Publications by authors named "E B Larkin"
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- A case was reported involving a young woman with symptoms like fever, chest pain, and joint pain, ultimately leading to a diagnosis related to Lemierre's syndrome.
- Investigations showed low platelet count, severe lung infection, and a blood clot in the internal jugular vein, with blood cultures identifying harmful bacteria.
- Despite developing respiratory failure, the patient was treated successfully with high-flow nasal oxygen, highlighting the importance of quick diagnosis and management for a good outcome in rare cases like this.
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- The study aimed to assess the interrater reliability of a new test called the Modified Prone Instability Test (mPIT) for identifying lumbar segmental instability, comparing it to the original Prone Instability Test (PIT).
- The mPIT was conducted by two testers with different levels of experience on a group of 50 adults suffering from mechanical low back pain to see how consistently the test results aligned.
- Results indicated a moderate agreement between the testers (κ = .579), suggesting that the mPIT is a reliable measure, and further research is needed to validate its effectiveness compared to other lumbar instability assessments.
This is a celebratory reprint of a historical paper published in STH in 1998. The original Abstract follows.The PFA-100 system is a platelet function analyzer designed to measure platelet-related primary hemostasis.
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