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 'European Journal of Internal Medicine' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:15:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649937&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284236%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hopps E, Caimi G Abstract Metabolic syndrome is commonly accompanied by an elevated cardiovascular risk with high morbidity and mortality. The alterations of the arterial vasculature begin with endothelial dysfunction and lead to micro- and macrovascular complications. The remodeling of the endothelial basal membrane, that promotes erosion and thrombosis, has a multifactorial pathogenesis that includes leukocyte activation, increased oxidative stress and also an altered matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) expression. MMPs are endopeptidases which degrade extracellular matrix proteins, such as collagen, gelatins, fibronectin and laminin. They can be secreted by several cells within the vascular wall, but macrophages are determinant in the atherosclerotic plaques. Their activit... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649937 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:42 +0100 5649937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649936&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284237%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Reich JM Abstract More than 140years since its recognition as a clinical entity, sarcoidosis remains enigmatic. Its classification as a disease vs. a syndrome is uncertain. Its etiology remains undefined. The "immune paradox" (delayed type hypersensitivity anergy in a setting of exuberant systemic granulomatous response) resists explanation. Its relationship to the Kveim test is poorly understood. Its prognostic determinants and treatment indications are among the unsolved or disputed problems. Immunological investigations generated the thesis that the characterizing systemic granuloma arise as a fallback reaction to inefficient cellular immune processing, due most often to impaired myeloid dendritic cell function of unknown cause. The concept that sarcoidosis represents a... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649936 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:32 +0100 5649936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649935&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284238%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Morrison I, Riha RL Abstract Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common presentation to physicians both in general practice and hospital settings. In this review, we provide an update on the latest theories on the pathogenesis of the condition, and discuss the approach to investigation of the sleepy patient, with particular reference to narcolepsy. Recommended therapy is reviewed for both narcolepsy and cataplexy, to provide physicians with an important reference on the investigation and management of these troubling conditions. PMID: 22284238 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649935 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:21 +0100 5649935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649934&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284239%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As the number of false positive values of most available tests is substantial, these frailty scores are of limited value for both screening and diagnostic purposes in daily practice. As diagnostic instruments they can best be used to exclude frailty. The false-positive rate of currently available tests is too high to allow major decisions on medical care to be made on the basis of a positive test. PMID: 22284239 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649934 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:11 +0100 5649934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649933&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284240%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andro M, Comps E, Estivin S, Gentric A PMID: 22284240 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649933 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:01 +0100 5649933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649932&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284241%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Scheen AJ Abstract The pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is becoming increasingly complex, especially since the availability of incretin-based therapies. Compared with other glucose-lowering strategies, these novel drugs offer some advantages such as an absence of weight gain and a negligible risk of hypoglycaemia and, possibly, better cardiovascular and β-cell protection. The physician has now multiple choices to manage his/her patient after secondary failure of metformin, and the question whether it is preferable to add an oral dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor (gliptin) or an injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist will emerge. Obviously, DPP-4 inhibitors offer several advantages compared with GLP-1 receptor agonists, especia... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649932 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:50 +0100 5649932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649931&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284242%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Madsbad S Abstract Incretin-based therapies, which include the GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors, use the antidiabetic properties of potentiating the GLP-1 receptor signalling via the regulation of insulin and glucagon secretion, inhibition of gastric emptying and suppression of appetite. Most physicians will start antidiabetic treatment with metformin, but adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist as the second drug seems to be optimal since more patients will reach an HbA1c below 7% than with a DPP-4 inhibitor or another oral antidiabetic agents and with minimal risk of hypoglycaemia. The GLP-1 receptor agonists are also more effective in weight and systolic blood pressure control than DPP-4 inhibitors. The side effects of the GLP-1 receptor agonists are primarily nause... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649931 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:40 +0100 5649931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649930&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284243%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Self-controlled physical activity of, even, moderate intensity ameliorates adipokines, such as visfatin, apelin and adiponectin, in patients with T2DM. Prospective interventional studies will confirm our results. The ClinicalTrials.gov identifier is: NCT00306176. PMID: 22284243 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649930 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:31 +0100 5649930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649929&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284244%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A 16-week VLCD induces considerable weight loss, metabolic amelioration, and major improvements in QoL in obese T2DM patients. The addition of exercise is of paramount importance for the maintenance of better QoL. PMID: 22284244 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649929 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:21 +0100 5649929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649928&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284245%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that patients with type 2 diabetes have a significantly higher erythrocyte mechanical fragility than matched nondiabetic subjects, and that fasting plasma glucose is the strongest correlate of increased mechanical fragility of erythrocytes in this patients group. PMID: 22284245 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649928 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:11 +0100 5649928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649927&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284246%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We have found that the presence of anemia was as an independent predictor of LBM for spine after adjusting for body mass index and other confounders in postmenopausal Turkish women. PMID: 22284246 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649927 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:01 +0100 5649927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649926&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284247%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: For diagnostic purposes, patients with severe anaemia can be managed similarly in a QDU or in-hospital setting, but the QDU model is more cost-saving than traditional hospitalisation. Most QDU patients preferred the QDU model to hospital admission. PMID: 22284247 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649926 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:51 +0100 5649926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649925&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284248%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The levofloxacin-containing sequential therapy is a significantly better strategy than the standard triple treatment for H. pylori eradication. Standard triple treatment is no more effective for H. pylori in our population and levofloxacin-containing sequential regimen might be used as a first-line eradication option. PMID: 22284248 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649925 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:41 +0100 5649925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649924&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284249%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present results show that higher levels of GDF-15 are associated to conditions of severe disease in HCM. Hence, GDF-15 is suggested as a novel marker related to the severity and could represent a further useful tool in monitoring functional capacity of HCM patients. PMID: 22284249 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649924 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:31 +0100 5649924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649923&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284250%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The ERa PvuII polymorphism is associated with the increased risk of CAD in men of a Chinese population. Further research is needed to investigate the mechanism underlying the association between ERα polymorphism and CAD. PMID: 22284250 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649923 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:22 +0100 5649923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649922&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284251%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prescription of statins, alone or in combination with other drugs, may impact the survival and functional decline in polypathological patients. Further prospective blinded randomised assays are needed to confirm these observations. PMID: 22284251 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649922 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:12 +0100 5649922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649921&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284252%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: By adding a pocket-sized ultrasound examination of <10min to usual care, we corrected the diagnosis in almost 1 of 5 patients admitted to a medical department, resulting in a completely different treatment strategy without delay in many of the patients. Routinely adding a cardiac and abdominal ultrasound screening has the potential to rearrange inpatients workflow and diagnosis. PMID: 22284252 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649921 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:02 +0100 5649921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649920&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284253%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There is a high incidence of ESBL producing organisms causing blood stream infections in critically ill patients. Transfer from other hospitals and previous antibiotic usage are important risk factors for ESBL production. However ESBL production may not be associated with a poorer outcome if appropriate early antibiotic therapy is instituted. PMID: 22284253 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649920 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:53 +0100 5649920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649919&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284254%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Admission osmolarity, a simple calculation, is associated with the risk of mortality in acutely ill medical patients; deviations outside the normal range are relevant. A useful clinical predictive algorithm requires the incorporation of additional predictors. PMID: 22284254 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649919 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:42 +0100 5649919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649918&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284255%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of asymptomatic VF is verified in medical inpatients ≥50years of age. The FRAX index did not turn out to be predictive of the presence of VF in this population. There is an underdiagnosis of osteoporotic VF in the coding at hospital discharge. Action protocols are necessary to avoid clinical inactivity regarding this entity. PMID: 22284255 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649918 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:33 +0100 5649918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649917&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284256%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Falls are unexplained in a significant number of older patients presenting to acute hospitals. The assessment of unexplained fallers for NMS is clinically important as this may be aetiologically related in nearly a quarter of these patients. PMID: 22284256 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649917 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:23 +0100 5649917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649916&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284257%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Combustion of natural gas for energy generation produces a rise in air concentration of PM10 and NO(2) close to the plant, with a concentration-dependent increment of daily emergency visits and hospital admissions in elderly people, and with an age-dependent susceptibility. PMID: 22284257 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649916 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:12 +0100 5649916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649915&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284258%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the present study showed that a small proportion of ESCC specimens from Iran harbor HPV16, 18 genome using a highly sensitive method. As different rates have been reported from Iran, a more widespread study with more precise definition of geographical differences could delineate the potential involvement of HPV in the development of ESCC in Iranian population. PMID: 22284258 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649915 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:02 +0100 5649915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649914&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284259%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The RAS-CHEM database works and will be integrated into the Health Emergency Operations Facility (HEOF) with other European Rapid Alert Systems. Poisons centres receive a large number of enquiries and could be important sentinels in this field of toxicovigilance. PMID: 22284259 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649914 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:24:52 +0100 5649914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649913&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284260%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Skalli S, Muller M, Pradines S, Halimi S, Wion-Barbot N PMID: 22284260 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649913 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:24:42 +0100 5649913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649912&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284261%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Olalla J, de Ory F, Casas I, Benítez N PMID: 22284261 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649912 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:24:32 +0100 5649912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649911&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284262%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Serratrice C, Swiader L, Serratrice J, Weiller PJ, Verrot D PMID: 22284262 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649911 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:24:22 +0100 5649911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649910&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22284263%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Meschi T, Nouvenne A, Maggio M, Lauretani F, Borghi L PMID: 22284263 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649910 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:24:12 +0100 5649910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523350&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153522%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mannucci PM, Nobili A, Garattini S PMID: 22153522 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523350 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:16:13 +0100 5523350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523349&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153523%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bernardo D, Peña AS PMID: 22153523 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523349 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:16:05 +0100 5523349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523348&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153524%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crespo Pérez L, Castillejo de Villasante G, Cano Ruiz A, León F Abstract Coeliac disease is a permanent immunological intolerance to gluten proteins in genetically predisposed individuals. The only management is life-long strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. Unfortunately, compliance with gluten-free diet is very difficult in practice due to the widespread presence of gluten in Western diets. For this reason, about 50% of coeliacs following a gluten-free diet continue to suffer from symptoms and present with autoantibodies and/or villous atrophy while on a gluten-free diet. It is therefore important to explore new therapies to improve the management of coeliac disease. To date, five experimental therapies have been tested in randomized and controlled clinical trials. ... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523348 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:56 +0100 5523348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523347&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153525%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Di Castelnuovo A, di Giuseppe R, Iacoviello L, de Gaetano G Abstract Daily intake of an anti-thrombotic diet may offer a suitable and effective way of coronary artery disease (CAD) prevention. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fat and fish, moderate alcohol consumption but poor in salt, saturated fat and simple sugars, plays an important role in protect against CAD. Chocolate, coffee and tea, unfairly not included in "traditional healthy food basket", have received much attention over the past few years, if for no other reason than they are consumed worldwide and are important dietary sources of polyphenols (flavonols and cathechins). Several in vitro and in vivo studies have tried to elucidate the role of these foods and a large amou... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523347 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:47 +0100 5523347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523346&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153526%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ortonne JP Abstract Urticaria is a heterogeneous group of debilitating skin disorders characterized by wheals, pruritus, and frequently angioedema. The various forms of urticaria are often chronic and can exact a toll on quality of life. New diagnostic criteria and management guidelines are available to assist primary care physicians in the identification and proper treatment of different subtypes of urticaria. Second-generation antihistamines are recommended as first-line therapy because of their high degree of efficacy and safety. It is important to note, however, that European indications for most agents in this class are limited to specific forms of urticaria. The exception is desloratadine, the only second-generation antihistamine approved for the treatment of all urt... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523346 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:38 +0100 5523346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523345&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153527%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pandolfi M PMID: 22153527 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523345 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:29 +0100 5523345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523344&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153528%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Parisi G Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents approximately 85 to 90% of all primary liver cancers (PLC) and every year, more than 560,000 people are diagnosed as affected by this cancer. The identification of risk factors for HCC prompted the creation of screening and surveillance programs in patients affected by chronic liver diseases with the aim of detecting HCC nodules as soon as possible and provide effective and hopefully curative therapy A correct diagnosis is of paramount importance for the surveillance program as well as for the choice of the appropriate therapy. Both in the diagnosis of small HCC and in the choice of the therapy for locally advanced HCC the diagnosis must be certain. Improvements of the radiological imagine techniques have surely e... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523344 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:20 +0100 5523344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523343&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153529%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heuman DM, Gilles HS, Solomon C, Bajaj JS Abstract Modern multiphase diagnostic imaging allows diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma with high specificity in a large proportion of cases. Additional aspects of tumor biology also can be evaluated noninvasively through observation of tumor behavior (growth rate, satellites, vascular invasion) and other indicators of tumor biology (avid uptake of fluorodeoxyglucose, high circulating levels of tumor markers such as alphafetoprotein). Routinely requiring biopsy confirmation for diagnosis of HCC exposes many patients to unnecessary risk, may delay diagnosis, and in some cases leads to withholding of potentially beneficial treatment. Biopsy for assessment of tumor molecular markers is promising but remains investigational. When di... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523343 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:11 +0100 5523343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523342&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153530%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Country of birth affects the risk of VT and PE in several immigrant groups. Our study indicates that ethnicity-related inherited and acquired venous thromboembolism risk factors play a role in the aetiology of venous thromboembolism. Ethnic differences in thromboembolism risk even exist in Caucasian European populations, and may thus be important to consider in genetic studies. PMID: 22153530 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523342 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:02 +0100 5523342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523341&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153531%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Increased and adjusted clopidogrel loading dose according to platelet reactivity monitoring attenuated clopidogrel resistance in carriers of ABCB1 mutant allele. PMID: 22153531 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523341 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:54 +0100 5523341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523340&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153532%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Oral glucose load impairs endothelium dependent dilation and hyperaemia at microcirculation, probably via oxidative stress; ascorbic acid can prevent it. PMID: 22153532 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523340 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:45 +0100 5523340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523339&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153533%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that hyaluronic acid and laminin may be used to identify potentially high-risk groups of upper gastrointestinal cancers for further diagnostic work-ups, particularly in high incidence areas. Nevertheless, further studies with larger sample size and tumor staging information are warranted to clarify the clinical significance of hyaluronic acid and laminin in those cancers. PMID: 22153533 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523339 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:36 +0100 5523339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523338&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153534%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The obesity-linked FTO variants do not play a significant role in modulating the colorectal cancer risk in the Italian population. PMID: 22153534 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523338 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:27 +0100 5523338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523337&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153535%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Introduction of a few simple measures to improve awareness among the physicians led to a significant reduction in the diagnostic costs in the department of internal medicine. Extending these measures to the entire hospital and even entire country will in our opinion lead to significant reduction in the health care costs. PMID: 22153535 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523337 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:17 +0100 5523337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523336&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153536%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Elevated intraocular pressure is associated with a number of metabolic variables, and each component of metabolic syndrome has a distinct impact on the intraocular pressure in individual age- and gender-specific groups. The present results may allow internal medicine specialists to manage metabolic risk factors while considering possible ocular involvement and potential treatment interactions. PMID: 22153536 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523336 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:08 +0100 5523336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523335&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153537%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Subjects with non-functioning adrenal adenomas feature several cardiovascular risk factors even when compared to BMI matched individuals. Subtle cortisol autonomy in adrenal adenomas may be associated with those findings. PMID: 22153537 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523335 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:58 +0100 5523335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523334&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153538%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Serum 25(OH)D levels<50nmol/L are frequent in PHPT, are more common than in controls, and are associated with more severe bone disease based on higher serum PTH and bone turnover biomarkers. PMID: 22153538 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523334 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:48 +0100 5523334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523333&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153539%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results of this study are suggestive of the presence of a significant relationship between TGF-β and vitamin D deficiency. Increased TGF-β1 and platelet count may be an early indicator of bone marrow fibrosis in patients with vitamin D deficiency. PMID: 22153539 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523333 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:40 +0100 5523333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523332&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153540%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The burden of DM in this group of elderly patients is high. Elderly patients with DM experienced much higher rates of the adverse outcomes. PMID: 22153540 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523332 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:31 +0100 5523332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523331&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153541%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with acute cholecystitis and without comorbidities can be safely and effectively treated in HIH after a short monitoring period in hospital. PMID: 22153541 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523331 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:22 +0100 5523331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523330&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153542%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In patients with liver cirrhosis we documented a hepato-systemic CO gradient as inferred by the higher CO values in the hepatic vein than in the peripheral vein. In cirrhotic patients, CO and NO exhibit opposite behavior in the liver, while both molecules show increased values in the systemic circulation. It can be speculated that increased intra-hepatic CO levels might represent a counterbalancing response to reduced NO intra-hepatic levels in human liver cirrhosis. PMID: 22153542 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523330 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:13 +0100 5523330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523329&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153543%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: These results confirm that HCV infection has a negative impact on sperm parameters. The overlap of the results observed in the two groups of HCV patients supports the hypothesis that HCV infection may cause to alterations in sperm parameters. PMID: 22153543 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523329 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:13:04 +0100 5523329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523328&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153544%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Arthritis is frequent manifestation of SSc. Its role in joint dysfunction has to be established in further studies. PMID: 22153544 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523328 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:55 +0100 5523328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523327&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153545%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cui W, Yuan H PMID: 22153545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523327 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:47 +0100 5523327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523326&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153546%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dulin E, Guisasola MC PMID: 22153546 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523326 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:38 +0100 5523326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523325&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153547%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: El Khattib AA, Abdelhakam SM, Ghoraba DM, Ibrahim WA, Sayed MM PMID: 22153547 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523325 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:29 +0100 5523325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523324&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153548%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marcucci M PMID: 22153548 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523324 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:20 +0100 5523324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523323&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153549%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present study provides evidence that CRP levels are elevated in MS subjects. In addition, WC and HDL-C are significant predictors of the CRP elevation. PMID: 22153549 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523323 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:11 +0100 5523323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407828&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075276%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, heart failure during a NSTEMI is a common and meaningful situation which warrants careful management and further investigation to reach stronger evidence for clinical recommendations. PMID: 22075276 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407828 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +0100 5407828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407827&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075277%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lippi G, Favaloro EJ Abstract Cardiovascular disease, the leading causes of death worldwide, is a "preventable" pathology, so that accessible and affordable interventions should be established to target the leading risk factors, including hypercholesterolemia. Although statin based therapy is commonplace in primary and secondary prevention, several economical, clinical and safety issues have been raised, so that there is ongoing research into new, safer and more effective agents to be used alone or in combination with existing cardiovascular drugs. Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are a class of short, single-stranded synthetic analogs of nucleic acids that bind to a target mRNA, preventing its translation and thereby inhibiting protein synthesis. Apolipoprotein B-100 (ap... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407827 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:50 +0100 5407827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407826&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075278%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gorini A, Pravettoni G Abstract Cognitive theories on decision making show that individuals often do not decide in a full and rationale way, but instead use cognitive strategies that allow them to overcome the limitations imposed by their limited rationality and the difficulties derived from uncertainty. The first part of the paper will discuss the role of heuristics and biases in medical decision making. This is an interesting field of research since medical decisions must be fast and are often complicated by rapid changes in the patient's clinical condition, uncertain prognosis and unexpected or uncontrollable treatment effects. In such contexts individuals are forced to rely on heuristics to assist them in taking decisions which can sometimes produce cognitive biases. T... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407826 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:39 +0100 5407826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407825&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075279%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: El Maghraoui A Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is the most frequent and most severe subtype of spondyloarthritis and can be an outcome of any of the other spondyloarthritis subtypes. It primarily affects the axial joints, most notably the sacroiliac joints. Other sites of involvement include the spine, peripheral joints, and entheses (capsules, ligaments, and tendons). Inflammatory enthesopathy progressing to ossification and ankylosis is the pathologic basis for the disease. Extra-articular manifestations vary widely in terms of both frequency and severity. The most common extra-articular manifestations are represented by uveitis, bowel disease, heart, lung, skin, bone and kidney involvement. This review focuses on prevalence and clinical characteristics of the most ... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407825 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:29 +0100 5407825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407824&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075280%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pant C, Sferra TJ, Deshpande A, Minocha A Abstract The rising incidence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection or CDI is now a problem of pandemic proportions. The NAP1 hypervirulent strain of C. difficile is responsible for a majority of recent epidemics and the widespread use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics may have facilitated the selective proliferation of this strain. The NAP1 strain also is more likely to cause severe and fulminant colitis characterized by marked leukocytosis, renal failure, hemodynamic instability, and toxic megacolon. No single test suffices to diagnose severe CDI, instead; the clinician must rely on a combination of clinical acumen, laboratory testing, and radiologic and endoscopic modalities. Although oral vancomycin and metronidazole a... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407824 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:18 +0100 5407824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407823&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075281%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wolff AH, Kellett J Abstract Several approaches to measuring the quality of hospital care have been suggested. We propose the simple and objective approach of using the health related data of the patient administration systems and the laboratory results that have been collected and stored electronically in hospitals for years. Imaginative manipulation of this data can give new insights into the quality of patient care. PMID: 22075281 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407823 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:09 +0100 5407823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407822&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075282%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vassilopoulos D Abstract It is well established that hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation is common among patients with various hematological or neoplastic diseases who receive chemotherapeutic agents without appropriate antiviral prophylaxis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A number of recent studies have indicated that treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents in patients with autoimmune/rheumatic diseases carries a similar risk. Furthermore, appropriate pre-emptive treatment with oral antivirals appears to significantly reduce that risk and should be routinely implemented in clinical practice. Similar data are available for B-cell depleting agents like rituximab from the hematology literature, indicating the need for a similar app... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407822 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:00 +0100 5407822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407821&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075283%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marignani M, Canzoni M, D'Amelio R, De Santis E, Pecchioli A, Delle Fave G Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects a large part of the world population. Different virological HBV categories have been identified and managing strategies for immunosuppressed patients with serological signs of current or past HBV infection has been proposed. Those strategies developed to manage patients in the haematology setting are based on strong evidence. Instead, management of such patients in the rheumatologic setting, especially those treated with biologic response modifiers, is mainly based on data derived by case reports and expert opinions. More data are needed to better manage these patients in case of signs of current or past HBV infection. PMID: 22075283 [PubMed - i... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407821 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:51 +0100 5407821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407820&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075284%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In our study of patients on hemodialysis with chronic hepatitis C, the use of peginterferon or a combination of peginterferon with a low daily dose of ribavirin achieved a high rate of SVR and the rate of dropout was low after pursuing an aggressive management of side effects. PMID: 22075284 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407820 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:40 +0100 5407820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407819&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075285%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, our study shows a synergistic effect of terlipressin vs treatment with albumin plus diuretics in patients with refractory ascites. One could speculate that albumin might enhance the vasoconstrictive response to terlipressin, thus contributing to counterbalance the negative effects of systemic vasodilation, which characterizes the hyperdynamic circulation of cirrhotic patients. PMID: 22075285 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407819 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:30 +0100 5407819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407818&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075286%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Antecedent hypertension is frequent in patients with acute HF and contributes to organ and vascular impairment. However its presence has no independent influence on short- and medium-term mortality, which is influenced by other related co-morbidities. PMID: 22075286 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407818 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:19 +0100 5407818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407817&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075287%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The observed knowledge of the relationship among co-occurring diseases and polypharmacy should help to identify and monitor older in-patients at risk of polypharmacy. PMID: 22075287 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407817 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:08 +0100 5407817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407816&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075288%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: All of the investigated patients with severe COPD were MM type homozygotes with normal plasma level of AAT. There was no significant correlation between the phenotype and severity of COPD. We did not find significant relation of plasma AAT level and lung function impairment. PMID: 22075288 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407816 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:58 +0100 5407816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407815&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075289%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: TI patients who eventually develop PHT may be identified early on by being splenectomized, having high nucleated red blood cell counts and a previous history of thromboembolism. Prospective clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness of transfusion, iron chelation, and hydroxyurea therapy in preventing PHT in TI are invited. PMID: 22075289 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407815 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:49 +0100 5407815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407814&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075290%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Considering the incidence of fungal infections and their high mortality rate, early detection, prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical. Molecular assays can serve as a diagnostic tool to manage patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Antifungal susceptibility testing in different geographical regions can support the choice of prophylaxis and treatment for these patients. PMID: 22075290 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407814 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:39 +0100 5407814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407813&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075291%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Exposures to verapamil more often resulted in moderate and severe symptoms than with dihydropyridines. Death mainly occurred with diltiazem. Moderate symptoms were more frequent in mixed than in mono CCA exposures. The frequency of CCAs involved in exposure was related to their prescription. PMID: 22075291 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407813 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:29 +0100 5407813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407812&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075292%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study shows the efficacy of thiopurine immunosuppressants in achieving mucosal healing in patients who respond to thiopurine immunosuppressants in the long term. We also observe the presence of endoscopy activity is not a rare event in this group of patients and is a predictor of early relapse. PMID: 22075292 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407812 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:19 +0100 5407812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407811&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075293%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Fasting serum leptin levels positively correlated with MetS and the pre-HD body weight could influence serum leptin in HD patients. PMID: 22075293 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407811 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:08 +0100 5407811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407786&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075294%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our predictive model may help predict the need for therapeutic ERCP in patients with a suspicion for choledocholithiasis. PMID: 22075294 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407786 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:58:57 +0100 5407786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407785&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075295%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The very simple clinical HS allows identifying a particular population of COPD patients of older age and higher BMI with a more severe airflow obstruction, increased dynamic hyperinflation during exercise and higher exacerbation frequency. These characteristics were not linked to hyperinflation or EFL. PMID: 22075295 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407785 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:58:47 +0100 5407785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407784&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075296%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The clinical course of severe cases of influenza A (H1N1) 2009-infection is markedly different from the disease pattern seen during epidemics of seasonal influenza. Most of the patients admitted to our intensive care unit due to influenza A (H1N1) 2009 associated ARDS were previously healthy young people. PMID: 22075296 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407784 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:58:36 +0100 5407784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407783&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075297%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Neurosarcoidosis requires a high degree of suspicion to establish the diagnosis. Central nervous system involvement is associated with a poor prognosis. PMID: 22075297 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407783 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:58:25 +0100 5407783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407782&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075298%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study showed that middle-aged male patients with CAD present a lower level of serum testosterone and the testosterone level was negatively correlated with the severity of coronary artery stenosis. PMID: 22075298 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407782 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:58:15 +0100 5407782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407781&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075299%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Bile acid malabsorption is a frequent problem in patients with chronic watery diarrhoea. Treatment with bile acid binders was effective regardless of type and severity. PMID: 22075299 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407781 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:58:04 +0100 5407781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407780&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075300%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chao CT PMID: 22075300 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407780 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:57:55 +0100 5407780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407777&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075301%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nedeva-Petkova M PMID: 22075301 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407777 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:57:45 +0100 5407777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407774&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075302%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lippi G, Sanchis-Gomar F PMID: 22075302 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407774 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:57:33 +0100 5407774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407773&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075303%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lucini D, Pagani M PMID: 22075303 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407773 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:57:23 +0100 5407773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407772&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075304%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kountouras J, Polyzos SA, Deretzi G, Katsinelos P, Kyriakou P PMID: 22075304 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407772 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:57:12 +0100 5407772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407771&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075305%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Christodoulou DK, Milionis HJ, Tsianos EV PMID: 22075305 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407771 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:57:02 +0100 5407771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407770&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075306%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Baicus C PMID: 22075306 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407770 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:56:52 +0100 5407770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407769&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075307%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sheng ZK, Li JJ, Zhao K, Sheng JF PMID: 22075307 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407769 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:56:42 +0100 5407769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407768&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075308%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cei M, Mumoli N, Mantellassi M, Marrucci E PMID: 22075308 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407768 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:56:32 +0100 5407768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407767&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075309%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aspromonte N, Valle R, Di Fusco SA, Santini M, Feola M PMID: 22075309 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407767 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:56:21 +0100 5407767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407766&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075310%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Argyraki CK, Gabeta S, Zachou K, Boulbou M, Polyzos A, Dalekos GN PMID: 22075310 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407766 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:56:11 +0100 5407766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407765&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075311%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pyrpasopoulou A, Triantafyllou A, Anyfanti P, Douma S, Aslanidis S PMID: 22075311 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407765 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:56:01 +0100 5407765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407764&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075312%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wijnia JW, Nieuwenhuis KG PMID: 22075312 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407764 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:51 +0100 5407764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407763&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075313%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Meyer-Gonzalez T, Suarez-Perez JA, Lopez-Navarro N, Hidalgo A, Herrera-Ceballos E PMID: 22075313 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407763 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:41 +0100 5407763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407762&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075314%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Formiga F, Ferrer A, Chivite D, Pujol R PMID: 22075314 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407762 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:31 +0100 5407762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407761&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075315%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Baerlocher MO, O'Brien J, Newton M, Gautam T, Noble J PMID: 22075315 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407761 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:21 +0100 5407761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407760&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075316%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Those having a history of unsafe sexual conduct and intravenous drug abusers and their spouses are at risk for hepatitis C. Cases rejected for donation due to low-risk criteria were banned from donation to maintain the donors' health, while other cases with low-risk criteria were banned to guarantee the blood recipients' health. PMID: 22075316 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407760 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:11 +0100 5407760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407759&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075317%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study conducted in a large AR population might suggest that monosensitized and polysensitized AR patients could constitute two different categories. In addition, the specific type of allergy may condition the clinical feature. PMID: 22075317 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407759 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:01 +0100 5407759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407758&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075318%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Isolated DLCO impairment is significantly more frequent in patients with lSSc than in patients with idiopathic iRP. DLCO measurement could be a useful diagnostic tool for lSSc. PMID: 22075318 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407758 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:54:51 +0100 5407758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407757&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075319%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The use of retrievable VCFs was appropriate, with the possible exception of their prophylactic use in major trauma. The majority of VCFs were not removed, for reasons that are not apparent. PMID: 22075319 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407757 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:54:40 +0100 5407757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407705&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075320%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This 10-year follow-up study indicates that the early treatment with RAS inhibitors at low doses favourably influences the long-term renal outcome in proteinuric patients with MsPGN. Limitations were the small sample size and lack of randomization. PMID: 22075320 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407705 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:54:32 +0100 5407705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407704&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075321%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Age, Ca 19-9, MPV, and hemoglobin levels have diagnostic value for distinguishing PNETs from pancreatic adenocarcinomas. PMID: 22075321 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407704 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:54:22 +0100 5407704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407703&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22075322%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We described the non-negligible frequency of tuberculous cerebral vasculitides, their clinical manifestations and their potential severity, and the diagnostic and monitoring contributions of magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography. PMID: 22075322 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407703 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:54:12 +0100 5407703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237708&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925039%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There are differences in the PIAS3 expression from different stages of gastric precancerous conditions/lesions to GC, which may reveal a close relationship between expression reduction or loss of PIAS3 and gastric tumorigenesis. PMID: 21925039 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237708 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:48:11 +0100 5237708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237707&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925040%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, the results of our prospective investigation clearly attest that an acute bulk of aerobic physical exercise, such as a half-marathon, might produce significant changes in the activity of traditional biomarkers of liver injury, which should be carefully considered when investigating physically active individuals undergoing laboratory testing. PMID: 21925040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237707 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:48:02 +0100 5237707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237706&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925041%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Intravenous catheters and being bedridden are the main risk factors for nosocomial BSI. Although associated with higher mortality, this infectious complication seems not to be an independent risk factor for death in geriatric patients. PMID: 21925041 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237706 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:54 +0100 5237706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237705&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925042%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Very few drugs are written as generics on medical forms at discharge in France. Hospital practitioners should be encouraged to prescribe generics, particularly in chronic diseases. A broad generic prescription policy at hospital discharge would result in substantial savings for health insurance. PMID: 21925042 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237705 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:45 +0100 5237705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237704&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925043%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous aspiration and/or drainage are effective and safe for the treatment of pancreatic abscesses. PMID: 21925043 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237704 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:36 +0100 5237704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237703&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925044%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results reveal substantial genetic heterogeneity for FH in North-western Greece with at least ten LDLR gene mutations present in the study population. One of these mutations although quite rare is reported here for the first time in the scientific literature. The detection of these mutations is important as they may be used to design multiplex detection assays for large scale population screening programmes to facilitate primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the region. Finally, ARH, Apo B and PCSK9 gene defects were excluded from causing FH in a subgroup of the study population indicating that other yet unrecognized genes may be involved in causing the clinical feature of FH, and/or that large scale deletions/duplications evaded the applied mutation... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237703 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:28 +0100 5237703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237702&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925045%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: In the vast majority of acute diarrhea in adults, antibiotics are of no benefit and overprescription may confer to side effects, costs and emergence of resistance. Antibiotics are initiated in cases of febrile diarrheas especially those believed to have moderate to severe disease. Considering the increased incidence of C. jejuni and the resistance of the great majority of isolated strains to quinolones as well as the sensitivity of Salmonella spp. to azithromycin, administration of azithromycin empirically for acute diarrhea, when indicated, could be appropriate in our region. PMID: 21925045 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237702 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:19 +0100 5237702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237701&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925046%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Chronic abdominal pain with/without diarrhea should be accompanied by elevated inflammatory markers to be regarded as a valid indication for capsule endoscopy. The yield of capsule endoscopy in such patients is reasonably high and clinical outcomes of patients treated with capsule endoscopy findings as a guide are significant. PMID: 21925046 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237701 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:10 +0100 5237701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237700&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925047%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alavian SM, Jazayeri SM PMID: 21925047 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237700 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:47:01 +0100 5237700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237699&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taha HA, El Azab GI PMID: 21925048 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237699 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:46:53 +0100 5237699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237698&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925049%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sukor N Abstract Hypertension is a very common disease, leading to significant morbidity with reduction in quality of life. In addition to being a major cause of morbidity and mortality, hypertension places a heavy burden on health care systems, families, and society as a whole. In patients with hypertension, the ability to identify a contributing or secondary cause that is potentially curable or amenable to specific forms of management is of great importance. Endocrine hypertension has emerged as one of the common forms of secondary hypertension. Primary aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma and Cushing's syndrome are among the common causes of endocrine hypertension. The application of new clinical, biochemical, and radiologic approaches has significantly advanced our understa... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237698 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:46:44 +0100 5237698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237697&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Giusca S, Jinga M, Jurcut C, Jurcut R, Serban M, Ginghina C Abstract Portopulmonary hypertension is a form of pulmonary arterial hypertension that has gained interest in recent years with the development of liver transplantation techniques and new pulmonary vasodilator therapies. Portopulmonary hypertension is defined as pulmonary artery hypertension associated with portal hypertension with or without advanced hepatic disease. Echocardiography plays a major role in screening for portopulmonary hypertension but right heart catheterization remains the gold standard for diagnosis. The treatment of patients with portopulmonary hypertension consists of general measures that apply to all patients that carry the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and specific vasodilator therapi... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237697 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:46:34 +0100 5237697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237696&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925051%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In patients with AF and HF, rate control compared with rhythm control showed inferior risk of hospitalisation. PMID: 21925051 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237696 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:46:25 +0100 5237696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237695&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925052%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jolobe OM Abstract Typically, a tuberculous pleural effusion is submassive, unilateral, and has the appearance of a clear straw coloured fluid with a cellular content predominantly consisting of lymphocytes. Atypical characteristics of tuberculous pleural effusion do, however, need to be recognised to mitigate the risk of delayed diagnosis, the latter sometimes resulting in potentially avoidable deaths, and also to reduce the risk that untreated patients might transmit the disease. PMID: 21925052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237695 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:46:15 +0100 5237695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237694&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lippi G, Meschi T, Cervellin G Abstract Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is defined as an infection of the alveolar or gas-exchanging portions of the lungs occurring outside the hospital, with clinical symptoms accompanied by the presence of an infiltrate in the chest radiograph. Due to the high prevalence and the large demand of healthcare resources, an accurate clinical and therapeutic decision making is crucial in patients with CAP. As such, there is increasing interest on the use of traditional and innovative biomarkers such as procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP). At variance with other traditional inflammatory and innovative biomarkers, PCT might help limiting unnecessary antibiotic use, reduce bacterial resistance and decrease medical costs and drug-re... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237694 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:46:06 +0100 5237694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237693&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925054%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: More patients with permanent AF had lung function below normal range than control subjects in sinus rhythm, irrespective of smoking, obesity or chronic heart failure. Dyspnea, however, was related to exercise capacity rather than to lung function in AF patients. PMID: 21925054 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237693 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:58 +0100 5237693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237692&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925055%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that increased residual platelet reactivity measured by PFA-100 CADP-CT consistently predicts the occurrence of cardiovascular events following PCI throughout the 24-month follow-up period, irrespective of the changes in anti-platelet use. PMID: 21925055 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237692 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:48 +0100 5237692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237691&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925056%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although statin has little impact on clinical outcomes in overall CHF patients, statin administration if needed is feasible to CHF patients, and the treatment might be effective when restricted to specific statins or populations. PMID: 21925056 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237691 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:40 +0100 5237691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237690&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925057%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: HIV-infected adults presenting with ACS are younger and have fewer symptoms than uninfected. Despite having a more established disease, short-term prognosis is similar. PMID: 21925057 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237690 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:31 +0100 5237690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237689&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925058%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In patients admitted with ADHF, admission arterial pO2, pCO2 and pH were not associated with all-cause long-term mortality. PMID: 21925058 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237689 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:22 +0100 5237689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237688&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925059%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Acute chest pain patients presenting to ED exhibit an inverse association between SBP at presentation and 1-year-mortality; a relationship which appears stronger in those who present with chest pain of greater than 12h duration. PMID: 21925059 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237688 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:13 +0100 5237688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237687&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925060%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Episodes of NHP in patients with recent IS are common and difficult to detect with clinical cuff measurements. It is necessary to redefine the target BP levels in secondary stroke prevention, possibly because we are subjecting our patients to increased risk of NHP and cerebral hypoperfusion. PMID: 21925060 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237687 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:04 +0100 5237687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237686&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925061%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results are comparable with those obtained in stroke units in other countries. The suggested model offers a possibility for appropriate and rapid thrombolysis for AIS in a community hospital lacking special stroke unit. Moreover, the suggested alternative does not require extensive economic investment, since there is no need for additional staff, and permits the use of already existing hospital facilities. PMID: 21925061 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237686 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:44:55 +0100 5237686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237685&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925062%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This is the first study suggesting that treatment with MLC601 may increase cerebral blood flow in stroke subjects. This may be mediated by an effect on stimulating microcirculation, an important process contributing to neuroplasticity in the central nervous system. This effect on cerebral blood flow may be associated with improvement in measures of functional recovery. PMID: 21925062 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237685 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:44:46 +0100 5237685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237684&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925063%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: A moderately increasing population alcohol intake cannot explain the observed changes in population systolic blood pressure. PMID: 21925063 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237684 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:44:38 +0100 5237684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237683&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925064%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that cyclic intravenous Iloprost may protect against the development or worsening of PAH in patients with CTD and RP. PMID: 21925064 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237683 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:44:29 +0100 5237683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237682&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925065%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Alteration in antioxidant and inflammatory mediator status was found in lung cancer patients both in serum and in BALF compared to healthy subjects matched for smoking history. Moreover, a positive correlation was observed between antioxidants and pro-inflammatory cytokines, but only locally and not systematically. PMID: 21925065 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237682 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:44:20 +0100 5237682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237681&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21925066%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Swiss physicians consider opioid-induced constipation to be a major and early developing adverse effect of opioid therapy that negatively affects QoL and treatment adherence. To avoid opioid-induced constipation, administration of laxatives or a combination of opioids with receptor antagonists must be considered as preventive measures. PMID: 21925066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237681 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:44:11 +0100 5237681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085351&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767742%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mascitelli L, Grant WB, Goldstein MR PMID: 21767742 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085351 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085350&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767743%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kouroumichakis I, Papanas N, Maltezos E PMID: 21767743 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085350 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085349&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767744%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: van Nieuwkoop C, Bergkamp CH, Elzevier HW, Pelger RC, van Dissel JT PMID: 21767744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085349 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085348&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767745%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aliberti S, Kellett J PMID: 21767745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085348 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085347&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767746%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wiersinga WM Whether or not subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) should be treated, remains a matter of debate because there are no randomized clinical trials answering the question if treatment improves long-term health outcomes. Cross-sectional and longitudinal population-based sudies demonstrate clear associations between SCH and risk on atrial fibrillation and fractures; associations with cardiovascular and overall mortality and mental health are less consistent. Associations with adverse outcomes of cardiovascular and bone health are in all likelihood causally related to SCH in view of an observed dose-response relationship and the existence of a plausible biologic mechanism. Short-term intervention studies show improvement of surrogate outcome measurements. Against this bac... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085347 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085346&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767747%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vanderpump MP The management of a patient with subclinical hyperthyroidism or mild thyroid over-activity is controversial. Subclinical hyperthyroidism is defined as a serum thyrotrophin (TSH) below the reference range but a normal thyroxine (T(4)) and triiodothyronine (T(3)) level in a patient who is either asymptomatic or has only non-specific symptoms. Epidemiological studies report an overall prevalence of approximately 3%, with men and women over 65years and those in iodine deficient regions having the highest prevalence. Approximately 50% of subjects are taking levothyroxine. The aetiology for those with endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease, toxic nodular goitre or rarely a solitary toxic adenoma or thyroiditis. Non-thyroidal illness is an important c... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085346 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085345&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767748%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kellett J PMID: 21767748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085345 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085344&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767749%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Subbe CP, Bottle RA, Bell D Acute Medicine has been recognized as a sub-specialty of General Internal Medicine in the UK for 6years. Acute Medicine aims to streamline diagnostic processes and treatment decisions for patients presenting with an acute illness in Internal Medicine in order to improve safety, patient experience and resource utilization. Acute Physicians are specialists in Acute Medicine. Co-location of patients in Acute Medical Units helps to rationalize logistical processes and supports training of junior doctors in supervised management of both life-threatening and complex medical emergencies. Research is needed to formally evaluate the impact of the format of service delivery on clinical outcomes and length of hospital stay for patients with comparable sickness... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085344 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085343&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767750%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Byrne D, Silke B PMID: 21767750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085343 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085342&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Denker B, Robles-Osorio ML, Sabath E Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients with cancer and even though there are many causes of renal failure in this population the classical classification of prerenal, renal, and postrenal is useful as a diagnostic guide. Important risk factors for AKI are dehydration, use of nephrotoxic drugs, preexisting renal impairment and large tumor burden. The development of AKI is associated with poor prognosis but early recognition and treatment initiation are associated with better outcomes in this population. PMID: 21767751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085342 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085341&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767752%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Makariou S, Liberopoulos EN, Elisaf M, Challa A Vitamin D is a steroid molecule, mainly produced in the skin that regulates the expression of a large number of genes. Until recently its main known role was to control bone metabolism and calcium and phosphorus homeostasis. During the last 2 decades it has been realized that vitamin D deficiency, which is really common worldwide, could be a new risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as the metabolic syndrome and its components, the whole spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, several auto-immune conditions, and many types of cancer as well as all-cause mortality. Except for the great number of epidemiological studies that support the above presumptions, vitamin D receptors (VDRs) have been identified in many tissues and cells... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085341 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085340&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767753%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lucini D, Pagani M PMID: 21767753 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085340 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085339&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767754%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cervellin G, Lippi G Although the potential influence of music in eliciting organic reactions has been appreciated since the ancient Assyrian and Greek cultures, its relationship with body responses has been believed for long to belong to the field of magic. Growing experimental evidence now attests that some kind of music might indeed modulate several cardiac and neurological functions, as well as trigger biochemical measurable stress-reducing effects in certain individuals, mostly depending on their subjective musical education. On this basis, music has been increasingly used as a therapeutic tool in the treatment of different diseases in healthy and ill subjects over recent years (e.g., the so called "Mozart effect"), although the underlying scientific background is still p... European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085339 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085338&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767755%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined changes in the Simple Clinical Score (SCS) the day after admission, factors that might influence these changes and the relationship of these changes to subsequent clinical outcome. PMID: 21767755 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085338 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085337&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767756%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: De Winter S, Vanbrabant P, Spriet I, Desruelles D, Indevuyst C, Knockaert D, Gillet JB, Willems L Medication histories acquired upon admission are often incomplete. Using a standardized approach warrants more complete medication reconciliation, however, this is too time consuming to be performed. Other strategies guaranteeing complete medication histories should be explored. We developed a limited list of standardized questions and assessed its impact on completeness of medication histories. PMID: 21767756 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085337 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085336&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767757%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sladjana A, Gordana P, Ana S To investigate the emergency response time after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in four cities in Serbia. PMID: 21767757 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085336 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085335&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767758%26dopt%3DAbstract This study compared the ability of ECG-DM to predict in-hospital mortality with traditional risk factors such as age, vital signs and co-morbid diagnoses, as well as three predictive scores: the Simple Clinical Score (SCS) - based on clinical and ECG findings, and two Medical Admission Risk System scores - one based on vital signs and laboratory data (MARS), and one only on laboratory data (LD). PMID: 21767758 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085335 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085334&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767759%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Christiansen CF, Johansen MB, Langeberg WJ, Fryzek JP, Sørensen HT Cancer patients may be at increased risk of acute kidney injury, but evidence is limited. PMID: 21767759 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085334 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085333&cid=s_35542_49_f&fid=35542&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21767760%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sediri Y, Kallel A, Feki M, Mourali S, Elasmi M, Abdessalem S, Mechmeche R, Jemaa R, Kaabachi N Apolipoproteins AI-CIII-AIV play important roles in the metabolism of triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, whether genetic variations in the ApoAI-CIII-AIV gene cluster are associated with the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) remains uncertain. In the present study, we examined a possible association of the ApoCIII SacI polymorphism in the ApoAI-CIII-AIV gene cluster with lipid parameters and MI in a sample of the Tunisian population. PMID: 21767760 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine) European Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085333 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085333