Showing papers by "Michael P. Jones published in 1977"
TL;DR: The most common cause of death in familial Mediterranean fever is renal failure secondary to amyloidosis (1), and the occurrence of extrarenal amyloidsosis in patients with this disease is rare.
Abstract: Excerpt The most common cause of death in familial Mediterranean fever is renal failure secondary to amyloidosis (1). Despite the occurrence of extrarenal amyloidosis in patients with this disease,...
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TL;DR: The pilot study suggests that there is a demand for local laboratory services in practices where four or more doctors are practising, but other factors involved require investigation and assessment.
Abstract: A survey was made of laboratory utilization in a busy group general practice for a one-month period. Approximately 10% of all patients seen in the period were referred for laboratory investigations. The majority of patients were females. Data are presented on abnormal results, laboratory area utilization and report time expectations. The pilot study suggests that there is a demand for local laboratory services in practices where four or more doctors are practicing, but other factors involved require investigation and assessment.
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