American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013

  • 1-Year Mortality Following Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

    Alice M. Mitchell, Alan E. Jones, James A. Tumlin, Jeffrey A. Kline

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Apr. 23, 2013
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    Published: May 02, 2013
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    Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the 1-year mortality risk subsequent to Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) following CECT imaging, relative to other well-recognized predictors of mortality. Methods: We followed a prospective, consecutive cohort of ambulatory patients who received intravenous contrast for CECT for the outcome of de... Show More
  • Headache with Neurological Deficits and CSF Lymphocytosis: A Meningism and Psychosis Mimic

    Akhila Kumar Panda, Muralikrishnan K, Garima Sarraf, Seema Mallik

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 7-9
    Received: May 13, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Headache with neurological deficits and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lymphocytosis (HaNDL), a benign condition, known to have confused physicians and neurologists presenting like transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA), central nervous system infections and encephalitis of various etiology. HaNDL is typically seen in young adults, manifested as a triad of he... Show More