Clinical Medicine: Recent submissions
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Explaining fatigue in ANCA-associated vasculitis
(2013)Objectives. To identify the determinants of fatigue among patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). Methods. A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted. Subjects fulfilling the European Medicines Agency ... -
Markers for work disability in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis.
(2014)Objectives. ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) commonly affects those of working age. Since survival rates have been transformed by immunotherapeutics, the measurement of other outcomes has become increasingly relevant. Work ... -
Induction treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis with a single dose of rituximab.
(2014)Abstract OBJECTIVES: Rituximab is effective in inducing remission in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), with randomized evidence to support its use as four infusions of 375 mg/m(2) (the conventional lymphoma dosing ... -
The Influence of Central Neuropathic Pain in Paraplegic Patients on Performance of a Motor Imagery Based Brain Computer Interface
(2015)Objective The aim of this study was to test how the presence of central neuropathic pain (CNP) influences the performance of a motor imagery based Brain Computer Interface (BCI). Methods In this electroencephalography ... -
Physical Activity and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A European Population-Based Case Control Study
(2014)OBJECTIVE: To assess whether physical activity is a risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS: From February 2008 to April 2012, 652 patients with ALS from European population-based registries ... -
The prevalence of respiratory symptoms among mushroom workers in Ireland
(2014)BACKGROUND: Respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and upper airways symptoms have been ascribed to fungal exposures. Mushroom workers may be at risk of these as a consequence. ... -
A Prospective Study of the Clinical Content of Palliative Medicine Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
(2014)Structured interprofessional communication should improve the structure and clarity of the plan of care. The interdisciplinary team meeting (IDTM) is an opportunity for shared information on patients' and family care needs. ... -
Evidence of Significant Central Fatigue in Patients with Cancer-Related Fatigue during Repetitive Elbow Flexions till Perceived Exhaustion
(2014)OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether fatigue induced by an intermittent motor task in patients with cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is more central or peripheral. METHODS: Ten patients with CRF who were off chemo and ... -
Cancer-related insomnia
(2014)Insomnia increases cancer symptom burden and impairs quality of life. The lack of standard definitions and treatment guidelines makes management difficult. Insomnia is common in most cancers but appears particularly so in ... -
Symptoms and problem clusters in cancer and non cancer patients in specialized palliative care - is there a difference?
(2014)CONTEXT: In clinical practice, some symptoms and problems frequently occur in combination, which may have consequences for symptom management. OBJECTIVES: Facing a growing number of non-cancer patients in palliative ... -
Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in peopel with a solid tumor cancer diagnosis: the tip of the iceberg?
(2014)PURPOSE: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels have been linked to both cancer incidence and poor prognosis. The frequency of 25(OH)D tests and clinical factors associated with low levels in cancer patients are ... -
Cancer Symptom Clusters: An Exploratory Analysis of Eight Statistical Techniques
(2014)PURPOSE: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels have been linked to both cancer incidence and poor prognosis. The frequency of 25(OH)D tests and clinical factors associated with low levels in cancer patients are ... -
Communication in Palliative Medicine: A Clinical Review of Family Conferences
(2014)AIM: Family conferences are an important forum for communication, particularly for those with serious illnesses. DESIGN: The strength of evidence was assessed by patient, intervention, comparator, and outcome ... -
Multiple norovirus infections in a birth cohort in a Peruvian peri-urban community.
(2014)Human noroviruses are among the most common enteropathogens globally, and are a leading cause of infant diarrhea in developing countries. However, data measuring the impact of norovirus at the community level are ... -
First detected Helicobacter pylori infection in infancy modifies the association between diarrheal disease and childhood growth in Peru
(2014)BACKGROUND: In endemic settings, Helicobacter pylori infection can occur shortly after birth and may be associated with a reduction in childhood growth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study investigated what factors ...
