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181 Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphisms and the risk of psoriasis: a meta-analysis Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

182 Properties of Liquids and Dusts: How do They Influence Dermal Loading During Immersion, Deposition, and Surface Contact Exposure Pathways? The Annals of Occupational Hygiene , April 29, 2013 Review Article

183 Analysis of electrical property changes of skin by oil-in-water emulsion components International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article

184 Evaluation of leishmanin skin test reaction in different variants of cutaneous leishmaniasis Full Text Indian Journal of Dermatology, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article

185 Clinical activity and safety of combination therapy with temsirolimus and bevacizumab for advanced melanoma: A Phase II trial (CTEP 7190/ Mel47) Clinical Cancer Research, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

186 Oxidative stress and psoriasis: the effect of antitumour necrosis factor- inhibitor treatment British Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

187 Oxytocin modulates proliferation and stress responses of human skin cells: Implications for atopic dermatitis Experimental Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

188 Inflammatory tinea pedis with bacterial superinfection effectively treated with isoconazole nitrate and diflucortolone valerate combination therapy Mycoses, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

189 Influence of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma on cellular structures and processes in human keratinocytes (HaCaT) Journal of Dermatological Science, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

190 Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis Using Bimatoprost: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Pilot Study Dermatologic Surgery, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

191 The Second Deletion Mutation in Exon 8 of EDA Gene in an XLHED Pedigree Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

192 The Psoriasis Symptom Diary: development and content validity of a novel patient-reported outcome instrument International Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Review Article

193 Impact of a cybertutor in dermatological teaching International Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Review Article

194 Dermatologist and gastroenterologist awareness of the potential of immunosuppressants used to treat inflammatory bowel disease to cause non-melanoma skin cancer International Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Review Article

195 Diagnostic reliability of the Tzanck smear in dermatologic diseases International Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Review Article

196 Immunohistochemical evaluation of p53 and Ki67 expression in skin epithelial tumors Full Text Indian Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article

197 HLA-B*58:01 is a risk factor for allopurinol induced DRESS and SJS/TEN in a Portuguese population British Journal of Dermatology, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article

198 Minimal phototoxic dose measurements for topical PUVA using a semi-automated MPD tester British Journal of Dermatology, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article

199 One thousand cases of severe occupational contact dermatitis Contact Dermatitis, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article

200 Serum levels of high mobility group box-1 correlate with disease severity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa Experimental Dermatology, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in ICU patients

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).

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Coronary artery calcium increases cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM and HTN

Researchers 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.

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CAC scores add predictability to Framingham

Researchers 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.

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1 Effect of vitamin D supplementation and ultraviolet B exposure on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in healthy volunteers: a randomized, crossover clinical trial British Journal of Dermatology, April 2, 2013

2 Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy British Medical Journal, April 12, 2013

3 A clinical study of melasma and a comparison of the therapeutic effect of certain currently available topical modalities for its treatment Indian Journal of Dermatology, April 22, 2013 Free full text

4 Focusing and depth of field in photography: application in dermatology practice Skin Research and Technology, April 3, 2013 Review Article

5 Prevention of nonsteroidal inflammatory drug-induced urticaria and/or angioedema Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, March 28, 2013

6 Surgeon error and slide quality during Mohs micrographic surgery: Is there a relationship with tumor recurrence Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 16, 2013
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7 Skin Conditions of Baseball, Cricket, and Softball Players Sports Medicine, April 5, 2013 Review Article

8 Practical guidelines for the use of steroid-sparing agents in the treatment of chronic pruritus Dermatologic Therapy, April 10, 2013

9 Diet and nutrition in psoriasis: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, March 5, 2013 Review Article

10 The comparative effectiveness of suction-curettage and onabotulinumtoxin-A injections for the treatment of primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis: A randomized control trial Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 16, 2013

11 The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient Dermatologic Therapy, March 14, 2013

12 Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D in Female Hair Loss: Do They Play a Role Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, February 20, 2013

13 Phase I/II and Pharmacodynamic Study of Dovitinib (TKI258)-an Inhibitor of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors and VEGF Receptors-in Patients with Advanced Melanoma Clinical Cancer Research, October 7, 2011 Free full text

14 New era of biologic therapeutics in atopic dermatitis Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, March 21, 2013

15 A Systematic Review of SAPHO Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Association Digestive Diseases and Sciences, April 16, 2013

16 Common Misconceptions About Lyme Disease American Journal of Medicine, March 7, 2013 Review Article

17 Psoriasis Is Not Associated with Atherosclerosis and Incident Cardiovascular Events: The Rotterdam Study Journal of Investigative Dermatology, April 15, 2013

18 Clinical activity and safety of combination therapy with temsirolimus and bevacizumab for advanced melanoma: A Phase II trial (CTEP 7190/ Mel47) Clinical Cancer Research, April 26, 2013

19 Chloroquine Promotes Apoptosis in Melanoma Cells by Inhibiting BH3 Domain–Mediated PUMA Degradation Journal of Investigative Dermatology, March 27, 2013

20 The relationship between severity of the disease and circulating nucleosomes in psoriasis patients Archives of Dermatological Research, April 16, 2013

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Internal Medicine - Dermatology News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Internal Medicine

Highlights in Internal Medicine

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in ICU patients

Coronary artery calcium increases cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM and HTN

CAC scores add predictability to Framingham

Most Popular Internal Medicine Articles

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