Chronological changes in renal vascular reactivity in portal hypertensive rats.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A hyaluronan-loading test has been developed for assessment of hyaluronan kinetics and applied in patients with liver and joint diseases. This test describes the metabolic process of hyaluronan but cannot define the specific contribution of different organs. A method for labelling of hyaluronan with the shor...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Lindqvist U,Westerberg G,Bergström M,Torsteindottir I,Gustafson S,Sundin A,Lööf L,Långström B

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the clinical features of thyroid cancer in aging patients and to present the results of treatment. From this we can provide bases for earlier diagnoses and better treatment of thyroid malignancies in older patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this study a retrospective analysis was performed wi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Lin JD,Chao TC,Chen ST,Weng HF,Lin KD

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet aggregation induced by collagen, ADP and epinephrine, was monitored in 150 type-II patients (115 type IIA and 35 type IIB) and compared with a reference group of normolipidaemic controls; in addition, malondialydehyde formation and thromboxane B2 were examined in a subsample of the type-IIA patients. Threshol...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tremoli E,Maderna P,Colli S,Morazzoni G,Sirtori M,Sirtori CR

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased intestinal permeability in cirrhosis exerts a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and other complications of cirrhosis through promotion of systemic endotoxemia. This study was designed to investigate whether the expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins, which re...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Assimakopoulos SF,Tsamandas AC,Tsiaoussis GI,Karatza E,Triantos C,Vagianos CE,Spiliopoulou I,Kaltezioti V,Charonis A,Nikolopoulou VN,Scopa CD,Thomopoulos KC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum prolactin levels were measured by radioimmunoassay in eighty patients (thirty-four males, forty-six females) with sarcoidosis before treatment. In twelve patients (15%) serum prolactin levels were more than two standard deviations above the mean of normal subjects. Hyperprolactinaemia was found most frequently (...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Nakao K,Noma K,Sato B,Yano S,Yamamura Y,Tachibana T

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of alcoholic fatty liver is unknown, but several causes have been proposed based on biochemical findings. These include the metabolism of alcohol leading to a shift in the cytosolic [NAD+]/ [NADH] ratio to reduction, which in turn causes a direct inhibition of beta-oxidation and enhanced triacylglycer...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Eaton S,Record CO,Bartlett K

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been found to predict clinical outcomes in borderline ovarian tumours and the other genital neoplasms. However, its prognostic value in patients with ovarian cancer remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess its prognostic value in ovarian cancer. M...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tian C,Song W,Tian X,Sun Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irisin, a novel myokine, has been shown to increase following vigorous exercise, with studies suggesting that it mediates some of the beneficial effects of exercise. Irisin might play a role in 'browning' of white adipocytes, thus increasing energy expenditure. The role of irisin in exercise and energy expen...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Al-Daghri NM,Alokail MS,Rahman S,Amer OE,Al-Attas OS,Alfawaz H,Tripathi G,Sabico S,Chrousos GP,McTernan PG,Piya MK

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD33 (Siglec-3) is becoming increasingly important as a target of antibody-mediated therapy in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). In normal myelopoiesis, expression of CD33 is restricted to advanced stages of differentiation, whereas primitive stem cells do not express CD33. In the present study, we asked whethe...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hauswirth AW,Florian S,Printz D,Sotlar K,Krauth MT,Fritsch G,Schernthaner GH,Wacheck V,Selzer E,Sperr WR,Valent P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stimulant action of branched-chain amino acids upon insulin release was examined in rat pancreatic islets incubated at physiological concentrations of D-glucose and L-glutamine. In the presence of the latter nutrients, L-leucine and L-isoleucine used together at a physiological concentration (0.25 mmol/l each) dou...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sener A,Malaisse WJ

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between changes in ketone concentrations and leucine metabolism (seven obese subjects), glucose and alanine metabolism (seven obese subjects) was investigated using radioisotopic techniques after 12 h, 60 h and 2 weeks starvation. Leucine metabolism was also measured in five lean subjects after 12 h a...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Umpleby AM,Scobie IN,Boroujerdi MA,Sönksen PH

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In search of new practical diagnostic methods for the early diagnosis of hereditary medullary carcinoma of the thyroid (MCT) calcitonin release has been studied following induction by pentagastrin, cholecystokinin-pancreozymin (the C-terminal octapeptide, C8-CCK, and the native swine extract), and ethanol in eighteen ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Telenius-Berg M,Almqvist S,Berg B,Hedner P,Ingemansson S,Tibblin S,Wasthed B

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estimations of the prevalence of central nervous system involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) vary from 25 to 75%. In order to assess possible deficits in memory, attention, and/or reaction time, a battery of neuropsychological tests was administered to 15 patients with SLE and to two matched...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ferstl R,Niemann T,Biehl G,Hinrichsen H,Kirch W

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need regular monitoring, usually by blood urea and creatinine measurements, needing venepuncture, frequent attendances and a healthcare professional, with significant inconvenience. Noninvasive monitoring will potentially simplify and improve monitoring. We tested t...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ebah LM,Read I,Sayce A,Morgan J,Chaloner C,Brenchley P,Mitra S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exogenous intravenous infusions of control saline, somatostatin, motilin and somatostatin and motilin together were compared in normal volunteers for their effects on the rise of blood glucose following 50 g oral glucose and for their effects on gastric emptying and plasma hormone concentrations. All regulatory peptid...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Long RG,Christofides ND,Fitzpatrick ML,O'Shaughnessy DJ,Bloom SR

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transfusion-related morbidity is an emerging challenge in chronically transfused patients with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). In these patients, transfusion-induced iron overload may represent a leading medical problem. However, although iron-chelating drugs are available, little is known about optimal diag...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Valent P,Krieger O,Stauder R,Wimazal F,Nösslinger T,Sperr WR,Sill H,Bettelheim P,Pfeilstöcker M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in heart failure (HF) with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is associated with a poorer prognosis. No studies to date have investigated the prognostic utility of RV isovolumic acceleration (IVA) measured at tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) in HF. RV strain inst...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sciatti E,Vizzardi E,Bonadei I,Curnis A,D'Aloia A,Metra M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperthyroidism is associated with an increase in both osteoblast and osteoclast activity. We have previously shown that, in vitro, osteoclasts do not respond directly to tri-iodothyronine to increase bone resorption but that the effect is mediated by another bone cell, probably the osteoblast. To investigate this iss...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Allain TJ,Yen PM,Flanagan AM,McGregor AM

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The action of lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) was studied on an abnormal lipoprotein (LP-X) rich in phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol from the plasma of patients with obstructive liver disease. 60 mg LP-X isolated free of other lipoproteins and subsequently labelled with 3H-cholesterol were incubated wit...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Patsch JR,Soutar AK,Morrisett JD,Gotto AM Jr,Smith LC

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given that role of magnesium in insulin secretion is uncertain, our objective was to determine whether oral supplementation with magnesium chloride (MgCl(2)) improves the ability of beta-cells to compensate for variations in insulin sensitivity in non-diabetic individuals with significant hypomagnesaemia. M...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Guerrero-Romero F,Rodríguez-Morán M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, a new mutation of the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) encoding gene was first described (1793G > A). Only few reports have studied the prevalence of this polymorphism, especially in combination with other MTHFR mutations (677C > T, 1298A > C). METHODS:We cross-sectionally identifi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Winkelmayer WC,Sunder-Plassmann G,Huber A,Födinger M

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Observationally, low serum testosterone among men is associated with cardiovascular diseases and its risk factors, but it is unclear whether raising endogenous androgens would be protective. To clarify the role of androgens, the association of two different androgen biomarkers (serum testosterone and androstanediol...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Schooling CM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assuming that lithium is exclusively reabsorbed in the proximal tubules pari passu with sodium (Na), the lithium clearance (CLi) has been advanced as an index of filtrate delivery from the proximal tubules. In order to determine whether water loads in a range commonly given during clearance studies affect CLi, we stud...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Boer WH,Koomans HA,Dorhout Mees EJ

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To diagnose hypolactasia, determination of lactase enzyme activity in small intestinal biopsy material is considered to be the golden standard. Because of its strongly invasive character and the sampling problems, alternative methods have been looked for. We analysed the 13C-glucose response in serum after consumption...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Vonk RJ,Stellaard F,Priebe MG,Koetse HA,Hagedoorn RE,De Bruijn S,Elzinga H,Lenoir-Wijnkoop I,Antoine JM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most physicians and other healthcare professionals are unaware of the pervasiveness of poor quality clinical evidence that contributes considerably to overuse, underuse, avoidable adverse events, missed opportunities for right care and wasted healthcare resources. The Medical Misinformation Mess comprises four key pro...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ioannidis JPA,Stuart ME,Brownlee S,Strite SA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Passive smoking is a well-known risk factor for both recurrent respiratory infections and disturbed lipid profile. Whether passive smoking problems are related to altered lymphocyte survival and its relation to altered lipid profile are the points of concern in this work. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Urinary cotin...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： El-Hodhod MA,Hamdy AM,Ahmed MB,Youssef SR,Aly SM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate possible relationships in piglets between myocardial energy-related metabolites and intracellular electrolytes during open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OCCPR) supplemented by the administration of alkaline buffers with varying sodium content. Our hypothesis was t...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wiklund L,Ronquist G,Roomans GM,Rubertsson S,Waldenström A

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bleeding time has been reported to increase during gaseous nitric oxide (NO) inhalation in healthy volunteers and patients, and it has been speculated that inhaled NO inhibits platelet function. However, results have not been unanimous, and we have been unable to document any effects of inhaled NO on circula...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Albert J,Norman M,Wallén NH,Frostell C,Hjemdahl P

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperlipidemia is a common feature of the nephrotic syndrome (NS). From retrospective studies, it has been suggested that aggressive lipid-lowering with low-density lipoprotein apheresis (LDL-A) may not only improve dyslipidemia but also decrease urinary albumin excretion and increase serum levels of albumin...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Stenvinkel P,Alvestrand A,Angelin B,Eriksson M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ATP-binding cassette transporter P-glycoprotein is now recognized as an important determinant for disposition of multiple drugs. The use of P-glycoprotein-expressing cell lines, the generation of P-glycoprotein knockout mice as well as studies in animals and humans contributed to a better understanding on the role...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Fromm MF

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00