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D I McLaughlin

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PubMed1988

IUD appendicitis during pregnancy.

This case shows that abdominal and pelvic x-ray examinations may not adequately show a misplaced IUD in a gravid woman, and further workup is necessary after delivery if the IUD is not clearly visible on the initial x-ray films. It also shows that chronic inflammation may develop in the area of a misplaced IUD, producing chronic abdominal pain and complications, even after several years have transpired. Finally, patients may still be at risk for complications after an IUD has been removed because of the dense adhesions that develop due to the chronic inflammatory response elicited by the IUD.

Adult↗
PubMed1975

Urinary purine levels in suicide.

A high-resolution liquid chromatographic system was utilized to analyze urine samples of twelve nonchemical suicide victims for the relative composition of ultraviolet-absorbing compounds. The analyses demonstrated a decrease in the output of uric acid, characteristic of severe depression, and an increase in the excretion of hypoxanthine. The excretion of 7-methylxanthine was found to be variable and xanthine was normal.

Adult↗
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The influence of socio-economic factors on Helicobacter pylori infection rates of students in rural Zambia.

OBJECTIVES: Although prevalence of disease in sub-Saharan Africa is often quite high and attracts much research, relatively little is known about less critical maladies. We examined Helicobacter pylori infected students in rural Zambia. We attempted to determine if any socio-economic or co-occurring diseases were correlated to H. pylori infection. Understanding the context in which H. pylori infections occur may increase our understanding of this organism. DESIGN: We conducted a screening survey with diagnostic tests of primary and secondary school students to determine rates of H. pylori infection. We then correlated these rates to socio-economic factors such as income and tobacco use. We also explored the correlation of H. pylori to HIV and malaria. SETTING: Zimba, Zambia. SUBJECTS: Eighty seven primary and secondary school students. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Correlation of H. pylori to socio-economic factors. RESULTS: H. pylori infection was common (60.9%) and was consistent with rates found in other African countries. We found no significant correlation between H. Pylori and disease and socio-economic variables. CONCLUSION: In the studied population H. pylori infection does not appear to be correlated with the measured socio-economic or disease variables.

Adolescent↗