Urticarial vasculitis revealing relapsing polychondritis.

abstract：AIM:To assess whether in individuals aged 80years or older adherence to statins is accompanied by a reduced risk of all-cause mortality and major cardiovascular events. METHODS:A nested case-control study was carried out on a cohort of patients aged 80years or older (very elderly individuals), who were under treatment...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Corrao G,Monzio Compagnoni M,Franchi M,Cantarutti A,Pugni P,Merlino L,Catapano AL,Mancia G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After an acute pulmonary embolism (PE), the complete resolution of thromboemboli may not be routinely achieved. The rate of persistence may depend on the time and the diagnostic technique used for evaluation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients were diagnosed with acute PE by means of computed tomography angiogra...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Alonso-Martínez JL,Anniccherico-Sánchez FJ,Urbieta-Echezarreta MA,García-Sanchotena JL,Herrero HG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated physician rationale for and against performing routine erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) tests during hospital admissions. METHODS:A comparative, descriptive, prospective study among 82 physicians in 15 departments of internal medicine from two University Medical Centers - A and B - in Is...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Asher E,Parag Y,Zeller L,Yerushalmi R,Reuveni H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease (CHD) and specifically acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are the most common causes of death among both men and women throughout the world. Although CHD mortality rates have been halved in many developed countries in recent decades, some studies have pointed out significant differences regarding...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Karciogcaron;lu O,Unal Aslan B,Aslan O

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS), defined as hypoxemia and functional intrapulmonary right-to-left shunts in the presence of chronic liver disease, is a frequent complication of end-stage liver disease. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of pulmonary dysfunction and the prevalence of HPS in no...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Teuber G,Teupe C,Dietrich CF,Caspary WF,Buhl R,Zeuzem S

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a Spanish patient who had never traveled to an endemic area and in whom HIV infection and long-term immunosuppressive treatment most likely contributed to the dissemination of strongyloidiasis. ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： M Olmos J,Gracia S,Villoria F,Salesa R,González-Macías J

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the six known species of Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes is classified as the only human pathogen causing listeriosis, a highly fatal, opportunistic infection contracted via food. Listeria ivanovii is the only other pathogenic species of the genus and is considered to be specific to ruminants, except for extremely...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Snapir YM,Vaisbein E,Nassar F

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human serum albumin (HSA) is the most abundant circulating protein and accounts for about 70% of the plasma colloid osmotic pressure. Beside the well known capacity to act as plasma-expander, HSA is provided of many other properties which are unrelated to the regulation of fluid compartmentalization, including binding...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Caraceni P,Domenicali M,Tovoli A,Napoli L,Ricci CS,Tufoni M,Bernardi M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anthracosis is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by coal dust or by a smoky and polluted environment. Anthracosis often presents in pulmonary form; only rarely are extrathoracic, esophageal, and mediastinal anthracoses documented. We report a rare case of anthracosis with multiple mediastinal lymphadenopathy. ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Bilici A,Erdem T,Boysan SN,Acbay O,Oz B,Besirli K,Gundogdu S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infliximab (IFX) and adalimumab (ADA) are the key treatments for Crohn's Disease (CD), unresponsive to standard treatments. Our aim was to compare the efficacy and safety of IFX and ADA in treating CD in clinical practice. METHODS:One hundred and twenty-six patients (61 M, 65 F, mean age 36.2 years, range 1...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Tursi A,Elisei W,Picchio M,Penna A,Lecca PG,Forti G,Giorgetti G,Faggiani R,Zampaletta C,Pelecca G,Brandimarte G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although tramadol and codeine occasionally have been reported to cause hyponatremia the evidence is scarce. The objective of this investigation was to study the association between weak opioids (tramadol and codeine) and hospitalization due to hyponatremia. METHODS:This was a register-based case-control stu...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Falhammar H,Calissendorff J,Skov J,Nathanson D,Lindh JD,Mannheimer B

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumonia with respiratory failure represents the main cause of death in COVID-19, where hyper inflammation plays an important role in lung damage. This study aims to evaluate if tocilizumab, an anti-soluble IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibody, reduces patients' mortality. METHODS:85 consecutive patients admi...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Capra R,De Rossi N,Mattioli F,Romanelli G,Scarpazza C,Sormani MP,Cossi S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe the clinical characteristics and evolution of a series of adult patients hospitalized for neuro-Behçet disease (NBD). METHODS:Consecutive patients admitted for NBD in a teaching hospital were retrospectively selected. Disability at discharge and during follow-up was graded with the modified Rank...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Riera-Mestre A,Martínez-Yelamos S,Martínez-Yelamos A,Ferrer I,Pujol R,Vidaller A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tocilizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody, targets IL-6 receptors blocking downstream pro-inflammatory effects of IL-6. In preliminary reports it was suggested to be beneficial in patients with severe COVID-19. METHODS:In this open-label prospective study we describe clinical characteristics and outcome ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Morena V,Milazzo L,Oreni L,Bestetti G,Fossali T,Bassoli C,Torre A,Cossu MV,Minari C,Ballone E,Perotti A,Mileto D,Niero F,Merli S,Foschi A,Vimercati S,Rizzardini G,Sollima S,Bradanini L,Galimberti L,Colombo R,Mic

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prognostic factors of mortality in elderly patients with dementia with aspiration pneumonia (AP) are scarcely known. We determined the mortality rate and prognostic factors in old patients with dementia hospitalized due to AP. METHODS:We prospectively studied 120 consecutive patients aged ≥ 75 years with de...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Bosch X,Formiga F,Cuerpo S,Torres B,Rosón B,López-Soto A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Intravenous insulin improves clinical outcome in patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Whether glucose control with multiple daily subcutaneous insulin injections (MDI) is beneficial in patients hospitalized in general medical wards is unknown. We tested the feasibility, safety and efficacy of glucose cont...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Buchs AE,Bloemers R,Shiloah E,Horowitz M,Aminov S,Ramot Y,Rapoport MJ

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In discharged patients with heart failure (HF), diverse conditions can intervene to worsen outcome. We would investigate whether such factors present on hospital admission can affect long-term mortality in subjects hospitalized for acute HF. METHODS:One hundred twenty-three consecutive patients hospitalized...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Torres D,Cuttitta F,Paterna S,Garofano A,Conti G,Pinto A,Parrinello G

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microchimerism is defined by the presence within an individual of a low level of cells derived from another individual. Systemic sclerosis is clinically similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease, a known condition of chimerism, which has led some authors to explore the hypothesis that microchimerism may contribute ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Régnier S,Aractingi S

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Greece, there are few data on the epidemiological characteristics of HBV. Our aim was to study the epidemiological patterns of HBV in Central Greece and identify the possible differences in HBV prevalence (clusters) among areas inside this region using data from the hepatitis registry. METHODS:The study ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Stefos A,Gatselis N,Zachou K,Rigopoulou E,Hadjichristodoulou C,Dalekos GN

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the promotion of health-related fitness is thereby widespread, less focus is currently being given on the biological influence that physical activity might exert on results of laboratory testing. As such, this study was undertaken to assess the kinetics of liver injury markers following physical exerci...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Lippi G,Schena F,Montagnana M,Salvagno GL,Banfi G,Guidi GC

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Portopulmonary hypertension is a form of pulmonary arterial hypertension that has gained interest in recent years with the development of liver transplantation techniques and new pulmonary vasodilator therapies. Portopulmonary hypertension is defined as pulmonary artery hypertension associated with portal hypertension...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Giusca S,Jinga M,Jurcut C,Jurcut R,Serban M,Ginghina C

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poisoned patients are frequently admitted following Emergency Department (ED) presentation, while the necessity of such admissions is hardly investigated. We determined the proportion and characteristics of poisoned patients who were admitted, but in retrospect had an uneventful admission. METHODS:For this ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Hondebrink L,Rietjens SJ,Donker DW,Hunault CC,van den Hengel-Koot I,Verputten PM,de Vries I,Kaasjager KAH,Dekker D,de Lange DW

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early repolarization syndrome (ERS) is characterized by the presence, in most cases in mid-to-lateral precordial leads, of a J wave on the downsloping portion of the QRS complex, followed by an elevation of the ST-segment with upward concavity. ERS is considered a benign electrocardiographic pattern of ventricular rep...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Di Grande A,Tabita V,Lizzio MM,Giuffrida C,Bellanuova I,Lisi M,Le Moli C,Amico S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the severe complication of stress-related mucosal disease in hospitalized patients. In intensive care units (ICU), risk factors are well defined and only mechanical ventilation and coagulopathy proved to be relevant for significant bleeding. On the contrary, in non-ICU sett...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Amaral MC,Favas C,Alves JD,Riso N,Riscado MV

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospitals are under pressure to use resources in the most efficient manner. We have examined the factors predicting Length of Stay (LOS) in one institution, using a database of all episodes of emergency medical admissions prospectively collected over 12 years. AIM:To examine the ability to predict hospital ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Cournane S,Byrne D,O'Riordan D,Silke B

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether or not mild hyperhomocysteinemia and low serum levels of folates or vitamin B12 are risk factors for osteoporosis in the elderly is controversial. AIMS AND METHODS:To investigate whether or not plasma levels of total homocysteine (tHcy) and serum levels of folates and vitamin B12 are associated with...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Bucciarelli P,Martini G,Martinelli I,Ceccarelli E,Gennari L,Bader R,Valenti R,Franci B,Nuti R,Mannucci PM

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to characterize the common risk factors, clinical presentation, imaging findings, treatment and outcome of nocardial infection. DESIGN AND SETTINGS:A retrospective cohort study. We reviewed the charts of all patients with nocardiosis in the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, a tertia...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Rosman Y,Grossman E,Keller N,Thaler M,Eviatar T,Hoffman C,Apter S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing, nontuberculous mycobacteria that has rarely been associated with central nervous system impairment. We describe the case of a patient who developed multiple cerebral abscesses revealing Mycobacterium fortuitum infection. Brain biopsy specimens showed suppurative, noncaseat...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Marie I,Héron F,Lecomte F,Jarlier V,Truffot-Pernot C,Laquerriere A,Huerre M,Levesque H,Courtois H

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apolipoproteins AI-CIII-AIV play important roles in the metabolism of triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, whether genetic variations in the ApoAI-CIII-AIV gene cluster are associated with the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) remains uncertain. In the present study, we examined ...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Sediri Y,Kallel A,Feki M,Mourali S,Elasmi M,Abdessalem S,Mechmeche R,Jemaa R,Kaabachi N

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of red cell distribution width (RDW) during hospitalization in internal medicine wards was not sufficiently investigated. METHODS:Demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics were collected from 586 internal medicine inpatients. Following discharge, all-cause mortality wa...

journal_title：European journal of internal medicine

authors： Shteinshnaider M,Barchel D,Almoznino-Sarafian D,Tzur I,Tsatsanashvili N,Swarka M,Cohen N,Gorelik O

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00