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Editorial
Some thoughts on professionalism, 28 May 2009 Alan B. Jotkowitz, Shimon Glick pages 337-338 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (110 KB)
Review articles
Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis, 12 November 2008 Ellen Sloth Andersen, Peer Brehm Christensen, Nina Weis pages 339-342 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (410 KB)
Serious infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: An evolving challenge for physicians, 03 November 2008 Marco Falcone, Pietro Serra, Mario Venditti pages 343-347 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (183 KB)
Vascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis: From subclinical lesions to cardiovascular risk, 21 October 2008 Coman Tanasescu, Ciprian Jurcut, Ruxandra Jurcut, Carmen Ginghina pages 348-354 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (278 KB)
Managing patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 13 October 2008 Sivakumar Sathasivam pages 355-358 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (163 KB)
Sudden death after emotional stress: A case history and literature review, 20 November 2008 C.W.Y. Appels, J.H. Bolk pages 359-361 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (127 KB)
Original articles
Predictors of mortality in medically treated patients with congestive heart failure of nonrheumatic etiology and reduced systolic function, 07 November 2008 Gani Bajraktari, Merita Emini, Xhevahire Shabani, Venera Berisha, Hamza Selmani, Nehat Rexhepaj, Shpend Elezi, Gjin Ndrepepa pages 362-365 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (167 KB)
High blood pressure response to stress ergometry could predict future hypertension, 13 November 2008 Raymond Farah, Revital Shurtz-Swirski, Makhoul Nicola pages 366-368 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (214 KB)
Serum levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in primary hypertension and effect of antihypertensive treatment, 01 December 2008 Ibrahim Koral Onal, Bulent Altun, Eda Demir Onal, Alper Kırkpantur, Serife Gul Oz, Cetin Turgan pages 369-372 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (172 KB)
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Sardinia from 1978 to 2001: A comparative study with Italian mainland, 22 December 2008 Sandro Muntoni, Luigi Atzori, Roberto Mereu, Antonio Manca, Graziella Satta, Alessandro Gentilini, Paolo Bianco, Antonio Baule, Giovanni Maria Baule, Sergio Muntoni pages 373-377 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (275 KB)
Systolic and diastolic function in patients with systemic sclerosis, 01 December 2008 Laura Poanta, Razvan Dadu, Cristina Tiboc, Simona Rednic, Dan Dumitrascu pages 378-382 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (733 KB)
High levels of tumor markers in pleural fluid correlate with poor survival in patients with adenocarcinomatous or squamous malignant effusions, 23 December 2008 Silvia Bielsa, Aureli Esquerda, Antonieta Salud, Ana Montes, Elena Arellano, Francisco Rodríguez-Panadero, José M. Porcel pages 383-386 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (266 KB)
Long-term outcome of patients with macroprolactinomas initially treated with dopamine agonists, 31 December 2008 Marleen Kars, Alberto M. Pereira, Johannes W. Smit, Johannes A. Romijn pages 387-393 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (329 KB)
Risk assessment study of the pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients, 09 December 2008 Hakan Terekeci, Yasar Kucukardali, Cihan Top, Yalçın Onem, Serkan Celik, Çağatay Öktenli pages 394-397 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (178 KB)
Transitions between variant forms of primary biliary cirrhosis during long-term follow-up, 02 February 2009 Stefan Lindgren, Hans Glaumann, Sven Almer, Annika Bergquist, Einar Björnsson, Ulrika Broomé, Åke Danielsson, Barbro Lebrun, Hanne Prytz, Rolf Olsson pages 398-402 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (235 KB)
Antioxidant enzyme levels in cases with gastrointesinal cancer, 28 January 2009 Yalcin Kekec, Semra Paydas, Abdullah Tuli, Suzan Zorludemir, Gurhan Sakman, Gulsah Seydaoglu pages 403-406 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (146 KB)
In infectious endocarditis patients mortality is highly related to kidney function at time of diagnosis: A prospective observational cohort study of 231 cases, 04 February 2009 Kristine Buchholtz, Carsten T. Larsen, Christian Hassager, Niels E. Bruun pages 407-410 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (191 KB)
Effect of depression on health care utilization in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with hemodialysis, 12 May 2009 Seyed Abbas Tavallaii, Mehdi Ebrahimnia, Navvab Shamspour, Shervin Assari pages 411-414 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (140 KB)
Inflammation of unknown origin versus fever of unknown origin: Two of a kind, 03 February 2009 Steven Vanderschueren, Elke Del Biondo, David Ruttens, Inge Van Boxelaer, Els Wauters, Daniël D.C. Knockaert pages 415-418 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (144 KB)
The effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication on dyspeptic symptoms, acid reflux and quality of life in patients with functional dyspepsia, 31 December 2008 Mehmet Bektas, Irfan Soykan, Mehmet Altan, Murat Alkan, Ali Özden pages 419-423 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (147 KB)
Association of CTLA-4 gene polymorphism with Graves' disease and ophthalmopathy in Iranian patients, 23 February 2009 Alireza Esteghamati, Omid Khalilzadeh, Zahra Mobarra, Mehdi Anvari, Maryam Tahvildari, Hoda Mojazi Amiri, Armin Rashidi, Ghasem Solgi, Kazem Parivar, Behrouz Nikbin, Aliakbar Amirzargar pages 424-428 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (149 KB)
Thigh and buttock exertional pain for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease, 17 February 2009 Luis Manzano, Juan de D. García-Díaz, Carmen Suárez, José Ma Mostaza, Marc Cairols, Enrique González-Sarmiento, Alipio Mangas Rojas, Paula Vieitez, Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Zamorano, Javier Zamora, on behalf of the Merito Study Group pages 429-434 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (207 KB)
Feasibility and safety of multiple daily insulin injections in general medicine wards, 30 January 2009 Andreas E. Buchs, Renske Bloemers, Eli Shiloah, Moshe Horowitz, Soffie Aminov, Yoram Ramot, Micha J. Rapoport pages 435-439 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (219 KB)
Education in Internal Medicine
Professionalism: Evolution of the concept, 08 December 2008 Walther N.K.A. van Mook, Willem S. de Grave, Valerie Wass, Helen O'Sullivan, Jan Harm Zwaveling, Lambert W. Schuwirth, Cees P.M. van der Vleuten pages e81-e84 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (147 KB)
The concepts of professionalism and professional behaviour: Conflicts in both definition and learning outcomes, 08 December 2008 Walther N.K.A. van Mook, Scheltus J. van Luijk, Helen O'Sullivan, Valerie Wass, Jan Harm Zwaveling, Lambert W. Schuwirth, Cees P.M. van der Vleuten pages e85-e89 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (152 KB)
General considerations regarding assessment of professional behaviour, 22 December 2008 Walther N.K.A. van Mook, Scheltus J. van Luijk, Helen O'Sullivan, Valerie Wass, Lambert W. Schuwirth, Cees P.M. van der Vleuten pages e90-e95 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (198 KB)
Training and learning professionalism in the medical school curriculum: Current considerations, 27 January 2009 Walther N.K.A. van Mook, Willem S. de Grave, Scheltus J. van Luijk, Helen O'Sullivan, Valerie Wass, Lambert W. Schuwirth, Cees P.M. van der Vleuten pages e96-e100 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (161 KB)
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