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 'Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:50:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607462&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22249861%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on two patients with mild haemophilia A (FVIII level 8 and 27%, respectively), who have a missense mutation in exon 16 (G to A transition in codon 1773) and exon 22 (T to C transition in codon 2096), respectively. Both mutations have not been described in the Haemophilia A Mutation, Structure Test and Resource Site. Our patients developed high titer inhibitors following an intensive FVIII replacement therapy due to a muscle bleeding and after a polytrauma. During the presence of the inhibitor, FEIBA or FVIIa was successfully used as bypassing agent. In both patients the inhibitor disappeared spontaneously. Years after the development of the inhibitor, the patients again received FVIII concentrates. Reappearance of the inhibitor was not observed in either patient. The reported cas... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607462 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569677&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22218717%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The high Ki-67 labeling index and over-expression of p53, detected by immunohistochemistry, could serve as useful adjuncts to conventional methods of diagnosis in distinguishing PHM from HA. Due to, however, the limited samples, it needs to expand the number of the cases to verify this conclusion. PMID: 22218717 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569677 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:54:22 +0100 5569677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569676&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22218718%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ludvik B, Schernthaner G Abstract Diabetes Care Austria was a nationwide data acquisition of type 2 diabetes treatment at Austrian general practitioners. A total of 5,385 general practitioners were contacted in the end of 2009; finally, 101 agreed to participate in the data collection. Out of all 9 Austrian provinces, a cross-sectional sample of 1.513 type 2 diabetic patients was investigated. Demographic data, diabetes treatment, quality of diabetes control as well as micro- and macrovascular complications were analysed with respect to diabetes duration, categorised into 6 classes. A total of 1.513 type 2 diabetic patients with a mean age of 65.4 ± 10.7 years and a mean diabetes duration of 8.7 ± 7.3 years were analysed. Metformin was equally used in more than 50% of pa... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569676 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:54:12 +0100 5569676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569678&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22210442%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy with unusual location may be difficult, and differentiation of intact intrauterine or extrauterine pregnancy with adequate consideration of the area of uterine ostium of the fallopian tube may be delicate. Moreover, varying treatment strategies and high rates of complications aggravate the situation. PMID: 22210442 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569678 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569679&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22210441%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Puchner A, Hayer S, Niederreiter B, Hladik A, Blueml S, Bonelli M, Scheinecker C, Smolen J, Redlich K Abstract INTRODUCTION: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by inflammation of joints with cartilage and bone destruction leading to progressive disability. While the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known and the disease cannot be cured, conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs and biologicals are effective treatments for many patients. However, new therapies are needed in order to achieve better relief from rheumatoid arthritis symptoms than currently possible and to fully prevent joint damage. 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid is not only used frequently in traditional Chinese medicine, but has been reported to target some of the infla... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569679 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553249&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22198117%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tas A, Köklü S, Celik H PMID: 22198117 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553249 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553248&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22198118%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here a similar case of a 32-year-old male patient with concurrent non-traumatic bilateral retinal detachment and HLA-B27 associated reactive arthritis after urogenital and gastrointestinal infections. Our report substantiates a potential rare association of retinal detachment and reactive arthritis. PMID: 22198118 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553248 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539713&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22189489%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Horak F, Fazekas T, Zacharasiewicz A, Eber E, Kiss H, Lichtenschopf A, Neuberger M, Schmitzberger R, Simma B, Wilhelm-Mitteräcker A, Riedler J Abstract Over more than 50 years, the nocuous effects of smoking in pregnancy on the fetus are well known. In the first years of science the focus was primarily on restricted fetal growth while in more recent years over 10.000 studies investigated the incomparably big sum of detrimental effects for the unborn's health. In this statement we want to present the recent scientific findings on this topic. The statement is aimed to show all doctors who treat pregnant women the present situation and evidence. In the beginning we give a short overview about the epidemiological situation in Europe. Then we present step by step the health ef... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539713 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539715&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22183815%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Dysnatraemias are present in almost 1 in 5 patients who presented to the emergency department. Contrarily to patients who are already hospitalized, hypernatraemia was by far more common than hyponatraemia in patients at the emergency department. Surprisingly, patients with hyponatraemia were significantly older than normonatraemic patients while there was no age difference in hypernatraemic patients. Dysnatraemias are common in the emergency room and further studies are indicated to evaluate the causes and the impact on outcome of patients. PMID: 22183815 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539715 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539714&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22183816%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study showed that multiple types of variations of PVs can be found with increasing patient number. Therefore, for the successful ablation and surgery without any complications, the anatomy of PVs should be known before the procedure. MDCT is a reliable imaging method for the detailed cross-sectional and 3D anatomy. PMID: 22183816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539714 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539716&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22138796%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The symptoms of patients undergoing homeopathic treatment were shown to improve substantially and conventional medication dosage could be substantially reduced. While the real-life effect assessed indicates that there is a potential for enhancing therapeutic measures and reducing healthcare cost, it does not allow to draw conclusions as to the efficacy of homeopathic treatment per se. PMID: 22138796 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539716 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539719&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22138761%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: SANT of the spleen are very rare tumors and should be considered as an important differential diagnosis to other vascular lesions. PMID: 22138761 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539719 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539718&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22138762%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: The data demonstrate the broad spectrum of polytrauma treatment in Austrian trauma centers. The discussed need for centralization of polytrauma care cannot be justified based on these data. Limiting from a medical perspective, however, is the lacking comparability of quality of care due to the currently missing objective quality criteria. PMID: 22138762 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539718 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539717&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22138763%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zorman M, Sánchez de la Rosa JL, Dinevski D Abstract It is not very often to see a symbol-based machine learning approach to be used for the purpose of image classification and recognition. In this paper we will present such an approach, which we first used on the follicular lymphoma images. Lymphoma is a broad term encompassing a variety of cancers of the lymphatic system. Lymphoma is differentiated by the type of cell that multiplies and how the cancer presents itself. It is very important to get an exact diagnosis regarding lymphoma and to determine the treatments that will be most effective for the patient's condition. Our work was focused on the identification of lymphomas by finding follicles in microscopy images provided by the Laboratory of Pathology in the Univer... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539717 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539720&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22134410%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The current Austrian list of potentially inappropriate medications may be a helpful tool for clinicians to increase the quality of prescribing in older patients. Like all explicit lists previously published, its validity needs to be proven in validation studies. PMID: 22134410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539720 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465055&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22124840%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Open donor nephrectomy is a safe procedure with an excellent graft survival. Complication rates in our center are comparable to recent results in laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy. Therefore, the open donor nephrectomy remains important. PMID: 22124840 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465055 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465054&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22127467%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pandak N, Pajić-Penavić I, Sekelj A, Tomić-Paradžik M, Cabraja I, Miklaušić B Abstract The aim of this study was the determination of bacteria present in maxillary and ethmoid cavities in patients with chronic sinusitis and to correlate these findings with bacteria simultaneously present in their nasopharynx. The purpose of this correlation was to establish the role of bacteria found in chronically inflamed sinuses and to evaluate if the bacteria present colonized or infected sinus mucosa. Nasopharyngeal and sinus swabs of 65 patients that underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery were cultivated and at the same time the presence of leukocytes were determined in each swab. The most frequently found bacteria in nasopharynx were Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcu... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465054 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465056&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22124839%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Antivenom treatment for preventing possible allergic reactions should take place at the medical institution where the victim was transported. However, when transport is not immediately available or in cases where the victim shows clear signs of envenomation, antivenom treatment should be used immediately because its effect is weaker if the venom is allowed to run its course. PMID: 22124839 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465056 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465053&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22127468%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In our sample of patients with psoriatic arthritis we did not find increased prevalence of osteoporosis. There was no association of BMD with indices of disease activity, while negative correlation was found between HAQ and total hip BMD. PMID: 22127468 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465053 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465058&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22113444%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that endothelin-1 interacts with HANP and BNP in patients with chronic congestive heart failure. Endothelin-1 is suggested to play an important role in chronic congestive heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. PMID: 22113444 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465058 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465057&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22113445%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION. Serum HER2/ECD concentration of ≥7.7 ng/ml has possible diagnostic value in stage I and II breast cancer. It should not be used as a determinant of HER2 positivity. Prognostic significance of HER2/ECD in early breast cancer, its correlation with hormone receptor status, and interconnection between hormone receptors and HER2 receptor signaling should be further analyzed, since it may have therapeutic implications. PMID: 22113445 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465057 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465061&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22105111%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on the first documented outbreak of leptospirosis in Austria. In July 2010, four cases of serologically confirmed leptospirosis occurred in athletes after a triathlon held in Langau. Heavy rains preceded the triathlon (rainfall: 22 mm). The index case (Patient A) was a 41-year-old previously healthy male, who was admitted to hospital A on July 8 with a four-day history of fever up to 40°C that began 14 days after attending the triathlon event. On July 7, patient B, a 42-year-old male, was admitted to the same hospital, with signs and symptoms of kidney failure. Hemodialysis was performed every other day for 3 weeks. While the serum drawn on the day of admission was negative for antibodies against Leptospira, a specimen from July 28 tested positive with Leptospira interrogans. On... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465061 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465060&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22105112%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This to date longest-term analysis of N-terminal proBNP and mortality in patients with proven non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy confirms this cardiac-specific biomarker as powerful, independent risk predictor. It is a superior prognostic determinant to New York Heart Association functional class and left ventricular ejection fraction. PMID: 22105112 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465060 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465059&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22105113%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Different frequencies in distinctly lymphocyte subpopulation in peripheral blood of healthy men, BPH and PC patients could be responsible for occurrence and progression of prostatic hyperplasia or tumour. Due to the ability of tumours to suppress the cognate T cell immune response, the cells of innate immunity (NKT and Tregs) may be playing a key role in the immunopathogenesis of PC and BPH. PMID: 22105113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465059 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428738&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22080939%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with chronic heart failure have a high prevalence of SDB. The combination of CHF and SDB predisposes for nocturnal malignant ventricular arrhythmias. PMID: 22080939 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428738 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5428738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428737&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22080940%26dopt%3DAbstract Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2011 Nov 15; Authors: Pieringer W PMID: 22080940 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428737 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5428737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383712&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22057260%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kunze U, Dorner T PMID: 22057260 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383712 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5383712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383714&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22045111%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Incedayi M, Sonmez G, Basekim C Abstract Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is an autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by a variety of hamartomatous lesions in various organs. Various organ involvements can be detected with radiology: neurologic involvement (cortical tubers, subependymal nodules and white matter abnormalities), renal involvement (angiomyolipoma) and pulmonary involvement (pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis, multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia). Here, we are reporting a case of tuberous sclerosis with multiple organ involvement and massive bilateral AMLs in a 49-year-old female patient. PMID: 22045111 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383714 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383713&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22045112%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A lower starting dose was associated with better tolerability and a lower number of treatment terminations at a comparable level of pain control with high treatment satisfaction. PMID: 22045112 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383713 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363852&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22041816%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: All three parameters tested proved to have a significantly higher incidence in the group of subjects. The occurrence of R3 component on the affected side showed the highest diagnostic value. Significance: We believe these findings could electrophysiologically reinforce the clinically established diagnosis of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. PMID: 22041816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363852 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:20:12 +0100 5363852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363856&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22024999%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fikrová P, Stětina R, Hronek M, Hyšpler R, Tichá A, Zadák Z Abstract The comet assay or single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) assay is now widely accepted as a standard method for assessing DNA damage in individual cells. It finds use in a broad variety of applications including human biomonitoring, genotoxicology, ecological monitoring and as a tool for investigation of DNA damage and repair in different cell types in response to a range of DNA-damaging agents. The comet assay should be eminently suitable for use in clinical practice since it is a relatively simple and inexpensive technique which requires only a few cells, and results can be obtained within a matter of hours. This method can be used in the study of cancer as well as in lifestyle and dietary studies.... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363856 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5363856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363855&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22025000%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings of the present study suggest that the high prevalence of comorbidities in high-risk TAVI patients results in a high rate of non-cardiac rehospitalizations during the first 6 months of follow-up. Despite this fact, improvement of global everyday performance following TAVI as perceived by the patients seems to be substantial. PMID: 22025000 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363855 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5363855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363854&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22038377%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: GPs and Ps are frequently exposed to questions about and requests for doping agents. They have acceptable level of general knowledge but are in need for more specific information on prohibited substances and legislature. PMID: 22038377 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363854 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5363854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363853&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22038378%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brodowicz T, Amann G, Leithner A, Sztankay A, Kainberger F, Eisterer W, Liegl-Atzwanger B, Rachbauer F, Rath T, Bergmann M, Funovics PT, Ploner F, Windhager R Abstract Soft tissue sarcomas are heterogeneous tumours and relatively uncommon. There have been advances over the past years concerning pathology, clinical behaviour, diagnosis strategies and the treatment. To summarize these advances as well as making it public is one of the goals of the following consensus guidelines. But why do we need special guidelines for Austria? There are international guidelines published by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). The cause is that we need an explanation of the matrix the ESMO and the NCCN gave according to our c... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363853 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5363853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363857&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22015652%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We have shown that TGF-β1 expression in gastric tumor tissue with HER2/neu-negative status is of prognostic relevance in gastric cancer. The data for TGF-β1 and TGF-βRII expression showed association with clinicopathological parameters, and more precisely with the differentiation and histology type and TGF-β1-positive patient had a shorter overall survival compared with TGF-β1-negative patients. PMID: 22015652 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363857 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5363857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5333315&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22006453%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the potentially severe outcome of CT as a result of central nervous system affection, emphasizing the need for prompt and precise prenatal diagnosis in case of maternal seroconversion, so that proper treatment may be introduced in a timely manner. PMID: 22006453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5333315 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5333315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5333317&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21979884%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We conclude that patients with AI had significantly higher cardiovascular risk factors that is not related to the presence of SCS. Moreover patients with AI and TC or TT genotype have significantly lower serum adiponectin which may be an early symptom of metabolic syndrome in patients with AI. PMID: 21979884 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5333317 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5333317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5333316&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21979885%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: By applying an updated definition of MVP, we found no MVP case among PSP patients of Croatian origin. We also found no PSP in the primary MVP group. Ethnicity may influence the occurrence of MVP in PSP patients, and PSP in primary MVP patients. PMID: 21979885 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5333316 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5333316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284512&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21947362%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: About three quarters of the Austrian patients under chronic statin therapy in routine clinical practice failed to meet lipid values as set by international and Austrian guidelines. There is an urgent need for more effective strategies to better control dyslipidemia in statin treated patients with the aim of further reducing cardiovascular events. PMID: 21947362 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284512 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284511&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21947363%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Glaser M, Glaser A, Skalicky M Abstract A 76-year-old female patient with cold agglutinin autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (CAHA) is presented. The haemolysis worsened during infection. Earlier, the patient underwent an unsuccessful treatment with steroids, chlorambucil , folic acid and heated erythrocyte transfusion. We treated her with monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody Rituximab (RTX) weekly for four consecutive weeks. After three cycles, the signs of haemolysis slowly disappeared and haemoglobin completely normalized. We continued with the maintenance treatment with RTX every third month for 2 years. The patient is in complete remission. This case report emphasizes the importance of the use of RTX as a therapy for immune cytopenia. Patients with CAHA usually fail to respond to... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284511 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284519&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935643%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Although the incidence of IMD in 2010 is below the average incidence rate over the last 15 years, serogroup C IMD in Austria is increasing. Within the previous 10 years two provinces initiated vaccination campaigns for a monovalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine, following the increasing trend of Sg C IMD incidence. An ongoing study on the impact of these vaccination campaigns on the IMD burden will yield further scientific evidence for supporting the introduction of this vaccine into the publicly funded childhood immunisation program. PMID: 21935643 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284519 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284520&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935642%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of an elderly patient with prosthetic heart valves with a septicaemia without infective endocarditis, and with a favourable clinical course. PMID: 21935642 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284520 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284518&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935644%26dopt%3DAbstract We present here the joint expert position statement of the Austrian Societies of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ÖGGH), Interventional Radiology (ÖGIR), Hematology and Oncology (ÖGHO), and Surgical Oncology (ASSO) on the technical aspects, indications, and contraindication for the use of TACE in the management of HCC. PMID: 21935644 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284518 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284517&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935645%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this study patients infected with Influenza A H1N1 differed from H1N1 negative ILI patients in several clinical and laboratory characteristics. The same was observed also by other investigators. The results of the study suggest some other specific features, such as a higher incidence of headache and higher values of troponin in Influenza A H1N1 infected patients. PMID: 21935645 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284517 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284516&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935646%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A decreasing trend of Toxoplasma prevalence over time in the Balkans is part of a changing pattern of Toxoplasma infection throughout Europe. Strategies for the prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis should take the infection dynamics into account. PMID: 21935646 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284516 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284515&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935647%26dopt%3DAbstract This study had the objective of measuring the sensitivity of P.vivax to chloroquine and potential alternative compounds in western Thailand. The study was performed in 2008 in Mae Sot, Tak Province, and followed the method of Tasanor. The IC(50) and IC(90) values for chloroquine were 167 nM and 5445 nM, those for mefloquine were 139 nM and 5282 nM, those for artemisinin were 32 nM and 466 nM, and those for atovaquone 30 nM and 650 nM. The values for chloroquine indicate the existing or imminent occurrence of specific resistance. High prevalence of mefloquine resistance precludes its alternative use. However, atovaquone, in combination with proguanil, may be a possible alternative. PMID: 21935647 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284515 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284514&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935648%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Slany J Abstract There is little evidence from controlled prospective studies to support the low blood pressure goals stipulated for the treatment of hypertension by present guidelines, especially in high-risk patients with diabetes, renal insufficiency or coronary heart disease. Aim of this review is to scrutinize the potential benefit and risk of low blood pressure on the basis of recent studies and secondary analyses of older studies. RESULTS: In patients with coronary heart disease or equivalent or with diabetes lowering systolic blood pressure to 130 to 135 mmHg reduced primary or secondary cardiovascular endpoints in the majority of studies. Between 120 and 129 mmHg some positive effects could be shown in patients with coronary heart disease but not in patients with ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284514 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284513&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21935649%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Despite its high prevalence, urinary incontinence is still considered a taboo in up to 60% of our Austrian test persons. The level of shame and embarrassment of urinary incontinence is significantly higher than that of depression and cancer. PMID: 21935649 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284513 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235522&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21922211%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pomblum VJ, Agne NA, de Oliveira RC PMID: 21922211 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235522 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235523&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21922210%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: DWI improves diagnostic accuracy of the conventional breast MRI. ADC measurements may be useful for differentiation of the malign and benign masses. PMID: 21922210 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235523 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5221904&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21901271%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Elevation of GGT is an important adverse prognostic parameter in ICD patients. A possible role of GGT for improved patient selection for ICD therapy deserves further investigation. PMID: 21901271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5221904 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5221904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5221901&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21901272%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kränke B, Aberer W, Egger C, Hawranek T, Reider N, Volc-Platzer B, Wöhrl S, Abstract Nowadays, clinical and evidence based guidelines are considered one of the major efforts to improve patient care in medical practices as well as hospital settings. In the literature, clinical guidelines have been defined as "systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate healthcare for specific clinical circumstances", which promote both clinically effective standards and cost-effective care [1-4]. Despite controversial discussion about the clinical impact of guidelines [5, 6], they may provide workable recommendations that may thus be important for improving the individual patient's care [1, 4]. Adverse drug reactions (drug allergies,... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5221901 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5221901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160831&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21858425%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although hearing preservation rates in this series of patients operated on using the suprameatal approach were inferior as compared with a series using the standard mastoidectomy approach, this study shows that it is in fact possible to preserve residual hearing using a non-mastoidectomy surgical technique for cochlear implantation. Nevertheless, more experience is necessary to answer the question whether this technique can be thoroughly recommended in cochlear implantation for electric-acoustic stimulation. PMID: 21858425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160831 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160830&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21858426%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rintelen B, Bobacz K, Höfle G, Peichl P, Rainer F, Weber K, Gaugg M, Abstract Several international guidelines for treatment and prophylaxis of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) have been published. Consistent with the development of new therapeutic agents, a different approach to treatment can be recognized depending on the year of publication. Also, new insights for the postmenopausal osteoporosis leave their marks on recent guidelines. The working committee on Osteology of the Austrian Society for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (ÖGR) sifted through actual guidelines and recent literature on the topic to develop recommendations for the prophylaxis and treatment of the GIO. PMID: 21858426 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochen... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160830 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143737&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21853421%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of our analysis was to provide reliable estimates of the annual influenza-related deaths in Austria. We estimated the seasonal influenza-related excess mortality by calculating the difference between all-cause mortality observed during the influenza season and the baseline values to be expected during that time span if increased influenza activity was absent. Increased influenza activity was defined as moderate, usual or high, categorized by the influenza activity index using weekly data from the Austrian sentinel clinical surveillance system. For obtaining estimates of baseline all-cause mortality, a cyclic regression model was applied to the time series data on weekly all-cause mortality from 2001 to 2009. Austrian seasonal influenza-related excess mortality peaked in the s... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143737 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:06:14 +0100 5143737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143738&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21842238%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that subjects with MetS have a particular inflammatory pattern in AT, possibly driven by fasting glucose. MDMs might - at least in part - be the cellular source of this increased expression. Together with recent reports, showing IL-18 to be predictive for cardiovascular events, our findings could provide the basis for further research of the role of IL-18 as a link and possible target in the association between MetS and atherosclerosis. PMID: 21842238 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143738 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143739&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21837437%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Haschka J, Kühne F, Muschitz C, Pirker T, Kocijan R, Bittighofer C, Trubrich A, Resch H Abstract Atypical fractures under long term treatment with bisphosphonates (BP) have been reported, although no causal connection has been known. As an explanation the suppression of bone turnover with poor bone metabolism and consequently deterioration of bone microarchitecture has been suggested. In our case we describe retrospectively the course of radiological and clinical changes in a 75 years old female patient who has been treated with oral BP due to postmenopausal osteoporosis over 15 years. After 10 years of treatment she developed a cortical stress fracture in the subtrochanteric region of the femoral shaft, which finally caused a spontaneous atypical subtrochanteric fracture... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143739 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118367&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21826417%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paula P, Pöttinger I, Kordina N, Schneider B, Risser DU Medical malpractice is a global problem which can have considerable financial and legal consequences for the community as well as personal consequences for those involved. Austria does not record any statistical and epidemiological data concerning medical malpractice cases. Data from 7,211 autopsy cases from the Department of Forensic Medicine in Vienna covering the period from 1990 to 2000 were analyzed. Fifty-five autopsy reports that were filed as suspected medical malpractice were recorded and analyzed. Thirty cases were classified as surgical incidents, 19 cases as negligence, and 6 cases as medication incidents. Out of a total of 40 cases from available court files, 36 cases were dropped, there were 2 acquittals an... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118367 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118366&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21826418%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hohenauer P, Dünser MW PMID: 21826418 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118366 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118369&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21826415%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dakić Z, Pelemiš M, Djurković-Djaković O, Lavadinović L, Nikolić A, Stevanović G, Poluga J, Ofori-Belić I, Milošević B, Pavlović M Since 2000, travel of Serbian citizens to tropical areas has been slowly but steadily increasing. To determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of imported malaria in Serbia, we analyzed clinical history data of all travelers who presented at the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Belgrade after their return from tropical and subtropical areas between 2001 and 2009. The study series involved a total of 2981 travelers, and included both those with (847) and without (2134) health problems. Malaria was diagnosed in 102 cases (3.4% of all travelers; 12.0% of travelers with febrile episodes). Occurring at a rate of... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118369 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118368&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21826416%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Agnandji ST, Kurth F, Bélard S, Mombo-Ngoma G, Basra A, Fernandes JF, Soulanoudjingar SS, Adegnika AA, Ramharter M Timely treatment of infected children with artemisinin based combination therapies is an essential tool for the effective control and potential elimination of malaria. Until recently only tablet formulations have been available for the treatment of children leading to problems of swallowability, palatability and dosing. In consequence, paediatric drug formulations of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) have been developed, showing a clinically significant improvement of tolerability in young children and of their implementation is an increasingly important public health issue. In this mini-review, we focus on the recent development of paediatric ACTs and ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118368 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118376&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800046%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Figl M, Mayer M, Lederer S, Bogner R, Leixnering M Injury of the extensor pollicis longus tendon is one of the commonest extensor tendon injuries after distal radius fracture. In 2003-2005 we performed extensor indicis transfer in 31 patients with loss of function of the EPL tendon and postoperative dynamic splinting. In 25 patients, a distal radius fracture managed surgically led to the EPL rupture (wire internal fixation in 23 patients, plate internal fixation in 2 patients). In 6 patients, the cause was a distal radius fracture treated conservatively. Out of our 25 followed-up patients, 9 (36%) had a very good and 15 (60%) a good result in the Geldmacher score. We did not identify any re-rupture. In injuries of the extensor pollicis tendon, transposition of the extensor ind... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118376 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118371&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alber HF, Huber K, Pachinger O, Frick M Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are still associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and acetyl-salicylic acid has become the standard of care for patients with ACS in the last 2 decades. However, clopidogrel has drawbacks including delayed therapeutic effect, significant interindividual variability of platelet aggregation inhibition or reduced action on thrombocytes due to interaction with other drugs or genetic polymorphisms. Consequently, new antiplatelet drugs have been developed. Two of these drugs, namely prasugrel and ticagrelor, have been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and are already available in many European countries. For each substance a "mega-trial" has be... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118371 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118370&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800049%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Higher expectations of parenthood during pregnancy, less sufficiency coping strategies, and consequently, greater parental stress show twin mothers after ART in comparison to twin mothers after nature conception. An interdisciplinary postpartum care services makes sense. However, clinicians should keep attention to potential psychosocial burden of a multiple birth. PMID: 21800049 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118370 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118372&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800047%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with HCC are still predominantly diagnosed at incurable tumor stages, despite explicit European screening guidelines existing since 9 years. The implementation of a HCC surveillance program for cirrhotic patients in Austria seems to be warranted. PMID: 21800047 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118372 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118378&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766231%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Biersack HJ, Biermann K The coexistence of thyroid autonomy (Plummer's disease) and Graves' disease has been termed "Marine-Lenhart syndrome". During the last years, several papers have been published on the development of Graves' disease shortly after radioiodine therapy of Plummer's disease (autonomy). Especially in patients with elevated thyroid antibodies, the incidence of this event is significantly higher after radioiodine therapy of autonomy. A review of the literature dating back to 1911 is discussed in this paper. The original paper published by Marine and Lenhart comes to the conclusion that the two diseases are different expressions of one disease. Looking at the literature, we have to state now that the Marine-Lenhart syndrome has never existed: With Plummer we kno... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118378 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118377&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766232%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muckenhuber J, Freidl W, Rásky E The Marienambulanz in Graz, which was founded in 1999, is an outpatient clinic aiming to provide free medical services for marginalized groups. Medical and socioeconomic data of patients at the outpatient clinic have been collected electronically since 2003. The purpose of this study was to find out which persons were treated at the Marienambulanz in the last seven years (2003-2009) and to find out the most frequent reasons for attending the Marienambulanz. We analysed existing medical data descriptively in order to find out the four most frequent reasons for going to the outpatient clinic, the nationality of the patients and whether or not the patients had insurance coverage. Since 2003, 3,652 patients (2,342 men and 1,310 women) have been tr... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118377 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118380&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766230%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a previously healthy 24-year-old female patient, who developed a loss of accommodation, pupillotonia, lacrimation, swallowing disturbances, gastrointestinal symptoms and an atonic bladder with 750 ml residual volume. The Ewing battery showed signs of parasympathetic and sympathetic dysfunction leading to the diagnosis of acute pandysautonomia. Further tests failed to find a cause of acute neuropathy especially where there was no evidence for paraneoplastic or infectious etiology. The patient was treated with high dose intravenous prednisolone and completely recovered. PMID: 21766230 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118380 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023182&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739206%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oikonomou A, Astrinakis E, Pnevmatikos I, Prassopoulos P PMID: 21739206 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023182 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023179&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739209%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peiper M, Matthaei H, Bölke E, Zurakowski D, Orth K, Heinecke A, Knoefel WT The surgical management of soft tissue sarcoma has changed over the past years, resulting in an interdisciplinary multimodal approach and limb-preserving treatment modalities. From 464 consecutive patients with a soft tissue sarcoma (STS) of an extremity, a compartmental resection was performed in 82 patients, usually for primary subfascial large tumors. Postoperative quality of life was evaluated using the EORTC Score C30. In our study population, 52% of STS was poorly differentiated, 32% moderately, and 16% well differentiated. Survival proved to be dependent on tumor grade and tumor biology, but not on tumor size. The overall survival rate was 81.5%, 71.9%, and 58.3% after 2, 3, and 5 years, respec... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023179 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023177&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739211%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grahovac G, Vilendecic M, Srdoc D We are presenting a case report of neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder secondary to a syringomyelia and Chiari type I malformation, with detailed clinical and radiological findings. Neuropathic joints were first described in 1868 by Charcot, and subsequently were described in many types of peripheral diseases and central neuron diseases. There are many causes of syringomyelia, and one of the causes of this disease is a Chiari type I malformation. Subsequently, shoulders and elbows are most commonly affected by syringomyelia-induced neuropathy. Our patient was observed for six years after being diagnosed with neuropathic arthropathy and syringomyelia caused by Chiari and did not show any disease progression after their surgery. PMID: 21... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023177 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023185&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739203%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Using immunohistochemistry, our data showed that the association between HER2/neu overexpression and patient survival provides a good indirect validation for quality of this investigation and it may act as a prognostic parameter in gastric cancer. PMID: 21739203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023185 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023183&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739205%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Post-operative morbidity after tonsillectomy appears to depend on the systemic inflammatory response to surgery. This response is "technique-related," wherein a less-aggressive surgical technique produces a weaker post-operative inflammatory response and less post-operative morbidity. PMID: 21739205 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023183 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023188&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739200%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Most consumer participation projects were performed in research agenda setting, internal medicine/oncology, and health worker training. Various methods have been used in the projects, the level of consumer participation was low, and the success rate of the investigated projects was moderate. Potential factors associated with project success and future areas of research are discussed. PMID: 21739200 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023188 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023187&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739201%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Visser M, Messner C, Rehbein S A massive infestation with Lynxacarus mustelae (Megnin, 1885) (Acari, Astigmata, Listrophoridae) was diagnosed in a stone marten (Martes foina) from Tyrol, Austria. In addition, Ixodes rugicollis and Trichodectes retusus are reported for the first time in Austria, and the five species of helminths found (Capillaria aerophila, C. mustelorum, C. paranalis, C. plica, Molineus patens) are first records in the stone marten in the country. PMID: 21739201 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023187 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023186&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739202%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION(S): Endometriosis can be successfully induced in a rat model by autologous transplantation of endometrial tissue. In this experimental rodent endometriosis model, regional mesenteric lymph node involvement by endometriosis was not identified. PMID: 21739202 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023186 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023184&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739204%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pongratz P, Kurth F, Ngoma GM, Basra A, Ramharter M The increasing resistance of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum to currently available drugs necessitates a continuous effort to develop new antimalarial agents. We therefore aimed to assess the in vitro activity of the antifungal drugs clotrimazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, flucytosine, amphotericin B, and caspofungin against field isolates of P. falciparum from Lambaréné, Gabon. Using the histidin-rich protein 2 (HRP-2) assay we determined the drug susceptibility (EC(50), EC(90)) of 16 field isolates obtained from outpatients attending the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, Gabon. For fluconazole, itraconazole and caspofungin the in vitro growth inhibition of these drugs is re... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023184 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023181&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739207%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of a 52-year-old woman with posttraumatic stress disorder after cerebral bleeding presenting with an atypical form of left ventricular ballooning ("midventricular ballooning") syndrome. PMID: 21739207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023181 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023180&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739208%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results show that there is need to develop new methods to increase motivation and compliance of the participants to achieve long-term success. A first trial in this direction was to implement an additional module - participants had the chance of ongoing contacts after the group sessions have finished. The results until now show that a possible participation in the follow-ups is not significantly affected by ongoing contacts. PMID: 21739208 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023180 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023178&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739210%26dopt%3DAbstract We reported a case of vertebral brucellosis, which developed two hypocalcemic episodes associated with hypokalemic alkalosis with two drug combinations including rifampicin. Possible underlying mechanisms of hypocalcemia were discussed. The patient had carpopedal spasm at both hypocalcemic presentations. Laboratory analysis revealed hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, alkalosis with hypercalciuria, and low-normal parathormone (PTH) at first and elevated PTH at the second admission. The patient improved with cessation of drugs and appropriate management of hypocalcemia and hypokalemia with calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium replacement. The underlying mechanism of hypocalcemia in this patient seemed to be due to tubular damage resulting with Bartter-like syndrome, which is well defined wit... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023178 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023176&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739212%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Age-dependent rationing was approved, but there was also a clear endorsement for making resources available for elderly patients in future. The discussion about rationing of health-care expenditures will still go on and therefore the impact of ageism has to be evaluated in further studies. PMID: 21739212 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023176 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023190&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720906%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two cases of asymptomatic pneumatosis coli mimicking polyposis syndrome or malignancy. Both cases were verified histologically after snare polypectomy or hemicolectomy. The differential diagnosis and the clinical significance of the disease are discussed. Accurate diagnosis, which is mainly based upon endoscopy, computed tomography and histology, is crucial for optimal patient management thus avoiding unnecessary surgical procedures. PMID: 21720906 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023190 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5023189&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720907%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Recke SH The study was conducted to ascertain that the ECG assists in the assessment of systolic dysfunction in chronic aortic regurgitation. Five variables were reviewed in 146 adults without bundle branch block who underwent angiocardiography: total 12-lead QRS amplitude, QRS duration, maximum R peak time in I, V5 or V6, maximum R peak time relative to S peak time of the maximum S in V1, V2 or V3, and maximum T wave amplitude and polarity in I, V6 or aVF. In order to define which of them could differentiate left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) ≥50% (n = 101) from EF <50% (n = 45) they were subjected to stepwise linear discriminant analysis. The maximum R peak time relative to S peak time emerged as the most promising variable. In predicting EF <50%, R peak time pr... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5023189 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5023189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973510&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667092%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smalcelj R, Kusec V Disorders of mineral metabolism and hypercalcemia are frequent in kidney transplant recipients. Calcium to creatinine (Ca/Cr) clearance ratio was used as a criterion to distinguish between different calcium metabolism disorders. The study comprised 91 (53 men, 38 women) kidney recipients aged 23-70 years, with creatinine clearance (CrCl) >60 ml/min. The following parameters related to mineral metabolism were measured in serum: iPTH, total alkaline phosphatase (tALP), telopeptide (bone degradation marker, CTX), 25(OH)D(3), total and ionized calcium, Ca(++ ), Pi, creatinine (Cr). Creatinine and Ca were also determined in urine, as well as Ca/Cr clearance ratio. According to the Ca/Cr clearance ratio, patients were divided into three groups as follows: <... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973510 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:45:27 +0100 4973510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973509&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21691755%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric emergencies in Austrian HEMS show different epidemiological characteristics in alpine, urban and rural operational environments. Because of challenges and infrequency of prehospital pediatric emergencies, HEMS crews need to maintain their skills in pediatric advanced life support and trauma care. PMID: 21691755 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973509 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4973509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973508&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21691756%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that the majority of the patients receive treatment in adherence to current guidelines. Nevertheless there are deficits in care and hence room for improvement by implementation of the DMP. PMID: 21691756 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973508 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4973508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973507&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21691757%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, in our consecutive patient series with clipped cerebral aneurysms after subarachnoid haemorrhage, one third had small ruptured aneurysms, with the anterior cerebral artery complex as the main predilection site. Therefore, despite the previously reported low rupture risk, incidental small aneurysms should also be considered for therapy, depending on localisation and individual risk factors. PMID: 21691757 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973507 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4973507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973506&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21691758%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: All the concepts described require an interdisciplinary approach in collaboration between operative physicians and physicians working in non-surgical disciplines like internal medicine, cardiology, and clinical pharmacology. The perioperative continuation of a pre-existing therapy with beta-blockers and other potentially cardioprotective agents like α(2)-agonists and statines is recommended. In the management of patients presenting for major surgery stratification of the perioperative risk is essential which considers both, invasiveness of the surgical procedure and conditions of the patient. Otherwise, side-effects might outweigh benefits of a potentially effective therapy as recently shown for the perioperative administration of beta-blockers that should be restricted to hig... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973506 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4973506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4925264&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21633813%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a 64-year-old patient suffering from secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who underwent successful allogeneic HSCT while on invasive mandatory ventilation (IMV). The patient received reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) according to the FLAMSA-protocol. Acute respiratory failure occurred one day before scheduled HSCT. Following emergency endotracheal intubation the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). Because of respiratory deterioration, stem cell infusion was postponed. After stabilization of respiratory parameters, HSCT was performed during IMV which was continued for seven days. Following hematopoietic regeneration the patient was discharged in good condition on day 35 after HSCT. This case illustrates that intubation and mechanical ventilation do no... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4925264 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4925264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4925263&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21633814%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, the prevalence of endoparasite infection in free-roaming cats in Tirana can be considered to be high. The occurrence of A. abstrusus, which may cause respiratory distress in cats, is reported for the first time in Albania. PMID: 21633814 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4925263 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4925263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4925265&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21629998%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a surgical less risky method for the treatment of intraoperatively diagnosed portal and mesenteric vein thrombosis that served as salvage therapy for a patient who underwent liver transplantation in our centre. Postoperative complications were ascites and renal failure. Persistent ascites required repeated paracentesis during the first month after liver transplantation but medical treatment sufficed thereafter. Moderate renal failure as defined by the K/DOQI-guidelines improved gradually and dialysis was never indicated. Six months after transplantation, the patient had normal liver function and adequate renal function. PMID: 21629998 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4925265 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4925265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878769&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21604158%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Popper H, Wrba F, Gruber-Mösenbacher U, Hulla W, Pirker R, Hilbe W, Studnicka M, Mohn-Staudner A, Ploner F, Patients with stage IIIB and IV non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) harboring an activating mutation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Gene should be treated first-line with Gefitinib, an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). EGF receptor mutations are most common in adenocarcinomas, especially non-mucinous type, rare in squamous cell carcinomas and sarcomatoid carcinomas, and do not occur in neuroendocrine carcinomas. Therefore, the Pulmonary Pathology Working Group of the Austrian Society of Pathology, after intense discussions and in consensus with Oncologists and Pulmonologists, recommends a priori EGFR mutation analysis for all cases of adenocarcino... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878769 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878767&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21614457%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Higher NYHA-functional classes and elevated heart rate are predictors of adverse outcome in chronic heart failure patients. PMID: 21614457 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878767 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878768&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21607562%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated feasibility and safety of this method during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We included 19 patients (71 ± 6 years, 76% men) who underwent two sessions/day during hospitalization (15 ± 1 training sessions). They reported good tolerability and excellent safety profile of transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation. Our results set the stage for future research to determine specific benefit of transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation, either alone or in combination with nutritional support and pharmacological therapy. ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01226342. PMID: 21607562 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878768 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878773&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21590319%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A significant proportion of normal weight high school students misperceive themselves as overweight and are engaging in unhealthy weight management behaviors. These results should be considered when establishing prevention programs and educational components that address weight misperceptions and the harmful effects of unhealthy weight control methods should be performed even among normal weight adolescents. PMID: 21590319 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878773 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878772&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21590320%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Overall survival of elderly glioblastoma patients treated with surgery and chemo-irradiation with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide is significantly reduced compared to the younger patients. In addition, in the elderly the extent of surgery did not influence the prognosis in our population. PMID: 21590320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878772 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878771&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21590321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kann PH Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) can frequently be expected in hypopituitarism of adult patients. If GHD is proven by dynamic testing of the somatotrophic axis, growth hormone substitution is useful for improving quality of life, body composition, bone and lipid metabolism, and myocardial function according to the criteria of evidence-based medicine and is admitted by most national health authorities. There are no other reasonable indications for growth hormone treatment in adulthood. PMID: 21590321 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878771 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4878770&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21590322%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lichtenschopf A In 2005, the ÖGP (Austrian Society of Pneumology) worked out the first standards of smoking cessation. With many new therapies, it is timely to update the guidelines of smoking cessation. This time all relevant professionals who are active in smoking cessation in Austria worked together in a big consensus process, not only the diverse medical professionals such as internists, pneumologists, or gynecologists but also psychotherapists, psychologists, and nurses. The Austrian standards for smoking cessation is closely related to the Update for smoking cessation 2008 of the USDHHS (US Department of Health and Human Services) and the Cochrane Reports. Ten main recommendations for smoking cessation have been worked out. The guidelines for smoking cessation was revie... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4878770 Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4878770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826914&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21538036%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Surgery for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be performed safely with minimal morbidity and very good long-term results. PMID: 21538036 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826914 Thu, 05 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826915&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21538035%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lackinger C, Lamprecht T, Winhofer Y, Kosi L, Kautzky-Willer A We aimed to evaluate if an outpatient department is a suitable place to recruit people who suffer from Diabetes Mellitus for exercise programs. Therefore, a survey was conducted at the outpatient department of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Medical University of Vienna. All in all, 104 persons (44 women, 60 men; age: 62.38 ± 13.69 years) were included in the study. We evaluated their interest in exercise programs, which consisted of cardiovascular exercise, strength- and flexibility-training and were offered in the 10th and 13th districts of Vienna. Almost half of the interviewed patients (43%) were interested in exercise programs and eventually almost one quarter (23%) participated in the program. Crucial fa... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826915 Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826916&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21538034%26dopt%3DAbstract This study with a selected sample of physicians was conducted to assess their awareness and knowledge of child abuse. Two thirds (66.7%) of all participants confirmed contact with obviously abused children in the course of their professional life, whereas 87.3% did not report any prior education or training in that field. In relation to general practitioners, pediatricians had significantly more contacts with abused children (p = 0.021) and more prior education (p = 0.012). Results indicate that physicians in rural regions of Austria possess basic knowledge. Better training and further specialization is needed to facilitate diagnosing, enhance reporting, strengthen cooperation with experts and reduce fears when handling abuse victims. Austria is a rich country with excellent health care an... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826916 Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826923&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21516328%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wallmann B, Froboese I The aim of this intervention study was to evaluate the health effect of the German physical activity campaign "3000 steps more per day". Physical activity should be enhanced by means of adding 3000 steps per day to baseline level. After identifying the step counts at baseline, all participants (n = 153, 43.0 ± 8.3 years) were urged to accumulate additional 3000 steps per day to their baseline activity over a period of 15 weeks. Pre- and post-tests included measurements of (1) body weight and body mass index, (2) aerobic fitness as well as (3) subjective quality of life. At baseline the mean activity level reached 6646 ± 2305 steps per day and increased during intervention to 9886 ± 2536 steps per day. 52.9% of the participants achieved the interventio... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826923 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826922&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21516329%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The psychodynamic instruments introduced in this study proved to be effective in measuring personality pathology in psychiatric inpatients and in helping clinicians throughout the indication and recommendation process during transition from inpatient to outpatient treatment. Since components of such assessment methods are being considered for DSM 5, their practical utility is shown in this study. PMID: 21516329 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826922 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826925&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21499915%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nikolić H, Palčevski G, Saina G, Peršić M PMID: 21499915 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826925 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826924&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21499916%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of chronic diarrhea triggered by mastocytic enterocolitis in a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Systemic mastocytosis and other causes of chronic diarrhea, especially therapy with methotrexate, were carefully ruled out. Treatment with desloratadin and ranitidine was initiated and led to a rapid and persistent amelioration of clinical symptoms. The diagnosis of mastocytic enterocolitis should be considered in patients with chronic diarrhea and normal clinical, laboratory, as well as endoscopical work-up. PMID: 21499916 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826924 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826927&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21484285%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of an 81-year-old patient suffering from dysphagia and slight dyspnoea due to a giant cervical osteophyte. Osteophyte resection was performed and the patient was relieved from symptoms. This case highlights that a large cervical osteophyte may, albeit rarely, be the cause of simultaneously presenting dysphagia and dyspnoea, and should, therefore, be included in the diagnostic workup in such cases. PMID: 21484285 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826927 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826928&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21479652%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In the routine setting aside clinical studies, bendamustine/rituximab therapy resulted in marked clinical responses, especially in CLL and indolent lymphoma. In aggressive lymphoma, the combination of bendamustine and rituximab was effective in favorable risk patients. PMID: 21479652 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826928 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826926&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21487820%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of our present results, harvesting intramedullary bone graft with the RIA system appears to be an innovative technique for bone grafting in limb reconstruction. A significantly greater quantity of bone graft was harvested from the femora than the tibiae (p = 0.007). No significant differences among age, sex, body weight, bone length, or BMI were observed. Our results showed that a sufficient quantity in weight of autogenous bone graft could be obtained using the RIA system. PMID: 21487820 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826926 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826934&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21461864%26dopt%3DAbstract Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2011 Apr;123(7-8):253-254 Authors: Haidinger G, Vutuc C, Kunze U, Böhm G PMID: 21461864 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826934 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826933&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21461865%26dopt%3DAbstract This article summarizes the relevant data of pathophysiology, stage of infection, symptoms, and diagnostics as well as stage-dependent treatment of bacterial arthritis of the knee joint. The major treatment principles are joint decompression, elimination of the causative organisms by intensive irrigation of the joint with elimination of proteolytic and lysosomal enzymes. Debridement of necrotic soft tissues with the aim of preserving the synovial membrane as an immune-competent structure, and a natural barrier, is recommended. Good results in treating knee infections have been achieved with arthroscopic joint revision and stage-dependent surgical therapy. The infection staging I-IV suggested by Gächter was used most commonly, which mainly reflects the pathophysiologic infection stages. Fo... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826933 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826932&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21465082%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oppl B, Kofler A, Schwarz S, Rainer J, Kofler R Glucocorticoids are hormones that play a major role in energy homeostasis and stress response of the body. As drugs they are most frequently used for immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory purposes. Glucocorticoids are exploited successfully in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases; however, some patients develop side-effects, while others fail to respond to this form of therapy. Alterations in pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic actions might contribute to individual differences in glucocorticoid sensitivity. Antibody-based methods such as RIA (Radioimmunoassay) and ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) are routinely used to determine glucocorticoid serum levels. However, as these techniques measure the total amount o... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826932 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826931&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21465083%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on 17 patients with influenza A H1N1v-associated Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) between June 11th 2009 and August 10th 2010 (f/m: 8/9; age: median 39 (IQR 29-54) years; SAPS II: 35 (29-48)). Body mass index was 26 (24-35), 24% were overweight and 29% obese. The Charlson Comorbidity Index was 1 (0-2) and all but one patient had comorbid conditions. The median time between onset of the first symptom and admission to the ICU was 5 days (range 0-14). None of the patients had received vaccination against H1N1v. Nine patients received oseltamivir, only two of them within 48 hours of symptom onset. All patients developed severe ARDS (PaO(2)/FiO(2)-Ratio 60 (55-92); lung injury score 3.8 (3.3-4.0)), were mechanically ventilated and ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826931 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826930&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21479650%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this post hoc analysis of a prospective study was to determine whether hydrocortisone therapy increases arginine vasopressin plasma levels in patients with septic shock. Forty-five patients were included into the study, of whom 23 (51.1%) received a hydrocortisone infusion because of escalating vasopressor dosages. Median arginine vasopressin plasma levels did not differ between patients treated with and without hydrocortisone therapy [4.2 (2.2-6.2) vs. 4.3 (2.7-6.1) pmol/L] both in a bivariate (p = 0.43, Mann-Whitney U-test) and a logistic regression model adjusted for differences in disease severity (p = 0.38). No association was further detected between hydrocortisone therapy and arginine vasopressin plasma levels in an adjusted linear regression model [β-coefficient, ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826930 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826929&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21479651%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study shows that, even if routine diagnostics show normal pre-surgical coagulation findings, the investigation of single factors in cases of post-surgical late bleeding may identify coagulation disorders allowing the application of tailored therapy. Including such analysis in pre-operative diagnostics could therefore significantly help to limit postoperative bleeding. PMID: 21479651 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826929 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826921&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21533922%26dopt%3DAbstract Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2011 Apr;123(7-8):V-IX Authors: PMID: 21533922 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826921 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826920&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21533923%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mohan S, Hegde A, Lyn NA, Hui F, Lim CC PMID: 21533923 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826920 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826919&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21533924%26dopt%3DAbstract Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2011 Apr;123(7-8):255 Authors: PMID: 21533924 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826919 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4826919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4669408&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21451951%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The new VIDAS(®) assays can be an alternative to IFA testing especially in high-throughput laboratories. Full automation of EBV serological diagnostis by the new VIDAS assays is of major importance for routine diagnostic laboratories. PMID: 21451951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4669408 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4669408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4669373&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21451952%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with type 2 diabetes frequently do not receive add-on therapy required for achieving the target values of glycaemic control. Sitagliptin is an effective, well-tolerated option for insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetic patients on metformin monotherapy in line with current guidelines. PMID: 21451952 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4669373 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4669373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4669332&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21451953%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of POPH that was successfully treated with oral sitaxentan. Haemodynamic and symptomatic improvements were maintained after a 12-week long-term treatment period. Additionally, hepatic vein pressure gradient significantly decreased from 12 mmHg to 8 mm after treatment with sitaxentan. This is the first reported case of a successful therapy with a selective ERA antagonist in a patient suffering from POPH. Oral sitaxentan therapy might be a promising new option for patients suffering from POPH. PMID: 21451953 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4669332 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4669332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722620&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448626%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma and a positive HPV status respond considerably better to radiochemotherapy than patients with HPV-negative tumors. HPV screening is a simple procedure and can easily be implemented in routine pathology investigations and should be included in standard operational procedures for the diagnosis and therapy of head and neck cancer patients. PMID: 21448626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722620 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722622&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21442202%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hoke M, Dieckmann K, Koppensteiner R, Schillinger M, Marosi C, Mlekusch W Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common primary tumor of the central nervous system, is associated with a state of hypercoagulability. We hypothesized that tumor activity is displayed by elevated d-dimer plasma levels and that d-dimer might be used as a predictor of survival in patients with glioblastoma multiforme. We studied effects on clinical outcomes of d-dimer levels obtained two to three weeks following histologic confirmation of the diagnosis of GBM at surgery or needle biopsy, but prior to chemotherapy or radiation therapy, in 23 patients. During a median follow-up of 7.3 months (interquartile range 3.5 to 22 months), we observed a total of 21 deaths (91.3%). Elevated d-dimer levels were ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722622 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722621&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21442203%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Treatment with Sevelamer is not associated with a higher risk for peritonitis. PMID: 21442203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722621 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549964&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21365271%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The consistency in diagnosis and the organization of psychiatric services in the last century were quite poor. Improving psychiatric services and quality of care remain a relevant challenge for physicians. PMID: 21365271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549964 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:15:14 +0100 4549964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549963&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21369861%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Flamm H Escherich was born on November 29, 1857 in Ansbach, Bavaria. He has been director of the children hospitals in Graz (Styria, Austria) from 1890 and Vienna (Austria) from 1902, started his bacteriological investigations in 1884 during a short stay in St. Anna Children Hospital in Vienna. This he continued it as an assistant in Munich and as clinic director in Graz. On the basis of his bacteriological findings in breast-milk, which proved to be sterile, he wanted to detect the physiological and pathogenetic role of the intestinal flora of breast-fed babies and of infants. In stained slides of meconium and milk-faeces he found cocci, bacilli with and without spores and yeasts. Among them he intensively investigated both the "Bacterium lactis aërogenes" (now: "Aerobacter ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549963 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549965&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21365270%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Matthaei H, Schmelzle M, Braunstein S, Bölke E, Peiper M In part owing to an increasing use of high resolution imaging technologies a growing number of incidental pancreatic lesions are detected. A 40-year-old patient was admitted to our hospital to undergo resection for an unclear solid pancreatic tumor in the pancreatic tail. Preoperative imaging studies suspected an inactive neuroendocrine neoplasm. After distal pancreatectomy, the histopathological analysis revealed an intrapancreatic accessory spleen. Since reliable biomarkers are not established the clinical management of pancreatic incidentalomas is still challenging. PMID: 21365270 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549965 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549967&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21359641%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hilton S, Reinerth G, Heise H, Buhren BA, Bölke E, Gerber PA Today, there is a consensus that melanocytic nevi must not be removed by means of destructive modalities such as laser or electrodessication, since these procedures preclude histopathologic evaluation and may mask malignant transformation. Hence, a surgical excision with subsequent histopathologic evaluation remains the gold standard. Yet, patients that desire a removal of their melanocytic nevi for primary cosmetic reasons fear the formation of scars after surgical excision on the one hand and the private costs for excision and histopathologic evaluation on the other hand (as expenses for cosmetic surgery are no longer covered by health insurances). Accordingly, there is a vast market for "scar-free", "do-it-yourse... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549967 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549966&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21359642%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There is no evidence for the assumption that HES-associated renal impairment may be avoided by accompanying measures. Because HES use does not improve clinical outcome, the question arises whether it should be used at all in patients at risk. PMID: 21359642 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549966 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549969&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350826%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dichtl W, Strohmer B, Fruhwald F Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has become an established treatment modality in patients with chronic heart failure, reducing both mortality and morbidity. However, patient selection, implantation and follow-up require great clinical experience. Between 2008 and 2010, the European Society of Cardiology initiated the European CRT survey to describe the current practice and routines associated with CRT implantations in 13 countries. Data from 156 patients collected in 10 Austrian centres were analysed compared to the total 2438 patients enrolled. The survey data showed that general practice did not adhere to the present guidelines. More than one third (36%) of the patients had atrial fibrillation and more than one-fourth (29%) had had a d... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549969 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549968&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350827%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Bronchogenic cysts are frequently mistaken for a solid mass on CT scans. Further differentiation can be made by MRI or EUS when CT is inconclusive. PMID: 21350827 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549968 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4494921&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21327674%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) in a female patient of 45 years, obese (BMI = 39 kg/sqm), hypertensive since 2005, with diabetes mellitus treated with diet and diabetes insipidus in whom, during a routine control, the following has been found: serum creatinine 1.74 mg/dl, and an inflammatory syndrome associated with fever. Spiral-CT (Multi-slice-Sensation 64) scan shows retroperitoneal fibrosis in relation with periaortitis that affects the thoracic and abdominal aorta. RPF is extending perirenally and at the level of the renal hilum with subsequent calyceal dilations (hydrocalycosis) associated with left renal artery stenosis. The particularity of the case is represented by the perirenal and intrarenal evolution of fibrosis with left renal artery stenosis wi... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4494921 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4494921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4494915&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21327675%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we presented tru-cut transthoracic biopsy (TTB) procedure results and the frequency of TTB complications with related risk factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 102 patients were evaluated by CT scan guided tru-cut TTB in the diagnosis of lung lesions between January 2003 and December 2007. The complications due to tru-cut TTB were recorded. The factors such as the lesion depth, the lesion size, and the emphysematous changes that accompany the lesion were evaluated through χ(2) test. RESULTS: Among the samples, 51% malignancy and 49% benign pathology were observed. Pneumothorax developed in 15.7% of the 102 procedures. It was found that the lesion's distance from the pleura, the size of the lesion, and emphysematous changes around the lesion significantly increased the ... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4494915 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4494915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4494897&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21327676%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Auricular EA reduces symptoms by means of frequency and severity of attacks in PRP but has no influence on skin perfusion and skin temperature. PMID: 21327676 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4494897 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4494897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4494938&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21318739%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and the radiological and laboratory findings of the hospitalised patients who had novel, laboratory-confirmed, swine-origin influenza A virus (S-OIV) infection with pneumonia. Between October and December 2009, 56 patients hospitalised for pneumonia who were tested for S-OIV infection were retrospectively evaluated. Thirty-three patients had positive S-OIV infections. In addition, 23 of the 56 patients who had negative test results for S-OIV infection were compared with the positive group. The mortality rate amongst the patients with S-OIV infection was 24.2%. Of the 33 patients, 42.4% had at least one underlying medical condition and 4 (12%) patients were pregnant or postpartum. Fourteen patients (42.4%) with S-OIV i... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4494938 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4494938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4494929&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21318740%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Trübsbach SS, Pircher I, Treml B, Löckinger A, Kleinsasser AT This mini-review conveys information on lung function in hypoxia. Included are presentations of shape and layering of the atmosphere, physiologic basics of lung function at high altitude, pathophysiology of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and of current and potential therapy approaches for HAPE. PMID: 21318740 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4494929 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4494929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4494946&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21287282%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: An anteromedial plating of humeral shaft fractures through anterolateral approach was determinated to be a simple, safe, effective and also fast surgical treatment and we highly recommend it as operative technique for treating humeral shaft fractures. PMID: 21287282 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4494946 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4494946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424601&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21249457%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huemer HP, Eigentler A, Aschbacher R, Larcher C The importance of extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) is increasing worldwide. ESBLs of the CTX-M type are on the rise in Europe, not only in the hospital environment but also in outpatients. Therefore we performed a comparative pilot study including ESBL producing Escherichia coli isolated from outpatients suffering from urinary tract infections, 28 from Innsbruck, Austria, and 34 from Bolzano, Italy. Using established PCR methods we detected in nearly 90% of ESBL producing E. coli isolates CTX-M group 1 enzymes and only a few group 2 or group 9 enzymes. bla (TEM), bla (OXA-1) and aminoacyltransferase aac(6')-lb were significantly more frequent in the Austrian region, where also bla (SHV )was found in one isolate. In 2009 the... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424601 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424599&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weiss TW, Eritsland J PMID: 21253773 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424599 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424598&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253774%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Individualized nutritional supplementation may reduce postoperative oxidative stress and shorten duration of hospitalization in patients with hip fracture. PMID: 21253774 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424598 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424597&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253775%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sudarshan R, Annigeri RG PMID: 21253775 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424597 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424596&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253776%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe an instructive case of a 79-year-old patient with a giant coronary aneurysm and a second smaller aneurysm with an uncommon symptomatology. Giant coronary artery aneurysms (>2 cm diameter) are rare pathologic entities with a prevalence of 0.02%. They either can be congenital malformations or are atherosclerotic in origin. Although spontaneous rupture of giant coronary artery aneurysms has been reported, they generally remain silent or induce myocardial ischemia. Our patient, however, showed no signs of myocardial malperfusion but transient position-dependent pre-syncope. The cardiologic work-up and the intraoperative considerations regarding patient management are described. During surgery, manipulation of the giant coronary artery aneurysm caused impairment of right ventricu... Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424596 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424595&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253777%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Additional use of cinacalcet improved biochemical parameters of bone and mineral metabolism and enabled more patients to achieve and maintain the KDOQI(™) treatment targets for serum iPTH, calcium and phosphorus. PMID: 21253777 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424595 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424600&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253772%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: According to the literature, patients with germ cell cancer of the testis on average show a higher body-mass-index (BMI) compared to a comparable group of equivalent age. The height of the umbilicus is a body region, where for adipose humans the amplitude increases markedly, hence for reference measurement appropriate. On the basis of the outcome of this thesis, the most probable explanation for the BMI rise is weight gain at other body parts. PMID: 21253772 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424600 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424594&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21253778%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The presence of postoperative complications after pancreatic resections has negative influence on the survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients. Patients with a small pancreatic duct size (<3 mm) or a soft pancreatic remnant were at high risk of pancreatic leakage and postoperative complications. PMID: 21253778 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424594 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4424594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361570&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21240685%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Citric acid is a cheap substance present in many fruits and produced by food industry, and it demonstrated powerful inhibitory effect on the growth of Helicobacter pylori strains. On the basis of our findings citric acid should be further evaluated for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori. PMID: 21240685 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361570 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4361570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361569&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21240686%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Sorafenib was effective and well-tolerated in a patient with advanced cholangiocellular carcinoma. Prospective trials are warranted to evaluate the benefit of sorafenib in unresectable CCC. PMID: 21240686 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361569 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4361569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361568&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21240687%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Influenza A(H1N1) infection may be associated with severe cardiac dysfunction which can even be the leading clinical symptom at presentation. During an influenza pandemic, a thorough history may reveal flu-like symptoms and should indicate testing for H1N1 infection also in critically ill patients with acute heart failure. PMID: 21240687 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361568 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4361568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361567&cid=s_36229_22_f&fid=36229&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21240688%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Combined treatment with functional electrical stimulation and botulinum toxin type A is a promising treatment option to improve upper limb function in children with spastic hemiparesis. PMID: 21240688 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361567 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4361567