abstract：BACKGROUND:Topoisomerase IIα (topo IIα) protein expression has prognostic significance in many cancers. However, it is still unclear whether topo IIα protein expression and gene alterations play roles as prognostic factors in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We selected 102 patients with DL...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chen Z,Wang J,Zhang H,Liu D,Li Y,Xu Y,Tan D,Chen D,Zhao X,Wang G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on a report of a marked increase in the erythropoietin concentration ([EPO]) a few hours after the cessation of a single 2-h session of O(2) breathing, short periods of O(2) administration have been advocated as a therapy for anaemia. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate this t...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Keramidas ME,Norman B,Gustafsson T,Eiken O,Mekjavic IB

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nitric oxide (NO) inhibition aggravates hepatic damage and encephalopathy and increases mortality in rats with thioacetamide (TAA)-induced acute liver failure. Statins enhance NO production but whether they influence the above parameters are unknown. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Huang HC,Chang CC,Wang SS,Chan CY,Lee FY,Chuang CL,Hsin IF,Teng TH,Lin HC,Lee SD

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  Hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinaemia, hallmarks of the postprandial state, have been also associated with increased oxidative stress and lipoprotein oxidation contributing to vascular injury and atherosclerosis. However, the specific links among metabolic disorders, postprandial state, ins...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： D'Archivio M,Annuzzi G,Varì R,Filesi C,Giacco R,Scazzocchio B,Santangelo C,Giovannini C,Rivellese AA,Masella R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urotensin II plays a role in myocardial remodelling. Cardiac fibroblasts play a critical role in the development of cardiac fibrosis. The effect of hypoxia on urotensin II expression in cardiac fibroblasts is poorly understood. We sought to investigate the regulation of urotensin II by hypoxia in cardiac fib...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Shyu KG,Wang BW,Chen WJ,Kuan P,Lin CM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age is one the factors associated with poor prognosis in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and elderly patients are a high-risk collective with few parameters for mid-term cardiovascular stratification. We aimed to assess the predictive value of ankle-brachial index (ABI) in patients (> 75 years) for 1-year mor...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Cordero A,Morillas P,Bertomeu-González V,Quiles J,Soria F,Guindo J,Mazón P,Anguita M,Rodríguez-Padial L,González-Juanatey JR,Bertomeu-Martínez V,en nombre de los investigadores del estudio PAMISCA.

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental and clinical studies have suggested that inhibitors of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) might be useful to slow the progression of valvular calcification in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between the weight and tissue rem...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Côté N,Couture C,Pibarot P,Després JP,Mathieu P

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different studies, mostly cross-sectional, have found an association between low levels of thyroid hormones, even within the normal range, and a greater body mass index. The aim of this study was to determine the association between thyroid function and the risk for obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this po...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Soriguer F,Valdes S,Morcillo S,Esteva I,Almaraz MC,de Adana MS,Tapia MJ,Dominguez M,Gutierrez-Repiso C,Rubio-Martin E,Garrido-Sanchez L,Perez V,Garriga MJ,Rojo-Martinez G,Garcia-Fuentes E

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal commensal flora seems to be a requisite for both human and experimental intestinal inflammation. Our aim was to assess the immunological changes in the colon of IL-10(-/-) mice depending on the environmental conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twelve wild-type (WT) and 24 IL-10(-/-) 4-week-old mice...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Pedrosa E,Lorén V,Cabré E,Doménech E,Ojanguren I,Gassull MA,Mañé J

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:• The rapid and continuing progress in gene discovery for complex diseases is fuelling interest in the potential application of genetic risk models for clinical and public health practice. • The number of studies assessing the predictive ability is steadily increasing, but they vary widely in completeness of reporting...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Janssens AC,Ioannidis JP,Bedrosian S,Boffetta P,Dolan SM,Dowling N,Fortier I,Freedman AN,Grimshaw JM,Gulcher J,Gwinn M,Hlatky MA,Janes H,Kraft P,Melillo S,O'Donnell CJ,Pencina MJ,Ransohoff D,Schully SD,Seminara D,

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin has several biological functions besides glycaemic control. We investigated and compared the effects of six different commercial insulins on adipocyte cell differentiation, the lipolytic activity of differentiated cells, and the expression levels of genes involved in adipogenesis and associated with ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： García-Escobar E,Rodríguez-Pacheco F,Haro-Mora JJ,Gomez-Zumaquero JM,Rubio-Martín E,Gutierrez-Repiso C,Soriguer F,Rojo-Martínez G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized the existence of different hormonal response patterns to repeated lower body negative pressure (LBNP) and head-up tilt (HUT) in healthy males. We compared hormonal, cardiovascular and plasma volume changes from rest to stress within- and between-LBNP and HUT applications. Hormones investigate...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Roessler A,Goswami N,Haditsch B,Loeppky JA,Luft FC,Hinghofer-Szalkay H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study estimated the resource implications and budget impact of managing adults with Fabry disease in Italy, from the perspective of the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN). METHODS:A decision model was constructed using published clinical outcomes and clinician-derived resource utilisation estimates depicting...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Guest JF,Concolino D,Di Vito R,Feliciani C,Parini R,Zampetti A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adequate pregnancy care of women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) rests on three pillars: a coordinated medical-obstetrical care, an agreed and well-defined management protocol and a good neonatal unit. Pregnancy should be planned following a preconceptional visit for counselling. Women with severe active disea...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ruiz-Irastorza G,Khamashta MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the administration of furosemide with placebo on the subjective perception of dyspnoea in patients with acute pulmonary oedema because of hypertensive crisis. Design  Randomized, controlled and double-blinded clinical trial. SETTING:Municipal emergency medical service system and university-based ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Holzer-Richling N,Holzer M,Herkner H,Riedmüller E,Havel C,Kaff A,Malzer R,Schreiber W

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including erosive reflux disease and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), is a chronic disease with a significant negative effect on quality of life. State-of-the-art treatment involves proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). However, relapse of symptoms occurs in the majority of...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Compare D,Pica L,Rocco A,De Giorgi F,Cuomo R,Sarnelli G,Romano M,Nardone G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Passive smoking is a well-known risk factor for both recurrent respiratory infections and disturbed lipid profile. Whether passive smoking problems are related to altered lymphocyte survival and its relation to altered lipid profile are the points of concern in this work. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Urinary cotin...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： El-Hodhod MA,Hamdy AM,Ahmed MB,Youssef SR,Aly SM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given that role of magnesium in insulin secretion is uncertain, our objective was to determine whether oral supplementation with magnesium chloride (MgCl(2)) improves the ability of beta-cells to compensate for variations in insulin sensitivity in non-diabetic individuals with significant hypomagnesaemia. M...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Guerrero-Romero F,Rodríguez-Morán M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intestinal mucosa of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) characteristically shows a high degree of inflammation when compared to healthy subjects. This appears to be attributable to an imbalance in local reactivity of inflammatory cells. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that imm...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kovarik JJ,Tillinger W,Hofer J,Hölzl MA,Heinzl H,Saemann MD,Zlabinger GJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cold ischaemic (CI) injury is associated with reduced renal graft function and survival. However, there is little evidence on the benefits of reducing CI injury within a 24 h period in donation after cardiac death (DCD) kidney transplantation. METHODS:Porcine kidneys subjected to 10-min warm ischaemia were ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hosgood SA,Bagul A,Nicholson ML

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:RNA interference (RNAi) has become the method of choice for researchers wishing to target specific genes for silencing and has provided immense potential as therapeutic tools. This narrative review article aimed to understand potential benefits and limitations of RNAi technique for clinical application and i...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chen SH,Zhaori G

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Treating to New Targets (TNT) study has recently provided evidence that reduction in LDL-C levels below 2·6 mmol L⁻¹ lowers the risk of cerebrovascular events by an additional 20% to 25%, thereby confirming the value of statin therapy in preventing transient ischaemic attacks and stroke. Despite the prot...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： van den Bogaard B,van den Born BJ,Fayyad R,Waters DD,DeMicco DA,LaRosa JC,Kastelein JJ,Holme I,Treating to New Targets investigators.

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is often caused by disturbance in the regulation and/or execution of programmed cell death (PCD, including apoptosis and autophagy). Our aim was to investigate these two pathways simultaneously in the same samples to understand further the pathological roles of PCDs in colorectal cancer. MATERIALS AN...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chang YT,Tseng HC,Huang CC,Chen YP,Chiang HC,Chou FP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical applicability of transthoracic ultrasound (TUS) in the diagnosis and follow-up of community acquired pneumonia (CAP). METHODS:We designed a pilot study in 15 patients and subsequently investigated 342 patients (206 men and 136 women) consecutively admitted ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sperandeo M,Carnevale V,Muscarella S,Sperandeo G,Varriale A,Filabozzi P,Piattelli ML,D'Alessandro V,Copetti M,Pellegrini F,Dimitri L,Vendemiale G

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary vasospasm (CVsp) has been reported to be an inflammatory disease, reflected by elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). We investigated the interactions among gender, age, hypertension and hs-CRP in patients with CVsp. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively examined 722 Taiwanese pa...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hung MY,Hsu KH,Hung MJ,Cheng CW,Cherng WJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a relatively rare but often overlooked autoimmune neurological disorder that targets antigens within the brain's inhibitory pathways resulting in incapacitating stiffness and spasms that impact on the patients' quality of life. Although a number of immunomodulating therapies si...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Alexopoulos H,Dalakas MC

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An earlier report described that transgenic mice ubiquitously expressing cryptochrome1 (CRY1) with a mutation in cystein414 (CRY1-AP Tg mice) display diabetes mellitus in addition to anomalous circadian behaviours. This study examined characteristic aspects of symptoms to clarify the diabetes type and pathog...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Okano S,Hayasaka K,Igarashi M,Iwai H,Togashi Y,Nakajima O

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interleukin 18(IL-18) is a pro-atherosclerotic cytokine. Elevated IL-18 levels and the genetic variation of the IL-18 have been previously linked with acute coronary events and cardiovascular mortality among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). We studied the possible association between the IL-18 ge...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hernesniemi JA,Anttila K,Nieminen T,Kähönen M,Mononen N,Nikus K,Turjanmaa V,Viik J,Lehtinen R,Lehtimäki T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thiopurines (TP) are widely used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Side effects and inefficacy are a major concern as they lead to withdrawal of the drug. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Tools investigating TP metabolism are useful to avoid inadequate cessation of TP therapy. RESULTS:TP metabolism is...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Dewit O,Starkel P,Roblin X

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute hyperglycaemia is known to increase gastrointestinal (GI) sensitivity in healthy subjects and may contribute to the increased prevalence of GI symptoms in diabetes patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acute hyperglycaemia on perception and brain responses to painful visceral an...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Frøkjaer JB,Søfteland E,Graversen C,Dimcevski G,Drewes AM

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clusterin (Apolipoprotein J), a plasma protein with cytoprotective and complement-inhibiting activities, localizes in the infarcted heart during myocardial infarction (MI). Recently, we have shown a protective effect of exogenous clusterin in vitro on ischaemically challenged cardiomyocytes independent of co...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Van Dijk A,Vermond RA,Krijnen PA,Juffermans LJ,Hahn NE,Makker SP,Aarden LA,Hack E,Spreeuwenberg M,van Rossum BC,Meischl C,Paulus WJ,Van Milligen FJ,Niessen HW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blocking the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) with angiotensin receptor blockers or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors protects against renal injury in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study was to compare the chronic effects of telmisartan and enalapril on proteinuria, urinary...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Nakamura T,Fujiwara N,Kawagoe Y,Sugaya T,Ueda Y,Koide H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Feather duvet lung (FDL) is a rare subgroup of bird fancier's lung (BFL). We were interested in determining antigen-specific IgG antibodies in patients with FDL and comparing them with those with BFL. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Specific IgG antibodies against goose and duck feathers, analysed with an automated fl...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Koschel D,Lützkendorf L,Wiedemann B,Höffken G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal symptoms are common on acute exposure to high-altitude (HA). Underlying mechanisms are not understood, but vascular shunting away from the gut could be responsible. Therefore, blood flow in the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and hepatic portal vein (HPV) was examined at sea level (SL) and ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kalson NS,Hext F,Davies AJ,Chan CW,Wright AD,Imray CH,Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society.

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are increased in situations with hyperglycemia and oxidative stress such as diabetes mellitus. They are products of nonenzymatic glycation and oxidation of proteins and lipids. The kidney plays an important role in clearance and metabolism of AGEs. METHODS:Medline and ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Busch M,Franke S,Rüster C,Wolf G

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease (CAD) represents the most relevant cause of death and morbidity in the adult population of developed and developing countries. During the last decades, a strong research effort has been performed to identify more selective markers and better assess the cardiovascular risk in both prim...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Quercioli A,Montecucco F,Bertolotto M,Ottonello L,Pende A,Mach F,Dallegri F

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Conflicting observations exist concerning the role of nuclear factor kappa B (NFjB) in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in animal models. To date no studies have examined this aspect in human liver tissue. We here assessed cytokines and toll-like receptors (TLRs) expressions in conjunction with NFkappaB ac...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Stärkel P,De Saeger C,Strain AJ,Leclercq I,Horsmans Y

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently reported high high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol as a predictor of recurrent risk in a subgroup of postinfarction patients defined by hypercholesterolemia and high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. We investigated whether a similar high-risk subgroup might exist for incident cardiovascular...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Corsetti JP,Gansevoort RT,Sparks CE,Dullaart RP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune vascular disease characterized by recurrent thrombotic episodes and/or obstetric complications. Management of this disease has been restricted mainly to anticoagulation; however, in recent years, significant advancement has been made in elucidating the...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Mehdi AA,Uthman I,Khamashta M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocytes are polarized epithelial cells with three morphologically and functionally distinct membrane surfaces: the sinusoidal, lateral and canalicular surface domains. These domains differ from each other in the expression of integral proteins, which concur to their polarized functions. We hypothesize th...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Liquori GE,Mastrodonato M,Rossi R,Scillitani G,Gena P,Portincasa P,Calamita G,Ferri D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00