Chronic Q fever associated with systemic sclerosis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological evidence proposes the direct involvement of the liver enzymes in atrial fibrillation. These relationships are controversial and mechanistically unclear. As part of the British Regional Heart Study, we investigated whether change in liver enzymes over time associates with atrial fibrillation i...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Schutte R,Whincup PH,Papacosta O,Lennon LT,Macfarlane PW,Wannamethee G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The change in bone mass during 1 1/2 years was determined in a longitudinal study of sixty adult insulin-treated diabetic out-patients. During the study period the mean bone mass decreased by 1.30 +/- 0.28 (SEM)% (P less than 0.001), to a mean value of 91.0 +/- 1.7% of normal (P less than 0.001). The rate of bone loss...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： McNair P,Christiansen C,Christensen MS,Madsbad S,Faber OK,Binder C,Transbøl I

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucocorticosteroids are effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, a disease characterized by a variety of symptoms, e.g. rhinorrhea and itching. The time course of symptomatic relief for allergic rhinitis by steroids has not been examined in detail to date, although the onset of steroid action is one...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tillmann HC,Stuck BA,Feuring M,Rossol-Haseroth K,Tran BM,Lösel R,Schmidt BM,Hörmann K,Wehling M,Schultz A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A broad spectrum of hepatobiliary disorders are found in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. The aim of the present work was to study interactions between gut and liver in experimental rat models of colitis and small bowel inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Colitis was induced either by trinitrobenz...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Dikopoulos N,Schmid RM,Bachem M,Buttenschoen K,Adler G,Chiang JY,Weidenbach H

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carotid ultrasound is a noninvasive tool for risk assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD). There is no consensus on which carotid ultrasound parameter constitutes the best measurement of atherosclerosis. We investigated which model of carotid ultrasound parameters and clinical risk factors (CRF) has the ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wu N,Chen X,Li M,Qu X,Li Y,Xie W,Wu L,Xiang Y,Li Y,Zhong L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone marrow (BM) histology/immunohistochemistry, KIT D816V mutation analysis and serum tryptase measurements are mandatory tools for diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis (SM). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Within the 'German Registry of Disorders on Eosinophils and Mast Cells', we identified 65 patients with SM who h...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Jawhar M,Schwaab J,Horny HP,Sotlar K,Naumann N,Fabarius A,Valent P,Cross NC,Hofmann WK,Metzgeroth G,Reiter A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured plasma sulphur amino acids in twenty-two patients with chronic renal failure and compared the findings with those obtained in twenty-two normal subjects. In fasting blood (08.00 hours) cysteine-homocysteine mixed disulphide was significantly increased in the renal patients, mean values (+/- SD) being 8.2 +...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wilcken DE,Gupta VJ

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of sequential combined hormone replacement therapy on the susceptibility of low-density lipoprotein to oxidative modification was investigated in a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Hypercholesterolaemic, postmenopausal women were supplemented with 17 beta-oestradiol and norethisterone acet...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Nenseter MS,Volden V,Berg T,Drevon CA,Ose L,Tonstad S

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In atherosclerosis, both reductions and elevations in plasma levels of antioxidants have been reported. This study investigated total antioxidant capacity of plasma from subjects with atherosclerotic disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study population consisted of 48 men with or without carotid atherosclero...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Reinisch N,Kiechl S,Mayr C,Schratzberger P,Dunzendorfer S,Kähler CM,Buratti T,Willeit J,Wiedermann CJ

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate alterations in endothelial nitric oxide synthase and inducible nitric oxide synthase mRNA expressions and nitric oxide release in the myocardium during ischaemia/reperfusion and determine whether these changes are ischaemic and/or reperfusion dependent. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Isolated rat heart...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Pevni D,Frolkis I,Shapira I,Schwartz D,Schwartz IF,Chernichovski T,Lev-Ran O,Sharony R,Uretzky G

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an atherothrombotic plasma lipoprotein with unknown function. Little is known about the catabolism of this lipoprotein, in particular the steps related to apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)] fragmentation and excretion by the kidney. MATERIAL AND METHODS:High plasma levels (up to 9 mg dL(-1...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Frank S,Hrzenjak A,Blaschitz A,Dohr G,Kostner GM

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:The venous system plays a pivotal role in volume and blood pressure homeostasis. We tested the hypothesis that the visco-elastic properties of the peripheral venous system are reduced in patients with (incipient) diabetic nephropathy. Twenty-two normotensive patients with long-term insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Schaper NC,Houben AJ,Schoon Y,Kooman JP,Huvers FC,Nieuwenhuijzen Kruseman AC

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the possible effects of hyperoxalaemia on anaerobic metabolism and erythrocyte pyruvate kinase activity, we induced a rise in plasma oxalate in 11 dialysis patients by the oral administration of ascorbic acid, 500 mg day-1 for 3 weeks. Blood samples were taken from the same antecubital vein before and after...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tomson CR,Channon SM,Ward MK,Laker MF

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin resistance significantly correlated with a non-dipper type of essential hypertension. Thiazolidinediones (TZD), oral hypoglycaemic agents that act as insulin sensitizers, have been demonstrated in multiple in vivo and in vitro studies to possess antihypertensive properties. This study examined the ef...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Anan F,Masaki T,Fukunaga N,Teshima Y,Iwao T,Kaneda K,Umeno Y,Okada K,Wakasugi K,Yonemochi H,Eshima N,Saikawa T,Yoshimatsu H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excess of cardiovascular risk among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases has been attributed to increased arterial stiffness. Hypercholesterolaemia has been demonstrated to promote a low-grade inflammatory status. The objective of the present study was to define, in hypercholesterolaemia, the influenc...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Pirro M,Schillaci G,Savarese G,Gemelli F,Vaudo G,Siepi D,Bagaglia F,Mannarino E

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal symptoms are common on acute exposure to high-altitude (HA). Underlying mechanisms are not understood, but vascular shunting away from the gut could be responsible. Therefore, blood flow in the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and hepatic portal vein (HPV) was examined at sea level (SL) and ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kalson NS,Hext F,Davies AJ,Chan CW,Wright AD,Imray CH,Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society.

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The DALI low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis system is the first whole-blood apheresis system in regular clinical use. DALI stands for direct adsorption of lipoproteins, which describes the basic principle of operation of this newly developed LDL apheresis procedure. METHODS:The selective removal of LDL...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Dräger LJ,Julius U,Kraenzle K,Schaper J,Toepfer M,Zygan K,Otto V,Steinhagen-Thiessen E

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the association between chronic Helicobacter pylori infection and type 2 diabetes has been suggested, findings have been inconsistent. This study evaluated the association between chronic H. pylori infection and glucose regulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We evaluated H. pylori infection status of pa...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hsieh MC,Wang SS,Hsieh YT,Kuo FC,Soon MS,Wu DC

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:Although both strength training (ST) and endurance training (ET) seem to be beneficial in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), little is known about post-exercise glucose profiles. The objective of the study was to report changes in blood glucose (BG) values after a 4-month ET and ST programme now that a device f...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Cauza E,Hanusch-Enserer U,Strasser B,Kostner K,Dunky A,Haber P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-documented predictor of cardiovascular diseases and mortality. We aimed to better understand the distribution and determinants of CRP in the population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Study participants were men and women aged 40-79 in the UK-based EPIC-Norfolk population-based coh...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ahmadi-Abhari S,Luben RN,Wareham NJ,Khaw KT

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the influence of family history of hypertension on insulin sensitivity in lean and obese hypertensive subjects (H): 40 lean [body mass index (BMI) < or = 25 kg m-2] H with normotensive parents (F-), 50 lean H with one or two parents hypertensive (F+), 30 obese HF- (BMI > or = 30 kg m-2) and 35 obese HF+. ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Grandi AM,Gaudio G,Fachinetti A,Zanzi P,Bianchi L,Ceriani L,Guasti L,Venco A

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several lines of evidence suggest that hypomagnesaemia is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, there are no studies regarding the association between hypomagnesaemia and the risk for developing impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Our objective was to examine ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Guerrero-Romero F,Rascón-Pacheco RA,Rodríguez-Morán M,de la Peña JE,Wacher N

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many haemodialysis patients treated with recombinant human erythropoietin (r-HuEPO) receive intravenous iron supplementation on a regular basis. It has been shown previously that this may result in a transient "oversaturation" of transferrin. METHODS:Ten stable haemodialysis patients on r-HuEPO treatment re...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kooistra MP,Kersting S,Gosriwatana I,Lu S,Nijhoff-Schutte J,Hider RC,Marx JJ

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced glutathione (GSH) and activity of GSH related enzymes play a key role in defence against oxygen free radicals, whose production is, as known, raised in patients affected by diabetes mellitus, and at the same time they may contribute to the process of platelet aggregation. The purpose of this study was to evalu...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Di Simplicio P,de Giorgio LA,Cardaioli E,Lecis R,Miceli M,Rossi R,Anichini R,Mian M,Seghieri G,Franconi F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common oral disorder that manifests a mucosal reaction to a variety of aetiological factors, including liver disorder. This study investigated the relationship between OLP and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by studying the prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infection or liver diseas...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Nagao Y,Sata M,Tanikawa K,Itoh K,Kameyama T

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study we investigated the possible changes in fasting serum total homocysteine concentrations during continuous micronized 17 beta-oestradiol, 2 mg daily, in combination with cyclic dydrogesterone, 10 mg daily during the first 14 days of each 28 day cycle, in 21 healthy non-hysterectomized postmenopau...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： van der Mooren MJ,Wouters MG,Blom HJ,Schellekens LA,Eskes TK,Rolland R

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  Hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinaemia, hallmarks of the postprandial state, have been also associated with increased oxidative stress and lipoprotein oxidation contributing to vascular injury and atherosclerosis. However, the specific links among metabolic disorders, postprandial state, ins...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： D'Archivio M,Annuzzi G,Varì R,Filesi C,Giacco R,Scazzocchio B,Santangelo C,Giovannini C,Rivellese AA,Masella R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00