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Patients with panic disorder commonly report symptoms of dizziness and imbalance. We studied the relationship between objective measures of audiovestibular function, phenomenologic, and self-report measures of dysequilibrium and related somatic symptoms in a sample of panic disorder patients with and without agoraphobia, unselected for the complaint of dysequilibrium. Of seventeen patients evaluated by electronystagmography, 71 percent exhibited abnormal vestibular test findings. These latter patients had higher total anxiety ratings than patients without vestibular abnormalities. We conclude that patients with panic disorder warrant evaluation of audiovestibular function.
Am J Otol 1990 Sep
PMID:Dysequilibrium and audiovestibular function in panic disorder: symptom profiles and test findings. 224 Jan 77

Pharmacokinetic , bacteriological and clinical studies on norfloxacin (NFLX), a quinolone-carboxylic acid antibacterial agent, were conducted in the pediatric field. 1. Serum concentrations and urinary excretion of NFLX after single dose of 2.2 approximately 5.6 mg/kg (mean 4.4 +/- 1.2 mg/kg) were determined in 13 children with ages between 6 and 11 years. The mean peak serum concentration of the drug was 0.37 +/- 0.20 micrograms/ml at 2 hours after administration. The mean half-life of the drug in serum was 2.8 +/- 0.4 hours and the serum concentration at 8 hours was 0.11 +/- 0.06 micrograms/ml. The mean urinary concentration reached a maximum of 125.2 +2- 166.2 micrograms/ml in pooled urine from 0 to 2 hours and the mean urinary recovery rate in the first 8 hours after administration was 22.1 +/- 6.0%. A dose-response relationship was observed between doses/body weight and peak serum concentrations. 2. The clinical efficacy, bacteriological efficacy and the safety of NFLX were evaluated in 65 pediatric patients with ages between 2 years 10 months and 15 years 7 months with infections. In 62 assessable cases (acute purulent tonsillitis 9 cases, acute pneumonia 3 cases, chronic rhinitis 1 case, urinary tract infections 15 cases, and acute colitis 34 cases), clinical efficacies were excellent in 48 cases, good in 13 cases, and fair in 1 case with an overall efficacy rate of 98.4%. Staphylococcus aureus 1 strain, Staphylococcus epidermidis 1 strain, Escherichia coli 10 strains, Salmonella sp. 5 strains, Morganella morganii 1 strain, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3 strains, Haemophilus parainfluenzae 1 strain and Campylobacter jejuni 12 strains were isolated from the patients as pathogens. Bacteriologically, all of these strains were eradicated except that 3 strains of C. jejuni only decreased. With regard to side effects, dizziness and nausea were observed in 1 case each but they were slight and the continuation of the treatment was possible. No abnormal laboratory test data were observed. From the above results, NFLX was considered to be a useful drug for the treatment of pediatric infections.
Jpn J Antibiot 1990 Sep
PMID:[Basic and clinical studies on norfloxacin in the pediatric field]. 226 68

Since 1987, the authors have observed the therapeutic effect of Xin Bao on 87 patients with sick sinus syndrome. Electrophysiological stimulation examination: SNRT greater than 1900 ms and CSNRT greater than 600 ms in all patients. Routine ECG and Holter monitoring ECG: (1) Persistent sinus bradycardia or/and atrio-ventricular junction escape rhythms or/and premature beat, heart rate less than 48 +/- 6 beats/min in 40 patients; (2) sinus standstill (arrest) or secondary degree sinoatrial block in 10 patients; (3) bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome in 30 patients; (4) the heart rate greater than 60 beats/min in 7 patients. The major symptoms were dizziness, palpitation, chest press, malaise, remission in memory, nocturia, amaurosis and Adams-Stokes syndrome, etc. Self-comparison was taken, Xin Bao was given 2-10 tablets 2 or 3 times a day by oral administration for 2 months. The major symptoms of sick sinus syndrome was greatly improved after treatment. The total effective rate attaining to 85%. The improvement in heart function was also significant, the total effective rate being 80%. After treatment SNRT and CSNRT were shortened (P less than 0.01), the total heart beats for 24 hours and the average heart beats/min greatly increased (P less than 0.01). CO and EF increased too (P less than 0.05). No serious adverse reactions were found during the treatment. It was believed that Xin Bao could stimulate sino-atrial node and increase it's excitability. The basic heart rate was increased and the heart function improved with no adverse reactions. It may be administrated in long term. Therefore, Xin Bao may be recommended as appropriate drug for treating sick sinus syndrome.
Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1990 Sep
PMID:[Use of xin bao in the treatment of 87 patients with sick sinus syndrome]. 226 39

Sixty-three adults with the diagnosis of the postviral fatigue syndrome were enrolled in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of essential fatty acid therapy. The patients had been ill for from one to three years after an apparently viral infection, suffering from severe fatigue, myalgia and a variety of psychiatric symptoms. The preparation given contained linoleic, gamma-linolenic, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids and either it, or the placebo, was given as 8 x 500 mg capsules per day over a 3-month period. The trial was parallel in design and patients were evaluated at entry, one month and three months. In consultation with the patient the doctors assessed overall condition, fatigue, myalgia, dizziness, poor concentration and depression on a 3-point scale. The essential fatty acid composition of their red cell membrane phospholipids was analysed at the first and last visits. At 1 month, 74% of patients on active treatment and 23% of those on placebo assessed themselves as improved over the baseline, with the improvement being much greater in the former. At 3 months the corresponding figures were 85% and 17% (p less than 0.0001) since the placebo group had reverted towards the baseline state while those in the active group showed continued improvement. The essential fatty acid levels were abnormal at the baseline and corrected by active treatment. There were no adverse events. We conclude that essential fatty acids provide a rational, safe and effective treatment for patients with the post-viral fatigue syndrome.
Acta Neurol Scand 1990 Sep
PMID:Effect of high doses of essential fatty acids on the postviral fatigue syndrome. 227 Jul 49

Asthenic symptoms (eg, fatigue, lassitude, weakness) are of major concern in family practice setting, yet relatively little research has addressed this issue. A retrospective chart review over a 10-year period was conducted to better characterize these symptoms in a rural family practice providing health care to 508 adult patients. Asthenic complaints were recorded at least once in the medical charts of 164 patients (32%) with a preponderance of female patients. Peak prevalence occurred in the third decade of age and during the summer months. Associated symptoms, mainly pain and dizziness, were reported in 75% of the cases. A cause or diagnosis was not identified by the practicing physician in nearly 50% of the encounters; nevertheless, most episodes resolved spontaneously. Patients could be subclassified into three categories according to the recurrence pattern of their asthenic symptoms during the study period. The largest category (64%) included patients who had a single or two episodes and was thus termed "episodic asthenia." Forty-five patients (27%) with recurrent episodes (mean 4.4, range 3 to 10) were classified as having "recurrent episodic asthenia." A third small group (14 patients, 9%) with persistent complaints over the years but no evidence of the chronic fatigue syndrome were classified as having "chronic persistent asthenia." The proposed classification may help future research of asthenic symptoms in the family practice setting.
J Fam Pract 1990 Sep
PMID:Asthenic symptoms in a rural family practice. Epidemiologic characteristics and a proposed classification. 198 29

CV 205-502, a new long-acting nonergot dopamine agonist, was given to 15 patients (6 women and 9 men) with PRL-secreting pituitary macroadenomas. The compound was administered in a single daily dose for a period of 6-12 months. The treatment resulted in normalization of plasma PRL levels (less than or equal to 20 micrograms/L) in 5 of 6 women at a mean dose of 135 micrograms (range, 75-300 micrograms) and in 6 of 9 men at a mean dose of 192 micrograms (range, 75-300 micrograms). Among patients for whom computed tomographic scans were available before and after at least 6 months of therapy, definite tumor shrinkage occurred in 6 of 7 patients. Libido was improved in 5 of 6 women and in 6 of 8 men, galactorrhea disappeared in all cases (3 women and 1 man) and menses resumed in 3 of 5 women. Plasma testosterone rose to normal levels in 3 of 6 men who were not receiving testosterone injections. The PRL response to TRH was blunted in 4 of 6 patients with normalized basal PRL. Serum total cholesterol was reduced by CV 205-502 treatment in women from 5.35 +/- 0.49 to 4.63 +/- 0.51 mmol/L (P = 0.031) and in men from 5.93 +/- 0.89 to 5.28 +/- 0.82 mmol/L (P = 0.045). Side-effects included mainly headache, nausea, and dizziness. One side-effect or more occurred transiently and with mild intensity in 14 patients. No patient discontinued the therapy because of side-effects. In conclusion, CV 205-502 appears to be a safe and valuable compound in the treatment of patients with PRL-secreting macroadenomas.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1990 Sep
PMID:Long term treatment with CV 205-502 in patients with prolactin-secreting pituitary macroadenomas. 239 74

A newly developed alpha 1-adrenergic blocker, bunazosin hydrochloride (Detantol, Eisai) was clinically investigated in 17 patients with benign prostatic obstruction and 18 patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Subjective symptoms improved in 11 of the 17 cases (64.7%) with prostatic obstruction and in 4 of the 10 cases (40%) with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Dose-dependent subjective improvement was observed with dosages of 3 to 9 mg/day. A dosage of 12 mg/day did not improve subjective symptoms more than did the 9 mg/day dose. In prostatic obstruction, 7 of the 10 objective parameters improved significantly. However, for neurogenic bladder dysfunction, only two parameters improved significantly. Improvements in objective findings were generally dose-dependent in cases of prostatic obstruction, but not in neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Mild side effects, none of them serious, were reported in 9 of the total 35 cases (26%). They generally consisted of dizziness, nasal obstruction and headache. Comprehensive improvement, i.e., improvement of both subjective symptoms and objective parameters, occurred in 11 of the 17 cases (64.7%) of prostatic obstruction and 6 of the 18 cases (33.3%) of neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
Hinyokika Kiyo 1987 Sep
PMID:[Clinical study of bunazosin hydrochloride, an alpha 1-adrenergic blocker, in benign prostatic obstruction and neurogenic bladder dysfunction]. 244 57

To investigate the safety of labetalol in the treatment of hypertension in patients with heart failure, sixteen hypertensive patients with a history of congestive heart failure and an ejection fraction at rest less than 45%, had measurements of ejection fraction and cardiac output by first pass radionuclide angiography at baseline, at the end of 2 weeks maintenance with labetalol (titrated to the effective antihypertensive dose of 200-1600 mg daily), and in the post-treatment placebo period. On labetalol, heart rate and blood pressure were significantly lower than placebo at rest and the ejection fraction was higher (30 vs 25%) (p less than 0.05). At maximal exercise on labetalol the heart rate and blood pressure were lower than at placebo maximal exercise (p less than 0.05) and the ejection fraction was higher (32 vs 27%) (p less than 0.01). Exercise tolerance was not changed by labetalol. No patient was discontinued from the study because of worsening heart failure. Dizziness was reported in 5 of 16 patients usually at one visit. Dyspnea that was reported in 4 of 16 patients improved with minor adjustments in digitalis or diuretic dose. In conclusion, labetalol reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients with left ventricular dysfunction without reducing cardiac performance.
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1988 Sep
PMID:Hemodynamic effects of labetalol in patients with combined hypertension and left ventricular failure. 246 9

To assess the efficacy and safety of cibenzoline, 18 patients with symptomatic premature ventricular complexes (30/h or more) on baseline 48 h Holter monitors were randomized to oral cibenzoline versus placebo. The cibenzoline and placebo doses were increased from 130 to 160 mg bid after one week if premature ventricular complex (PVC) suppression was less than 75%. The double-blind placebo controlled phase (phase 1) lasted for two weeks prior to the open label long term study (phase 2). Efficacy was defined as suppression of at least 75% PVCs, 85% couplets and 90% ventricular tachycardia on follow-up 48 h Holter monitoring. At the six month mark of phase 2, patients were placed on placebo for seven days to evaluate for spontaneous resolution of PVCs. Of the seven patients on cibenzoline in phase 1, four had a positive response, one had partial control (73% suppression of PVCs) and two noted dizziness and withdrew. Of the 11 patients randomized to placebo, nine noted no change, two had a significant decrease in PVCs and one noted dizziness and withdrew. Fifteen patients were enrolled in phase 2 on open label cibenzoline at 130 to 160 mg bid. At a mean follow-up of 17 +/- 4 months (range 12 to 25), eight patients had control of symptomatic ventricular arrhythmias without adverse effects, three patients did not respond to cibenzoline, one had PVC recurrence after initial control on cibenzoline, one died of myocardial infarction without arrhythmias, one had spontaneous resolution of PVCs and one was withdrawn because of poor compliance. In conclusion, cibenzoline is effective in controlling symptomatic PVCs and is moderately well tolerated.
Can J Cardiol 1989 Sep
PMID:Cibenzoline for symptomatic ventricular arrhythmias: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial and a long term open label study. 247 30

AFR 35-11, dated 10 April 1985, included standards for physical fitness performance tests with the option of a 1.5-mile run or a 3-mile walk. Since that time, ANG units have begun initial physical fitness testing of all personnel. This program brought with it new responsibilities for ANG medical units including the screening of individuals in whom health problems might indicate that they are at risk in taking the physical fitness test (PFT). The 111th TAC Clinic used a questionnaire, screened by physicians utilizing a predetermined grid of responses to designate individuals cleared for the run or walk test or as at risk. Of 823 individuals screened, 91 (11%) were designated at risk. These individuals are being further evaluated and 31 (29%) have been subsequently cleared to date. Physical testing of cleared individuals was accomplished, and both running and walking courses were carefully monitored by ambulance crews. Four casualties came to medical attention (blisters, severe fatigue, dizziness, and indigestion). The patient with severe fatigue was a patient on medical hold, S/P myocardial infarction, who had not been medically cleared to participate. The patient with light-headedness was found to have newly diagnosed hypertension. In view of the relatively small number of casualties incurred during this initial PFT, it is felt that the screening process employing a questionnaire evaluated by medical personnel is an appropriate method of minimizing risk.
Mil Med 1989 Sep
PMID:Report of an Air National Guard clinic's experience with screening at-risk individuals before initial physical fitness testing. 250 60


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