:280-3. [PMID: 122403 DOI: 10.1210/jcem-47-2-280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A 36-yr-old black female presented with primary amenorrhea. The chromosomal constitution based on QFQ (Q bands by fluorescence using quinacrine) RFA (R bands by fluorescence using acridine orange), GTG (G band by Giemsa using trypsin), and CBG (C band by Giemsa using barium hydroxide) techniques was 46, XX, duplicated (9; q12), inverted (9; p12q12.1) in lymphocytes and skin fibroblasts. Both sex chromosomes were normal. Buccal smear revealed 22% Barr bodies. Duplication and inversion of secondary constriction regions of chromosome 9 may possibly be associated with abnormal clinical features.
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Jhaveri R, Lavorgna L, Khan F, Ubriani R, Evans HE, Glass L. Inverse relationship of serum thyroxine and blood lead concentrations. J Pediatr 1977; 91:845-6. [PMID: 909029 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(77)81057-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Garvey J, Crastnopol P, Weisz D, Khan F. The surgical treatment of pulmonary aspergillomas. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1977; 74:542-7. [PMID: 904352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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During a 4 year period 11 patients underwent 12 operations for pulmonary aspergillomas. The usual reason for operation was hemoptysis--massive or moderate. There was one death after operation and two complications. One patient since has an aspergilloma on the opposite side and has recurrent hemoptysis. There may be an increasing incidence of aspergillomas secondary to a larger number of open negative tuberculosis patients in the population. The mortality rate from operation is under 10 percent, and the complications in the saprophytic infestation are few. Surgery is the preferred treatment for the good-risk patient.
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Khan F, Reddy NC. Enlarging intratracheal tube cuff diameter: a quantitative roentgenographic study of its value in the early prediction of serious tracheal damage. Ann Thorac Surg 1977; 24:49-53. [PMID: 879882 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64571-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A prospective study to radiographically document impending tracheal damage in patients on continuous mechanical ventilation was done in 135 intubated adult patients over an eighteen month period. The previously unrecognized enlarging cuff/trachea ratio over 150% was seen in 18 patients. Five of 9 patients who died with C/T ratio over 150% were autopsied; all had severe tracheal damage at the cuff site. Four of 5 patients who were decannulated/extubated developed tracheal stenosis at the cuff site, necessitating tracheal resection in 3 patients. Thus a C/T ratio over 150% is a reliable clinical indicator of tracheal damage. Some thoughts as to prevention of this iatrogenic disease are presented.
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Khan F, Wessely Z, Chazin SR, Seriff NS. Conjunctival biopsy in sarcoidosis: A simple, safe, and specific diagnostic procedure. ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 1977; 9:671-6. [PMID: 900716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A prospective study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and specificity of granulomatous conjunctivitis in sarcoidosis. One hundred conjunctival biopsies were performed on patients with histologically confirmed sarcoidosis (60), pulmonary tuberculosis (25), and several nonspecific inflammatory diseases of the lung and eye (15). A positive biopsy was present in 33% of the patients with sarcoidosis, but in none of the other disease processes. Great care was taken to exclude the possibility of these granulomas being secondary to foreign body reaction or infection with tuberculosis or fungi. No predictive relationship could be established between eye symptoms or slit lamp findings in the conjunctiva and uveal tract, and the finding of positive conjunctival biopsies. Thus, it is suggested that this procedure, due to its ease, safety, and specificity, be the first biopsy performed in patients with clinical or chest x-ray abnormalities suggesting sarcoidosis.
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