http://www.netvouz.com/flashjet?feed=rss&pg=3 flashjet's bookmarks on Netvouz http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic99.htm Pulmonary function testsDecreased forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) with concomitant reduction in FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratioPoor/absent reversibility with bronchodilatorsFVC normal or reducedNormal or increased total lung capacity (TLC)Increased residual volume (RV)Normal or reduced diffusing capacity flashjet Wed, 09 May 2007 20:12:21 GMT http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1333.htm Squamous cell carcinomas are more likely to be associated with hypercalcemia due to parathyroidlike hormone production. flashjet Mon, 07 May 2007 13:32:03 GMT http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic263.htm Of patients with MG, 75% have thymic disease, 85% have thymic hyperplasia, and 10-15% have thymoma. flashjet Mon, 07 May 2007 17:15:09 GMT http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic2012.htm While a reduction in the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and the forced vital capacity (FVC) with a normal or increased FEV1-to-FVC ratio suggests a restrictive pattern, the diagnosis of restriction is based on a decreased TLC. The assessment of the severity of restriction is also based on TLC. flashjet Wed, 09 May 2007 20:11:38 GMT http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2752.htm No clear histiologic distinction between benign and malignant thymomas exists. The propensity of a thymoma to be malignant is determined by the invasiveness of the thymoma. Malignant thymomas can invade the vasculature, lymphatics, and adjacent structures within the mediastinum. flashjet Mon, 07 May 2007 17:14:37 GMT http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic286.htm Papillary thyroid carcinomas typically invade the lymphatics and spread to other sites within the thyroid gland, as well as to the regional lymph nodes. Lymph node metastases have been reported in the range of 46-90% of cases of papillary carcinoma. Vascular invasion is uncommon flashjet Mon, 07 May 2007 13:39:49 GMT http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1479759&dopt=Abstract To clarify the mechanism for reflux nephropathy to progress to irreversible or marginal renal damages, this study was conducted. We studied 57 cases of VUR in children followed-up more than 3 years after anti-reflux operation and investigated the correlation between changes of urinary protein excretion and clinical data. In general, proteinuria is the most important feature heralding a poor outcome in patients with reflux nephropathy. flashjet Sat, 05 May 2007 15:23:56 GMT http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1479759&dopt=Abstract Reflux Nephropathy and Proteinuria To clarify the mechanism for reflux nephropathy to progress to irreversible or marginal renal damages, this study was conducted. We studied 57 cases of VUR in children followed-up more than 3 years after anti-reflux operation and investigated the correlation between changes of urinary protein excretion and clinical data. In general, proteinuria is the most important feature heralding a poor outcome in patients with reflux nephropathy. flashjet Sat, 05 May 2007 15:26:21 GMT http://www.usmleforum.com/files/forum/2007/1/184592.php Exam experience 30th April!#184592isoniazid - 05/08/07 20:11Ok folks, i've been long overdue, but I did not get free after the exam. I'm in a tough graduate course, and work in research. I had two exams right after my step1, and one more to go at the end of this week. But, I owe this to this forum. Thanks a lot, guys. Loved reading the exam experiences. Didn't read any questions on this forum, though.I'm a 2005 grad, and came to the U.S. last August on F1 visa. I got a scholarship, so I have to work in a lab., and maintain my grades in grad. school. That way, i could pay for my steps and send some money home once in a while. I started studying for Step1 in October and gave it 7months. On an average, I ended up studying 3hrs. or so in a day, but my speed is flashjet Wed, 09 May 2007 10:00:49 GMT http://www.endocrineweb.com/cafol.html Vascular invasion is characteristic for follicular carcinoma andtherefore distant metastasis is more common. flashjet Mon, 07 May 2007 13:20:59 GMT