J M Brostoff

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Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi Glucocorticoids as a novel approach to the treatment of disabling side effects of sodium stibogluconate
    J M Brostoff
    Registrar in Infectious Diseases, Ealing Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
    J Clin Pharm Ther 37:122-3. 2012
  2. ncbi Carbon monoxide poisoning in a patient with carbon dioxide retention: a therapeutic challenge
    Tristan Ra Lane
    Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London, NW10 7NS, UK
    Cases J 1:102. 2008
  3. ncbi An unusual cause of fever and rash in an adult
    Joshua M Brostoff
    Department of Respiratory Medicine, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS, United Kingdom
    Eur J Intern Med 19:67-9. 2008
  4. ncbi Phenytoin toxicity: an easily missed cause of cerebellar syndrome
    J M Brostoff
    Department of Elderly Care, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
    J Clin Pharm Ther 33:211-4. 2008
  5. ncbi Late venous outflow obstruction after liver transplant: The 'piggy-back' syndrome
    Joshua M Brostoff
    Medical Registrar, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
    Eur J Intern Med 19:374-6. 2008
  6. ncbi Primary Biliary Cirrhosis with a normal Alkaline Phosphatase: a case report
    Joshua M Brostoff
    34 Fitzjohns Avenue, London, NW3 5NB, UK
    Cases J 1:33. 2008
  7. ncbi Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with thrombocythaemia: an abnormality in Smad4 expression?
    Joshua M Brostoff
    Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
    Rheumatol Int 29:587-9. 2009
  8. ncbi Photosensitivity, corneal scarring and developmental delay: Xeroderma Pigmentosum in a tropical country
    James Halpern
    Supervising Physician, Hospitalito Atitlàn, Santiago Atitlàn, Guatemala
    Cases J 1:254. 2008

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Publications8

  1. ncbi Glucocorticoids as a novel approach to the treatment of disabling side effects of sodium stibogluconate
    J M Brostoff
    Registrar in Infectious Diseases, Ealing Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
    J Clin Pharm Ther 37:122-3. 2012
    ..SbV has a side effect profile that requires treatment interruption in up to 28% of patients. Side effects can be unpleasant and - in the case of QTc prolongation - dangerous...
  2. ncbi Carbon monoxide poisoning in a patient with carbon dioxide retention: a therapeutic challenge
    Tristan Ra Lane
    Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London, NW10 7NS, UK
    Cases J 1:102. 2008
    ..We suggest that patients with risk factors for obstructive lung disease be monitored extremely carefully during treatment for carbon monoxide toxicity...
  3. ncbi An unusual cause of fever and rash in an adult
    Joshua M Brostoff
    Department of Respiratory Medicine, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS, United Kingdom
    Eur J Intern Med 19:67-9. 2008
    ..A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose measles in an immunocompetent adult, and we suggest that occupational health departments should be more rigorous in screening for vaccinations in health workers...
  4. ncbi Phenytoin toxicity: an easily missed cause of cerebellar syndrome
    J M Brostoff
    Department of Elderly Care, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
    J Clin Pharm Ther 33:211-4. 2008
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  5. ncbi Late venous outflow obstruction after liver transplant: The 'piggy-back' syndrome
    Joshua M Brostoff
    Medical Registrar, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
    Eur J Intern Med 19:374-6. 2008
    ..We described a patient who developed combined venous outflow obstruction 6 years after liver transplant and was successfully treated with metallic stent placement. Mechanical 'torsion' is a rare cause of venous outflow obstruction...
  6. ncbi Primary Biliary Cirrhosis with a normal Alkaline Phosphatase: a case report
    Joshua M Brostoff
    34 Fitzjohns Avenue, London, NW3 5NB, UK
    Cases J 1:33. 2008
    ..The case is notable for the fact that primary biliary cirrhosis can manifest clinically without an elevation in alkaline phosphatase - normally the hallmark of the disease...
  7. ncbi Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with thrombocythaemia: an abnormality in Smad4 expression?
    Joshua M Brostoff
    Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
    Rheumatol Int 29:587-9. 2009
    ..With normal Smad4 expression TGF-beta provides inhibition of thrombocyte proliferation. While this needs further elucidation, it could lead to a new approach to classification and management of HSP...
  8. ncbi Photosensitivity, corneal scarring and developmental delay: Xeroderma Pigmentosum in a tropical country
    James Halpern
    Supervising Physician, Hospitalito Atitlàn, Santiago Atitlàn, Guatemala
    Cases J 1:254. 2008
    ..We highlight the difficulties encountered due to the lack of diagnostic and treatment modalities for this child, and offer a brief review of XP, including emerging treatments that show potential...