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D. Wilson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Evaluation of fever of unknown origin before starting antiretroviral therapy : case study
    Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine, 2006
    Co-Authors: F. Conradie, D. Wilson
    Abstract:

    Extracted from text ... 45 A 34-year-old woman tested HIV-positive in December 2005, and was referred to a specialist HIV unit in mid-January 2006. She had presented to her general practitioner with oesophageal candidiasis and a history of a cough and occasional loose stools since November 2005, with an 8 kg weight loss over the past 6 months. She had no history of other opportunistic infections or HIV-related conditions. On Examination her temperature was 38.5?C and she had sinus tachycardia. Wasting, pallor and severe oral thrush were noted. There was no lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, and the findings on Respiratory Examination were normal. The ..

  • Evaluation of fever of unknown origin before starting antiretroviral therapy
    Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine, 2006
    Co-Authors: F. Conradie, D. Wilson
    Abstract:

    A 34-year-old woman tested HIV-positive in December 2005, and was referred to a specialist HIV unit in mid-January 2006. She had presented to her general practitioner with oesophageal candidiasis and a history of a cough and occasional loose stools since November 2005, with an 8 kg weight loss over the past 6 months. She had no history of other opportunistic infections or HIV-related conditions. On Examination her temperature was 38.5°C and she had sinus tachycardia. Wasting, pallor and severe oral thrush were noted. There was no lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, and the findings on Respiratory Examination were normal. Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine Vol. 7 (2) 2006: pp. 45-46

Turgut Teke - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Radiological and functional assessment of pulmonary involvement in the rheumatoid arthritis patients
    Rheumatology International, 2007
    Co-Authors: Fikret Kanat, Funda Levendoglu, Turgut Teke
    Abstract:

    The aim was to evaluate the findings of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function tests (PFT) in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without pulmonary symptoms and to determine their role in prediction of Respiratory system involvement. Among 54 consecutive RA patients, 22 (41%) were symptomatic and 32 (59%) were asymptomatic after detailed Respiratory Examination. Abnormal findings in PFTs were present in 10 (45%) symptomatic and 15 (47%) asymptomatic patients. PFT results were similar in both groups. A total of 18 (82%) symptomatic and 16 (50%) asymptomatic patients had abnormalities in HRCT scans. About 16 (80%) of 20 patients with normal HRCT scans had no pulmonary symptoms at all and we noted a significant correlation ( P  

  • Radiological and functional assessment of pulmonary involvement in the rheumatoid arthritis patients
    Rheumatology International, 2006
    Co-Authors: Fikret Kanat, Funda Levendoglu, Turgut Teke
    Abstract:

    The aim was to evaluate the findings of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function tests (PFT) in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without pulmonary symptoms and to determine their role in prediction of Respiratory system involvement. Among 54 consecutive RA patients, 22 (41%) were symptomatic and 32 (59%) were asymptomatic after detailed Respiratory Examination. Abnormal findings in PFTs were present in 10 (45%) symptomatic and 15 (47%) asymptomatic patients. PFT results were similar in both groups. A total of 18 (82%) symptomatic and 16 (50%) asymptomatic patients had abnormalities in HRCT scans. About 16 (80%) of 20 patients with normal HRCT scans had no pulmonary symptoms at all and we noted a significant correlation (P < 0.05). HRCT was more useful mean than PFTs in evaluation of pulmonary involvement in the RA patients; however, no correlation was present between various Respiratory symptoms and abnormal findings both in PFTs and HRCT scans.

F. Conradie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Evaluation of fever of unknown origin before starting antiretroviral therapy : case study
    Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine, 2006
    Co-Authors: F. Conradie, D. Wilson
    Abstract:

    Extracted from text ... 45 A 34-year-old woman tested HIV-positive in December 2005, and was referred to a specialist HIV unit in mid-January 2006. She had presented to her general practitioner with oesophageal candidiasis and a history of a cough and occasional loose stools since November 2005, with an 8 kg weight loss over the past 6 months. She had no history of other opportunistic infections or HIV-related conditions. On Examination her temperature was 38.5?C and she had sinus tachycardia. Wasting, pallor and severe oral thrush were noted. There was no lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, and the findings on Respiratory Examination were normal. The ..

  • Evaluation of fever of unknown origin before starting antiretroviral therapy
    Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine, 2006
    Co-Authors: F. Conradie, D. Wilson
    Abstract:

    A 34-year-old woman tested HIV-positive in December 2005, and was referred to a specialist HIV unit in mid-January 2006. She had presented to her general practitioner with oesophageal candidiasis and a history of a cough and occasional loose stools since November 2005, with an 8 kg weight loss over the past 6 months. She had no history of other opportunistic infections or HIV-related conditions. On Examination her temperature was 38.5°C and she had sinus tachycardia. Wasting, pallor and severe oral thrush were noted. There was no lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, and the findings on Respiratory Examination were normal. Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine Vol. 7 (2) 2006: pp. 45-46

Fikret Kanat - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Radiological and functional assessment of pulmonary involvement in the rheumatoid arthritis patients
    Rheumatology International, 2007
    Co-Authors: Fikret Kanat, Funda Levendoglu, Turgut Teke
    Abstract:

    The aim was to evaluate the findings of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function tests (PFT) in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without pulmonary symptoms and to determine their role in prediction of Respiratory system involvement. Among 54 consecutive RA patients, 22 (41%) were symptomatic and 32 (59%) were asymptomatic after detailed Respiratory Examination. Abnormal findings in PFTs were present in 10 (45%) symptomatic and 15 (47%) asymptomatic patients. PFT results were similar in both groups. A total of 18 (82%) symptomatic and 16 (50%) asymptomatic patients had abnormalities in HRCT scans. About 16 (80%) of 20 patients with normal HRCT scans had no pulmonary symptoms at all and we noted a significant correlation ( P  

  • Radiological and functional assessment of pulmonary involvement in the rheumatoid arthritis patients
    Rheumatology International, 2006
    Co-Authors: Fikret Kanat, Funda Levendoglu, Turgut Teke
    Abstract:

    The aim was to evaluate the findings of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function tests (PFT) in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without pulmonary symptoms and to determine their role in prediction of Respiratory system involvement. Among 54 consecutive RA patients, 22 (41%) were symptomatic and 32 (59%) were asymptomatic after detailed Respiratory Examination. Abnormal findings in PFTs were present in 10 (45%) symptomatic and 15 (47%) asymptomatic patients. PFT results were similar in both groups. A total of 18 (82%) symptomatic and 16 (50%) asymptomatic patients had abnormalities in HRCT scans. About 16 (80%) of 20 patients with normal HRCT scans had no pulmonary symptoms at all and we noted a significant correlation (P < 0.05). HRCT was more useful mean than PFTs in evaluation of pulmonary involvement in the RA patients; however, no correlation was present between various Respiratory symptoms and abnormal findings both in PFTs and HRCT scans.

Mohammedf El Bagalaty - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Impact of integrated use of diagnostic ultrasound Examinations in Respiratory intensive care units
    Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2018
    Co-Authors: Mohammedf El Bagalaty, Tahera Al Najjar, Ashrafm Madkour, Nehadm Osman, Ashrafa Gomaa, Ahmedm Osman, Khaleda Abd El Kader
    Abstract:

    Implementing point-of-care multiorgan ultrasound (POCUS) to the initial assessment of ICU patients allows intensivists to immediately integrate ultrasound findings with the patient history, physical, and laboratory results, yielding a powerful clinical synergy, improving diagnostic accuracy, and ameliorating further management plans. The aim of this work was to assess the diagnostic performance and therapeutic effect of POCUS in patients admitted to Respiratory ICU (RICU). A prospective study was carried out on patients admitted to the RICU. POCUS Examination was performed to the patients within 12 h of admission that included echocardiography, lung ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound including inferior vena cava assessment and lower limb venous duplex. A total of 102 patients were included. The total number of sonographic findings was 320, of which 94 (29.3%) were new findings. This resulted in confirmation of the admitting diagnosis, modification of the admitting diagnosis, prompted further testing, change in medical therapy prescribed, and prompted invasive procedures in 35, 51, 11, 41, and 14% of patients, respectively. However, it was ineffective in confirming or modifying diagnosis, provided wrong diagnosis, and missed a diagnosis in 29.4, 2, and 11.7% of patients, respectively. Integrating POCUS in the initial assessment of critically ill RICU patients together with standard diagnostic tests lead to diagnostic and therapeutic changes in most of patients which affected the management of these patients. Thus, it seems reasonable to consider the routine use of POCUS as a new Respiratory Examination option in the armamentarium of the intensivists.

  • Impact of integrated use of diagnostic ultrasound Examinations in Respiratory intensive care units
    Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2018
    Co-Authors: Tahera Al Najjar, Mohammedf El Bagalaty, Ashrafm Madkour, Nehadm Osman, Ashrafa Gomaa, Ahmedm Osman, Khaled A. Abd El Kader
    Abstract:

    Background Implementing point-of-care multiorgan ultrasound (POCUS) to the initial assessment of ICU patients allows intensivists to immediately integrate ultrasound findings with the patient history, physical, and laboratory results, yielding a powerful clinical synergy, improving diagnostic accuracy, and ameliorating further management plans. The aim of this work was to assess the diagnostic performance and therapeutic effect of POCUS in patients admitted to Respiratory ICU (RICU). Patients and methods A prospective study was carried out on patients admitted to the RICU. POCUS Examination was performed to the patients within 12 h of admission that included echocardiography, lung ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound including inferior vena cava assessment and lower limb venous duplex. Results A total of 102 patients were included. The total number of sonographic findings was 320, of which 94 (29.3%) were new findings. This resulted in confirmation of the admitting diagnosis, modification of the admitting diagnosis, prompted further testing, change in medical therapy prescribed, and prompted invasive procedures in 35, 51, 11, 41, and 14% of patients, respectively. However, it was ineffective in confirming or modifying diagnosis, provided wrong diagnosis, and missed a diagnosis in 29.4, 2, and 11.7% of patients, respectively. Conclusion Integrating POCUS in the initial assessment of critically ill RICU patients together with standard diagnostic tests lead to diagnostic and therapeutic changes in most of patients which affected the management of these patients. Thus, it seems reasonable to consider the routine use of POCUS as a new Respiratory Examination option in the armamentarium of the intensivists.