This is a selection of articles from the December 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Internal Medicine headlines.
Emphysematous Pyelitis
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Liver: An organ with predominant innate immunity
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Source: Hepatology - December 31, 2007 Authors: Bin Gao, Won-Il Jeong, Zhigang Tian Source Type: journals
Pregnane X receptor is essential for normal progression of liver regeneration
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Source: Hepatology - December 31, 2007 Authors: Guoli Dai, Lin He, Pengli Bu, Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan Source Type: journals
Inhibition of adiponectin production by homocysteine: A potential mechanism for alcoholic liver disease
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Source: Hepatology - December 31, 2007 Authors: Zhenyuan Song, Zhanxiang Zhou, Ion Deaciuc, Theresa Chen, Craig J. McClain Source Type: journals
Gastric Mucosa–Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) Lymphoma: Benefits of a Watch and Wait Strategy
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Source: AccessMedicine Updates - December 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
Optimizing the Use of Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors in Early Breast Cancer
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
The Impact of Expressions of Treatment Efficacy and Out-of-pocket Expenses on Patient and Physician Interest in Osteoporosis Treatment: Implications for Pay-for-performance Programs
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Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - December 28, 2007 Tags: Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Type: journals
Highlights of the American Heart Association (AHA) 2007 Scientific Sessions
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Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 27, 2007 Tags: Cardiology Source Type: journals
A Prospective Study of Red and Processed Meat Intake in Relation to Cancer Risk
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
The Challenges of Chagas Disease— Grim Outlook or Glimmer of Hope
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
The Consumption of Khat and Other Drugs in Somali Combatants: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Daily Dosing of Rifapentine Cures Tuberculosis in Three Months or Less in the Murine Model
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Detection of Intracellular Bacterial Communities in Human Urinary Tract Infection
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Assessment of Recent HIV-1 Infection by a Line Immunoassay for HIV-1/2 Confirmation
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
HIV Treatment Proceeds as Prevention Research Confounds
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Clustered Environments and Randomized Genes: A Fundamental Distinction between Conventional and Genetic Epidemiology
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
When Do HIV-Infected Women Disclose Their HIV Status to Their Male Partner and Why? A Study in a PMTCT Programme, Abidjan
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Communal Living by Bacteria and the Pathogenesis of Urinary Tract Infections
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Source: PLoS Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Fibromyalgia: Defining the Disorder and its Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches
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Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 26, 2007 Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: journals
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Local Dystrophin Restoration with Antisense Oligonucleotide PRO051
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 26, 2007 Authors: van Deutekom, J. C., Janson, A. A., Ginjaar, I. B., Frankhuizen, W. S., Aartsma-Rus, A., Bremmer-Bout, M., den Dunnen, J. T., Koop, K., van der Kooi, A. J., Goemans, N. M., de Kimpe, S. J., Ekhart, P. F., Venneker, E. H., Platenburg, G. J., Verschuuren, J Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals
CME: Case 40-2007: A 38-Year-Old Man with Weakness in the Hands
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
CORRESPONDENCE: Multiple Autoimmune Diseases after Autologous Stem-Cell Transplantation
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 26, 2007 Authors: Bohgaki, T., Atsumi, T., Koike, T. Tags: CORRESPONDENCE Source Type: journals
BOOK REVIEW: Elizabeth Blackburn and the Story of Telomeres: Deciphering the Ends of DNA
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 26, 2007 Authors: Cech, T. R. Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals
Etiology-dependent molecular mechanisms in human hepatocarcinogenesis
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Source: Hepatology - December 26, 2007 Authors: Christof Schlaeger, Thomas Longerich, Claudia Schiller, Peter Bewerunge, Arianeb Mehrabi, Grischa Toedt, Jörg Kleeff, Volker Ehemann, Roland Eils, Peter Lichter, Peter Schirmacher, Bernhard Radlwimmer Source Type: journals
PERSPECTIVE: Comparing Physicians on Efficiency
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 26, 2007 Authors: Milstein, A., Lee, T. H. Tags: PERSPECTIVE Source Type: journals
I{kappa}B kinase induced phosphorylation of CARMA1 contributes to CARMA1 Bcl10 MALT1 complex formation in B cells
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Shinohara, H., Maeda, S., Watarai, H., Kurosaki, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals
Antibody-driven psychosis
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Bashyam, H., Robinson, R. Tags: In This Issue Source Type: journals
Blood-derived dermal langerin+ dendritic cells survey the skin in the steady state
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Ginhoux, F., Collin, M. P., Bogunovic, M., Abel, M., Leboeuf, M., Helft, J., Ochando, J., Kissenpfennig, A., Malissen, B., Grisotto, M., Snoeck, H., Randolph, G., Merad, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals
Show me the data
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Rossner, M., Van Epps, H., Hill, E. Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: journals
Th17 blockade reduces the itch
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Bashyam, H., Robinson, R. Tags: In This Issue Source Type: journals
MyD88-deficient bone marrow cells accelerate onset and reduce survival in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Kang, J., Rivest, S. Tags: From the JCB Source Type: journals
Bronchial smooth muscle remodeling involves calcium-dependent enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis in asthma
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Trian, T., Benard, G., Begueret, H., Rossignol, R., Girodet, P.-O., Ghosh, D., Ousova, O., Vernejoux, J.-M., Marthan, R., Tunon-de-Lara, J.-M., Berger, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals
Dependence of antibody gene diversification on uracil excision
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Di Noia, J. M., Williams, G. T., Chan, D. T.Y., Buerstedde, J.-M., Baldwin, G. S., Neuberger, M. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals
Noncanonical Wnt signaling promotes apoptosis in thymocyte development
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Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - December 24, 2007 Authors: Liang, H., Coles, A. H., Zhu, Z., Zayas, J., Jurecic, R., Kang, J., Jones, S. N. Tags: Brief Definitive Reports Source Type: journals
CT-related radiation blamed for up to 2% of US cancers
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 22, 2007 Source Type: journals
Predicting long-term response to strong opioids in patients with low back pain: findings from a randomised, controlled trial of transdermal fentanyl and morphine
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Source: BMC Medicine - December 21, 2007 Authors: Eija Kalso, Karen H Simpson, Robert Slappendel, Joachim Dejonckheere and Ute Richarz Source Type: journals
Optical analysis of computed tomography images of the liver predicts fibrosis stage and distribution in chronic hepatitis C
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Source: Hepatology - December 21, 2007 Authors: Manuel Romero-Gómez, Emilio Gómez-González, Ana Madrazo, Marina Vera-Valencia, Luis Rodrigo, Ramón Pérez-Alvarez, Rosa Pérez-López, Victor M. Castellano-Megias, Manuel Nevado-Santos, Juan C. Alcón, Ricard Solá, José M. Pérez-Moreno, José M. Na Source Type: journals
2007-12-20 NC: Congenital Heart Disease
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Source: UTHSC Internal Medicine Residency Podcast - December 20, 2007 Authors: UT Internal Medicine Tags: Noon Conference Source Type: journals
Proteomics as a Method for Early Detection of Cancer: A Review of Proteomics, Exhaled Breath Condensate, and Lung Cancer Screening
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Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - December 20, 2007 Tags: Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Type: journals
Economic Implications of Potential Changes to Regulatory and Reimbursement Policies for Medical Devices
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Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - December 20, 2007 Tags: Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Type: journals
Who is Responsible for Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Medical Devices? The Role of Independent Technology Assessment
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Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - December 20, 2007 Tags: Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Type: journals
Computerized Clinical Decision Support: Will it Transform Healthcare?
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Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - December 20, 2007 Tags: Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Type: journals
Acute viral hepatitis increases liver stiffness values measured by transient elastography
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Source: Hepatology - December 20, 2007 Authors: Umberto Arena, Francesco Vizzutti, Giampaolo Corti, Silvia Ambu, Cristina Stasi, Silvia Bresci, Stefania Moscarella, Vieri Boddi, Antonio Petrarca, Giacomo Laffi, Fabio Marra, Massimo Pinzani Source Type: journals
One gene, many phenotypes
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Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
A prospective randomized comparative study of the effects of intranasal and transdermal 17 β-estradiol on postmenopausal symptoms and vaginal cytology
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Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Field rats form a major infection source of leptospirosis in and around Madurai, India
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Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Angiodysplasia of colon in a seven-year-old boy: A rare cause of intestinal bleeding
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Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome due to quinine
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Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Gabapentin and hypersensitivity syndrome
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Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
PERSPECTIVE: Focus on Research: Stromal Effects in Breast Cancer
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Liu, E. T. Tags: PERSPECTIVE Source Type: journals
CORRESPONDENCE: Saline or Albumin for Fluid Resuscitation in Traumatic Brain Injury
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Jacob, M., Chappell, D., Bilotta, F., Rosa, G., Myburgh, J. A., Cooper, D. J., Finfer, S., the SAFE Study Investigators Tags: CORRESPONDENCE Source Type: journals
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF BASIC RESEARCH: Small RNAs and Large DNA Viruses
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Nelson, J. A. Tags: CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF BASIC RESEARCH Source Type: journals
PERSPECTIVE: Focus on Research: p53 -- Master and Commander
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Foulkes, W. D. Tags: PERSPECTIVE Source Type: journals
BOOK REVIEW: Treating Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: A Guide for Practitioners
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Goetz, C. G. Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Reduced Exposure to Calcineurin Inhibitors in Renal Transplantation
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Ekberg, H., Tedesco-Silva, H., Demirbas, A., Vitko, S., Nashan, B., Gurkan, A., Margreiter, R., Hugo, C., Grinyo, J. M., Frei, U., Vanrenterghem, Y., Daloze, P., Halloran, P. F., the ELITE-Symphony Study Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals
CME: Outcomes of Care by Hospitalists, General Internists, and Family Physicians
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
CME: Infection in Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
EDITORIAL: Balancing Efficacy and Toxicity in Kidney-Transplant Immunosuppression
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine - December 19, 2007 Authors: Leichtman, A. B. Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: journals
Pediatric LMWH error risk highlighted
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Source: MedWire News - Thrombosis - December 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Screening for carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
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Source: Ann Intern Med - December 18, 2007 Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: journals
Chondroitin for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.
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Source: Ann Intern Med - December 18, 2007 Authors: Goldberg H, Avins A, Bent S Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: journals
Chondroitin for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.
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Source: Ann Intern Med - December 18, 2007 Authors: Levin MD Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: journals
Chondroitin for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.
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Source: Ann Intern Med - December 18, 2007 Authors: Pelletier JP Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: journals
Very late restenosis after paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation.
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Source: Ann Intern Med - December 18, 2007 Authors: Cosgrave J, Qasim A, Latib A, Aranzulla TC, Colombo A Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: journals
Summaries for patients. Screening for blockages in the blood vessels to the brain: recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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Source: Ann Intern Med - December 18, 2007 Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: journals
Efficacy of Screening in Women at High Risk: Dutch MRI Screening Study Update
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Denosumab Attenuates Bone Loss Associated with Aromatase Inhibitors
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Some Patients with Positive Sentinel Nodes May Not Need Axillary Dissection
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Combination of Capecitabine and Ixabepilone Proves Effective in Resistant Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
AASLD 2007: The Future of Hepatitis C Therapeutics
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Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 17, 2007 Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Symposium: Breast Cancer
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Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 17, 2007 Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: journals
Hyperthermia/Chemotherapy Combination Doubles Survival in Sarcoma Patients
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Source: ConsultantLive - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
