Genotypes, phenotypes and treatment with immunomodulators in the rheumatic diseases.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the clinical course of renal function in relation to risk factors in NIDDM patients with normo- and microalbuminuria. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. SETTING:Outpatient diabetic clinic. SUBJECTS:Thirty-two NIDDM patients with normo- or microalbuminuria followed for (mean (range)) 5.5 (3.3-7.5...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Nielsen S,Schmitz A,Rehling M,Mogensen CE

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether a first myocardial infarction leads to increased plasma homocysteine concentrations and whether the association between homocysteine and myocardial infarction was greater at follow-up compared with baseline. DESIGN:A population-based, prospective, nested case-referent study. SETTING:Sc...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Hultdin J,Thøgersen AM,Jansson JH,Nilsson TK,Weinehall L,Hallmans G

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), i.e. nonselective cyclooxygenase COX inhibitors have well-documented nephrotoxicity. Adverse renal effects occur because of inhibition of the synthesis of cyclooxygenase-derived prostaglandins which act to modulate pathologic processes that would normally imp...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Gambaro G,Perazella MA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the case of a male patient with progressive dysphagia, epigastric pain, odynophagia, generalized weakness and a mid-oesophagus ulceration in which biopsies showed acid-fast bacilli and histological evidence of tuberculosis. Culture of the biopsies and the sputum revealed mycobacterium tuberculosi...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Leotta SM,Elsborg L

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are one of a growing class of noncoding RNAs that are involved in the regulation of a wide range of metabolic processes including cellular differentiation, cell proliferation and apoptosis. The generation of miRNA is regulated in complex ways, for example by small interfering RNAs (small nucleolar a...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Nolte-'t Hoen EN,Van Rooij E,Bushell M,Zhang CY,Dashwood RH,James WP,Harris C,Baltimore D

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten adult patients with a severe nephrotic syndrome resistant to conventional immunosuppression were treated with cyclosporin A (CyA) for a mean period of 11 months. CyA was effective in all but two patients, as evaluated by 24-h urine protein excretion and clinical appearance. In general the best effect of CyA was se...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Nyrop M,Olgaard K

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study fasting and postmethionine-loading (increment and decrement) plasma homocysteine levels in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients in relation to B-vitamin status and after folic acid treatment without or with betaine. DESIGN:Plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) and methionine levels were measured in c...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： van Guldener C,Janssen MJ,de Meer K,Donker AJ,Stehouwer CD

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old lady with a personal and family history of autoimmune disease developed chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia and multiple myeloma simultaneously. Her sister died of acute myelomonocytic leukaemia, but showed no evidence of autoimmune disease. It is possible that chronic immunological stimulation, perhaps by ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Habashi HM,Sharp RA,Pippard MJ

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokine production is necessary to protect against pathogens and promote tissue repair, but excessive cytokine release can lead to systemic inflammation, organ failure and death. Inflammatory responses are finely regulated to effectively guard from noxious stimuli. The central nervous system interacts dynamically wit...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Rosas-Ballina M,Tracey KJ

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prophylactic efficacy of aspirin and a high-dose antioxidant vitamin combination in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in terms of reduction of the risk of a first vascular event (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death) and critical limb ischaemia. DESIGN:Randomized, placebo...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Critical Leg Ischaemia Prevention Study (CLIPS) Group.,Catalano M,Born G,Peto R

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Therapeutic paracentesis in patients with cirrhosis is associated with a circulatory dysfunction. Intravenous albumin has been used to prevent the circulatory dysfunction; however, the use of albumin is controversial and costly. Splanchnic vasodilation is mainly responsible for circulatory dysfunction in thes...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Singh V,Kumar B,Nain CK,Singh B,Sharma N,Bhalla A,Sharma AK

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In this study, we explore the associations of decreased thyroid hormone levels with inflammation, wasting and survival in biochemically euthyroid patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). DESIGN:After exclusion of 23 patients with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) values outside the normal range (0.1-4....

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Carrero JJ,Qureshi AR,Axelsson J,Yilmaz MI,Rehnmark S,Witt MR,Bárány P,Heimbürger O,Suliman ME,Alvestrand A,Lindholm B,Stenvinkel P

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The classical end-point to terminate the 72-h fast in a patient evaluated for a hypoglycaemic disorder is the occurrence of hypoglycaemic symptoms in association with a low plasma glucose level. However, neither the symptoms nor the plasma glucose level have been exactly defined. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Wiesli P,Brändle M,Schwegler B,Lehmann R,Spinas GA,Schmid C

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity and its comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, are pressing worldwide health concerns. Available anti-obesity treatments include weight loss pharmacotherapies and bariatric surgery. Whilst surgical interventions typically result in significant and sustained weight loss, available pharmacotherapies are far les...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Brandt SJ,Müller TD,DiMarchi RD,Tschöp MH,Stemmer K

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:P2X7 receptor (P2X7R), trigger of acute inflammatory responses via the NLRP3 inflammasome, is hyperfunctioning in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS), where it stimulates IL-18 production. Some patients with SS develop a mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (MALT-NHL). OBJECTIVES:To pr...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Baldini C,Santini E,Rossi C,Donati V,Solini A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excess body weight and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with the development of several diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer in women. One proposed mechanism linking obesity to chronic diseases is an alteration in adipose-derived adiponectin and leptin levels. We investigated t...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Abbenhardt C,McTiernan A,Alfano CM,Wener MH,Campbell KL,Duggan C,Foster-Schubert KE,Kong A,Toriola AT,Potter JD,Mason C,Xiao L,Blackburn GL,Bain C,Ulrich CM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Peroxidation of lipoproteins may be of critical importance in the development of atherosclerosis. Tocopherol is considered to be the most effective lipid-soluble antioxidant. The main aim of this study was to measure the serum tocopherol concentrations in a Swedish reference population and to relate them to ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Ohrvall M,Tengblad S,Vessby B

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study, the clinicopathological effect of prednisolone was evaluated in six patients with collagenous colitis. Prednisolone was associated with a significant decrease in stool frequency. However, the effect was transitory, since the diarrhoea recurred when prednisolone treatment was discontinued. There...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Sloth H,Bisgaard C,Grove A

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to ascertain the degree of occurrence of tuberculous infection in patients presenting with low back pain (LBP). METHODS:Forty consecutive patients seeking primary medical attention for the main symptom of LBP and presenting to the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic of our institu...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Abou-Raya S,Abou-Raya A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationships between circulating levels of proinflammatory cytokines and adrenocortical hormones and leptin early after stroke. DESIGN:Blood samples were collected four times daily the first two days after stroke, twice daily the next 4 days and four times at day 7. Cognitive function and func...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Johansson A,Ahrén B,Näsman B,Carlström K,Olsson T

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major challenge in the growing field of bioelectronic medicine is the development of tissue interface technologies promoting device integration with biological tissues. Materials based on organic bioelectronics show great promise due to a unique combination of electronic and ionic conductivity properties. In this re...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Löffler S,Melican K,Nilsson KPR,Richter-Dahlfors A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The B lymphocyte-associated antigen CD20 is becoming an important immunotherapy target for autoimmune diseases, although its biological function has not been defined. Besides rheumatoid arthritis, growing experience with B cell-depleting therapy indicates that it may be effective in Sjögren's syndrome, dermatomyositis...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Perosa F,Prete M,Racanelli V,Dammacco F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined whether ketoconazole prophylaxis might reduce Candida colonization and infections in adult patients with acute leukaemia. During first-remission induction therapy 50 patients were treated with 200 mg ketoconazole administered orally daily, while 57 patients received placebo in a double-blind, randomized ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Palmblad J,Lönnqvist B,Carlsson B,Grimfors G,Järnmark M,Lerner R,Ljungman P,Nyström-Rosander C,Petrini B,Oberg G

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the effect of prednisolone on severe hypercalcaemia in women with metastatic breast cancer, 30 patients with serum ionized calcium above 1.60 mmol l-1 (reference range 1.15-1.35 mmol l-1) entered a randomized trial. Performance status before entry to the trial and survival time after hypercalcaemia were a...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Kristensen B,Ejlertsen B,Holmegaard SN,Krarup-Hansen A,Transbøl I,Mouridsen H

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of delay in emergency department (ED) on outcome of critically ill patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU). Outcome was defined as hospital mortality and as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 6 months after intensive care assessed by the 15D measure. The 15D is ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Saukkonen KA,Varpula M,Räsänen P,Roine RP,Voipio-Pulkki LM,Pettilä V

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies on extracranial carotid atherosclerosis have predominately been undertaken on middle-aged subjects. This study examines the prevalence of extracranial carotid atherosclerosis, its relation to vascular risk factors and its significance for survival in elderly subjects. DESIGN:Population-based cross-s...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Hillen T,Nieczaj R,Münzberg H,Schaub R,Borchelt M,Steinhagen-Thiessen E

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-7 (IL-7) is required for the development and survival of T cells and plays a critical role in modulating T-cell homeostasis. This review will address current understanding of IL-7 biology, review recent clinical experiences and discuss potential future clinical applications of IL-7, or IL-7 blockade, in th...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Capitini CM,Chisti AA,Mackall CL

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred consecutive patients with femoral neck fractures (FNF) and 200 controls matched by age, sex, nursing home residency and number of admissions within the last 2 years, were interviewed about recent drug use. The matching criteria were chosen to achieve case and control groups that were comparable with regard...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Jensen J,Nielsen LH,Lyhne N,Hallas J,Brøsen K,Gram LF

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the concentrations of magnesium (Mg), potassium (K) and sodium,potassium pumps (Na,K pumps) in skeletal muscle in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) treated with or without diuretics. DESIGN:An open cross-sectional study. SETTING:COLD patients admitted to the Medical Departme...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Ravn HB,Dørup I

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is generally performed through a right minithoracotomy, in contrast to the traditional full median sternotomy approach. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is performed with increasing frequency, and by reducing surgical trauma, several observational studies suggest potentia...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Kastengren M,Svenarud P,Ahlsson A,Dalén M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00