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Latest (446) Full Text Articles (11656)101 The Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs second study(DAWN2) cross-national benchmarking indicators for family members living with people with diabetes Diabetic Medicine, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
102 Diabetes distress in Type 1 diabetes—a new measurement fit for purpose Diabetic Medicine, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
103 Assessment of motivating factors associated with the initiation and completion of treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection BMC Infectious Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
104 Measles in Democratic Republic of Congo: an outbreak description from Katanga, 2010--2011 Full Text BMC Infectious Diseases, May 24, 2013
105 A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical evaluation of MultiStem for the treatment of ischemic stroke International Journal of Stroke, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
106 Utilizing integrated facility design to improve the quality of a pediatric ambulatory surgery center Paediatric Anaesthesia, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
107 Efficacy and safety of spontaneous ventilation technique using dexmedetomidine for rigid bronchoscopic airway foreign body removal in children Paediatric Anaesthesia, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
108 A family affair: brain abnormalities in siblings of patients with schizophrenia Brain, May 24, 2013 Review Article
109 High-risk variants of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in patients with discoid lupus erythematosus: a case series Lupus, May 24, 2013
110 Season is associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquisition in young children with cystic fibrosis Clinical Microbiology and Infection, May 24, 2013 Review Article
111 Virological rebound in HIV-infected patients with or without residual viraemia: results from an extended follow-up Clinical Microbiology and Infection, May 24, 2013 Review Article
112 Histone demethylase KDM4C regulates sphere formation by mediating the crosstalk between Wnt and Notch pathways in colonic cancer cells Carcinogenesis, May 24, 2013 Review Article
113 Nanog expression is negatively regulated by protein kinase C activities in human cancer cell lines Carcinogenesis, May 24, 2013 Review Article
114 Design of inhibitors of influenza virus membrane fusion: synthesis, structure-activity relationship and in vitro antiviral activity of a novel indole series Antiviral Research , May 24, 2013 Review Article
115 The lung microvascular endothelium as a therapeutic target in severe influenza Antiviral Research , May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
116 Human 4F5 single-chain Fv antibody recognizing a conserved HA1 epitope has broad neutralizing potency against H5N1 influenza A viruses of different clades Antiviral Research , May 24, 2013 Review Article
117 Slit2-Robo4 receptor responses inhibit ANDV directed permeability of human lung microvascular endothelial cells Antiviral Research , May 24, 2013 Review Article
118 Human papillomavirus, p16, and epidermal growth factor receptor biomarkers and ct perfusion values in Head and Neck squamous cell carcinoma American Journal of Neuroradiology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
119 Prognostic value of plasma neuroendocrine biomarkers in patients with acute ischemic stroke Journal of Neuroendocrinology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
120 Seroprevalence of Entamoeba histolytica infection among Chinese men who have sex with men Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
Highlights in Physician Assistant
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.
Read the article summarySimple, 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.
Read the article summaryHPA 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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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 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
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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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