MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Croatian Medical Journal' source. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:32:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288802&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162739%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rudan D, Polasek O, Kolcic I, Rudan I PMID: 20162739 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288802 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288801&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162740%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marcovitch H, Barbour V, Borrell C, Bosch F, Fernandez E, Macdonald H, Marusic A, Nylenna M PMID: 20162740 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288801 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288800&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162741%26dopt%3DAbstract We described and discussed the mechanisms of increase in plasma antioxidant capacity after consumption of moderate amounts of wine. Because this effect is largely contributed by acute elevation in plasma uric acid, we paid special attention to wine constituents and metabolic processes that are likely to be involved in uric acid elevation. PMID: 20162741 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288800 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288799&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162742%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Despite overall low percent of explained variance, uric acid seems to be among the most predictive human quantitative traits based on the currently available SNP information. The use of genetic risk scores is a valuable approach in genetic epidemiology and increases the predictability of human quantitative traits based on genomic information compared with single SNP approach. PMID: 20162742 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288799 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288798&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162743%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. Repeated measurements offer a possibility to enrich the percent of explained variance and contribute to the understanding of the "missing heritability" concept. Although a number of genes have been shown to affect serum uric acid concentration, SLC17A3 seems to have a major role in determination of serum uric acid repeated measurements variation. PMID: 20162743 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288798 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288797&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162744%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. There is a certain extent of interaction between SLC2A9 and dietary patterns in serum uric acid determination. The metabolic effect of soft drinks seems to be determined by the underlying genotype of rs1014290. PMID: 20162744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288797 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288796&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162745%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Development of nephrolithiasis may be associated with SLC2A9 gene. Further studies are needed to clarify the role of SLC2A9 gene as a link between uric acid and nephrolithiasis. PMID: 20162745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288796 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288795&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162746%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Typing of 3 Y-chromosomal microsatellite polymorphisms may provide a useful complement to already established sets of Y-STRs. PMID: 20162746 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288795 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288794&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162747%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Presently, the claims about clinically relevant superiority of escitalopram over citalopram in short-to-medium term treatment of major depressive disorder are not supported by evidence. PMID: 20162747 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288794 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288793&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162748%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The young people studied were more accepting of peer-led than teacher-led interventions. Peer-led interventions were also more successful in improving sexual knowledge, though there was no clear difference in their effectiveness in changing behavior. The improvement in sexual health knowledge does not necessarily lead to behavioral change. While knowledge may help improve health-seeking behavior, additional interventions are needed to reduce STIs among young people. PMID: 20162748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288793 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288792&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162749%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The Qatar health system has improved in the last decade, but there is still the need for more medical workers in primary health care. PMID: 20162749 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288792 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288791&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162750%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 20162750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288791 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288790&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20162751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andrijevic-Matovac V PMID: 20162751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288790 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3288790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101723&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017218%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vlak T, Padjen I, Pivalica D PMID: 20017218 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101723 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101722&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017219%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marusic A, Damjanov I PMID: 20017219 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101722 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101721&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017220%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wager E, Barbour V, Yentis S, Kleinert S PMID: 20017220 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101721 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101720&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017221%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. TWIST, which has a significantly decreased expression in response to paclitaxel in Hep-2 cells, may play a pivotal role in paclitaxel-induced apoptosis of Hep-2 cells. PMID: 20017221 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101720 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101719&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017222%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. In dialysis patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, reduced systolic myocardial velocity and elderly age are independent predictors of increased left ventricular filling pressure. PMID: 20017222 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101719 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101718&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017223%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Study results confirmed the association of non-OO blood group genotypes with an increased risk of thrombosis in Croatia. PMID: 20017223 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101718 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101717&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017224%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Higher serum uric acid determined on admission is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and thirty-day mortality and poorer long-term survival after AMI. PMID: 20017224 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101717 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101716&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017225%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Physicians in Croatia have no formal education on informed consent and implement the informed consent process in a rather formal manner, regardless of the type of hospital or medical specialty. Systemic approach at education and training at the national level is needed to improve the informed consent process. PMID: 20017225 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101716 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101715&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017226%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. Revolving-door patients are not necessarily hospitalized for longer time periods and do not have more involuntarily admissions. The main difference between revolving-door and non revolving-door patients is greater self-management of the hospitalization process by shortening the time between voluntary re-admission and discharge against medical advice. PMID: 20017226 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101715 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101714&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017227%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. As patients' beliefs seem to be associated with the degree of control over cardiovascular risk factors, they should be included in routine clinical assessments. PMID: 20017227 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101714 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101713&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017228%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Benjak T, Jezic A, Janicar Z, Ivankovic D, Vuletic Mavrinac G PMID: 20017228 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101713 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101712&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017229%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Golubnitschaja O PMID: 20017229 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101712 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101711&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017230%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 20017230 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101711 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101710&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017231%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 20017231 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101710 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101709&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017232%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andrijevic-Matovac V PMID: 20017232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101709 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909044&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839064%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marusic A, Damjanov I PMID: 19839064 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909044 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909043&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839065%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Drazen JM, Van Der Weyden MB, Sahni P, Rosenberg J, Marusic A, Laine C, Kotzin S, Horton R, Hebert PC, Haug C, Godlee F, Frizelle FA, de Leeuw PW, Deangelis CD PMID: 19839065 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909043 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909042&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839066%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. After the implementation of RPS, the increased competition was mainly driven by economic and social agents in the generics market segment but not in the brands market segment. PMID: 19839066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909042 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909041&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839067%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. To develop a competitive and sustainable market, Poland needs to consider moving away from competition by discount to competition by price. This could be achieved by replacing maximum distribution margins by fixed margins. Also, Poland may wish to raise reference prices as a temporary measure to boost market entry for medicine classes with few generic medicines. PMID: 19839067 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909041 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909040&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839068%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. BNP can be used as a predictor of reduced systolic function in patients with STEMI who underwent successful reperfusion and had normal ejection fraction at admission. PMID: 19839068 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909040 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909039&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839069%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. HMGB1 was overexpressed in recurrent CSCCs. Serum HMGB1 level could be a useful and specific marker for evaluating the disease recurrence and predicting prognosis in patients with CSCC. Serial combined measurements of serum HMGB1, SCCA, and CYFRA21-1 increased the diagnostic specificity, and parallel combined testing increased the diagnostic sensitivity. PMID: 19839069 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909039 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909038&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839070%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. People with untreated war-related PTSD have a high risk of still having PTSD a decade after the traumatic event. Their SQOL is relatively low, and they generate considerable care costs. Factors that have been reported as influencing the occurrence of PTSD also appear relevant for recovery from PTSD. Current PTSD may impair SQOL independently of social factors. PMID: 19839070 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909038 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909037&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839071%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Centralized primary PCI network of the "Budapest model" achieved the same level of patient care during both off-hours and regular hours. PMID: 19839071 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909037 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909036&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839072%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The construct validity of the questionnaire on the intention to engage in the first sexual intercourse among young adolescents was satisfactory. This questionnaire could be a useful tool in health promotion programs. PMID: 19839072 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909036 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909035&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839073%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Any significant alteration in the temporal structure of preclinical courses should be paralleled by a change in the content and teaching methodology, and carefully planned and executed in order to achieve better academic outcomes. PMID: 19839073 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909035 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909034&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839074%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: den Exter AP PMID: 19839074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909034 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909033&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839075%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 19839075 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909033 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909032&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839076%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 19839076 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909032 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909031&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839077%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andrijevic-Matovac V PMID: 19839077 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909031 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2909031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700578&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673032%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marusić A PMID: 19673032 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700578 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700577&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673033%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marusić M PMID: 19673033 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700577 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700576&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673034%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Categorization of neurological assessment and identification of 3 minor neurological signs may be a valuable tool for early detection of children with developmental disabilities. PMID: 19673034 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700576 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700575&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673035%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate low immunogenicity and immunomodulation effect of the hUCBDSCs. Reversion of mature dendritic cells and increase in Treg proportion, but not cell apoptosis, can possibly contribute to the suppression of xenogeneic T-cell proliferation by the hUCBDSCs. PMID: 19673035 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700575 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700574&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673036%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Common genetic variants in genes involved in the dopaminergic pathway are associated with schizophrenia in the populations of Caucasian descent. PMID: 19673036 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700574 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700573&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673037%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed an increase in EGFR protein expression and gene amplification with the increase in biological aggressiveness of glottic lesions. A correlation between EGFR gene amplification and protein expression was established. Gene amplification proved to be an early event in glottic carcinogenesis, indicating its importance for glottic cancer prevention, early detection, and protocol selection. PMID: 19673037 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700573 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700572&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673038%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Coping strategies of the population in central Iran were highly influenced by socioeconomic status and life-style factors. Programs aimed at improving healthy life-styles and increasing the socioeconomic status could increase adaptive coping skills and decrease maladaptive ones and consequently lead to a more healthy society. PMID: 19673038 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700572 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700571&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673039%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There was an improvement in most QIs in the period of 2 years. Initially, board certification was significantly associated with high QIs, but clinic managers and female physicians showed the ability to improve their scores. Research should continue to find ways to make all physicians responsive to their QIs. PMID: 19673039 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700571 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700570&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673040%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Five-factor personality traits and 3 health-related personality constructs may be useful factors in a multidisciplinary approach to understanding personality-health relationship. PMID: 19673040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700570 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700569&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673041%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Parents of children with ASD had poorer health than the control group in all components, except physical health. Because parents are the main providers of support for children with ASD, preserving parents' good health and well-being is a precondition for an optimal care for children. Therefore, current system for treating children with ASD in Croatia should also include permanent improvement of parents' health and well-being. PMID: 19673041 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700569 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700568&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673042%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 19673042 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700568 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700567&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673043%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 19673043 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700567 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700566&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19673044%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 19673044 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700566 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2700566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535987&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480016%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Primorac D PMID: 19480016 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535987 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535986&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480017%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Budowle B, Eisenberg AJ, van Daal A Low copy number (LCN) typing, particularly for current short tandem repeat (STR) typing, refers to the analysis of any sample that contains less than 200 pg of template DNA. Generally, LCN typing simply can be defined as the analysis of any DNA sample where the results are below the stochastic threshold for reliable interpretation. There are a number of methodologies to increase sensitivity of detection to enable LCN typing. These approaches encompass modifications during the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and/or post-PCR manipulations. Regardless of the manipulations, when processing a small number of starting templates during the PCR exaggerated stochastic sampling effects will occur. The result is that several phenomena can occur: a subs... Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535986 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535985&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480018%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: After having compared 2 widely used forensic chemistries, we suggest individual validation of each kit for use with samples likely to exhibit instability combined with fixation induced degradation or artifact. A "one size fits all" approach for interpretation of these samples among commercially available multiplexes is not recommended. PMID: 19480018 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535985 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535984&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480019%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Reproducible and informative Y-STR profiles can be recovered from a broad range of degraded and inhibited skeletal remains extracts when a commercially available kit is employed under modified amplification parameters. PMID: 19480019 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535984 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535983&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480020%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Y-chromosome short tandem repeat intermediate variant alleles, while relatively rare, typically occur on multiple haplogroup backgrounds. This distribution indicates that such mutations arise at a rate generally intermediate to those of binary markers and STR loci. As a result, intermediate-sized Y-STR variants can reveal phylogenetic substructure within the Y-chromosome phylogeny not currently detected by either binary or Y-STR markers alone, but only when such variants are evaluated within a haplogroup context. PMID: 19480020 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535983 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535982&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480021%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Using the protocols and interpretation guidelines described here, LT-DNA testing is reliable and robust. Implementation of this method, or one that is suitably verified, in conjunction with an appropriate quality control program ensures that LT-DNA testing is suitable for forensic purposes. PMID: 19480021 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535982 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535981&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480022%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The kit, which produces robust, reliable, and reproducible results, will be made available for the forensic research community after modifications based on this study's evaluation to comply with the quality standards expected for forensic casework. PMID: 19480022 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535981 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535980&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480023%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Application of forensic genetics in archaeology enables retrieving new types of information and helps in data interpretation. The number of successfully typed autosomal and Y-STR loci from ancient specimens in this study is one of the largest published so far for aged samples. PMID: 19480023 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535980 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535979&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480024%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results of this study, in combination with previously obtained results, demonstrate that Y-chromosome testing and mini-STR methodology can contribute to the identification of human remains of victims of revolutionary violence from World War II. PMID: 19480024 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535979 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535978&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480025%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Four X-STR duos in the linkage group 1-4 will be able to provide a powerful tool for solving complex kinship cases in Koreans. However, to increase the haplotype diversity in the linkage group 4, it will be useful to discover a new marker for Asians that can serve as an adequate substitute for DXS7423 or at least complement the existing linkage duo of DXS10134-DXS7423. PMID: 19480025 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535978 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535977&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480026%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results will help provide the molecular genetic evidence for human settlement of the Pacific. PMID: 19480026 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535977 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535976&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480027%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: According to 15 analyzed STR loci, the population of Wallachia region was found to be genetically more similar to Slavic populations of Croatia and Serbia than to other surrounding populations. PMID: 19480027 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535976 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535975&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480028%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 19480028 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535975 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535974&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480029%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 19480029 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535974 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535973&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19480030%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 19480030 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535973 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2536002&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399942%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Krleza-Jerić K, Lemmens T PMID: 19399942 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2536002 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2536002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2536001&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399943%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The model of centralized clinical trial review seems to be appropriate for the current number of clinical trials conducted in Croatia. The efficient and standardized review process of clinical trials by the Central Ethics Committee may positively affect the increasing number of clinical trials conducted in Croatia. Future development includes the transparency of the clinical trials through a publically available database and establishing the basis for conducting academic clinical trials. PMID: 19399943 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2536001 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2536001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2536000&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399944%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: OR alpha gene polymorphism may be associated with the expression of IL-10, IL-4, IL-2, and IFN-gamma in patients with SLE. PMID: 19399944 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2536000 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2536000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535999&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399945%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: p120 (CagA), p33, p30 (OMP), and p19 (OMP) seropositivity was more often present in patients with higher grades of the histological parameters of gastritis and seropositivity to protein p95 (VacA) with endoscopic presence of duodenal ulcer. Histological parameters of gastritis are more associated with bacterial virulence than endoscopic findings. PMID: 19399945 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535999 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535998&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399946%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In differentiating between cardiac and respiratory causes of acute dyspnea in pre-hospital emergency setting, NT-proBNP in combination with capnometry and clinical assessment was superior to NT-proBNP alone or NT-proBNP in combination with clinical assessment. PMID: 19399946 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535998 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535996&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399947%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Disruption of HSP70-induced cytoprotection during irradiation enhances therapeutic effect of irradiation, which makes HSP70 a promising target in the research of endometrial cancer. PMID: 19399947 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535996 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535995&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399948%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The alarming increase in the number of hospitalizations due to alcohol intoxication in children, especially among girls and in the adolescent age group, represents a serious problem, which requires further attention and research. PMID: 19399948 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535995 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535994&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399949%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: High exposure to substance use in immediate social environment and its great impact on substance use among early adolescents indicate that there is a need for the introduction of preventive programs that would reduce inappropriate behavior among adolescents' social models. PMID: 19399949 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535994 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535993&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399950%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Studies on physical activity in transition countries should include the domains of work and domestic and garden, since if only leisure-time domain is examined, the total physical activity level could be underestimated. As the lowest physical activity was reported by adolescents and young adults, strategies for increasing physical activity in this age group should be developed. PMID: 19399950 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535993 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535992&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399951%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Educational leaflets can be an effective first step in educating younger high school students about healthy sleep, with the method being more effective in female adolescents. PMID: 19399951 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535992 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535991&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399952%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Quality of life of the elderly in a nursing home was significantly higher than that of their peers living in their own home, which may be related to better care in specially organized settings. PMID: 19399952 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535991 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535990&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399953%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 19399953 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535990 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535989&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399954%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 19399954 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535989 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535988&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19399955%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 19399955 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535988 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238675&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marusic A PMID: 19260137 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238675 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238674&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260138%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rudan I, Marusic A, Jankovic S, Rotim K, Boban M, Lauc G, Grkovic I, Dogas Z, Zemunik T, Vatavuk Z, Bencic G, Rudan D, Mulic R, Krzelj V, Terzic J, Stojanovic D, Puntaric D, Bilic E, Ropac D, Vorko-Jovic A, Znaor A, Stevanovic R, Biloglav Z, Polasek O PMID: 19260138 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238674 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238673&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260139%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Although the study was underpowered for the reported associations to reach formal threshold of genome-wide significance under the assumption of independent multiple testing, the consistency of association between the 2 variants and a set of anthropometric traits makes CRIM1 and ITGA1 highly interesting for further replication and functional follow-up. Increased linkage disequilibrium between the used markers in an isolated population makes the formal significance threshold overly stringent, and changed allele frequencies in isolate population may contribute to identifying variants that would not be easily identified in large outbred populations. PMID: 19260139 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238673 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238672&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260140%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Myocilin seems to be a very strong candidate for explaining some of the pathophysiological pathways leading to the development of both glaucoma and high myopia. As our finding was obtained in a relatively under-powered sample, further research and replication of these results is needed. PMID: 19260140 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238672 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238671&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260141%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Although this study was underpowered for most of the reported associations to reach formal threshold of genome-wide significance under the assumption of independent multiple testing, replications of previous findings and consistency of association between the identified variants and more than one studied trait make such findings interesting for further functional follow-up studies. Changed allele frequencies in isolate population may contribute to identifying variants that would not be easily identified in much larger samples in outbred populations. PMID: 19260141 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238671 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238670&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260142%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Our results and historical evidence, suggest that the mid-15th century epidemic could have acted as a selection pressure for the CCR5Delta32 mutation. PMID: 19260142 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238670 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238669&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260143%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The study found significant ethnic differences in BDNF val66met polymorphism. The most frequent genotype among Korean participants was "Met/Val" and they had similar distribution of "Met" and "Val" alleles. In contrast, the most frequent genotype among Caucasian participants was "Val/Val" and they had different distribution of "Met" and "Val" alleles. These ethnic differences require matching participants for ethnicity in pharmacogenetic studies and in the studies investigating genetic variations in neuropsychiatric disorders. PMID: 19260143 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238669 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238668&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260144%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Anatomy textbooks vary in the amount of text dedicated to different parts of topographical anatomy and are not quite concordant with curriculum recommendations and standard anatomical terminology. Planning the structure of an anatomy course should not be based on a single book or recommendation but on evidence. PMID: 19260144 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238668 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238667&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260145%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Despite their frequency and possible associated stress, daily quizzes were associated with better academic success in the anatomy course. PMID: 19260145 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238667 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238666&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260146%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. The type of course delivery was not associated with significant differences in student academic success in Anatomy and Chemistry courses in the medical curriculum. Students can successfully pass these courses when they are delivered either in a continual, whole year format or in a condensed time format of a course block, regardless of the number and type of courses preceding the block course. PMID: 19260146 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238666 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238665&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260147%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions TBL in an intensive course format seems to be especially attractive for the best students of the year, making them even more successful in the key exam. Even the students who usually learned alone highly appreciated learning in teams, thereby developing the understanding and skills needed to work productively in task-groups. PMID: 19260147 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238665 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238664&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260148%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 19260148 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238664 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238663&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260149%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 19260149 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238663 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2238662&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19260150%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 19260150 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2238662 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2238662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051413&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090602%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Viscous fiber blend is a very potent and palatable soluble fiber addition to a starchy snack, which is able to reduce the glycemic response to a similar extent in both healthy participants and individuals with diabetes mellitus. Biscuits with low GI, and possibly other viscous fiber blend fortified starchy foods, may potentially be a useful replacement of high GI snack foods in the diet. PMID: 19090602 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051413 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051420&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090595%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fatovic-Ferencic S PMID: 19090595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051420 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051419&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090596%26dopt%3DAbstract This article provides detailed guidelines for the implementation of systematic method for setting priorities in health research investments that was recently developed by Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI). The target audience for the proposed method are international agencies, large research funding donors, and national governments and policy-makers. The process has the following steps: (i) selecting the managers of the process; (ii) specifying the context and risk management preferences; (iii) discussing criteria for setting health research priorities; (iv) choosing a limited set of the most useful and important criteria; (v) developing means to assess the likelihood that proposed health research options will satisfy the selected criteria; (vi) systematic listing of a... Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051419 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051418&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090597%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Young age, high speed, and alcohol are predictors of fatal road traffic accidents in Tirana district. These findings can serve as a basis for health care professionals and policymakers to create preventive measures for traffic accidents. PMID: 19090597 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051418 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051417&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090598%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The prevalence of asthma is several times higher than what is officially reported for St. Petersburg's inner city children population. Early life events and socio-demographic and biologic factors were associated with asthma in children. PMID: 19090598 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051417 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051416&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090599%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Partner's current smoking status was positively associated with a greater acute coronary syndrome risk in men but not in women, both before and after adjustment for socioeconomic characteristics and coronary risk factors. Programs aimed at reducing the exposure to passive smoking are need in countries with high prevalence of active smoking. PMID: 19090599 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051416 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051415&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090600%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The audit revealed deficiencies in the quality of diabetes care and variations in care provision between primary care teams. Clinical guidelines and continuing education about acceptable diabetes care should be developed and implemented in BH. PMID: 19090600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051415 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051414&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090601%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Significant differences in well-being variables between telephone contact group and no contact group at 24 months after the end of intensive treatment are at least partially due to phone contact/informative checking 3, 6, and 12 months after the end of intensive therapy. Telephone or any short and easy accessible communication checking is a promising as supportive and research tool in aftercare alcohol addiction treatment, especially because of its cost-benefit advantages. PMID: 19090601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051414 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051412&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090603%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. Cardiovascular risk is high in a large proportion of Bulgarian urban population, especially in men aged over 65. These findings indicate that a comprehensive national strategy and program for management of cardiovascular diseases is urgently needed. The SCORE method can be well implemented if a higher threshold for a high risk group is defined and smaller target population is planned for extensive and expensive high risk preventive measures. PMID: 19090603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051412 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051411&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090604%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The most frequent cancers in men in Central Serbia, ie, lung, colorectal, prostate, and pancreatic cancer, showed an increasing trend. Only stomach cancer mortality decreased over time. PMID: 19090604 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051411 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051410&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090605%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Although managing ethical dilemmas is an important part of daily work of family physicians in Slovenia, it is perceived as a considerable burden in their work. Family physicians need more training in addressing and managing ethical issues. PMID: 19090605 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051410 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051409&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090606%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. High incidence rates and increasing time trend of tuberculosis in the elderly in Central Serbia is a serious problem, especially among those aged 70 years and over, who might present a target group for active case-finding of the disease. PMID: 19090606 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051409 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051408&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090607%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Patient enablement score in Croatia is high in comparison with countries such as the UK and Poland. Enablement at consultations was related to the continuity of care and patient health status, and other patient, physician, and practice characteristics, suggesting that these parameters should be considered when assessing quality of care in general practice. PMID: 19090607 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051408 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051407&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090608%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Increased triglycerides and hsCRP in people with low and medium education, and high prevalence of metabolic syndrome, its components and inflammatory markers in all study participants, suggest that regular health check-up, especially for those with lower education, may be useful in early detection and treatment of any abnormality that can be associated with cardiovascular disease. PMID: 19090608 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051407 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051406&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090609%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. There were considerable socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Serbia. These results indicate an opportunity to reduce inequalities and show a need for further investigation on the determinants of chronic diseases. PMID: 19090609 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051406 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051405&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090610%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. OSTP in Slovenia was effective in increasing both employability and OSTP patients' ability to work. To facilitate complete rehabilitation, particularly in obtaining employment for the patients, the process must involve the society as a whole. PMID: 19090610 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051405 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051404&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090611%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 19090611 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051404 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051403&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090612%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 19090612 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051403 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2051402&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19090613%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 19090613 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2051402 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2051402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1900020&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18939351%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Damjanov I PMID: 18939351 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1900020 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1900020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887811&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925690%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mrsic M, Nola M PMID: 18925690 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887811 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887810&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925691%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marusic A PMID: 18925691 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887810 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887809&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925692%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The failure to alter blood pressure levels by introducing the hypertensive QTL from the GH into the hypertension resistant BN background suggests that the QTL effects are genome background-dependent in the GH rat. BN.GH2 and BN.GH18 rats reveal significant differences in response to ANGII and impaired baroreflex sensitivity, suggesting that we may have captured a locus responsible for the genetic control of baroreceptor sensitivity, which would be considered an intermediate phenotype of blood pressure. PMID: 18925692 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887809 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887808&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925693%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Rats with unilateral obstructive nephropathy had increased apoptosis of tubular and interstitial cells in comparison with sham-operated rats. Neither cilazapril nor losartan had an effect on tubular cell apoptosis, and cilazapril even increased interstitial cell apoptosis. PMID: 18925693 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887808 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887807&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925694%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Higher but inhomogeneous expression of VEGF in tumor cells, especially in CCRCCs, is associated with NF-kappaB/65 activity. This indicates that both VEGF and NF-kappaB/65 may be important in renal carcinogenesis, representing a possible molecular target in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. PMID: 18925694 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887807 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887806&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925695%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. There was an association between FOXP1 and BCL2. The presence of FOXP3 positive cells had no influence on any of the analyzed markers. PMID: 18925695 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887806 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887805&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925696%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma grade 3 with >75% follicular growth pattern patients have very similar characteristics and their prognosis is more influenced by protein expression of B-cell differentiation stage genes than by tumor cells growth pattern, BCL2 and BCL6 abnormalities, and International Prognostic Index. PMID: 18925696 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887805 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887804&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925697%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Expression of MMP-2 is an important independent indicator of shorter survival in patients with Duke's B colon cancer and should be taken into consideration in decision-making on the use of adjuvant systemic therapy in patients with Duke's B colon cancer. PMID: 18925697 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887804 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887803&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925698%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. Immunohistochemical analysis of p27 expression may be a valuable tool for identifying risk of lymph node metastases and more aggressive behavior of papillary thyroid carcinoma. PMID: 18925698 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887803 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887802&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925699%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. FLT3 expression levels differed in different types of adult leukemia. Overexpression of FLT3 and presence of a positive FLT3/ITD mutation in acute leukemia were associated with unfavorable clinical characteristics and poor prognosis. PMID: 18925699 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887802 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887801&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925700%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. There is a distinct group of ALCLs with unique and specific clinical, gross autopsy, and histopathologic findings. Recognition of this clinical variant may facilitate early detection and potentially timely diagnosis and therapy. PMID: 18925700 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887801 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887800&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925701%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei associated with mucinous adenocarcinoma of the cervix in a 60-year-old woman. The patient developed low grade mucinous peritoneal carcinomatosis 8 years after hysterectomy for cervical adenocarcinoma. No other primary mucinous tumor was identified and peritoneal carcinomatosis tested positive for high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV), showing both integrated and episomal pattern. HPV has been previously associated with development of cervical carcinomas (both squamous and mucinous) but neither has cervical adenocarcinoma nor HPV been implicated in development of pseudomyxoma peritonei. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of HPV-associated malignancy presenting as pseudomyxoma peritonei. PMID: 18925701 [PubMed - in pro... Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887800 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887799&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925702%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grcevic D PMID: 18925702 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887799 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887798&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925703%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 18925703 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887798 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887797&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925704%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 18925704 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887797 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887796&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18925705%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 18925705 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887796 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1887796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725604&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716993%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kozaric-Kovacic D Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that develops after a psychological trauma usually caused by a situation perceived as deeply threatening to a person's life or integrity. Complex neurobiological changes triggered by such a traumatic and stressful experience may explain a wide range of PTSD symptoms and provide the rationale for psychopharmacological treatment. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors make the first-line treatment of PTSD. Clinical experience has shown that they are more effective than noradrenalin-reuptake inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants. Antipsychotic drugs, especially atypical ones, have been shown effective in PTSD patients with psychotic characteristics or refractoriness to other treatments. Mood stabi... Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725604 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725603&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716994%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The finding that the HLA loci are highly polymorphic in Han population of Xi'an City may be useful for population genetics, HLA-related studies, human identification, and paternity tests in forensic sciences. PMID: 18716994 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725603 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725602&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716995%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Although a wide range of services were organized to help the traumatized population in Croatia, only the solution of housing issue significantly predicted recovery. The organization of help services should take into consideration the existing infrastructure and local specificities, and respect the needs of people in war-affected areas. PMID: 18716995 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725602 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725601&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716996%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Veterans with war-related PTSD more often reported developmental problems in their children. Father's PTSD may have long-term and long-lasting consequences on the child's personality. PMID: 18716996 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725601 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725600&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716997%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. War veterans with PTSD had less sexual activity, hypoactive sexual desire, and erectile difficulties. Antidepressant therapy in veterans with PTSD may be associated with hypoactive sexual desire. PMID: 18716997 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725600 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725599&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716998%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. Chronic PTSD is associated with dyslipidemia, leading to an increased risk of coronary artery disease. Environmental factors and coping strategies should be considered as important factors for the occurrence and persistence of PTSD. PMID: 18716998 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725599 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725598&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18716999%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Oropharyngeal cancer patients had relatively high levels of primary DNA damage in their peripheral blood lymphocytes even before therapy. The frequency of complex structural chromosome aberrations and the frequency of micronuclei increased with the progression of the radiation cycle and the doses delivered. As the frequency of chromosomal aberrations a year after radiotherapy mostly did not return to pre-therapy values, it represents an important risk factor related to the onset of second cancer. PMID: 18716999 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725598 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725597&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717000%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Bullying among primary school pupils did not differ between areas that experienced war activities in 1992-1995. Our results could be useful in the introduction of specific prevention measures against bullying in postwar situation. PMID: 18717000 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725597 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725596&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717001%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Psychometric properties of OHIP-CRO14 and OHIP-SVN14 render these instruments suitable for the assessment of Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Croatia and Slovenia. PMID: 18717001 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725596 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725595&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717002%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The questionnaire registered wide spectrum of harassment types, indicating the need for continuous monitoring and systematic work on the prevention of these phenomena. The study showed that exposure to harassment is associated with age, indicating that younger teachers should be the target population for detection and prevention of workplace harassment. PMID: 18717002 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725595 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725594&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717003%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. Models of Good Practice enterprises had a higher than expected sickness absence rate. This indicates that it is difficult to identify Models of Good Practice enterprises and that they cannot be treated as role model enterprises. Good cooperation with the occupational health service and the empowerment and involvement of the employees is associated with a low sickness absence rate. PMID: 18717003 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725594 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725593&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717004%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muula AS PMID: 18717004 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725593 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725592&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717005%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisher CH PMID: 18717005 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725592 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1725591&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18717006%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loncarek K PMID: 18717006 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1725591 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1725591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1576839&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18595220%26dopt%3DAbstract Jelena Krmpotić Nemanić (1921-2008): conclusion of the age of classical anatomy? Croat Med J. 2008 Jun;49(3):447-9 Authors: Marusić A PMID: 18595220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1576839 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1576839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563164&cid=s_30416_22_f&fid=30416&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18581619%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Optimal screening test characteristics for use in a population-based survey are likely to be different to those when the test is used in a clinical setting. Calibrating the test a priori to bring the TAP ratio closer to unity deals with the possible large bias in disease burden estimates based on application of diagnostic (screening) test. PMID: 18581619 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Croatian Medical Journal) Croatian Medical Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563164 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1563164