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Restoration of Strength Despite Low Stress and Abnormal Imaging Result after Achilles Injury
Investigators sought to determine the usefulness of clinical imaging in predicting the mechanical properties of rabbit Achilles tendons after acute injury.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Serum HCV RNA Levels and HCV Genotype Do Not Affect Insulin Resistance in Nondiabetic Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C: A Multicentre Study
This study investigated the viral, metabolic, and histologic predictors of insulin resistance (IR) in patients with chronic HCV.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Genetic Diversity of the Pneumococcal Capsule: Implications for Molecular-Based Serotyping
Could a comprehensive immunology-based assay be promising for assessing Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Helicobacter Pylori Promotes Hepatic Fibrosis in the Animal Model
H. pylori infection is common in patients with chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis. What is its effect on the progression of hepatic fibrosis?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Kidney Cancer
Released in October 2009, the latest update to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(TM) Kidney Cancer is presented.
Practice Guideline, November 23, 2009
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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Colorectal Cancer Screening
Released in October 2009, the latest update to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(TM)
Practice Guideline, November 23, 2009
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AACR-NCI-EORTC 2009 International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 23, 2009
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Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2009 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 23, 2009
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Magnetically Modulated Nanosystems: A Unique Drug-Delivery Platform
Do magnetic nanoparticles offer high potential for numerous biomedical applications?
Journal Article, November 23, 2009
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Can Laboratory Tests Predict the Prognosis of Patients After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair? Current Status and Future Directions
Can laboratory values predict the prognosis of patients after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)? This article takes a look.
Journal Article, November 20, 2009
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Where Next for The Endoscope?
The authors trace the origins and development of endoscopic technology, from "resectoscope" to modern devices for virtual and capsule endoscopy.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Assessment of the Neck and Lymph Nodes in the Elderly Patient
Next in this important series on geriatric assessment: examining the neck and lymph nodes.
Clinical Review, November 19, 2009
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Primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus
A case of primary amelanotic malignant melanoma of the esophagus that presented as an esophageal mass in a 66-year-old woman is discussed.
Clinical Case, November 19, 2009
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Helicobacter pylori: Diagnosis and Treatment
This article discusses the current diagnostic methods in H pylori treatment and their clinical implications, as well as established and novel treatment strategies.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Urinary Adiponectin Excretion: A Novel Marker for Vascular Damage in Type 2 Diabetes
In contrast to existing data on serum adiponectin, this study assesses whether urinary adiponectin excretion might represent a more consistent vascular damage marker in type 2 diabetes.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Genetic Predictors of Treatment-Induced Viral Clearance in Hepatitis C
Drs. Dermot McGovern and Gil Melmed comment on a study published in Nature on the ability of an IL-28B polymorphism to predict sustained viral response to hepatitis C treatment.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 18, 2009
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Alanine Aminotransferase, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) and All-Cause Mortality: Results From a Population-Based Danish Twins Study Alanine Aminotransferase, GGT and Mortality in Elderly Twins
Investigators examined the associations of ALT and GGT with all-cause mortality using data for 686 elderly twins included in the Longitudinal Study of Aging Danish Twins.
Journal Article, November 18, 2009
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Plasma HIV RNA is a Risk Factor for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
John G. Bartlett, MD, comments on this observational study that establishes viral load as a risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in people living with HIV/AIDS.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2009
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5-Hydroxytryptamine Signalling in Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhoea: Effects of Gender and Menstrual Status
This study evaluated the effects of gender and menstrual status on platelet-depleted plasma (PDP) 5-HT concentration in IBS patients, with diarrheal patients compared with healthy volunteers.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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NF-kappaB as a Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Target in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This article discusses the importance of constitutive and inducible DNA binding of the transcription factor NF-kappaB in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
