Pulse pressure is not an independent predictor of incident atrial fibrillation in 60-year-old men and women.

abstract：:The goals of this chapter are to provide a brief review of the biology of the protein C pathway and some of the features of the pathway that make it uniquely positioned to control microvascular coagulation and control the acute inflammatory response. Activated protein C works as an antithrombotic agent by inactivating...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Esmon CT

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year old man suddenly dropped dead during a military march. He had complained of non-specific thoracoabdominal symptoms, pain and fatigue for a year before his death. Autopsy showed coronary polyarteritis nodosa of the left main coronary artery. This patient seems to be only the second case with isolated polyarte...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Paul RA,Helle MJ,Tarssanen LT

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to test the applicability of exercise echocardiography in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. The results were compared to findings of coronary angiography. 118 patients, 100 males and 18 females, who were all referred to coronary angiography for suspected ischaemic heart disease, u...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Luotolahti M,Saraste M,Hartiala J

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Prospective data on development of venous obstruction after electrode implantation are limited. We performed a prospective study on 150 patients undergoing first pacemaker implantation. METHODS:Venographies at base-line and 6 months postimplantation in all patients, 50 patients included into a long...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Korkeila P,Ylitalo A,Koistinen J,Airaksinen KE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac rhythm during sleep was analysed in 168 healthy men aged 19 to 30 (mean 21.8) years using continuous nocturnal ECG recordings. Thirty five of the subjects were endurance athletes; 99 were recorded at home and 69 at a garrison during military service. The number of short term (less than one min) accelerations o...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Viitasalo M,Halonen L,Partinen M,Iivanainen M,Kala R,Eisalo A

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regular presence and persistence of specific serum antibodies in Helicobacter pylori infection gives an excellent tool for diagnostic work. Eradication of the infection leads to gradual disappearance of the gastritis and decrease of specific serum antibodies. The fall of IgG and IgA antibody titres can be followed wit...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Kosunen TU

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD is a chronic liver condition characterized by hepatic steatosis and associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In many patients fat accumulation leads to steatohepatitis (NASH) with chronic necrosis, inflammation, and fibrosis, and eventually to t...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Ali R,Cusi K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Certain bacterial infections have been demonstrated to be causative of reactive arthritis. The most common bacterial trigger of reactive arthritis is Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia pneumoniae is another known cause, albeit far less frequently. Although Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis will often spontaneously re...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Carter JD,Inman RD,Whittum-Hudson J,Hudson AP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum trace element concentrations, parameters of iron metabolism and serum protein concentrations were investigated in thirteen adult recipients of bone-marrow transplants receiving total parenteral nutrition. Six of the patients died during the four weeks follow-up. Serum zinc concentrations were initially low but i...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Antila HM,Salo MS,Kirvelä O,Näntö V,Rajamäki A,Toivanen A

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergic diseases has been increasing for the last four decades. In this review determinants for an increased IgE synthesis are discussed on both an epidemiological and on an immunological level with special emphasis on the differentiation of the B cell to an IgE-produ...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Poulsen LK,Hummelshoj L

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial health is a key factor in normal cardiovascular homeostasis, and recent studies have revealed several important functions of the vascular endothelium that protect against atherothrombosis. These include control over arterial tone, coagulation, fibrinolysis, and vascular growth. Consequently, endothelial dy...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Raitakari OT,Celermajer DS

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The associations between candidate gene polymorphisms and coronary heart disease (CHD) are complex as a consequence of pleiotropy, variation with age, selection due to the high lethality of the disease, and interactions with other genes and with environmental factors. Identification of the gene variants that contribut...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Cambien F

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical know-how and skills as well as up-to-date scientific evidence are cornerstones for providing effective treatment for patients. However, in order to improve the effectiveness of treatment in ordinary practice, also appropriate documentation of care at the health care units and benchmarking based on this docume...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Malmivaara A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: We investigated the outcomes of transcatheter (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in Finland during the last decade. Methods: The nationwide FinnValve registry included data from 6463 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR with a bioprosthesis for aortic stenosis from 2008 to 2017. Results: The annua...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Mäkikallio T,Jalava MP,Husso A,Virtanen M,Laakso T,Ahvenvaara T,Tauriainen T,Maaranen P,Kinnunen EM,Dahlbacka S,Jaakkola J,Airaksinen J,Anttila V,Savontaus M,Laine M,Juvonen T,Valtola A,Raivio P,Eskola M,Niemelä M,

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Finnish type of hereditary gelsolin amyloidosis (AGel amyloidosis) is an autosomal dominant disorder. Until recently, there has only been little knowledge of fatal complications of the disease and its possible impact on the patients' life span. METHODS:We identified 272 deceased patients based on patient in...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Schmidt EK,Atula S,Tanskanen M,Nikoskinen T,Notkola IL,Kiuru-Enari S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to assess the prospective association of serum albumin with venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk and evaluate if the association is independent of or modified by inflammation, as measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). DESIGN:We analysed data of 2176 men aged 42-61 years free from VTE in...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Kunutsor SK,Seidu S,Katechia DT,Laukkanen JA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep and wakefulness are complex behaviors that are influenced by many genetic and environmental factors, which are beginning to be discovered. The contribution of genetic components to sleep disorders is also increasingly recognized as important. Point mutations in the prion protein, period 2, and the prepro-hypocre...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Tafti M,Maret S,Dauvilliers Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that bind to multiple target mRNAs to control gene expression post-transcriptionally by inhibiting translation. In mammalian cells, microRNAs play important roles in a diverse array of cellular processes (e.g. cell proliferation and differentiation). However, alterations in their le...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Tay HL,Plank M,Collison A,Mattes J,Kumar RK,Foster PS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an unmet need for a straightforward and cost-effective assessment of multiple lipoprotein risk factors for vascular diseases. AIMS:1) To study the relation of various lipoprotein lipid and apolipoprotein (apo) measures on the Friedewald inputs, i.e. plasma triglycerides (TG), cholesterol (TC), and ...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Niemi J,Mäkinen VP,Heikkonen J,Tenkanen L,Hiltunen Y,Hannuksela ML,Jauhiainen M,Forsblom C,Taskinen MR,Kesäniemi YA,Savolainen MJ,Kaski K,Groop PH,Kovanen PT,Ala-Korpela M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between otitis media and vestibular symptoms has been hypothesized in the past. Thus, in this study, we aimed to critically analyze (based in a systematic review of the literature) whether patients who have otitis media are at greater risk of developing vestibular impairment or not. METHODS:...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Monsanto RDC,Kasemodel ALP,Tomaz A,Paparella MM,Penido NO

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of the present study was to examine the association between low-grade albuminuria and hearing impairment in the non-diabetic population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2013 were used in the analyses. Participants were excluded...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Kang SH,Jung DJ,Choi EW,Park JW,Cho KH,Yoon KW,Do JY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past few years diabetes has become the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in all Western countries. A correlation between blood pressure and rate of progression in diabetic nephropathy was noted very early, and increased local activity of the renin angiotensin system was identified as a major pathophysiol...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Eberhard R,Dikow R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On theoretical grounds, an apo E receptor defect should be manifested by the accumulation of lipoprotein remnants that are normally cleared by this receptor and cannot be processed by the normal apo B, E receptor (LDL-receptor). Furthermore, the defect should not be selective for a specific apo E phenotype since none ...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Davignon J,Dallongeville J,Roederer G,Roy M,Fruchart JC,Kessling AM,Bouthillier D,Lussier-Cacan S

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes in childhood and adolescence is a difficult, lifelong, evolving disorder. Insulin treatment is essential for the establishment and maintenance of optimal metabolic control but it is only part of a comprehensive child-focused management strategy which must be initiated at the time of diagnosis. Attention must ...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Swift PG

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adipose tissue (AT) is an important source of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra). Its expression is markedly increased in obesity. AIMS AND METHODS:To quantify the associations of IL-1Ra with body fat distribution as well as to examine the respective contributions of IL-1Ra and visceral adiposity to...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Cartier A,Bergeron J,Poirier P,Alméras N,Tremblay A,Lemieux I,Després JP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate dyslipidemia as predictor of myocardial infarction (MI) in subjects with or without chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS:In 142,394 middle-aged Swedes referred for laboratory evaluation, glomerular filtration rates (GFR) were estimated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease study equation. CK...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Holzmann MJ,Jungner I,Walldius G,Ivert T,Nordqvist T,Ostergren J,Hammar N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of patients with low back pain offer no objective clinical findings on which to make a diagnosis on the basis of physical examination. Therefore a diagnostic categorization of complaint based on duration and location is proposed. The justification for this organization is the assumption that the majority ...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Mooney V

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antisense oligonucleotides represent a novel class of potential drugs for highly selective blocking of genes. The basic concept of antisense strategy is simple: an antisense molecule recognizes a complementary mRNA (or DNA) by sequence-specific base pairing, and hence prevents translation (or transcription), resulting...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Lönnberg H,Vuorio E

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ambient air pollution is associated with adverse cardiovascular events. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the short-term association between air pollution and cardiovascular effects on healthy volunteers. METHODS:We searched databases to identify randomized trials with controlled human exposures to ...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Vieira JL,Macedo FY,Benjo AM,Guimarães GV,Contreras JP,Bocchi EA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Maternal obesity has consequences for the offspring's later health. Only few studies have focused upon the long-term consequences of maternal obesity on the offspring's later health. METHODS:A total of 13,345 men and women born in Helsinki during 1934-44...

journal_title：Annals of medicine

authors： Eriksson JG,Sandboge S,Salonen MK,Kajantie E,Osmond C

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00