Physical Examination — Still Relevant in Sjögren Syndrome

Clinical history-taking and physical examination in medical practice in Africa: still relevant?

Advancement in technology is continually redefining the practice of medicine globally, with sophisticated diagnostic machines, investigative procedures, and medical tests now widely available for medical diagnosis. Indeed, new discoveries, devices, and the internet have positively influenced the way physicians diagnose, treat, and palliate diseases. However, unlike in many high-income settings,...

A syndrome first described in 1936, still relevant today.

r. Claude R., born August 13, 1945, consulted for fever yndrome associated with severe dysphagia, respiratory istress, and confusion syndrome with spatiotemporal disrientation. Surgical history comprised a cataract, right rotator cuff ear and right inguinal hernia. There was no history of alcool abuse or smoking. He was not under medication. In emergency unit, he had hyperthermia of 39◦ C assoi...

[Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome].

LABORATORY DATA biochemical markers metabolic defect chromosomal assignment chromosome 5q localization gene, structural-functional anomalies CNCG tissue cyclic nucleotide gated channel photoreceptor gene analysis-DNA analysis Marineso-Sjogren syndrome ( MSS) gene chr.5q31 pituitary hormones, modified functions follicle-stimulating hormone, gonadotrophin (FSH) , high levels luteinizing hormone, ...

Karl Gustaf Torsten Sjögren and Sjögren-Larsson syndrome

Karl Gustaf Torsten Sjögren (1896-1974), (Figure 1), a Swedish psychiatrist and geneticist, was a pioneer of modern Swedish psychiatry.1-4 Sjögren studied medicine at the University of Uppsala.1 From 1932 to 1935, he was Head Physician and Director of Lillehagen Hospital in Gothenburg, and between 19351945, he was physician-in-chief at the psychiatric department of Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothe...

Sjögren Syndrome and Work Disability.