Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, Volume 12, Issue (2016)

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Case Report
Coexistence of squamous cell tracheal papilloma and carcinoma treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: a case report
Dimitrios Paliouras, Apostolos Gogakos, Thomas Rallis, Fotios Chatzinikolaou, Christos Asteriou, Georgios Tagarakis, John Organtzis, Kosmas Tsakiridis, Drosos Tsavlis, Athanasios Zissimopoulos, Ioannis Kioumis, Wolfgang Hohenforst-Schmidt, Konstantinos Zarogoulidis, Paul Zarogoulidis & Nikolaos Barbetakis
Pages: 1-4
Published online: 21 Dec 2015
AbstractforCoexistence of squamous cell tracheal papilloma and carcinoma treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (589.6 KB)
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The role of additional computed tomography in the decision-making process on the secondary prevention in patients after systemic cerebral thrombolysis
Piotr Sobolewski, Grzegorz Kozera, Wiktor Szczuchniak & Walenty M Nyka
Pages: 5-10
Published online: 23 Dec 2015
AbstractforThe role of additional computed tomography in the decision-making process on the secondary prevention in patients after systemic cerebral thrombolysis | Full Text | References | PDF (275.6 KB)
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Abnormal expression levels of sMICA and NKG2D are correlated with poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer
Jiong Chen, Hong Xu & Xing-Xing Zhu
Pages: 11-18
Published online: 22 Dec 2015
AbstractforAbnormal expression levels of sMICA and NKG2D are correlated with poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Cone-beam computed tomography study of the root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent anterior teeth in a Chongqing population
Yang Zhengyan, Lu Keke, Wang Fei, Li Yueheng & Zhou Zhi
Pages: 19-25
Published online: 23 Dec 2015
AbstractforCone-beam computed tomography study of the root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent anterior teeth in a Chongqing population | Full Text | References | PDF (732.5 KB)
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Review

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A critical appraisal of atomoxetine in the management of ADHD
Ann C Childress
Pages: 27-39
Published online: 23 Dec 2015
AbstractforA critical appraisal of atomoxetine in the management of ADHD | Full Text | References | PDF (286.5 KB)
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Particulate matter is associated with sputum culture conversion in patients with culture-positive tuberculosis
Kuan-Yuan Chen, Kai-Jen Chuang, Hui-Chiao Liu, Kang-Yun Lee, Po-Hao Feng, Chien-Ling Su, Chii-Lan Lin, Chun-Nin Lee & Hsiao-Chi Chuang
Pages: 41-46
Published online: 06 Jan 2016
AbstractforParticulate matter is associated with sputum culture conversion in patients with culture-positive tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (342.2 KB)
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Treatment of Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation using autogenous semitendinosus tendon graft and endobutton technique
Gang Ye, Chao-An Peng, Hua-Bin Sun, Jing Xiao & Kang Zhu
Pages: 47-51
Published online: 11 Jan 2016
AbstractforTreatment of Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation using autogenous semitendinosus tendon graft and endobutton technique | Full Text | References | PDF (427.7 KB)
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Review

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Profile of eliglustat tartrate in the management of Gaucher disease
Annalisa Sechi, Andrea Dardis & Bruno Bembi
Pages: 53-58
Published online: 11 Jan 2016
AbstractforProfile of eliglustat tartrate in the management of Gaucher disease | Full Text | References | PDF (185.2 KB)
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery reduces early postoperative stress. A single-institutional prospective randomized study
Christos Asteriou, Achilleas Lazopoulos, Thomas Rallis, Apostolos S Gogakos, Dimitrios Paliouras, Kosmas Tsakiridis, Athanasios Zissimopoulos, Drosos Tsavlis, Konstantinos Porpodis, Wolfgang Hohenforst-Schmidt, Ioannis Kioumis, John Organtzis, Konstantinos Zarogoulidis, Paul Zarogoulidis & Nikolaos Barbetakis
Pages: 59-65
Published online: 12 Jan 2016
AbstractforVideo-assisted thoracic surgery reduces early postoperative stress. A single-institutional prospective randomized study | Full Text | References | PDF (557.5 KB)
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Comparison of three approaches of Bernese periacetabular osteotomy
Dianzhong Luo, Hong Zhang & Weijia Zhang
Pages: 67-72
Published online: 12 Jan 2016
AbstractforComparison of three approaches of Bernese periacetabular osteotomy | Full Text | References | PDF (909.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The value of trabectedin in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma
Tomoki Nakamura, Akihiko Matsumine & Akihiro Sudo
Pages: 73-79
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforThe value of trabectedin in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma | Full Text | References | PDF (209.7 KB)
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Effects of propofol versus sevoflurane on cerebral oxygenation and cognitive outcome in patients with impaired cerebral oxygenation
Jun-ying Guo, Jie-yu Fang, San-rong Xu, Ming Wei & Wen-qi Huang
Pages: 81-85
Published online: 18 Jan 2016
AbstractforEffects of propofol versus sevoflurane on cerebral oxygenation and cognitive outcome in patients with impaired cerebral oxygenation | Full Text | References | PDF (474.1 KB)
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Reduction of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus pharyngo-tonsillar infections associated with use of the oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12: a retrospective observational study
Giuseppe Gregori, Ornella Righi, Paolo Risso, Goffreda Boiardi, Giovanni Demuru, Anna Ferzetti, Antonio Galli, Marco Ghisoni, Sonia Lenzini, Claudio Marenghi, Caterina Mura, Roberto Sacchetti & Lucia Suzzani
Pages: 87-92
Published online: 19 Jan 2016
AbstractforReduction of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus pharyngo-tonsillar infections associated with use of the oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12: a retrospective observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (203.6 KB)
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Risk factors associated with postoperative pain after ophthalmic surgery: a prospective study
Mladen Lesin, Mirna Dzaja Lozo, Zeljka Duplancic-Sundov, Ivana Dzaja, Nikolina Davidovic, Adriana Banozic & Livia Puljak
Pages: 93-102
Published online: 22 Jan 2016
AbstractforRisk factors associated with postoperative pain after ophthalmic surgery: a prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (379.2 KB)
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A new modified technique of laparoscopic needle catheter jejunostomy: a 2-year follow-up study
Peng Ye, Liping Zeng, Fenghao Sun, Zhou An, Zhoubin Li & Jian Hu
Pages: 103-108
Published online: 25 Jan 2016
AbstractforA new modified technique of laparoscopic needle catheter jejunostomy: a 2-year follow-up study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Review

Review Article
A critical appraisal of paliperidone long-acting injection in the treatment of schizoaffective disorder
Pierre Chue & James Chue
Pages: 109-116
Published online: 27 Jan 2016
AbstractforA critical appraisal of paliperidone long-acting injection in the treatment of schizoaffective disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (256.2 KB)
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Association of nuclear and mitochondrial genes with audiological examinations in Iranian patients with nonaminoglycoside antibiotics-induced hearing loss
Maryam Balali, Behnam Kamalidehghan, Mohammad Farhadi, Fatemeh Ahmadipour, Mahmoud Dehghani Ashkezari, Mohsen Rezaei Hemami, Hossein Arabzadeh, Masoumeh Falah, Goh Yong Meng & Massoud Houshmand
Pages: 117-128
Published online: 28 Jan 2016
AbstractforAssociation of nuclear and mitochondrial genes with audiological examinations in Iranian patients with nonaminoglycoside antibiotics-induced hearing loss | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Nutritional management in an elderly man with esophageal and gastric necrosis after caustic soda ingestion: a case report
Mariangela Rondanelli, Gabriella Peroni, Alessandra Miccono, Fabio Guerriero, Davide Guido & Simone Perna
Pages: 129-133
Published online: 04 Feb 2016
AbstractforNutritional management in an elderly man with esophageal and gastric necrosis after caustic soda ingestion: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (244.3 KB)
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Sudoscan as a noninvasive tool to assess sudomotor dysfunction in patients with Fabry disease: results from a case–control study
Pauline Sahuc, Laurent Chiche, Bertrand Dussol, Jean Pouget & Jérôme Franques
Pages: 135-138
Published online: 02 Feb 2016
AbstractforSudoscan as a noninvasive tool to assess sudomotor dysfunction in patients with Fabry disease: results from a case–control study | Full Text | References | PDF (304.8 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Effect of a nonsurgical treatment program on the gait pattern of idiopathic toe walking: a case report
Andrzej Szopa, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa, Weronika Gallert-Kopyto, Wojciech Kiebzak & Ryszard Plinta
Pages: 139-146
Published online: 10 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffect of a nonsurgical treatment program on the gait pattern of idiopathic toe walking: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Considerations on patient-related outcomes with the use of botulinum toxins: is switching products safe?
Avram Fraint, Padmaja Vittal & Cynthia Comella
Pages: 147-154
Published online: 05 Feb 2016
AbstractforConsiderations on patient-related outcomes with the use of botulinum toxins: is switching products safe? | Full Text | References | PDF (216.4 KB)
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A retrospective drug use evaluation of cabergoline for lactation inhibition at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Qatar
Doua AlSaad, Samah ElSalem, Palli Valapila Abdulrouf, Binny Thomas, Tayseer Alsaad, Afif Ahmed & Moza AlHail
Pages: 155-160
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforA retrospective drug use evaluation of cabergoline for lactation inhibition at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Qatar | Full Text | References | PDF (384.1 KB)
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Case Series

Intermittent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation for the treatment of persistent periprosthetic hip infections: a report of two cases
Mehmet Salih Söylemez, Korhan Özkan, Bülent Kılıç & Samet Erinç
Pages: 161-166
Published online: 10 Feb 2016
AbstractforIntermittent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation for the treatment of persistent periprosthetic hip infections: a report of two cases | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Optimal medical therapy for secondary prevention after an acute coronary syndrome: 18-month follow-up results at a tertiary teaching hospital in South Korea
Hee Ja Byeon, Young-Mo Yang & Eun Joo Choi
Pages: 167-175
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforOptimal medical therapy for secondary prevention after an acute coronary syndrome: 18-month follow-up results at a tertiary teaching hospital in South Korea | Full Text | References | PDF (332 KB)
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Intravitreal ketorolac for the treatment of chronic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery
Miltiadis K Tsilimbaris, Chrysanthi Tsika & George D Kymionis
Pages: 177-182
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforIntravitreal ketorolac for the treatment of chronic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Article
Low-back pain at the emergency department: still not being managed?
Alessandro Rizzardo, Luca Miceli, Rym Bednarova, Giovanni Maria Guadagnin, Rodolfo Sbrojavacca & Giorgio Della Rocca
Pages: 183-187
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforLow-back pain at the emergency department: still not being managed? | Full Text | References | PDF (213.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
IgG4-related disease: current challenges and future prospects
David Lang, Jochen Zwerina & Herwig Pieringer
Pages: 189-199
Published online: 15 Feb 2016
AbstractforIgG4-related disease: current challenges and future prospects | Full Text | References | PDF (731.1 KB)
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Evaluation of a new tablet formulation of deferasirox to reduce chronic iron overload after long-term blood transfusions
Anna W Chalmers & Jamile M Shammo
Pages: 201-208
Published online: 15 Feb 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of a new tablet formulation of deferasirox to reduce chronic iron overload after long-term blood transfusions | Full Text | References | PDF (225.1 KB)
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New combinations in the treatment of COPD: rationale for aclidinium–formoterol
Cristoforo Incorvaia, Marcello Montagni, Elena Makri & Erminia Ridolo
Pages: 209-215
Published online: 15 Feb 2016
AbstractforNew combinations in the treatment of COPD: rationale for aclidinium–formoterol | Full Text | References | PDF (208.5 KB)
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Influence of MDR1 methylation on the curative effect of interventional embolism chemotherapy for cervical cancer
Zhi Huang, Shuai Zhang, Yaping Shen, Weixin Liu, Jipu Long & Shi Zhou
Pages: 217-223
Published online: 15 Feb 2016
AbstractforInfluence of MDR1 methylation on the curative effect of interventional embolism chemotherapy for cervical cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Review

Review Article
New developments in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections: considerations for the effective use of dalbavancin
Janelle J Juul, Caitlin F Mullins, William J Peppard & Angela M Huang
Pages: 225-232
Published online: 16 Feb 2016
AbstractforNew developments in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections: considerations for the effective use of dalbavancin | Full Text | References | PDF (238.7 KB)
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Drug-related problems in a sample of outpatients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study from Jordan
Sayer I Al-Azzam, Karem H Alzoubi, Salah AbuRuz & Qais Alefan
Pages: 233-239
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforDrug-related problems in a sample of outpatients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study from Jordan | Full Text | References | PDF (233.5 KB)
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Effectiveness of the clinical pharmacist in reducing mortality in hospitalized cardiac patients: a propensity score-matched analysis
Xiao-bo Zhai, Zhi-chun Gu & Xiao-yan Liu
Pages: 241-250
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffectiveness of the clinical pharmacist in reducing mortality in hospitalized cardiac patients: a propensity score-matched analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (298.4 KB)
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Bacterial profile of urinary tract infection and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among pregnant women attending at Antenatal Clinic in Dil Chora Referral Hospital, Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia
Behailu Derese, Haji Kedir, Zelalem Teklemariam, Fitsum Weldegebreal & Senthilkumar Balakrishnan
Pages: 251-260
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforBacterial profile of urinary tract infection and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among pregnant women attending at Antenatal Clinic in Dil Chora Referral Hospital, Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (355.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Fingolimod for multiple sclerosis and emerging indications: appropriate patient selection, safety precautions, and special considerations
Ilya Ayzenberg, Robert Hoepner & Ingo Kleiter
Pages: 261-272
Published online: 19 Feb 2016
AbstractforFingolimod for multiple sclerosis and emerging indications: appropriate patient selection, safety precautions, and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (358 KB)
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Is ketamine a lifesaving agent in childhood acute severe asthma?
Mohamed A Hendaus, Fatima A Jomha & Ahmed H Alhammadi
Pages: 273-279
Published online: 22 Feb 2016
AbstractforIs ketamine a lifesaving agent in childhood acute severe asthma? | Full Text | References | PDF (188.7 KB)
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Effect of red yeast rice combined with antioxidants on lipid pattern, hs-CRP level, and endothelial function in moderately hypercholesterolemic subjects
Arrigo F G Cicero, Martino Morbini, Angelo Parini, Riccardo Urso, Martina Rosticci, Elisa Grandi & Claudio Borghi
Pages: 281-286
Published online: 23 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffect of red yeast rice combined with antioxidants on lipid pattern, hs-CRP level, and endothelial function in moderately hypercholesterolemic subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (212.4 KB)
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Ethyl pyruvate protects against sepsis by regulating energy metabolism
Hongjun Kang, Zhi Mao, Yan Zhao, Ting Yin, Qing Song, Liang Pan, Xin Hu, Jie Hu & Feihu Zhou
Pages: 287-294
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforEthyl pyruvate protects against sepsis by regulating energy metabolism | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Radiofrequency ablation versus resection for Barcelona clinic liver cancer very early/early stage hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review
Zhen-Xin He, Pu Xiang, Jian-Ping Gong, Nan-Sheng Cheng & Wei Zhang
Pages: 295-303
Published online: 23 Feb 2016
AbstractforRadiofrequency ablation versus resection for Barcelona clinic liver cancer very early/early stage hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (679.9 KB)
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Male sex, height, weight, and body mass index can increase external pressure to calf region using knee-crutch-type leg holder system in lithotomy position
Ju Mizuno & Toru Takahashi
Pages: 305-312
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforMale sex, height, weight, and body mass index can increase external pressure to calf region using knee-crutch-type leg holder system in lithotomy position | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review Article
Clinical utility of nivolumab in the treatment of advanced melanoma
Ramsey Asmar, Jessica Yang & Richard D Carvajal
Pages: 313-325
Published online: 26 Feb 2016
AbstractforClinical utility of nivolumab in the treatment of advanced melanoma | Full Text | References | PDF (454.1 KB)
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Evaluation of safety and efficacy of zonisamide in adult patients with partial, generalized, and combined seizures: an open labeled, noncomparative, observational Indian study
Amitabh Dash, Sangeeta Ravat, Avathvadi Venkatesan Srinivasan, Ashutosh Shetty, Vivek Kumar, Renu Achtani, Vivek Narain Mathur, Boby Varkey Maramattom, Veeresh Bajpai, Nanjappa C Manjunath, Randhi Venkata Narayana & Suyog Mehta
Pages: 327-334
Published online: 29 Feb 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of safety and efficacy of zonisamide in adult patients with partial, generalized, and combined seizures: an open labeled, noncomparative, observational Indian study | Full Text | References | PDF (544.3 KB)
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TotalTrack video intubating laryngeal mask in super-obese patients – series of cases
Tomasz Gaszynski
Pages: 335-338
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
AbstractforTotalTrack video intubating laryngeal mask in super-obese patients – series of cases | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Review Article
Dimethyl fumarate in the management of multiple sclerosis: appropriate patient selection and special considerations
Luca Prosperini & Simona Pontecorvo
Pages: 339-350
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
AbstractforDimethyl fumarate in the management of multiple sclerosis: appropriate patient selection and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (373.8 KB)
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Letter
The use of oral suspension and rationally prescribing alternatives may be supplemental to the implementation of clopidogrel new algorithm comprising CYP2C19 pharmacogenetics and drug interactions
Meng Chen & Quan Zhou
Pages: 351-352
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
CitationforThe use of oral suspension and rationally prescribing alternatives may be supplemental to the implementation of clopidogrel new algorithm comprising CYP2C19 pharmacogenetics and drug interactions | Full Text | References | PDF (186.9 KB)
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Reduction in total recurrent cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal <70 mg/dL: a real-life cohort in a developing country
Surarong Chinwong, Jayanton Patumanond, Dujrudee Chinwong, John Joseph Hall & Arintaya Phrommintikul
Pages: 353-360
Published online: 03 Mar 2016
AbstractforReduction in total recurrent cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal <70 mg/dL: a real-life cohort in a developing country | Full Text | References | PDF (313.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Allergic diseases among children: nutritional prevention and intervention
Mohamed A Hendaus, Fatima A Jomha & Mohammad Ehlayel
Pages: 361-372
Published online: 07 Mar 2016
AbstractforAllergic diseases among children: nutritional prevention and intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (720.3 KB)
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Comparison of propofol–hydromorphone and propofol–dexmedetomidine in patients with intubation after maxillofacial plastic surgery
Wei Peng, Tiejun Zhang & Yanlin Wang
Pages: 373-377
Published online: 08 Mar 2016
AbstractforComparison of propofol–hydromorphone and propofol–dexmedetomidine in patients with intubation after maxillofacial plastic surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (348.1 KB)
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Effect of Ascaris lumbricoides infection on T helper cell type 2 in rural Egyptian children
Naglaa M Shalaby & Nehad M Shalaby
Pages: 379-385
Published online: 09 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffect of Ascaris lumbricoides infection on T helper cell type 2 in rural Egyptian children | Full Text | References | PDF (404.2 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Cone-beam computed tomography study of the root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent anterior teeth in a Chongqing population [Corrigendum]
Page: 387
Published online: 10 Mar 2016
CitationforCone-beam computed tomography study of the root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent anterior teeth in a Chongqing population [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (87.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Concentrated insulins: the new basal insulins
Elizabeth M Lamos, Lisa M Younk & Stephen N Davis
Pages: 389-400
Published online: 09 Mar 2016
AbstractforConcentrated insulins: the new basal insulins | Full Text | References | PDF (359.6 KB)
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Methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation: review and meta-analyses for objective plus subjective efficacy and safety outcomes
Waldemar Siemens & Gerhild Becker
Pages: 401-412
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforMethylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation: review and meta-analyses for objective plus subjective efficacy and safety outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (750.1 KB)
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Antibiotic prescribing and resistance: knowledge level of medical students of clinical years of University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Mainul Haque, Nor Iza A Rahman, Zainal Zulkifli & Salwani Ismail
Pages: 413-426
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforAntibiotic prescribing and resistance: knowledge level of medical students of clinical years of University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia | Full Text | References | PDF (855.3 KB)
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Prevalence of diabetes and determinants: evidence from a minority region in People’s Republic of China
Qingyun Chen, Yanhua Yi, Ning Xia, Chunling Li, Zuojie Luo, Gaoming Huang, Ying Chen, Shumin Li, Luhua Lai, Mingdeng Wang, Jing Tan, Jie Zhang, Hanlei Shen, Bixun Li, Feiqun Su, Hua Wei, Xia Dai, Fengji Lu & Shuilian Li
Pages: 427-433
Published online: 14 Mar 2016
AbstractforPrevalence of diabetes and determinants: evidence from a minority region in People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (350.4 KB)
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The effect of sitagliptin on cardiovascular risk profile in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study
Sooyoung Shin & Hyunah Kim
Pages: 435-444
Published online: 15 Mar 2016
AbstractforThe effect of sitagliptin on cardiovascular risk profile in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (524.8 KB)
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Review Article
Development and novel therapeutics in hepatocellular carcinoma: a review
Pravinkumar Vishwanath Ingle, Sarah Zakiah Samsudin, Pei Qi Chan, Mei Kei Ng, Li Xuan Heng, Siu Ching Yap, Amy Siaw Hui Chai & Audrey San Ying Wong
Pages: 445-455
Published online: 16 Mar 2016
AbstractforDevelopment and novel therapeutics in hepatocellular carcinoma: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (544.5 KB)
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Post-stroke bacteriuria among stroke patients attending a physiotherapy clinic in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Eric S Donkor, Amos Akumwena, Philip K Amoo, Mayowa O Owolabi, Thor Aspelund & Vilmundur Gudnason
Pages: 457-462
Published online: 17 Mar 2016
AbstractforPost-stroke bacteriuria among stroke patients attending a physiotherapy clinic in Ghana: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (232.7 KB)
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The impact of oxidized serum albumin on the oncotic pressure and hydration status of peritoneal dialysis patients
Kamal Hassan, Batya Kristal, Fadi Hassan, Saad Abo Saleh & Regina Michelis
Pages: 463-469
Published online: 24 Mar 2016
AbstractforThe impact of oxidized serum albumin on the oncotic pressure and hydration status of peritoneal dialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (544.7 KB)
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Combination therapies in the management of type 2 diabetes: the use of insulin degludec/liraglutide
Molly G Minze & Lisa M Chastain
Pages: 471-478
Published online: 29 Mar 2016
AbstractforCombination therapies in the management of type 2 diabetes: the use of insulin degludec/liraglutide | Full Text | References | PDF (207.5 KB)
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Guidelines for acute management of hyperammonemia in the Middle East region
Majid Alfadhel, Fuad Al Mutairi, Nawal Makhseed, Fatma Al Jasmi, Khalid Al-Thihli, Emtithal Al-Jishi, Moeenaldeen AlSayed, Zuhair N Al-Hassnan, Fathiya Al-Murshedi, Johannes Häberle, Tawfeg Ben-Omran & Middle East Hyperammonemia and Urea Cycle Disorders Scientific Group (MHUSG)
Pages: 479-487
Published online: 31 Mar 2016
AbstractforGuidelines for acute management of hyperammonemia in the Middle East region | Full Text | References | PDF (254 KB)
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Correlation of visceral adiposity index with chronic kidney disease in the People’s Republic of China: to rediscover the new clinical potential of an old indicator for visceral obesity
Xiaomeng Xu, Yan Zhao, Zhihong Zhao, Shuangshuang Zhu, Xinyu Liu, Chaomin Zhou, Xiaofei Shao, Yan Liang, Chongyang Duan, Harry Holthöfer & Hequn Zou
Pages: 489-494
Published online: 29 Mar 2016
AbstractforCorrelation of visceral adiposity index with chronic kidney disease in the People’s Republic of China: to rediscover the new clinical potential of an old indicator for visceral obesity | Full Text | References | PDF (522.7 KB)
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Impact of baseline characteristics on outcomes of carotid artery stenting in acute ischemic stroke patients
Cheng-Sheng Yu, Chih-Ming Lin, Chi-Kuang Liu & Henry Horng-Shing Lu
Pages: 495-504
Published online: 31 Mar 2016
AbstractforImpact of baseline characteristics on outcomes of carotid artery stenting in acute ischemic stroke patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Dysfunction of the thyroid gland during amiodarone therapy: a study of 297 cases
Agata Czarnywojtek, Maria Teresa Płazińska, Małgorzata Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak, Kosma Woliński, Adam Stangierski, Izabela Miechowicz, Joanna Waligórska-Stachura, Paweł Gut, Leszek Królicki, Maja Zioncheck & Marek Ruchała
Pages: 505-513
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforDysfunction of the thyroid gland during amiodarone therapy: a study of 297 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (571 KB)
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Management of children’s acute diarrhea by community pharmacies in five towns of Ethiopia: simulated client case study
Tadesse Melaku Abegaz, Sewunet Admasu Belachew, Tamrat Befekadu Abebe, Begashaw Melaku Gebresilassie, Fitsum Sebsibe Teni & Habtamu Gebremeskel Woldie
Pages: 515-526
Published online: 05 Apr 2016
AbstractforManagement of children’s acute diarrhea by community pharmacies in five towns of Ethiopia: simulated client case study | Full Text | References | PDF (859.6 KB)
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Clinical effects and safety of treating diabetic macular edema with intravitreal injection of ranibizumab combined with retinal photocoagulation
Panshi Yan, Cheng Qian, Wenzhan Wang, Yi Dong, Guangming Wan & Yue Chen
Pages: 527-533
Published online: 05 Apr 2016
AbstractforClinical effects and safety of treating diabetic macular edema with intravitreal injection of ranibizumab combined with retinal photocoagulation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Safe medication management and use of narcotics in a Joint Commission International-accredited academic medical center hospital in the People’s Republic of China
Xu Fang, Ling-ling Zhu, Sheng-dong Pan, Ping Xia, Meng Chen & Quan Zhou
Pages: 535-544
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforSafe medication management and use of narcotics in a Joint Commission International-accredited academic medical center hospital in the People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (425.3 KB)
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Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (Trevor disease) in the ankle
Fırat Ozan, Fatih Doğar, Kaan Gürbüz, Yakup Ekinci, Ökkeş Bilal & Eyyüp Sabri Öncel
Pages: 545-547
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforDysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (Trevor disease) in the ankle | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Patient considerations in the management of menopausal symptoms: role of conjugated estrogens with bazedoxifene
Risa Kagan, Steven R Goldstein, James H Pickar & Barry S Komm
Pages: 549-562
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPatient considerations in the management of menopausal symptoms: role of conjugated estrogens with bazedoxifene | Full Text | References | PDF (720.7 KB)
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Patient considerations and drug selection in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Maria A Trawinska, Ruwani D Rupesinghe & Simon P Hart
Pages: 563-574
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPatient considerations and drug selection in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Application of surgical navigation in styloidectomy for treating Eagle’s syndrome
Geng Dou, Yu Zhang, Chunlin Zong, Yuanli Chen, Yuxuan Guo & Lei Tian
Pages: 575-583
Published online: 12 Apr 2016
AbstractforApplication of surgical navigation in styloidectomy for treating Eagle’s syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria: a review of the newest antihistamine drug bilastine
Xue Yan Wang, Margaret Lim-Jurado, Narayanan Prepageran, Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn & De Yun Wang
Pages: 585-597
Published online: 13 Apr 2016
AbstractforTreatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria: a review of the newest antihistamine drug bilastine | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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The influence of methods of bariatric surgery for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Marek Bužga, Petra Maresova, Adela Seidlerova, Pavel Zonča, Pavol Holéczy & Kamil Kuča
Pages: 599-605
Published online: 15 Apr 2016
AbstractforThe influence of methods of bariatric surgery for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (379 KB)
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The application of nutrition support in conservative treatment of chylous ascites after abdominal surgery
Wu Pan, Shen-Yang Cai, Hai-Long Luo, Shu-Rui Ouyang, Wen-Duo Zhang, Zai-Rong Wei & Da-Li Wang
Pages: 607-612
Published online: 15 Apr 2016
AbstractforThe application of nutrition support in conservative treatment of chylous ascites after abdominal surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (621.7 KB)
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Effects of first-dose volume and exercise on the efficacy and tolerability of bowel preparations for colonoscopy in Chinese people
Ying Qin, Wei Liu, Songbai Lin & Xiangfeng Li
Pages: 613-616
Published online: 15 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffects of first-dose volume and exercise on the efficacy and tolerability of bowel preparations for colonoscopy in Chinese people | Full Text | References | PDF (161.6 KB)
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Are the blood groups of women with preeclampsia a risk factor for the development of hypertension postpartum?
Deniz Avci, Hatice Karagoz, Ozerhan Ozer, Kubra Esmeray, Kadir Bulut, Fatma Aykas, Ali Cetinkaya, Emine Uslu, Samet Karahan, Mustafa Basak & Abdulsamet Erden
Pages: 617-622
Published online: 19 Apr 2016
AbstractforAre the blood groups of women with preeclampsia a risk factor for the development of hypertension postpartum? | Full Text | References | PDF (197.9 KB)
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Cardiac, renal, and neurological benefits of preoperative levosimendan administration in patients with right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension undergoing cardiac surgery: evaluation with two biomarkers neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and neuronal enolase
José Luis Guerrero-Orriach, Daniel Ariza-Villanueva, Ana Florez-Vela, Lourdes Garrido-Sánchez, María Isabel Moreno-Cortés, Manuel Galán-Ortega, Alicia Ramírez-Fernández, Juan Alcaide Torres, Concepción Santiago Fernandez, Isabel Navarro Arce, José María Melero-Tejedor, Manuel Rubio-Navarro & José Cruz-Mañas
Pages: 623-630
Published online: 21 Apr 2016
AbstractforCardiac, renal, and neurological benefits of preoperative levosimendan administration in patients with right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension undergoing cardiac surgery: evaluation with two biomarkers neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and neuronal enolase | Full Text | References | PDF (364.5 KB)
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The Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease 12-item questionnaire: equivalence, reliability, validity, and feasibility of the touch-screen administration versus the paper-and-pencil version
Fausto Salaffi, Marco Di Carlo, Marina Carotti, Sonia Farah & Marwin Gutierrez
Pages: 631-642
Published online: 21 Apr 2016
AbstractforThe Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease 12-item questionnaire: equivalence, reliability, validity, and feasibility of the touch-screen administration versus the paper-and-pencil version | Full Text | References | PDF (679.3 KB)
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Absorbable scaphoid screw development: a comparative study on biomechanics
Yi Wang, Muguo Song, Yongqing Xu, Xiaoqing He & YueLiang Zhu
Pages: 643-650
Published online: 22 Apr 2016
AbstractforAbsorbable scaphoid screw development: a comparative study on biomechanics | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Are neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and platelet/lymphocyte ratio reliable parameters as prognostic indicators in malignant mesothelioma?
Seda Tural Onur, Sinem Nedime Sokucu, Levent Dalar, Sinem Iliaz, Kaan Kara, Songül Buyukkale & Sedat Altin
Pages: 651-656
Published online: 22 Apr 2016
AbstractforAre neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and platelet/lymphocyte ratio reliable parameters as prognostic indicators in malignant mesothelioma? | Full Text | References | PDF (415.8 KB)
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios: are they useful for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy?
Mehmet Akif Sargın, Murat Yassa, Bilge Dogan Taymur, Ayhan Celik, Emrah Ergun & Niyazi Tug
Pages: 657-665
Published online: 26 Apr 2016
AbstractforNeutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios: are they useful for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy? | Full Text | References | PDF (284.4 KB)
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Comparative risk impact of edoxaban in the management of stroke and venous thromboembolism
Katie B Tellor, Joseph S Van Tuyl & Anastasia L Armbruster
Pages: 667-674
Published online: 26 Apr 2016
AbstractforComparative risk impact of edoxaban in the management of stroke and venous thromboembolism | Full Text | References | PDF (227.6 KB)
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Comparison of anterior decompression and fusion versus laminoplasty in the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Weijun Liu, Ling Hu, Po-Hsin Chou, Ming Liu, Wusheng Kan & Junwen Wang
Pages: 675-685
Published online: 26 Apr 2016
AbstractforComparison of anterior decompression and fusion versus laminoplasty in the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy in combination with gemcitabine for unresectable pancreatic carcinoma
Wei Lv, Tao Yan, Guojin Wang, Wei Zhao, Tao Zhang & Dinghua Zhou
Pages: 687-691
Published online: 02 May 2016
AbstractforHigh-intensity focused ultrasound therapy in combination with gemcitabine for unresectable pancreatic carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (323.2 KB)
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Management of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: role of netupitant–palonosetron combination
Piotr K Janicki
Pages: 693-699
Published online: 02 May 2016
AbstractforManagement of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: role of netupitant–palonosetron combination | Full Text | References | PDF (192.6 KB)
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Diagnosis and screening of patients with hereditary angioedema in primary care
Maria Paula Henao, Jennifer L Kraschnewski, Theodore Kelbel & Timothy J Craig
Pages: 701-711
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforDiagnosis and screening of patients with hereditary angioedema in primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (253.8 KB)
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Effect of ketamine combined with butorphanol on emergence agitation of postoperative patients with gastric cancer
Liang Lin, Shuncui Liu, Zhenyi Chen & Shaoli Lin
Pages: 713-717
Published online: 04 May 2016
AbstractforEffect of ketamine combined with butorphanol on emergence agitation of postoperative patients with gastric cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (200 KB)
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Emerging drugs for partial-onset epilepsy: a review of brivaracetam
Lan Gao & Shuchuen Li
Pages: 719-734
Published online: 04 May 2016
AbstractforEmerging drugs for partial-onset epilepsy: a review of brivaracetam | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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New treatment options for ALK+ advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: critical appraisal of ceritinib
Sacha I Rothschild
Pages: 735-741
Published online: 05 May 2016
AbstractforNew treatment options for ALK+ advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: critical appraisal of ceritinib | Full Text | References | PDF (177.6 KB)
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Microplasma radiofrequency technology combined with triamcinolone improved the therapeutic effect on Chinese patients with hypertrophic scar and reduced the risk of tissue atrophy
Shui Yu & Hengjin Li
Pages: 743-747
Published online: 10 May 2016
AbstractforMicroplasma radiofrequency technology combined with triamcinolone improved the therapeutic effect on Chinese patients with hypertrophic scar and reduced the risk of tissue atrophy | Full Text | References | PDF (230.8 KB)
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Case Report
Recovery of a 10-year-old girl from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sepsis in response to low-dose ceftaroline treatment
Stefan Borgmann, Beate Rieß, Thomas von Wernitz-Keibel, Matthias Bühler, Franziska Layer & Birgit Strommenger
Pages: 749-753
Published online: 11 May 2016
AbstractforRecovery of a 10-year-old girl from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sepsis in response to low-dose ceftaroline treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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The effect of interferon gamma on conventional fractionated radiation-induced damage and fibrosis in the pelvic tissue of rabbits
Yunyi Yang, Zi Liu, Juan Wang, Yanlan Chai, Jin Su, Fan Shi, Jiquan Wang & Shao Min Che
Pages: 755-762
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforThe effect of interferon gamma on conventional fractionated radiation-induced damage and fibrosis in the pelvic tissue of rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (4.7 MB)
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Association of glutathione S-transferase T1, M1, and P1 polymorphisms in the breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis
Zhiwang Song, Chuan Shao, Chan Feng, Yonglin Lu, Yong Gao & Chunyan Dong
Pages: 763-769
Published online: 12 May 2016
AbstractforAssociation of glutathione S-transferase T1, M1, and P1 polymorphisms in the breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (563.7 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical potential of eluxadoline in the treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Aleksandra Sobolewska-Włodarczyk, Marcin Włodarczyk, Martin Storr & Jakub Fichna
Pages: 771-775
Published online: 13 May 2016
AbstractforClinical potential of eluxadoline in the treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (282.4 KB)
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Pathophysiology of hypophosphatasia and the potential role of asfotase alfa
Hideo Orimo
Pages: 777-786
Published online: 17 May 2016
AbstractforPathophysiology of hypophosphatasia and the potential role of asfotase alfa | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Critical evaluation of ceftolozane–tazobactam for complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal infections
Stephanie E Giancola, Monica V Mahoney, Tiffany E Bias & Elizabeth B Hirsch
Pages: 787-797
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforCritical evaluation of ceftolozane–tazobactam for complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal infections | Full Text | References | PDF (296.2 KB)
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The potential utilizations of hydrogen as a promising therapeutic strategy against ocular diseases
Ye Tao, Lei Geng, Wei-Wei Xu, Li-Min Qin, Guang-Hua Peng & Yi-Fei Huang
Pages: 799-806
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforThe potential utilizations of hydrogen as a promising therapeutic strategy against ocular diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (4.4 MB)
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Spotlight on afatinib and its potential in the treatment of squamous cell lung cancer: the evidence so far
Yijun Xu, Vivianne W Ding, Hong Zhang, Xun Zhang, David Jablons & Biao He
Pages: 807-816
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforSpotlight on afatinib and its potential in the treatment of squamous cell lung cancer: the evidence so far | Full Text | References | PDF (975.1 KB)
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Neuroprotection by triptolide against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury through the inhibition of NF-κB/PUMA signal in rats
Bin Zhang, Cunfeng Song, Bo Feng & Weibing Fan
Pages: 817-824
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforNeuroprotection by triptolide against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury through the inhibition of NF-κB/PUMA signal in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Case Report
Acute unstable complex radial head and neck fractures fixed with a mini T-shaped plate in a 20-year-old man: a case report
Weiguang Yu, Jun Hu, Xinchao Zhang, Xingfei Zhu, Yinfeng Xu, Jianhua Yi & Yunjiang Liu
Pages: 825-830
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforAcute unstable complex radial head and neck fractures fixed with a mini T-shaped plate in a 20-year-old man: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Review Article
How does the efficacy and safety of Oralair® compare to other products on the market?
Désirée Larenas-Linnemann
Pages: 831-850
Published online: 27 May 2016
AbstractforHow does the efficacy and safety of Oralair® compare to other products on the market? | Full Text | References | PDF (590.5 KB)
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The role of inflammation in cardiovascular diseases: the predictive value of neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio as a marker in peripheral arterial disease
Feliciano Chanana Paquissi
Pages: 851-860
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforThe role of inflammation in cardiovascular diseases: the predictive value of neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio as a marker in peripheral arterial disease | Full Text | References | PDF (373.3 KB)
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Combination ledipasvir-sofosbuvir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection: a review and clinical perspective
Marcel Nkuize, Thomas Sersté, Michel Buset & Jean-Pierre Mulkay
Pages: 861-872
Published online: 03 Jun 2016
AbstractforCombination ledipasvir-sofosbuvir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection: a review and clinical perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (286.4 KB)
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Growth hormone therapy for Prader–willi syndrome: challenges and solutions
Graziano Grugni, Alessandro Sartorio & Antonino Crinò
Pages: 873-881
Published online: 02 Jun 2016
AbstractforGrowth hormone therapy for Prader–willi syndrome: challenges and solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (315.2 KB)
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Case Report
Herpetic esophagitis following bendamustine-containing regimen
Hiromichi Yamane, Yasumasa Monobe, Tomohiro Tanikawa, Nobuaki Ochi, Yoshihiro Honda, Hirofumi Kawamoto & Nagio Takigawa
Pages: 883-886
Published online: 02 Jun 2016
AbstractforHerpetic esophagitis following bendamustine-containing regimen | Full Text | References | PDF (634.9 KB)
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Review of novel therapeutic targets for improving heart failure treatment based on experimental and clinical studies
Kwadwo Osei Bonsu, Isaac Kofi Owusu, Kwame Ohene Buabeng, Daniel Diamond Reidpath & Amudha Kadirvelu
Pages: 887-906
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforReview of novel therapeutic targets for improving heart failure treatment based on experimental and clinical studies | Full Text | References | PDF (514.5 KB)
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Clinical usefulness of mepolizumab in severe eosinophilic asthma
Francesco Menzella, Mirco Lusuardi, Gloria Montanari, Carla Galeone, Nicola Facciolongo & Luigi Zucchi
Pages: 907-916
Published online: 08 Jun 2016
AbstractforClinical usefulness of mepolizumab in severe eosinophilic asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (693.2 KB)
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Management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by risk profile: role of netupitant/palonosetron
Vito Lorusso
Pages: 917-925
Published online: 07 Jun 2016
AbstractforManagement of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by risk profile: role of netupitant/palonosetron | Full Text | References | PDF (640.6 KB)
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Case Report
A case of gait disturbance caused by low-dose gabapentin
Megumi Kanao-Kanda, Hirotsugu Kanda, Osamu Takahata & Takayuki Kunisawa
Pages: 927-929
Published online: 09 Jun 2016
AbstractforA case of gait disturbance caused by low-dose gabapentin | Full Text | References | PDF (171.1 KB)
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Clinical efficacy of dalbavancin for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI)
Kimberly D Leuthner, Kristin A Buechler, David Kogan, Agafe Saguros & H Stephen Lee
Pages: 931-940
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical efficacy of dalbavancin for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) | Full Text | References | PDF (312.4 KB)
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Pazopanib in the management of advanced soft tissue sarcomas
Lee D Cranmer, Elizabeth T Loggers & Seth M Pollack
Pages: 941-955
Published online: 09 Jun 2016
AbstractforPazopanib in the management of advanced soft tissue sarcomas | Full Text | References | PDF (401.2 KB)
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Treatment of patients with chronic thrombo embolic pulmonary hypertension: focus on riociguat
Zachary R Smith, Charles T Makowski & Rana L Awdish
Pages: 957-964
Published online: 10 Jun 2016
AbstractforTreatment of patients with chronic thrombo embolic pulmonary hypertension: focus on riociguat | Full Text | References | PDF (279.7 KB)
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A benefit–risk assessment model for statins using multicriteria decision analysis based on a discrete choice experiment in Korean patients
Ji-Hye Byun, Sun-Hong Kwon, Ji-Hye Ha & Eui-Kyung Lee
Pages: 965-974
Published online: 13 Jun 2016
AbstractforA benefit–risk assessment model for statins using multicriteria decision analysis based on a discrete choice experiment in Korean patients | Full Text | References | PDF (479.5 KB)
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Case Report
Mesalazine-induced eosinophilic pneumonia with bone marrow infiltration: a case report and literature review
Yunjian Zhang, Ling Luo, Xiaofang Wang, Xiaoyang Liu, Xiaoyan Wang & Yi Ding
Pages: 975-981
Published online: 14 Jun 2016
AbstractforMesalazine-induced eosinophilic pneumonia with bone marrow infiltration: a case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Prescription of antibiotics in community-acquired pneumonia in children: are we following the recommendations?
Eduardo Jorge da Fonseca Lima, Débora Ellen Pessoa Lima, George Henrique Cordeiro Serra, Maria Anaide Zacche S Abreu e Lima & Maria Júlia Gonçalves de Mello
Pages: 983-988
Published online: 14 Jun 2016
AbstractforPrescription of antibiotics in community-acquired pneumonia in children: are we following the recommendations? | Full Text | References | PDF (283.1 KB)
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Occupational HIV risk for health care workers: risk factor and the risk of infection in the course of professional activities
Przemysław Wyżgowski, Anna Rosiek, Tomasz Grzela & Krzysztof Leksowski
Pages: 989-994
Published online: 14 Jun 2016
AbstractforOccupational HIV risk for health care workers: risk factor and the risk of infection in the course of professional activities | Full Text | References | PDF (299.2 KB)
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Value of cyst localization to predict cystobiliary communication in patients undergoing conservative surgery with hydatid cyst
Bircan Alan, Murat Kapan, Memik Teke, Salih Hattapoğlu & Zülfü Arıkanoğlu
Pages: 995-1001
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforValue of cyst localization to predict cystobiliary communication in patients undergoing conservative surgery with hydatid cyst | Full Text | References | PDF (640.2 KB)
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Direct thrombolysis of multiple thrombi in both right and left heart atrium in a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support following urgent double-lung transplantation: a case report
Lukas Pollert, Zuzana Prikrylova, Jan Berousek, Frantisek Mosna & Robert Lischke
Pages: 1003-1008
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforDirect thrombolysis of multiple thrombi in both right and left heart atrium in a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support following urgent double-lung transplantation: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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New developments in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia: focus on balugrastim
Michele Ghidini, Jens Claus Hahne, Francesco Trevisani, Stefano Panni, Margherita Ratti, Laura Toppo & Gianluca Tomasello
Pages: 1009-1015
Published online: 24 Jun 2016
AbstractforNew developments in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia: focus on balugrastim | Full Text | References | PDF (334.5 KB)
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Effects of no-reflow phenomenon on ventricular systolic synchrony in patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention
Le Wang, Gang Liu, Jun Liu, Mingqi Zheng & Liang Li
Pages: 1017-1022
Published online: 24 Jun 2016
AbstractforEffects of no-reflow phenomenon on ventricular systolic synchrony in patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (335.5 KB)
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Syncope as a presentation of acute pulmonary embolism
Bülent Altınsoy, Fatma Erboy, Hakan Tanrıverdi, Fırat Uygur, Tacettin Örnek, Figen Atalay & Meltem Tor
Pages: 1023-1028
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforSyncope as a presentation of acute pulmonary embolism | Full Text | References | PDF (295.7 KB)
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Human von Willebrand factor/factor VIII concentrates in the management of pediatric patients with von Willebrand disease/hemophilia A
Giancarlo Castaman & Silvia Linari
Pages: 1029-1037
Published online: 30 Jun 2016
AbstractforHuman von Willebrand factor/factor VIII concentrates in the management of pediatric patients with von Willebrand disease/hemophilia A | Full Text | References | PDF (295.4 KB)
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Article
True anteroposterior view pedicle screw insertion technique
Jia-yue Bai, Wei Zhang, Ji-long An, Ya-peng Sun, Wen-yuan Ding & Yong Shen
Pages: 1039-1047
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforTrue anteroposterior view pedicle screw insertion technique | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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The Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project classification system predicts clinical outcomes following intravenous thrombolysis: a prospective cohort study
Yuling Yang, Anxin Wang, Xingquan Zhao, Chunxue Wang, Liping Liu, Huaguang Zheng, Yongjun Wang, Yibin Cao, Yilong Wang & On behalf of the Thrombolysis Implementation and Monitoring of Acute Ischemic Stroke in China (TIMS-China) investigators
Pages: 1049-1056
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforThe Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project classification system predicts clinical outcomes following intravenous thrombolysis: a prospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (498.7 KB)
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Atrial fibrillation is a predictor of in-hospital mortality in ischemic stroke patients
Cheung-Ter Ong, Yi-Sin Wong, Chi-Shun Wu & Yu-Hsiang Su
Pages: 1057-1064
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforAtrial fibrillation is a predictor of in-hospital mortality in ischemic stroke patients | Full Text | References | PDF (300.3 KB)
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Papillary thyroid carcinoma risk factors in the Yunnan plateau of southwestern China
Rong Zeng, Tao Shou, Kun-xian Yang, Tao Shen, Jin-ping Zhang, Rong-xia Zuo, Yong-qing Zheng & Xin-ming Yan
Pages: 1065-1074
Published online: 30 Jun 2016
AbstractforPapillary thyroid carcinoma risk factors in the Yunnan plateau of southwestern China | Full Text | References | PDF (416.6 KB)
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Review Article
Role of biologics in severe eosinophilic asthma – focus on reslizumab
Girolamo Pelaia, Alessandro Vatrella, Maria Teresa Busceti, Luca Gallelli, Mariaimmacolata Preianò, Nicola Lombardo, Rosa Terracciano & Rosario Maselli
Pages: 1075-1082
Published online: 01 Jul 2016
AbstractforRole of biologics in severe eosinophilic asthma – focus on reslizumab | Full Text | References | PDF (658.6 KB)
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Correction
Profile of eliglustat tartrate in the management of Gaucher disease [Corrigendum]
Page: 1083
Published online: 07 Jul 2016
CitationforProfile of eliglustat tartrate in the management of Gaucher disease [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (150.9 KB)
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Relationship between the iceA gene of Helicobacter pylori and clinical outcomes
Xiaojun Huang, Zhaomin Deng, Qiang Zhang, Wanyi Li, Baoning Wang & Mingyuan Li
Pages: 1085-1092
Published online: 06 Jul 2016
AbstractforRelationship between the iceA gene of Helicobacter pylori and clinical outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (570.7 KB)
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Correlation between obesity and chronic kidney disease: is obstructive sleep apnea an interfering factor?
Mariana Santos-Camilo, Stefanie Pires Arães, Camila Hirotsu, Sergio Tufik & Monica Levy Andersen
Pages: 1093-1094
Published online: 11 Jul 2016
CitationforCorrelation between obesity and chronic kidney disease: is obstructive sleep apnea an interfering factor? | Full Text | References | PDF (204.4 KB)
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Is there a relationship between fracture healing and mean platelet volume?
Sancar Serbest, Ugur Tiftikci, Haci Bayram Tosun, Seyit Ali Gumustas & Abuzer Uludag
Pages: 1095-1099
Published online: 13 Jul 2016
AbstractforIs there a relationship between fracture healing and mean platelet volume? | Full Text | References | PDF (276.7 KB)
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Efficacy and safety outcomes of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in elderly Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome
Huidong Wang & Xin Wang
Pages: 1101-1105
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforEfficacy and safety outcomes of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in elderly Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (488.8 KB)
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Comparison of continuous epidural infusion and programmed intermittent epidural bolus in labor analgesia
Yunan Lin, Qiang Li, Jinlu Liu, Ruimin Yang & Jingchen Liu
Pages: 1107-1112
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforComparison of continuous epidural infusion and programmed intermittent epidural bolus in labor analgesia | Full Text | References | PDF (520 KB)
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An overview of the effect of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor monotherapy on glycemic and other clinical laboratory parameters in type 2 diabetes patients
Yaowen Wang, Xueting Hu, Xueying Liu & Zengqi Wang
Pages: 1113-1131
Published online: 15 Jul 2016
AbstractforAn overview of the effect of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor monotherapy on glycemic and other clinical laboratory parameters in type 2 diabetes patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Effect of biological factors on successful measurements with skeletal-muscle 1H-MRS
Tomonori Isobe, Yoshikazu Okamoto, Yuji Hirano, Hiroki Ando, Kenta Takada, Eisuke Sato, Kazuya Shinoda, Kiichi Tadano, Hideyuki Takei, Satoshi Kamizawa, Yutaro Mori & Hiroaki Suzuki
Pages: 1133-1137
Published online: 20 Jul 2016
AbstractforEffect of biological factors on successful measurements with skeletal-muscle 1H-MRS | Full Text | References | PDF (889.3 KB)
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A bypass case due to an acute inferior myocardial infarction caused by vascular occlusion of the left subclavian artery and left anterior descending artery
Yakup Altas & Ali Veysel Ulugg
Pages: 1139-1143
Published online: 26 Jul 2016
AbstractforA bypass case due to an acute inferior myocardial infarction caused by vascular occlusion of the left subclavian artery and left anterior descending artery | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Repeated adjacent segment diseases and fractures in osteoporotic patients: a case report
Hsin-Yao Chen, Chiu-Liang Chen & Wei-Liang Chen
Pages: 1145-1150
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforRepeated adjacent segment diseases and fractures in osteoporotic patients: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Review Article
Emerging approaches in Parkinson’s disease – adjunctive role of safinamide
Thomas Müller
Pages: 1151-1160
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforEmerging approaches in Parkinson’s disease – adjunctive role of safinamide | Full Text | References | PDF (341.5 KB)
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Eculizumab in the management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: patient selection and special considerations
Fatimah Al-Ani, Ian Chin-Yee & Alejandro Lazo-Langner
Pages: 1161-1170
Published online: 01 Aug 2016
AbstractforEculizumab in the management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: patient selection and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (301.5 KB)
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Clinical efficacy and safety of autologous stem cell transplantation for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Rong Li, Xiao-Ming Li & Jun-Rong Chen
Pages: 1171-1189
Published online: 01 Aug 2016
AbstractforClinical efficacy and safety of autologous stem cell transplantation for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Impact of baseline systolic blood pressure on visit-to-visit blood pressure variability: the Kailuan study
Anxin Wang, Zhifang Li, Yuling Yang, Guojuan Chen, Chunxue Wang, Yuntao Wu, Chunyu Ruan, Yan Liu, Yilong Wang & Shouling Wu
Pages: 1191-1196
Published online: 02 Aug 2016
AbstractforImpact of baseline systolic blood pressure on visit-to-visit blood pressure variability: the Kailuan study | Full Text | References | PDF (386.8 KB)
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Review Article
Role of isavuconazole in the treatment of invasive fungal infections
Dustin T Wilson, V Paul Dimondi, Steven W Johnson, Travis M Jones & Richard H Drew
Pages: 1197-1206
Published online: 03 Aug 2016
AbstractforRole of isavuconazole in the treatment of invasive fungal infections | Full Text | References | PDF (329.4 KB)
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Elevated blood plasma levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, tyrosine hydroxylase, TGFβ1, and TNFα associated with high-altitude pulmonary edema in an Indian population
Priyanka Pandey, Zahara Ali, Ghulam Mohammad & M A Qadar Pasha
Pages: 1207-1221
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforElevated blood plasma levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, tyrosine hydroxylase, TGFβ1, and TNFα associated with high-altitude pulmonary edema in an Indian population | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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The risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease: the importance of electrocardiogram in the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome
Anna Rosiek & Krzysztof Leksowski
Pages: 1223-1229
Published online: 08 Aug 2016
AbstractforThe risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease: the importance of electrocardiogram in the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (317.8 KB)
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Prognostic indicators for failed nonsurgical reduction of intussusception
Jiraporn Khorana, Jesda Singhavejsakul, Nuthapong Ukarapol, Mongkol Laohapensang, Jakraphan Siriwongmongkol & Jayanton Patumanond
Pages: 1231-1237
Published online: 09 Aug 2016
AbstractforPrognostic indicators for failed nonsurgical reduction of intussusception | Full Text | References | PDF (521 KB)
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Investigation of cerebral iron deposition in aged patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease using susceptibility-weighted imaging
Yin Liu, Jun Liu, Huanghui Liu, Yunjie Liao, Lu Cao, Bin Ye & Wei Wang
Pages: 1239-1247
Published online: 16 Aug 2016
AbstractforInvestigation of cerebral iron deposition in aged patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease using susceptibility-weighted imaging | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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The association between methylated CDKN2A and cervical carcinogenesis, and its diagnostic value in cervical cancer: a meta-analysis
Jinyun Li, Chongchang Zhou, Haojie Zhou, Tianlian Bao, Tengjiao Gao, Xiangling Jiang & Meng Ye
Pages: 1249-1260
Published online: 18 Aug 2016
AbstractforThe association between methylated CDKN2A and cervical carcinogenesis, and its diagnostic value in cervical cancer: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Clinical management of a challenging malignancy, osteoblastoma-like osteosarcoma: a report of four cases and a review of the literature
Harzem Ozger, Bugra Alpan, Mehmet Salih Söylemez, Korhan Ozkan, Ahmet Salduz, Bilge Bilgic & Basak Kumbasar Sirin
Pages: 1261-1270
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical management of a challenging malignancy, osteoblastoma-like osteosarcoma: a report of four cases and a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (4.4 MB)
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Case Report
Vojta method in the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia – a case report
Wojciech Kiebzak, Arkadiusz Żurawski & Michał Dwornik
Pages: 1271-1276
Published online: 19 Aug 2016
AbstractforVojta method in the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia – a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (5.7 MB)
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Article
How does hospitalization affect continuity of drug therapy: an exploratory study
Eva Blozik, Andri Signorell & Oliver Reich
Pages: 1277-1283
Published online: 22 Aug 2016
AbstractforHow does hospitalization affect continuity of drug therapy: an exploratory study | Full Text | References | PDF (571.5 KB)
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Predialysis hypotension is not a predictor for mortality in long-term hemodialysis patients: insight from a single-center observational study
Wen-Hung Huang, Ching-Wei Hsu, Ching-Chih Hu, Tzung-Hai Yen & Cheng-Hao Weng
Pages: 1285-1292
Published online: 24 Aug 2016
AbstractforPredialysis hypotension is not a predictor for mortality in long-term hemodialysis patients: insight from a single-center observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (633.8 KB)
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Open-label trial on efficacy of artemether/lumefantrine against the uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Metema district, Northwestern Ethiopia
Feven Wudneh, Ashenafi Assefa, Desalegn Nega, Hussien Mohammed, Hiwot Solomon, Tadesse Kebede, Adugna Woyessa, Yibeltal Assefa, Amha Kebede & Moges Kassa
Pages: 1293-1300
Published online: 24 Aug 2016
AbstractforOpen-label trial on efficacy of artemether/lumefantrine against the uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Metema district, Northwestern Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (436.9 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical use of blinatumomab for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults
Kum Ja Lee, Vivian Chow, Ashley Weissman, Sunil Tulpule, Ibrahim Aldoss & Mojtaba Akhtari
Pages: 1301-1310
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical use of blinatumomab for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults | Full Text | References | PDF (505.2 KB)
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Surgical versus conservative treatment following acute rupture of the Achilles tendon: is there a pedobarographic difference?
Fatih Karaaslan, Musa Uğur Mermerkaya, Alper Çıraklı, Sinan Karaoğlu & Fuat Duygulu
Pages: 1311-1315
Published online: 29 Aug 2016
AbstractforSurgical versus conservative treatment following acute rupture of the Achilles tendon: is there a pedobarographic difference? | Full Text | References | PDF (384.1 KB)
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Review Article
Rituximab use in adult primary glomerulopathy: where is the evidence?
Samir G Mallat, Houssam S Itani, Rana M Abou-Mrad, Rima Abou Arkoub & Bassem Y Tanios
Pages: 1317-1327
Published online: 29 Aug 2016
AbstractforRituximab use in adult primary glomerulopathy: where is the evidence? | Full Text | References | PDF (304.5 KB)
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Long-term outcomes and prognostic analysis of modified open-door laminoplasty with lateral mass screw fusion in treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Nan Su, Qi Fei, Bingqiang Wang, Dong Li, Jinjun Li, Hai Meng, Yong Yang & Ai Guo
Pages: 1329-1337
Published online: 31 Aug 2016
AbstractforLong-term outcomes and prognostic analysis of modified open-door laminoplasty with lateral mass screw fusion in treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Does surgical treatment within 4 hours after trauma have an influence on neurological remission in patients with acute spinal cord injury?
Bahram Biglari, Christopher Child, Timur Mert Yildirim, Tyler Swing, Tim Reitzel & Arash Moghaddam
Pages: 1339-1346
Published online: 31 Aug 2016
AbstractforDoes surgical treatment within 4 hours after trauma have an influence on neurological remission in patients with acute spinal cord injury? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Article
Safety of long-term use of linezolid: results of an open-label study
Jose A Vazquez, Anthony C Arnold, Robert N Swanson, Pinaki Biswas & Matteo Bassetti
Pages: 1347-1354
Published online: 01 Sep 2016
AbstractforSafety of long-term use of linezolid: results of an open-label study | Full Text | References | PDF (288.5 KB)
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Letter
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment in diabetic macular edema
Moosang Kim
Pages: 1355-1356
Published online: 02 Sep 2016
CitationforAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment in diabetic macular edema | Full Text | References | PDF (189.3 KB)
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Article
Clinical analysis of contributors to the delayed gallbladder opacification following the use of water-soluble contrast medium
Ming-Chang Ku, Victor C Kok, Ming-Yung Lee, Soa-Min Hsu, Pei-Yu Lee, Che-Wei Chang, Yeu-Sheng Tyan & Chi-Wen Juan
Pages: 1357-1364
Published online: 06 Sep 2016
AbstractforClinical analysis of contributors to the delayed gallbladder opacification following the use of water-soluble contrast medium | Full Text | References | PDF (761 KB)
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Review Article
Retargeting the management of hypercholesterolemia – focus on evolocumab
Alessandro Colletti, Giuseppe Derosa & Arrigo FG Cicero
Pages: 1365-1376
Published online: 06 Sep 2016
AbstractforRetargeting the management of hypercholesterolemia – focus on evolocumab | Full Text | References | PDF (311 KB)
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Article
Changes in oxidative stress from tracheal aspirates sampled during chest physical therapy in hospitalized intubated infant patients with pneumonia and secretion retention
Jirakrit Leelarungrayub, Thirasak Borisuthibandit, Araya Yankai & Kritsana Boontha
Pages: 1377-1386
Published online: 06 Sep 2016
AbstractforChanges in oxidative stress from tracheal aspirates sampled during chest physical therapy in hospitalized intubated infant patients with pneumonia and secretion retention | Full Text | References | PDF (477.8 KB)
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Patients’ safety: is there a systemic release of gentamicin by gentamicin-coated tibia nails in clinical use?
Arash Moghaddam, Viola Graeser, Fabian Westhauser, Ulrike Dapunt, Till Kamradt, Stefan M Woerner & Gerhard Schmidmaier
Pages: 1387-1393
Published online: 07 Sep 2016
AbstractforPatients’ safety: is there a systemic release of gentamicin by gentamicin-coated tibia nails in clinical use? | Full Text | References | PDF (746.4 KB)
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The association of serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase level and other laboratory parameters with blood pressure in hypertensive patients under ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Adile Ortakoyluoglu, Betul Boz, Oguzhan Sıtkı Dizdar, Deniz Avcı, Ali Cetinkaya & Osman Baspınar
Pages: 1395-1401
Published online: 07 Sep 2016
AbstractforThe association of serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase level and other laboratory parameters with blood pressure in hypertensive patients under ambulatory blood pressure monitoring | Full Text | References | PDF (279.6 KB)
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Reporting of adverse events related to dietary supplements to a public health center by medical staff: a survey of clinics and pharmacies
Kazuki Ide, Hiroshi Yamada, Yohei Kawasaki, Marika Noguchi, Mamoru Kitagawa, Tsuyoshi Chiba, Yoshiyuki Kagawa & Keizo Umegaki
Pages: 1403-1410
Published online: 12 Sep 2016
AbstractforReporting of adverse events related to dietary supplements to a public health center by medical staff: a survey of clinics and pharmacies | Full Text | References | PDF (314 KB)
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Clinical prediction rules for failed nonoperative reduction of intussusception
Jiraporn Khorana, Jayanton Patumanond, Nuthapong Ukarapol, Mongkol Laohapensang, Pannee Visrutaratna & Jesda Singhavejsakul
Pages: 1411-1416
Published online: 13 Sep 2016
AbstractforClinical prediction rules for failed nonoperative reduction of intussusception | Full Text | References | PDF (412.4 KB)
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Association of low serum aluminum level with mortality in hemodialysis patients
Ching-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Hao Weng, Cheng-Chia Lee, Dan-Tzu Lin-Tan, Kuan-Hsing Chen, Tzung-Hai Yen & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 1417-1424
Published online: 14 Sep 2016
AbstractforAssociation of low serum aluminum level with mortality in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (495.7 KB)
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In vitro and in vivo postmarketing surveillance of valsartan, alone or in combination with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide, among Palestinian hypertensive patients
Abdel Naser Zaid, Masshour Ghanem, Dua’a Shweiki, Hala Shtewi, Raja’ Shaheen, Sondos Al Helaly, Zeina Khayyat, Rowa’a Al Ramahi & Sa’ed H Zyoud
Pages: 1425-1432
Published online: 19 Sep 2016
AbstractforIn vitro and in vivo postmarketing surveillance of valsartan, alone or in combination with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide, among Palestinian hypertensive patients | Full Text | References | PDF (455.7 KB)
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Review Article
Long-term safety of tiotropium delivered by Respimat® SoftMist™ Inhaler: patient selection and special considerations
Ching Kuo Tan, Gui Quan Say & James B Geake
Pages: 1433-1444
Published online: 21 Sep 2016
AbstractforLong-term safety of tiotropium delivered by Respimat® SoftMist™ Inhaler: patient selection and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (865.2 KB)
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Article
Clinical, pathological, and radiological characteristics of solitary ground-glass opacity lung nodules on high-resolution computed tomography
Zhi-Xin Qiu, Yue Cheng, Dan Liu, Wei-Ya Wang, Xia Wu, Wei-Lu Wu & Wei-Min Li
Pages: 1445-1453
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical, pathological, and radiological characteristics of solitary ground-glass opacity lung nodules on high-resolution computed tomography | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Efficacy and safety of daptomycin for skin and soft tissue infections: a systematic review with trial sequential analysis
Chao Liu, Zhi Mao, Mengmeng Yang, Hongjun Kang, Hui Liu, Liang Pan, Jie Hu, Jun Luo & Feihu Zhou
Pages: 1455-1466
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of daptomycin for skin and soft tissue infections: a systematic review with trial sequential analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Case Report
Combined treatment in punctate inner choroidopathy
Barbara Terelak-Borys, Katarzyna Zagajewska, Irmina Jankowska-Lech, Piotr Tesla & Iwona Grabska-Liberek
Pages: 1467-1471
Published online: 23 Sep 2016
AbstractforCombined treatment in punctate inner choroidopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Article
Is there any superiority among diagnostic methods in organizing pneumonia in terms of clinical features of the patients?
Kuthan Kavakli, Nesrin Ocal, Deniz Dogan, Ali Fuat Cicek, Hakan Isik & Sedat Gurkok
Pages: 1473-1479
Published online: 26 Sep 2016
AbstractforIs there any superiority among diagnostic methods in organizing pneumonia in terms of clinical features of the patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (844.9 KB)
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The effects of magnesium sulfate therapy after severe diffuse axonal injury
Ling Zhao, Wei Wang, Jiwen Zhong, YaYun Li, YanZi Cheng, Zhenjiao Su, Wei Zheng & Xiang-Dong Guan
Pages: 1481-1486
Published online: 27 Sep 2016
AbstractforThe effects of magnesium sulfate therapy after severe diffuse axonal injury | Full Text | References | PDF (678.4 KB)
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Cataract induction by administration of nitroglycerin in cardiac patients through imbalance in redox status
Rehab M El-Gharabawy, Amira S Ahmed & Amal H Al-Najjar
Pages: 1487-1496
Published online: 27 Sep 2016
AbstractforCataract induction by administration of nitroglycerin in cardiac patients through imbalance in redox status | Full Text | References | PDF (347.2 KB)
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New developments in acne treatment: role of combination adapalene–benzoylperoxide
Su Youn Kim & Falk R Ochsendorf
Pages: 1497-1506
Published online: 03 Oct 2016
AbstractforNew developments in acne treatment: role of combination adapalene–benzoylperoxide | Full Text | References | PDF (479.1 KB)
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Association of medications for lifestyle-related diseases with reflux esophagitis
Daisuke Asaoka, Akihito Nagahara, Mariko Hojo, Kenshi Matsumoto, Hiroya Ueyama, Kohei Matsumoto, Kentaro Izumi, Tsutomu Takeda, Hiroyuki Komori, Yoichi Akazawa, Yuji Shimada, Taro Osada & Sumio Watanabe
Pages: 1507-1515
Published online: 04 Oct 2016
AbstractforAssociation of medications for lifestyle-related diseases with reflux esophagitis | Full Text | References | PDF (355.7 KB)
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Inappropriateness of medication prescriptions about chronic kidney disease patients without dialysis therapy in a Chinese tertiary teaching hospital
Ping Yang, Na Chen, Rong-Rong Wang, Lu Li & Sai-Ping Jiang
Pages: 1517-1524
Published online: 12 Oct 2016
AbstractforInappropriateness of medication prescriptions about chronic kidney disease patients without dialysis therapy in a Chinese tertiary teaching hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (389.5 KB)
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Mathematical evaluation of the influence of multiple factors on implant stability quotient values in clinical practice: a retrospective study
Hairong Huang, Daniel Wismeijer, Xianhong Shao & Gang Wu
Pages: 1525-1532
Published online: 11 Oct 2016
AbstractforMathematical evaluation of the influence of multiple factors on implant stability quotient values in clinical practice: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (317.2 KB)
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Impact of statins on risk of new onset diabetes mellitus: a population-based cohort study using the Korean National Health Insurance claims database
Jimin Lee, Yoojin Noh, Sooyoung Shin, Hong-Seok Lim, Rae Woong Park, Soo Kyung Bae, Euichaul Oh, Grace Juyun Kim, Ju Han Kim & Sukhyang Lee
Pages: 1533-1543
Published online: 11 Oct 2016
AbstractforImpact of statins on risk of new onset diabetes mellitus: a population-based cohort study using the Korean National Health Insurance claims database | Full Text | References | PDF (738.3 KB)
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Comparison of classical diagnostic criteria and Chinese revised diagnostic criteria for fever of unknown origin in Chinese patients
Jia-Jun Li, Wen-Xiang Huang, Zheng-Yu Shi, Qiu Sun, Xiao-Juan Xin, Jin-Qiu Zhao & Zhen Yin
Pages: 1545-1551
Published online: 12 Oct 2016
AbstractforComparison of classical diagnostic criteria and Chinese revised diagnostic criteria for fever of unknown origin in Chinese patients | Full Text | References | PDF (281.5 KB)
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Use of ICS/LABA (extra-fine and non-extra-fine) in elderly asthmatics
Alida Benfante, Marco Basile, Salvatore Battaglia, Mario Spatafora & Nicola Scichilone
Pages: 1553-1562
Published online: 14 Oct 2016
AbstractforUse of ICS/LABA (extra-fine and non-extra-fine) in elderly asthmatics | Full Text | References | PDF (285.5 KB)
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High-frequency oscillatory ventilation is an effective treatment for severe pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome with refractory hypoxemia
Yu-Xiong Guo, Zhao-Ni Wang, Ya-Ting Li, Li Pan, Li-Fen Yang, Yan Hu, Yue-Yu Sun, Liang-Ming Cai & Zhuang-Gui Chen
Pages: 1563-1571
Published online: 19 Oct 2016
AbstractforHigh-frequency oscillatory ventilation is an effective treatment for severe pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome with refractory hypoxemia | Full Text | References | PDF (638.2 KB)
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The potential role for use of mitochondrial DNA copy number as predictive biomarker in presbycusis
Masoumeh Falah, Massoud Houshmand, Mohammad Najafi, Maryam Balali, Saeid Mahmoudian, Alimohamad Asghari, Hessamaldin Emamdjomeh & Mohammad Farhadi
Pages: 1573-1578
Published online: 19 Oct 2016
AbstractforThe potential role for use of mitochondrial DNA copy number as predictive biomarker in presbycusis | Full Text | References | PDF (496.4 KB)
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Therapy of psoriasis with narrowband ultraviolet-B light influences plasma concentrations of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in patients
Edyta Katarzyna Głażewska, Marek Niczyporuk, Sławomir Ławicki, Maciej Szmitkowski, Monika Zajkowska, Grażyna Ewa Będkowska & Andrzej Przylipiak
Pages: 1579-1585
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforTherapy of psoriasis with narrowband ultraviolet-B light influences plasma concentrations of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in patients | Full Text | References | PDF (778.8 KB)
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Secukinumab for ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis
Ennio Lubrano & Fabio Massimo Perrotta
Pages: 1587-1592
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforSecukinumab for ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (238 KB)
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Costs of inguinal hernia repair associated with using different medical devices in the Czech Republic
Petra Marešová, Matus Peteja, Milan Lerch, Pavel Zonca & Kamil Kuca
Pages: 1593-1597
Published online: 26 Oct 2016
AbstractforCosts of inguinal hernia repair associated with using different medical devices in the Czech Republic | Full Text | References | PDF (342.6 KB)
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Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair under spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia: a randomized prospective study
Turgut Donmez, Vuslat Muslu Erdem, Oguzhan Sunamak, Duygu Ayfer Erdem & Huseyin Imam Avaroglu
Pages: 1599-1608
Published online: 27 Oct 2016
AbstractforLaparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair under spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia: a randomized prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (542.2 KB)
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Patent ductus arteriosus with persistent pulmonary artery hypertension after transcatheter closure
Jianqi Feng, Xiangqing Kong, Yanhui Sheng & Rong Yang
Pages: 1609-1613
Published online: 03 Nov 2016
AbstractforPatent ductus arteriosus with persistent pulmonary artery hypertension after transcatheter closure | Full Text | References | PDF (594 KB)
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Shear wave elastography imaging for assessing the chronic pathologic changes in advanced diabetic kidney disease
Kamal Hassan, Norman Loberant, Nur Abbas, Hassan Fadi, Hassan Shadia & Khaled Khazim
Pages: 1615-1622
Published online: 07 Nov 2016
AbstractforShear wave elastography imaging for assessing the chronic pathologic changes in advanced diabetic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (656.2 KB)
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Management of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis: challenges and solutions
Khalid Al-Kofahi, Peter Korsten, Christian Ascoli, Shanti Virupannavar, Mehdi Mirsaeidi, Ian Chang, Naim Qaqish, Lesley A Saketkoo, Robert P Baughman & Nadera J Sweiss
Pages: 1623-1634
Published online: 07 Nov 2016
AbstractforManagement of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis: challenges and solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (747.8 KB)
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Comparative effect and safety of verapamil in keloid and hypertrophic scar treatment: a meta-analysis
Zhouna Li & Zhehu Jin
Pages: 1635-1641
Published online: 09 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparative effect and safety of verapamil in keloid and hypertrophic scar treatment: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (775.9 KB)
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Antiallergic effect of the atomized extract of rhizome of Curcuma longa, flowers of Cordia lutea and leaves of Annona muricata
Jorge Arroyo-Acevedo, Cesar Franco-Quino, Eliberto Ruiz-Ramirez, Roberto Chávez-Asmat, Andrea Anampa-Guzmán, Ernesto Raéz-González & José Cabanillas-Coral
Pages: 1643-1647
Published online: 10 Nov 2016
AbstractforAntiallergic effect of the atomized extract of rhizome of Curcuma longa, flowers of Cordia lutea and leaves of Annona muricata | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Utilization of gastroprotective strategies for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal events in a major teaching hospital
Hooi Leng Lee, Siew Siang Chua & Sanjiv Mahadeva
Pages: 1649-1657
Published online: 10 Nov 2016
AbstractforUtilization of gastroprotective strategies for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal events in a major teaching hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (414.4 KB)
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Inflammation-modulating cytokine profile and lipid interaction in HIV-related risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
Elizabeth Gori, Takafira Mduluza, Mudavanhu Nyagura, Babill Stray-Pedersen & Zvenyika Alfred Gomo
Pages: 1659-1666
Published online: 11 Nov 2016
AbstractforInflammation-modulating cytokine profile and lipid interaction in HIV-related risk factors for cardiovascular diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (306 KB)
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An observational postmarketing safety registry of patients in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland who have been prescribed Sativex® (THC:CBD, nabiximols) oromucosal spray
Tilden Etges, Kari Karolia, Thomas Grint, Adam Taylor, Heather Lauder, Brian Daka & Stephen Wright
Pages: 1667-1675
Published online: 11 Nov 2016
AbstractforAn observational postmarketing safety registry of patients in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland who have been prescribed Sativex® (THC:CBD, nabiximols) oromucosal spray | Full Text | References | PDF (610.6 KB)
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Comparison of the glottic view during video-intubation in super obese patients: a series of cases
Tomasz Gaszyński
Pages: 1677-1682
Published online: 11 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparison of the glottic view during video-intubation in super obese patients: a series of cases | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Relationships between Th1/Th2 cytokine profiles and chest radiographic manifestations in childhood Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Jiu-ling Zhao, Xin Wang & Yu-shui Wang
Pages: 1683-1692
Published online: 11 Nov 2016
AbstractforRelationships between Th1/Th2 cytokine profiles and chest radiographic manifestations in childhood Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (929.1 KB)
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Effectiveness of etofenamate for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
Savaş Güner, Mehmet Ata Gökalp, Abdurrahim Gözen, Seyyid Şerif Ünsal & Şükriye İlkay Güner
Pages: 1693-1699
Published online: 14 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffectiveness of etofenamate for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Predictive value of serum uric acid in hospitalized adolescents and adults with acute asthma
Nasser Keshar Abdulnaby, Ashraf Othman Sayed & Nehad Mohamed Shalaby
Pages: 1701-1708
Published online: 14 Nov 2016
AbstractforPredictive value of serum uric acid in hospitalized adolescents and adults with acute asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (459.8 KB)
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Treatment cost of narcolepsy with cataplexy in Central Europe
Petra Maresova, Michal Novotny, Blanka Klímová & Kamil Kuča
Pages: 1709-1715
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforTreatment cost of narcolepsy with cataplexy in Central Europe | Full Text | References | PDF (406.9 KB)
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The effect of body mass index on perioperative thermoregulation
Ayşe Belin Özer, Aysun Yildiz Altun, Ömer Lütfi Erhan, Tuba Çatak, Ümit Karatepe, İsmail Demirel & Gonca Çağlar Toprak
Pages: 1717-1720
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforThe effect of body mass index on perioperative thermoregulation | Full Text | References | PDF (816.3 KB)
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Protective effect of tartary buckwheat on renal function in type 2 diabetics: a randomized controlled trial
Ju Qiu, Zaigui Li, Yuchang Qin, Yanfen Yue & Yanping Liu
Pages: 1721-1727
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforProtective effect of tartary buckwheat on renal function in type 2 diabetics: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (368.2 KB)
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Intestinal permeability in a patient with liver cirrhosis
Jonathan Manuel Aguirre Valadez, Liliana Rivera-Espinosa, Osvely Méndez-Guerrero, Juan Luis Chávez-Pacheco, Ignacio García Juárez & Aldo Torre
Pages: 1729-1748
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforIntestinal permeability in a patient with liver cirrhosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Pharmaceutical interventions in the management of tuberculosis in a pneumophtisiology department, Ivory Coast
Danho Pascal Abrogoua, Boua Alexis Thierry Kamenan, Brou Jean Marcel Ahui & Elisée Doffou
Pages: 1749-1756
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPharmaceutical interventions in the management of tuberculosis in a pneumophtisiology department, Ivory Coast | Full Text | References | PDF (259.2 KB)
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Thyroid dysfunction among type 2 diabetic female Egyptian subjects
Ibrahim N Elebrashy, Amr El Meligi, Laila Rashed, Randa F Salam, Elham Youssef & Shaimaa A Fathy
Pages: 1757-1762
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforThyroid dysfunction among type 2 diabetic female Egyptian subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (447.1 KB)
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Chronotherapy with low-dose modified-release prednisone for the management of rheumatoid arthritis: a review
Stefano Paolo Beltrametti, Aurora Ianniello & Clara Ricci
Pages: 1763-1776
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforChronotherapy with low-dose modified-release prednisone for the management of rheumatoid arthritis: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (954.6 KB)
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Letter
Balanced discussion of second-generation antihistamines’ data
Rossen Boev & Jürgen WG Bentz
Pages: 1777-1781
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
First Page PreviewforBalanced discussion of second-generation antihistamines’ data | Full Text | References | PDF (248.5 KB)
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Health behaviors of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their influence on the patients’ satisfaction with life
Anna Rosiek, Tomasz Kornatowski, Natalia Frąckowiak-Maciejewska, Aleksandra Rosiek-Kryszewska, Przemysław Wyżgowski & Krzysztof Leksowski
Pages: 1783-1792
Published online: 25 Nov 2016
AbstractforHealth behaviors of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their influence on the patients’ satisfaction with life | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Comparative efficacy of bilastine, levocetirizine and desloratadine updosing in chronic urticaria
Maria T Staevska
Pages: 1793-1796
Published online: 25 Nov 2016
First Page PreviewforComparative efficacy of bilastine, levocetirizine and desloratadine updosing in chronic urticaria | Full Text | References | PDF (318.6 KB)
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Role of anuria in the relationship between indoxyl sulfate and anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients
Jeng-Yi Huang, Ching-Wei Hsu, Chih-Wei Yang, Cheng-Chieh Hung & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 1797-1803
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforRole of anuria in the relationship between indoxyl sulfate and anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (425.6 KB)
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Preoperative risk factors in total thyroidectomy of substernal goiter
Aldo Bove, Raffaella Maria Di Renzo, Gauro D’Urbano, Manuela Bellobono, Vincenzo D’ Addetta, Alfonso Lapergola & Giuseppe Bongarzoni
Pages: 1805-1809
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforPreoperative risk factors in total thyroidectomy of substernal goiter | Full Text | References | PDF (251.7 KB)
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Ceftolozane/tazobactam and ceftazidime/avibactam for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections
Kellie J Goodlet, David P Nicolau & Michael D Nailor
Pages: 1811-1826
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforCeftolozane/tazobactam and ceftazidime/avibactam for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections | Full Text | References | PDF (362.8 KB)
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Complete blood cell count components and coronary slow-flow phenomenon
Nasim Arjmand & Mohammad Reza Dehghani
Pages: 1827-1829
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
First Page PreviewforComplete blood cell count components and coronary slow-flow phenomenon | Full Text | References | PDF (261.3 KB)
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High bone turnover elevates the risk of denosumab-induced hypocalcemia in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Koji Ishikawa, Takashi Nagai, Keizo Sakamoto, Kenji Ohara, Takeshi Eguro, Hiroshi Ito, Yoichi Toyoshima, Akatsuki Kokaze, Tomoaki Toyone & Katsunori Inagaki
Pages: 1831-1840
Published online: 05 Dec 2016
AbstractforHigh bone turnover elevates the risk of denosumab-induced hypocalcemia in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,000.1 KB)
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Kinetics of circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients undergoing carotid artery surgery
Günay Kalender, Angela Kornberger, Milan Lisy, Andres Beiras-Fernandez & Ulrich A Stock
Pages: 1841-1847
Published online: 14 Dec 2016
AbstractforKinetics of circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients undergoing carotid artery surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Clinical features of brain metastases in breast cancer: an implication for hippocampal-sparing whole-brain radiation therapy
San-Gang Wu, Jia-Yuan Sun, Qin Tong, Feng-Yan Li & Zhen-Yu He
Pages: 1849-1853
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical features of brain metastases in breast cancer: an implication for hippocampal-sparing whole-brain radiation therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (260.6 KB)
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Impact of preoperative chronic renal failure on liver transplantation: a population-based cohort study
Peter Chi-Ho Chung, Hsiu-Pin Chen, Jr-Rung Lin, Fu-Chao Liu & Huang-Ping Yu
Pages: 1855-1860
Published online: 14 Dec 2016
AbstractforImpact of preoperative chronic renal failure on liver transplantation: a population-based cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (721.9 KB)
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