Trends in adult medical admissions in a rural South African hospital between 1991 and 2002

Article Abstract:

The changes in number and type of hospital admissions to the medical wards of a small rural district hospital in Northern KwaZulu/Natal, South Africa, between 1991 and 2002 are studied. Comprehensive strategies are needed to reduce the community burden of disease and minimize the impact of HIV on the health services.

South Africa, Services information, Services, Hospital wards, Hospitals, Rural, Rural hospitals

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Health-related quality of life with enfuvirtide (ENF; T-20) in combination with an optimized background regimen

Article Abstract:

The impact of enfuvirtide on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is being assessed. Patients enrolled in 2 phase 3 trials T-20 versus optimized regimen only (TORO 1 and 2) completed the medical outcomes study (MOS)-HIV questionnaire at baseline and at 4,8,16 and 24 weeks.

Quality of life

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The utility of a bone marrow biopsy in diagnosing the source of fever of unknown origin in patients with AIDS

Article Abstract:

A bone marrow (BM) aspiration and biopsy is often believed to be a needed diagnotic procedure in the work-up of patients with fever of unknown origin (FUO) is discussed. The majority of BN biopsies in this series revealed diagnostic features of infections.

Analysis, Diagnosis, Medical examination, Fever, Hyperthermia, Bone marrow biopsy, Bone marrow examination

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