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Latest (446) Full Text Articles (11656)121 Functional transcriptomics of wild-caught lutzomyia intermedia salivary glands: identification of a protective salivary protein against Leishmania braziliensis infection Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
122 International external quality assessment of molecular detection of rift valley fever virus Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
123 Diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in Bihar India: comparison of the rk39 rapid diagnostic test on whole blood versus serum Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013
124 Microproteinuria during Opisthorchis viverrini infection infection: a biomarker for advanced renal and hepatobiliary pathologies from chronic Opisthorchis Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
125 Microbial translocation is associated with extensive immune activation in dengue virus infected patients with severe disease Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
126 Association of eumycetoma and schistosomiasis Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
127 Can Implantable Cardiac Electronic Device (ICED) infections be defined as early or late based on the cause of infection Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
128 Pneumocystis jirovecii multilocus genotyping profiles in Northern Ireland Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
129 Vesicle formation as a result of interaction between polymorphonuclear neutrophils and Staphylococcus aureus biofilm Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
130 Rhodococcus equi granulomatous mastitis in an immuno-competent patient - A case report Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013
131 Gut Solutions to a Gut Problem: bacteriocins, probiotics and bacteriophage for control of Clostridium difficile infection Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
132 Induction of proinflammatory cytokines in human lung epithelial cells during Rhodococcus equi infection Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
133 High prevalence of VIM-4 and NDM-1 metallo-β-lactamase among carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013
134 Evaluation of heteroresistance to Polymyxin B among carbapenem-susceptible and -resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
135 Campylobacter jejuni carbon starvation protein A (CstA) is involved in peptide utilization, motility and agglutinaton, and has a role in stimulation of dendritic cells Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
136 Determination of the attP and attB sites of phage ΦCD27 from Clostridium difficile NCTC 12727 Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
137 Why do patients with fibromyalgia complain of ear-related symptoms? Ear-related symptoms and otological findings in patients with fibromyalgia Clinical Rheumatology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Guideline Clinical Article
138 Transcultural adaptation and testing psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) Clinical Rheumatology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
139 Monotherapy with tocilizumab or TNF-alpha inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: efficacy, treatment satisfaction, and persistence in routine clinical practice Clinical Rheumatology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
140 Low urine vascular endothelial growth factor levels are associated with mechanical ventilation, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity Neonatology, 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
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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.
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).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Physician Assistant Articles
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
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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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