Fulminant hepatitis with severe lactate acidosis in HIV-infected patients on didanosine therapy.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The bb genotype of the BsmI polymorphism of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) is more common in primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) than in the general population in Swedish and German women. However, little is known about the association of HPT with the start codon polymorphism of the VDR (defined by FokI). OBJ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Sosa M,Torres A,Martín N,Salido E,Limiñana JM,Barrios Y,De Miguel E,Betancor P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a phospholipid inflammatory mediator which is synthesized by a variety of cells, including monocytes and endothelial cells, and PAF can be retained in activated endothelial cell membranes. Furthermore, PAF-like lipids are produced in other phospholipid membranes as in oxidi...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Wu R,Lemne C,De Faire U,Frostegârd J

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence suggests that paraneoplastic syndromes may be mediated by tumour-related cytokine release, although the specific factor(s) involved remain poorly defined. Colony-stimulating factors (CSF) and interleukins (IL) promote colony growth in semi-solid media and, when administered in recombinant form, inc...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Wetzler M,Estrov Z,Talpaz M,Markowitz A,Gutterman JU,Kurzrock R

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of zinc status in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) have shown contradictory results. Zinc is essential for many enzymes involved in the human metabolism and may play a role in the biosynthesis and storage of insulin in the B-cell. We therefore prospectively followed 26 patients (14 males and 12 femal...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Melchior T,Simonsen KW,Johannessen AC,Binder C

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developing new pharmacotherapies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a challenge. ASD has a complex genetic architecture, several neurobiological phenotypes and multiple symptom domains. However, new opportunities are emerging that could lead to the development of 'targeted' and individualized pharmacological interv...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Ecker C,Spooren W,Murphy D

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Microbial translocation and chronic immune activation were previously shown to be associated with impairment of T cell functions and disease progression during infection with human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1); however, their impact on B cell function and number remains unknown. By measuring markers...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Ruffin N,Lantto R,Pensieroso S,Sammicheli S,Hejdeman B,Rethi B,Chiodi F

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The clinical features of 80 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS) were revised in order to evaluate the descriptive and analytical facilities of a newly proposed model for classification of the exocrine and nonexocrine disease manifestations in PSS. DESIGN:Retrospective, long-term (median 7.5 years...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Asmussen K,Andersen V,Bendixen G,Schiødt M,Oxholm P

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac troponin assays have become more sensitive over the years leading to the clinical introduction of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays in 2010. Their use has revolutionized the assessment of patients with chest pain in the emergency department by allowing earlier rule-in and rule-out of myocardial infarcti...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Holzmann MJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few studies have simultaneously analysed the influence of elevated serum uric acid (UA) on acute myocardial infarction (AMI), ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke (IS, HS) and congestive heart failure (CHF) in large healthy populations. We, here, examine UA as a risk factor for AMI, stroke and CHF by age and ge...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Holme I,Aastveit AH,Hammar N,Jungner I,Walldius G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the determinants of longevity in the industrialized world, with emphasis on results from recently established data bases. Strong evidence is now available that demonstrates that in developed countries the maximum lifespan as well as the mean lifespan have increased substantially over the past ce...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Christensen K,Vaupel JW

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Waist circumference is a clinical marker of obesity and an established risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease. Adiponectin, an adipocyte-derived hormone and new biomarker of obesity, was recently proposed as the missing link between obesity and increased cardiovascular risk. We evaluated waist and adipon...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Holewijn S,den Heijer M,van Tits LJ,Swinkels DW,Stalenhoef AF,de Graaf J

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Echocardiographically determined left atrioventricular plane displacement (AVPD) is strongly related to prognosis in patients with chronic heart failure and in postmyocardial infarction patients. We aimed at exploring whether AVPD, unlike ejection fraction, is related to mortality in patients with stable cor...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Rydberg E,Erhardt L,Brand B,Willenheimer R

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients with acute renal failure, in five cases due to acute crescentic glomerulonephritis and in one case due to total bilateral renal cortical necrosis, were studied. All had serum erythropoietin (EPO) concentrations in the normal range, despite a relatively severe anaemia. Half-life and plasma clearance of int...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Thaysen JH,Nielsen OJ,Brandi L,Szpirt W

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of acquired disability globally, and effective treatment methods are scarce. Lately, there has been increasing recognition of the devastating impact of TBI resulting from sports and other recreational activities, ranging from primarily sport-related concussions (SRC) but a...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Marklund N,Bellander BM,Godbolt AK,Levin H,McCrory P,Thelin EP

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We observed two patients with hypercholesterolaemia and tendon xanthomas associated with apolipoprotein (apoE-7) E-7, a rare variant of the apoE isoforms. Both suffered from coronary artery disease and had undergone a coronary bypass operation. Their cholesterol levels were 268 and 310 mg dl-1, respectively. Both pati...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Ueyama Y,Nozaki S,Yanagi K,Hiraoka H,Nakagawa T,Sakai N,Jiao S,Yamashita S,Matsuzawa Y

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) is an emerging cardiometabolic risk marker that is important in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglyceride metabolism. Plasma PLTP activity is elevated in type 2 diabetes mellitus, whereas glucose may regulate PLTP gene transcription in vitro. Of interest, common PLT...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Dullaart RP,Vergeer M,de Vries R,Kappelle PJ,Dallinga-Thie GM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the interplay between multimorbidity (i.e. co-occurrence of more than one chronic health condition in an individual) and functional impairment (i.e. limitations in mobility, strength or cognition that may eventually hamper a person's ability to perform everyday tasks). On the one hand, diseases b...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Calderón-Larrañaga A,Vetrano DL,Ferrucci L,Mercer SW,Marengoni A,Onder G,Eriksdotter M,Fratiglioni L

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Combinations of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) and long-acting β2 -agonists (LABAs) are recommended for patients with moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it is not known whether different fixed combinations are equally effective. The aim of this study was to investigate...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Larsson K,Janson C,Lisspers K,Jørgensen L,Stratelis G,Telg G,Ställberg B,Johansson G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Study patient characteristics, morbidity patterns and drug regimens associated with fatal adverse drug events (FADEs) amongst medical department inpatients. DESIGN:An observational, descriptive study using aggregated medical records, autopsies and pre and postmortem drug analyses. SETTING:A department of in...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Buajordet I,Ebbesen J,Erikssen J,Brørs O,Hilberg T

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyhaemoglobins (PolyHb) and perfluorochemicals are in advanced phase III clinical trials and conjugated haemoglobins in phase II clinical trial. New recombinant human haemoglobin with no vasoactivity is being developed. A soluble macromolecule of PolyHb-catalase-superoxide dismutase is being studied as an oxygen car...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Chang TM

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip fractures in the elderly represent a global issue, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Considering the magnitude of the problem, any substantial reduction in the hip fracture burden depends on prevention. In view of the complex pathogenesis of senile (type II) osteoporosis, preventive strategies s...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Boonen S,Dequeker J

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD) is exceptionally low in northernmost Finland, the Sámi (formerly known as Lapp) area. To clarify the reasons for this, the levels of serum cholesterol, other classic risk factors, and major antioxidants, alpha-tocopherol, retinol, albumin and selenium were dete...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Luoma PV,Näyhä S,Sikkilä K,Hassi J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective was to analyse whether a favourable change in risk factors, caused by a comprehensive risk factor modification programme, affected intima-media thickness (IMT) in the common carotid artery, and whether any such change was associated with a change in cardiovascular events during a 6-year follow-...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Agewall S,Fagerberg B,Berglund G,Schmidt C,Wendelhag I,Wikstrand J,Risk Factor Intervention Study Group, Sweden.

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to evaluate thyroid and adrenal function in patients with familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy. Twenty-four patients without any clinical overt endocrinological dysfunction were studied. None of the patients showed laboratory evidences of hypo- or hyperthyroidism. A short ACTH-stimulation test ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Olofsson BO,Grankvist K,Boman K,Forsberg K,Lafvas I,Lithner F

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bile acid (BA) synthesis is essential in cholesterol and lipid homoeostasis. METHODS:Serum samples from 435 normal and 23 cholecystectomized subjects were obtained after overnight fasting and assayed for markers of BA and cholesterol synthesis, as well as cholesterol absorption. We determined whether BA syn...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Gälman C,Angelin B,Rudling M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we review the current knowledge of the inherited genetics of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) susceptibility and clinical outcome. We focus on recent developments in identifying low-penetrance susceptibility genes and the role of the Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium (OCAC) in these discoveries. Th...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Bolton KL,Ganda C,Berchuck A,Pharaoh PD,Gayther SA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 52-year-old white male subject with typical clinical and laboratory findings of Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia is described. Two paraprotein peaks of IgM lambda class, with different physical and chemical properties and different amino acid compositions, in both heavy and light chains, were found in the patient's ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Ruiz-Palomo F,Revilla Y,Gonzales Porque P,Serrano Rios M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atherosclerosis is characterized by accumulation of lipids, cells and extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the arterial wall. Collagen type I (COL1), a component of the arterial ECM, is cleaved by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and known to be remodelled in atherosclerosis. We explored whether the MMP-med...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Holm Nielsen S,Tengryd C,Edsfeldt A,Brix S,Genovese F,Bengtsson E,Karsdal M,Leeming DJ,Nilsson J,Goncalves I

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Autoantibodies to apolipoprotein (apo) B-100 peptides are present in human plasma and have been shown to be associated with decreased cardiovascular risk. The present study aimed to determine if apo B-100 peptide vaccines are atheroprotective in mice expressing human apo B-100 and if the effectiveness of the...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Fredrikson GN,Björkbacka H,Söderberg I,Ljungcrantz I,Nilsson J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00