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New England Journal of Medicine (365)19 2011
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New England Journal of Medicine (365)19 2011
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This paper examines the association of cardiovascular reactivity with thermal thresholds (detection and unpleasantness). Heart period (HP), systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure of 42 health young males were recorded during a cardiovascular reactivity task (a videogame ba...
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PMID: 22059306
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We obtained relevant information about the current epidemiology of substance consumption among Spanish adolescents. These results are representative of the Spanish adolescent population which allows the typical risk profile attributed to young people to be clarified. A gradual adjustment can be seen...
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PMID: 22059319
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Spain is one of the EU countries that receive most immigrants, especially from Latin America. The process of migration implies a high level of stress what may have repercussions for the mental health of immigrants. The purposes of this study were: (a) to determine whether the degree...
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PMID: 22059329
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Orvosi Hetilap (152)45 2011
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The results suggest that the prevalence of HPV in this study population exceeds the international data. The results attracts the attention the peak prevalence of the high risk types in the youngest age-group, and the higher risk of cervical abnormality in case of presence of two or more HPV types. T...
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PMID: 22011366
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Smoking is a major risk factor for both cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Computed tomography (CT)-based lung cancer screening may provide an opportunity to detect additional individuals with COPD at an early stage.
To determine whether low-dose...
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PMID: 22028353
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As the proportion of persons in the United States older than 65 years increases, the prevalence of dementia will increase as well. Risk factors for dementia include age, family history of dementia, apolipoprotein E4 genotype, cardiovascular comorbidities, chronic anticholinergic use,...
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PMID: 22010769
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We studied the impact of early pancreas graft failure on long-term kidney and patient survival. METHODS.: We included all primary SPK transplants performed in the United States between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2007, who had maintained kidney graft function at 90 days posttransplantation. Ka...
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PMID: 21832957
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MMW Fortschritte der Medizin (153)41 2011
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We used a large, population based registry to assess whether a difference in overall and cardiovascular survival may exist between radical nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma 2 cm or less.
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PMID: 21849201
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Although there are several reports concerning gemcitabine-induced interstitial lung disease (ILD), the risk factors for ILD are not well known. In addition, data comparing the incidence and pattern of ILD associated with gemcitabine treatment in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) versus...
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PMID: 21818557
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The incidence and mortality of gastric and colorectal cancers are among the highest malignant tumors in China. The aim of this study is to investigate whether variations of the human oxoguanine glycosylase 1 (hOGG1) gene are related to the risk of gastric and colorectal cancers in the Chinese populat...
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PMID: 21822670
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We investigated ways to increase diagnostic accuracy in patients hospitalized with clinical symptoms compatible with malaria and severe pneumonia, in an area with high a prevalence of infection with human immunodeficiency virus. A total of 646 children admitted at the Manhiça District Hospital in M...
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PMID: 21976562
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Abstract. A cohort study was designed to assess the impact of mass distribution of azithromycin (MDA) for trachoma control on incidence over six months of pediatric diarrhea in eight communities in rural Tanzania. A single dose of azithromycin was offered to all residents in four communities, where t...
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PMID: 21976574
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We conducted a nested population-based case control study in Rwanda, involving randomly selected primary schools from different environments (rural/urban) and climate. A prevalence of VKC of 4.0% (95% confidence interval 3.3-4.7%) was found among 3,041 children studied (participation rate 94.7%). Th...
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PMID: 21976577
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We have analyzed the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland audit database to look at changes in practice over time....
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PMID: 21924147
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: Neonatal asphyxia may have severe consequences in term newborns. Our purpose was to identify possible risk factors of severe acidosis during pregnancy and labor.
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PMID: 21934444
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Nutritional and genetic determinants of the one-carbon metabolism pathway have been related to risk of malignant lymphomas, but little is known about their associations with Hodgkin lymphoma risk specifically. The authors examined nutrient intake (folate, vitamin B(2), vitamin B(6), vitamin B(12), me...
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PMID: 21810727
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In this study, the health-related selection hypothesis (that health predicts social mobility) and the social causation hypothesis (that socioeconomic status influences health) were tested in relation to cardiometabolic factors. The authors screened 8,312 United Kingdom men and women 3 times over 10 y...
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PMID: 21813793
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Cancer is an important cause of morbidity in the elderly, and many medical conditions and treatments influence cancer risk. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare database can be used to conduct population-based case-control studies that elucidate the etiology of cancer among...
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PMID: 21821540
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These results suggest that regular consumption of milk-based probiotics could be associated with lower risk of preeclampsia in primiparous women....
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PMID: 21821542
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Adverse socioeconomic conditions, at both the individual and the neighborhood level, increase the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) death, but little is known regarding whether CRC survival varies geographically and the extent to which area-level socioeconomic deprivation affects this geographic variat...
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PMID: 21836166
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We conducted a nationwide, population-based prospective cohort study of all female residents in Denmark diagnosed with stage I-III invasive breast carcinoma who were reported to the Danish Breast Cancer Cooperative Group registry between 1996 and 2003 (n = 18 769). Women were followed for a median...
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PMID: 21813413
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To assess the incidence of conduction disturbances leading to permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) following isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) in a large cohort of elderly patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, and to determine the predictive factors and prognostic value of PPI fol...
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PMID: 21828221
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In terms of crash circumstances, the majority of crashes involved a collision with another vehicle (70.0% of middle-aged drivers and 68.7% of older drivers). The 2 main maneuvers at the time of crash were driving straight ahead (44.6% of middle-aged drivers and 42.8% of older drivers) and turning ri...
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PMID: 21972856
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by accumulation of visceral fat associated with the clustering of metabolic and pathophysiological cardiovascular risk factors: impaired glucose tolerance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Although the definition of MetS is different among co...
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PMID: 21126197
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We elaborate currently known information about Ad malfunction and deficiency pertaining to cardiovascular disease risk (including atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction, and cardiac injury), as well as review evidence supporting Ad resistance as a novel risk factor for cardiovascular injury, provi...
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PMID: 21091079
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We identified 433 dippers and 230 subjects with a nocturnal non-dipping pattern. Nocturnal SBP dipping was independently of office SBP associated with decreased PWV (p = 0.008), lower ACR (p = 0.001) and NT-proBNP (p = 0.001) and increased GFR (p<0.001).
We conclude that diurnal BP v...
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PMID: 21546328
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Diabetes forecast (64)10 2011
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NCSL legisbrief (19)42 2011
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Presse Medicale (40)11 2011
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A total of 431 rheumatologists included 1198 male patients (66.6±12.2years). According to DXA results, 888 patients (74.1 %) had osteoporosis and 231 (19.3 %) had osteopenia. BMD was considered as normal for 79 patients (6.6 %). A total of 1146 patients (95.7 %) satisfied to the criteria o...
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PMID: 21964043
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Presse Medicale (40)11 2011
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Clinical studies of the last 15years have shown the benefit of pharmacological interventions on the progression of chronic kidney disease, confirming the concept of nephroprotection. Pharmacological blockade of the renin angiotensin system remains the cornerstone of the nephroprotect...
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PMID: 21981881
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Orvosi Hetilap (152)40 2011
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Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes account for the majority of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Approximately 10% of cases of ovarian cancer are due to germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2. Ovarian cancer associated with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations has a distinct histological ph...
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PMID: 21945869
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Lakartidningen (108)32-33 2011
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Lakartidningen (108)32-33 2011
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The authors assessed changes in the health status of US 1991 Gulf War-era veterans from a 1995 baseline survey to a 2005 follow-up survey, using repeated measurement data from 5,469 deployed Gulf War veterans and 3,353 nondeployed Gulf War-era veterans who participated in both survey...
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PMID: 21795757
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Hypertension status among spouses is known to be concordant, but previous studies relied on history rather than direct measurement, and few data exist on treatment and control between spouses. The goal of this study was to estimate the spousal association of hypertension status, trea...
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PMID: 21841158
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Researchers have suggested that maternal hypertensive disorders during pregnancy affect fetal growth. The authors examined the associations between systolic and diastolic blood pressures in different trimesters of pregnancy and both repeatedly measured fetal growth characteristics an...
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PMID: 21859836
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Relief of post-operative pain has a bearing on the patient's well-being, mobilisation and time confined to bed. The article discusses indications, contraindications and the efficacy of the various treatment modalities.
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PMID: 21946595
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Metoprolol, the most commonly used beta-receptor antagonist in Norway, is eliminated mainly via the enzyme cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6. This enzyme is inhibited to a varying extent by antidepressants. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the interactions between metoprolol and antidepre...
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PMID: 21946596
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Breastfeeding women who undergo general anaesthesia often receive conflicting recommendations regarding the need to discard their milk before resumption of breastfeeding. This narrative review describes the sparse evidence to support the current practice of discarding milk as advocated by many physic...
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PMID: 21936975
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New England Journal of Medicine (365)12 2011
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There have been very few studies on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Sri Lanka. This study was undertaken to determine the clinical presentation and whether a western style diet or infection with geo-helminths were associated with the condition.
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PMID: 21922853
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Medicinski pregled (64)3-4 2011
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Cervical artery dissection is a major cause of cerebral ischemia in young adults and can lead to various clinical symptoms, some of which are benign (e.g. headache, neck pain, Horner's syndrome, and cranial nerve palsy). However, most patients have a stroke or transient ischemic attack.
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PMID: 21905600
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Medicinski pregled (64)3-4 2011
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Medicinski pregled (64)3-4 2011
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INTRODUCTION: Recently there have been more and more attempts at getting into connection the frequency of suicide with climate factors, humidity changes, atmospheric pressure. A large number of authors agree that suicide has meteorological character and that weather can be a provoking factor in suici...
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PMID: 21905601
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Medicinski pregled (64)3-4 2011
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In many developing countries and in countries in transition, an increased incidence of cerebrovascular disease has been observed. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of acute and chronic stress on the development of acute brain stroke and its relapse.
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PMID: 21905593
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We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of universal mass vaccination (UMV) against influenza compared with a targeted vaccine program (TVP) for selected age and risk groups in the United States.
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PMID: 21914499
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Audio, Transactions of the IRE Professional Group on (124)11 Suppl 2011
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Aprotinin was a commonly used pharmacological agent for homeostasis in cardiac surgery but was discontinued, resulting in the extensive use of lysine analogues. This study tested the hypothesis that early postoperative adverse events and blood product utilization would affected in this post-aprotinin...
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PMID: 21911820
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Audio, Transactions of the IRE Professional Group on (124)11 Suppl 2011
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Evidence supporting the use of bioprostheses for heart valve replacement in young adults is accumulating. However, reoperation data, which may help guide clinical decision making in young patients, remains poorly defined in the literature.
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PMID: 21911822
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Audio, Transactions of the IRE Professional Group on (124)11 Suppl 2011
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It remains controversial whether restrictive mitral annuloplasty (RMA) for functional mitral regurgitation (MR) can induce functional mitral stenosis (MS) that may cause postoperative residual pulmonary hypertension (PH).
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PMID: 21911824
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This study assessed outcomes of individuals with advanced cancer who required admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) after referral for an early clinical trial because they did not respond to conventional therapy.
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PMID: 21844494
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The potential association between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and cardiovascular mortality (CVM) remains controversial. This study assessed mortality outcomes in a large national registry to further elucidate the association between treatment selection and cause of mortality.
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PMID: 21844498
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The study objective was to determine the relation of prenatal smoking exposure to the use of psychotropic medication up to young adulthood by using population-based longitudinal register data consisting of all singletons born in Finland from 1987 to 1989 (n = 175,869). Information on maternal smoking...
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PMID: 21821539
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