abstract：INTRODUCTION:The 1100delC CHEK2 allele has been associated with a 1.4-to 4.7-fold increased risk of breast cancer in women carrying this mutation. Our study investigated the frequency of this allele in a Chinese population. METHODS:Using touchdown polymerase chain reaction, we sequenced the CHEK2.1100delC mutation in ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Chen W,Yurong S,Liansheng N

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neurodegenerative disease of the motor neurons that results in progressive muscle weakness. It is also the leading hereditary cause of infant mortality. Homozygous loss of the survival motor neuron (SMN1) gene causes SMA, and the number of copies of the SMN2 gene modulate...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Dayangaç-Erden D,Topaloğlu H,Erdem-Yurter H

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54-y-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and bilateral lower-limb lymphoedema is presented. Complete decongestive physical therapy (CDP) is the cornerstone of the management programme in all patients suffering from lymphoedema associated with RA, but it is not clear which therapy is the most effective in decr...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Eyigor S,Karapolat H,Kirazli Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:One method of treatment for allergic diseases is allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT). The clinical efficacy of SIT in pollen-induced allergic rhinitis has been demonstrated in several controlled clinical trials. There is no consensus about the protective effect of SIT. In this study, we evaluated the cor...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Ali I,Goksal K,Ozan B,Gulsen D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study, which was designed as a prospective, double-masked, randomized, controlled, single-site study, was conducted to compare the effects of 3 approved ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-nepafenac ophthalmic suspension 0.1% (Nevanac; Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, Tex), ketorolac trome...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Durrie DS,Kennard MG,Boghossian AJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The origin of chronic periodontal disease is strongly related to the nature and physiology of the subgingival bacterial biofilm, of which Porphyromonas gingivalis is a main protagonist. This study was conducted in vitro, to test the susceptibility of the W83 strain of P gingivalis to several oral antiseptics, bearing ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Bercy P,Lasserre J

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Propolis is a natural product produced by bees that was discovered through the study of traditional cures and knowledge of indigenous people throughout the world. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E, and in amino acids, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. The investigators studied the duration-dependent hepatoprotect...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Bhadauria M,Nirala SK,Shukla S

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious heterogeneous endocrinologic diseases; more than 90% of those given this diagnosis have type 2 diabetes mellitus, usually accompanied by macrovascular and microvascular complications. Because most cases include a 7- to 10-y latency period before disease onset, however, it i...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Chen P,Liu J

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the relationships between markers of inflammation in serum (interleukin-6 [IL-6], interleukin-10 [IL-10], and granulocyte elastase [GE]), severity of injury, and clinical outcomes, and to evaluate the predictive value of these markers for major complications and mortality. This ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Akkose S,Ozgurer A,Bulut M,Koksal O,Ozdemír F,Ozguç H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with the t(8;21) karyotype generally have a favorable clinical course, but key prognostic factors remain poorly defined. This study was conducted to determine the prognoses and treatment outcomes of patients with AML with this unique cytogenetic change. A total of 22 patients...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Chen CC,Gau JP,Yu YB,Lu CH,Lee KD,You JY

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angio-immunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), a rare disease that constitutes 1% to 2% of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, presents in middle-aged and elderly individuals. This report describes a patient with high-grade fever and lymphadenopathy. An extensive in-hospital work-up that included lymph node biopsy yielded negative ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Usmani SZ,Sahay T,Eisenberg L

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brucellosis remains an important public health problem in Turkey, just as it is in other regions of the world. This study was conducted to determine the types and rates of cutaneous lesions that occur in patients with brucellosis. Brucellosis was diagnosed by standard tube agglutination testing for Brucella antibodies...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Akcali C,Savas L,Baba M,Turunc T,Seckin D

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, high levels of neurotrophic factors have been found in bronchial asthma; these factors include nerve growth factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and leukemia inhibitory factor, among others. Neurotrophic factors are first synthesized in bronchial epithelial cells, immune cells, and other cells in the a...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Feng JT,Hu CP,Li XZ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to assess clinical and cost outcomes associated with the use of daptomycin. This objective was addressed through a consecutive patient chart review of the first 50 inpatients treated with daptomycin. Type of infection, identity of isolated pathogens, prior therapy, duration of therapy, length ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Fossaceca C

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic intranasal mupirocin for peritonitis in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). A total of 49 patients undergoing CAPD for at least 6 mo were followed for 1 year. A nasal smear was obtained from each patient at the beginning ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Sit D,Kadiroglu AK,Kayabasi H,Yilmaz ME

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the ocular hypotensive efficacy of brimonidine Purite 0.15% (Alphagan P 0.15%; Allergan, Inc., Irvine, Calif) given as adjunctive therapy with latanoprost 0.005% (Xalatan; Pfizer Inc., New York, NY( to patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. In this multicenter, ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Mundorf T,Noecker RJ,Earl M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This interventional study was undertaken to assess the impact of physiotherapy education on the knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapists (PTs) and physiotherapy students (PSs) toward euthanasia. The study, which was conducted during the period between 2004 and 2005, included a total of 494 participants (311 PTs; 18...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Cavlak U,Aslan UB,Gurso S,Yagci N,Yeldan I

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial translocation is the passage of bacteria or endotoxins from the gastrointestinal tract to extraintestinal sites, such as mesenteric lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and bloodstream. In this study, the investigators examined the effects of various enteral nutrients on bacterial translocation and intestinal morphol...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Aydogan A,Kismet K,Kilicoglu B,Erel S,Ozcan AH,Gollu A,Yildiz E,Akkus MA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cases are presented to illustrate pitfalls in radiologic and histopathologic diagnosis in urology. In a 73-year-old woman, ultrasound revealed calcification in an irregular mass arising from the left wall of the bladder. Bladder biopsy reported the mass as papillary transitional cell carcinoma. Histologically, the spe...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Vaidyanathan S,Soni BM,Hughes PL,Mansour P,Singh G

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate risk pattern and mortality in a general population epidemiologic study performed by a staff of hypertension specialists working as the "good father of a family," with lifestyle and therapeutic advice and instrumental measurements. Mortality among the study population (n=856) d...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Casiglia E,Saugo M,Schiavon L,Tikhonoff V,Rigoni G,Basso G,Mazza A,Rizzato E,Guglielmi F,Martini B,Bascelli A,Caffi S,Pessina AC

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severe gastrointestinal motility disorders are often found to have intravenous access clots or deep venous thrombosis. It has previously been reported that many patients who have intravenous access thrombosis have concomitant thrombotic risk factors. In this study, the goal was to determine the underlyin...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Lobrano A,Blanchard K,Rock W,Johnson W,Schmieg B,Borman K,Araghizadeh F,Minocha A,Abell TL

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The corneal toxicity of 2 intraocular pressure-lowering agents was compared in a rabbit cornea model with New Zealand White rabbits. Corneal epithelial morphology and cell size were assessed by in vivo confocal microscopy. Baseline microscopic examinations were performed on 1 eye of each animal. Two weeks later, the e...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Whitson JT,Cavanagh HD,Lakshman N,Petroll WM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Totally implantable catheters and totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) represent a valid method of administering long-term chemotherapy. TIVADs have several advantages over other methods of venous access: they are easy to implant under local anesthesia, they cause less discomfort for patients, and they c...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Ozyuvaci E,Kutlu F

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperthyroidism is associated with increased bone turnover. Besides the hormones of calcium metabolism, locally produced factors are important in maintaining normal bone metabolism. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), in particular, has a major influence on bone turnover. In this study, serum IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (T...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Sekeroglu MR,Altun ZB,Algün E,Dülger H,Noyan T,Balaharoglu R,Oztürk M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This multicenter, randomized, double-blind clinical trial was undertaken to compare the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering efficacy and safety of topical bimatoprost 0.03% with that of latanoprost 0.005% for the treatment of patients with normal-tension glaucoma. After washout of all ocular hypotensive medications, p...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Dirks MS,Noecker RJ,Earl M,Roh S,Silverstein SM,Williams RD

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and safety of the butterbur leaf extract Ze 339 (carbon dioxide extract from the leaves of Petasites hybridus L., 8 mg petasines per tablet) were tested in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. In an open postmarketing surveillance study, 580 patients were treated with an average of 2 tablets of Ze 33...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Käufeler R,Polasek W,Brattström A,Koetter U

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 2-year prospective study was conducted to identify those at risk for ophthalmologic emergencies, to define the risk factors and reasons for eye injuries, to analyze treatment options, and to compare findings with those of previous studies. A total of 203 patients (74% male, mean age 27.3+/-13.9 y, 51% right eye i...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Oner A,Kekec Z,Karakucuk S,Ikizceli I,Sözüer EM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared technetium-99m-hexakis-2-methoxyisobutyl-isonitrile (Tc-99m MIBI) with technetium-99m methylene iphosphonate (Tc-99m MDP) to determine whether Tc-99m MIBI could distinguish vertebral metastases from traumatic vertebral fractures. Twenty patients with traumatic vertebral fracture (and no malignant d...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Buyukdereli G,Ermin T,Kara O,Kibar M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study was performed to determine whether gentamicin can be prescribed routinely to patients with spinal cord injury undergoing urologic procedures, or whether antibiotic therapy must be selected on the basis of recent urine microbiologic test results. Between January 2004 and June 2005, procedures wer...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Vaidyanathan S,Soni BM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy in adolescence has been and continues to be a problem in public health. The purpose of this study was to investigate obstetric outcomes of adolescent pregnancies in Samsun, Turkey. A cross-sectional study was conducted between January 1 and December 31, 2004, at 3 hospitals in Samsun, Turkey. Of the 10,100 w...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Canbaz S,Sunter AT,Cetinoglu CE,Peksen Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lipid triad is the association of small, dense (sd) low-density lipoprotein (LDL), low high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and hypertriglyceridemia, all of which play a role in coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. Although statins have demonstrated clear positive effects on cardiovascular morbidit...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Bevilacqua M,Righini V,Barrella M,Vago T,Chebat E,Dominguez LJ

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nateglinide is an oral antidiabetic medication that acts through rapid, short-term stimulation of insulin production. This study was undertaken to identify the incidence and nature of adverse effects of nateglinide and to assess its efficacy in clinical practice. Patients (n = 3254) were recruited from 606 centers in ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Taki H,Maki T,Iso T,Iwamoto K,Kajiura T

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma (NHC) is characterized by severe hyperglycemia; absence of, or only slight ketosis; nonketotic acidosis; severe dehydration; depressed sensorium or frank coma; and various neurologic signs. This condition is uncommon in type 1 diabetes. Because of little or no osmotic diuresis in patients ...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Dogan E,Erkoc R,Sayarlioglu H,Buyukbese A

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analgesic properties of 2 antiemetic agents--metoclopramide and ondansetron--were investigated in studies which showed that metoclopramide may decrease postoperative opioid requirements, but the analgesic effect of ondansetron is controversial. The postoperative effects of metoclopramide and ondansetron on pain in...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Derbent A,Uyar M,Demirag K,Uyer M,Kurtoglu E,Goktay A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in adolescents. Such infection is associated with substantial health risks and is unpredictable in its resolution. Genital warts are the most common clinical manifestations of genital HPV infections. Most genital warts are c...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Leung AK,Kellner JD,Davies HD

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the results from clinical trials in patients with hypertension and the development of a long list of guidelines for the management of hypertension, many physicians and other healthcare professionals still manage hypertension using approaches that clearly diverge at least partially from the recommendations of t...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Malacco E,Ferri C,Grandi AM,Kilama MO,Soglian AG,Vigna L

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded endpoint (PROBE) study was to compare the antihypertensive efficacy of 2 angiotensin II (AII) receptor antagonists with different pharmacologic profiles, valsartan and olmesartan, in patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension. After an initial 2-w...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Destro M,Scabrosetti R,Vanasia A,Mugellini A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an open-label 12-week study, the safety and efficacy of bimatoprost 0.03% was evaluated in 55 patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension inadequately controlled by topical beta-blocker monotherapy. Patients discontinued their topical beta-blocker therapy at the baseline visit and began bimatoprost mon...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Quinones R,Earl ML

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This double-blind, randomized, prospective study was conducted to compare the analgesic and sedative efficacy of fentanyl and meperidine in orthopedic closed reduction of fractures and dislocations undertaken in the emergency department. Seventy consecutive adult patients with fractures or dislocations suitable for re...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Soysal S,Karcioglu O,Demircan A,Topacoglu H,Serinken M,Ozucelik N,Tirpan K,Gunerli A

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, prospective study, the clinical efficacy and tolerability of oral Hypericum extract STW 3-VI (Laif) 900 mg once daily was compared with that of placebo. A total of 140 outpatients (94 women; 46 men) with moderate depressive disorders and a 17-item Hamilton Depressi...

journal_title：Advances in therapy

authors： Uebelhack R,Gruenwald J,Graubaum HJ,Busch R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00