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Detection ofMycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosisspecific IS900 insertion sequences in bulk-tank milk samples obtained from different regions throughout Switzerland
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SinceMycobacterium aviumsubspeciesparatuberculosis(MAP) was isolated from intestinal tissue of a human patient suffering Crohn's disease, a controversial discussion... -
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Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection in Greece: the changing prevalence during a ten-year period and its antigenic profile
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Background To evaluate changes in H pylori infection prevalence in Greece during a ten-year period, and to examine its antigenic profile. Methods Three groups of... -
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Physiological-dose steroid therapy in sepsis [ISRCTN36253388]
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Introduction The aim of the study was to assess the prognostic importance of basal cortisol concentrations and cortisol response to corticotropin, and to determine... -
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Molecular cloning and tissue distribution of mammalian L-threonine 3-dehydrogenases
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Background In mammals, L-threonine is an indispensable amino acid. The conversion of L-threonine to glycine occurs through a two-step biochemical pathway involving... -
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Myocardial bridging as a cause of acute myocardial infarction: a case report
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Background Systolic compression of a coronary artery by overlying myocardial tissue is termed myocardial bridging. Myocardial bridging usually has a benign prognosis,... -
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Chromosome 4q;10q translocations; Comparison with different ethnic populations and FSHD patients
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Background Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the weakness of facial, shoulder-girdle and upper arm... -
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Design of a randomized controlled trial of comprehensive rehabilitation in patients with myocardial infarction, stabilized acute coronary syndrome, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass grafting: Akershus Comprehensive C
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Objectives 1. To assess the long-term effectiveness of a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme on quality of life and survival in patients with a large... -
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Losartan and diabetic nephropathy: commentaries on the RENAAL study
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The RENAAL (Reduction of Endpoints in NIDDM with the Angiotensin II Antagonist Losartan) study is a multinational, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial... -
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Mycobacterial and nonbacterial pulmonary complications in hospitalized patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection: A prospective, cohort study
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Background A prospective observational study was done to describe nonbacterial pulmonary complications in hospitalized patients with human immunodeficiency virus... -
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Lack of agreement between bioimpedance and continuous thermodilution measurement of cardiac output in intensive care unit patients
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Background: Bolus thermodilution is the standard bedside method of cardiac output measurement in the intensive care unit (ICU). The Baxter Vigilance monitor uses a... -
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The diversity of microorganisms associated with
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Background Molecular biological techniques are dramatically changing our view of microbial diversity in almost any environment that has so far been investigated. This... -
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Alveolar epithelial type II cell: defender of the alveolus revisited
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In 1977, Mason and Williams developed the concept of the alveolar epithelial type II (AE2) cell as a defender of the alveolus. It is well known that AE2 cells... -
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Impact of HIV vaccination on laboratory diagnosis: case reports
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Background It has not been clearly demonstrated whether HIV vaccination can complicate routine HIV testing. In this report, we describe the laboratory data of two... -
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A necdin/MAGE-like gene in the chromosome 15 autism susceptibility region: expression, imprinting, and mapping of the human and mouse orthologues
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Background Proximal chromosome 15q is implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders including Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes, autistic disorder and developmental... -
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Gene-expression profile comparisons distinguish seven organs of maize
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Relative mRNA levels from maize organs have been quantified by hybridization to maize arrays fabricated with 5,376 unique expressed sequence tag clones. mRNAs from... -
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Attitudes of Mexican anesthesiologists to indicate preoperative fasting periods: A cross-sectional survey
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Background In Mexico, guidelines for fasting periods, or any audits on this topic are unavailable, and therefore the attitudes of anesthesiologists for recommending... -
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Glucocorticoids: do we know how they work?
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It is not known to what extent glucocorticoid hormones cause their anti-inflammatory actions and their undesirable side effects by the same or different molecular... -
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Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in children with Alport syndrome: effect on urinary albumin, TGF-β, and nitrite excretion
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Background Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are routinely prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease because of their known renoprotective effects. We... -
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Preneoplastic lesions of the lung
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. If we can define and detect preneoplastic lesions, we might have a chance of improving survival. The... -
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The baboon (
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Background As novel endovascular strategies are developed for treating neurological disease, there is an increasing need to evaluate these techniques in relevant...