Optimized A-V synchrony is achieved by finding the A-V delay setting that provides the best left atrial contribution to LV filling, the maximum stroke volume, shortening of the isovolemic contraction ...

Discussion This analysis found strong evidence of PCV benefit against both clinical and radiologically confirmed pneumonia in the age group targeted for vaccination using 2+1, 3+0 and 3+1 schedules.

For patients and their clinicians, treatment of chronic headaches can be frustrating. In two studies, investigators look at a new antidepressant, mirtazapine (Remeron), and an old remedy of last ...

In addition to anticipating that there may be more patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms, primary care clinics should routinely assess the degree of concern about exposure-related illness ...

Conclusions We suggest that IL-1α release from infundibular keratinocyte in response to P. acnes- mediated TLR activation is an important step in the complex natural history of the acne lesion (Figure ...

Chronic Injury and Inflammation. In patients with GERD and Barrett's esophagus, bile salts in duodenal bile can cause chronic esophageal injury and inflammation. [4, 6, 9] Bile salts can produce ...

Acknowledgements This work was supported by the Max Planck Society, the Max Planck Förderstiftung, the DFG (CNMPB), EXTRABRAIN EU-FP7, as well as by EU-AIMS. The research of EU-AIMS receives support ...

Pulmonary Hypertension The development of PH is common in COPD, with the incidence of PH and right ventricular hypertrophy in COPD patients older than 50 years observed to be at least 50%. Severe PH ...

Conclusions This Review represents the first comprehensive appraisal of decision-making in neurodegenerative diseases, assessing how the pathological changes that characterize these conditions might ...

Clinicians caution that while the app flags possible anemia, definitive diagnosis requires lab testing, patient history and ...

Genes Predisposing To Hepatocellular Carcinoma In ALD And NAFLD One of the most severe complications of ALD and NAFLD is the development of HCC, and several investigators have begun to examine ...

Summary: An observational study was conducted to determine the prevalence of severe sepsis and drotrecogin alfa use in hospitalized patients in New Jersey. In November 2003, a survey was mailed to the ...