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Latest Full Text Articles (81) Focus on HIV401 Factors associated with occupational stress among Chinese female emergency nurses Emergency Medicine Journal, June 22, 2011
402 Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism: therapeutic potential in acute heart failure syndromes European Heart Journal, June 17, 2011 Clinical Article
403 Comparative diagnostic yield and 3-month outcomes of “triple rule-out” and standard protocol coronary CT angiography in the evaluation of acute chest pain Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, June 17, 2011
404 Effects of high-dose paracetamol on blood pressure in acute stroke Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, June 9, 2011 Clinical Article
405 Palliative care or end-of-life care in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : A prospective community survey British Journal of General Practice, June 7, 2011
406 Directionality of the relationship between depressive symptom dimensions and C-reactive protein in patients with acute coronary syndromes Psychosomatic Medicine, June 6, 2011 Clinical Article
407 A systematic review of comprehensive geriatric assessment to improve outcomes for frail older people being rapidly discharged from acute hospital: 'interface geriatrics' Age and Aging, June 3, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine
408 Is centralization in emergency rural medicine always right : Lessons learned from two cases of decompression sickness Full Text Rural and Remote Health, June 2, 2011
409 Influence of age on pain perception in acute myocardial ischemia: A possible cause for delayed treatment in elderly patients International Journal of Cardiology, June 1, 2011
410 Sensitivity of the Aortic Dissection Detection Risk Score, a Novel Guideline-Based Tool for Identification of Acute Aortic Dissection at Initial Presentation Circulation, June 1, 2011
411 Assessment and Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Advanced Illness Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, June 1, 2011
412 The Optimal Lipid Formulation in Enteral Feeding in Critical Illness: Clinical Update and Review of the Literature Current Gastroenterology Reports, May 25, 2011
413 Effect of Enteral Versus Parenteral Nutrition on Outcome of Medical Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation Nutrition in Clinical Practice, May 25, 2011
414 Pre-arrest predictors of failure to survive after in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a meta-analysis Full Text Family Practice, May 20, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine
415 The ratio of arginine to dimethylarginines is reduced and predicts outcomes in patients with severe sepsis Critical Care Medicine, May 19, 2011 Clinical Article
416 Diagnostic power of various computed tomography signs in diagnosing acute appendicitis Clinical Imaging, May 18, 2011
417 Does Delaying Early Intravenous Fat Emulsion during Parenteral Nutrition Reduce Infections during Critical Illness Surgical Infections, May 18, 2011
418 A prospective study of concussions among National Hockey League players during regular season games: the NHL-NHLPA Concussion Program Full Text Canadian Medical Association Journal, May 18, 2011
419 Critical care of the pediatric patient with rheumatic disease Current Opinion in Pediatrics, May 17, 2011
420 Thrombolysis for Acute Stroke in Hemodialysis: International Survey of Expert Opinion Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, May 13, 2011
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- No relations were found between abdominal adipose tissue and bone mass, fat mass, blood pressure or triglyceride level in overweight adolescents
- According to the Cleveland Clinic, the primary risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) are diabetes mellitus, family history, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tobacco use and male gender
- Untreated nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux has been demonstrated to be strongly associated with both respiratory and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms as well as airflow obstruction
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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM
In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.
Read the article summaryMediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality
Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.
Read the article summaryNatalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients
Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Oral nifedipine versus intravenous labetalol in hypertensive urgencies and emergencies of pregnancy: a randomized clinical trial Obstetric Medicine, April 2, 2013
2 Overtreatment of Presumed Urinary Tract Infection in Older Women Presenting to the Emergency Department Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, April 17, 2013 Review Article
3 White Matter Injury in Preterm Infants: Could Human Milk Play a Role in Its Prevention? Advances in Neonatal Care, April 2, 2013 Review Article
4 Effect of Nutritional Support on Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer in a Palliative Care Unit American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, April 9, 2013 Review Article
5 Effects of hospitalist-directed interdisciplinary medicine floor service on hospital outcomes for seniors with acute medical illness Geriatrics and Gerontology International, March 28, 2013 Review Article
6 Honey as a topical treatment for wounds Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013
7 The use of neoprene as a scar management modality Burns, April 5, 2013 Review Article
8 Oral Anticoagulants – A Frequent Challenge for the Emergency Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Cerebrovascular Diseases, February 5, 2013
9 Nutritional intake according to injury extent in ulcerative colitis patients Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, April 10, 2013
10 Sudden Cardiac Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, April 18, 2013
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