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1 Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel for second-line treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma: a single group, multicentre, phase 2 study The Lancet Oncology, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

2 Dupilumab in persistent asthma with elevated eosinophil levels New England Journal of Medicine, May 23, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

3 Individualised treatment targets for elderly patients with type 2 diabetes using vildagliptin add-on or lone therapy (INTERVAL): a 24 week, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study The Lancet, May 23, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

4 Management of active crohn disease JAMA, May 23, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

5 Impact of onset-to-reperfusion time on stroke mortality Circulation, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

6 Effect of escitalopram on mental stress–induced myocardial ischemia: results of the REMIT trial JAMA, May 23, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

7 Vitamin D status and breast cancer in Saudi Arabian women: case-control study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

8 Randomized international phase III trial of ERCC1 and RRM1 expression-based chemotherapy versus gemcitabine/carboplatin in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer Journal of Clinical Oncology, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

9 Noncancer pain conditions and risk of suicide JAMA Psychiatry, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

10 Phase III randomized, placebo-controlled study of cetuximab plus brivanib alaninate versus cetuximab plus placebo in patients with metastatic, chemotherapy-refractory, wild-type k-ras colorectal carcinoma Journal of Clinical Oncology, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

11 Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a pro-viral host factor for hepatitis C virus Hepatology, May 23, 2013    Review Article

12 Identification of intramural epithelial networks linked to peribiliary glands that express progenitor cell markers and proliferate after injury Hepatology, May 23, 2013    Review Article

13 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, chronic liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma Hepatology, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

14 Grand challenges: Improving HIV treatment outcomes by integrating interventions for co-morbid mental illness Full Text PLoS Medicine, May 23, 2013

15 Contribution of H. pylori and Smoking Trends to US Incidence of Intestinal-Type Noncardia Gastric Adenocarcinoma: A Microsimulation Model Full Text PLoS Medicine, May 23, 2013

16 Gene Expression Classification of Colon Cancer into Molecular Subtypes: Characterization, Validation, and Prognostic Value Full Text PLoS Medicine, May 23, 2013

17 Neuroimaging predictors of brain amyloidosis in mild cognitive impairment Annals of Neurology , May 23, 2013    Review Article

18 Three times weekly glatiramer acetate in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Annals of Neurology , May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

19 Sustained clinical benefit and tolerability of methotrexate monotherapy after thiopurine therapy in patients with crohns disease Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

20 Rheumatoid factor determines structural progression of rheumatoid arthritis dependent and independent of disease activity Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

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Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant

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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women

In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.

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Simple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome

A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.

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HPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity

As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).

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1 A novel therapeutic strategy for chylous ascites after gynecological cancer surgery: a continuous low-pressure drainage system Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, April 19, 2013

2 Use of Vitamin D in Various Disorders The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, March 27, 2013    Review Article

3 Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (CLEOPATRA study): overall survival results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study The Lancet Oncology, April 18, 2013

4 The Global Cardiovascular Risk Transition Circulation, April 10, 2013

5 Iron deficiency in chronic heart failure: An international pooled analysis American Heart Journal, April 1, 2013

6 Long term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer: summary of updated SIGN guidance British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013    Clinical Guideline

7 Leukaemia update. Part 1: diagnosis and management British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013    Review Article

8 Use of Glucocorticoids and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study JAMA Internal Medicine, April 2, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

9 α-fetoprotein levels after interferon therapy and risk of hepatocarcinogenesis in chronic hepatitis C Hepatology, April 25, 2013

10 Usefulness of Albuminuria as a Prognostic Indicator in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic or Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy The American Journal of Cardiology, April 9, 2013

11 Malignant change in seborrhoeic keratoses in a region with high solar ultraviolet levels Australasian Journal of Dermatology, April 11, 2013

12 National Autism Awareness Month - study of the day: Understanding sex bias in autism spectrum disorder Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, April 12, 2013

13 Meta-Analysis of Impact of Different Types and Doses of Statins on New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus The American Journal of Cardiology, April 4, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

14 Reduced LIMK2 expression in colorectal cancer reflects its role in limiting stem cell proliferation Gut, April 23, 2013    Review Article

15 Association Between Total Duration of Breastfeeding and Iron Deficiency Pediatrics, April 16, 2013

16 Interpreting an isolated raised serum alkaline phosphatase level in an asymptomatic patient British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013
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17 Self-management programmes for people post stroke: a systematic review Clinical Rehabilitation, April 18, 2013

18 Global Assessment of Resistance to Neuraminidase Inhibitors, 2008-2011: The Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS) Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 10, 2013

19 Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adolescents Circulation, April 10, 2013

20 Effects of Intraduodenal Glutamine on Incretin Hormone and Insulin Release, the Glycemic Response to an Intraduodenal Glucose Infusion, and Antropyloroduodenal Motility in Health and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Care, April 8, 2013    Review Article

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