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Article
Urinary tract infections in Romanian patients with diabetes: prevalence, etiology, and risk factors
Teodora Chiţă, Bogdan Timar, Delia Muntean, Luminiţa Bădiţoiu, Florin Horhat, Elena Hogea, Roxana Moldovan, Romulus Timar & Monica Licker
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 16 Dec 2016
AbstractforUrinary tract infections in Romanian patients with diabetes: prevalence, etiology, and risk factors | Full Text | References | PDF (373.5 KB)
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Diagnostic accuracy of nodular gastritis for H. pylori infection
Juan L Romero-Flores, Justo A Fernandez-Rivero, Erika Marroquín-Fabian, Félix I Téllez-Ávila, Beatriz A Sánchez-Jiménez, Eva Juárez-Hernández, Misael Uribe & Norberto C Chávez-Tapia
Pages: 9-14
Published online: 16 Dec 2016
AbstractforDiagnostic accuracy of nodular gastritis for H. pylori infection | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Identification of a new mutation in an Iranian family with hereditary multiple osteochondromas
Susan Akbaroghli, Maryam Balali, Behnam Kamalidehghan, Siamak Saber, Omid Aryani, Goh Yong Meng & Massoud Houshmand
Pages: 15-19
Published online: 20 Dec 2016
AbstractforIdentification of a new mutation in an Iranian family with hereditary multiple osteochondromas | Full Text | References | PDF (945.7 KB)
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Comparison of intra-arterial chemoembolization with and without radiotherapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis: a meta-analysis
Qianqian Zhao, Kunli Zhu, Jinbo Yue, Zhonghua Qi, Shumei Jiang, Xiaoqing Xu, Rui Feng & Renben Wang
Pages: 21-31
Published online: 22 Dec 2016
AbstractforComparison of intra-arterial chemoembolization with and without radiotherapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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A Phase II single-arm trial of palonosetron for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in malignant glioma patients receiving multidose irinotecan in combination with bevacizumab
Mary Lou Affronti, Sarah Woodring, Katherine B Peters, James E Herndon II, Frances McSherry, Patrick N Healy, Annick Desjardins, James J Vredenburgh & Henry S Friedman
Pages: 33-40
Published online: 23 Dec 2016
AbstractforA Phase II single-arm trial of palonosetron for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in malignant glioma patients receiving multidose irinotecan in combination with bevacizumab | Full Text | References | PDF (299.8 KB)
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The association of nephrolithiasis with metabolic syndrome and its components: a cross-sectional analysis
Yen-Tze Liu, Pei-Yu Yang, Yu-Wen Yang, Hung-Yu Sun & I-Ching Lin
Pages: 41-48
Published online: 06 Jan 2017
AbstractforThe association of nephrolithiasis with metabolic syndrome and its components: a cross-sectional analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (262.4 KB)
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Prognostic role of copeptin with all-cause mortality after heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Peng Zhang, Xiaomei Wu, Guangxiao Li, Hao Sun & Jingpu Shi
Pages: 49-58
Published online: 05 Jan 2017
AbstractforPrognostic role of copeptin with all-cause mortality after heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (712.1 KB)
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Rapid virological response of telaprevir and boceprevir in a Brazilian cohort of HCV genotype 1 patients: a multicenter longitudinal study
Helena HL Borba, Astrid Wiens, Laiza M Steimbach, Fernanda S Tonin, Maria LA Pedroso, Cláudia AP Ivantes, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos & Roberto Pontarolo
Pages: 59-64
Published online: 10 Jan 2017
AbstractforRapid virological response of telaprevir and boceprevir in a Brazilian cohort of HCV genotype 1 patients: a multicenter longitudinal study | Full Text | References | PDF (274.7 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Propylthiouracil-induced liver failure and artificial liver support systems: a case report and review of the literature
Dong-Bo Wu, En-Qiang Chen, Lang Bai & Hong Tang
Pages: 65-68
Published online: 11 Jan 2017
AbstractforPropylthiouracil-induced liver failure and artificial liver support systems: a case report and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (215.8 KB)
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Perspectives

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Advances in the management of cardiovascular risk for patients with type 2 diabetes: perspectives from the Academy for Cardiovascular Risk, Outcomes and Safety Studies in Type 2 Diabetes
Guntram Schernthaner, Sarah Jarvis, Chaim Lotan, Martin Prázný, Christoph Wanner & Thomas C Wascher
Pages: 69-79
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforAdvances in the management of cardiovascular risk for patients with type 2 diabetes: perspectives from the Academy for Cardiovascular Risk, Outcomes and Safety Studies in Type 2 Diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (661.6 KB)
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Original Research

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Can Achilles tendon be used as a new distal landmark for coronal tibial component alignment in total knee replacement surgery? An observational MRI study
Uğur Tiftikçi, Sancar Serbest & Veysel Burulday
Pages: 81-86
Published online: 16 Jan 2017
AbstractforCan Achilles tendon be used as a new distal landmark for coronal tibial component alignment in total knee replacement surgery? An observational MRI study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Comparison of outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and traditional posterior lumbar intervertebral fusion in obese patients with lumbar disk prolapse
Ya-Peng Wang, Ji-Long An, Ya-Peng Sun, Wen-Yuan Ding, Yong Shen & Wei Zhang
Pages: 87-94
Published online: 19 Jan 2017
AbstractforComparison of outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and traditional posterior lumbar intervertebral fusion in obese patients with lumbar disk prolapse | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Article
Effects of bariatric surgery on urinary incontinence
Nurullah Bulbuller, Mani Habibi, Mustafa Yuksel, Onur Ozener, Mehmet Tahir Oruc, Osman Zekai Oner & Mehmet Altug Kazak
Pages: 95-100
Published online: 19 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffects of bariatric surgery on urinary incontinence | Full Text | References | PDF (241.9 KB)
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Survival status and predictors of mortality among severely acute malnourished children <5 years of age admitted to stabilization centers in Gedeo Zone: a retrospective cohort study
Tadele Girum, Mesfin Kote, Befikadu Tariku & Henok Bekele
Pages: 101-110
Published online: 23 Jan 2017
AbstractforSurvival status and predictors of mortality among severely acute malnourished children <5 years of age admitted to stabilization centers in Gedeo Zone: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (579.7 KB)
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Fibrin sheaths in central venous port catheters: treatment with low-dose, single injection of urokinase on an outpatient basis
De-Hua Chang, Kamal Mammadov, Tilman Hickethier, Jan Borggrefe, Martin Hellmich, David Maintz & Christoph Kabbasch
Pages: 111-115
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforFibrin sheaths in central venous port catheters: treatment with low-dose, single injection of urokinase on an outpatient basis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Antitumor effects of oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 2 against colorectal cancer in vitro and in vivo
Lei Yin, Chunhong Zhao, Jixia Han, Zengjun Li, Yanan Zhen, Ruixue Xiao, Zhongfa Xu & Yanlai Sun
Pages: 117-130
Published online: 07 Feb 2017
AbstractforAntitumor effects of oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 2 against colorectal cancer in vitro and in vivo | Full Text | References | PDF (4.5 MB)
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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents living in Mthatha, South Africa
Morongwe Annah Sekokotla, Nandu Goswami, Constance Rufaro Sewani-Rusike, Jehu Erapu Iputo & Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
Pages: 131-137
Published online: 07 Feb 2017
AbstractforPrevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents living in Mthatha, South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (289.7 KB)
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Effect of orlistat on periostin, adiponectin, inflammatory markers and ultrasound grades of fatty liver in obese NAFLD patients
Rashid Ali Khan, Prem Kapur, Abhinav Jain, Farrukh Farah & Uma Bhandari
Pages: 139-149
Published online: 20 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffect of orlistat on periostin, adiponectin, inflammatory markers and ultrasound grades of fatty liver in obese NAFLD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (561.9 KB)
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Emergency thoracic ultrasound and clinical risk management
Maria Concetta Interrigi, Francesca M Trovato, Daniela Catalano & Guglielmo M Trovato
Pages: 151-160
Published online: 09 Feb 2017
AbstractforEmergency thoracic ultrasound and clinical risk management | Full Text | References | PDF (660.5 KB)
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Short-term bisphosphonate treatment reduces serum 25(OH) vitamin D3 and alters values of parathyroid hormone, pentosidine, and bone metabolic markers
Mikio Kamimura, Shigeharu Uchiyama, Yukio Nakamura, Shota Ikegami, Keijiro Mukaiyama & Hiroyuki Kato
Pages: 161-168
Published online: 13 Feb 2017
AbstractforShort-term bisphosphonate treatment reduces serum 25(OH) vitamin D3 and alters values of parathyroid hormone, pentosidine, and bone metabolic markers | Full Text | References | PDF (611.8 KB)
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Ruxolitinib in myelofibrosis: to be or not to be an immune disruptor
Palma Manduzio
Pages: 169-177
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforRuxolitinib in myelofibrosis: to be or not to be an immune disruptor | Full Text | References | PDF (350.9 KB)
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Intermittent pneumatic compression devices combined with anticoagulants for prevention of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study
Pengcheng Liu, Junfeng Liu, Liyang Chen, Kuo Xia & Xing Wu
Pages: 179-183
Published online: 14 Feb 2017
AbstractforIntermittent pneumatic compression devices combined with anticoagulants for prevention of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (290.8 KB)
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Successful peroral endoscopic myotomy performed in Endoscopy Department as a radical, long-term treatment for esophageal achalasia – the Greek experience
Nikolas Eleftheriadis & Eleni Damianos Eleftheriadou
Pages: 185-190
Published online: 14 Feb 2017
AbstractforSuccessful peroral endoscopic myotomy performed in Endoscopy Department as a radical, long-term treatment for esophageal achalasia – the Greek experience | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Prognostic value of increased expression of RACO-1 in patients with hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Jian-yao Chen, Li-ping Liu & Jiang-feng Xu
Pages: 191-200
Published online: 15 Feb 2017
AbstractforPrognostic value of increased expression of RACO-1 in patients with hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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In vivo efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine against uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Dembia District, northwest Ethiopia
Tekalign Deressa, Mengistu Endris Seid, Wubet Birhan, Yetemwork Aleka & Biniam Mathewos Tebeje
Pages: 201-206
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforIn vivo efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine against uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Dembia District, northwest Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (357.8 KB)
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Evaluation of external pressure to the sacral region in the lithotomy position using the noninvasive pressure distribution measurement system
Ju Mizuno & Toru Takahashi
Pages: 207-213
Published online: 17 Feb 2017
AbstractforEvaluation of external pressure to the sacral region in the lithotomy position using the noninvasive pressure distribution measurement system | Full Text | References | PDF (850 KB)
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Statin therapy reduces the likelihood of suboptimal blood pressure control among Ugandan adult diabetic patients
William Lumu, Leaticia Kampiire, George Patrick Akabwai, Daniel Ssekikubo Kiggundu & Davis Kibirige
Pages: 215-221
Published online: 20 Feb 2017
AbstractforStatin therapy reduces the likelihood of suboptimal blood pressure control among Ugandan adult diabetic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (367.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on targeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: nivolumab in context
Alexander D Le, Saeed K Alzghari, Gary W Jean & Ninh M La-Beck
Pages: 223-236
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforUpdate on targeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: nivolumab in context | Full Text | References | PDF (675.7 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Psychological factors as risk factors for poor hip function after total hip arthroplasty
Achim Benditz, Petra Jansen, Jan Schaible, Christina Roll, Joachim Grifka & Jürgen Götz
Pages: 237-244
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforPsychological factors as risk factors for poor hip function after total hip arthroplasty | Full Text | References | PDF (539.2 KB)
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Increased risk of endotracheal intubation and heart failure following acute myocardial infarction in patients with urolithiasis: a nationwide population-based study
Shun-Ku Lin, Jui-Ming Liu, Ying-Hsu Chang, Yuan-Tien Ting, See-Tong Pang, Ren-Jun Hsu & Po-Hung Lin
Pages: 245-253
Published online: 23 Feb 2017
AbstractforIncreased risk of endotracheal intubation and heart failure following acute myocardial infarction in patients with urolithiasis: a nationwide population-based study | Full Text | References | PDF (549.8 KB)
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Association of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients with the number of days of high mean 24-hour particulate matter with a diameter of <2.5 μm
Ming-Hui Liu, Ming-Jen Chan, Ching-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Hao Weng, Tzung-Hai Yen & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 255-262
Published online: 23 Feb 2017
AbstractforAssociation of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients with the number of days of high mean 24-hour particulate matter with a diameter of <2.5 μm | Full Text | References | PDF (534.3 KB)
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Music therapy-induced changes in salivary cortisol level are predictive of cardiovascular mortality in patients under maintenance hemodialysis
Yi-Chou Hou, Yen-Ju Lin, Kuo-Cheng Lu, Han-Sun Chiang, Chia-Chi Chang & Li-King Yang
Pages: 263-272
Published online: 23 Feb 2017
AbstractforMusic therapy-induced changes in salivary cortisol level are predictive of cardiovascular mortality in patients under maintenance hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (521.1 KB)
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Article
Helicobacter pylori infection is not associated with failure to thrive: a case control study
Nan-Chang Chiu, Chien-Yu Lin, Hsin Chi, Chun-Yan Yeung, Wei-Hsin Ting, Wai-Tao Chan, Chuen-Bin Jiang, Sung-Tse Li, Chao-Hsu Lin & Hung-Chang Lee
Pages: 273-278
Published online: 23 Feb 2017
AbstractforHelicobacter pylori infection is not associated with failure to thrive: a case control study | Full Text | References | PDF (281.8 KB)
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Article
High expression of Aldolase A predicts poor survival in patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma
Ning Na, Heng Li, Chengfang Xu, Bin Miao, Liangqing Hong, Zhengyu Huang & Qiu Jiang
Pages: 279-285
Published online: 27 Feb 2017
AbstractforHigh expression of Aldolase A predicts poor survival in patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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The influence of surgical technique on early posttransplant atrial fibrillation – comparison of biatrial, bicaval, and total orthotopic heart transplantation
Rasmus Rivinius, Matthias Helmschrott, Arjang Ruhparwar, Christian Erbel, Christian A Gleissner, Fabrice F Darche, Dierk Thomas, Tom Bruckner, Hugo A Katus & Andreas O Doesch
Pages: 287-297
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforThe influence of surgical technique on early posttransplant atrial fibrillation – comparison of biatrial, bicaval, and total orthotopic heart transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (855 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Clinical role of brexpiprazole in depression and schizophrenia
Nishant B Parikh, Diana M Robinson & Anita H Clayton
Pages: 299-306
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforClinical role of brexpiprazole in depression and schizophrenia | Full Text | References | PDF (272.9 KB)
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Original Research

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The risk reduction of recurrent periodontal pathogens of local application minocycline HCl 2% gel, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for chronic periodontitis treatment
Y Soeroso, T Akase, H Sunarto, Y Kemal, R Salim, M Octavia, A Viandita, J Setiawan & BM Bachtiar
Pages: 307-314
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforThe risk reduction of recurrent periodontal pathogens of local application minocycline HCl 2% gel, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for chronic periodontitis treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (385.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Role of IL-17 in plaque psoriasis: therapeutic potential of ixekizumab
Tessa L Hanley & Zenas ZN Yiu
Pages: 315-323
Published online: 13 Mar 2017
AbstractforRole of IL-17 in plaque psoriasis: therapeutic potential of ixekizumab | Full Text | References | PDF (271.1 KB)
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Original Research

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An estimate of the cost of administering intravenous biological agents in Spanish day hospitals
Joan Miquel Nolla, Esperanza Martín, Pilar Llamas, Javier Manero, Arturo Rodríguez de la Serna, Manuel Francisco Fernández-Miera, Mercedes Rodríguez, José Manuel López, Alexandra Ivanova & Belén Aragón
Pages: 325-334
Published online: 14 Mar 2017
AbstractforAn estimate of the cost of administering intravenous biological agents in Spanish day hospitals | Full Text | References | PDF (708.4 KB)
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Clinical characteristics of zinc phosphide poisoning in Thailand
Satariya Trakulsrichai, Natcha Kosanyawat, Pongsakorn Atiksawedparit, Charuwan Sriapha, Achara Tongpoo, Umaporn Udomsubpayakul, Panee Rittilert & Winai Wananukul
Pages: 335-340
Published online: 14 Mar 2017
AbstractforClinical characteristics of zinc phosphide poisoning in Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (259.9 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Second-line afatinib administration in an elderly patient with squamous cell carcinoma
Wolfgang Hohenforst-Schmidt, Paul Zarogoulidis, Michael Steinheimer, Naim Benhassen, Chrysanthi Sardeli, Nikos Stalikas, Melpomeni Toitou & Haidong Huang
Pages: 341-343
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforSecond-line afatinib administration in an elderly patient with squamous cell carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (772.3 KB)
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Effects of sharing information on drug administration errors in pediatric wards: a pre–post intervention study
Siew-Siang Chua, Sim-Mei Choo, Che Zuraini Sulaiman, Asma Omar & Meow-Keong Thong
Pages: 345-353
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforEffects of sharing information on drug administration errors in pediatric wards: a pre–post intervention study | Full Text | References | PDF (402.7 KB)
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Adrenalectomy does not improve survival rates of patients with solitary adrenal metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer
Shao-Hong Huang, Qing-Lei Kong, Xue-Xia Chen, Jin-Yuan He, Jie Qin & Zhuang-Gui Chen
Pages: 355-360
Published online: 23 Mar 2017
AbstractforAdrenalectomy does not improve survival rates of patients with solitary adrenal metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (557.7 KB)
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Assessment of isoniazid preventive therapy in the reduction of tuberculosis among ART patients in Arba Minch Hospital, Ethiopia
Ashenafi Abossie & Tsegaye Yohanes
Pages: 361-366
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforAssessment of isoniazid preventive therapy in the reduction of tuberculosis among ART patients in Arba Minch Hospital, Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (273.8 KB)
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Comparison of prophylactic effect of UGIB and effects on platelet function between PPIs and H2RAs combined with DAPT: systematic review and meta-analysis
Zhan-Miao Yi, Ting-Ting Qiu, Yuan Zhang, Zhi-Yan Liu & Suo-Di Zhai
Pages: 367-377
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforComparison of prophylactic effect of UGIB and effects on platelet function between PPIs and H2RAs combined with DAPT: systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (666.3 KB)
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Urinary cadmium levels predict mortality of patients with acute heart failure
Ching-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Hao Weng, Cheng-Chia Lee, Dan-Tzu Lin-Tan, Pao-Hsien Chu, Kuan-Hsing Chen, Tzung-Hai Yen & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 379-386
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforUrinary cadmium levels predict mortality of patients with acute heart failure | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Evaluation of the clinical effect of small-volume resuscitation on uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock in emergency
Gang Zhao, Wei Wu, Qi-ming Feng & Jian Sun
Pages: 387-392
Published online: 27 Mar 2017
AbstractforEvaluation of the clinical effect of small-volume resuscitation on uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock in emergency | Full Text | References | PDF (265.7 KB)
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Predictive values of D-dimer assay, GRACE scores and TIMI scores for adverse outcome in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Muhammet Hulusi Satilmisoglu, Sinem Ozbay Ozyilmaz, Mehmet Gul, Hayriye Ak Yildirim, Osman Kayapinar, Kadir Gokturk, Huseyin Aksu, Korhan Erkanli & Abdurrahman Eksik
Pages: 393-400
Published online: 29 Mar 2017
AbstractforPredictive values of D-dimer assay, GRACE scores and TIMI scores for adverse outcome in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (464.4 KB)
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Predictors of common femoral artery access site complications in patients on oral anticoagulants and undergoing a coronary procedure
Nicolas W Shammas, Gail A Shammas, Susan Jones-Miller, Mileah Rose Gumpert, Miranda Jade Gumpert, Christine Harb, Majid Z Chammas, W John Shammas, Rommy A Khalafallah, Amy Barzgari, Bassel Bou Dargham, Ghassan E Daher, Rayan Jo Rachwan & Andrew N Shammas
Pages: 401-406
Published online: 30 Mar 2017
AbstractforPredictors of common femoral artery access site complications in patients on oral anticoagulants and undergoing a coronary procedure | Full Text | References | PDF (303.6 KB)
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Drug-related problems in patients with erectile dysfunctions and multiple comorbidities
Hasniza Zaman Huri, Chui Fang Ling & Azad Hassan Abdul Razack
Pages: 407-419
Published online: 31 Mar 2017
AbstractforDrug-related problems in patients with erectile dysfunctions and multiple comorbidities | Full Text | References | PDF (672.5 KB)
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Polymorphisms of VKORC1 and CYP2C9 are associated with warfarin sensitivity in Chinese population
LiQun Jia, Zanxin Wang, Jianlong Men, Heng Cai & Minxin Wei
Pages: 421-425
Published online: 31 Mar 2017
AbstractforPolymorphisms of VKORC1 and CYP2C9 are associated with warfarin sensitivity in Chinese population | Full Text | References | PDF (411.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Role of pirfenidone in the management of pulmonary fibrosis
Keith C Meyer & Catherine A Decker
Pages: 427-437
Published online: 03 Apr 2017
AbstractforRole of pirfenidone in the management of pulmonary fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (628.5 KB)
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Genetic factors in pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation
Maciej Tarnowski, Sylwia Słuczanowska-Głabowska, Andrzej Pawlik, Małgorzata Mazurek-Mochol & Elżbieta Dembowska
Pages: 439-446
Published online: 06 Apr 2017
AbstractforGenetic factors in pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (365.2 KB)
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Use of direct oral anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disease in patients with reduced renal function: a short review of the clinical evidence
Kristine C Willett & Amanda M Morrill
Pages: 447-454
Published online: 06 Apr 2017
AbstractforUse of direct oral anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disease in patients with reduced renal function: a short review of the clinical evidence | Full Text | References | PDF (271.9 KB)
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Fracture risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and possible risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ardeshir Moayeri, Mahmoud Mohamadpour, Seyedeh Fatemeh Mousavi, Ehsan Shirzadpour, Safoura Mohamadpour & Mansour Amraei
Pages: 455-468
Published online: 11 Apr 2017
AbstractforFracture risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and possible risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (823.1 KB)
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Effectiveness of continuous improvement by a clinical pharmacist-led guidance team on the prophylactic antibiotics usage rationality in intervention procedure at a Chinese tertiary teaching hospital
Ping Yang, Sai-Ping Jiang & Xiao-Yang Lu
Pages: 469-476
Published online: 11 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffectiveness of continuous improvement by a clinical pharmacist-led guidance team on the prophylactic antibiotics usage rationality in intervention procedure at a Chinese tertiary teaching hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (362.9 KB)
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Efficacy and safety outcomes of sofosbuvir-based treatment regimens for hepatitis C virus-infected patients with or without cirrhosis from phase III clinical trials
Young-Mo Yang & Eun Joo Choi
Pages: 477-497
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforEfficacy and safety outcomes of sofosbuvir-based treatment regimens for hepatitis C virus-infected patients with or without cirrhosis from phase III clinical trials | Full Text | References | PDF (538.6 KB)
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Patient characteristics associated with false arrhythmia alarms in intensive care
Patricia R Harris, Jessica K Zègre-Hemsey, Daniel Schindler, Yong Bai, Michele M Pelter & Xiao Hu
Pages: 499-513
Published online: 19 Apr 2017
AbstractforPatient characteristics associated with false arrhythmia alarms in intensive care | Full Text | References | PDF (665.1 KB)
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Hypertriglyceridemia, an important and independent risk factor for acute pancreatitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Oana Albai, Deiana Roman & Mirela Frandes
Pages: 515-522
Published online: 13 Apr 2017
AbstractforHypertriglyceridemia, an important and independent risk factor for acute pancreatitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (459.1 KB)
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The effect of sodium hyaluronate–chondroitin sulfate combined solution on cartilage formation in osteochondral defects of the rabbit knee: an experimental study
Haci Bayram Tosun, Murat Gürger, Seyit Ali Gümüştaş, Abuzer Uludag, Özlem Üçer, Sancar Serbest & Suat Çelik
Pages: 523-532
Published online: 18 Apr 2017
AbstractforThe effect of sodium hyaluronate–chondroitin sulfate combined solution on cartilage formation in osteochondral defects of the rabbit knee: an experimental study | Full Text | References | PDF (5.2 MB)
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Evaluation of negative-pressure wound therapy for patients with diabetic foot ulcers: systematic review and meta-analysis
Si Liu, Chao-zhu He, Yan-ting Cai, Qiu-ping Xing, Ying-zhen Guo, Zhi-long Chen, Ji-liang Su & Li-ping Yang
Pages: 533-544
Published online: 18 Apr 2017
AbstractforEvaluation of negative-pressure wound therapy for patients with diabetic foot ulcers: systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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How admissions to various medical specialty divisions determines the outcome of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: results from a retrospective study in a large hospital of northwest China
Qianqian Zhu, Na Li, Fang Li, Zhihua Zhou, Jiao Sang, Xiaoyan Zeng, Qunying Han, Yi Lv, Wenxuan Zhao & Zhengwen Liu
Pages: 545-553
Published online: 18 Apr 2017
AbstractforHow admissions to various medical specialty divisions determines the outcome of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: results from a retrospective study in a large hospital of northwest China | Full Text | References | PDF (445.7 KB)
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Positive correlation between environmental PM2.5 and blood lead levels in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis
Chao-Yu Chen, Ming-Hui Liu, Ching-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Hao Weng, Tzung-Hai Yen & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 555-564
Published online: 24 Apr 2017
AbstractforPositive correlation between environmental PM2.5 and blood lead levels in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (953.7 KB)
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Retrospective analysis of non-laboratory-based adverse drug reactions induced by intravenous radiocontrast agents in a Joint Commission International-accredited academic medical center hospital in China
Qin-lan Chen, Xiao-ying Zhao, Xiao-mi Wang, Na Lv, Ling-ling Zhu, Hui-min Xu & Quan Zhou
Pages: 565-573
Published online: 26 Apr 2017
AbstractforRetrospective analysis of non-laboratory-based adverse drug reactions induced by intravenous radiocontrast agents in a Joint Commission International-accredited academic medical center hospital in China | Full Text | References | PDF (308.9 KB)
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Narrowband ultraviolet B light treatment changes plasma concentrations of MMP-3, MMP-9 and TIMP-3 in psoriatic patients
Edyta Katarzyna Głażewska, Marek Niczyporuk, Sławomir Ławicki, Maciej Szmitkowski, Magdalena Donejko, Monika Zajkowska, Grażyna Ewa Będkowska & Andrzej Przylipiak
Pages: 575-582
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforNarrowband ultraviolet B light treatment changes plasma concentrations of MMP-3, MMP-9 and TIMP-3 in psoriatic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (513.7 KB)
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Association between use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and diabetes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis: a nationwide, population-based cohort study of 84,989 patients
Hsin-Hua Chen, Der-Yuan Chen, Chi-Chen Lin, Yi-Ming Chen, Kuo-Lung Lai & Ching-Heng Lin
Pages: 583-592
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforAssociation between use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and diabetes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis: a nationwide, population-based cohort study of 84,989 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (526.5 KB)
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Minimally invasive endoscopic resection for the treatment of sinonasal malignancy: the outcomes and risk factors for recurrence
Ning He, Xiaohong Chen, Luo Zhang, Xuejun Chen, Zhigang Huang, Qi Zhong, Hongzhi Ma, Ling Feng, Lizhen Hou & Jugao Fang
Pages: 593-602
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforMinimally invasive endoscopic resection for the treatment of sinonasal malignancy: the outcomes and risk factors for recurrence | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Differential cardiovascular profiles of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors: critical evaluation of empagliflozin
Vani P Sanon, Shalin Patel, Saurabh Sanon, Ruben Rodriguez, Son V Pham & Robert Chilton
Pages: 603-611
Published online: 03 May 2017
AbstractforDifferential cardiovascular profiles of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors: critical evaluation of empagliflozin | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Clinical and genetic characteristics in a group of 45 patients with Turner syndrome (monocentric study)
Simona Bucerzan, Diana Miclea, Radu Popp, Camelia Alkhzouz, Cecilia Lazea, Ioan Victor Pop & Paula Grigorescu-Sido
Pages: 613-622
Published online: 04 May 2017
AbstractforClinical and genetic characteristics in a group of 45 patients with Turner syndrome (monocentric study) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Changing health care culture: a prerequisite to improving patient safety
Saeed Azizi, Faisal Siddiqui & Ithsham Iqbal
Pages: 623-624
Published online: 08 May 2017
CitationforChanging health care culture: a prerequisite to improving patient safety | Full Text | References | PDF (187.3 KB)
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Case Report
Misoprostol for miscarriage management in a woman with previous five cesarean deliveries: a case report and literature review
Doua AlSaad, Sawsan Alobaidly, Palli Abdulrouf, Binny Thomas, Afif Ahmed & Moza AlHail
Pages: 625-627
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforMisoprostol for miscarriage management in a woman with previous five cesarean deliveries: a case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (196.5 KB)
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Pulmonary hypertension and vasculopathy in incontinentia pigmenti: a case report
Abduljabbar Alshenqiti, Marwan Nashabat, Hissah AlGhoraibi, Omar Tamimi & Majid Alfadhel
Pages: 629-634
Published online: 09 May 2017
AbstractforPulmonary hypertension and vasculopathy in incontinentia pigmenti: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Protocol for management after thyroidectomy: a retrospective study based on one-center experience
Han Luo, Hongliu Yang, Tao Wei, Yanping Gong, Anping Su, Yu Ma, Xiuhe Zou, Jianyong Lei, Wanjun Zhao & Jingqiang Zhu
Pages: 635-641
Published online: 15 May 2017
AbstractforProtocol for management after thyroidectomy: a retrospective study based on one-center experience | Full Text | References | PDF (509.8 KB)
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Iatrogenic visual aura: a case report and a brief review of the literature
Alina Buture, Modar Khalil & Fayyaz Ahmed
Pages: 643-646
Published online: 17 May 2017
AbstractforIatrogenic visual aura: a case report and a brief review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (197.8 KB)
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Effect of treatment with single total-dose intravenous iron versus daily oral iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose on moderate puerperal iron-deficiency anemia
Chukwuemeka Anthony Iyoke, Fausta Chioma Emegoakor, Euzebus Chinonye Ezugwu, Lucky Osaheni Lawani, Leonard Ogbonna Ajah, Jude Anazoeze Madu, Hyginus Uzo Ezegwui & Frank Okechukwu Ezugwu
Pages: 647-653
Published online: 17 May 2017
AbstractforEffect of treatment with single total-dose intravenous iron versus daily oral iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose on moderate puerperal iron-deficiency anemia | Full Text | References | PDF (324.5 KB)
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A retrograde y-stenting of the trachea for treatment of mediastinal fistula in an unusual situation
Wolfgang Hohenforst-Schmidt, Paul Zarogoulidis, Michael Steinheimer, Thomas Schneider, Naim Benhassen, Holger Rupprecht & Lutz Freitag
Pages: 655-661
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforA retrograde y-stenting of the trachea for treatment of mediastinal fistula in an unusual situation | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB)
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Comparison of the clinical features and outcomes of infective endocarditis between hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis patients
Ching-Chung Hsiao, Cheng-Hao Weng, Yi-Jung Li, Hsin-Hsu Wu, Yung-Chang Chen, Yu-Ming Chen, Hsiang-Hao Hsu & Ya-Chung Tian
Pages: 663-668
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforComparison of the clinical features and outcomes of infective endocarditis between hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (254.6 KB)
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Color M-mode echocardiography-derived propagation velocity of descending aorta decreases with aging
Mehmet Yaman, Uğur Arslan, Adil Bayramoğlu, Osman Bektaş & Ahmet Karataş
Pages: 669-674
Published online: 24 May 2017
AbstractforColor M-mode echocardiography-derived propagation velocity of descending aorta decreases with aging | Full Text | References | PDF (672.4 KB)
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Treatment and outcome of intestinal perforation after liver transplant surgery in adults: a single-center experience
Jianyu Lin, Jing Wang, Peng Yue, Xingmao Zhang, Ren Lang, Yuan Wang, Chen Cui & Qiang He
Pages: 675-678
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforTreatment and outcome of intestinal perforation after liver transplant surgery in adults: a single-center experience | Full Text | References | PDF (215.5 KB)
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Treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism: the clinical utility of etelcalcetide
Mario Cozzolino, Andrea Galassi, Ferruccio Conte, Michela Mangano, Luca Di Lullo & Antonio Bellasi
Pages: 679-689
Published online: 01 Jun 2017
AbstractforTreatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism: the clinical utility of etelcalcetide | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Case Report
Unusual delayed presentation of diaphragmatic hernia complicated by transverse colon and total small-bowel obstruction after postoperative chemotherapy of esophageal cancer
Yanlai Sun, Lei Yin, Hongfan Xue, Haipeng Wang, Zengjun Li & Jinming Yu
Pages: 691-695
Published online: 06 Jun 2017
AbstractforUnusual delayed presentation of diaphragmatic hernia complicated by transverse colon and total small-bowel obstruction after postoperative chemotherapy of esophageal cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of retroperitoneal laparoscopic and open surgery for the correction of retrocaval ureter
Lijun Mao, Kai Xu, Meng Ding, Jun Pan & Zhicheng Guo
Pages: 697-701
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforComparison of the efficacy and safety of retroperitoneal laparoscopic and open surgery for the correction of retrocaval ureter | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Noncontact plating technique in an open fracture
Ümit Tuhanioğlu, Hasan Ulaş Oğur, Hakan Çiçek, Fırat Seyfettinoğlu, Osman Çiloğlu & Ahmet Kapukaya
Pages: 703-708
Published online: 08 Jun 2017
AbstractforNoncontact plating technique in an open fracture | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Transnasal endoscopic and combined intra–extranasal approach for the surgical treatment of frontal sinus cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea
Qintai Yang, Peng Li, Jiancong Huang, Weihao Wang, Shanyan Bian, Xuekun Huang, Xian Liu & Gehua Zhang
Pages: 709-715
Published online: 09 Jun 2017
AbstractforTransnasal endoscopic and combined intra–extranasal approach for the surgical treatment of frontal sinus cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Blood lead level is a positive predictor of uremic pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Cheng-Hao Weng, Ching-Wei Hsu, Ching-Chih Hu, Tzung-Hai Yen, Ming-Jen Chan & Wen-Hung Huang
Pages: 717-723
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforBlood lead level is a positive predictor of uremic pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (467.9 KB)
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Four novel ARSA gene mutations with pathogenic impacts on metachromatic leukodystrophy: a bioinformatics approach to predict pathogenic mutations
Masoumeh Dehghan Manshadi, Behnam Kamalidehghan, Omid Aryani, Elham Khalili, Sepideh Dadgar, Mahdi Tondar, Fatemeh Ahmadipour, Goh Yong Meng & Massoud Houshmand
Pages: 725-731
Published online: 16 Jun 2017
AbstractforFour novel ARSA gene mutations with pathogenic impacts on metachromatic leukodystrophy: a bioinformatics approach to predict pathogenic mutations | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Combination of sofosbuvir and daclatasvir in the treatment of genotype 3 chronic hepatitis C virus infection in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Jan Sperl, Sona Frankova, Miluse Kreidlova, Dusan Merta, Monika Tothova & Julius Spicak
Pages: 733-738
Published online: 22 Jun 2017
AbstractforCombination of sofosbuvir and daclatasvir in the treatment of genotype 3 chronic hepatitis C virus infection in patients on maintenance hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (253.3 KB)
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Chitosan oligosaccharide improves the therapeutic efficacy of sitagliptin for the therapy of Chinese elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Lijie Zhao, Tingli Sun & Lina Wang
Pages: 739-750
Published online: 27 Jun 2017
AbstractforChitosan oligosaccharide improves the therapeutic efficacy of sitagliptin for the therapy of Chinese elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Onset of chronic myeloid leukemia with complex karyotype in a pregnant patient: case report and revision of literature
Nicola Sgherza, Elisabetta Abruzzese, Gianni Perla, Maria Marta Minervini, Vincenzo Chiello, Natale Sciannamè & Nicola Cascavilla
Pages: 751-755
Published online: 27 Jun 2017
AbstractforOnset of chronic myeloid leukemia with complex karyotype in a pregnant patient: case report and revision of literature | Full Text | References | PDF (409.4 KB)
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Safety, tolerability, and risks associated with first- and second-generation antipsychotics: a state-of-the-art clinical review
Marco Solmi, Andrea Murru, Isabella Pacchiarotti, Juan Undurraga, Nicola Veronese, Michele Fornaro, Brendon Stubbs, Francesco Monaco, Eduard Vieta, Mary V Seeman, Christoph U Correll & André F Carvalho
Pages: 757-777
Published online: 29 Jun 2017
AbstractforSafety, tolerability, and risks associated with first- and second-generation antipsychotics: a state-of-the-art clinical review | Full Text | References | PDF (529 KB)
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Clinical patterns and outcomes of status epilepticus in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex
Hatem S Shehata, Hadeer Mahmoud AbdelGhaffar, Mohammed Nasreldin, Alaa Elmazny, Ahmed Abdelalim, Asmaa Sabbah & Nevin M Shalaby
Pages: 779-785
Published online: 30 Jun 2017
AbstractforClinical patterns and outcomes of status epilepticus in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex | Full Text | References | PDF (974 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of dolutegravir plus backbone compared with raltegravir plus backbone, darunavir+ritonavir plus backbone and efavirenz/tenofovir/emtricitabine in treatment naïve and experienced HIV-positive patients
Umberto Restelli, Giuliano Rizzardini, Andrea Antinori, Adriano Lazzarin, Marzia Bonfanti, Paolo Bonfanti & Davide Croce
Pages: 787-797
Published online: 29 Jun 2017
AbstractforCost-effectiveness analysis of dolutegravir plus backbone compared with raltegravir plus backbone, darunavir+ritonavir plus backbone and efavirenz/tenofovir/emtricitabine in treatment naïve and experienced HIV-positive patients | Full Text | References | PDF (492.9 KB)
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Clinical use of lenvatinib in combination with everolimus for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma
Alessandro Leonetti, Francesco Leonardi, Melissa Bersanelli & Sebastiano Buti
Pages: 799-806
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical use of lenvatinib in combination with everolimus for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (549.2 KB)
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Clinical and ultrasound parameters in prediction of excessive hemorrhage during management of cesarean scar pregnancy
Ting Gui, Ping Peng, Xinyan Liu, Li Jin & Weilin Chen
Pages: 807-812
Published online: 30 Jun 2017
AbstractforClinical and ultrasound parameters in prediction of excessive hemorrhage during management of cesarean scar pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (685.6 KB)
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Cholecalciferol improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients: a 6-month prospective interventional study
Aml Mohamed Nada & Dalia A Shaheen
Pages: 813-820
Published online: 07 Jul 2017
AbstractforCholecalciferol improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients: a 6-month prospective interventional study | Full Text | References | PDF (567.5 KB)
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The association of ADAM12 polymorphism with osteoarthritis susceptibility: a meta-analysis
Zhen Wu, Xin-Wei Xu & Xiao-Wen Zhang
Pages: 821-830
Published online: 30 Jun 2017
AbstractforThe association of ADAM12 polymorphism with osteoarthritis susceptibility: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Review Article
Current evidence for the use of C-MAC videolaryngoscope in adult airway management: a review of the literature
Fu-Shan Xue, Hui-Xian Li, Ya-Yang Liu & Gui-Zhen Yang
Pages: 831-841
Published online: 03 Jul 2017
AbstractforCurrent evidence for the use of C-MAC videolaryngoscope in adult airway management: a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (878.6 KB)
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Case Report
A case of iatrogenic pneumothorax in which chest tube placement could be avoided by intraoperative evaluation with transthoracic ultrasonography
Izumi Sato, Hirotsugu Kanda, Megumi Kanao-Kanda, Atsushi Kurosawa & Takayuki Kunisawa
Pages: 843-845
Published online: 05 Jul 2017
AbstractforA case of iatrogenic pneumothorax in which chest tube placement could be avoided by intraoperative evaluation with transthoracic ultrasonography | Full Text | References | PDF (418.9 KB)
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Diagnostic reliability of pediatric appendicitis score, ultrasound and low-dose computed tomography scan in children with suspected acute appendicitis
Ashraf Othman Sayed, Nancy Selim Zeidan, Dalia Monir Fahmy & Hossam A Ibrahim
Pages: 847-854
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforDiagnostic reliability of pediatric appendicitis score, ultrasound and low-dose computed tomography scan in children with suspected acute appendicitis | Full Text | References | PDF (714.6 KB)
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Reconstruction of fingers after electrical injury using lateral tarsal artery flap
Minghua Zhang, Mitao Huang, Pihong Zhang, Pengfei Liang, Licheng Ren, Jizhang Zeng, Jie Zhou, Xiong Liu, Tinghong Xie & Xiaoyuan Huang
Pages: 855-861
Published online: 10 Jul 2017
AbstractforReconstruction of fingers after electrical injury using lateral tarsal artery flap | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Sex differences of in-hospital outcome and long-term mortality in patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
KJ Weidner, I El-Battrawy, M Behnes, K Schramm, C Fastner, J Kuschyk, U Hoffmann, U Ansari, M Borggrefe & I Akin
Pages: 863-869
Published online: 12 Jul 2017
AbstractforSex differences of in-hospital outcome and long-term mortality in patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (376.7 KB)
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Review Article
Alemtuzumab: a review of efficacy and risks in the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis
Cristina Guarnera, Placido Bramanti & Emanuela Mazzon
Pages: 871-879
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforAlemtuzumab: a review of efficacy and risks in the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (291.9 KB)
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Can we use the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and mean platelet volume values for the diagnosis of anterior uveitis in patients with Behcet’s disease?
Atil Avci, Deniz Avci, Fatma Erden, Ertas Ragip, Ali Cetinkaya, Kemal Ozyurt & Mustafa Atasoy
Pages: 881-886
Published online: 17 Jul 2017
AbstractforCan we use the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and mean platelet volume values for the diagnosis of anterior uveitis in patients with Behcet’s disease? | Full Text | References | PDF (416.5 KB)
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Association of left ventricular ejection fraction with contrast-induced nephropathy and mortality following coronary angiography or intervention in patients with heart failure
Kun Wang, Hua-long Li, Wei-jie Bei, Xiao-sheng Guo, Shi-qun Chen, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Ji-yan Chen, Yong Liu & Ning Tan
Pages: 887-895
Published online: 19 Jul 2017
AbstractforAssociation of left ventricular ejection fraction with contrast-induced nephropathy and mortality following coronary angiography or intervention in patients with heart failure | Full Text | References | PDF (759.9 KB)
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Collaboration in pharmacovigilance: lamotrigine and fatal severe cutaneous adverse reactions – a review of spontaneous reports
Neil Brickel, Haris Shaikh, Andrew Kirkham, Greg Davies, Michelle Chalker & Pascal Yoshida
Pages: 897-903
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforCollaboration in pharmacovigilance: lamotrigine and fatal severe cutaneous adverse reactions – a review of spontaneous reports | Full Text | References | PDF (258.1 KB)
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Review Article
Ofatumumab – a valid treatment option for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients
Salma M AlDallal
Pages: 905-907
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
AbstractforOfatumumab – a valid treatment option for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients | Full Text | References | PDF (191 KB)
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Subcutaneous gentamicin injection around the cuff in treatment of resistant exit site infection in peritoneal dialysis patients: a pilot study
Oguzhan Sıtkı Dizdar, Ozerhan Ozer, Selahattin Erdem & Ali Ihsan Gunal
Pages: 909-914
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
AbstractforSubcutaneous gentamicin injection around the cuff in treatment of resistant exit site infection in peritoneal dialysis patients: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (574.7 KB)
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Case Report
Thyroid cancer in a patient with Lynch syndrome – case report and literature review
Monika Fazekas-Lavu, Andrew Parker, Allan D Spigelman, Rodney J Scott, Richard J Epstein, Michael Jensen & Katherine Samaras
Pages: 915-918
Published online: 21 Jul 2017
AbstractforThyroid cancer in a patient with Lynch syndrome – case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (571.9 KB)
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Incidence, causative drugs, and economic consequences of drug-induced SJS, TEN, and SJS–TEN overlap and potential drug–drug interactions during treatment: a retrospective analysis at an Indonesian referral hospital
Rizky Abdulah, Tazkia F Suwandiman, Nadhira Handayani, Dika P Destiani, Auliya A Suwantika, Melisa I Barliana & Keri Lestari
Pages: 919-925
Published online: 21 Jul 2017
AbstractforIncidence, causative drugs, and economic consequences of drug-induced SJS, TEN, and SJS–TEN overlap and potential drug–drug interactions during treatment: a retrospective analysis at an Indonesian referral hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (358.8 KB)
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Management of traumatic tympanic membrane perforation: a comparative study
Tianxi Gao, Xiaoli Li, Juan Hu, Weijun Ma, Jingjing Li, Na Shao & Zhenghui Wang
Pages: 927-931
Published online: 24 Jul 2017
AbstractforManagement of traumatic tympanic membrane perforation: a comparative study | Full Text | References | PDF (685.4 KB)
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Helicobacter pylori infection and severity of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with chronic coronary artery disease
Anita Jukic, Dorotea Bozic, Dusko Kardum, Tina Becic, Bruno Luksic, Mislav Vrsalovic, Marko Ljubkovic & Damir Fabijanic
Pages: 933-938
Published online: 27 Jul 2017
AbstractforHelicobacter pylori infection and severity of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with chronic coronary artery disease | Full Text | References | PDF (271.4 KB)
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The role of mediastinoscopy in the diagnosis of non-lung cancer diseases
Serdar Onat, Gungor Ates, Alper Avcı, Tekin Yıldız, Ali Birak, Cihan Akgul Ozmen & Refik Ulku
Pages: 939-943
Published online: 27 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe role of mediastinoscopy in the diagnosis of non-lung cancer diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (257.1 KB)
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Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and mean platelet volume in central serous chorioretinopathy
Muhammet Kazim Erol, Ayse Balkarli, Ozgur Yucel, Yusuf Akar, Berna Dogan & Elcin Suren
Pages: 945-950
Published online: 28 Jul 2017
AbstractforNeutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and mean platelet volume in central serous chorioretinopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (308.4 KB)
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Mechanism and therapeutic effectiveness of nerve growth factor in osteoarthritis pain
Xiushuai Shang, Zhaofei Wang & Hairong Tao
Pages: 951-956
Published online: 01 Aug 2017
AbstractforMechanism and therapeutic effectiveness of nerve growth factor in osteoarthritis pain | Full Text | References | PDF (434.1 KB)
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Real-world use of PCSK-9 inhibitors by early adopters: cardiovascular risk factors, statin co-treatment, and short-term adherence in routine clinical practice
Kathleen A Fairman, Lindsay E Davis & David A Sclar
Pages: 957-965
Published online: 03 Aug 2017
AbstractforReal-world use of PCSK-9 inhibitors by early adopters: cardiovascular risk factors, statin co-treatment, and short-term adherence in routine clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (320.1 KB)
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Predictive value of respiratory symptoms for the diagnosis of pollen-induced seasonal asthma among children and adults in Inner Mongolia
Ting Ting Ma, Yan Zhuang, Hai Ying Gong, Anthony Chauang Yii, Xue Yan Wang & Huan Zhong Shi
Pages: 967-974
Published online: 04 Aug 2017
AbstractforPredictive value of respiratory symptoms for the diagnosis of pollen-induced seasonal asthma among children and adults in Inner Mongolia | Full Text | References | PDF (501.8 KB)
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Adverse outcomes after percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus surgical tracheostomy in intensive care patients: case series and literature review
Konrad Jarosz, Bartosz Kubisa, Agata Andrzejewska, Katarzyna Mrówczyńska, Zbigniew Hamerlak & Alicja Bartkowska-Śniatkowska
Pages: 975-981
Published online: 07 Aug 2017
AbstractforAdverse outcomes after percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus surgical tracheostomy in intensive care patients: case series and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (600.8 KB)
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The safety and efficacy of front-firing green-light laser endoscopic en bloc photoselective vapo-enucleation of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Bo Cheng, Xiaofu Qiu, Huanhui Li & Guosheng Yang
Pages: 983-988
Published online: 11 Aug 2017
AbstractforThe safety and efficacy of front-firing green-light laser endoscopic en bloc photoselective vapo-enucleation of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (538.9 KB)
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Does whey protein supplementation affect blood pressure in hypoalbuminemic peritoneal dialysis patients?
Kamal Hassan & Fadi Hassan
Pages: 989-997
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforDoes whey protein supplementation affect blood pressure in hypoalbuminemic peritoneal dialysis patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (444.3 KB)
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Effect of additive calcium administration on FGF23 levels in patients with mild chronic kidney disease treated with calcitriol: a randomized, open-labeled clinical trial
Nayoung Han, Su Hyun Hong, Yon Su Kim, Dong Ki Kim, In-Wha Kim, Eunhee Ji & Jung Mi Oh
Pages: 999-1007
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforEffect of additive calcium administration on FGF23 levels in patients with mild chronic kidney disease treated with calcitriol: a randomized, open-labeled clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (624.6 KB)
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The value of time-averaged serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in prediction of mortality and dropout in peritoneal dialysis patients
Shou-Hsuan Liu, Chao-Yu Chen, Yi-Jung Li, Hsin-Hsu Wu, Chan-Yu Lin, Yung-Chang Chen, Ming-Yang Chang, Hsiang-Hao Hsu, Cheng-Lung Ku & Ya-Chung Tian
Pages: 1009-1021
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforThe value of time-averaged serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in prediction of mortality and dropout in peritoneal dialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (871 KB)
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Risk factors and early outcomes of acute renal injury after thoracic aortic endograft repair for type B aortic dissection
Songyuan Luo, Huanyu Ding, Jianfang Luo, Wei Li, Bing Ning, Yuan Liu, Wenhui Huang, Ling Xue, Ruixin Fan & Jiyan Chen
Pages: 1023-1029
Published online: 17 Aug 2017
AbstractforRisk factors and early outcomes of acute renal injury after thoracic aortic endograft repair for type B aortic dissection | Full Text | References | PDF (363.2 KB)
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Prevalence and predictors of sleep apnea in patients with stable coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study
Audrius Alonderis, Giedrius Varoneckas, Nijole Raskauskiene & Julija Brozaitiene
Pages: 1031-1042
Published online: 18 Aug 2017
AbstractforPrevalence and predictors of sleep apnea in patients with stable coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (474 KB)
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Impact of immunosuppressant therapy on new-onset diabetes in liver transplant recipients
Fu-Chao Liu, Huan-Tang Lin, Jr-Rung Lin & Huang-Ping Yu
Pages: 1043-1051
Published online: 18 Aug 2017
AbstractforImpact of immunosuppressant therapy on new-onset diabetes in liver transplant recipients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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New developments in the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis – role of obeticholic acid
Manan A Jhaveri & Kris V Kowdley
Pages: 1053-1060
Published online: 21 Aug 2017
AbstractforNew developments in the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis – role of obeticholic acid | Full Text | References | PDF (262.4 KB)
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Prognostic impact of blood pressure and heart rate at admission on in-hospital mortality after primary percutaneous intervention for acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation in western Romania
Diana Aurora Bordejevic, Florina Caruntu, Cristian Mornos, Ioan Olariu, Lucian Petrescu, Mirela Cleopatra Tomescu, Ioana Citu, Adelina Mavrea & Sorin Pescariu
Pages: 1061-1068
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrognostic impact of blood pressure and heart rate at admission on in-hospital mortality after primary percutaneous intervention for acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation in western Romania | Full Text | References | PDF (631.7 KB)
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Hollow viscus injuries: predictors of outcome and role of diagnostic delay
Andrea Mingoli, Marco La Torre, Gioia Brachini, Gianluca Costa, Genoveffa Balducci, Barbara Frezza, Giovanna Sgarzini & Bruno Cirillo
Pages: 1069-1076
Published online: 23 Aug 2017
AbstractforHollow viscus injuries: predictors of outcome and role of diagnostic delay | Full Text | References | PDF (648.2 KB)
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Omentum flap as a salvage procedure in deep sternal wound infection
Nick Spindler, Christian D Etz, Martin Misfeld, Christoph Josten, Friedrich-Wilhelm Mohr & Stefan Langer
Pages: 1077-1083
Published online: 23 Aug 2017
AbstractforOmentum flap as a salvage procedure in deep sternal wound infection | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Radiologic findings of thoracic trauma
Cihan Akgul Ozmen, Serdar Onat & Delal Aycicek
Pages: 1085-1089
Published online: 26 Aug 2017
AbstractforRadiologic findings of thoracic trauma | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Frequent respiratory events in postoperative patients aged 60 years and above
Suzanne JL Broens, Xuan He, Rachel Evley, Erik Olofsen, Marieke Niesters, Ravi P Mahajan, Albert Dahan & Monique van Velzen
Pages: 1091-1098
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforFrequent respiratory events in postoperative patients aged 60 years and above | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Curcumin inhibits apoptosis by modulating Bax/Bcl-2 expression and alleviates oxidative stress in testes of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Lingling Zhao, Qianru Gu, Lanting Xiang, Xidan Dong, Huimin Li, Jinyao Ni, Li Wan, Guoping Cai & Guorong Chen
Pages: 1099-1105
Published online: 28 Aug 2017
AbstractforCurcumin inhibits apoptosis by modulating Bax/Bcl-2 expression and alleviates oxidative stress in testes of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats | Full Text | References | PDF (3.9 MB)
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Predicting and managing sepsis in burn patients: current perspectives
Omar Nunez Lopez, Janos Cambiaso-Daniel, Ludwik K Branski, William B Norbury & David N Herndon
Pages: 1107-1117
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforPredicting and managing sepsis in burn patients: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (325.5 KB)
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Impact of T1 slope on surgical and adjacent segment degeneration after Bryan cervical disc arthroplasty
Peng Yang, Yongqian Li, Jia Li & Yong Shen
Pages: 1119-1125
Published online: 29 Aug 2017
AbstractforImpact of T1 slope on surgical and adjacent segment degeneration after Bryan cervical disc arthroplasty | Full Text | References | PDF (765.5 KB)
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Operative and nonoperative management for renal trauma: comparison of outcomes. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Andrea Mingoli, Marco La Torre, Emanuele Migliori, Bruno Cirillo, Martina Zambon, Paolo Sapienza & Gioia Brachini
Pages: 1127-1138
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforOperative and nonoperative management for renal trauma: comparison of outcomes. A systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Dupilumab in the management of moderate-to-severe asthma: the data so far
Pilar Barranco, Elsa Phillips-Angles, Javier Dominguez-Ortega & Santiago Quirce
Pages: 1139-1149
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforDupilumab in the management of moderate-to-severe asthma: the data so far | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Evaluating the antiemetic administration consistency to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with the standard guidelines: a prospective observational study
Afsaneh Vazin, Davood Eslami & Ebrahim Sahebi
Pages: 1151-1157
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforEvaluating the antiemetic administration consistency to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with the standard guidelines: a prospective observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (569.8 KB)
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Swollen lymph nodes may not be clinical manifestations of chronic myeloid leukemia: case report and revision of literature
Zhihe Liu, Siyun Li & Ou Bai
Pages: 1159-1162
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforSwollen lymph nodes may not be clinical manifestations of chronic myeloid leukemia: case report and revision of literature | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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The challenge of perioperative pain management in opioid-tolerant patients
Flaminia Coluzzi, Francesca Bifulco, Arturo Cuomo, Mario Dauri, Claudio Leonardi, Rita Maria Melotti, Silvia Natoli, Patrizia Romualdi, Gennaro Savoia & Antonio Corcione
Pages: 1163-1173
Published online: 05 Sep 2017
AbstractforThe challenge of perioperative pain management in opioid-tolerant patients | Full Text | References | PDF (417.5 KB)
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Pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction reporting: a perspective of community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Sana’a, Yemen
Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Yaman Walid Kassab, Wafa Mohammed Alseragi, Masaad Saeed Almutairi, Ali Ahmed, Long Chiau Ming, Ali Saleh Alkhoshaiban & Muhammad Abdul Hadi
Pages: 1175-1181
Published online: 07 Sep 2017
AbstractforPharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction reporting: a perspective of community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Sana’a, Yemen | Full Text | References | PDF (280.3 KB)
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Therapy of an incomplete spinal cord injury by intrathecal injection of EPO and subcutaneous injection of EPO, vitamin C and G-CSF
Augustinus Bader, Martin Reinhardt, Achim Beuthe, Klaus Röhl & Shibashish Giri
Pages: 1183-1188
Published online: 27 Nov 2017
AbstractforTherapy of an incomplete spinal cord injury by intrathecal injection of EPO and subcutaneous injection of EPO, vitamin C and G-CSF | Full Text | References | PDF (538.4 KB)
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Treatment of pretibial myxedema with intralesional immunomodulating therapy
Ziwei Ren, Min He, Fang Deng, Yan Chen, Liyin Chai, Bing Chen & Wuquan Deng
Pages: 1189-1194
Published online: 08 Sep 2017
AbstractforTreatment of pretibial myxedema with intralesional immunomodulating therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Relevance of the Weber effect in contemporary pharmacovigilance of oncology drugs
Ankur Arora, Rajinder K Jalali & Divya Vohora
Pages: 1195-1203
Published online: 11 Sep 2017
AbstractforRelevance of the Weber effect in contemporary pharmacovigilance of oncology drugs | Full Text | References | PDF (982.6 KB)
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Increased risk of pernicious anemia following scabies: a nationwide population-based matched-cohort study
Jui-Ming Liu, Ren-Jun Hsu, Fung-Wei Chang, Feng-Hsiang Chiu, Chia-Lun Yeh, Chun-Fa Huang, Shu-Ting Chang, Hung-Chang Lee, Hsin Chi & Chien-Yu Lin
Pages: 1205-1211
Published online: 13 Sep 2017
AbstractforIncreased risk of pernicious anemia following scabies: a nationwide population-based matched-cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (460.2 KB)
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Bronchial thermoplasty and the role of airway smooth muscle: are we on the right direction?
Francesco Menzella, Mirco Lusuardi, Carla Galeone & Nicola Facciolongo
Pages: 1213-1221
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforBronchial thermoplasty and the role of airway smooth muscle: are we on the right direction? | Full Text | References | PDF (283 KB)
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Role of heart-rate variability in preoperative assessment of physiological reserves in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
Petr Reimer, Jan Máca, Pavel Szturz, Ondřej Jor, Roman Kula, Pavel Ševčík, Michal Burda & Milan Adamus
Pages: 1223-1231
Published online: 19 Sep 2017
AbstractforRole of heart-rate variability in preoperative assessment of physiological reserves in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Ten-year outcome of intraoperative treatment of atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency ablation
Nour Boulad, Nicolas W Shammas, Gerald Early, Shauna Roberts, Gail A Shammas, Yuhning Linda Hu, Holly Park & Michael Jerin
Pages: 1233-1237
Published online: 19 Sep 2017
AbstractforTen-year outcome of intraoperative treatment of atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency ablation | Full Text | References | PDF (321.4 KB)
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Surgical site infections following instrumented stabilization of the spine
Ulrike Dapunt, Caroline Bürkle, Frank Günther, Wojciech Pepke, Stefan Hemmer & Michael Akbar
Pages: 1239-1245
Published online: 20 Sep 2017
AbstractforSurgical site infections following instrumented stabilization of the spine | Full Text | References | PDF (597.1 KB)
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Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic operation in anus-preserving rectal cancer: a meta-analysis
Yongzhen Cui, Cheng Li, Zhongfa Xu, Yingming Wang, Yamei Sun, Huirong Xu, Zengjun Li & Yanlai Sun
Pages: 1247-1257
Published online: 22 Sep 2017
AbstractforRobot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic operation in anus-preserving rectal cancer: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (952.1 KB)
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Pneumonitis and pneumonitis-related death in cancer patients treated with programmed cell death-1 inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Peng-Fei Cui, Jun-Xun Ma, Fei-Xue Wang, Jing Zhang, Hai-Tao Tao & Yi Hu
Pages: 1259-1271
Published online: 25 Sep 2017
AbstractforPneumonitis and pneumonitis-related death in cancer patients treated with programmed cell death-1 inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Renal safety of tenofovir and/or entecavir in patients with chronic HBV monoinfection
Young-Mo Yang & Eun Joo Choi
Pages: 1273-1285
Published online: 26 Sep 2017
AbstractforRenal safety of tenofovir and/or entecavir in patients with chronic HBV monoinfection | Full Text | References | PDF (438.5 KB)
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Lumbar spinal stenosis attributable to tophaceous gout: case report and review of the literature
Wei Wang, Qingbo Li, Lei Cai & Weijun Liu
Pages: 1287-1293
Published online: 28 Sep 2017
AbstractforLumbar spinal stenosis attributable to tophaceous gout: case report and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Are adipocytokines inflammatory or metabolic mediators in patients with inflammatory bowel disease?
Resul Kahraman, Turan Calhan, Abdurrahman Sahin, Kamil Ozdil, Zuhal Caliskan, Elif Sinem Bireller & Bedia Cakmakoglu
Pages: 1295-1301
Published online: 30 Sep 2017
AbstractforAre adipocytokines inflammatory or metabolic mediators in patients with inflammatory bowel disease? | Full Text | References | PDF (468.8 KB)
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Perinatal and follow-up outcome study of fetal anomalies with multidisciplinary consultation
Genxia Li, Na Yang, Mingkun Xie, Yajuan Xu, Ning Han, Qi Chen, Hezhou Li, Yueli Wu, Chunhua Cheng, Yuhong Wang, Man Zhou, Bo Xia, Shuhua Guo & Shihong Cui
Pages: 1303-1307
Published online: 04 Oct 2017
AbstractforPerinatal and follow-up outcome study of fetal anomalies with multidisciplinary consultation | Full Text | References | PDF (230.2 KB)
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Decreased frequency of adenoidectomy by a 12-week nasal budesonide treatment
Haiyu Hong, Fenghong Chen, Xiaobin Zheng, Wei Liao, Zhenpeng Liao, Yujie Cao, Haixin He, Zhe Zhu & Yunping Fan
Pages: 1309-1316
Published online: 03 Oct 2017
AbstractforDecreased frequency of adenoidectomy by a 12-week nasal budesonide treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Linked-color imaging combined with the NICE classification system for optical diagnosis of colon polyps: new image-enhanced endoscopic technology for pathological prediction
Chi-Huan Wu, Tsung-Hsing Chen, Chen-Ming Hsu, Ming-Yao Su, Cheng-Tang Chiu, Ren-Chin Wu & Cheng-Chou Lai
Pages: 1317-1321
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforLinked-color imaging combined with the NICE classification system for optical diagnosis of colon polyps: new image-enhanced endoscopic technology for pathological prediction | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Periodontal ligament injection versus routine local infiltration for nonsurgical single posterior maxillary permanent tooth extraction: comparative double-blinded randomized clinical study
Mohammad H Al-Shayyab
Pages: 1323-1331
Published online: 06 Oct 2017
AbstractforPeriodontal ligament injection versus routine local infiltration for nonsurgical single posterior maxillary permanent tooth extraction: comparative double-blinded randomized clinical study | Full Text | References | PDF (362.1 KB)
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Agreement between calcaneal quantitative ultrasound and osteoporosis self-assessment tool for Asians in identifying individuals at risk of osteoporosis
Kok-Yong Chin, Nie Yen Low, Alia Annessa Ain Kamaruddin, Wan Ilma Dewiputri & Ima-Nirwana Soelaiman
Pages: 1333-1341
Published online: 06 Oct 2017
AbstractforAgreement between calcaneal quantitative ultrasound and osteoporosis self-assessment tool for Asians in identifying individuals at risk of osteoporosis | Full Text | References | PDF (645.4 KB)
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Serum bone alkaline phosphatase is a useful marker to evaluate lumbar bone mineral density in Japanese postmenopausal osteoporotic women during denosumab treatment
Yukio Nakamura, Takako Suzuki & Hiroyuki Kato
Pages: 1343-1348
Published online: 09 Oct 2017
AbstractforSerum bone alkaline phosphatase is a useful marker to evaluate lumbar bone mineral density in Japanese postmenopausal osteoporotic women during denosumab treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (418.7 KB)
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Effects of sevoflurane versus propofol on cerebrovascular reactivity to carbon dioxide during laparoscopic surgery
Chunyi Wang, Cheng Ni, Gang Li, Yan Li, Liyuan Tao, Nan Li, Jun Wang & Xiangyang Guo
Pages: 1349-1355
Published online: 10 Oct 2017
AbstractforEffects of sevoflurane versus propofol on cerebrovascular reactivity to carbon dioxide during laparoscopic surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (279.6 KB)
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Fat embolism after fractures in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: an underdiagnosed complication? A systematic review
David Feder, Miriam Eva Koch, Beniamino Palmieri, Fernando Luiz Affonso Fonseca & Alzira Alves de Siqueira Carvalho
Pages: 1357-1361
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforFat embolism after fractures in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: an underdiagnosed complication? A systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (290.7 KB)
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Review of the clinical applications and technological advances of circulating tumor DNA in cancer monitoring
Yi Chang, Bhairavi Tolani, Xiuhong Nie, Xiuyi Zhi, Mu Hu & Biao He
Pages: 1363-1374
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
AbstractforReview of the clinical applications and technological advances of circulating tumor DNA in cancer monitoring | Full Text | References | PDF (294.1 KB)
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A rare case of lung carcinoma acquires multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia radiologically mimicking metastasis caused by nivolumab therapy-associated neutropenia
Chao Liu, Ling Ding, Ye-han Zhu & Cheng Chen
Pages: 1375-1377
Published online: 12 Oct 2017
AbstractforA rare case of lung carcinoma acquires multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia radiologically mimicking metastasis caused by nivolumab therapy-associated neutropenia | Full Text | References | PDF (570.8 KB)
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Adeno-associated virus-mediated neuroglobin overexpression ameliorates the N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced retinal impairments: a novel therapeutic strategy against photoreceptor degeneration
Ye Tao, Zhen Yang, Wei Fang, Zhao Ma, Yi Fei Huang & Zhengwei Li
Pages: 1379-1389
Published online: 13 Oct 2017
AbstractforAdeno-associated virus-mediated neuroglobin overexpression ameliorates the N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced retinal impairments: a novel therapeutic strategy against photoreceptor degeneration | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Immunosuppressants and new onset gallstone disease in patients having undergone renal transplantation
Fu-Chao Liu, Pei-Chi Ting, Jr-Rung Lin & Huang-Ping Yu
Pages: 1391-1398
Published online: 13 Oct 2017
AbstractforImmunosuppressants and new onset gallstone disease in patients having undergone renal transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (699 KB)
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Chronic digitalis therapy in patients before heart transplantation is an independent risk factor for increased posttransplant mortality
Rasmus Rivinius, Matthias Helmschrott, Arjang Ruhparwar, Ann-Kathrin Rahm, Fabrice F Darche, Dierk Thomas, Tom Bruckner, Philipp Ehlermann, Hugo A Katus & Andreas O Doesch
Pages: 1399-1407
Published online: 13 Oct 2017
AbstractforChronic digitalis therapy in patients before heart transplantation is an independent risk factor for increased posttransplant mortality | Full Text | References | PDF (656.5 KB)
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Spontaneous peritonitis in critically ill cirrhotic patients: a diagnostic algorithm for clinicians and future perspectives
Marco Fiore, Alberto Enrico Maraolo, Sebastiano Leone, Ivan Gentile, Arturo Cuomo, Vincenzo Schiavone, Sabrina Bimonte, Maria Caterina Pace & Marco Cascella
Pages: 1409-1414
Published online: 16 Oct 2017
AbstractforSpontaneous peritonitis in critically ill cirrhotic patients: a diagnostic algorithm for clinicians and future perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (278.8 KB)
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Rosaria Del Giorno, Lorenzo Berwert, Silvio Pianca, Giorgia Bianchi, Olivier Giannini & Luca Gabutti
Pages: 1415-1422
Published online: 16 Oct 2017
AbstractforComparative analysis of the long-term effect of two families of high-flux polysulfone dialysers on platelet count: a retrospective cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (411.4 KB)
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Understanding the positive benefit:risk profile of alemtuzumab in relapsing multiple sclerosis: perspectives from the Alemtuzumab Clinical Development Program
Eva Havrdova, Jeffrey A Cohen, Dana Horakova, Ivana Kovarova & Eva Meluzinova
Pages: 1423-1437
Published online: 16 Oct 2017
AbstractforUnderstanding the positive benefit:risk profile of alemtuzumab in relapsing multiple sclerosis: perspectives from the Alemtuzumab Clinical Development Program | Full Text | References | PDF (757.2 KB)
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Successful management of late-onset Streptococcus mitis endophthalmitis
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Published online: 26 Dec 2022
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Konstantinos Droutsas, Konstantinos Andreanos, Apostolos Lazaridis, Ilias Georgalas, George Kymionis & Dimitris Papaconstantinou
Pages: 1443-1447
Published online: 19 Oct 2017
AbstractforIsolated descemetorhexis for anterior synechiolysis prior to endothelial keratoplasty – case report and technique | Full Text | References | PDF (618.1 KB)
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A 12-year follow-up study of combined treatment of post-severe acute respiratory syndrome patients with femoral head necrosis
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Pages: 1449-1454
Published online: 19 Oct 2017
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Kamal Khademvatani, Mirhosein Seyed Mohammadzad, Zahra Yekta & Omid Hadizadeh
Pages: 1455-1461
Published online: 20 Oct 2017
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Contrast media-induced nephropathy: how has Italy contributed in the past 30 years? A systematic review
Maurizio Sessa, Claudia Rossi, Annamaria Mascolo, Cristina Scavone, Gabriella di Mauro, Roberto Grassi, Liberata Sportiello, Salvatore Cappabianca & Concetta Rafaniello
Pages: 1463-1478
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
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Pages: 1479-1487
Published online: 08 Nov 2017
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Francesco Menzella, Carla Galeone, Mirco Lusuardi, Anna Simonazzi, Claudia Castagnetti, Patrizia Ruggiero & Nicola Facciolongo
Pages: 1489-1493
Published online: 08 Nov 2017
AbstractforNear-fatal asthma responsive to mepolizumab after failure of omalizumab and bronchial thermoplasty | Full Text | References | PDF (208.3 KB)
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Franjo Rudman, Davor Barić & Daniel Unić
Pages: 1495-1497
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Pages: 1499-1505
Published online: 26 Dec 2022
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Ya-Ting Li, Li-Fen Yang, Zhuang-Gui Chen, Li Pan, Meng-Qi Duan, Yan Hu, Cheng-bin Zhou & Yu-Xiong Guo
Pages: 1507-1511
Published online: 14 Nov 2017
AbstractforECMO as an effective rescue therapeutic for fulminant myocarditis complicated with refractory cardiac arrest | Full Text | References | PDF (954.6 KB)
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Statin therapy for preventing cardiovascular diseases in patients treated with tacrolimus after kidney transplantation
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Pages: 1513-1520
Published online: 21 Nov 2017
AbstractforStatin therapy for preventing cardiovascular diseases in patients treated with tacrolimus after kidney transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (484.9 KB)
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Dongwon Yi, Ah Reum Khang, Hye Won Lee, Seok Man Son & Yang Ho Kang
Pages: 1521-1528
Published online: 22 Nov 2017
AbstractforAssociation between serum cystatin C and bone mineral density in Korean adults | Full Text | References | PDF (611.4 KB)
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Oral microbiome and peri-implant diseases: where are we now?
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Published online: 29 Nov 2017
AbstractforOral microbiome and peri-implant diseases: where are we now? | Full Text | References | PDF (833.2 KB)
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Feng Guo, Zhiyong Zhang, Yushang Cui, Li Li, Xiaohui Xu & Shanqing Li
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Published online: 29 Nov 2017
AbstractforOutcome and safety of tailored surgical treatments of nonmalignant esophagotracheobronchial fistula: report of fourteen patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Published online: 26 Dec 2022
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Published online: 11 Dec 2017
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Yanwei Zhang, Jia Li, Yongqian Li & Yong Shen
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Published online: 08 Dec 2017
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Published online: 13 Dec 2017
AbstractforRelevance of positive cardiovascular outcome trial results in clinical practice: perspectives from the Academy for Cardiovascular Risk, Outcomes and Safety Studies in Type 2 Diabetes (ACROSS T2D) | Full Text | References | PDF (468.7 KB)
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Predictors of acute pancreatitis with low elevation of serum amylase
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Pages: 1577-1584
Published online: 14 Dec 2017
AbstractforPredictors of acute pancreatitis with low elevation of serum amylase | Full Text | References | PDF (718.5 KB)
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Pages: 1585-1593
Published online: 15 Dec 2017
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