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941 Distribution of CFTR mutations in the Czech population: Positive impact of integrated clinical and laboratory expertise, detection of novel/de novo alleles and relevance for related/derived populations Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, January 30, 2013 Clinical Article
942 Proteomic study of granulocytic differentiation induced by apigenin 7-glucoside in human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells European Journal of Nutrition, January 30, 2013 Review Article
943 Association of thymidylate synthase gene 3-untranslated region polymorphism with sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer to pemetrexed treatment: TS gene polymorphism and pemetrexed sensitivity in NSCLC Journal of Biomedical Science, January 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
944 DUSP6/MKP3 is overexpressed in papillary and poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma and contributes to neoplastic properties of thyroid cancer cells Endocrine-Related Cancer, January 29, 2013 Clinical Article
945 Impaired CFTR function in mild cystic fibrosis associated with the S977F/T5TG12complex allele in trans with F508del mutation Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, January 29, 2013 Clinical Article
946 Progress in the Molecular Genetics of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Mini-Review Gerontology, January 29, 2013 Review Article
947 Cystathionase mediates senescence evasion in melanocytes and melanoma cells Oncogene, January 29, 2013 Review Article
948 An evaluation of the mechanism of ABCA7 on cellular lipid release in ABCA7-HEC293 cell Full Text Chinese Medical Journal, January 29, 2013 Review Article
949 Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Plays an Initiating Role in Extracorporeal Circulation-induced Acute Lung Injury Lung, January 28, 2013 Clinical Article
950 MiR-182 and miR-203 induce mesenchymal to epithelial transition and self-sufficiency of growth signals via repressing SNAI2 in prostate cells International Journal of Cancer, January 28, 2013 Clinical Article
951 Loss of SPARC in bladder cancer enhances carcinogenesis and progression Full Text The Journal of Clinical Investigation, January 25, 2013 Clinical Article
952 Synergistic Effects of A1896, T1653 and T1762/A1764 Mutations in Genotype C2 Hepatitis B Virus on Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Journal of Viral Hepatitis, January 25, 2013 Clinical Article
953 Suppression of myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) enhances chemotherapy-associated apoptosis in gastric cancer cells Gastric Cancer, January 25, 2013 Clinical Article
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Nuclear Expression of β-Catenin Promotes RB Stability and Resistance to TNF-Induced Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cells
Molecular Cancer Research, January 25, 2013
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955 The molecular function and clinical phenotype of partial deletions of the IGF2/H19 imprinting control region depends on the spatial arrangement of the remaining CTCF-binding sites Human Molecular Genetics, January 25, 2013 Review Article
956 GLRB is the third major gene of effect in hyperekplexia Human Molecular Genetics, January 25, 2013 Review Article
957 The Huntingtin N17 Domain is a Multifunctional CRM1 and Ran-Dependent Nuclear and Cilial Export Signal Human Molecular Genetics, January 25, 2013 Review Article
958 Alleviation of seipinopathy-related ER stress by triglyceride storage Human Molecular Genetics, January 25, 2013 Review Article
959 Molecular and functional analysis of the C-terminal region of human erythroid-specific 5-aminolevulinic synthase associated with X-linked dominant protoporphyria (XLDPP) Human Molecular Genetics, January 25, 2013 Review Article
960 GWAS of blood cell traits identifies novel associated loci and epistatic interactions in Caucasian and African-American children Human Molecular Genetics, January 25, 2013 Review Article
Among 130 patients requiring mechanical ventilation, 107 were vitamin D-deficient (< 20 ng/ml). Of the patients who did not survive, the length of survival was shorter in the vitamin D-deficient patients (15.3 vs. 24.2 days, respectively).
Read the article summaryResearchers at Tel-Aviv University have conducted a study to determine the value of coronary artery calcium (CAC) measurements in cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with T2DM and HTN. The study involved 423 patients enrolled in the International Nifedipine Study: Intervention as Goal for Hypertension Therapy. The patients had baseline CT scans for CAC measurement at baseline and were shown to be free of disease. Follow-up CT scans were performed at 3 and 15 years. Cardiovascular events (CVEs) occurred in 41 of 423 patients at 3 years and 111 of 268 patients at 15 years of follow-up. CVEs occurred in 15% and 52% (CAC+) and 7% and 32% (CAC-) of patients with T2DM at 3 and 15 years of follow-up, respectively. Compared to patients without T2DM and no CAC, the HRs for a CVE were 6.6 and 3.9 in T2DM patients with and without CAC, respectively.
Read the article summaryResearchers at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam have evaluated 12 measures (N-terminal fragment of prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide levels, von Willebrand factor antigen levels, fibrinogen levels, chronic kidney disease, leukocyte count, C-reactive protein levels, homocysteine levels, uric acid levels, coronary artery calcium [CAC] scores, carotid intima–media thickness, peripheral arterial disease, and pulse wave velocity), in addition to Framingham risk scores for predicting coronary heart disease. Only the CAC was shown to add significantly to the Framingham risk score in predicting coronary heart disease.
Read the article summary1 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013
2 Coronary artery bypass graft surgery versus percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with three-vessel disease and left main coronary disease: 5-year follow-up of the randomised, clinical SYNTAX trial The Lancet, April 18, 2013
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Vitamin D Levels for Preventing Acute Coronary Syndrome and Mortality: Evidence of a Non-Linear Association
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, March 27, 2013
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4 Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet New England Journal of Medicine, April 8, 2013 Free full text
5 Effect of ivabradine in patients with left-ventricular systolic dysfunction: a pooled analysis of individual patient data from the BEAUTIFUL and SHIFT trials European Heart Journal, March 29, 2013
6 Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors for prevention of recurrent atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis International Journal of Clinical Practice, April 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
7 Leukaemia update. Part 1: diagnosis and management British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013 Review Article
8 Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Annals of Internal Medicine, February 26, 2013 Clinical Guideline
9 Single dose oral ibuprofen plus codeine for acute postoperative pain in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013 Review Article
10 Atherosclerosis across 4000 years of human history: the Horus study of four ancient populations The Lancet, March 26, 2013
11 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013
12 Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans in ARIC Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, March 14, 2013
13 Biolimus-eluting biodegradable polymer-coated stent versus durable polymer-coated sirolimus-eluting stent in unselected patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (SORT OUT V): a randomised non-inferiority trial The Lancet, March 26, 2013
14 Iron deficiency in chronic heart failure: An international pooled analysis American Heart Journal, April 1, 2013
15 Anaphylaxis: the acute episode and beyond British Medical Journal, March 1, 2013
16 Red flags to screen for malignancy in patients with low-back pain Cochrane Reviews, March 8, 2013
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The endocrinology of exercise
Internal and Emergency Medicine, March 27, 2013
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18 Role of Fructose-Containing Sugars in the Epidemics of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Annual Review of Medicine, January 17, 2013 Review Article
19 Effects of individual and combined dietary weight loss and exercise interventions in postmenopausal women on adiponectin and leptin levels Journal of Internal Medicine, March 1, 2013
20 Trajectories of cardiometabolic risk factors before diagnosis of three subtypes of type 2 diabetes: a post-hoc analysis of the longitudinal Whitehall II cohort study The Lancet, March 20, 2013
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