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Article
Prescriber utilization of dalfampridine extended release tablets in multiple sclerosis: a retrospective pharmacy and medical claims analysis
Michele Jara, Matthew F Sidovar & Herbert R Henney III
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 16 Dec 2014
AbstractforPrescriber utilization of dalfampridine extended release tablets in multiple sclerosis: a retrospective pharmacy and medical claims analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (218.1 KB)
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Patient risk factors for developing a drug-related problem in a cardiology ward
Olatz Urbina, Olivia Ferrández, Sònia Luque, Santiago Grau, Sergi Mojal, Rosa Pellicer, Marta Riu, Esther Salas & Josep Comin-Colet
Pages: 9-15
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforPatient risk factors for developing a drug-related problem in a cardiology ward | Full Text | References | PDF (218.2 KB)
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Bayesian imperfect information analysis for clinical recurrent data
Chih-Kuang Chang & Chi-Chang Chang
Pages: 17-26
Published online: 19 Dec 2014
AbstractforBayesian imperfect information analysis for clinical recurrent data | Full Text | References | PDF (926.1 KB)
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Effectiveness and safety of Humalog Mix 50/50 versus Humalog Mix 75/25 in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes
Mohammad Ishraq Zafar, Xinquan Ai, Raja Adeel Shafqat & Feng Gao
Pages: 27-32
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforEffectiveness and safety of Humalog Mix 50/50 versus Humalog Mix 75/25 in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (315.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Treatment of adult-onset Still’s disease: a review
Yvan Jamilloux, Mathieu Gerfaud-Valentin, Thomas Henry & Pascal Sève
Pages: 33-43
Published online: 22 Dec 2014
AbstractforTreatment of adult-onset Still’s disease: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (1,002.5 KB)
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Diagnosis and management of xerostomia and hyposalivation
Alessandro Villa, Christopher L Connell & Silvio Abati
Pages: 45-51
Published online: 22 Dec 2014
AbstractforDiagnosis and management of xerostomia and hyposalivation | Full Text | References | PDF (196.6 KB)
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The effect of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on serum and saliva chitotriosidase activities in patients with periodontitis and coronary artery disease
Mehmet Vehbi Bal, Abdullah Olgun, Dilek Abaslı, Atilla Özdemir, Hürkan Kürşaklıoğlu, Ahmet Salim Göktepe & Ísmail Kurt
Pages: 53-58
Published online: 30 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe effect of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on serum and saliva chitotriosidase activities in patients with periodontitis and coronary artery disease | Full Text | References | PDF (310.7 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment due to a macular hole in a patient with pars planitis: a case report
Panagiotis Stavrakas, Angeliki A Androu, Paris Tranos, Evgenia Kontou, Maria Milia & Ilias Georgalas
Pages: 59-61
Published online: 30 Dec 2014
AbstractforRhegmatogenous retinal detachment due to a macular hole in a patient with pars planitis: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (646.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Biologics in the management of ulcerative colitis – comparative safety and efficacy of TNF-α antagonists
Rebecca Fausel & Anita Afzali
Pages: 63-73
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforBiologics in the management of ulcerative colitis – comparative safety and efficacy of TNF-α antagonists | Full Text | References | PDF (666.6 KB)
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Management of bipolar I depression: clinical utility of lurasidone
Lillian Jan Findlay, Peggy El-Mallakh & Rif S El-Mallakh
Pages: 75-81
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforManagement of bipolar I depression: clinical utility of lurasidone | Full Text | References | PDF (364.3 KB)
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Effect of combination tablets containing amlodipine 10 mg and irbesartan 100 mg on blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with hypertension
Shusuke Yagi, Akira Takashima, Minoru Mitsugi, Toshihiro Wada, Junko Hotchi, Ken-ichi Aihara, Tomoya Hara, Masayoshi Ishida, Daiju Fukuda, Takayuki Ise, Koji Yamaguchi, Takeshi Tobiume, Takashi Iwase, Hirotsugu Yamada, Takeshi Soeki, Tetsuzo Wakatsuki, Michio Shimabukuro, Masashi Akaike & Masataka Sata
Pages: 83-88
Published online: 12 Jan 2015
AbstractforEffect of combination tablets containing amlodipine 10 mg and irbesartan 100 mg on blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (159.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Prognostic role of serum C-reactive protein in esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ying Huang, Ji-Feng Feng, Jin-Shi Liu & Qi-Xun Chen
Pages: 89-94
Published online: 14 Jan 2015
AbstractforPrognostic role of serum C-reactive protein in esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Tapentadol extended release in the management of peripheral diabetic neuropathic pain
Nalini Vadivelu, Alice Kai, Benjamin Maslin, Gopal Kodumudi, Aron Legler & Jack M Berger
Pages: 95-105
Published online: 14 Jan 2015
AbstractforTapentadol extended release in the management of peripheral diabetic neuropathic pain | Full Text | References | PDF (278.3 KB)
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Target-controlled infusion and population pharmacokinetics of landiolol hydrochloride in patients with peripheral arterial disease
Takayuki Kunisawa, Akio Yamagishi, Manabu Suno, Susumu Nakade, Naoki Honda, Atsushi Kurosawa, Ami Sugawara, Yoshikazu Tasaki & Hiroshi Iwasaki
Pages: 107-114
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforTarget-controlled infusion and population pharmacokinetics of landiolol hydrochloride in patients with peripheral arterial disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Neural circuits in anxiety and stress disorders: a focused review
Elizabeth R Duval, Arash Javanbakht & Israel Liberzon
Pages: 115-126
Published online: 23 Jan 2015
AbstractforNeural circuits in anxiety and stress disorders: a focused review | Full Text | References | PDF (258.2 KB)
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Statin therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment and effect of statin potency
Dujrudee Chinwong, Jayanton Patumanond, Surarong Chinwong, Khanchai Siriwattana, Siriluck Gunaparn, John Joseph Hall & Arintaya Phrommintikul
Pages: 127-136
Published online: 23 Jan 2015
AbstractforStatin therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment and effect of statin potency | Full Text | References | PDF (358.4 KB)
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Comparative efficacy and safety of local and systemic methotrexate injection in cesarean scar pregnancy
Ping Peng, Ting Gui, Xinyan Liu, Weilin Chen & Zhenzhen Liu
Pages: 137-142
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforComparative efficacy and safety of local and systemic methotrexate injection in cesarean scar pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (290.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Alpha-1 proteinase inhibitors for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: safety, tolerability, and patient outcomes
Sanjay H Chotirmall, Mazen Al-Alawi, Thomas McEnery & Noel G McElvaney
Pages: 143-151
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforAlpha-1 proteinase inhibitors for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: safety, tolerability, and patient outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (240.5 KB)
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Peripherally inserted central catheter thrombosis incidence and risk factors in cancer patients: a double-center prospective investigation
Yuxiu Liu, Yufang Gao, Lili Wei, Weifen Chen, Xiaoyan Ma & Lei Song
Pages: 153-160
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforPeripherally inserted central catheter thrombosis incidence and risk factors in cancer patients: a double-center prospective investigation | Full Text | References | PDF (821.7 KB)
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Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion versus anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion in the treatment of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy: systematic review and a meta-analysis
Zhi-qiang Wen, Jing-yu Du, Zhi-heng Ling, Hai-dong Xu & Xiang-jin Lin
Pages: 161-170
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforAnterior cervical discectomy and fusion versus anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion in the treatment of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy: systematic review and a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Xerostomia induced by radiotherapy: an overview of the physiopathology, clinical evidence, and management of the oral damage
Roberto Pinna, Guglielmo Campus, Enzo Cumbo, Ida Mura & Egle Milia
Pages: 171-188
Published online: 04 Feb 2015
AbstractforXerostomia induced by radiotherapy: an overview of the physiopathology, clinical evidence, and management of the oral damage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular function in thyrotoxicosis and implications for the therapeutics of thyrotoxic cardiac disease
Raphael C Anakwue, Basden J Onwubere, Vincent Ikeh, Benedict Anisiuba, Samuel Ike & Angel-Mary C Anakwue
Pages: 189-200
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforEchocardiographic assessment of left ventricular function in thyrotoxicosis and implications for the therapeutics of thyrotoxic cardiac disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Current status of parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition application: an assessment of nutritional prescriptions from 59 hospitals in the People’s Republic of China
Gang Han, Zhenwei Yu & Ke Ma
Pages: 201-207
Published online: 10 Feb 2015
AbstractforCurrent status of parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition application: an assessment of nutritional prescriptions from 59 hospitals in the People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (394.6 KB)
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Pain-to-hospital times, cardiovascular risk factors, and early intrahospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Eliana Brković, Katarina Novak & Livia Puljak
Pages: 209-216
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforPain-to-hospital times, cardiovascular risk factors, and early intrahospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (271.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Travel advice for the immunocompromised traveler: prophylaxis, vaccination, and other preventive measures
Rupa R Patel, Stephen Y Liang, Pooja Koolwal & Frederick Matthew Kuhlmann
Pages: 217-228
Published online: 12 Feb 2015
AbstractforTravel advice for the immunocompromised traveler: prophylaxis, vaccination, and other preventive measures | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Serum hepatitis B surface antigen titer and transient elastography in screening for insignificant fibrosis in HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B patients
Ling-Bo Liang, Xia Zhu, Li-Bo Yan, Ling-Yao Du, Cong Liu, Li-Yu Chen, Juan Liao & Hong Tang
Pages: 229-235
Published online: 13 Feb 2015
AbstractforSerum hepatitis B surface antigen titer and transient elastography in screening for insignificant fibrosis in HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B patients | Full Text | References | PDF (578.7 KB)
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PSCA rs2294008 C > T polymorphism contributes to gastric and bladder cancer risk
Meng Wang, Xi-Jing Wang, Yun-Feng Ma, Xiao-Bin Ma, Zhi-Ming Dai, Ye Lv, Shuai Lin, Xing-Han Liu, Peng-Tao Yang & Zhi-Jun Dai
Pages: 237-245
Published online: 13 Feb 2015
AbstractforPSCA rs2294008 C > T polymorphism contributes to gastric and bladder cancer risk | Full Text | References | PDF (767.3 KB)
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Reducing drug–herb interaction risk with a computerized reminder system
Sheng-Shing Lin, Chiu-Lin Tsai, Ching-Yeh Tu & Ching-Liang Hsieh
Pages: 247-253
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforReducing drug–herb interaction risk with a computerized reminder system | Full Text | References | PDF (325.7 KB)
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Factors that increase external pressure to the fibular head region, but not medial region, during use of a knee-crutch/leg-holder system in the lithotomy position
Ju Mizuno & Toru Takahashi
Pages: 255-261
Published online: 16 Feb 2015
AbstractforFactors that increase external pressure to the fibular head region, but not medial region, during use of a knee-crutch/leg-holder system in the lithotomy position | Full Text | References | PDF (986.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Antithrombotic therapy for long-term secondary prevention of acute coronary syndrome in high-risk patients
Steen Husted
Pages: 263-277
Published online: 17 Feb 2015
AbstractforAntithrombotic therapy for long-term secondary prevention of acute coronary syndrome in high-risk patients | Full Text | References | PDF (532 KB)
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Article
Effect of vitamin D therapy on interleukin-6, visfatin, and hyaluronic acid levels in chronic hepatitis C Egyptian patients
Dina Sabry, Mohamed AS Al-Ghussein, Gehan Hamdy, Amr Abul-Fotouh, Tarek Motawi, Amany Y El Kazaz, Ahmed Eldemery & Marwa Shaker
Pages: 279-288
Published online: 19 Feb 2015
AbstractforEffect of vitamin D therapy on interleukin-6, visfatin, and hyaluronic acid levels in chronic hepatitis C Egyptian patients | Full Text | References | PDF (847.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Advances in diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Nicola Montano, Giulio Conforti, Rina Di Bonaventura, Mario Meglio, Eduardo Fernandez & Fabio Papacci
Pages: 289-299
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforAdvances in diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia | Full Text | References | PDF (606.4 KB)
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Review Article
Optimal management of Ménière’s disease
Carol A Foster
Pages: 301-307
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforOptimal management of Ménière’s disease | Full Text | References | PDF (171.8 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical use of azelnidipine in the treatment of hypertension in Chinese patients
Bi-Lian Chen, Yin-Zhuang Zhang, Jian-Quan Luo & Wei Zhang
Pages: 309-318
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforClinical use of azelnidipine in the treatment of hypertension in Chinese patients | Full Text | References | PDF (329.9 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Role of physiotherapy and patient education in lymphedema control following breast cancer surgery
Shiang-Ru Lu, Rong-Bin Hong, Willy Chou & Pei-Chi Hsiao
Pages: 319-327
Published online: 25 Feb 2015
AbstractforRole of physiotherapy and patient education in lymphedema control following breast cancer surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (378.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in patients with end-stage renal disease: a review
Jonathan Aguirre Valadez, Ignacio García Juárez, Rodolfo Rincón Pedrero & Aldo Torre
Pages: 329-338
Published online: 27 Feb 2015
AbstractforManagement of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in patients with end-stage renal disease: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (334.8 KB)
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Perspectives

Article
Integrating risk minimization planning throughout the clinical development and commercialization lifecycle: an opinion on how drug development could be improved
Elaine H Morrato & Meredith Y Smith
Pages: 339-348
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforIntegrating risk minimization planning throughout the clinical development and commercialization lifecycle: an opinion on how drug development could be improved | Full Text | References | PDF (467.3 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Risk of breast cancer recurrence in patients receiving manual lymphatic drainage: a hospital-based cohort study
Pei-Chi Hsiao, Jung-Tai Liu, Chien-Liang Lin, Willy Chou & Shiang-Ru Lu
Pages: 349-358
Published online: 27 Feb 2015
AbstractforRisk of breast cancer recurrence in patients receiving manual lymphatic drainage: a hospital-based cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (380.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on therapeutic management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Argyris Tzouvelekis, Francesco Bonella & Paolo Spagnolo
Pages: 359-370
Published online: 03 Mar 2015
AbstractforUpdate on therapeutic management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (804.1 KB)
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Original Research

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Therapeutic effect of hybrid training of voluntary and electrical muscle contractions in middle-aged obese women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a pilot trial
Sechang Oh, Tsuyoshi Maruyama, Kiyoshi Eguchi, Takashi Shida, Emi Arai, Tomonori Isobe, Yoshikazu Okamoto & Junichi Shoda
Pages: 371-380
Published online: 04 Mar 2015
AbstractforTherapeutic effect of hybrid training of voluntary and electrical muscle contractions in middle-aged obese women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a pilot trial | Full Text | References | PDF (892.6 KB)
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Article
Risk factors for osteoporosis in Japan: is it associated with Helicobacter pylori?
Daisuke Asaoka, Akihito Nagahara, Yuji Shimada, Kenshi Matsumoto, Hiroya Ueyama, Kohei Matsumoto, Yuta Nakagawa, Tsutomu Takeda, Ippei Tanaka, Hitoshi Sasaki, Taro Osada, Mariko Hojo & Sumio Watanabe
Pages: 381-391
Published online: 06 Mar 2015
AbstractforRisk factors for osteoporosis in Japan: is it associated with Helicobacter pylori? | Full Text | References | PDF (306.5 KB)
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Quality improvements in decreasing medication administration errors made by nursing staff in an academic medical center hospital: a trend analysis during the journey to Joint Commission International accreditation and in the post-accreditation era
Hua-fen Wang, Jing-fen Jin, Xiu-qin Feng, Xin Huang, Ling-ling Zhu, Xiao-ying Zhao & Quan Zhou
Pages: 393-406
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforQuality improvements in decreasing medication administration errors made by nursing staff in an academic medical center hospital: a trend analysis during the journey to Joint Commission International accreditation and in the post-accreditation era | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Long-term safety and efficacy of tobramycin in the management of cystic fibrosis
Emma Vázquez-Espinosa, Rosa María Girón, Rosa Mar Gómez-Punter, Elena García-Castillo, Claudia Valenzuela, Carolina Cisneros, Enrique Zamora, F Javier García-Pérez & Julio Ancochea
Pages: 407-415
Published online: 12 Mar 2015
AbstractforLong-term safety and efficacy of tobramycin in the management of cystic fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (316.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Genotypic resistance profiles in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and the efficacy of nucleoside analog rescue therapy
Ling-Bo Liang, Lan-Lan Chen, En-Qiang Chen, Juan Liao & Hong Tang
Pages: 417-423
Published online: 12 Mar 2015
AbstractforGenotypic resistance profiles in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and the efficacy of nucleoside analog rescue therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (320.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Clinical use of pasireotide for Cushing’s disease in adults
Filippo Ceccato, Carla Scaroni & Marco Boscaro
Pages: 425-434
Published online: 17 Mar 2015
AbstractforClinical use of pasireotide for Cushing’s disease in adults | Full Text | References | PDF (507.9 KB)
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Review Article
Epidemiology of Japanese encephalitis: past, present, and future prospects
Huanyu Wang & Guodong Liang
Pages: 435-448
Published online: 19 Mar 2015
AbstractforEpidemiology of Japanese encephalitis: past, present, and future prospects | Full Text | References | PDF (778.2 KB)
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Review Article
Pharmacokinetic drug interactions with clopidogrel: updated review and risk management in combination therapy
Zhi-Yu Wang, Meng Chen, Ling-Ling Zhu, Lu-Shan Yu, Su Zeng, Mei-Xiang Xiang & Quan Zhou
Pages: 449-467
Published online: 19 Mar 2015
AbstractforPharmacokinetic drug interactions with clopidogrel: updated review and risk management in combination therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (487.6 KB)
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Original Research

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Ranolazine versus placebo in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and persistent chest pain or dyspnea despite optimal medical and revascularization therapy: randomized, double-blind crossover pilot study
Nicolas W Shammas, Gail A Shammas, Kathleen Keyes, Shawna Duske, Ryan Kelly & Michael Jerin
Pages: 469-474
Published online: 23 Mar 2015
AbstractforRanolazine versus placebo in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and persistent chest pain or dyspnea despite optimal medical and revascularization therapy: randomized, double-blind crossover pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (507.7 KB)
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P-wave and QT dispersion in patients with conversion disorder
Filiz Izci, Hilal Hocagil, Servet Izci, Vedat Izci, Merve Iris Koc & Rezzan Deniz Acar
Pages: 475-480
Published online: 26 Mar 2015
AbstractforP-wave and QT dispersion in patients with conversion disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (407.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol combination in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review
Dionisios Spyratos & Lazaros Sichletidis
Pages: 481-487
Published online: 25 Mar 2015
AbstractforUmeclidinium bromide/vilanterol combination in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (233.6 KB)
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Original Research

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Regular inhaled corticosteroids in adult-onset asthma and the risk for future cancer: a population-based cohort study with proper person-time analysis
Victor C Kok, Jorng-Tzong Horng, Hsu-Kai Huang, Tsung-Ming Chao & Ya-Fang Hong
Pages: 489-499
Published online: 26 Mar 2015
AbstractforRegular inhaled corticosteroids in adult-onset asthma and the risk for future cancer: a population-based cohort study with proper person-time analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (566.7 KB)
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Distribution and resistance of pathogens in liver transplant recipients with Acinetobacter baumannii infection
Fei Gao, Qifa Ye, Qiquan Wan, Shan Liu & Jiandang Zhou
Pages: 501-505
Published online: 26 Mar 2015
AbstractforDistribution and resistance of pathogens in liver transplant recipients with Acinetobacter baumannii infection | Full Text | References | PDF (202.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Combination of tadalafil and finasteride for improving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia: critical appraisal and patient focus
Osama O Elkelany, Ryan C Owen & Edward D Kim
Pages: 507-513
Published online: 30 Mar 2015
AbstractforCombination of tadalafil and finasteride for improving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia: critical appraisal and patient focus | Full Text | References | PDF (580.1 KB)
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Expert Opinion

Editorial
The unsolved case of “bone-impairing analgesics”: the endocrine effects of opioids on bone metabolism
Flaminia Coluzzi, Joseph Pergolizzi, Robert B Raffa & Consalvo Mattia
Pages: 515-523
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe unsolved case of “bone-impairing analgesics”: the endocrine effects of opioids on bone metabolism | Full Text | References | PDF (455.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Alemtuzumab for the treatment of multiple sclerosis
Mark D Willis & Neil P Robertson
Pages: 525-534
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
First Page PreviewforAlemtuzumab for the treatment of multiple sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (259 KB)
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Review Article
Prostanoid therapies in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Barbara L LeVarge
Pages: 535-547
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforProstanoid therapies in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (574.3 KB)
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Review Article
Profile of pomalidomide and its potential in the treatment of myelofibrosis
Krisstina L Gowin & Ruben A Mesa
Pages: 549-556
Published online: 02 Apr 2015
AbstractforProfile of pomalidomide and its potential in the treatment of myelofibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (285.1 KB)
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Ceftaroline fosamil for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in the intensive care unit
Christy Maggiore, Jose A Vazquez, David J Guervil, Ananthakrishnan Ramani, Alena Jandourek, Phillip Cole & H David Friedland
Pages: 557-563
Published online: 02 Apr 2015
AbstractforCeftaroline fosamil for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in the intensive care unit | Full Text | References | PDF (259.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Ceftaroline in the management of complicated skin and soft tissue infections and community acquired pneumonia
Mbiye A Mpenge & Alasdair P MacGowan
Pages: 565-579
Published online: 07 Apr 2015
AbstractforCeftaroline in the management of complicated skin and soft tissue infections and community acquired pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (379 KB)
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Pneumoscrotum: report of two different cases and review of the literature
Giovanni Cochetti, Francesco Barillaro, Emanuele Cottini, Francesco D’Amico, Alberto Pansadoro, Solajd Pohja, Andrea Boni, Roberto Cirocchi, Veronica Grassi, Rosa Mancuso, Elisa Silvi, Katifenia Ioannidou, Maria Giulia Egidi, Giulia Poli & Ettore Mearini
Pages: 581-587
Published online: 09 Apr 2015
AbstractforPneumoscrotum: report of two different cases and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Article
Copeptin: a new predictor for severe obstructive sleep apnea
Halit Çınarka, Servet Kayhan, Mevlüt Karataş, Asiye Yavuz, Aziz Gümüş, Songül Özyurt, Medine Cumhur Cüre & Ünal Şahin
Pages: 589-594
Published online: 10 Apr 2015
AbstractforCopeptin: a new predictor for severe obstructive sleep apnea | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Article
A randomized crossover study comparing trehalose/hyaluronate eyedrops and standard treatment: patient satisfaction in the treatment of dry eye syndrome
Juan Carlos Pinto-Bonilla, Alberto del Olmo-Jimeno, Fernando Llovet-Osuna & Emiliano Hernández-Galilea
Pages: 595-603
Published online: 13 Apr 2015
AbstractforA randomized crossover study comparing trehalose/hyaluronate eyedrops and standard treatment: patient satisfaction in the treatment of dry eye syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on the emerging role of telavancin in hospital-acquired infections
Obinna N Nnedu & George A Pankey
Pages: 605-610
Published online: 13 Apr 2015
AbstractforUpdate on the emerging role of telavancin in hospital-acquired infections | Full Text | References | PDF (194.6 KB)
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Review Article
Adalimumab in the management of Behçet’s disease
Atsuhisa Ueda, Mitsuhiro Takeno & Yoshiaki Ishigatsubo
Pages: 611-619
Published online: 13 Apr 2015
AbstractforAdalimumab in the management of Behçet’s disease | Full Text | References | PDF (255 KB)
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Review Article
Continual evolution of type 2 diabetes: an update on pathophysiology and emerging treatment options
Susan Cornell
Pages: 621-632
Published online: 16 Apr 2015
AbstractforContinual evolution of type 2 diabetes: an update on pathophysiology and emerging treatment options | Full Text | References | PDF (448.2 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Travel advice for the immunocompromised traveler: prophylaxis, vaccination, and other preventive measures [Corrigendum]
Page: 633
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
CitationforTravel advice for the immunocompromised traveler: prophylaxis, vaccination, and other preventive measures [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (93.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
A novel missense KIT mutation causing piebaldism in one Chinese family associated with café-au-lait macules and intertriginous freckling
Wei-Xue Jia, Xue-Min Xiao, Jian-Bing Wu, Yi-Ping Ma, Yi-Ping Ge, Qi Li, Qiu-Xia Mao & Cheng-Rang Li
Pages: 635-638
Published online: 21 Apr 2015
AbstractforA novel missense KIT mutation causing piebaldism in one Chinese family associated with café-au-lait macules and intertriginous freckling | Full Text | References | PDF (973.9 KB)
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Article
Evaluation of the appropriate use of commonly prescribed fluoroquinolones and the risk of dysglycemia
Wissam K Kabbara, Wijdan H Ramadan, Peggy Rahbany & Souhaila Al-Natour
Pages: 639-647
Published online: 22 Apr 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of the appropriate use of commonly prescribed fluoroquinolones and the risk of dysglycemia | Full Text | References | PDF (266.4 KB)
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Article
Evaluation of costs accrued through inadvertent continuation of hospital-initiated proton pump inhibitor therapy for stress ulcer prophylaxis beyond hospital discharge: a retrospective chart review
Sooyoung Shin
Pages: 649-657
Published online: 24 Apr 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of costs accrued through inadvertent continuation of hospital-initiated proton pump inhibitor therapy for stress ulcer prophylaxis beyond hospital discharge: a retrospective chart review | Full Text | References | PDF (311.1 KB)
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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of less than 70 mg/dL is associated with fewer cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients: a real-life cohort in Thailand
Dujrudee Chinwong, Jayanton Patumanond, Surarong Chinwong, Khanchai Siriwattana, Siriluck Gunaparn, John Joseph Hall & Arintaya Phrommintikul
Pages: 659-667
Published online: 24 Apr 2015
AbstractforLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol of less than 70 mg/dL is associated with fewer cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients: a real-life cohort in Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (328.6 KB)
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Association of diabetes-related distress, depression, medication adherence, and health-related quality of life with glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and lipids in adult patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Boon-How Chew, Mohd-Sidik Sherina & Noor-Hasliza Hassan
Pages: 669-681
Published online: 29 Apr 2015
AbstractforAssociation of diabetes-related distress, depression, medication adherence, and health-related quality of life with glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and lipids in adult patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (683.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Serous macular detachment, yellow macular deposits, and prominent middle limiting membrane in multiple myeloma
Berna Dogan, Muhammet Kazim Erol, Devrim Toslak, Deniz Turgut Coban, Mehmet Bulut, Ayse Cengiz & Esin Sogutlu Sari
Pages: 683-689
Published online: 30 Apr 2015
AbstractforSerous macular detachment, yellow macular deposits, and prominent middle limiting membrane in multiple myeloma | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Optimal management of constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome
Manuele Furnari, Nicola de Bortoli, Irene Martinucci, Giorgia Bodini, Matteo Revelli, Elisa Marabotto, Alessandro Moscatelli, Lorenzo Del Nero, Edoardo Savarino, Edoardo G Giannini & Vincenzo Savarino
Pages: 691-703
Published online: 30 Apr 2015
AbstractforOptimal management of constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (390.6 KB)
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Review Article
Practical use of sevelamer in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis in People’s Republic of China
Lin Meng & Bin Fu
Pages: 705-712
Published online: 30 Apr 2015
AbstractforPractical use of sevelamer in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis in People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (220.6 KB)
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Review Article
Update on the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting – focus on palonosetron
Michelle Zhou, Marko Popovic, Mark Pasetka, Natalie Pulenzas, Soha Ahrari, Edward Chow & Carlo DeAngelis
Pages: 713-729
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforUpdate on the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting – focus on palonosetron | Full Text | References | PDF (288.3 KB)
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Review Article
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: current and future perspectives
Marco Carifi, Domenico Napolitano, Morando Morandi & Danilo Dall’Olio
Pages: 731-738
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforRecurrent respiratory papillomatosis: current and future perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (253 KB)
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Review Article
The role of empagliflozin in the management of type 2 diabetes by patient profile
Maka S Hedrington & Stephen N Davis
Pages: 739-749
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforThe role of empagliflozin in the management of type 2 diabetes by patient profile | Full Text | References | PDF (657.4 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Refractory cachexia is associated with increased plasma concentrations of fentanyl in cancer patients
Manabu Suno, Yuriko Endo, Hiroyuki Nishie, Makoto Kajizono, Toshiaki Sendo & Junji Matsuoka
Pages: 751-757
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforRefractory cachexia is associated with increased plasma concentrations of fentanyl in cancer patients | Full Text | References | PDF (330.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Profile of PEGylated interferon beta in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Eleonora Cocco & Maria Giovanna Marrosu
Pages: 759-766
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforProfile of PEGylated interferon beta in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (227.5 KB)
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Article
To what extent is clinical and laboratory information used to perform medication reviews in the nursing home setting? the CLEAR study
Carlota Mestres Gonzalvo, Kim PGM Hurkens, Hugo AJM de Wit, Brigit PC van Oijen, Rob Janknegt, Jos MGA Schols, Wubbo J Mulder, Frans R Verhey, Bjorn Winkens & Paul-Hugo M van der Kuy
Pages: 767-777
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforTo what extent is clinical and laboratory information used to perform medication reviews in the nursing home setting? the CLEAR study | Full Text | References | PDF (364.4 KB)
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Review Article
The role of delamanid in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis
Joseph M Lewis & Derek J Sloan
Pages: 779-791
Published online: 13 May 2015
AbstractforThe role of delamanid in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (453.8 KB)
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Article
Testosterone levels of children with a diagnosis of developmental stuttering
Engin Burak Selçuk, Lale Gönenir Erbay, Özlem Özel Özcan, Şükrü Kartalci & Kadir Batcioğlu
Pages: 793-798
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforTestosterone levels of children with a diagnosis of developmental stuttering | Full Text | References | PDF (230.5 KB)
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Review Article
Management of patients with type 2 diabetes and mild/moderate renal impairment: profile of linagliptin
Baptist Gallwitz
Pages: 799-805
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforManagement of patients with type 2 diabetes and mild/moderate renal impairment: profile of linagliptin | Full Text | References | PDF (217.9 KB)
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Review Article
Marketed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, antihypertensives, and human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitors: as-yet-unused weapons of the oncologists’ arsenal
Panagiota Papanagnou, Panagiotis Baltopoulos & Maria Tsironi
Pages: 807-819
Published online: 18 May 2015
AbstractforMarketed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, antihypertensives, and human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitors: as-yet-unused weapons of the oncologists’ arsenal | Full Text | References | PDF (530.2 KB)
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Article
Association of low potassium diet and folic acid deficiency in patients with CKD
Kamal Hassan
Pages: 821-827
Published online: 18 May 2015
AbstractforAssociation of low potassium diet and folic acid deficiency in patients with CKD | Full Text | References | PDF (675.9 KB)
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Article
Functional and histological improvement after everolimus rescue of chronic allograft dysfunction in renal transplant recipients
Kai Ming Chow, Cheuk Chun Szeto, Fernand Mac-Moune Lai, Cathy Choi-Wan Luk, Bonnie Ching-Ha Kwan, Chi Bon Leung & Philip Kam-Tao Li
Pages: 829-835
Published online: 19 May 2015
AbstractforFunctional and histological improvement after everolimus rescue of chronic allograft dysfunction in renal transplant recipients | Full Text | References | PDF (507.7 KB)
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Perspectives

Article
Transtracheal single-point stent fixation in posttracheotomy tracheomalacia under cone-beam computer tomography guidance by transmural suturing with the Berci needle – a perspective on a new tool to avoid stent migration of Dumon stents
Wolfgang Hohenforst-Schmidt, Bernd Linsmeier, Paul Zarogoulidis, Lutz Freitag, Kaid Darwiche, Robert Browning, J Francis Turner, Haidong Huang, Qiang Li, Thomas Vogl, Konstantinos Zarogoulidis, Johannes Brachmann & Harald Rittger
Pages: 837-850
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforTranstracheal single-point stent fixation in posttracheotomy tracheomalacia under cone-beam computer tomography guidance by transmural suturing with the Berci needle – a perspective on a new tool to avoid stent migration of Dumon stents | Full Text | References | PDF (6.2 MB)
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Article
Residual disease and risk factors in patients with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and positive margins after initial conization
Yunfeng Fu, Chen Chen, Suwen Feng, Xiaodong Cheng, Xinyu Wang, Xing Xie & Weiguo Lü
Pages: 851-856
Published online: 21 May 2015
AbstractforResidual disease and risk factors in patients with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and positive margins after initial conization | Full Text | References | PDF (205.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
New developments in the management of severe skin and deep skin structure infections – focus on tedizolid
Michael J Durkin & G Ralph Corey
Pages: 857-862
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforNew developments in the management of severe skin and deep skin structure infections – focus on tedizolid | Full Text | References | PDF (166.8 KB)
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Article
The incidence and risk factors of peripherally inserted central catheter-related infection among cancer patients
Yufang Gao, Yuxiu Liu, Xiaoyan Ma, Lili Wei, Weifen Chen & Lei Song
Pages: 863-871
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforThe incidence and risk factors of peripherally inserted central catheter-related infection among cancer patients | Full Text | References | PDF (308.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Novel targeted therapies in chordoma: an update
Salvatore Di Maio, Stephen Yip, Gmaan A Al Zhrani, Fahad E Alotaibi, Abdulrahman Al Turki, Esther Kong & Robert C Rostomily
Pages: 873-883
Published online: 26 May 2015
AbstractforNovel targeted therapies in chordoma: an update | Full Text | References | PDF (620.4 KB)
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Case Series

Two cases of Paget’s disease of scrotum in biological brothers
Dapang Rao, Haibo Zhu, Kaiyuan Yu, Haifeng Yu & Liping Xie
Pages: 885-887
Published online: 27 May 2015
AbstractforTwo cases of Paget’s disease of scrotum in biological brothers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Fluticasone-formoterol: a systematic review of its potential role in the treatment of asthma
Theresa R Prosser & Suzanne G Bollmeier
Pages: 889-899
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforFluticasone-formoterol: a systematic review of its potential role in the treatment of asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (288.1 KB)
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Letter

Letter
GLP-1 reduces metalloproteinase-9 induced by both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes. The possible role of oxidative stress
Antonio Ceriello, Lucia La Sala, Valeria De Nigris, Gemma Pujadas, Maurizio Rondinelli & Stefano Genovese
Pages: 901-903
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
First Page PreviewforGLP-1 reduces metalloproteinase-9 induced by both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes. The possible role of oxidative stress | Full Text | References | PDF (236.1 KB)
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Review Article
Comprehensive overview: efficacy, tolerability, and cost-effectiveness of clobazam in Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
Michele A Faulkner
Pages: 905-914
Published online: 08 Jun 2015
AbstractforComprehensive overview: efficacy, tolerability, and cost-effectiveness of clobazam in Lennox–Gastaut syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (287 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension – management update and role of droxidopa
Joy Vijayan & Vijay K Sharma
Pages: 915-923
Published online: 08 Jun 2015
AbstractforNeurogenic orthostatic hypotension – management update and role of droxidopa | Full Text | References | PDF (307.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of epilepsy in patients with Rett syndrome: perspectives and considerations
Natalija Krajnc
Pages: 925-932
Published online: 10 Jun 2015
AbstractforManagement of epilepsy in patients with Rett syndrome: perspectives and considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (242.9 KB)
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Article
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremias following liver transplantation: a clinical analysis of 20 cases
Jiandang Zhou, Hui Huang, Shan Liu, Ping Yu & Qiquan Wan
Pages: 933-937
Published online: 12 Jun 2015
AbstractforStaphylococcus aureus bacteremias following liver transplantation: a clinical analysis of 20 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (192.8 KB)
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Review Article
Optimal management of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
Shawn Abraham & Virginia Steen
Pages: 939-947
Published online: 15 Jun 2015
AbstractforOptimal management of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (221.4 KB)
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Article
Circulating thymus and activation-regulated chemokine/CC chemokine ligand 17 is a strong candidate diagnostic marker for interstitial lung disease in patients with malignant tumors: a result from a pilot study
Hiromichi Yamane, Nobuaki Ochi, Tomoko Yamagishi, Yoshihiro Honda, Masami Takeyama & Nagio Takigawa
Pages: 949-959
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforCirculating thymus and activation-regulated chemokine/CC chemokine ligand 17 is a strong candidate diagnostic marker for interstitial lung disease in patients with malignant tumors: a result from a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Boussignac CPAP system for brain death confirmation with apneic test in case of acute lung injury/adult respiratory distress syndrome – series of cases
Andrzej Wieczorek & Tomasz Gaszynski
Pages: 961-965
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforBoussignac CPAP system for brain death confirmation with apneic test in case of acute lung injury/adult respiratory distress syndrome – series of cases | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Review

Review Article
New oral anticoagulants: their advantages and disadvantages compared with vitamin K antagonists in the prevention and treatment of patients with thromboembolic events
Ymer H Mekaj, Agon Y Mekaj, Shkelzen B Duci & Ermira I Miftari
Pages: 967-977
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforNew oral anticoagulants: their advantages and disadvantages compared with vitamin K antagonists in the prevention and treatment of patients with thromboembolic events | Full Text | References | PDF (321.9 KB)
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Review Article
A critical appraisal of ibrutinib in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
David L Tucker & Simon A Rule
Pages: 979-990
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforA critical appraisal of ibrutinib in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia | Full Text | References | PDF (330.8 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Canagliflozin-induced pancreatitis: a rare side effect of a new drug
Mudit Chowdhary, Ahmad A Kabbani & Akansha Chhabra
Pages: 991-994
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforCanagliflozin-induced pancreatitis: a rare side effect of a new drug | Full Text | References | PDF (329.1 KB)
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Expert Opinion

Editorial
Managing infertility with the follitropin alfa prefilled pen injector – patient considerations
Klaus Bühler
Pages: 995-1001
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforManaging infertility with the follitropin alfa prefilled pen injector – patient considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (421.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
OnabotulinumtoxinA for chronic migraine: a critical appraisal
Rubesh Gooriah & Fayyaz Ahmed
Pages: 1003-1013
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforOnabotulinumtoxinA for chronic migraine: a critical appraisal | Full Text | References | PDF (286.4 KB)
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Article
Comparative study on drug safety surveillance between medical students of Malaysia and Nigeria
Abdullahi Rabiu Abubakar, Salwani Ismail, Nor Iza A Rahman & Mainul Haque
Pages: 1015-1025
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforComparative study on drug safety surveillance between medical students of Malaysia and Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (499.6 KB)
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Article
Presepsin as a diagnostic marker for sepsis: evidence from a bivariate meta-analysis
Xiaomeng Tong, Yongtong Cao, Min Yu & Chengwu Han
Pages: 1027-1033
Published online: 02 Jul 2015
AbstractforPresepsin as a diagnostic marker for sepsis: evidence from a bivariate meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (777.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Adverse reaction to ceftriaxone in a 28-day-old infant undergoing urgent craniotomy due to epidural hematoma: review of neonatal biliary pseudolithiasis
Alicja Bartkowska-Śniatkowska, Katarzyna Jończyk-Potoczna, Marzena Zielińska & Jowita Rosada-Kurasińska
Pages: 1035-1041
Published online: 02 Jul 2015
AbstractforAdverse reaction to ceftriaxone in a 28-day-old infant undergoing urgent craniotomy due to epidural hematoma: review of neonatal biliary pseudolithiasis | Full Text | References | PDF (845 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Which people should take aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
Roberto Lozano & Maria-Esther Franco
Pages: 1043-1045
Published online: 02 Jul 2015
First Page PreviewforWhich people should take aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease? | Full Text | References | PDF (172.6 KB)
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Article
Vasopressors in septic shock: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Feihu Zhou, Zhi Mao, Xiantao Zeng, Hongjun Kang, Hui Liu, Liang Pan & Peter C Hou
Pages: 1047-1059
Published online: 14 Jul 2015
AbstractforVasopressors in septic shock: a systematic review and network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (962.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Adverse drug reactions and drug–drug interactions with over-the-counter NSAIDs
Nicholas Moore, Charles Pollack & Paul Butkerait
Pages: 1061-1075
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforAdverse drug reactions and drug–drug interactions with over-the-counter NSAIDs | Full Text | References | PDF (494.4 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Transmural dispersion of repolarization and atrial electromechanical coupling: complementary indices for quantifying cardiac electrical heterogeneity in patients with conversion disorder
Alptug Tokatli, Omer Yiginer, Gokhan Degirmencioglu, Fethi Kilicaslan & Mehmet Uzun
Pages: 1077-1080
Published online: 20 Jul 2015
First Page PreviewforTransmural dispersion of repolarization and atrial electromechanical coupling: complementary indices for quantifying cardiac electrical heterogeneity in patients with conversion disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (263.8 KB)
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Case Series

Treatment of degloving injury involving multiple fingers with combined abdominal superficial fascial flap, dorsalis pedis flap, dorsal toe flap, and toe-web flap
Fengshan Han, Guangnan Wang, Gaoshan Li, Juan Ping & Zhi Mao
Pages: 1081-1087
Published online: 23 Jul 2015
AbstractforTreatment of degloving injury involving multiple fingers with combined abdominal superficial fascial flap, dorsalis pedis flap, dorsal toe flap, and toe-web flap | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Article
Paclitaxel reduces formation of hypertrophic scars in the rabbit ear model
Li-ping Huang, Guo-qi Wang, Zi-shan Jia, Jing-wen Chen, Gang Wang & Xing-lin Wang
Pages: 1089-1095
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforPaclitaxel reduces formation of hypertrophic scars in the rabbit ear model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Article
Fluid accumulation threshold measured by acute body weight change after admission in general surgical intensive care units: how much should be concerning?
Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Todsaporn Pichaiya, Kamtone Chandacham, Tidarat Jirapongchareonlap & Narain Chotirosniramit
Pages: 1097-1106
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforFluid accumulation threshold measured by acute body weight change after admission in general surgical intensive care units: how much should be concerning? | Full Text | References | PDF (823 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Massive hemorrhage management–a best evidence topic report
Tomas Vymazal
Pages: 1107-1111
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforMassive hemorrhage management–a best evidence topic report | Full Text | References | PDF (154.4 KB)
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Review Article
New developments in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia: role of obinutuzumab
Arpita Shah
Pages: 1113-1122
Published online: 28 Jul 2015
AbstractforNew developments in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia: role of obinutuzumab | Full Text | References | PDF (802.5 KB)
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Review Article
Critical evaluation of ramucirumab in the treatment of advanced gastric and gastroesophageal cancers
Hesham ElHalawani & Omar Abdel-Rahman
Pages: 1123-1132
Published online: 28 Jul 2015
AbstractforCritical evaluation of ramucirumab in the treatment of advanced gastric and gastroesophageal cancers | Full Text | References | PDF (464.4 KB)
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Clinical potential of vorapaxar in cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with atherosclerosis
Philipp Diehl, Christoph Bode & Daniel Duerschmied
Pages: 1133-1138
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical potential of vorapaxar in cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with atherosclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (438.3 KB)
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Case Report
Cesarean scar pregnancy treated by curettage and aspiration guided by laparoscopy
Shan-rong Shu, Xin Luo, Zhi-xin Wang & Yu-hong Yao
Pages: 1139-1141
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforCesarean scar pregnancy treated by curettage and aspiration guided by laparoscopy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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The appropriate troponin T level associated with coronary occlusions in chronic kidney disease patients
Yuwares Sittichanbuncha, Pungkava Sricharoen, Panvilai Tangkulpanich & Kittisak Sawanyawisuth
Pages: 1143-1147
Published online: 04 Aug 2015
AbstractforThe appropriate troponin T level associated with coronary occlusions in chronic kidney disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (443.8 KB)
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Letter
Xerostomia induced by radiotherapy
David Alimi
Pages: 1149-1152
Published online: 05 Aug 2015
First Page PreviewforXerostomia induced by radiotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Review Article
Exenatide once-weekly injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in Chinese patients: current perspectives
Wuquan Deng, Sheng Qiu, Gangyi Yang & Bing Chen
Pages: 1153-1162
Published online: 10 Aug 2015
AbstractforExenatide once-weekly injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in Chinese patients: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (259 KB)
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A review of the clinical utility of duloxetine in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
Jordan B King, Marisa B Schauerhamer & Brandon K Bellows
Pages: 1163-1175
Published online: 10 Aug 2015
AbstractforA review of the clinical utility of duloxetine in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain | Full Text | References | PDF (326.1 KB)
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Article
Intern doctors’ views on the current and future antibiotic resistance situation of Chattagram Maa O Shishu Hospital Medical College, Bangladesh
Rozina Hoque, Asma Mostafa & Mainul Haque
Pages: 1177-1185
Published online: 11 Aug 2015
AbstractforIntern doctors’ views on the current and future antibiotic resistance situation of Chattagram Maa O Shishu Hospital Medical College, Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (420.2 KB)
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The relationship between eosinophilia and slow coronary flow
Yakup Altas, Ertugrul Kurtoglu, Baris Yaylak, Erkan Baysal, Berzal Ucaman, Hasan Murat Ugurlu, Mehmet Zülkif Karahan, Bernas Altintas, Mehmet Sahin Adiyaman, İlyas Kaya, Umut Erdolu, Kaya Ozen, Cayan Cakir & Utkan Sevuk
Pages: 1187-1191
Published online: 12 Aug 2015
AbstractforThe relationship between eosinophilia and slow coronary flow | Full Text | References | PDF (467.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Profile of vortioxetine in the treatment of major depressive disorder: an overview of the primary and secondary literature
Marc Kelliny, Paul E Croarkin, Katherine M Moore & William V Bobo
Pages: 1193-1212
Published online: 12 Aug 2015
AbstractforProfile of vortioxetine in the treatment of major depressive disorder: an overview of the primary and secondary literature | Full Text | References | PDF (659.3 KB)
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Comparison of outcomes of laparoscopic intracorporeal knotting technique in patients with complicated and noncomplicated acute appendicitis
Nurettin Ay, Bulent Dinç, Vahhac Alp, Şafak Kaya & Utkan Sevük
Pages: 1213-1216
Published online: 12 Aug 2015
AbstractforComparison of outcomes of laparoscopic intracorporeal knotting technique in patients with complicated and noncomplicated acute appendicitis | Full Text | References | PDF (285.1 KB)
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Case Report
Appendectomy in a child with cyclic neutropenia in profound neutropenic episode
Nedeljka Glavan, Jelena Roganović, Lana Glavan-Gačanin & Nives Jonjić
Pages: 1217-1219
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforAppendectomy in a child with cyclic neutropenia in profound neutropenic episode | Full Text | References | PDF (782.3 KB)
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Review Article
Pulmonary hypertension: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
Isabel S Bazan & Wassim H Fares
Pages: 1221-1233
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforPulmonary hypertension: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges | Full Text | References | PDF (365.5 KB)
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Patient considerations in the management of ulcerative colitis – role of vedolizumab
Megha Kothari, Prashant Mudireddy & Arun Swaminath
Pages: 1235-1242
Published online: 19 Aug 2015
AbstractforPatient considerations in the management of ulcerative colitis – role of vedolizumab | Full Text | References | PDF (298 KB)
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Value of serial platelet indices measurements for the prediction of pulmonary embolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis
Utkan Sevuk, Mehmet Veysi Bahadir, Rojhat Altindag, Erkan Baysal, Baris Yaylak, Nurettin Ay, Firat Ayaz & Ertan Demirtas
Pages: 1243-1249
Published online: 20 Aug 2015
AbstractforValue of serial platelet indices measurements for the prediction of pulmonary embolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis | Full Text | References | PDF (517.2 KB)
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Predictors of mortality in solid-organ transplant recipients with infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii
Hua Liu, Qifa Ye, Qiquan Wan & Jiandang Zhou
Pages: 1251-1257
Published online: 21 Aug 2015
AbstractforPredictors of mortality in solid-organ transplant recipients with infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii | Full Text | References | PDF (239.7 KB)
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CD226 gene polymorphisms are associated with non-small-cell lung cancer in the Chinese Han population
Zhi-Xin Qiu, Ying Peng & Wei-Min Li
Pages: 1259-1264
Published online: 24 Aug 2015
AbstractforCD226 gene polymorphisms are associated with non-small-cell lung cancer in the Chinese Han population | Full Text | References | PDF (244.3 KB)
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Review Article
Virus-induced secondary bacterial infection: a concise review
Mohamed A Hendaus, Fatima A Jomha & Ahmed H Alhammadi
Pages: 1265-1271
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforVirus-induced secondary bacterial infection: a concise review | Full Text | References | PDF (753.8 KB)
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Apixaban for the prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: an evidence-based review
Molly W Mandernach, Rebecca J Beyth & Anita Rajasekhar
Pages: 1273-1282
Published online: 26 Aug 2015
AbstractforApixaban for the prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: an evidence-based review | Full Text | References | PDF (262.8 KB)
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Article
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors and post-gastrostomy bleeding: reevaluating the link
Harish Patel, Vinaya Gaduputi, Sailaja Sakam, Kishore Kumar, Chukwunonso Chime & Bhavna Balar
Pages: 1283-1289
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforSerotonin reuptake inhibitors and post-gastrostomy bleeding: reevaluating the link | Full Text | References | PDF (228.8 KB)
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Tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children – a retrospective study of 2,000 cases in Northwestern China
Jianmin Liang, Juan Hu, Huimin Chang, Ying Gao, Huanan Luo, Zhenghui Wang, Guoxi Zheng, Fang Chen, Ting Wang, Yeye Yang, Xiaohui Kou & Min Xu
Pages: 1291-1295
Published online: 28 Aug 2015
AbstractforTracheobronchial foreign bodies in children – a retrospective study of 2,000 cases in Northwestern China | Full Text | References | PDF (712.8 KB)
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Validity of subjective smoking status in orthopedic patients
Daniel Bender, Sonja Boxriker, Sebastian Korff, Gerhard Schmidmaier & Arash Moghaddam
Pages: 1297-1303
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforValidity of subjective smoking status in orthopedic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (278.5 KB)
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National consumption of opioid and nonopioid analgesics in Croatia: 2007–2013
Darko Krnic, Andrea Anic-Matic, Svjetlana Dosenovic, Pero Draganic, Sasa Zezelic & Livia Puljak
Pages: 1305-1314
Published online: 28 Aug 2015
AbstractforNational consumption of opioid and nonopioid analgesics in Croatia: 2007–2013 | Full Text | References | PDF (624.3 KB)
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Cancer risk in patients aged 30 years and above with type 2 diabetes receiving antidiabetic monotherapy: a cohort study using metformin as the comparator
Yu-Ching Chen, Victor C Kok, Ching-Hsuan Chien, Jorng-Tzong Horng & Jeffrey J P Tsai
Pages: 1315-1323
Published online: 28 Aug 2015
AbstractforCancer risk in patients aged 30 years and above with type 2 diabetes receiving antidiabetic monotherapy: a cohort study using metformin as the comparator | Full Text | References | PDF (636.3 KB)
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Efficacy of biological agents administered as monotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis: a Bayesian mixed-treatment comparison analysis
Alberto Migliore, Emanuele Bizzi, Colin Gerard Egan, Mauro Bernardi & Lea Petrella
Pages: 1325-1335
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforEfficacy of biological agents administered as monotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis: a Bayesian mixed-treatment comparison analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (547.4 KB)
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The role of SDF-1/CXCR4 in the vasculogenesis and remodeling of cerebral arteriovenous malformation
Lingyan Wang, Shaolei Guo, Nu Zhang, Yuqian Tao, Heng Zhang, Tiewei Qi, Feng Liang & Zhengsong Huang
Pages: 1337-1344
Published online: 01 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe role of SDF-1/CXCR4 in the vasculogenesis and remodeling of cerebral arteriovenous malformation | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Efficacy and safety of metformin or oral contraceptives, or both in polycystic ovary syndrome
Young-Mo Yang & Eun Joo Choi
Pages: 1345-1353
Published online: 01 Sep 2015
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of metformin or oral contraceptives, or both in polycystic ovary syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (322.4 KB)
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Article
Real-world analysis of the Celgene Global Drug Safety database: early discontinuation of lenalidomide in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes due to non-serious rash
Lilia Weiss, Dianna Gary, Arlene S Swern, John Freeman & Mary M Sugrue
Pages: 1355-1360
Published online: 04 Sep 2015
AbstractforReal-world analysis of the Celgene Global Drug Safety database: early discontinuation of lenalidomide in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes due to non-serious rash | Full Text | References | PDF (197.5 KB)
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A case series of pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis and a review of the literature
Yukio Nakamura, Mikio Kamimura, Shota Ikegami, Keijiro Mukaiyama, Masatoshi Komatsu, Shigeharu Uchiyama & Hiroyuki Kato
Pages: 1361-1365
Published online: 07 Sep 2015
AbstractforA case series of pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis and a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (165.9 KB)
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The hepatitis B virus reactivation after transarterial chemoembolization in Chinese hepatocellular carcinoma patients with low serum hepatitis B virus DNA level
Wenbo Shao, Fengjuan Zhang, Ning Cong, Jinpeng Li & Jinlong Song
Pages: 1367-1370
Published online: 07 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe hepatitis B virus reactivation after transarterial chemoembolization in Chinese hepatocellular carcinoma patients with low serum hepatitis B virus DNA level | Full Text | References | PDF (183.3 KB)
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 protects against myocardial infarction-related cardiac fibrosis through modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Xinjun Zhao, Yue Hua, Hongmei Chen, Haiyu Yang, Tao Zhang, Guiqiong Huang, Huijie Fan, Zhangbin Tan, Xiaofang Huang, Bin Liu & Yingchun Zhou
Pages: 1371-1381
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
AbstractforAldehyde dehydrogenase-2 protects against myocardial infarction-related cardiac fibrosis through modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Perioperative management of hemophilia patients receiving total hip and knee arthroplasty: a complication report of two cases
Toshiyuki Tateiwa, Yasuhito Takahashi, Tsunehito Ishida, Kosuke Kubo, Toshinori Masaoka, Takaaki Shishido, Keiji Sano & Kengo Yamamoto
Pages: 1383-1389
Published online: 15 Sep 2015
AbstractforPerioperative management of hemophilia patients receiving total hip and knee arthroplasty: a complication report of two cases | Full Text | References | PDF (3.9 MB)
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Review Article
New advances in the treatment of generalized lipodystrophy: role of metreleptin
Alexander J Rodriguez, Claudio A Mastronardi & Gilberto J Paz-Filho
Pages: 1391-1400
Published online: 16 Sep 2015
AbstractforNew advances in the treatment of generalized lipodystrophy: role of metreleptin | Full Text | References | PDF (443.1 KB)
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Article
Association between ambient carbon monoxide and secondary hyperparathyroidism in nondiabetic patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Cheng-Hao Weng, Ching-Chih Hu, Tzung-Hai Yen & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 1401-1408
Published online: 16 Sep 2015
AbstractforAssociation between ambient carbon monoxide and secondary hyperparathyroidism in nondiabetic patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (691.6 KB)
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Review Article
The clinical application of linagliptin in Asians
Chu-qing Cao, Yu-fei Xiang & Zhi-guang Zhou
Pages: 1409-1419
Published online: 16 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe clinical application of linagliptin in Asians | Full Text | References | PDF (293.8 KB)
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Article
Optimizing clopidogrel dose response: a new clinical algorithm comprising CYP2C19 pharmacogenetics and drug interactions
Yolande B Saab, Rony Zeenny & Wijdan H Ramadan
Pages: 1421-1427
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforOptimizing clopidogrel dose response: a new clinical algorithm comprising CYP2C19 pharmacogenetics and drug interactions | Full Text | References | PDF (291.3 KB)
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Tumor necrosis factor-alpha G-238A polymorphism and coronary artery disease risk: a meta-analysis of 4,222 patients and 4,832 controls
Xian-Ping Hua, Xiao-Dong Zhang, Joey SW Kwong, Xian-Tao Zeng, Zhen-Jian Zhang & Wan-Lin Wei
Pages: 1429-1436
Published online: 23 Sep 2015
AbstractforTumor necrosis factor-alpha G-238A polymorphism and coronary artery disease risk: a meta-analysis of 4,222 patients and 4,832 controls | Full Text | References | PDF (599.3 KB)
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Comparison of zero-profile anchored spacer versus plate-cage construct in treatment of cervical spondylosis with regard to clinical outcomes and incidence of major complications: a meta-analysis
Weijun Liu, Ling Hu, Junwen Wang, Ming Liu & Xiaomei Wang
Pages: 1437-1447
Published online: 23 Sep 2015
AbstractforComparison of zero-profile anchored spacer versus plate-cage construct in treatment of cervical spondylosis with regard to clinical outcomes and incidence of major complications: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review Article
New insights into the mechanisms of action of aspirin and its use in the prevention and treatment of arterial and venous thromboembolism
Ymer H Mekaj, Fetije T Daci & Agon Y Mekaj
Pages: 1449-1456
Published online: 24 Sep 2015
AbstractforNew insights into the mechanisms of action of aspirin and its use in the prevention and treatment of arterial and venous thromboembolism | Full Text | References | PDF (321.4 KB)
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Retraction
Diagnosis and management of miliary tuberculosis: current state and future perspectives [Retraction]
Page: 1457
Published online: 28 Sep 2015
CitationforDiagnosis and management of miliary tuberculosis: current state and future perspectives [Retraction] | Full Text | PDF (95.4 KB)
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Review Article
Emerging therapeutic options for sporadic inclusion body myositis
Lindsay N Alfano & Linda P Lowes
Pages: 1459-1467
Published online: 25 Sep 2015
AbstractforEmerging therapeutic options for sporadic inclusion body myositis | Full Text | References | PDF (289.4 KB)
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Article
Bivalirudin plus loading dose of cilostazol-based triple-antiplatelet in treatment of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction following percutaneous coronary intervention
Mei Wang, Guoru Zhang, Yaling Wang, Kun Zhou, Tao Liu, Yang Zhang, Anjun Guo, Yu An, Xiaodan Zhang & Yongjun Li
Pages: 1469-1473
Published online: 28 Sep 2015
AbstractforBivalirudin plus loading dose of cilostazol-based triple-antiplatelet in treatment of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction following percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (205.2 KB)
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Review Article
Assessment and management of respiratory function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: current and emerging options
Antonella LoMauro, Maria Grazia D’Angelo & Andrea Aliverti
Pages: 1475-1488
Published online: 28 Sep 2015
AbstractforAssessment and management of respiratory function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: current and emerging options | Full Text | References | PDF (405.2 KB)
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Article
Analysis of the incidence of postintubation injuries in patients intubated in the prehospital or early hospital conditions of the hospital emergency department and the intensive care unit
Marcin Cierniak, Dariusz Timler, Renata Sobczak, Andrzej Wieczorek, Przemyslaw Sekalski, Natalia Borkowska & Tomasz Gaszynski
Pages: 1489-1496
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforAnalysis of the incidence of postintubation injuries in patients intubated in the prehospital or early hospital conditions of the hospital emergency department and the intensive care unit | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Surveillance of antibiotic and analgesic use in the Oral Surgery Department of the University Dentistry Clinical Center of Kosovo
Naim R Haliti, Fehim R Haliti, Ferit K Koçani, Ali A Gashi, Shefqet I Mrasori, Valon I Hyseni, Samir I Bytyqi, Lumnije L Krasniqi, Ardiana F Murtezani & Shaip L Krasniqi
Pages: 1497-1503
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforSurveillance of antibiotic and analgesic use in the Oral Surgery Department of the University Dentistry Clinical Center of Kosovo | Full Text | References | PDF (444.2 KB)
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Review Article
The potential of medical device industry in technological and economical context
Petra Maresova, Marek Penhaker, Ali Selamat & Kamil Kuca
Pages: 1505-1514
Published online: 03 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe potential of medical device industry in technological and economical context | Full Text | References | PDF (606.3 KB)
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Article
Anatomic and functional outcomes of retinectomy for the management of complicated retinal detachment with proliferative vitreoretinopathy
Paraschos Tranos, Athanasios Vakalis, Solon Asteriadis, Evaggelos Lokovitis, Ilias Georgalas & Panagiotis Stavrakas
Pages: 1515-1521
Published online: 03 Oct 2015
AbstractforAnatomic and functional outcomes of retinectomy for the management of complicated retinal detachment with proliferative vitreoretinopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (376.9 KB)
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Acute gastrointestinal injury in the intensive care unit: a retrospective study
HuaiSheng Chen, HuaDong Zhang, Wei Li, ShengNan Wu & Wei Wang
Pages: 1523-1529
Published online: 05 Oct 2015
AbstractforAcute gastrointestinal injury in the intensive care unit: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (383.7 KB)
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Study of ambulatory blood pressure in diabetic children: prediction of early renal insult
Nehad Mohamed Shalaby & Naglaa M Shalaby
Pages: 1531-1537
Published online: 05 Oct 2015
AbstractforStudy of ambulatory blood pressure in diabetic children: prediction of early renal insult | Full Text | References | PDF (261.8 KB)
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Article
Cigarette smoke is a risk factor for severity and treatment outcome in patients with culture-positive tuberculosis
Hsiao-Chi Chuang, Chien-Ling Su, Hui-Chiao Liu, Po-Hao Feng, Kang-Yun Lee, Kai-Jen Chuang, Chun-Nin Lee & Mauo-Ying Bien
Pages: 1539-1544
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforCigarette smoke is a risk factor for severity and treatment outcome in patients with culture-positive tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (391.4 KB)
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Comparison of efficacy of the intermittent pneumatic compression with a high- and low-pressure application in reducing the lower limbs phlebolymphedema
Jakub Taradaj, Joanna Rosińczuk, Robert Dymarek, Tomasz Halski & Winfried Schneider
Pages: 1545-1554
Published online: 07 Oct 2015
AbstractforComparison of efficacy of the intermittent pneumatic compression with a high- and low-pressure application in reducing the lower limbs phlebolymphedema | Full Text | References | PDF (3.5 MB)
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Prognostic nutritional index before adjuvant chemotherapy predicts chemotherapy compliance and survival among patients with non-small-cell lung cancer
Katsuhiko Shimizu, Riki Okita, Shinsuke Saisho, Takuro Yukawa, Ai Maeda, Yuji Nojima & Masao Nakata
Pages: 1555-1561
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrognostic nutritional index before adjuvant chemotherapy predicts chemotherapy compliance and survival among patients with non-small-cell lung cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (398.9 KB)
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Review Article
Pharmacologic rationale underlying the therapeutic effects of tiotropium/olodaterol in COPD
Girolamo Pelaia, Alessandro Vatrella, Maria Teresa Busceti, Luca Gallelli, Cecilia Calabrese, Rosa Terracciano, Nicola Lombardo & Rosario Maselli
Pages: 1563-1572
Published online: 08 Oct 2015
AbstractforPharmacologic rationale underlying the therapeutic effects of tiotropium/olodaterol in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (963.8 KB)
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Article Commentary
Pulse oximetry in bronchiolitis: is it needed?
Mohamed A Hendaus, Fatima A Jomha & Ahmed H Alhammadi
Pages: 1573-1578
Published online: 12 Oct 2015
AbstractforPulse oximetry in bronchiolitis: is it needed? | Full Text | References | PDF (221.8 KB)
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Letter
Successful administration of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation through the modified Blalock–Taussig operation in an infant with graft dysfunction after the Norwood procedure
Megumi Kanao-Kanda, Takayuki Kunisawa, Kunihiko Yamamoto, Hirotsugu Kanda & Hiroshi Iwasaki
Pages: 1579-1580
Published online: 13 Oct 2015
CitationforSuccessful administration of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation through the modified Blalock–Taussig operation in an infant with graft dysfunction after the Norwood procedure | Full Text | References | PDF (169.6 KB)
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Article
Hydrogen-rich saline may be an effective and specific novel treatment for osteoradionecrosis of the jaw
Yuanli Chen, Chunlin Zong, Yuxuan Guo & Lei Tian
Pages: 1581-1585
Published online: 14 Oct 2015
AbstractforHydrogen-rich saline may be an effective and specific novel treatment for osteoradionecrosis of the jaw | Full Text | References | PDF (252.5 KB)
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Article
Mandibular bone mineral density in patients with Behçet’s disease
Fatih Asutay, Yusuf Atalay, Ahmet Hüseyin Acar, Hilal Asutay, Selma Eroğlu & Muammer Çağrı Burdurlu
Pages: 1587-1591
Published online: 14 Oct 2015
AbstractforMandibular bone mineral density in patients with Behçet’s disease | Full Text | References | PDF (290.5 KB)
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Feasibility of full and rapid neuromuscular blockade recovery with sugammadex in myasthenia gravis patients undergoing surgery – a series of 117 cases
Tomas Vymazal, Martina Krecmerova, Vladimír Bicek & Robert Lischke
Pages: 1593-1596
Published online: 15 Oct 2015
AbstractforFeasibility of full and rapid neuromuscular blockade recovery with sugammadex in myasthenia gravis patients undergoing surgery – a series of 117 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (159 KB)
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Symptomatic flexible flatfoot in adults: subtalar arthroereisis
Fırat Ozan, Fatih Doğar, Kürşat Gençer, Şemmi Koyuncu, Fatih Vatansever, Fuat Duygulu & Taşkın Altay
Pages: 1597-1602
Published online: 16 Oct 2015
AbstractforSymptomatic flexible flatfoot in adults: subtalar arthroereisis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Patterns of treatment and costs of intermediate and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma management in four Italian centers
Giorgio Lorenzo Colombo, Calogero Cammà, Adolfo Francesco Attili, Roberto Ganga, Giovanni Battista Gaeta, Giuseppina Brancaccio, Jean Marie Franzini, Marco Volpe & Giuseppe Turchetti
Pages: 1603-1612
Published online: 19 Oct 2015
AbstractforPatterns of treatment and costs of intermediate and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma management in four Italian centers | Full Text | References | PDF (597.9 KB)
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The role of blood groups in the development of diabetes mellitus after gestational diabetes mellitus
Hatice Karagoz, Abdulsamet Erden, Ozerhan Ozer, Kubra Esmeray, Ali Cetinkaya, Deniz Avci, Samet Karahan, Mustafa Basak, Kadir Bulut, Hasan Mutlu & Yasin Simsek
Pages: 1613-1617
Published online: 19 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe role of blood groups in the development of diabetes mellitus after gestational diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (184.5 KB)
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Effect of fluid loading on left ventricular volume and stroke volume variability in patients with end-stage renal disease: a pilot study
Hirotsugu Kanda, Yuji Hirasaki, Takafumi Iida, Megumi Kanao-Kanda, Yuki Toyama, Takayuki Kunisawa & Hiroshi Iwasaki
Pages: 1619-1625
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforEffect of fluid loading on left ventricular volume and stroke volume variability in patients with end-stage renal disease: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (768.9 KB)
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Decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury patients with fixed dilated pupils
Xiang Mao, Guozhuan Miao, Shuyu Hao, Xiaogang Tao, Zonggang Hou, Huan Li, Runfa Tian, Hao Zhang, Te Lu, Jun Ma, Xiaodong Zhang, Hongwei Cheng & Baiyun Liu
Pages: 1627-1633
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforDecompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury patients with fixed dilated pupils | Full Text | References | PDF (473.7 KB)
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Critical appraisal of extended-release hydrocodone for chronic pain: patient considerations
Harry J Gould III & Dennis Paul
Pages: 1635-1640
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforCritical appraisal of extended-release hydrocodone for chronic pain: patient considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (174.3 KB)
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The relationships between blood pressure, blood glucose, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Turkish women
Huseyin Altug Cakmak, Burcu Dincgez Cakmak, Ayse Ender Yumru, Serkan Aslan, Asim Enhos, Ali Kemal Kalkan, Ebru Inci Coskun, Abdullah Serdar Acikgoz & Suat Karatas
Pages: 1641-1648
Published online: 30 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe relationships between blood pressure, blood glucose, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Turkish women | Full Text | References | PDF (991.5 KB)
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Managing gastroesophageal reflux disease – comparative efficacy and outcomes of dexlansoprazole MR
Jeanetta W Frye & David A Peura
Pages: 1649-1656
Published online: 30 Oct 2015
AbstractforManaging gastroesophageal reflux disease – comparative efficacy and outcomes of dexlansoprazole MR | Full Text | References | PDF (596.1 KB)
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New developments in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: potential use of cariprazine
Felix-Martin Werner & Rafael Coveñas
Pages: 1657-1661
Published online: 02 Nov 2015
AbstractforNew developments in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: potential use of cariprazine | Full Text | References | PDF (174.6 KB)
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Bortezomib in mantle cell lymphoma: comparative therapeutic outcomes
Nishanth Vallumsetla, Jonas Paludo & Prashant Kapoor
Pages: 1663-1674
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforBortezomib in mantle cell lymphoma: comparative therapeutic outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (256.5 KB)
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Association of epicardial adipose tissue thickness and inflammation parameters with CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Serkan Akdag, Hakki Simsek, Musa Sahin, Aytac Akyol, Ramazan Duz & Naci Babat
Pages: 1675-1681
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforAssociation of epicardial adipose tissue thickness and inflammation parameters with CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (626.2 KB)
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Hemogram parameters for predicting pulmonary embolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis
Hakki Kaya & Recep Kurt
Pages: 1683-1685
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
First Page PreviewforHemogram parameters for predicting pulmonary embolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis | Full Text | References | PDF (179.6 KB)
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Evidence-based treatments for cluster headache
Rubesh Gooriah, Alina Buture & Fayyaz Ahmed
Pages: 1687-1696
Published online: 09 Nov 2015
AbstractforEvidence-based treatments for cluster headache | Full Text | References | PDF (224.8 KB)
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Systemic spread of tuberculosis after surgery for a splenic tuberculous abscess without postoperational antituberculosis treatment: a case report
Dong Yan, Cheng-Li Zhong & Lan-Juan Li
Pages: 1697-1700
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforSystemic spread of tuberculosis after surgery for a splenic tuberculous abscess without postoperational antituberculosis treatment: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Clinical development of nintedanib for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
Masayuki Takeda, Isamu Okamoto & Kazuhiko Nakagawa
Pages: 1701-1706
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
AbstractforClinical development of nintedanib for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (186.7 KB)
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Comparison between anterior cervical discectomy with fusion and anterior cervical corpectomy with fusion for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a meta-analysis
Qi Fei, Jinjun Li, Nan Su, Bingqiang Wang, Dong Li, Hai Meng, Qi Wang, Jisheng Lin, Zhao Ma & Yong Yang
Pages: 1707-1718
Published online: 17 Nov 2015
AbstractforComparison between anterior cervical discectomy with fusion and anterior cervical corpectomy with fusion for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Long-term safety and efficacy of infliximab for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
Ofir Elalouf & Ori Elkayam
Pages: 1719-1726
Published online: 19 Nov 2015
AbstractforLong-term safety and efficacy of infliximab for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis | Full Text | References | PDF (560.4 KB)
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A case of Descemet’s membrane detachments and tears during phacoemulsification
Yong Wang & Huaijin Guan
Pages: 1727-1729
Published online: 19 Nov 2015
AbstractforA case of Descemet’s membrane detachments and tears during phacoemulsification | Full Text | References | PDF (595.9 KB)
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The limits of oral therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension management
Qian-Qian Liu & Zhi-Cheng Jing
Pages: 1731-1741
Published online: 23 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe limits of oral therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension management | Full Text | References | PDF (275.4 KB)
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The role of NOS2A −954G/C and vascular endothelial growth factor +936C/T polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nonproliferative retinopathy risk management
Mihai Dumitru Porojan, Andreea Cătană, Radu A Popp, Dan L Dumitrascu & Cornelia Bala
Pages: 1743-1748
Published online: 27 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe role of NOS2A −954G/C and vascular endothelial growth factor +936C/T polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nonproliferative retinopathy risk management | Full Text | References | PDF (266.4 KB)
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Spotlight on rituximab in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis: current perspectives
Philipp Moog & Klaus Thuermel
Pages: 1749-1758
Published online: 27 Nov 2015
AbstractforSpotlight on rituximab in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (215.6 KB)
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Bevacizumab for glioblastoma
Yoshitaka Narita
Pages: 1759-1765
Published online: 01 Dec 2015
AbstractforBevacizumab for glioblastoma | Full Text | References | PDF (180.6 KB)
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Profile of secukinumab in the treatment of psoriasis: current perspectives
Michael Roman, Vandana K Madkan & Melvin W Chiu
Pages: 1767-1777
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforProfile of secukinumab in the treatment of psoriasis: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (259.5 KB)
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Hypercalcemia of malignancy and new treatment options
Hillel Sternlicht & Ilya G Glezerman
Pages: 1779-1788
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforHypercalcemia of malignancy and new treatment options | Full Text | References | PDF (340.6 KB)
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Medical devices for restless legs syndrome – clinical utility of the Relaxis pad
Ulrike H Mitchell
Pages: 1789-1794
Published online: 03 Dec 2015
AbstractforMedical devices for restless legs syndrome – clinical utility of the Relaxis pad | Full Text | References | PDF (252.2 KB)
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Scaling and root planning, and locally delivered minocycline reduces the load of Prevotella intermedia in an interdependent pattern, correlating with symptomatic improvements of chronic periodontitis: a short-term randomized clinical trial
Shuli Deng, Ying Wang, Wei Sun, Hui Chen & Gang Wu
Pages: 1795-1803
Published online: 04 Dec 2015
AbstractforScaling and root planning, and locally delivered minocycline reduces the load of Prevotella intermedia in an interdependent pattern, correlating with symptomatic improvements of chronic periodontitis: a short-term randomized clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (499.8 KB)
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Differential pharmacology and clinical utility of long-acting bronchodilators in COPD – focus on olodaterol
Maria Gabriella Matera, Josuel Ora & Mario Cazzola
Pages: 1805-1811
Published online: 04 Dec 2015
AbstractforDifferential pharmacology and clinical utility of long-acting bronchodilators in COPD – focus on olodaterol | Full Text | References | PDF (254 KB)
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Docetaxel-related interstitial pneumonitis
Chung-Jen Wang, Hou-Tai Chang & Cheng-Yu Chang
Pages: 1813-1816
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforDocetaxel-related interstitial pneumonitis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.5 MB)
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Lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of childhood pneumonia: a safe and accurate imaging mode
Mohamed Ata Hendaus, Fatima Ahmed Jomha & Ahmed Hassan Alhammadi
Pages: 1817-1818
Published online: 09 Dec 2015
AbstractforLung ultrasound for the diagnosis of childhood pneumonia: a safe and accurate imaging mode | Full Text | References | PDF (127.3 KB)
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Early myocardial damage assessment in dystrophinopathies using 99Tcm-MIBI gated myocardial perfusion imaging
Li Zhang, Zhe Liu, Ke-You Hu, Qing-Bao Tian, Ling-Ge Wei, Zhe Zhao, Hong-Rui Shen & Jing Hu
Pages: 1819-1827
Published online: 10 Dec 2015
AbstractforEarly myocardial damage assessment in dystrophinopathies using 99Tcm-MIBI gated myocardial perfusion imaging | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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The effect of low-sodium dialysate on ambulatory blood pressure measurement parameters in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Serkan Akdag, Aytac Akyol, Huseyin Altug Cakmak, Aydin Rodi Tosu, Muntecep Asker, Mehmet Yaman, Naci Babat, Yasemin Soyoral, Muhammed Bilal Cegin, Ali Kemal Gur & Hasan Ali Gumrukcuoglu
Pages: 1829-1835
Published online: 11 Dec 2015
AbstractforThe effect of low-sodium dialysate on ambulatory blood pressure measurement parameters in patients undergoing hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (287.8 KB)
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Enema reduction of intussusception: the success rate of hydrostatic and pneumatic reduction
Jiraporn Khorana, Jesda Singhavejsakul, Nuthapong Ukarapol, Mongkol Laohapensang, Junsujee Wakhanrittee & Jayanton Patumanond
Pages: 1837-1842
Published online: 15 Dec 2015
AbstractforEnema reduction of intussusception: the success rate of hydrostatic and pneumatic reduction | Full Text | References | PDF (277.9 KB)
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Are atrophic long-bone nonunions associated with low-grade infections?
Ulrike Dapunt, Ole Spranger, Simone Gantz, Irene Burckhardt, Stefan Zimmermann, Gerhard Schmidmaier & Arash Moghaddam
Pages: 1843-1852
Published online: 15 Dec 2015
AbstractforAre atrophic long-bone nonunions associated with low-grade infections? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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USP18 downregulation in peripheral blood mononuclear cells predicts nonresponse to interferon-based triple therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C, genotype 1: a pilot study
Sona Frankova, Milan Jirsa, Dusan Merta, Magdalena Neroldova, Petr Urbanek, Renata Senkerikova, Julius Spicak & Jan Sperl
Pages: 1853-1861
Published online: 17 Dec 2015
AbstractforUSP18 downregulation in peripheral blood mononuclear cells predicts nonresponse to interferon-based triple therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C, genotype 1: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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