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S A Friedman

Publications and source records attributed to S A Friedman.

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PubMed1976

Raynaud's phenomenon in hypothyroidism.

Two patients with Raynaud's phenomenon were found to be hypothyroid and their symptoms disappeared with thyroid replacement therapy. Vascular reactivity studies in one patient demonstrated decreased vasomotor tone after therapy. Raynaud's phenomenon may be an expression of altered autonomic function in hypothyroidism.

Female↗
PubMed1976

Treatment of Candida endocarditis and arteritis.

A patient suffering from Candida endocarditis presented with a gangrenous foot. In addition to arterial embolism, occult mycotic aneurysms were found by arteriography. Clinical cure was achieved with a combination of chemotherapy and valvular débridement, but viable Candida persisted in an easily removable embolus. Occult peripheral vascular lesions may be a continuing source of Candida sepsis in some patients.

Adult↗
PubMed1975

Pulmonary function in asymptomatic adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Pulmonary function studies were performed in 28 asymptomatic adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Tests included spirometry, flow volume curve, measurements of inspired gas distribution, diffusing capacity, closing volume, ventilatory response to carbon dioxide, and arterial blood gas analysis. In addition to the well-known decreases in lung volumes, a reduction in diffusing capacity, arterial oxygen tension, and ventilatory response to carbon dioxide were also documented. Significant correlations existed between the severity of the spinal curvature and the decrease in lung volumes. A significant correlation was also found between the degree of hypoxemia and the reduction in the diffusing capacity, suggesting that a low diffusing could be the cause of the observed arterial hypoxemia.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

Hearing and diabetic neuropathy.

Hearing was studied audiometrically in 20 diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, and the results were compared with those from a group of normal, age-matched subjects. Although the patients gave no history of hearing loss or ear disease, 11 (55%) had symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss involving at least one frequency. Regression analysis demonstrated significantly higher hearing thresholds for the diabetic group at nine of 11 frequencies tested. Decreased hearing acuity in diabetes mellitus may be related to neuropathy of the auditory nerve.

Adult↗