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Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients with Nosocomial Gram-Negative Bacteremia
(ORTADOGU AD PRES & PUBL CO, 2012)
Objective: Nosocomial bloodstream infections are serious health problems in hospitals all over the world. They are associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stay and higher costs. The aim ...
Two-phased evolution of the Susehri Basin on the North Anatolian Fault Zone, Turkey
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2012)
This study has aimed to evaluate the current tectonic structure of the Susehri Basin located on the eastern part of the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ), one of the most important active faults in Turkey. The work extends ...
CT findings related to exposure to polyvinyl chloride
(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2012)
Background Although some adverse health effects of exposure to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are well known, there is limited evidence of its effects on the respiratory system. Aims To assess the pulmonary effects of exposure ...
Separate coronary arteries originating from the right sinus of Valsalva
(TERMEDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE LTD, 2012)
Three separate coronary arteries originating from the right or left coronary sinus of Valsalva are exceedingly rarely seen coronary anomalies. The clinical course depends on the site of origin and the anatomical trace. We ...
Unusual manifestations of acute Q fever: autoimmune hemolytic anemia and tubulointerstitial nephritis
(BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2012)
Q fever is a worldwide zoonotic infection that caused by Coxiella burnetii, a strict intracellular bacterium. It may be manifested by some of the autoimmune events and is classified into acute and chronic forms. The most ...
Absence of the Arteria Profunda Femoris
(SOC CHILENA ANATOMIA, 2012)
At arteria femoralis, arteria profunda femoris is the main branch feeding the thigh. After iliofemoral embryological evolution many variations can be seen in this vessel. The absence of a. profunda femoris is one of the ...
Contractile responses of urinary bladder in an experimental model of chronic renal failure
(ASSOC BASIC MEDICAL SCI FEDERATION BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA SARAJEVO, 2012)
Chronic kidney disease is a public health problem with increasing prevalence caused by diabetes, hypertension and glomerulonephritis. Number of publications investigate the lower urinary tract dysfunction due to CKD is ...
Serum Levels of Alpha-Tocopherol, Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, and Retinol in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2012)
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between antioxidant vitamin levels and malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). For this purpose, we measured the serum levels of 4 antioxidant vitamins, ...
Effects of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Levobupivacaine in Axillary Brachial Plexus Block
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2012)
BACKGROUND: Although several studies have described effects of dexmedetomidine on peripheral nerve blocks, to date there is limited knowledge available on the impact of dexmedetomidine adjunct to levobupivacaine in axillary ...
Relationship between Parathyroid Hormone and Depression in Heart Failure
(ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS CARDIOLOGIA, 2012)
Background: Depression has been found to be a predictor of rehospitalization and mortality in heart failure (HF). Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a novel promising biomarker that can predict hospitalization, functional status ...