An unusual case of hypokalemic paralysis associated with primary Sjogren's syndrome.

43-year-old Caucasian female presented with progressive weakness and dyspnea. She was diagnosed with hypokalemic paralysis from a severe distal renal tubular acidosis (RTA). Immunologic work-up showed a strongly positive ANA of 1:640 and positive antibodies to SSA and SSB.

Influenza immunization of medical residents: knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.

Background: There have been few studies of barriers to acceptance of influenza immunization among medical residents.

Experimental Design: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of residents at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital during the 2003-2004 influenza season. An anonymous questionnaire designed specifically for this study was used to collect demographic, health beliefs and attitudes, and medical knowledge data related to the influenza vaccine.