Noosa, 2 years later... a critical analysis of recent literature.

abstract：:D-dimers (DD), specific degradation products of crosslinked fibrin, are markers for activation of plasma coagulation and/or fibrinolysis. DD results below the cut-off level are proven to be useful to rule out the probable diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE). Our objective was to de...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ver Elst K,Jochmans K,De Pauw A,De Waele M

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved the quality of life of persons with HIV infection. However, new problems have arisen as a consequence of this treatment. An immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in which patients experience a paradoxical worsening of their clinic...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Huis in 't Veld D,Lukande R,Lammens M,Conesa-Botella A,Vlieghe E,Van Marck E,Pauwels P,Colebunders R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 34-year-old woman, who was recently diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL), genetically confirmed. At this moment, she presented with an acute history of arterial hypertension, headache, cortical blindness and epilepsy. On the basis of clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) criteria the d...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vanacker P,Vanacker A,Leys A,Thijs V

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Altered iron metabolism plays a central role in the development of anaemia in critically ill patients but the time course of iron status in septic and non-septic critically ill patients has not been well defined. METHODS:Prospective study in a 34-bed medico-surgical ICU. The complete blood count, iron, ferr...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Piagnerelli M,Cotton F,Herpain A,Rapotec A,Chatti R,Gulbis B,Vincent JL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foodborne disease represents a major problem for public health in industrialized countries, albeit with a low lethality. Foodborne diseases are defined as a group of viral, bacterial or parasitic gastrointestinal infections transmitted by means of food. Proper food-hygiene practices and surveillance of individual dise...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Loock F,Ducoffre G,Dumont JM,Libotte-Chasseur ML,Imberechts H,Gouffaux M,Houins-Roulet J,Lamsens G,De Schrijver K,Bin N,Moreau A,De Zutter L,Daube G

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt treatment and effective management to prevent recurrence. This paper describes safety and efficacy outcomes after intrapericardial instillation of bleomycin as well as possible predictors of survival. METHODS:We performed a 10-...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Defruyt L,Özpak E,Gevaert S,De Buyzere M,Vandecasteele E,De Pauw M,Tromp F

更新日期：2020-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Behçet's disease (BD) is a multi-systemic inflammatory disorder which can affect all types and sizes of vessels.The usage of TNF-α antagonists is increasing in different involvements of BD that is inadequately controlled by standard immunosuppressive regimens. Methods: Here we reported a rare BD case that ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Uyaroglu OA,Erden A,Kilic L,Peynircioğlu B,Karadag O,Kalyoncu U

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of secondary leukemia in donor cells after allogeneic stem cell transplantation is a rare event. We describe the occurrence of acute myeloid leukemia in donor cells 4 years after a stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma. The multiple myeloma was relapsing at the time of the onset of acute myelo...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Havelange V,Antoine-Poirel H,Saussoy P,Van Den Neste E,Ferrant A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of fulminant congestive heart failure with fatal outcome in a 21-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A young woman was admitted in the intensive care unit for pericardial tamponade associated with disseminated coagulopathy and refractory shock secondary to multiple coronary ane...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ha Vu N,Duttmann R,De Bels D,Devriendt J,Reper P

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) has traditionally been measured in the supine position, however, measuring the pressure in lateral semi-recumbent position has not been studied. DESIGN:A single centre prospective 1-day study. PATIENTS:10 patients admitted for more then 24 hours who were mechanically ventilate...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Keulenaer BL,Cheatham ML,De Waele JJ,Kimball EJ,Powell B,Davis WA,Jenkins IR

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In humans, rabies still is a fatally evolving encephalomyelitis caused by a Rhabdovirus of the genus Lyssavirus. In general, the disease is contracted through a contact with an infected mammal. Taxonomically, different rabies and closely related rabies-like viruses can be distinguished. New molecular identification te...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vanhoof R,Costy F

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is a classical complication encountered after kidney transplantation, its diagnosis can still be challenging and its outcome life-threatening. Most cases are related to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and occur mainly in the first year post-transplant, favoured ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Biller P,Michaux L,Pauw LD,Camboni A,Mourad M,Kanaan N

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/aim: To determine insulin sensitivity before chemotherapy and during febrile neutropenia in patients with acute leukemia and to assess its effect on the number of documented infections, the severity of infection and the outcome of the first hospitalization. To compare insulin sensitivity in the study group ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Perčić I,Urošević I,Stokić E,Tomić Naglić D,Milošević I

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The toxic Paraphenylenediamine is characterized by infrared spectrophotometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, whereas, high performance liquid chromatography with a refractive index detector was used to determine its purity in the suspect samples using external standardisation. An analytical method for de...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Bellimam MA,Stambouli A,El Karni N,Bouayoun T,El Bouri A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively studied 29 cases of S.pyogenes bacteremia, treated from September 1985 through September 1993, in order to define the clinical pattern, predisposing factors and the outcome of S.pyogenes bacteremia in our region. The number of infections, the clinical picture and mortality rate of S.pyogenes bactere...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van de Mierop F,Knockaert DC,De Raedt S,Verhaegen J,Peetermans WE

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A tired 32-year-old woman complaining of tiredness was referred for work-up of a possible immune deficiency. She had a history of recurrent infections since birth, which usually responded to antibiotics within a few days. Her mother, a nurse, had reported that early charts had disappeared. Munchausen's by proxy was su...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Farber CM,Wanders JA,Goffard JC,Parma J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recently, SOHO and CATIE's studies in the field of schizophrenic disorders asserted that molecules apparently showing the most side-effects are not only the most effective but also lead to the least changes in treatments. Can we generalise this assertion to other domains of pharmacological treatments, such a...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Zdanowicz N,Jacques D,Reynaert C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a rare cause of endocarditis. Most cases were observed in people working with animals. We report a case in a 45-year old man without any exposure to animals. He was admitted to our hospital because of dyspnoea. Blood cultures were drawn following fever on day 8 of hospitalisation. Erysi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Spiritus T,Surmont I

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histiocytosis X of the lung is associated with bone lesions in 4 to 20%. We report a case in which the diagnosis was missed in spite of repeated bronchoscopies with transbronchial lavage. The diagnosis was finally established by isotope bone scan, subsequent skeletal CT-scan and bone biopsy. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vandeurzen K,Delanote M,Verschakelen J,Sciot R,Decramer M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of combination antiretroviral therapies (cART) represents a significant advance in the treatment of (human immunodeficiency virus) HIV infection. However, several studies report that a large percentage of individuals with HIV, particularly those receiving cART, present body composition differ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Chițu-Tișu CE,Barbu EC,Lazăr M,Bojincă M,Tudor AM,Hristea A,Abagiu AO,Ion DA,Bădărău AI

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Turner syndrome (TS) is characterized by dysmorphism and body disproportion. TS women are also susceptible to a range of chronic disorders including arterial hypertension (AHT), osteoporosis, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and thyroid disease. The association between dysmor...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van De Kelft AS,Lievens C,De Groote K,Demulier L,De Backer J,T'Sjoen G,Craen M,Callewaert B,De Schepper J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The HOPE and EUROPA clinical studies have shown that treatment with the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, ramipril and perindopril, may reduce the occurrence of major cardiovascular events in patients with proven atherosclerotic disease. The recently published results of the PRoFESS and TRANSCEND trials ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Mieghem W,Billiouw JM,Brohet C,Dupont AG,Gazagnes MD,Heller F,Krzesinski JM,Missault L,Persu A,Piérard L,Rottiers R,Vanhooren G,Vervaet P,Herman AG

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central venous catheters are widely used in clinical practice. Air embolism is a rare, but potentially life threatening complication of central venous catheterisation. We describe a case of collapse and transient hemiplegia after removal of central venous catheter. This was accidentally performed with the patient in u...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Ierssel S,Specenier P,Baar I,De Belder F,Jorens PG,Vermorken JB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Neurologic and liver involvement in Wilson's disease (WD) is well-documented, however, few reports demonstrated cardiac involvement. Tpe and Tpe/QT are new measures of ventricular repolarization which were recently suggested as predictor of arrythmogenesis. We aimed to evaluate ventricular depolarization an...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ozturk S,Gurbuz AS,Efe SC,Iliaz R,Banzragch M,Demir K

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and subsequent abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in burned patients is common. This sequence of events typically occurs in patients with larger burns receiving high volume fluid resuscitation. METHODS:A review of the literature was performed. The National Library of M...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Tuggle D,Skinner S,Garza J,Vandijck D,Blot S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report and discuss the case of a 51-year-old patient undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery for pheochromocytoma after 10 days of medical pre-treatment. After anaesthetic induction, a deep level of anaesthesia could not prevent the onset of repeated hypertensive peaks, followed by severe hypotensive periods. Once...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Jakus L,Jacquet LM,Maiter D,Mourad M,Jonas C,Scholtes JL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Azole antifungals are a group of fungistatic agents that can be administered orally or parenterally. The determination of the concentrations of these antifungals (miconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, and its major active metabolite, hydroxy-itraconazole) in serum can be usef...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mistretta V,Dubois N,Denooz R,Charlier C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is characterized by disturbances in liver perfusion and alterations in intrahepatic cellular functions and interactions. This provokes structural and functional liver damage as well as hepatocellular activation that is believed to perpetuate the immuno-inflammatory response. Changes in hepatic perfusion during ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Smets D,Spapen H,Diltoer M,Nguyen DN,Hubloue I,Huyghens L

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A detailed retrospective analysis of 8 cases has been set up to obtain an update of the clinical, radiological, diagnostic and therapeutical aspects of pulmonary Langerhans' cell granulomatosis (PLCG), previously called Histiocytosis X. This disease represents 2.8% of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in a registration...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Callebaut W,Demedts M,Verleden G

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tramadol is a weak opioid with effects on adrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmission that is used to treat cancer pain and chronic non malignant pain. This drug was initiated in association with paroxetine and dosulepine hydrochloride in a tetraparetic patient with chronic pain. Fifty-six days after initiation of t...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Devulder J,De Laat M,Dumoulin K,Renson A,Rolly G

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00