Fibronectin in synovial fluid and tissue in rheumatoid arthritis.

abstract：:Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an idiopathic, segmental, non-atherosclerotic and non-inflammatory disease of the musculature of arterial walls, leading to stenosis of small and medium-sized arteries, mostly involving renal and cervical arteries. As a result of better and more systematic screening, it appears that in...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Van der Niepen P,van Tussenbroek F,Devos H,Debing E,Di Monaco S,Goffette P,Astarci P,Persu A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes Mellitus in its early stages, is associated with kidney enlargement and increased glomerular filtration rate in humans and in rats. The present study was designed to clarify the direct effect of diabetes on serum and tissue angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Erman A,van Dyk DJ,Chen-Gal B,Giler ID,Rosenfeld JB,Boner G

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on a report of a marked increase in the erythropoietin concentration ([EPO]) a few hours after the cessation of a single 2-h session of O(2) breathing, short periods of O(2) administration have been advocated as a therapy for anaemia. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate this t...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Keramidas ME,Norman B,Gustafsson T,Eiken O,Mekjavic IB

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：:Serum lactic dehydrogenase (S-LDH) was analysed at diagnosis in ninety-three patients with multiple myeloma. The patients were then followed up after a mean observation period of 39 months (SD 29). Serum lactic dehydrogenase was elevated in twenty-seven out of ninety-three patients and found to correlate with the seru...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Simonsson B,Brenning G,Källander C,Ahre A

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activities of urea cycle enzymes were measured in the liver of starved rats 12 and 48 h after bilateral nephrectomy. Control experiments (sham-operated, starved rats) revealed that the activities of only two enzymes of the cycle are altered in the uraemic state: argininosuccinic acid synthetase (EC 6.3.4.5.), which is...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hoppe-Seyler G

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Feather duvet lung (FDL) is a rare subgroup of bird fancier's lung (BFL). We were interested in determining antigen-specific IgG antibodies in patients with FDL and comparing them with those with BFL. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Specific IgG antibodies against goose and duck feathers, analysed with an automated fl...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Koschel D,Lützkendorf L,Wiedemann B,Höffken G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial lumen narrowing and vascular occlusion is the actual cause of morbidity and mortality in atherosclerotic disease. Collateral artery formation (arteriogenesis) refers to an active remodelling of non-functional vascular anastomoses to functional collateral arteries, capable to bypass the site of obstruction and...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： de Groot D,Pasterkamp G,Hoefer IE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been shown that the detection of tuberculostearic acid (TBSA) with gas chromatography-mass-spectrometry provides a highly specific, sensitive and rapid method for the diagnosis of various forms of tuberculosis. However, the need for complex and expensive equipment prevented the more widespread use of this metho...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Herz A,Leichsenring M,Felten M,Oosthuizen OJ,Mayatepek E,Haas W,Bremer HJ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The sympathetic nervous exerts a key role in cardiovascular homeostasis control by regulating cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, heart rate and blood pressure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data collected during the past 30 years have unequivocally shown that in a considerable number of cardiovascular as...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Grassi G,Seravalle G,Mancia G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the degree of immune system activation associated with addiction or hepatotropic viruses infection, we examined 60 HIV-negative heroin addicts for the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection markers, hepatitis C virus antibodies (anti-HCV), various auto-antibodies, and serum levels of soluble interleuk...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Dalekos GN,Manoussakis MN,Zervou E,Tsianos EV,Moutsopoulos HM

更新日期：1993-04-01 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：:In a retrospectively analyzed series of 441 patients operated for primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT), the prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 8.2%, which was three times higher than in the unselected age-matched population. Following parathyroid surgery, the need for antidiabetic treatment was unchanged. The insulin re...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ljunghall S,Palmér M,Akerström G,Wide L

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morpholinosydnonimine, a nitric oxide (NO) donor, has been reported to inhibit insulin release in isolated pancreatic islets. We studied whether transdermal application of nitroglycerin, another NO donor widely used for angina prophylaxis, influenced glucose-stimulated insulin release in healthy, young, male...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kovacs P,Szilvassy Z,Hegyi P,Nemeth J,Ferdinandy P,Tosaki A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Buerger's disease (BD) is a segmental occlusive vascular disease. The aim of this study was to detect functional changes in brachial artery and asymptomatic morphological changes in extra-cranial carotid arteries not affected by the disease process and to assess markers of inflammation and endothelial damage...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Joras M,Poredos P,Fras Z

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and acute coronary syndromes involves inflammation and immunological mechanisms. We hypothesized that patients with unstable angina may have an imbalance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. DESIGN:Plasma levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)alpha and in...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Waehre T,Halvorsen B,Damås JK,Yndestad A,Brosstad F,Gullestad L,Kjekshus J,Frøland SS,Aukrust P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Time-dependent effects of insulin on the leg exchange of glucose, lactate, glycerol, free fatty acids (FFA) and amino acids were measured in relation to oxygen uptake (leg and whole body) and whole body glucose assimilation including oxidation. Seven healthy males (58 +/- 3 years of age) were investigated before opera...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Lundgren F,Edén E,Arfvidsson B,Lundholm K

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date it is not known whether gastric juice vitamin C levels are influenced by Helicobacter pylori CagA(+) strains. The aim of the present study, therefore, was to study the impact of H. pylori CagA status on gastric juice vitamin C levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We studied 30 H. pylori(+) patients, and th...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Rokkas T,Liatsos C,Petridou E,Papatheodorou G,Karameris A,Ladas SD,Raptis SA

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been speculated that oral hypoglycaemic agents that block K-ATP channels could potentially increase blood pressure by blocking such channels in vascular myocytes. No information about this issue exists regarding nateglinide. DESIGN:A multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial was...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： González-Clemente JM,Spanish Nateglinide Study Group.

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intravenous dextran on bacterial translocation and intestinal vascular endothelial and epithelial barrier function after experimental partial hepatectomy. We determined systemic arterial pressure, enteric bacterial growth (proximal and distal small intestine and colon)...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wang XO,Sun ZW,Soltesz V,Deng XM,Andersson R

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of the pattern, quantity and site of insulin secretion in the tolerance to a glucose challenge is not fully evaluated in humans because it is difficult to obtain appropriate clinical models. DESIGN:To address this issue, we studied subjects with reduced pancreatic mass (hemipancreatectomized, HEMI)...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Battezzati A,Zerbi A,Perseghin G,Caumo A,Terruzzi I,Di Carlo V,Luzi L

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study the muscarinic receptor antagonist atropine and the cholecystokinin (CCK)-A receptor antagonist loxiglumide were used to investigate the relative importance of cholinergic and CCK-mediated regulation of intestinal phase antro-pyloro-duodenal motility. Plasma levels of gastrointestinal hormones [pancreati...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Katschinski M,Schirra J,Begliner C,Langbein S,Wank U,D'Amato M,Arnold R

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Smoking is associated with dyslipidaemia, particularly raised plasma triglycerides and reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and a delayed clearance of triglyceride in fat tolerance tests. The aim of this study was to investigate whether these phenomena could be explained by a reduced lipoprot...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Freeman DJ,Caslake MJ,Griffin BA,Hinnie J,Tan CE,Watson TD,Packard CJ,Shepherd J

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sporadic hypophosphataemic osteomalacia (adult-onset type) was demonstrated in a 40-year-old man on the basis of severe osteomalacia, hypophosphataemia, hyperphosphaturia and glycinuria. Plasma immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) concentration was 9.3 ng prot./ml (normal range: 4-8 ng prot./ml). Plasma 25-hydrox...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ulmann A,Bouchard P,Garabédian M,Bourdeau A,Witmer-Cournot G,Lacour B,Balsan S,Funck-Brentano JL

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hyponatremia is common and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, whether treatment improves outcome in patients without significant symptoms is unclear. We here assessed the therapeutic outcome on clinical symptoms, neurocognitive and neuromuscular function in patients with chro...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Refardt J,Kling B,Krausert K,Fassnacht M,von Felten S,Christ-Crain M,Fenske W

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After feeding intact conscious dogs 1000 g mashed meat, peripheral venous immunoreactive insulin activity (IRI) increases before any enhancement of amino nitrogen concentration. This course of IRI is paralleled by a decrease of free fatty acids. Meal feeding in dogs, whose pancreatic juice is completely diverted from ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Fischer U,Hommel H,Gottschling HD,Nowak W

更新日期：1976-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The existence of transporters for bile acids (BA) in liver and intestine has been well documented, but information is still needed as to their respective transport capacity. In the present investigation, we compared the hepatic and intestinal transport rates for BA, using perfused livers and intestines. The livers and...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Aldini R,Roda A,Montagnani M,Polimeni C,Lenzi PL,Cerre C,Galletti G,Roda E

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta-thromboglobulin (beta TG), serotonin (5HT) and fibrinopeptide A (FPA) were assessed in twenty-two normal donors before, during, and at the end of leukapheresis. Seven procedures were carried out adding heparin to the circuit, and seven adding acetyl salicylic acid (ASA). The remaining eight procedures were carrie...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Fabris F,Casonato A,Randi ML,Belloni M,Quaino V,Ongaro G,Girolami A

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the 13C-octanoate breath test, the shape of the 13CO2 excretion curve in the ascending portion reflects a pattern of gastric emptying (GE). Recent scintigraphic studies have revealed an overall delay in solid GE in fertile women compared with men. However, it remains unknown whether women have a different...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sanaka M,Yamamoto T,Anjiki H,Osaki Y,Kuyama Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most of the previous reports found cirrhosis patients with a high risk of subsequent tuberculosis (TB). However, data about the risk of developing liver cirrhosis in TB patients are limited. As a hepatitis endemic area, the risk of liver cirrhosis in patients with TB should be elucidated in Taiwan. METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Peng YC,Lin CL,Hsu WY,Chang CS,Yeh HZ,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00