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Preoperative CYP2D6 metabolism-dependent β-blocker use and mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
(J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2014-04)
OBJECTIVE: Recently, the role of β-blockers (BBs) in reducing perioperative mortality
has been challenged. The conflicting results might have resulted from the extent of
BB metabolism by the cytochrome P-450 (CYP2D6) isoenzyme. ...
Genetic Variants of the MDM2 Gene Are Predictive of Treatment-Related Toxicities and Overall Survival in Patients With Advanced NSCLC.
(Clin Lung Cancer, 2015-09)
INTRODUCTION: Platinum agents can cause the formation of DNA adducts and induce apoptosis
to eliminate tumor cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence
of genetic variants of MDM2 on chemotherapy-related ...
Initiation of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected adults with skin complaints in northern Tanzania.
(Int J Dermatol, 2015-01)
Abnormal skin findings are identified in over 90% of human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV)-infected persons globally. A prospective cohort study of HIV-infected patients
with skin complaints commencing antiretroviral therapy ...
Improving Outcomes in Colorectal Surgery by Sequential Implementation of Multiple Standardized Care Programs.
(J Am Coll Surg, 2015-08)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the sequential
implementation of the enhanced recovery program (ERP) and surgical site infection
bundle (SSIB) on short-term outcomes in colorectal surgery ...
Association of Common Genetic Polymorphisms with Melanoma Patient IL-12p40 Blood Levels, Risk, and Outcomes.
(J Invest Dermatol, 2015-09)
Recent investigation has identified association of IL-12p40 blood levels with melanoma
recurrence and patient survival. No studies have investigated associations of single-nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNPs) with melanoma patient ...
Benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy after resection of stage II (T1-2N1M0) non-small cell lung cancer in elderly patients.
(Ann Surg Oncol, 2015-02)
BACKGROUND: We evaluated the use and efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy after resection
of T1-2N1M0 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in elderly patients. METHODS: Factors
associated with the use of adjuvant chemotherapy ...
Host gene expression classifiers diagnose acute respiratory illness etiology.
(Sci Transl Med, 2016-01-20)
Acute respiratory infections caused by bacterial or viral pathogens are among the
most common reasons for seeking medical care. Despite improvements in pathogen-based
diagnostics, most patients receive inappropriate antibiotics. ...
Protocol for implementation of family health history collection and decision support into primary care using a computerized family health history system.
(BMC Health Serv Res, 2011-10-11)
BACKGROUND: The CDC's Family History Public Health Initiative encourages adoption
and increase awareness of family health history. To meet these goals and develop a
personalized medicine implementation science research agenda, ...
Viral factors induce Hedgehog pathway activation in humans with viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
(Lab Invest, 2010-12)
Hedgehog (Hh) pathway activation promotes many processes that occur during fibrogenic
liver repair. Whether the Hh pathway modulates the outcomes of virally mediated liver
injury has never been examined. Gene-profiling studies ...
A prospective comparison of a noninvasive cardiac output monitor versus esophageal Doppler monitor for goal-directed fluid therapy in colorectal surgery patients.
(Anesth Analg, 2014-05)
BACKGROUND: Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) is associated with improved outcomes
after surgery. The esophageal Doppler monitor (EDM) is widely used, but has several
limitations. The NICOM, a completely noninvasive cardiac ...