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Month: May 2014

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Interleukin-10 polymorphisms and clinical risk factors in children with severe sepsis and septic shock

Rujipat Samransamruajkit, Krittiya Nakornchai, Khemmachart Pongsanon, Jitladda Deerojanawong, Suchada Sritippayawan, Nuanchan Prapphal

Abstract Background: Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an important anti-inflammatory cytokine that play a key role in sepsis. It is a…

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Modeling comparative effectiveness studies: An example using a phase IV intravenous nicardipine versus labetalol in patients with uncontrolled hypertension trial

W. Frank Peacock, Earvin Liang, Long Kwei, Robert J. Korsan, Michelle L. Green, Bill Poland, Meina T. Tang, Joseph Varon

Abstract Background: Hypertension is a common acute presentation that requires effective medication for control. Few comparative effectiveness trials exist…

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The effect of the antioxidant drug “U-74389G” on sodium levels during ischemia reperfusion injury in rats

C. Τsompos, C. Panoulis, K. Τοutouzas, G. Ζografos, A. Papalois

Abstract Background: The aim of this experimental study was to examine the effect of the antioxidant drug “U-74389G” testing,…

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Successful treatment of a massive pulmonary embolism using alteplase in a patient taking antipsychotic drugs

Jun-ichi Hirata, Munehiko Ohya, Seishirou Marukawa, Keiji Kumon

An increased risk of pulmonary embolism (PE) has been reported in female patients taking antipsychotic drugs. Furthermore, patients who…