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Latest (28) Full Text Articles (590)101 Importance of Connexin-43 based gap junction in cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure Journal of Hepatology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
102 Prediction of response to radiotherapy in the treatment of esophageal cancer using stem cell markers Radiotherapy & Oncology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
103 Genetic polymorphism of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1, CYP1A2, and CYP2E1 genes modulate susceptibility to gastric cancer in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection Gastric Cancer, May 20, 2013 Review Article
104 CYP24A1 inhibition facilitates the anti-tumor effect of vitamin D3 on colorectal cancer cells Full Text World Journal of Gastroenterology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
105 Reproducibility and relative validity of a brief quantitative food frequency questionnaire for assessing fruit and vegetable intakes in North-African women Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 20, 2013 Review Article
106 Nutrition self-efficacy assessment: development of a questionnaire and evaluation of reliability in African-American and Latino children Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
107 Selenium status in a group of schoolchildren from the region of Madrid, Spain Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
108 The value of time-intensity curves obtained after microbubble contrast agent injection to discriminate responders from non-responders to anti-inflammatory medication among patients with Crohns disease European Radiology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
109 Hepatocellular carcinoma and focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver: differentiation with CT spectral imaging European Radiology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
110 Quality of life estimate in stomach, colon, and rectal cancer patients in a hospital in China Tumor Biology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
111 Expression of CK19 and KIT in resectable pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Tumor Biology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
112 UGT1A1*6/*28 polymorphisms could predict irinotecan-induced severe neutropenia not diarrhea in Chinese colorectal cancer patients Medical Oncology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
113 Cardiovascular risk, atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome after liver transplantation: a mini review Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
114 C-Reactive Protein, Lipid-soluble Micronutrients, and Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
115 A novel mutation within a transmembrane helix of the bile salt export pump (BSEP, ABCB11) with delayed development of liver cirrhosis Liver International, May 17, 2013 Review Article
116 Histogenesis and prognostic value of myenteric spread in colorectal cancer: a Japanese multi-institutional study Journal of Gastroenterology, May 17, 2013 Review Article
117 Mucosal healing with oral tacrolimus is associated with favorable medium- and long-term prognosis in steroid-refractory/dependent ulcerative colitis patients Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, May 17, 2013 Review Article
118 Impact of Hepatitis C Virus Infection on Bone Mineral Density in Renal Transplant Recipients PLOS ONE, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
119 A large nationwide population-based case-control study of the association between intussusception and later celiac disease Full Text BMC Gastroenterology, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
120 The effect of different dosing regimens of motesanib on the gallbladder: a randomized phase 1b study in patients with advanced solid tumors Full Text BMC Cancer, May 17, 2013 Clinical 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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Interpreting an isolated raised serum alkaline phosphatase level in an asymptomatic patient
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2 Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of 1-Year Mortality and Rehospitalization in Older Patients Discharged From Acute Care Hospitals Proton Pump Inhibitors in Older Patients JAMA Internal Medicine, April 10, 2013
3 Intractable Nausea and Vomiting From Autoantibodies Against a Brain Water Channel Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , March 14, 2013
4 Association Between Bilirubin and Mode of Death in Severe Systolic Heart Failure The American Journal of Cardiology, April 8, 2013
5 Megestrol acetate for treatment of anorexia-cachexia syndrome Cochrane Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 Cardiohepatic Interactions in Heart Failure: An Overview and Clinical Implications JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 26, 2013
7 Systematic review: pentoxifylline for the treatment of severe alcoholic hepatitis Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, April 3, 2013 Review Article
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