Internal medicine
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Isolated left ventricular noncompaction (ILVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy characterized by numerous excessive trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses. To date, the clinical features and genetic causes of ILVNC remain unclear. Here, we report the clinical presentation and genetic analysis of a five generation Chinese family with ILVNC. ⋯ A single Chinese family with ILVNC associated with HCM is reported; no mutations in TAZ, DTNA, LDB3, LMNA and FKBP12 was found.
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Retraction Of Publication
Pleural cryptococcosis with idiopathic CD4 positive T-lymphocytopenia.
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Among the various diagnostic strategies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), physical diagnosis is the quickest and requires no extra cost. Rapid physical diagnosis of COPD in primary care practice can lead to earlier actions of preventive measures and counseling for patients. Further, rapid physical diagnosis of COPD in an emergency department is also crucial for timely use of potentially lifesaving therapy specific for COPD patients. In this review, we will present a broad scope of physical findings for rapid physical diagnosis of COPD.
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Comparative Study
Doctor-patient communication: a comparison between telemedicine consultation and face-to-face consultation.
The objective of this study was to compare doctor-patient communications in clinical consultations via telemedicine technology to doctor-patient communications in face-to-face clinical consultations. ⋯ This study suggests that new training programs are needed for doctors to develop improved communication skills and the ability to express empathy in telemedicine consultations.