A 38-year-old man with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and cavitary pulmonary lesions
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A 38-year-old man was admitted to a hospital because of increasing shortness of breath, chest pain and a chronic lung condition. He had been diagnosed with AIDS one year earlier. Even though he had a chronic lung disease, samples of sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage had consistently tested negative for Pneumocystis carinii. This organism is a common cause of lung infection in AIDS patients. During his hospitalization a section of his lung was removed and microscopic examination revealed that he had Pneumocystis carinii infection. This infection is usually much easier to diagnose.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1997
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Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis
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The case study of a 25-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who was evaluated for possible tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapy is presented. The clinical details and the pathophysiology and effects of the therapy are described along with some general guidelines and recommendations related to the case.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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Metabolic effects of a growth hormone-releasing factor in patients with HIV
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The various metabolic effects of a growth hormone-releasing factor analogue, tesamorelin in HIV patients are discussed. Results reveal that tesamorelin helps in decreasing the visceral fat accumulation in the patients.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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