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 'International Archives of Medicine' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:33:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3215285&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F3 Conclusions: - Our study demonstrates that ureteroscopy with lithoclast can be considered as acceptable treatment modality for large proximal ureteral calculi and can be considered as fist line for treatment of large proximal ureteral stones. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3215285 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3215285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3215286&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F2 Background: The literature did not evidence yet with which age spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) start to present baroreflex reduction. We endeavored to evaluate the baroreflex function in eight-week-old SHR. Method: Male Wistar Kyoto (WKY) normotensive rats and SHR aged eight weeks were studied. Baroreflex was calculated as the variation of heart rate (HR) divided by the mean arterial pressure (MAP) variation (DeltaHR/DeltaMAP) tested with a depressor dose of sodium nitroprusside (SNP, 50ug/kg) and with a pressor dose of phenylephrine (PHE, 8ug/kg) in the right femoral venous approach through an inserted cannula in the animals. Significant differences for p (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3215286 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3215286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162634&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F1 For more than 20 years, researchers have attempted to identify diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, major (unipolar) depression, and bipolar disorder. Advocates of this research contend that identifying such biomarkers will aid in the diagnosis of these disorders, as well as the possible development of effective psychiatric medications to treat them. Currently, there are no diagnostic tests available. This is largely due to the multi-factorial nature of psychiatric disorders. Biomarker testing of individuals is also prohibitively expensive because significant expertise is required to conduct tests and follow-up counseling for the patient is often necessary. It is cautioned that widespread biomarker testing could lead to negative consequenc... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162634 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3162634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3081612&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F38 Conclusions: In patients with previous history of serious traumatic injury and particularly those with previous splenectomy, a thorough history and physical examination before colonoscopy is important. A high level of suspicion for post-operative complications should also be maintained when assessing such patients. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3081612 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3081612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3074227&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F37 This report aims to sensitize readers to this debate and create awareness among cardiologists and intensivists with both presentations and how to reach an accurate diagnosis. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3074227 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3074227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3014562&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F36 General Practice/Family Medicine is a specialty focused on the provision of comprehensive, continuing, and community oriented, person-centred care. The lack of prestige and the difficulty in attracting trainees to the specialty have been longstanding problems in most countries around the world. In Europe, General Practice/Family Medicine is also hampered for not being recognized as a specialty throughout Europe. As for Portugal, General Practice/Family Medicine is undergoing a massive organizational reform, as well as unprecedented levels of popularity among trainees.General Practice/Family holds tremendous latent potential, and is thus a specialty with a bright future ahead. It could well establish itself as the specialty of the future if it is able to overcome the barriers that currently... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3014562 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3014562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979905&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F36 General Practice/Family Medicine is a specialty focused on the provision of comprehensive, continuing, and community oriented, person-centred care. The lack of prestige and the difficulty in attracting trainees to the specialty have been longstanding problems in most countries around the world. In Europe, General Practice/Family Medicine is also hampered for not being recognized as a specialty throughout Europe. As for Portugal, General Practice/Family Medicine is undergoing a massive organizational reform, as well as unprecedented levels of popularity among trainees.General Practice/Family holds tremendous latent potential, and is thus a specialty with a bright future ahead. It could well establish itself as the specialty of the future if it is able to overcome the barriers that currently... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979905 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2979905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2942312&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F35 Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware of this rare manifestation of CC as prompt and aggressive correction of hypercalcemia alleviates symptoms and improves patient's quality of life, despite the poor overall prognosis. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2942312 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2942312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2937671&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F34 Conclusion: Health education campaign including showing the community members evidence of damages to the organs (from the ultrasound pictures) will go a long way in the control and prevention of the disease in this community. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2937671 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2937671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2933434&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F33 Endometrial carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer in developed countries. Although the molecular genetics of this disease had been in the focus of many research laboratories for the last 20 years, but relevant prognostic and diagnostic markers are still missing. At the same time mitochondrial DNA mutations have been reported in many types of cancer during last two decades. It is therefore more than possible, that mitochondrial genotype is one of the cancer susceptibility factors. To investigate the presence of mtDNA somatic mutations and distribution of inherited polymorphisms in endometrial adenocarcinoma population we analyzed the sequence D-loop of cancer samples and their corresponding normal tissues and moreover performed mitochondrial haplogroup analysis. As ... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2933434 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2933434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2922581&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F31 Conclusion: These data suggest that transthoracic electrical discharges induce mitochondrial injuries in atrial cardiac cells of rats. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2922581 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2922581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2911159&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F30 Conclusions: Despite recent large trials showing no significant effect, in patients that have experienced a TIA or stroke, blood pressure lowering agents reduced the occurrence of subsequent stroke and cardiovascular events. The rate of myocardial infarction and all-cause mortality was unchanged. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2911159 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2911159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2868003&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F29 Conclusion: HAI rates, LOS, mortality, and bacterial resistance were high. Even if data may not reflect accurately the clinical setting of the country, programs including surveillance, infection control, and antibiotic policy are a priority in Morocco. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2868003 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2868003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2841499&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F28 The epithelial sodium channel [ENaC] is critical for the maintenance of sodium balance, extracellular fluid volume and long term blood pressure control. Monogenic disorders causing ENaC hyperactivity have led to a severe form of hereditary hypertension in humans, known as Liddle's syndrome. Similarly, in animal models, ENaC hyperactivity has been well documented in kidneys of salt-sensitive [S] Dahl rats [a genetic model of salt-sensitive hypertension] versus their normotensive control [Dahl salt-resistant [R] rats]. The purpose of the present review is to highlight the differential regulation of ENaC in kidneys of Dahl S versus R rats. A systematic overview of the putative role of alternative splicing of the main alpha subunit of ENaC [alpha ENaC] in modulating ENaC expression in kidneys ... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2841499 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2841499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2777093&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F27 Interventional medical practitioners are specialists who do minimally invasive procedures instead of surgery or other treatment. Most often, these procedures utilize various imaging and catheterization techniques in order to diagnose and treat vascular issues in the body. Interventionalist techniques, including injecting arteries with dye, visualizing these via x-ray, and opening up blockages, developed from early pioneers' bold and sometimes controversial experiments which aimed to find safer and better ways to treat coronary artery and other atherosclerotic vascular disease. Currently, the major interventional specialties are interventional (or vascular) radiology, interventional cardiology, and endovascular surgical (interventional) neuroradiology. All three are perfecting the use of st... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2777093 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2777093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2659809&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F23 We present the case of a male who was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and developed asthenia, a long QT interval and also a severe both hypokalaemia and hypomagnesaemia. We intend to discuss the pathogenic paths as well as prophylactic and therapeutic measures to this potentially-lethal pathology. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2659809 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2659809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647915&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F21 Conclusions: The literature relating to this association is discussed including the suggested mechanism, long-term outcome of mothers of children with congenital heart block and preventive treatment strategies. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647915 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2647915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2637056&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F20 Conclusion: Many school children in Blantyre, Malawi have been exposed to trauma either involving themselves or someone they observed. Prevention, including education, supervision and management of trauma must receive the necessary attention they deserve in terms of resources, surveillance and impact mitigation. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2637056 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2637056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2619513&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F19 Conclusion: Having defined the scope of dyslipidaemia in our patients and also highlighting its gross undertreatment , we hope that our data will help sensitize health care practitioners on screening for and treating dyslipidaemia. Elevated LDL-C and reduced HDL-C should be the primary targets of treatment in our patients with dyslipidaemia. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2619513 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2619513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2600411&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F18 Conclusion: In conclusion, exercises are more efficient to reduce the edema of lower limbs than resting in the Trendelenburg position. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2600411 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2600411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2454023&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F17 Reactive arthritis is a post infectious multisystem illness which usually occurs after episodes of diarrhea or urinary tract infections. It can cause many manifestations other than the musculoskeletal system including skin, urogenital system and eyes. However the central nervous system is only occasionally involved. We discuss the case of a 32 year old male who presented with myelitis in association with reactive arthritis. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2454023 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2454023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2454024&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F16 Conclusion: When planning interventions for children and adolescents with bipolar disorder, special attention may need to be focused on group of adolescents with co-morbid disorders and propensity towards impulsivity and sexual risk behavior. This may help in improving long term outcome in this group of adolescents. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2454024 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2454024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2395467&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F14 DiscussionThere are several factors at play which contribute to the decrease in the number of practicing physicians in primary specialties. Lifestyle concerns, such as schedule and income, as well as the lack of prestige associated with this field seem to be among the most prevalent reasons cited for the diminishing interest. Multifaceted concerns such as these, however, are difficult to adequately invalidate; doing so would not only require a great deal research, but also a good deal of time -- a resource which is in short supply given the current physician shortage being faced. Thus, a more immediate solution may lie in the increased recruitment and continued support of those individuals who are already associated with primary care service. This is particularly relevant given the Associa... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2395467 Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2395467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2362790&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F12 Conclusions: We present independent normative data on the levels of endothelial growth factor in the saliva of a healthy control population. We also suggest the use of simple non-invasive tests in helping to predict head and neck tumour biology and outcomes. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2362790 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2362790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2362791&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F10 Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of careful positioning of the patient perioperatively and when they are sedated and ventilated after the surgical procedure. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2362791 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2362791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2337710&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F10 Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of careful positioning of the patient perioperatively and when they are sedated and ventilated after the surgical procedure. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2337710 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2337710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2319183&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F8 Conclusion: The advantages of hospital-based cell line creation are numerous. We can be more certain that cell lines are developed from the particular tissues of interest and accurate anatomical and appropriate clinico-pathological control tissues are also harvested. We can also be certain of less cell line cross contamination. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2319183 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2319183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2319181&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F9 Conclusions: Consent is also more proximate and assurance can be given of appropriate usage. Ethical questions concerning tissue ownership are in many institutions raised during the current consenting procedure. We provide a robust ethical framework, based on the current legislation, which allows clinicians to be directly involved in cell and tissue harvesting. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2319181 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2319181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2293144&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F7 Conclusion: Preoperative gemcitabine based chemoradiation might benefit patients with locally advanced non metastatic pancreatic cancer by increasing the resectability without significant acute toxicity. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2293144 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2293144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2293145&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F6 Background: Pain is a leading symptom which influences patients to seek medical attention. The management of pain among patients attending in-patient care in southern African countries has been little described. Information regarding the prevalence of pain and the quality of its management may be useful in guiding clinical decisions, training of health workers and health care quality improvements. MethodA hospital-based audit was conducted to estimate the prevalence of pain and examine the quality of its management among patients admitted to adult medical wards at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH), Blantyre, Malawi in 2004. Data were abstracted from ward charts of consecutive patients' who had been either been discharged or had died within a specified period. Characteristics of inter... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2293145 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2293145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2151046&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F2%2F1%2F4 Conclusion: Large-volume liposuction can be performed safely and it can produce desirable morphological and hematological changes. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2151046 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2151046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048470&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F27 Africa is confronted by a heavy burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Cost-effective interventions that can prevent the disease burden exist but coverage is too low due to health systems weaknesses. This editorial reviews the challenges related to leadership and governance; health workforce; medical products, vaccines and technologies; information; financing; and services delivery. It also provides an overview of the orientations provided by the WHO Regional Committee for Africa for overcoming those challenges. It cautions that it might not be possible to adequately implement those orientations without a concerted fight against corruption, sustained domestic and external investment in social sectors, and enabling macroeconomic and political (i.e. internally secure) environm... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048470 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1956037&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F25 Conclusion: Cardiac involvement in dermatomyositis is a very rare, but well known entity. Dermatomyositis patients with palpitations should be monitored on a Holter monitor, and appropriate therapy initiated if found to have a significant arrhythmia. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1956037 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1956037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940461&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F24 The objective of this review was to describe the bacterial pathogens colonizing patients with cystic fibrosis. A systematic search was conducted using the international bibliographic databanks SCIELO, HIGHWIRE, PUBMED, SCIRUS and LILACS to provide a useful and practical review for healthcare workers to make them aware of these microorganisms. Today, B. cepacia, P. aeruginosa and S. aureus are the most important infectious agents in cystic fibrosis patients. However, healthcare professionals must pay attention to emerging infectious agents in these patients, because they represent a potentially serious future problem. Therefore, these pathogens should be pointed out as a risk to these patients, and hospitals all over the world must be prepared to detect and combat these bacteria. (Source: I... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940461 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1940461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918554&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F23 This review explores the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders and discusses the controversies in variable treatment modalities. Pathologies of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its' associated muscles of mastication are jointly termed temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). TMDs present with a variety of symptoms which include pain in the joint and its surrounding area, jaw clicking, limited jaw opening and headaches. It is mainly reported by middle aged females who tend to recognize the symptoms more readily than males and therefore more commonly seek professional help. Several aetiological factors have been acknowledged including local trauma, bruxism, malocclusion, stress and psychiatric illnesses. The Research Diagnostic Criteria of the Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) is ad... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918554 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1918554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1896444&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F20 Conclusions: Our findings suggest that anti-CCP2 is superior to RF for the detection of RA and provided predictive information on joint destruction and disease activity. The presence of RA associated antibodies (ACCP or RF) and/or the SE genes are indicative for a poorer radiological outcome and higher grade of activity. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1896444 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1896444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884128&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F19 Conclusion: IL-17RC protein is expressed in most human tissues, the function of which warrants further investigation. Translation: This article is translated from English to Spanish, originally published in International Archives of Medicine. The original work is at doi: (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884128 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1884128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1826997&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F17 Neural stem cells hold the key to innovative new treatments for age-associated degeneration and traumatic injury to the brain and spinal cord. We hypothesized that the in vivo induced pluripotent stem cells or neural stem cells through "forced gene expression" can be used to repair damaged brain areas or treat degenerative diseases. Hopefully, these in vivo patient-specific stem cells can bring a new avenue for cell replacement therapies. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826997 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1826997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1826998&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F16 Conclusion: Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is an efficacious method for the correction of stenosis of arteriovenous fistulae for hemodialysis, prolonging the patency of the fistula and enabling new interventions (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826998 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1826998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1702342&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F15 Conclusions: The malrotation of the intestine can make a relatively straight forward procedure fraught with complications. Clinicians should have high index of suspicion about malrotation when performing a procedures like percutaneous gastrostomy and radiologically guided entrostomy. If there is an index of suspicion they should be screened prior to the procedure. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1702342 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1702342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1607333&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F11 Conclusions: The measurement of plasmatic neurosin level in patients diagnosed with MCI may predict conversion from MCI to Dementia with vascular component. A single measurement is also valuable to estimate the risk of developing AD and Dementia with vascular component. Finally, repeated measurement of plasmatic neurosin might be a useful test to predict outcome in patients with MCI. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1607333 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1607333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1565962&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F9 It has been long since French physician Jean-Baptiste Denys carried out the first successful blood transfusion to a human being. Using bird feathers as canules, sheep blood was transfused to a young man. The patient died soon after Denys' treatment and Denys was accused of murder. In the XXI century, known as the biotechnology century, we face new challenges in Medicine. New emerging and reemerging diseases, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) or "mad cow disease" and its human variant (vCJD), challenge the biosafety aspects of a widely extended and extremely useful technique, that is, the perfusion of blood, of its derived components and of other pharmacological products obtained from plasma. To face these new challenges we need innovative prevention strategies. (Source: International... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1565962 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1565962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556924&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F9 Long period of time has elapsed since the French physician Jean-Baptiste Denys carried out the first successful blood transfusion to a human being. Using bird feathers as canules, sheep blood was transfused to a young man which died soon after Denys' treatment and Denys was accused of murder. Now, in the our present century, the biotechnology century, we face new challenges in Medicine. New emerging and reemerging diseases like the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) or "mad cow disease" and its human variant (vCJD), challenge the biosafety aspects of a widely extended and extremely useful technique as is the perfusion of blood, of its derived components and of other pharmacologic products obtained from plasma. To face new challenges we need new and future prevention strategies. (Source: Inter... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556924 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556925&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F7 Conclusion: From the results obtained, it can be speculated that the altered lipid and cortisol metabolism could affect one another, forming a vicious cycle. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556925 Fri, 23 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556926&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F5 We present a case with a partial trisomic component 13q22 and a monosomic component 5p15 from paternal origin. This patient developed early menopause and major neurological disorders as leukoencephalopathy, late onset generalised epilepsy and stroke. She also had fatty acids disturbances and their potential relation to the neurological disorders and early menopause is discussed. The presented case illustrates the phenotype of 13q22-qter in adult age and reaffirms the importance of studying the karyotype of any patient with seizures or leukoencephalopathy particularly when there are associated other clinical features including stroke at a young age, fatty acids disturbances, microcephaly, hypotelorism, short neck, hemangiomata, short fingers or distal swell in thumbs. (Source: International... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556926 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556927&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F4 One of the most spectacular advances in the history of scientific knowledge was the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) by Watson and Crick in 1953. This enabled certain proteins to be prepared in this way for their therapeutic use in clinical practice. Today, in the first decade of the 21st century, hundreds of therapeutic proteins have been produced recombinantly and about 50 of them have been approved for clinical use. Because of the specific procedure used for obtaining these products, which is based on expressing a atherapeutica gene from a fragment of DNA in a cell to produce a functional protein that is free from any human or animal component, they are especially acleana and thus the therapy of choice for many current diseases. The immediate question is: why are recombinant pro... International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556927 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556930&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F1 This editorial accompanies the launch of International Archives of Medicine, a novel scientific journal born in response to the new needs that have emerged as a result of globalization. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556930 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556929&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F2 Conclusion: The mechanisms underlying the disease-modifying effects of these and related rTMS in animals are the principle subject of the current review. The possible applications for treatment of Parkinson's disease are discussed. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556929 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556928&cid=s_37183_46_f&fid=37183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intarchmed.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2F1%2F3 Conclusion: Lactic acidosis secondary to inhaled beta-agonist administration may be a common scenario which can be misinterpreted very easily and can confuse the clinical picture. Further studies will be needed to establish the exact aetiology of this lactic acid production. (Source: International Archives of Medicine) International Archives of Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556928 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556928