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Latest (37) Full Text Articles (1143)81 Microbial Translocation and Liver Disease Progression in HIV/ Hepatitis C Co-infected Women The Journal of Infectious Diseases, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
82 Activated intestinal macrophages in patients with cirrhosis release NO and IL-6 that may disrupt intestinal barrier function Journal of Hepatology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
83 Safety and efficacy of peginterferon-α2a plus ribavirin treatment in renal transplant recipients with chronic hepatitis C Journal of Hepatology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
84 Awareness and Willingness to Use HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis amongst Gay and Bisexual Men in Scotland: Implications for Biomedical HIV Prevention PLOS ONE, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
85 Transmitted drug-resistance in HIV-infected adult population in El Salvador, Central America Clinical Microbiology and Infection, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
86 Comparative Performance of Thin Layer Agar and Löwenstein-Jensen Culture for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Clinical Microbiology and Infection, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
87 Early phase viral kinetics of chronic hepatitis C patients receiving telaprevir-based triple therapy: A comparison of two real-time PCR assays Antiviral Research , May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
88 Comparison of Individual and Pooled Stool Samples for the Assessment of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection Intensity and Drug Efficacy Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, May 20, 2013 Review Article
89 Actinobaculum schaalii causing epididymitis in an elderly patient Journal of Medical Microbiology, May 20, 2013
90 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
91 Determinants of H1N1 vaccination uptake in England Preventive Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article
92 A potential threat to malaria elimination: extensive deltamethrin and DDT resistance to Anopheles sinensis from the malaria-endemic areas in China Full Text Malaria Journal, May 20, 2013 Review Article
93 Prevalence and Outcomes of Cryptococcal Antigenemia in HIV-Seropositive Patients Hospitalized for Suspected Tuberculosis in Uganda Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
94 Replacement of Neisseria meningitidis C cc11/ET-15 variant by a cc103 hypervirulent clone, Brazil 2005-2011 Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, May 20, 2013 Review Article
95 Online support group use and psychological health for individuals living with HIV/AIDS Patient Education and Counselling, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
96 Motivational interviewing by HIV care providers is associated with patient intentions to reduce unsafe sexual behavior Patient Education and Counselling, May 20, 2013 Review Article
97 Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus: a comparison of cefazolin and ceftriaxone Infection, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
98 Sterilising effects of pyriproxyfen on Anopheles arabiensis and its potential use in malaria control Full Text Parasites & Vectors, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
99 Safety and immunogenicity of IMVAMUNE smallpox vaccine using different strategies for a post event scenario Vaccine , May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
100 Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility of genital mycoplasmas in sexually active individuals in Hungary European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, May 20, 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).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Physician Assistant Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Treatment of HCV Infection by Targeting MicroRNA New England Journal of Medicine, April 2, 2013
2 Is It Time To Replace Vancomycin In The Treatment Of MRSA Infections Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 4, 2013
3 Clinical Trial: Comparative Effectiveness of Cephalexin Plus Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Versus Cephalexin Alone for Treatment of Uncomplicated Cellulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 3, 2013
4 Herpes Zoster Vaccine Effectiveness against Incident Herpes Zoster and Post-herpetic Neuralgia in an Older US Population: A Cohort Study PLoS Medicine, April 12, 2013 Free full text
5 Infective Endocarditis New England Journal of Medicine, April 12, 2013
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