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261 Perioperative Dexmedetomidine Improves Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery Circulation, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
262 Efficacy of Two Levofloxacin-Containing Second-Line Therapies for Helicobacter pylori: A Pilot Study Helicobacter, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
263 Impact of sleep disorders in Japanese patients with functional dyspepsia (FD): nizatidine improves clinical symptoms, gastric emptying and sleep disorders in FD patients Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
264 Economic impact of switching to fixed-dose combination therapy for Japanese hypertensive patients: a retrospective cost analysis Full Text BMC Health Services Research, April 24, 2013 Review Article
265 Low allopurinol doses are sufficient to optimize azathioprine therapy in inflammatory bowel disease patients with inadequate thiopurine metabolite concentrations European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
266 Natalizumab is effective in multiple sclerosis patients switching from other disease modifying therapies in clinical practice Neurological Sciences, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
267 Parental depression, maternal antidepressant use during pregnancy, and risk of autism spectrum disorders: population based case-control study Full Text British Medical Journal, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
268 Leukaemia update. Part 2: managing patients with leukaemia in the community British Medical Journal, April 23, 2013 Continuing Medical Education Review Article
269 Minimal access surgery compared with medical management for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: five year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial (REFLUX) British Medical Journal, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
270 Prescribing potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) in Germany's elderly as indicated by the PRISCUS list. An analysis based on regional claims data Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, April 23, 2013 Review Article
271 Risk of Stroke or Systemic Embolism in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated With Warfarin Stroke, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
272 Role of oral teriflunomide in the management of multiple sclerosis Full Text Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, April 23, 2013
273 Sulfur-Containing Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor 3-Thienylalanine-Ornithyl-Proline Activates Endothelial Function and Expression of Genes Involved in Renin–Angiotensin System Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
274 Impact of Preprocedural High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Angiology, April 23, 2013
275 A 51-week, open-label clinical trial in India to assess the efficacy and safety of pancreatin 40000 enteric-coated minimicrospheres in patients with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis Pancreatology, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
276 Incidence of Musculoskeletal and Neoplastic Diseases in Patients on Statin Therapy: Results of a Retrospective Cohort Analysis The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
277 Inhaled Sevoflurane May Promote Progression of Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Prospective, Randomized Parallel-Group Study The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
278 Risk of Vancomycin-induced Nephrotoxicity in the Population With Chronic Kidney Disease The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, April 23, 2013 Review Article
279 Aggravation of Fatigue by Steroid Therapy in Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
280 Predictors of diabetic nephropathy Central European Journal of Medicine, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
Read the article summary1 Developmental Current and Future Therapy for Severe Asthma Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets, April 8, 2013
2 Inhaled Corticosteroids in Lung Diseases American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, April 18, 2013
3 Novel oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a focus on the older patient International Journal of General Medicine, April 2, 2013 Free full text
4 Aspirin in the Treatment and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Past and Current Perspectives and Future Directions American Journal of Medicine, April 16, 2013 Review Article
5 Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Annals of Internal Medicine, March 6, 2013 Free full text Clinical Guideline
6 Relationship between vitamin D status and incidence of vascular events in the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial Atherosclerosis, April 25, 2013
7 Single dose oral ibuprofen plus codeine for acute postoperative pain in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013 Review Article
8 Inhaled corticosteroids for subacute and chronic cough in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
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Vitamin D Levels for Preventing Acute Coronary Syndrome and Mortality: Evidence of a Non-Linear Association
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10 Diagnosis and treatment of familial hypercholesterolaemia European Heart Journal, March 4, 2013
11 Acute pneumonia and the cardiovascular system The Lancet, March 12, 2013 Review Article
12 Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Hypotonic 0.225% Sodium Chloride Infusion for the Treatment of Hypernatremia in Critically Ill Patients Nutrition in Clinical Practice, April 24, 2013
13 Phentermine and topiramate for the management of obesity: a review Drug Design, Development and Therapy, April 12, 2013 Free full text Review Article
14 Medical treatments for incomplete miscarriage Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
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