Brainstem auditory evoked responses (BAERs) were recorded in 40 patients with clinically definite brainstem infarction, and results were compared to localizations from physical signs and CT scans. The BAER was abnormal in 92% of patients with evidence on physical examination of dysfunction of lateral structures in the pons or midbrain. Normal BAERs were seen with medially-situated or medullary ...

BACKGROUND Workers in shipyard companies are exposed to different respiratory hazards. The present case-control study was designed to evaluate pulmonary function tests and respiratory symptoms among shipyard workers in Asaluyeh city in Southwest Iran. MATERIAL AND METHOD Between March and October 2015 we recruited participants from two separate populations: shipyard workers as cases and offic...

The validation of treatment approaches for children and adolescents diagnosed with unexplained signs and symptoms is made difficult by the variety of clinical presentations and the different developmental levels of different patients. There is little evidence about what combination of approaches is most successful. This article uses what evidence is available to develop a coordinated multidisci...

The validation of treatment approaches for children and adolescents diagnosed with unexplained signs and symptoms is made difficult by the variety of clinical presentations and the different developmental levels of different patients. There is little evidence about what combination of approaches is most successful. This article uses what evidence is available to develop a coordinated multidisci...

OBJECTIVE To determine associations between environmental and cat-related factors and lower urinary tract signs in indoor-housed domestic cats. DESIGN Case-control study. Animals-238 healthy cats, 157 cats with clinical signs of lower urinary tract disease, and 70 cats with other diseases. PROCEDURE Data collected from owners of the cats were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, environmental ...

liver abscess remains a formidable diagnostic and therapeutic problem in developing countries.The clinical signs and symptoms may vary, leading to delays in diagnosis and higher morbidity. We present a7 year old boy with respiratory distress and final diagnosis of hepatic abscess.with this case presentation, we emphasize the importance of considering physical examination in patients with fever ...