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Case Report
Fibromatosis of the cecum presenting with acute appendicitis: a case report
Toygar Toydemir & Gökhan Ertuğrul
Pages: 1-3
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforFibromatosis of the cecum presenting with acute appendicitis: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (781.8 KB)
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Controlling anxiety in physicians and nurses working in intensive care units using emotional intelligence items as an anxiety management tool in Iran
Kheirollah Nooryan, K Gasparyan, F Sharif & M Zoladl
Pages: 5-10
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforControlling anxiety in physicians and nurses working in intensive care units using emotional intelligence items as an anxiety management tool in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (168.8 KB)
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Opioid rotation with extended-release opioids: where should we begin?
Srinivas Nalamachu
Pages: 11-17
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforOpioid rotation with extended-release opioids: where should we begin? | Full Text | References | PDF (199.5 KB)
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Case Report
Invasive ductal carcinoma within fibroadenoma and lung metastases
Zuhair Abu-Rahmeh, William Nseir & Inna Naroditzky
Pages: 19-21
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforInvasive ductal carcinoma within fibroadenoma and lung metastases | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Current state of glycemic control in critically ill subjects in a general intensive care unit
Vasileios Zochios, Jonathan Wilkinson & Jonathan Perry
Pages: 23-26
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforCurrent state of glycemic control in critically ill subjects in a general intensive care unit | Full Text | References | PDF (129.7 KB)
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Exploring UK attitudes towards unlicensed medicines use: a questionnaire-based study of members of the general public and physicians
Alison Chisholm
Pages: 27-40
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforExploring UK attitudes towards unlicensed medicines use: a questionnaire-based study of members of the general public and physicians | Full Text | References | PDF (280.7 KB)
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Case Report
Williams–Campbell syndrome: a case report
Maria Konoglou, Konstantinos Porpodis, Paul Zarogoulidis, Nikolaos Loridas, Nikolaos Katsikogiannis, Alexandros Mitrakas, Vasilis Zervas, Theodoros Kontakiotis, Despoina Papakosta, Panagiotis Boglou, Stamatia Bakali, Nikolaos Courcoutsakis & Konstantinos Zarogoulidis
Pages: 41-44
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforWilliams–Campbell syndrome: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (613.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Post-dural puncture headache
Ahmed Ghaleb, Arjang Khorasani & Devanand Mangar
Pages: 45-51
Published online: 12 Jan 2012
AbstractforPost-dural puncture headache | PDF (782.1 KB)
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Physician variation in perceived barriers to personal health
Adam RB Kosteva, Brian M Salata, Sangeetha Mahadevan Krishnan, Michael Howe, Alissa Weber, Melvyn Rubenfire & Elizabeth A Jackson
Pages: 53-57
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPhysician variation in perceived barriers to personal health | Full Text | References | PDF (128.7 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Fat embolism due to bilateral femoral fracture: a case report
Konstantinos Porpodis, Michael Karanikas, Paul Zarogoulidis, Maria Konoglou, Kalliopi Domvri, Alexandros Mitrakas, Panagiotis Boglou, Stamatia Bakali, Alkis Iordanidis, Vasilis Zervas, Nikolaos Courcoutsakis, Nikolaos Katsikogiannis & Konstantinos Zarogoulidis
Pages: 59-63
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforFat embolism due to bilateral femoral fracture: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (602.4 KB)
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Development of gender- and age group-specific equations for estimating body weight from anthropometric measurement in Thai adults
Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Sakda Pruenglampoo, Vibul Trakulhoon, Winai Ungpinitpong & Jayanton Patumanond
Pages: 65-80
Published online: 20 Jan 2012
AbstractforDevelopment of gender- and age group-specific equations for estimating body weight from anthropometric measurement in Thai adults | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Diagnosing early onset dementia and then what? A frustrating system of aftercare resources
Z Chemali, S Schamber, EC Tarbi, D Acar & M Avila-Urizar
Pages: 81-86
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforDiagnosing early onset dementia and then what? A frustrating system of aftercare resources | Full Text | References | PDF (178.4 KB)
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An elevated D-dimer value: a burden on our patients and hospitals
Nitin Chopra, Pradeep Doddamreddy, Hermanjeet Grewal & Pratap C Kumar
Pages: 87-92
Published online: 25 Jan 2012
AbstractforAn elevated D-dimer value: a burden on our patients and hospitals | Full Text | References | PDF (188.7 KB)
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Surgical treatment of postintubation tracheal stenosis: Iranian experience of effect of previous tracheostomy
Shahryar Hashemzadeh, Khosrow Hashemzadeh, Farzad Kakaei, Raheleh Aligholipour & Kamyar Ghabili
Pages: 93-98
Published online: 25 Jan 2012
AbstractforSurgical treatment of postintubation tracheal stenosis: Iranian experience of effect of previous tracheostomy | Full Text | References | PDF (128.3 KB)
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Sensitivity and specificity of median nerve ultrasonography in diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
Mohammad Yazdchi, Mohammad Kazem Tarzemani, Haleh Mikaeili, Hormoz Ayromlu & Hooman Ebadi
Pages: 99-103
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforSensitivity and specificity of median nerve ultrasonography in diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (159.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) – treatment of the reduced host defense
Lars Heslet, Christiane Bay & Steen Nepper-Christensen
Pages: 105-115
Published online: 31 Jan 2012
AbstractforAcute radiation syndrome (ARS) – treatment of the reduced host defense | Full Text | References | PDF (1,012.2 KB)
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Initial assessment and treatment with the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach
Troels Thim, Niels Henrik Vinther Krarup, Erik Lerkevang Grove, Claus Valter Rohde & Bo Løfgren
Pages: 117-121
Published online: 31 Jan 2012
AbstractforInitial assessment and treatment with the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach | Full Text | References | PDF (754 KB)
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Exercise order affects the total training volume and the ratings of perceived exertion in response to a super-set resistance training session
Sandor Balsamo, Ramires Alsamir Tibana, Dahan da Cunha Nascimento, Gleyverton Landim de Farias, Zeno Petruccelli, Frederico dos Santos de Santana, Otávio Vanni Martins, Fernando de Aguiar, Guilherme Borges Pereira, Jéssica Cardoso de Souza & Jonato Prestes
Pages: 123-127
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforExercise order affects the total training volume and the ratings of perceived exertion in response to a super-set resistance training session | Full Text | References | PDF (180.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers – evidence-to-practice
Agbor Ndip, Leonard Ebah & Aloysius Mbako
Pages: 129-134
Published online: 10 Feb 2012
AbstractforNeuropathic diabetic foot ulcers – evidence-to-practice | Full Text | References | PDF (219.5 KB)
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The discrediting of the monoamine hypothesis
Marty Hinz, Alvin Stein & Thomas Uncini
Pages: 135-142
Published online: 14 Feb 2012
AbstractforRETRACTED ARTICLE: The discrediting of the monoamine hypothesis | PDF (180.8 KB)
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Assessment of coronary heart diseases in diabetics in al-Madinah al-Munawarah
Omar al-Nozha, Moaz Mojadadi, Mohamed Mosaad & Mohamed F El-Bab
Pages: 143-149
Published online: 22 Feb 2012
AbstractforAssessment of coronary heart diseases in diabetics in al-Madinah al-Munawarah | PDF (952.8 KB)
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Fourth-generation spinal instrumentation: experience with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan
Akil Fazal & Riaz H Lakdawala
Pages: 151-155
Published online: 22 Feb 2012
AbstractforFourth-generation spinal instrumentation: experience with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Treatment of gastric phytobezoars with Coca-Cola® given via oral route: a case report
Gökhan Ertuğrul, Murat Coşkun, Mahsuni Sevinç, Fisun Ertuğrul & Toygar Toydemir
Pages: 157-161
Published online: 23 Feb 2012
AbstractforTreatment of gastric phytobezoars with Coca-Cola® given via oral route: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Lyme disease and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS): an overview
Hanna Rhee & Daniel J Cameron
Pages: 163-174
Published online: 22 Feb 2012
AbstractforLyme disease and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS): an overview | Full Text | References | PDF (211 KB)
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Health costs from hospitalization with H1N1 infection during the 2009–2010 influenza pandemic compared with non-H1N1 respiratory infections
Paul Zarogoulidis, Dimitrios Glaros, Theodoros Kontakiotis, Marios Froudarakis, loannis Kioumis, loannis Kouroumichakis, Anastasios Tsiotsios, Anastasios Kallianos, Paschalis Steiropoulos, Konstantinos Porpodis, Evagelia Nena, Despoina Papakosta, Aggeliki Rapti, Theodoros C Constantinidis, Theodora Kerenidi, Maria Panopoulou, Georgia Trakada, Nikolaos Courcoutsakis, Evangelia Fouka, Konstantinos Zarogoulidis & Efstratios Maltezos
Pages: 175-182
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforHealth costs from hospitalization with H1N1 infection during the 2009–2010 influenza pandemic compared with non-H1N1 respiratory infections | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Lingual angioedema with macroglossia during the treatment of acute ischemic stroke with alteplase
Josef Yayan
Pages: 183-186
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforLingual angioedema with macroglossia during the treatment of acute ischemic stroke with alteplase | Full Text | References | PDF (115.8 KB)
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Review Article
Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: misconceptions, myths, and facts
Joris C Verster, Christoph Aufricht & Chris Alford
Pages: 187-198
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforEnergy drinks mixed with alcohol: misconceptions, myths, and facts | Full Text | References | PDF (193.7 KB)
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region
Abdulrahman O Musaiger & Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa
Pages: 199-217
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors associated with nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region | Full Text | References | PDF (278.8 KB)
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Predicting prediabetes in a rural community: a survey among the Karen ethnic community, Thasongyang, Thailand
Thaworn Lorga, Myo Nyein Aung, Prissana Naunboonruang, Payom Thinuan, Nara Praipaksin, Tida Deesakul, Utumporn Inwan, Tawatchai Yingtaweesak, Pratumpan Manokulanan, Srisomporn Suangkaew & Apiradee Payaprom
Pages: 219-225
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPredicting prediabetes in a rural community: a survey among the Karen ethnic community, Thasongyang, Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (418.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy
Khalid A El Baba & Sami T Azar
Pages: 227-230
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforThyroid dysfunction in pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (114.3 KB)
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Living alone, receiving help, helplessness, and inactivity are strongly related to risk of undernutrition among older home-dwelling people
Solveig T Tomstad, Ulrika Söderhamn, Geir Arild Espnes & Olle Söderhamn
Pages: 231-240
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforLiving alone, receiving help, helplessness, and inactivity are strongly related to risk of undernutrition among older home-dwelling people | Full Text | References | PDF (191.3 KB)
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Improvement of HbA1c and stable weight loss 2 years after an outpatient treatment and teaching program for patients with type 2 diabetes without insulin therapy based on urine glucose self-monitoring
Nicolle Müller, Daniela Stengel, Christof Kloos, Michael Ristow, Gunter Wolf & Ulrich A Müller
Pages: 241-247
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforImprovement of HbA1c and stable weight loss 2 years after an outpatient treatment and teaching program for patients with type 2 diabetes without insulin therapy based on urine glucose self-monitoring | Full Text | References | PDF (843.4 KB)
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Review Article
The interactions between hemostasis and resistance training: a review
Dahan da Cunha Nascimento, Frederico Ribeiro Neto, Frederico Santos de Santana, Renato André Sousa da Silva, Leopoldo dos Santos-Neto & Sandor Balsamo
Pages: 249-254
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforThe interactions between hemostasis and resistance training: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (143.4 KB)
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Practical approach to management of respiratory complications in neurological disorders
Zaheer Mangera, Gurkirat Panesar & Himender Makker
Pages: 255-263
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPractical approach to management of respiratory complications in neurological disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (223.3 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
38-year-old woman with recurrent abdominal pain, but no fever
Kentaro Iwata, Tomoko Toma & Akihiro Yachie
Pages: 265-268
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
Abstractfor38-year-old woman with recurrent abdominal pain, but no fever | Full Text | References | PDF (123.7 KB)
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Quality of informed consent for invasive procedures in central Saudi Arabia
Mostafa A Abolfotouh & Abdallah A Adlan
Pages: 269-275
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforQuality of informed consent for invasive procedures in central Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (156.6 KB)
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Histamine H1 antagonists and clinical characteristics of febrile seizures
Mohammed A Zolaly
Pages: 277-281
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforHistamine H1 antagonists and clinical characteristics of febrile seizures | Full Text | References | PDF (171.6 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Clarithromycin-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report
Giuseppe Pasqualetti, Giacomo Bini, Sara Tognini, Antonio Polini & Fabio Monzani
Pages: 283-285
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforClarithromycin-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (140.9 KB)
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Demographics and health care seeking behavior of Singaporean women with chronic constipation: implications for therapeutic management
Kok Ann Gwee & Sajita Setia
Pages: 287-302
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforDemographics and health care seeking behavior of Singaporean women with chronic constipation: implications for therapeutic management | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Global decline in semen quality: ignoring the developing world introduces selection bias
Raywat Deonandan & Marya Jaleel
Pages: 303-306
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforGlobal decline in semen quality: ignoring the developing world introduces selection bias | Full Text | References | PDF (104.9 KB)
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Case Report
A case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura induced by acute pancreatitis
Miyoko Arimoto, Yutaka Komiyama, Fumiko Okamae, Akemi Ichibe, Setsuko Teranishi, Hirohiko Tokunaga, Keiko Nakaya, Michie Fujiwara, Manabu Yamaoka, Shuji Onishi, Rie Miyamoto, Naoto Nakamichi & Shosaku Nomura
Pages: 307-311
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforA case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura induced by acute pancreatitis | Full Text | References | PDF (469.5 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Exercise on land or in water?
Alain Boussuges & Olivier Gavarry
Pages: 313-316
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
First Page PreviewforExercise on land or in water? | Full Text | References | PDF (99.4 KB)
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Liraglutide therapy beyond glycemic control: an observational study in Indian patients with type 2 diabetes in real world setting
Jothydev Kesavadev, Arun Shankar, Gopika Krishnan & Sunitha Jothydev
Pages: 317-322
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforLiraglutide therapy beyond glycemic control: an observational study in Indian patients with type 2 diabetes in real world setting | Full Text | References | PDF (346.4 KB)
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Factors related to suicide attempts among individuals with major depressive disorder
Chidchanok Ruengorn, Kittipong Sanichwankul, Wirat Niwatananun, Suwat Mahatnirunkul, Wanida Pumpaisalchai & Jayanton Patumanond
Pages: 323-330
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforFactors related to suicide attempts among individuals with major depressive disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (166.3 KB)
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Case Report
Remission of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy following highly active antiretroviral therapy in a man with AIDS
Katie Yoganathan, David Brown & Kathir Yoganathan
Pages: 331-334
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforRemission of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy following highly active antiretroviral therapy in a man with AIDS | Full Text | References | PDF (344.5 KB)
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Article
Premature ovarian failure risk factors in an Iranian population
Alieh Ghassemzadeh, Laya Farzadi & Elaheh Beyhaghi
Pages: 335-338
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPremature ovarian failure risk factors in an Iranian population | Full Text | References | PDF (127 KB)
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Autonomic dysfunction and primary antiphospholipid syndrome: a frequent and frightening correlation?
Franca Bilora, Michela Biasiolo, Alice Zancan, Ezio Zanon, Francesco Veronese, Francesca Manca & Maria Teresa Sartori
Pages: 339-343
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforAutonomic dysfunction and primary antiphospholipid syndrome: a frequent and frightening correlation? | Full Text | References | PDF (197.3 KB)
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Requested meals versus scheduled meals
Mario Ciampolini
Pages: 345-353
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforRequested meals versus scheduled meals | Full Text | References | PDF (338.4 KB)
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Association between blood lead levels and environmental exposure among Saudi schoolchildren in certain districts of Al-Madinah
Mohammed Adnan Zolaly, Manal Ibrahim Hanafi, Nashaat Shawky, Khalid el-Harbi & Ahmed M Mohamadin
Pages: 355-364
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforAssociation between blood lead levels and environmental exposure among Saudi schoolchildren in certain districts of Al-Madinah | Full Text | References | PDF (419.4 KB)
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A tool for evaluating the potential for cost-effective outcomes measurement
Melinda M Somasekhar, Alfred Bove, Chris Rausch, James Degnan, Cathy T King & Arnold Meyer
Pages: 365-372
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforA tool for evaluating the potential for cost-effective outcomes measurement | Full Text | References | PDF (183.5 KB)
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Initial non-weight-bearing therapy is important for preventing vertebral body collapse in elderly patients with clinical vertebral fractures
Yoichi Kishikawa
Pages: 373-380
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforInitial non-weight-bearing therapy is important for preventing vertebral body collapse in elderly patients with clinical vertebral fractures | Full Text | References | PDF (4.8 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Evolving forecasting classifications and applications in health forecasting
Ireneous N Soyiri & Daniel D Reidpath
Pages: 381-389
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforEvolving forecasting classifications and applications in health forecasting | Full Text | References | PDF (206.7 KB)
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Treatment-completion rates with olanzapine long-acting injection versus risperidone long-acting injection in a 12-month, open-label treatment of schizophrenia: indirect, exploratory comparisons
Haya Ascher-Svanum, William S Montgomery, David P McDonnell, Kristina A Coleman & Peter D Feldman
Pages: 391-398
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforTreatment-completion rates with olanzapine long-acting injection versus risperidone long-acting injection in a 12-month, open-label treatment of schizophrenia: indirect, exploratory comparisons | Full Text | References | PDF (167.9 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Simultaneous bilateral posterior fracture dislocation of the shoulders in a young man with unexpected severe vitamin D deficiency
Deborah O’Neill, Jagdish R Nair & Khalid A Binymin
Pages: 399-402
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforSimultaneous bilateral posterior fracture dislocation of the shoulders in a young man with unexpected severe vitamin D deficiency | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Serum levels of RBP4 and adipose tissue levels of PTP1B are increased in obese men resident in northeast Scotland without associated changes in ER stress response genes
Nigel Hoggard, Abdelali Agouni, Nimesh Mody & Mirela Delibegovic
Pages: 403-411
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforSerum levels of RBP4 and adipose tissue levels of PTP1B are increased in obese men resident in northeast Scotland without associated changes in ER stress response genes | Full Text | References | PDF (386.5 KB)
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Relative nutritional deficiencies associated with centrally acting monoamines
Marty Hinz, Alvin Stein & Thomas Uncini
Pages: 413-430
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforRETRACTED ARTICLE: Relative nutritional deficiencies associated with centrally acting monoamines | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Letter

Letter
Close association between polymorphisms of the nitric oxide synthetase 3 gene and neurological disorders other than stroke
Shailendra Kapoor
Pages: 431-432
Published online: 11 May 2012
CitationforClose association between polymorphisms of the nitric oxide synthetase 3 gene and neurological disorders other than stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (81.8 KB)
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Postural control in children with typical development and children with profound hearing loss
Aneliza Maria Monteiro de Sousa, Jônatas de França Barros & Brígido Martins de Sousa Neto
Pages: 433-439
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPostural control in children with typical development and children with profound hearing loss | Full Text | References | PDF (175 KB)
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Article
Presence of third molars in orthodontic patients from northern Greece
Georgia Barka, Georgios Tretiakov, Theodosios Theodosiou & Ioulia Ioannidou-Marathiotou
Pages: 441-447
Published online: 29 May 2012
AbstractforPresence of third molars in orthodontic patients from northern Greece | Full Text | References | PDF (157.1 KB)
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New approach to beta cell function screening by nitric oxide assessment of obese individuals at the population level
Elinton Adami Chaim & Renata Cristina Gobato
Pages: 449-454
Published online: 21 May 2012
AbstractforNew approach to beta cell function screening by nitric oxide assessment of obese individuals at the population level | Full Text | References | PDF (216.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on the clinical utility and optimal use of cefditoren
José Barberán, Lorenzo Aguilar & María-José Giménez
Pages: 455-464
Published online: 21 May 2012
AbstractforUpdate on the clinical utility and optimal use of cefditoren | Full Text | References | PDF (176.5 KB)
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Review Article
Addressing the management of atrial fibrillation – a systematic review of the role of dronedarone
Gian Marco Podda, Giovanni Casazza, Francesco Casella, Franca Dipaola, Emanuela Scannella & Ludovica Tagliabue
Pages: 465-478
Published online: 28 May 2012
AbstractforAddressing the management of atrial fibrillation – a systematic review of the role of dronedarone | Full Text | References | PDF (336.3 KB)
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Pulmonary valve balloon valvuloplasty compared across three age groups of children
Shamsi Ghaffari, Mohammed Reza Ghaffari, Ali Reza Ghaffari & Somaie Sagafy
Pages: 479-482
Published online: 28 May 2012
AbstractforPulmonary valve balloon valvuloplasty compared across three age groups of children | Full Text | References | PDF (121.3 KB)
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Use of a semiquantitative procalcitonin kit for evaluating severity and predicting mortality in patients with sepsis
Tsuneaki Kenzaka, Masanobu Okayama, Shigehiro Kuroki, Miho Fukui, Shinsuke Yahata, Hiroki Hayashi, Akihito Kitao, Eiji Kajii & Masayoshi Hashimoto
Pages: 483-488
Published online: 31 May 2012
AbstractforUse of a semiquantitative procalcitonin kit for evaluating severity and predicting mortality in patients with sepsis | Full Text | References | PDF (211.1 KB)
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Regular, high, and moderate intake of vegetables rich in antioxidants may reduce cataract risk in Central African type 2 diabetics
Moise Mvitu, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Dieudonné Tulomba & Augustin Nge
Pages: 489-493
Published online: 06 Jun 2012
AbstractforRegular, high, and moderate intake of vegetables rich in antioxidants may reduce cataract risk in Central African type 2 diabetics | Full Text | References | PDF (183.7 KB)
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Aging, female sex, migration, elevated HDL-C, and inflammation are associated with prevalence of metabolic syndrome among African bank employees
Thierry Gombet, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Bertrand Ellenga-Mbolla, Meo Stephane Ikama, Etienne Mokondjimobe, Gisele Kimbally-Kaky & Jean-Louis Nkoua
Pages: 495-503
Published online: 08 Jun 2012
AbstractforAging, female sex, migration, elevated HDL-C, and inflammation are associated with prevalence of metabolic syndrome among African bank employees | Full Text | References | PDF (274.6 KB)
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Oral azithromycin in extended dosage schedule for chronic, subclinical Chlamydia pneumoniae infection causing coronary artery disease: a probable cure in sight? Results of a controlled preliminary trial
Jaideep Dogra
Pages: 505-509
Published online: 08 Jun 2012
AbstractforOral azithromycin in extended dosage schedule for chronic, subclinical Chlamydia pneumoniae infection causing coronary artery disease: a probable cure in sight? Results of a controlled preliminary trial | Full Text | References | PDF (254.9 KB)
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Autologous cord blood harvesting in North Eastern Italy: ethical questions and emerging hopes for curing diabetes and celiac disease
Sergio Parco & Fulvia Vascotto
Pages: 511-516
Published online: 15 Jun 2012
AbstractforAutologous cord blood harvesting in North Eastern Italy: ethical questions and emerging hopes for curing diabetes and celiac disease | Full Text | References | PDF (359.1 KB)
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Pretreatment with inhaled procaterol improves symptoms of dyspnea and quality of life in patients with severe COPD
Hiroyuki Ohbayashi & Mitsuru Adachi
Pages: 517-524
Published online: 15 Jun 2012
AbstractforPretreatment with inhaled procaterol improves symptoms of dyspnea and quality of life in patients with severe COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (385.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Plain abdominal radiography in acute abdominal pain; past, present, and future
Sarah L Gans, Jaap Stoker & Marja A Boermeester
Pages: 525-533
Published online: 13 Jun 2012
AbstractforPlain abdominal radiography in acute abdominal pain; past, present, and future | Full Text | References | PDF (8.1 MB)
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Article
Effects of pitavastatin on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in hyperlipidemic patients
Shosaku Nomura, Takehito Taniura, Akira Shouzu, Seitarou Omoto, Norihito Inami, Shinya Fujita, Takeshi Tamaki, Takashi Yokoi, Toshiki Shimizu & Tomoki Ito
Pages: 535-540
Published online: 18 Jun 2012
AbstractforEffects of pitavastatin on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in hyperlipidemic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (230.9 KB)
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Review Article
Cardiovascular benefits of exercise
Shashi K Agarwal
Pages: 541-545
Published online: 22 Jun 2012
AbstractforCardiovascular benefits of exercise | Full Text | References | PDF (156.1 KB)
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Domestic injuries and suicide among women of reproductive age in Iran
Zahra Fardiazar, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani & Reza Mohammadi
Pages: 547-552
Published online: 20 Jun 2012
AbstractforDomestic injuries and suicide among women of reproductive age in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (229.3 KB)
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Assessing awareness and knowledge of hypertension in an at-risk population in the Karen ethnic rural community, Thasongyang, Thailand
Myo Nyein Aung, Thaworn Lorga, Janthila Srikrajang, Nongluk Promtingkran, Suchart Kreuangchai, Wilawan Tonpanya, Phatchanan Vivarakanon, Puangpet Jaiin, Nara Praipaksin & Apiradee Payaprom
Pages: 553-561
Published online: 27 Jun 2012
AbstractforAssessing awareness and knowledge of hypertension in an at-risk population in the Karen ethnic rural community, Thasongyang, Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (305.1 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Infective endocarditis complicated by aortic graft infection and osteomyelitis: case report and review of literature
Elie Zouein, Robert Wetz, Neville Mobarakai, Samer Hassan & Iris Tong
Pages: 563-568
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforInfective endocarditis complicated by aortic graft infection and osteomyelitis: case report and review of literature | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Abdominal wall endometrioma mimicking an incarcerated hernia: a case report
Christos Simoglou, Paul Zarogoulidis, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Konstantinos Porpodis, Lambros Simoglou, Alexandros Mitrakas, Agisilaos Esebidis, Eirini Sarika, George Kouklakis, Alkis Iordanidis & Nikolaos Katsikogiannis
Pages: 569-571
Published online: 29 Jun 2012
AbstractforAbdominal wall endometrioma mimicking an incarcerated hernia: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (449.3 KB)
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Effects of diet-induced obesity on protein expression in insulin signaling pathways of skeletal muscle in male Wistar rats
Sameer Fatani, Abdul-Razak Abubakari, Imose Itua, Christopher Wong, Cecil Thomas & Ebrahim K Naderali
Pages: 573-582
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforEffects of diet-induced obesity on protein expression in insulin signaling pathways of skeletal muscle in male Wistar rats | Full Text | References | PDF (966.6 KB)
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Blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio independently predicts mortality and severity of community-acquired pneumonia
Motoi Ugajin, Kenichi Yamaki, Natsuko Iwamura, Takeo Yagi & Takayuki Asano
Pages: 583-589
Published online: 12 Jul 2012
AbstractforBlood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio independently predicts mortality and severity of community-acquired pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (284.7 KB)
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Irrational parenthood cognitions and health-related quality of life among infertile women
Zahra Fardiazar, Louiz Amanati & Saber Azami
Pages: 591-596
Published online: 12 Jul 2012
AbstractforIrrational parenthood cognitions and health-related quality of life among infertile women | Full Text | References | PDF (224.8 KB)
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Main causes of death among Swedish women born 1914 and 1918: 32-year follow-up of the Population Study of Women in Gothenburg
Dominique Hange, Jóhann Ag Sigurdsson, Cecilia Björkelund, Leif Lapidus & Calle Bengtsson
Pages: 597-601
Published online: 12 Jul 2012
AbstractforMain causes of death among Swedish women born 1914 and 1918: 32-year follow-up of the Population Study of Women in Gothenburg | Full Text | References | PDF (489.3 KB)
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Epidemiology, clinical, immune, and molecular profiles of microsporidiosis and cryptosporidiosis among HIV/AIDS patients
Roger Wumba, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Jean Menotti, Madone Mandina, Fabien Kintoki, Nani Hippolyte Situakibanza, Marie Kapepela Kakicha, Josue Zanga, Kennedy Mbanzulu-Makola, Tommy Nseka, Jean Pierre Mukendi, Eric Kendjo, Jean Sala & Marc Thellier
Pages: 603-611
Published online: 19 Jul 2012
AbstractforEpidemiology, clinical, immune, and molecular profiles of microsporidiosis and cryptosporidiosis among HIV/AIDS patients | Full Text | References | PDF (617.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The spectrum of medical errors: when patients sue
Barry D Kels & Jane M Grant-Kels
Pages: 613-619
Published online: 23 Jul 2012
AbstractforThe spectrum of medical errors: when patients sue | Full Text | References | PDF (152.1 KB)
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Application of Haddon’s matrix in qualitative research methodology: an experience in burns epidemiology
Reza Deljavan, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani, Nasrin Fouladi, Shahnam Arshi & Reza Mohammadi
Pages: 621-627
Published online: 24 Jul 2012
AbstractforApplication of Haddon’s matrix in qualitative research methodology: an experience in burns epidemiology | Full Text | References | PDF (164.8 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Multiple multilayer stents for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: a possible new tool for aortic endovascular surgery
Valerio Stefano Tolva, Paolo Guy Bianchi, Lea Valeria Cireni, Alma Lombardo, Guido Carlo Keller, Gianfranco Parati & Renato Maria Casana
Pages: 629-632
Published online: 24 Jul 2012
AbstractforMultiple multilayer stents for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: a possible new tool for aortic endovascular surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Quality of life in patients with skin diseases in central Saudi Arabia
Mostafa A Abolfotouh, Mohammad S Al-Khowailed, Wijdan E Suliman, Deema A Al-Turaif, Eman Al-Bluwi & Hassan S Al-Kahtani
Pages: 633-642
Published online: 24 Jul 2012
AbstractforQuality of life in patients with skin diseases in central Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (506.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Nasal packing aspiration in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease: a rare complication
Eleftherios Koudounarakis, Nikolaos Chatzakis, Ioannis Papadakis, Irene Panagiotaki & George Velegrakis
Pages: 643-645
Published online: 27 Jul 2012
AbstractforNasal packing aspiration in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease: a rare complication | Full Text | References | PDF (107 KB)
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Case Report
A 61-year-old man presented with myopathy, neuropathy, and inflammatory dermatitis responsive to chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment
Samer Hassan, Muhammad Popalzai, Edward Yu, Monika Wrzolek & Marcel Odaimi
Pages: 647-653
Published online: 31 Jul 2012
AbstractforA 61-year-old man presented with myopathy, neuropathy, and inflammatory dermatitis responsive to chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (7.2 MB)
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Assessment of electrocardiography, echocardiography, and heart rate variability in dynamic and static type athletes
Mehrnoush Toufan, Babak Kazemi, Fariborz Akbarzadeh, Amin Ataei & Majid Khalili
Pages: 655-660
Published online: 30 Jul 2012
AbstractforAssessment of electrocardiography, echocardiography, and heart rate variability in dynamic and static type athletes | Full Text | References | PDF (197.4 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Myocardial infarction in a patient with left ventricular noncompaction: a case report
Mehrnoush Toufan, Roya Shahvalizadeh & Majid Khalili
Pages: 661-665
Published online: 06 Aug 2012
AbstractforMyocardial infarction in a patient with left ventricular noncompaction: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Identification of atrophy of the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex, in particular the subcallosal area, as an effective auxiliary means of diagnosis for major depressive disorder
Akira Niida, Richi Niida, Hiroshi Matsuda, Takashi Inada, Makoto Motomura & Akihiko Uechi
Pages: 667-674
Published online: 03 Aug 2012
AbstractforIdentification of atrophy of the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex, in particular the subcallosal area, as an effective auxiliary means of diagnosis for major depressive disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (3.5 MB)
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Article
Clinical differences between influenza A (H1N1) virus and respiratory infection between the two waves in 2009 and 2010
Paul Zarogoulidis, Dimitrios Glaros, Ioannis Kioumis, Eirini Terzi, Konstantinos Porpodis, Anastasios Tsiotsios, Anastasios Kallianos, Georgia Trakada, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Aikaterini Stylianaki, Antonis Sakas, Ageliki Rapti, Nikolaos Courcoutsakis, Theodoros C Constantinidis, Efstartios Maltezos & Konstantinos Zarogoulidis
Pages: 675-682
Published online: 13 Aug 2012
AbstractforClinical differences between influenza A (H1N1) virus and respiratory infection between the two waves in 2009 and 2010 | Full Text | References | PDF (265.5 KB)
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Correlation between anthropometric indices at birth and developmental delay in children aged 4–60 months in Isfahan, Iran
S Amir Ali Akbari, S Montazeri, F Torabi, S Amiri, F Soleimani & H Alavi Majd
Pages: 683-687
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforCorrelation between anthropometric indices at birth and developmental delay in children aged 4–60 months in Isfahan, Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (164.6 KB)
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Case Report
Treatment of localized neuropathic pain after disk herniation with 5% lidocaine medicated plaster
Rudolf Likar, Ingo Kager, Michael Obmann, Wolfgang Pipam & Reinhard Sittl
Pages: 689-692
Published online: 17 Aug 2012
AbstractforTreatment of localized neuropathic pain after disk herniation with 5% lidocaine medicated plaster | Full Text | References | PDF (145.2 KB)
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Methodology

Article
Semistructured black-box prediction: proposed approach for asthma admissions in London
Ireneous N Soyiri & Daniel D Reidpath
Pages: 693-705
Published online: 20 Aug 2012
AbstractforSemistructured black-box prediction: proposed approach for asthma admissions in London | Full Text | References | PDF (447.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
An update on purple urine bag syndrome
Yoshiro Hadano, Taro Shimizu, Shimon Takada, Toshiya Inoue & Sumire Sorano
Pages: 707-710
Published online: 22 Aug 2012
AbstractforAn update on purple urine bag syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (498.1 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Polymyalgia rheumatica in a married couple
Christoph Alexander Rüst, Beat Knechtle, Thomas Rosemann & Felix Wermelinger
Pages: 711-714
Published online: 22 Aug 2012
AbstractforPolymyalgia rheumatica in a married couple | Full Text | References | PDF (146.4 KB)
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Epstein–Barr virus-positive ileal extraosseous plasmacytoma containing plasmablastic lymphoma components with CD20-positive lymph node involvement
Makoto Saito, Masanobu Morioka, Ko Izumiyama, Akio Mori, Tatsuro Irie, Masanori Tanaka & Yoshihiro Matsuno
Pages: 715-718
Published online: 23 Aug 2012
AbstractforEpstein–Barr virus-positive ileal extraosseous plasmacytoma containing plasmablastic lymphoma components with CD20-positive lymph node involvement | Full Text | References | PDF (4.9 MB)
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Article
Factors associated with staff and physician influenza immunization at a children’s hospital in Ontario, Canada
Raywat Deonandan, Ghada Al-Sulaiti, Asha Gajaria & Kathryn N Suh
Pages: 719-724
Published online: 23 Aug 2012
AbstractforFactors associated with staff and physician influenza immunization at a children’s hospital in Ontario, Canada | Full Text | References | PDF (192.6 KB)
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Article
Efficacy and safety of delapril/indapamide compared to different ACE-inhibitor/hydrochlorothiazide combinations: a meta-analysis
Maria Circelli, Gabriele Nicolini, Colin G Egan & Giovanni Cremonesi
Pages: 725-734
Published online: 29 Aug 2012
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of delapril/indapamide compared to different ACE-inhibitor/hydrochlorothiazide combinations: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (398 KB)
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Article
High rate of smoking in female patients with Mondor’s disease in an outpatient clinic in Japan
Toshikatsu Okumura, Masumi Ohhira & Tsukasa Nozu
Pages: 735-738
Published online: 04 Sep 2012
AbstractforHigh rate of smoking in female patients with Mondor’s disease in an outpatient clinic in Japan | Full Text | References | PDF (141 KB)
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Case Series

Case Report
Use of low intensity laser treatment in neuropathic pain refractory to clinical treatment in amputation stumps
Eduardo Santamaria Carvalhal Ribas, Wellingson Silva Paiva, Natali Cordeiro Pinto, Lin Tchia Yeng, Massako Okada, Erich Talamoni Fonoff, Maria Cristina Chavantes & Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira
Pages: 739-742
Published online: 05 Sep 2012
AbstractforUse of low intensity laser treatment in neuropathic pain refractory to clinical treatment in amputation stumps | Full Text | References | PDF (188.3 KB)
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Article
Effects of alteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke
Josef Yayan
Pages: 743-751
Published online: 06 Sep 2012
AbstractforEffects of alteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (291.7 KB)
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Article
Metabolic effect of combined telmisartan and nifedipine CR therapy in patients with essential hypertension
Yuji Shimizu, Fumiyasu Yamasaki, Takashi Furuno, Toru Kubo, Takayuki Sato, Yoshinori Doi & Tetsuro Sugiura
Pages: 753-758
Published online: 10 Sep 2012
AbstractforMetabolic effect of combined telmisartan and nifedipine CR therapy in patients with essential hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (269.1 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
A patient with traumatic chylothorax
Amina Barkat, Ilham Benbouchta, Lamia Karboubi, Zineb Ghanimi & Meryem Kabiri
Pages: 759-762
Published online: 14 Sep 2012
AbstractforA patient with traumatic chylothorax | Full Text | References | PDF (533.3 KB)
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Article
Measuring reproductive tourism through an analysis of Indian ART clinic Websites
Raywat Deonandan, Mirhad Loncar, Prinon Rahman & Sabrina Omar
Pages: 763-773
Published online: 18 Sep 2012
AbstractforMeasuring reproductive tourism through an analysis of Indian ART clinic Websites | Full Text | References | PDF (269.8 KB)
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Article
Prostate cancer screening practices of African-American and non-African-American US primary care physicians: a cross-sectional survey
Thomas B Richards, Sun Hee Rim, Ingrid J Hall, Lisa C Richardson & Louie E Ross
Pages: 775-780
Published online: 19 Sep 2012
AbstractforProstate cancer screening practices of African-American and non-African-American US primary care physicians: a cross-sectional survey | Full Text | References | PDF (187.2 KB)
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Article
Exploring the understanding of evidence-based concepts in people with type 2 diabetes
Tammy C Hoffmann & Chris B Del Mar
Pages: 781-786
Published online: 21 Sep 2012
AbstractforExploring the understanding of evidence-based concepts in people with type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (189.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Evaluation and management of acute abdominal pain in the emergency department
Christopher R Macaluso & Robert M McNamara
Pages: 789-797
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforEvaluation and management of acute abdominal pain in the emergency department | Full Text | References | PDF (169 KB)
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Article
Public knowledge of diabetes in Karen Ethnic rural residents: a community-based questionnaires study in the far north-west of Thailand
Thaworn Lorga, Kannapatch Srithong, Pratumpan Manokulanan, Thin Nyein Nyein Aung & Myo Nyein Aung
Pages: 799-804
Published online: 27 Sep 2012
AbstractforPublic knowledge of diabetes in Karen Ethnic rural residents: a community-based questionnaires study in the far north-west of Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (203.1 KB)
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Review Article
Analyzing the problem of falls among older people
Yannis Dionyssiotis
Pages: 805-813
Published online: 28 Sep 2012
AbstractforAnalyzing the problem of falls among older people | Full Text | References | PDF (187.8 KB)
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Article
Two-year mortality of patients with COPD in primary health care: an observational study
Markos Minas, Ioanna Verrou-Katsarou, Parthena Mystridou, Eleni Apostolidou, Chrisi Hatzoglou & Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis
Pages: 815-822
Published online: 05 Oct 2012
AbstractforTwo-year mortality of patients with COPD in primary health care: an observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (268.8 KB)
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Article
Thought–shape fusion and body image in eating disorders
Ignacio Jáuregui-Lobera, Patricia Bolaños-Ríos & Inmaculada Ruiz-Prieto
Pages: 823-830
Published online: 05 Oct 2012
AbstractforThought–shape fusion and body image in eating disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (715.9 KB)
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Article
Coronary heart disease is not significantly linked to acute kidney injury identified using Acute Kidney Injury Group criteria
Josef Yayan
Pages: 831-838
Published online: 10 Oct 2012
AbstractforCoronary heart disease is not significantly linked to acute kidney injury identified using Acute Kidney Injury Group criteria | Full Text | References | PDF (331.9 KB)
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Relationship between incidentally detected calcification of the mitral valve on 64-row multidetector computed tomography and mitral valve disease on echocardiography
Mehrnoush Toufan, Reza Javadrashid, Neda Paak, Morteza Gojazadeh & Majid Khalili
Pages: 839-843
Published online: 10 Oct 2012
AbstractforRelationship between incidentally detected calcification of the mitral valve on 64-row multidetector computed tomography and mitral valve disease on echocardiography | Full Text | References | PDF (176.1 KB)
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Case Report
Phytotherapy of chronic abdominal pain following pancreatic carcinoma surgery: a single case observation
Karl Rüdiger Wiebelitz & André-Michael Beer
Pages: 845-848
Published online: 16 Oct 2012
AbstractforPhytotherapy of chronic abdominal pain following pancreatic carcinoma surgery: a single case observation | Full Text | References | PDF (126.9 KB)
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Review Article
Genomics in cardiovascular diseases: analysis of the importance of the toll-like receptor signaling pathway
J Bustamante, E Tamayo & J Herreros
Pages: 849-859
Published online: 25 Oct 2012
AbstractforGenomics in cardiovascular diseases: analysis of the importance of the toll-like receptor signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (308.3 KB)
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Review Article
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Monica Tontodonati, Tamara Ursini, Ennio Polilli, Francesco Vadini, Francesco Di Masi, Damiano Volpone & Giustino Parruti
Pages: 861-871
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPost-herpetic neuralgia | Full Text | References | PDF (248 KB)
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Rapid Communication

Article
System 3 diagnostic process: the lateral approach
Taro Shimizu & Yasuharu Tokuda
Pages: 873-874
Published online: 17 Oct 2012
AbstractforSystem 3 diagnostic process: the lateral approach | Full Text | References | PDF (91.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Moraxella osloensis: an unusual cause of central venous catheter infection in a cancer patient
Yoshiro Hadano, Kenta Ito, Jun Suzuki, Ichiro Kawamura, Hanako Kurai & Kiyofumi Ohkusu
Pages: 875-877
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforMoraxella osloensis: an unusual cause of central venous catheter infection in a cancer patient | Full Text | References | PDF (276.4 KB)
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Article
Effect of milnacipran on body weight in patients with fibromyalgia
Lesley M Arnold, Robert H Palmer, Michael R Hufford & Wei Chen
Pages: 879-887
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforEffect of milnacipran on body weight in patients with fibromyalgia | Full Text | References | PDF (427.1 KB)
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Article
Alcohol mixed with energy drinks: methodology and design of the Utrecht Student Survey
Lydia de Haan, Hein A de Haan, Berend Olivier & Joris C Verster
Pages: 889-898
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforAlcohol mixed with energy drinks: methodology and design of the Utrecht Student Survey | Full Text | References | PDF (418.6 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Good clinical practice in dubious head trauma – the problem of retained intracranial foreign bodies
Bernhard R Fischer, Yousef Yasin, Markus Holling & Volker Hesselmann
Pages: 899-902
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforGood clinical practice in dubious head trauma – the problem of retained intracranial foreign bodies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Review Article
Hepatitis C virus infection and autoimmune diseases
Marino Paroli, Gino Iannucci & Daniele Accapezzato
Pages: 903-907
Published online: 23 Oct 2012
AbstractforHepatitis C virus infection and autoimmune diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (510.5 KB)
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Original Research

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Influence of basal energy expenditure and body composition on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Maria Aparecida Bezerra Quirino, João Modesto-Filho, Sancha Helena de Lima Vale, Camila Xavier Alves, Lúcia Dantas Leite & José Brandão-Neto
Pages: 909-915
Published online: 05 Nov 2012
AbstractforInfluence of basal energy expenditure and body composition on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (222.2 KB)
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Pivot and cluster strategy: a preventive measure against diagnostic errors
Taro Shimizu & Yasuharu Tokuda
Pages: 917-921
Published online: 06 Nov 2012
AbstractforPivot and cluster strategy: a preventive measure against diagnostic errors | Full Text | References | PDF (254.4 KB)
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Readability assessment of concussion and traumatic brain injury publications by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Preetinder S Gill, Tejkaran S Gill, Ashwini Kamath & Billy Whisnant
Pages: 923-933
Published online: 07 Nov 2012
AbstractforReadability assessment of concussion and traumatic brain injury publications by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Full Text | References | PDF (274.2 KB)
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Effects of inhaled anesthetic isoflurane on long-term potentiation of CA3 pyramidal cell afferents in vivo
Kristen A Ballesteros, Angela Sikorski, James E Orfila & Joe L Martinez Jr
Pages: 935-942
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforEffects of inhaled anesthetic isoflurane on long-term potentiation of CA3 pyramidal cell afferents in vivo | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review Article
Overactive bladder, differential diagnosis, and clinical utility of fesoterodine
Jean-Jacques Wyndaele
Pages: 943-951
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforOveractive bladder, differential diagnosis, and clinical utility of fesoterodine | Full Text | References | PDF (200.2 KB)
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Effects of consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks versus consuming alcohol only on overall alcohol consumption and negative alcohol-related consequences
Lydia de Haan, Hein A de Haan, Job van der Palen, Berend Olivier & Joris C Verster
Pages: 953-960
Published online: 15 Nov 2012
AbstractforEffects of consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks versus consuming alcohol only on overall alcohol consumption and negative alcohol-related consequences | Full Text | References | PDF (424.7 KB)
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Inflammatory status hepatic enzymes and serum creatinine in HIV-, HIV+ and HIV-TB co-infected adult Central Africans
Etienne Mokondjimobe, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Patou Mampouya-Arrouse, Henri Joseph Parra & Martin Diatewa
Pages: 961-965
Published online: 15 Nov 2012
AbstractforInflammatory status hepatic enzymes and serum creatinine in HIV-, HIV+ and HIV-TB co-infected adult Central Africans | Full Text | References | PDF (161.3 KB)
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General practitioners’ experiences, attitudes, and opinions regarding the pneumococcal vaccination for adults: a qualitative study
Nina Badertscher, Seraina Morell, Thomas Rosemann & Ryan Tandjung
Pages: 967-974
Published online: 20 Nov 2012
AbstractforGeneral practitioners’ experiences, attitudes, and opinions regarding the pneumococcal vaccination for adults: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (176.2 KB)
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Effects of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding on sleep and metabolism: a 12-month follow-up study
Ana C Krieger, Heekoung Youn, Frank Modersitzki, Ya-Lin Chiu, Linda M Gerber, Elizabeth Weinshel & Christine R Fielding
Pages: 975-981
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforEffects of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding on sleep and metabolism: a 12-month follow-up study | Full Text | References | PDF (265.9 KB)
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Nadir CD4+, religion, antiretroviral therapy, incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and increasing rates of obesity among black Africans with HIV disease
Madone Mandina Ndona, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Roger Wumba, Barthelemy Tandu Umba, Baudouin Buassa-bu-Tsumbu, Marcel Mbula Mambimbi, Thaddée Odio Wobin & Simon Mbungu Fuele
Pages: 983-990
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforNadir CD4+, religion, antiretroviral therapy, incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and increasing rates of obesity among black Africans with HIV disease | Full Text | References | PDF (255.2 KB)
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Preliminary pediatric clinical evaluation of the oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 in preventing recurrent pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and recurrent acute otitis media
Francesco Di Pierro, Guido Donato, Federico Fomia, Teresa Adami, Domenico Careddu, Claudia Cassandro & Roberto Albera
Pages: 991-997
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforPreliminary pediatric clinical evaluation of the oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 in preventing recurrent pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and recurrent acute otitis media | Full Text | References | PDF (191.8 KB)
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Primary umbilical endometrioma: a rare case of spontaneous abdominal wall endometriosis
Eleni I Efremidou, George Kouklakis, Alexandros Mitrakas, Nikolaos Liratzopoulos & Alexandros Ch Polychronidis
Pages: 999-1002
Published online: 05 Dec 2012
AbstractforPrimary umbilical endometrioma: a rare case of spontaneous abdominal wall endometriosis | Full Text | References | PDF (394.2 KB)
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Value of routine chest radiography in the diagnostic work-up of ill returned travelers
David Severs, Carla Moolenaar & Perry JJ van Genderen
Pages: 1003-1008
Published online: 05 Dec 2012
AbstractforValue of routine chest radiography in the diagnostic work-up of ill returned travelers | Full Text | References | PDF (261.6 KB)
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Case Report
A giant prostatic hyperplasia treated by open surgery
Soichiro Ogawa, Masahiko Manome, Michihiro Yabe, Yoshinobu Kuma, Masaaki Yamaoka, Yuichi Sato, Hidenori Akaihata, Toshiki Oguro, Masao Kataoka, Shin Kumagai & Yoshiyuki Kojima
Pages: 1009-1012
Published online: 05 Dec 2012
AbstractforA giant prostatic hyperplasia treated by open surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Retrospective study of factors related to preterm labor in Yasuj, Iran
Seyed Hesamedin Nabavizadeh, Mohammad Malekzadeh, Ali Mousavizadeh, Hamid Reza Ghaffarian Shirazi, Parvin Ghaffari, Nooshin Karshenas, Tahmineh Malekzadeh & Mohammad Zoladl
Pages: 1013-1017
Published online: 12 Dec 2012
AbstractforRetrospective study of factors related to preterm labor in Yasuj, Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (165.7 KB)
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Chest pain and exacerbations of bronchiectasis
Paul T King, Stephen R Holdsworth, Michael Farmer, Nicholas J Freezer & Peter W Holmes
Pages: 1019-1024
Published online: 23 Nov 2022
AbstractforChest pain and exacerbations of bronchiectasis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,013.1 KB)
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