abstract：:To evaluate the impact of the increase in consultation fees on malaria incidence in children presenting in the outpatient clinic of a privately funded hospital, we measured the impact of two fee increases on the number of pediatric outpatients. A 74% reduction in outpatients and a 78% reduction in malaria cases occurr...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Issifou S,Kremsner PG

更新日期：2004-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the metabolic syndrome represent a major clinical challenge, because effective strategies such as fat restriction and exercise are difficult to implement into diabetes treatment. Based on the increasing knowledge on the pathogenesis of T2DM, new therapeut...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Stingl H,Roden M

更新日期：2004-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Adequate volume replacement therapy is a mainstay of managing the critically ill. The ideal kind of volume replacement in this situation still remains a challenge. In spite of an immense number of contributions to this problem there is still no definite answer. The ideal volume replacement strategy should not only aim...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Boldt J

更新日期：2004-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The assessment of HER2/neu overexpression in tissue provides information about one of the most relevant prognostic and predictive markers in breast cancer: overexpression of HER2/neu is associated with worse prognosis in primary breast cancer. Since core needle biopsy is increasingly used for the diagnosis...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Taucher S,Rudas M,Mader RM,Gnant M,Dubsky P,Roka S,Bachleitner T,Kandioler D,Steger G,Mittlböck M,Jakesz R

更新日期：2004-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersensitivity to allergens in tobacco leaf as a cause of occupational asthma in workers of the tobacco manufacturing industry has been reported previously. We describe the case of a female employee working in a tobacco plant with asthmatic symptoms occurring at the working place. The symptoms described by the patie...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Haber H,Raber W,Vetter N

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leishmania spp. are the causative agents of visceral, cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniosis with several taxa ("species") of the genus Leishmania being involved in human disease. As diagnostics based on microscopical detection of the parasites or on serological tests are often unsatisfactory, also molecular biolog...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Fürnkranz U,Walochnik J,Grimm F,Deplazes P,Aspöck H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During routine anatomical dissection we found an unusual case of origin of the right bronchial artery from a common stem with the inferior thyroid artery, which arose from the internal thoracic artery. Anatomical variations of the origin of bronchial arteries are very frequent and numerous, and their recognition may b...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Pejkovic B

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical outcome and patterns of disease progression relating to stenosis of the internal carotid artery (ICA) opposite to the operated side, using ultrasonographic risk score of ICA plaques. METHODS:150 patients who underwent ICA endarterectomy for transient ischemic at...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Flis V,Miksić K,Tetizkovic E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is an inevitable complication of progressive neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Aim of the study was to prospectively investigate the impact of three months of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) on sleep and SDB-associated symptoms in children and adolescents with advanced NMD. METHODS:Twe...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Mellies U,Dohna-Schwake C,Ragette R,Teschler H,Voit T

更新日期：2003-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipid emulsions have become an indispensable component of parenteral nutrition. Commercially available emulsions mostly have an identical composition of triglycerides (from plant oils) and egg-yolk phospholipids as emulsifier. Previous attempts to improve the composition of lipid emulsions have focused mainly on the t...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Druml W,Fischer M

更新日期：2003-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Because pulmonary embolism (PE) and its treatment carry substantial risk of morbidity and mortality, accurate diagnosis is essential. We report two cases with allergic reactions, in which PE was suggested by routine ECG and D-dimer elevation and strengthened by spiral CT. Therapy with low-molecular-weight heparin was ...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Janata K,Prokop M,Schaefer-Prokop C,Laggner AN

更新日期：2003-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:A 53-year-old man presented with a 19-month history of gastrointestinal bleeding. Repeated endoscopic investigation of the upper and lower intestine showed no source of bleeding. When the patient collapsed due to massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage he was referred to our center. Gastroscopy showed a large, bulging tum...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Koch R,Graziadei I,Zoller H,Schwaighofer H,Jaschke W,Vogel W

更新日期：2003-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chronic venous disease (CVD), which comprises primary/idiopathic abnormalities of the venous system, and secondary sequels after deep venous thrombosis are major health issues in Western countries. The present study was conducted to prove the hypothesis that the development of CVD might be triggered by exoge...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Ziegler S,Eckhardt G,Stöger R,Machula J,Rüdiger HW

更新日期：2003-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) comprise a heterogeneous group of clonal myeloid disorders characterized by morphologic dysplasia in one or more cell lineages. Dysplasia in MDS is associated with insufficient production of blood cells and consecutive cytopenia(s). The natural course and prognosis of MDS vary among pat...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Valent P,Wimazal F,Schwarzinger I,Sperr WR,Geissler K

更新日期：2003-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several variables of health-related human behaviour have been analysed with regard to a possible association with lunar phases. The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible relation between the lunar cycle and the number of requests for appointments at an outpatient clinic. This variable has not been s...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Zettinig G,Crevenna R,Pirich C,Dudczak R,Waldhoer T

更新日期：2003-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the first documented case of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) in Austria. The infection was acquired near Arzl in the surroundings of Innsbruck in northern Tyrol. Except for a biphasic course of illness, presentation in this 33-year-old female patient was comparable to clinical findings observed in othe...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Walder G,Falkensammer B,Aigner J,Tiwald G,Dierich MP,Würzner R,Lechleitner P

更新日期：2003-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Painful pathological fractures of the femoral neck and the subtrochanteric region of the femur are reported in two women originating from India. After exclusion of renal or intestinal causes, laboratory data on bone metabolism, scintigraphic and radiographic examinations were characteristic for the presence of seconda...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Berger CE,Marteau R,Pabinger C,Kröner A,Ogris E,Engel A

更新日期：2003-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Transmission of Cryptosporidium sp. within the general public was studied. We were looking for a possible risk of infection associated with animal contacts. Investigation of the animal contacts of affected individuals led to the formulation of the hypothesis that animals are a source of cryptosporidiosis. The research...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Stantic-Pavlinic M,Xiao L,Glaberman S,Lal AA,Orazen T,Rataj-Verglez A,Logar J,Berce I

更新日期：2003-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gastrointestinal side effects are the limiting factor in the prescription of non-steroidal antirheumatic drugs (NSAID). However, there are no recent data from Austria. The aim of this prevalence study was therefore to assess the gastrointestinal risk from NSAID in Austria. METHODS:A total of 1347 patients we...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Kolarz G,Mayrhofer F,Neumann K,Singer F

更新日期：2003-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging techniques for first line investigation of diseases of the thyroid gland are sonography (US) and scintigraphy, followed in dedicated cases by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Malignant lesions are generally hypoechoic on US with calcifications visible in some cases. The appearance of lymph node metastases is ...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Czerny C,Hörmann M,Kurtaran A,Niederle B

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1997 minimally invasive surgical techniques are used for the treatment of diseases of the adrenals, thyroid, parathyroid and the endocrine pancreas. In contrast to open surgical procedures special radiological examinations are the basis for minimally invasive techniques after biochemical testing. The basis of ex...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Niederle B,Prager G,Kaczirek K,Scheuba C,Passler C,Asari R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the WHO protocol for in-vivo tests in areas with intense transmission of uncomplicated falciparum malaria, a randomized comparison of the invivo efficacy of chloroquine alone, sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine alone, and their combined administration was carried out in the third quarter of 2001 in Kaberamaido Distri...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Ogwang S,Engl M,Vigl M,Kollaritsch H,Wiedermann G,Wernsdorfer WH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to determine whether a difference exists in expression of corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor-R1 (CRH-R1) and corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor-R2 (CRH-R2) in fetal membranes of preterm and term women with or without labor. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Small pleces of fetal membr...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Jirecek S,Tringler B,Knöfler M,Bauer S,Topcuoglu A,Egarter C

更新日期：2002-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Active euthanasia, a question of individual existence, fundamentally concerns the concept of human society. Although legalizing voluntary euthanasia seems to be consequent in liberal democracy, delegation of the act of homicide leads to a paradox in liberalism: Generalization in the assessment of individual life--as i...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Moeschl P

更新日期：2002-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The problem of kyphoscoliosis in combination with pregnancy is uncommon and published cases are rare. Until now, little and controversial information on the outcome, optimal management and course of pregnancy in patients with kyphoscoliosis has been available. The majority of maternal deaths seem to be attributed to c...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Kähler CM,Högl B,Habeler R,Brezinka C,Hamacher J,Dienstl A,Prior C

更新日期：2002-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Tobacco smoking is the major cause of lung disease. This study aimed to determine: 1) the prevalence of tobacco smoking among office-based physicians; 2) their readiness to inquire about their patients' smoking habits and, if need be, to motivate them to stop smoking; 3) whether non-smoking doctors advise their patien...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Kössler W,Lanzenberger M,Zwick H

更新日期：2002-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative acute renal insufficiency after cardiac surgery in neonates is associated with increased mortality and is usually treated (while using ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) with hemofiltration. Renal support has to be continued after weaning from ECMO when oliguria persists. When using hemofiltratio...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Golej J,Boigner H,Burda G,Hermon M,Kitzmueller E,Trittenwein G

更新日期：2002-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells plays a major role in acute renal failure. Several external and internal signals can induce apoptosis, which is then effectuated via several pathways. These pathways are either the FAS/FAS-L pathway and downstream MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinases) and JNK (c-Jun N-ter...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Hauser P,Oberbauer R

更新日期：2002-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical-laboratory survey of 1952 patients with acute feverish diseases developing after tick bite was carried out in the Pre-Ural region of Russia, which is endemic for tick-borne encephalitis and ixodid tick-borne borreliosis, in 1999-2001. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and indirect immunofluorescence assay w...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Vorobyeva NN,Korenberg EI,Grigoryan YV

更新日期：2002-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to compare the findings of three different molecular-biological methods for Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato species identification: (i) large DNA fragments pattern obtained with Mlul restriction endonuclease and separated with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE); (ii) polymeras...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Simenc J,Ruzić-Sabljić E,Strle F

更新日期：2002-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare clinical effectiveness and side effects of treatment with azithromycin or phenoxymethylpenicillin in children with solitary erythema migrans. METHODS:Consecutive patients younger than 15 years, referred to our institution in 1998 and 1999 with previously untreated typical solitary erythema migrans...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Arnez M,Pleterski-Rigler D,Luznik-Bufon T,Ruzić-Sabljić E,Strle F

更新日期：2002-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin resistance is a common characteristic of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are known to differ in their in-vitro fertilization outcomes compared to non-PCOS patients. As insulin resistance can be found in a considerable proportion of normal individuals, we assessed its contribution to ovarian res...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Salobir B,Prezelj J,Kocijancic A,Meden-Vrtovec H

更新日期：2002-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the proportion of children with an acute cough and laboratory evidence of Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis) and B. parapertussis infection. METHODS:A prospective study was done, including children aged 0 months to 16 years who attended the outpatient clinic of the Innsbruck University Hospital...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Frühwirth M,Neher C,Schmidt-Schläpfer G,Allerberger F

更新日期：2002-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:We report about an 18-year-old man, suffering from acne on his face and trunk and complaining about indefinite bone pains--without any trauma. SAPHO-syndrome was diagnosed which consists of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis. Five types of this syndrome can be differentiated: spondarthritis hyperos...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Wolf G,Aigner RM,Schwarz T,Lorbach MP

更新日期：2002-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare cancer predisposition syndrome. It results from the autosomal dominant inheritance of inactivating germ-line mutations of the MEN1 tumor suppressor gene. Mutation carriers are prone to develop tumors, preferentially, of the parathyroid and anterior pituitary glands ...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Weinhäusel A,Kaserer K,Vierhapper H,Niederle B,Haas OA,Study Group of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Austria.

更新日期：2002-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction induces an inflammatory reaction. We related conventional inflammatory parameters including C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, white blood cell count and axillary temperature to plasma concentrations of procalcitonin in patients with acute myocardial infarction. In a prospe...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Remskar M,Horvat M,Hojker S,Noc M

更新日期：2002-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proteinuria in Heymann's nephritis, an experimental rat model disease corresponding to membranous nephropathy, has been shown to be due to lipid peroxidation. Since the pathophysiology might be similar to idiopathic membranous nephropathy in humans, we performed a prospective multicenter trial to investigate...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Haas M,Mayer G,Wirnsberger G,Holzer H,Ratschek M,Neyer U,Neuweiler J,Kramar R,Schneider B,Breiteneder-Geleff S,Regele HM,Hörl WH,Kerjaschki D

更新日期：2002-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of persons traveling by airplane, railway or bus is on the increase. Recently, there has been a growing number of reports on travel-related disorders after long journeys, especially long-haul flights (i.e. deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary thromboembolism (VTE), also known as "economy class syndrom...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Schobersberger W,Hauer B,Sumann G,Gunga HC,Partsch H

更新日期：2002-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sucralfate enhances the anti-Helicobacter pylori activity of antimicrobials and has an inhibitory effect on H. pylori. AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of one-week sucralfate-based eradication therapy for H. pylori infection in patients with duodenal ulcers, compared with treatment based on pantopraz...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Vcev A,Vceva A,Kurbel S,Takac B,Stimac D,Ivandić A,Ostojić R,Barbir A,Hovat D,Mihaljević S

更新日期：2001-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Poliomyelitis, an infectious disease with acute and persistent flaccid paralysis is caused by poliovirus (types 1, 2 or 3), an enterovirus. The infection is asymptomatic in 95% of infected subjects. Most of the paralytic cases occur in adolescents or adults in the course of polio type 1 infection. In the prevaccinatio...

journal_title：Wiener klinische Wochenschrift

authors： Rasch G,Schreier E,Kiehl W,Kurth R

更新日期：2001-10-30 00:00:00