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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: A Population Study of Endomyocardial Fibrosis in a Rural Area of Mozambique
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin Endomyocardial fibrosis is the most common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy worldwide and in its advanced stages has a poor prognosis. This study used echocardiographic screening for endomyocardial fibrosis in Mozambique and found a prevalence of nearly 20%, much of which was mild to moderate in severity. These data may help to develop therapeutic or preventive approaches. |
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SPECIAL ARTICLE: Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care -- A National Survey of Physicians
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin This national survey finds that only 4% of physicians use an extensive, fully functional system for electronic health records, and 13% use some form of basic electronic records. Those who use electronic records are generally satisfied with the systems and believe that they improve the quality of care that patients receive. |
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REVIEW ARTICLE: Mechanisms of Disease: Effect of In Utero and Early-Life Conditions on Adult Health and Disease
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin Many lines of evidence, including epidemiologic data and extensive clinical and experimental studies, indicate that early life events play a powerful role in influencing later susceptibility to certain chronic diseases. This review synthesizes evidence from several disciplines to support the contention that environmental factors acting during development should be accorded greater weight in models of disease causation. |
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IMAGES IN CLINICAL MEDICINE: Renal Osteodystrophy of the Palate
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin A 20-year-old man who had had idiopathic end-stage renal failure since he was 12 years of age and who was undergoing dialysis once weekly (with stable serum electrolyte, blood urea ... |
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IMAGES IN CLINICAL MEDICINE: Bilateral Kidney Calcifications
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin A 37-year-old man was referred for evaluation of distal renal tubular acidosis. Laboratory evaluation revealed a serum potassium level of 3.3 mmol per liter, a bicarbonate level of 16 mmol ... |
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CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING: A Gut Feeling
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin A 72-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of watery diarrhea. This condition was associated with intermittent fevers, abdominal pain, and weight loss of 15 lb (6.8 kg). |
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EDITORIAL: Dialysis in Acute Kidney Injury -- More Is Not Better
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin Acute kidney injury is associated with morbidity and mortality rates of more than 50% in critically ill patients, despite the potential for recovery of renal function and many advances in ... |
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CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF BASIC RESEARCH: Removing the Golden Coat of Staphylococcus aureus
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin Inhibiting the synthesis of the carotenoid pigment of a strain of Staphylococcus aureus counters the virulence of the bacterium in vitro and in vivo. |
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CORRESPONDENCE: Medical-Device Safety and the FDA
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin To the Editor: In his Perspective article, Maisel (March 6 issue)1 criticizes the response of the Food and Drug Administration ... |
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CORRESPONDENCE: Mechanical Ventilation and Disuse Atrophy of the Diaphragm
Mercredi 02 Juillet 2008 - 06:55 - 6 mois, 1 semaine depuis - Presse spécialisée - New England Journal of Medicin To the Editor: In their article, Levine et al. (March 27 issue)1 conclude that atrophy of the human diaphragm occurs ... |
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