Salt, the kidneys, and arterial hypertension.

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 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：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder of unknown aetiology characterized by the triad of yellow nails, lymphoedema and respiratory manifestations. About 200 cases have been reported, but a lot of patients probably elude proper diagnosis because of both variability of symptoms and ignora...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Gregoire C,Guiot J,Vertenoeil G,Willems É,Hafraoui K,Corhay JL,Louis R,Beguin Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 69-year-old man with slight dyspnoea underwent routine X-ray examination by his primary care physician. The X-ray and the CT showed a homogenous mass at the right side of the anterior mediastinum. The benignity and the origin of the tissue were still unknown. Therefore, we performed a CT-guided fine needle aspiratio...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Michels G,Drebber U,Pfister R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report about 2 cases of isolated mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis presenting without parenchymal infiltrates. Although rare, this mode of presentation reminds the clinician that tuberculosis has to be included in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses even in the absence of parenchymal lesion. Both c...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Hainaut P,Monthe A,Lesage V,Weynand B

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective and Importance Boerhaave's syndrome is a sudden and rare form of oesophageal rupture and is often complicated by local or systemic infection of the mediastinum or pleural cavity. Several micro-organisms are documented as cause of pleural empyema in patients with Boerhaave's syndrome. Intervention (& Techniqu...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Teblick A,Jansens H,Dams K,Somville FJ,Jorens PG

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of acquired hepatocerebral degeneration (AHD) presenting with confusion and worsening memory problems since her discharge from the gastroenterology units. Cases of AHD are rare and are frequently confused with hepatic encephalopathy and Wilson's disease. There are no proven pharmacological therapies...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ghys C,Kong MF,Glibert G,Lasser L,Karmali R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV is considered a chronic disease. Adherence to HAART is crucial for effectiveness. Non-adherence negatively impacts patient outcome and the larger economy. However, data on adherence among the Belgian HIV cohort are scarce. Therefore, the purpose of thi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Degroote S,Vogelaers D,Vermeir P,Mariman A,De Rick A,Van Der Gucht B,Pelgrom J,Van Wanzeele F,Verhofstede C,Vancauwenberghe J,Vandijck D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis, is the most common primary vasculitis in the elderly, an association with AA amyloidosis has rarely been reported. AA amyloidosis is a disorder that results from the extracellular deposition of proteolytic cleavage products of serum amyloid A, which occurs...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van De Ginste L,Dendooven A,Van Dorpe J,Delanghe JR,Vanmassenhove J,Speeckaert MM

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Postprandial reactive hypoglycaemia (PRH) is a clinical syndrome characterized by the recurrence of symptomatic hypoglycaemia during postprandial periods. PRH remains a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, because of its atypical manifestations and low prevalence, especially in older persons. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Deliens C,Losseau C,Vandeleene B,Boland B

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:Background Trichinellosis is a parasitic infection caused by nematodes of the genus Trichinella, and its principal mode of transmission is the consumption of raw or undercooked contaminated meat. Cardiac involvement in trichinellosis is unusual, yet it represents the most frequent cause of death. Here, we report a cas...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mohib O,Clevenbergh P,Truyens C,Morissens M,Castro Rodriguez J

更新日期：2020-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the technique of immunofluorescence on clinical samples (IFCS) and immunofluorescence on centrifuged cell cultures (IFCC) for the detection of respiratory viruses, using monoclonal antibodies. Four hundred fourty five nasopharyngeal aspirates were tested prospectively for RSV, influenza- (A and B), parainf...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pattyn SR,Provinciael D,Lambrechts R,Ceuppens P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE:A 45-year-old man presented at the emergency department (ED) with stomach pain since eight days. The patient was not worried about his symptoms and requested only pain relief. The emergency physician requested a consult of the gastroenterologist. Clinical examination was unremarkable. However, 12-lead ECG and isch...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Damme A,Vanderheeren P,De Backer T,Desimpel F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insertion sequences IS481 and IS1001 are targets for molecular detection of respectively Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis. There is a raising concern about specificity of these targets due to sequence similarity with Bordetella holmesii and Bordetella bronchiseptica. The likelihood of false (para)pert...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van den Bossche D,De Bel A,De Smet D,Heylen O,Vekens E,Vandoorslaer K,Soetens O,Piérard D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past few years there have been enormous changes in the management of stroke patients. General practitioners, ambulance personnel/paramedics and the general public need to be well informed that stroke is a medical emergency. Prevention of secondary brain damage by normalising vital parameters and combating fev...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Keyser J,Sulter G,Langedijk M,Elting JW,van der Naalt J

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of heparin may be complicated by two types of thrombocytopenia (HAT): type I occurs early, is transient, and has no clinical relevance, while type II may lead to very severe manifestations (arterial or venous thromboses and more rarely bleedings), that are still underestimated by some clinicians. HAT-type II m...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Fondu P

更新日期：1995-01-01 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:pp65 antigenaemia and real-time PCR are two methods that are used to diagnose CMV infection in its early stages and, thereby, to facilitate initiation of pre-emptive therapy. OBJECTIVES:Firstly, to compare PCR with antigenaemia and clinical outcome in order to define a clinical threshold for starting pre-em...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mullier F,Kabamba-Mukadi B,Bodéus M,Goubau P

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study registered the prevalence of sedative drug use and withdrawal strategies in geriatric in-patients from 30 centres in nine European countries. METHODS:We conducted a survey among young geriatricians using a standardised questionnaire on sedative drug use for more than three weeks. T...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Petrovic M,Spatharakis G,Conroy S,Van Maeles G,Moulias S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:VTE presents a significant clinical and economic burden on healthcare. Previous strategies (chemical and mechanical) were not full-proof when used in isolation. The advent of more recent treatments such as factor Xa inhibitors and direct thrombin inhibitors may help to provide more conclusive preventative management o...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Balaratnam S

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:Background Anemia is frequent in patients with cancer and is often multifactorial. Treatment depends on etiology and can consist of transfusions, intravenous iron (IV Fe), and/or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA). Several studies have shown that cancer-related anemia is undertreated. The aim of this study is to ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： de Putter R,Geboes K,De Man M,Van Belle S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case report We report the case of a young Cameroonian woman who presented with cough, hyperthermia, weight loss, pancytopenia, and hepatosplenomegaly. A positive HIV serology was discovered and a chest radiography revealed a 'miliary pattern'. Bone marrow aspiration pointed out yeast inclusions within macrophages. Giv...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Evrard S,Caprasse P,Gavage P,Vasbien M,Radermacher J,Hayette MP,Sacheli R,Van Esbroeck M,Cnops L,Firre E,Médart L,Moerman F,Minon JM

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:The authors report an observation of Wegener's granulomatosis with pulmonary, bronchial, renal, cutaneous and sinusal involvement. Five years ago, the patient was referred to us because of bilateral diffuse pulmonary infiltrates of unknown origin. A corticotherapy was introduced at that time and a complete clearance o...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Polus M,Hamels J,Dorzee J,Henkinbrant A,Carlier B,d'Odemont JP

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:The term "microvesicular steatosis of the liver" refers to a variant form of hepatic fat accumulation whose histologic features contrast with the much more common macrovesicular steatosis. Microvesicular steatosis of the liver was originally described in association with conditions who share a number of biochemical an...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Hautekeete ML,Degott C,Benhamou JP

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro activity of cefepime has been compared with that of cefotaxime, ceftazidime, aztreonam, and piperacillin against 1826 Enterobacteriaceae including 537 inducible Enterobacteriaceae (Enterobacter spp., Serratia spp., Citrobacter spp,. Morganella morganii) and 572 non-fermenters, including 401 Pseudomonas ae...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Verbist L,Glupczynski Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant visceral edema associated with massive fluid resuscitation, paralytic ileus and formation of pancreatic ascites in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) can lead to abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) that can contribute to the early development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), espec...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Leppäniemi A,Johansson K,De Waele JJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00