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Lombard K, van Steijn J, Schuur T, Kuhn M, Rouws C, Huinink EL, van der Hooft C, van Asselt D. Compliance of energy-dense, small volume oral nutritional supplements in the daily clinical practice on a geriatric ward--an observational study. J Nutr Health Aging 2014; 18:649-53. [PMID: 25226102 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-014-0496-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Compliance is important in optimizing the clinical effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements (ONS). Small volume, energy-dense ONS (ED-ONS; ≥ 2 kcal/ml) have been shown to improve compliance in clinical trial settings. However, data from clinical practice is still lacking. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of ED-ONS on the compliance in an observational set-up to obtain data from daily clinical practice on a geriatric ward. METHODS Geriatric inpatients, undernourished or at risk of undernutrition received two servings of either ED-ONS (125 ml, 2.4 kcal/ml: Nutridrink Compact Energy, Nutricia) or a standard ONS (S-ONS; 200 ml, 1.5 kcal/ml: Nutridrink) as part of their daily routine care. Patients were allocated to a group according to availability of beds and placement on the ward. Compliance (kcal/day and % of prescribed volume) was assessed by weighing returned bottles. Data were analyzed via Mixed Model for Repeated Measures. RESULTS Forty-seven patients received ED-ONS, and 61 patients received S-ONS. Compliance was significantly higher with ED-ONS in geriatric inpatients compared to S-ONS ( 378 ± 14.0 kcal/day vs. 337 ± 13.6 kcal/day (mean ± SEM), p = 0.039, 63.0 ± 2.34% vs. 56.2 ± 2.26%, p = 0.039). Moreover, a trend (p=0.078) was observed towards an increasing difference in compliance over time. CONCLUSION This study shows that compliance to ED-ONS is significantly better than to S-ONS in daily clinical practice. Although small, the difference in compliance seems to increase over time, suggesting clinical relevance with longer treatment.
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Mataseje LF, Boyd DA, Delport J, Hoang L, Imperial M, Lefebvre B, Kuhn M, Van Caeseele P, Willey BM, Mulvey MR. Serratia marcescens harbouring SME-type class A carbapenemases in Canada and the presence of blaSME on a novel genomic island, SmarGI1-1. J Antimicrob Chemother 2014; 69:1825-9. [PMID: 24659751 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dku040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES An increasing prevalence since 2010 of Serratia marcescens harbouring the Ambler class A carbapenemase SME prompted us to further characterize these isolates. METHODS Isolates harbouring bla(SME) were identified by PCR and sequencing. Phenotypic analysis for carbapenemase activity was carried out by a modified Hodge test and a modified Carba NP test. Antimicrobial susceptibilities were determined by Etest and Vitek 2. Typing was by PFGE of macrorestriction digests. Whole-genome sequencing of three isolates was carried out to characterize the genomic region harbouring the bla(SME)-type genes. RESULTS All S. marcescens harbouring SME-type enzymes could be detected using a modified Carba NP test. Isolates harbouring bla(SME) were resistant to penicillins and carbapenems, but remained susceptible to third-generation cephalosporins, as well as fluoroquinolones and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Isolates exhibited diverse genetic backgrounds, though 57% of isolates were found in three clusters. Analysis of whole-genome sequence data from three isolates revealed that the bla(SME) gene occurred in a novel cryptic prophage genomic island, SmarGI1-1. CONCLUSIONS There has been an increasing occurrence of S. marcescens harbouring bla(SME) in Canada since 2010. The bla(SME) gene was found on a genomic island, SmarGI1-1, that can be excised and circularized, which probably contributes to its dissemination amongst S. marcescens.
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Kampmann C, ThiedeS, Kuhn M. Transarterial Coil Embolization of the internal carotid artery and the maxillar artery in a standing horse for therapy of Guttural Pouch Mycosis. PFERDEHEILKUNDE 2014. [DOI: 10.21836/pem20140205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Kuhn M. Managing your red, yellow and greens – A guide to safely manage transportation of highly contagious pathogens. Afr J Emerg Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2013.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Torres M, Ginder Coupez V, Dorigny B, Kuhn M, Barberger-Gateau P, Letenneur L. P188 Statut nutritionnel et incidence de la démence chez des sujets âgés vivant à domicile. NUTR CLIN METAB 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0985-0562(13)70519-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Mataseje LF, Boyd DA, Lefebvre B, Bryce E, Embree J, Gravel D, Katz K, Kibsey P, Kuhn M, Langley J, Mitchell R, Roscoe D, Simor A, Taylor G, Thomas E, Turgeon N, Mulvey MR, Boyd D, Bryce E, Conly J, Deheer J, Embil J, Embree J, Evans G, Forgie S, Frenette C, Lemieux C, Golding G, Gravel D, Henderson E, Hutchinson J, John M, Johnston L, Katz K, Kibsey P, Kuhn M, Langley J, Lesaux N, Loeb M, Matlow A, McGeer A, Miller M, Mitchell R, Moore D, Mounchili A, Mulvey M, Pelude L, Roth V, Simor A, Suh K, Taylor G, Thomas E, Turgeon N, Vearncombe M, Vayalumkal J, Weiss K, Wong A. Complete sequences of a novel blaNDM-1-harbouring plasmid from Providencia rettgeri and an FII-type plasmid from Klebsiella pneumoniae identified in Canada. J Antimicrob Chemother 2013; 69:637-42. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkt445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Klinke T, Urban M, Lück C, Hannig C, Kuhn M, Krämer N. Changes in Candida spp., Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli following Treatment of Early Childhood Caries: A 1-Year Follow-Up. Caries Res 2013; 48:24-31. [DOI: 10.1159/000351673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2012] [Accepted: 04/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Herbel S, Lauzat B, von Nickisch-Rosenegk M, Kuhn M, Murugaiyan J, Wieler L, Guenther S. Species-specific quantification of probiotic lactobacilli in yoghurt by quantitative real-time PCR. J Appl Microbiol 2013; 115:1402-10. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.12341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Revised: 08/19/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lombard K, Kuhn M, Rouws C, Van Asselt D. The effects of a high-energy dense, small volume oral nutritional supplement on compliance in the daily clinical practice of a geriatric ward. Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Torres M, Ginder Coupez V, Dorigny B, Kuhn M, Barberger-Gateau P, Letenneur L. OP033 NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND INCIDENCE OF DEMENTIA IN ELDERLY PEOPLE LIVING AT HOME IN FRANCE: THE 3C COHORT STUDY. Clin Nutr 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(13)60035-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Lombard K, Kuhn M, Rouws C, van Asselt D. PP034-SUN THE EFFECTS OF A HIGH ENERGY DENSE, SMALL VOLUME ORAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT ON COMPLIANCE IN THE DAILY CLINICAL PRACTICE OF A GERIATRIC WARD. Clin Nutr 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(13)60080-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Gregor H, Rupp W, Janoske U, Kuhn M. Dewatering behavior of sewage screenings. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2013; 33:907-914. [PMID: 23374399 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2012.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2012] [Revised: 10/28/2012] [Accepted: 11/23/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Screenings from municipal sewage treatment plants have increased in importance in recent years, particularly in Germany, where laws prohibit depositing of screenings in landfill. This paper presents basic investigations of sewage screenings, especially the structure and dewatering behavior. Two standard experiments are conducted. First, the relationship between pressure and water content is determined. Secondly the flow resistance as a function of pressure is evaluated. The results help to derive simulation models in order to understand how the material behaves inside a wash press.
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Piosczyk H, Holz J, Feige B, Spiegelhalder K, Weber F, Landmann N, Kuhn M, Frase L, Riemann D, Voderholzer U, Nissen C. The effect of sleep-specific brain activity versus reduced stimulus interference on declarative memory consolidation. J Sleep Res 2013; 22:406-13. [DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2012] [Accepted: 12/22/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Russi EW, Karrer W, Brutsche M, Eich C, Fitting JW, Frey M, Geiser T, Kuhn M, Nicod L, Quadri F, Rochat T, Steurer-Stey C, Stolz D. Diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the Swiss guidelines. Official guidelines of the Swiss Respiratory Society. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 85:160-74. [PMID: 23406723 DOI: 10.1159/000346025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2012] [Accepted: 11/21/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The new Swiss Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Guidelines are based on a previous version, which was published 10 years ago. The Swiss Respiratory Society felt the need to update the previous document due to new knowledge and novel therapeutic developments about this prevalent and important disease. The recommendations and statements are based on the available literature, on other national guidelines and, in particular, on the GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) report. Our aim is to advise pulmonary physicians, general practitioners and other health care workers on the early detection and diagnosis, prevention, best symptomatic control, and avoidance of COPD as well as its complications and deterioration.
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Kuhn M, Hashimoto S, Sato K, Yashiro K, Mizusaki J. Oxygen nonstoichiometry and thermo-chemical stability of La0.6Sr0.4CoO3−δ. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2012.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Racloz V, Straver R, Kuhn M, Thur B, Vanzetti T, Stärk KDC, Griot C, Cagienard A. Establishment of an early warning system against Bluetongue virus in Switzerland. SCHWEIZ ARCH TIERH 2012; 148:593-8. [PMID: 17209508 DOI: 10.1024/0036-7281.148.11.593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Bluetongue (BT) is a vector-borne animal disease of economical importance due to the international trade restrictions likely to be put into place in a country once the infection is discovered. The presence of BT and its vectors in countries adjacent to Switzerland stresses the need of implementing a surveillance system and to raise disease awareness among potential stakeholders. A national survey in Switzerland 2003 indicated freedom of Bluetongue virus (BTV), although a single individual of the main BT vector Culicoides imicola was caught in the canton of Ticino. The survey also demonstrated that potential BT vectors, C. obsoletus and C. pulicaris are locally abundant in Switzerland. Therefore, a new surveillance method based on sentinel herds in high risk areas was implemented in 2004 for the early detection of both an incursion of BT vectors into Switzerland, and potential virus circulation among cattle.
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Kuhn M. [Non-small-cell lung cancer - from symptoms to operation]. THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU 2012; 69:377-80. [PMID: 22753284 DOI: 10.1024/0040-5930/a000302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the western world. Unfortunately, lung cancer is usually recognised late in its natural history. The most important risk factor is tobacco smoking. An abnormal chest radiograph is often the first line of imaging. Bronchoscopy is very important to get conclusive histological and cytological material. The PET/CT has a major role in the correct staging of non-small-cell lung cancer. Pulmonary resection candidates should undergo a structured pre-operative evaluation.
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Mataseje LF, Bryce E, Roscoe D, Boyd DA, Embree J, Gravel D, Katz K, Kibsey P, Kuhn M, Mounchili A, Simor A, Taylor G, Thomas E, Turgeon N, Mulvey MR. Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli in Canada 2009-10: results from the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (CNISP). J Antimicrob Chemother 2012; 67:1359-67. [PMID: 22398651 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dks046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the occurrence and molecular mechanisms associated with carbapenemases in carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative isolates from Canadian cases. METHODS Twenty hospital sites across Canada submitted isolates for a 1 year period starting 1 September 2009. All Enterobacteriaceae with MICs ≥ 2 mg/L and Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with MICs ≥ 16 mg/L of carbapenems were submitted to the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) where carbapenem MICs were confirmed by Etest and isolates were characterized by PCR for carbapenemase genes, antimicrobial susceptibilities, PFGE and plasmid isolation. RESULTS A total of 444 isolates (298 P. aeruginosa, 134 Enterobacteriaceae and 12 A. baumannii) were submitted to the NML of which 274 (61.7%; 206 P. aeruginosa, 59 Enterobacteriaceae and 9 A. baumannii) met the inclusion criteria as determined by Etest. Carbapenemase genes were identified in 30 isolates: bla(GES-5) (n = 3; P. aeruginosa), bla(KPC-3) (n = 7; Enterobacteriaceae), bla(NDM-1) (n = 2; Enterobacteriaceae), bla(VIM-2) and bla(VIM-4) (n = 8; P. aeruginosa) bla(SME-2) (n = 1; Enterobacteriaceae) and bla(OXA-23) (n = m9; A. baumannii). PFGE identified a cluster in each of Enterobacteriaceae, P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii corresponding to isolates harbouring carbapenemase genes. Three KPC plasmid patterns (IncN and FllA) were identified where indistinguishable plasmid patterns were identified in unrelated clinical isolates. CONCLUSIONS Carbapenemases were rare at the time of this study. Dissemination of carbapenemases was due to both dominant clones and common plasmid backbones.
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Kuhn M, Traub P. Treatment of a circumferential strangulation wound of the crural region involving all extensor tendons in a foal. PFERDEHEILKUNDE 2012. [DOI: 10.21836/pem20120306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Schuhbeck MM, Kuhn M, Spadavecchia C, Levionnois OL. Continuous intravenous lidocaine infusion during isoflurane anaesthesia in horses undergoing surgical procedures. PFERDEHEILKUNDE 2012. [DOI: 10.21836/pem20120301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Lehmann-Horn F, Orth M, Kuhn M, Jurkat-Rott K. A novel N440K sodium channel mutation causes myotonia with exercise-induced weakness--exclusion of CLCN1 exon deletion/duplication by MLPA. ACTA MYOLOGICA : MYOPATHIES AND CARDIOMYOPATHIES : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SOCIETY OF MYOLOGY 2011; 30:133-7. [PMID: 22106717 PMCID: PMC3235863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We report a 4-generation Turkish family with 10 affected members presenting with myotonia and potassium- and exercise-induced paralytic attacks. The clinical presentation was neither typical for the chloride channel myotonias Thomsen and Becker nor for the separate sodium channel myotonia entities potassium-aggravated myotonia, paramyotonia congenita, and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. It is best described by a combination of potassium-aggravated myotonia and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. We excluded exonic chloride channel mutations including CLCN1 exon deletion/duplication by MLPA. Instead we identified a novel p.N440K sodium channel mutation that is located at the inner end of segment S6 of repeat I. We discuss the genotype phenotype relation.
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Fleming K, Awange J, Kuhn M, Featherstone W. Evaluating the TRMM 3B43 monthly precipitation products using gridded raingauge data over Australia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.22499/2.6103.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wunderlin BW, Kesselring J, Ginzler H, Walser B, Kuhn M, Reinhart WH. Fatigue in multiple sclerosis is not due to sleep apnoea. Eur J Neurol 2011; 4:72-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.1997.tb00302.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dietze K, Kampmann C, Kuiper H, Kuhn M. Sex reversal syndrome in a five year old Friesian horse. PFERDEHEILKUNDE 2011. [DOI: 10.21836/pem20110106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Minic S, Trpinac D, Obradovic M, Novotny GEK, Gabriel HD, Kuhn M. Incontinentia pigmenti with ultrastructurally disordered leucocytes. J Clin Pathol 2010; 63:657-9. [DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2009.074203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Mayer D, Gadient G, Kuhn M. [A rare interstitital lung disease in two smokers]. PRAXIS 2010; 99:671-674. [PMID: 20506093 DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a000146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Pulmonary Langerhans-cell histiocytosis should be suspected in patients with nodular or cystic changes in the upper pulmonary lobes. Patients with Langerhans-cell histiocytosis usually have a history of smoking; lack of nicotine exposure or an age over 60 years makes the diagnosis unlikely. The diagnostic work-up should include a high-resolution CT of the chest as well as a bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopic and/or surgical lung biopsy. Smoking cessation is the essential part of the treatment.
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Kuhn M, Siemens P, Broeske K, Bössow D, Daum H, Gross-Fengels W. Spiral-Computertomographie nach Ausschaltung von abdominellen Aortenaneurysmen mittels Stent-Graft-Prothesen: Ergebnisse von 113 konsekutiven Patienten. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lardi E, Ott C, Schulzki T, Kuhn M, Bonetti P, Reinhart W. Acute effects of short-term exposure to second-hand smoke on induced platelet aggregation. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2010; 45:359-64. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-2010-1318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kuhn M. [Dance therapeutic workshop for elderly people living in a home]. BULLETIN DE LA SOCIETE DES SCIENCES MEDICALES DU GRAND-DUCHE DE LUXEMBOURG 2010; Spec No 1:219-227. [PMID: 20653191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Elderly persons are often depressive; thus they are in loss of desire and motivation. They don't take care anymore of themselves and seem disembodied. It is exactly on this loss of desire that arts therapies have an impact. This involvement of the body facilitates the awareness of one's often unexploited capacities but also allows the emergence of pleasure and finally desire. Arts therapies are based on the conscience of here and now, with the perspective to become a creative being. It is the matter of helping people to recognize their own creativity that was underestimated by themselves up to here. These sessions allow the patients to go out of their room while bringing them a sensation of relaxation and well-being. They are proud to produce something by themselves and recover thus a certain self-esteem. And, through this activity, they are able to express what they feel. The statistical computations are made with the data of 10 elderly persons aged 77 to 95 years. We analyze the rating scales for self-expression through movement during 10 sessions. The subjects also filled in the Campbell's Index of Well-being in T1 and T2. Arts therapies improve in a significant way the cognitive functioning and the psychological well-being of elderly persons, as well as their quality of life.
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Muller J, Szklarczyk D, Julien P, Letunic I, Roth A, Kuhn M, Powell S, von Mering C, Doerks T, Jensen LJ, Bork P. eggNOG v2.0: extending the evolutionary genealogy of genes with enhanced non-supervised orthologous groups, species and functional annotations. Nucleic Acids Res 2009; 38:D190-5. [PMID: 19900971 PMCID: PMC2808932 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkp951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The identification of orthologous relationships forms the basis for most comparative genomics studies. Here, we present the second version of the eggNOG database, which contains orthologous groups (OGs) constructed through identification of reciprocal best BLAST matches and triangular linkage clustering. We applied this procedure to 630 complete genomes (529 bacteria, 46 archaea and 55 eukaryotes), which is a 2-fold increase relative to the previous version. The pipeline yielded 224 847 OGs, including 9724 extended versions of the original COG and KOG. We computed OGs for different levels of the tree of life; in addition to the species groups included in our first release (i.e. fungi, metazoa, insects, vertebrates and mammals), we have now constructed OGs for archaea, fishes, rodents and primates. We automatically annotate the non-supervised orthologous groups (NOGs) with functional descriptions, protein domains, and functional categories as defined initially for the COG/KOG database. In-depth analysis is facilitated by precomputed high-quality multiple sequence alignments and maximum-likelihood trees for each of the available OGs. Altogether, eggNOG covers 2 242 035 proteins (built from 2 590 259 proteins) and provides a broad functional description for at least 1 966 709 (88%) of them. Users can access the complete set of orthologous groups via a web interface at: http://eggnog.embl.de.
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Baur O, Kuhn M, Featherstone WE. GRACE-derived ice-mass variations over Greenland by accounting for leakage effects. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1029/2008jb006239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Casati S, Racloz V, Delécolle JC, Kuhn M, Mathis A, Griot C, Stärk KDC, Vanzetti T. An investigation on the Culicoides species composition at seven sites in southern Switzerland. MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY 2009; 23:93-98. [PMID: 19493190 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2915.2009.00803.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In the past decade, there have been regular outbreaks of bluetongue (BT) in many parts of Europe. Owing to the presence of BT disease and its vectors in countries adjacent to Switzerland, an initial entomological survey was conducted in 2003, which established the presence of several midges of the genus Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Subsequently, a sentinel herd monitoring system was established with the primary entomological aim being the determination and further study of Culicoides population compositions. Insects were collected in 2005 and 2006 at seven sentinel herd sites in the south of Switzerland (canton of Ticino) near the border of Italy, using Onderstepoort-type light traps. This region is botanically and zoologically similar to the Mediterranean and is one of the warmest and most humid areas of the country, hence it is considered a potential access path for BT disease into Switzerland. Collections were made at four cattle farms, two equestrian centres and one goat farm. Sites were sampled four times per month from June to October. Traps were operated from dusk until dawn and samples were collected monthly for analysis through microscopy as well as a Culicoides imicola-specific PCR. Results confirmed the absence of C. imicola (Kieffer) and demonstrated that the potential BT virus vectors are highly abundant, notably: Culicoides obsoletus (Meigen), Culicoides scoticus (Downes & Kettle) and Culicoides dewulfi (Goetghebuer) subgenus Avaritia and Culicoides pulicaris (Linnaeus) subgenus Culicoides. These findings expand the current knowledge of Culicoides population composition in the southern part of the Switzerland. Culicoides cataneii (Clastrier), Culicoides flavipulicaris (Dzhafarov), Culicoides indistinctus (Khalaf), Culicoides nubeculosus (Meigen) and species of the Grisescens complex were reported for the first time in Switzerland.
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Pavlopoulos GA, Pafilis E, Kuhn M, Hooper SD, Schneider R. OnTheFly: a tool for automated document-based text annotation, data linking and network generation. Bioinformatics 2009; 25:977-8. [PMID: 19223449 PMCID: PMC2660876 DOI: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btp081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OnTheFly is a web-based application that applies biological named entity recognition to enrich Microsoft Office, PDF and plain text documents. The input files are converted into the HTML format and then sent to the Reflect tagging server, which highlights biological entity names like genes, proteins and chemicals, and attaches to them JavaScript code to invoke a summary pop-up window. The window provides an overview of relevant information about the entity, such as a protein description, the domain composition, a link to the 3D structure and links to other relevant online resources. OnTheFly is also able to extract the bioentities mentioned in a set of files and to produce a graphical representation of the networks of the known and predicted associations of these entities by retrieving the information from the STITCH database. Availability:http://onthefly.embl.de,http://onthefly.embl.de/FAQ.html Contact:pavlopou@embl.de Supplementary information:Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
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Schicker B, Kuhn M, Fehr R, Asmis LM, Karagiannidis C, Reinhart WH. Particulate matter inhalation during hay storing activity induces systemic inflammation and platelet aggregation. Eur J Appl Physiol 2009; 105:771-8. [PMID: 19125285 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-008-0962-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate possible pathomechanisms behind the cardiovascular morbidity caused by inhalation of particulate matter (PM(10)). For that purpose, healthy volunteers were exposed to high PM(10) concentrations during a 2 h hay storing activity. Blood was drawn in the evening before and after PM(10) exposure and in the morning and evening of the day after exposure. The leukocyte count increased after PM(10) exposure with an initial increase of segmented neutrophils followed by banded forms. C-reactive protein increased over time. Fibrinogen and plasma viscosity became increased in the evening of the day after PM(10) exposure. Platelet aggregation was increased in the evening after PM(10) exposure. At the same time von Willebrand factor and factor VIII were increased, reflecting endothelial activation. These results confirm that acute inhalative exposure to high PM(10) concentrations during hay storage activity leads to a systemic inflammatory reaction, endothelial activation, and platelet aggregation.
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Kuhn M, Nakib S, De Bandt J, Cynober L, Loï C. Simultaneous determination of retinol and α-tocopherol in polymeric diets for enteral nutrition. J Chromatogr A 2008; 1205:186-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2008.07.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2008] [Revised: 07/22/2008] [Accepted: 07/23/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Raynaud-Simon A, Kuhn M, Moulis J, Marc J, Cynober L, Loi C. Tolerance and Efficacy of a New Enteral Formula Specifically Designed for Elderly Persons: An Experimental Study in the Aged Rat. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2008; 63:669-77. [DOI: 10.1093/gerona/63.7.669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Stellmann JP, Kuhn M, Töpper R. [Chronic facial pain due to a brainstem cavernoma]. FORTSCHRITTE DER NEUROLOGIE-PSYCHIATRIE 2007; 75:552-4. [PMID: 17647150 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-980088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia is almost always associated with pathological nerve/vessel contact. Symptomatic forms of trigeminal neuralgia include cases of multiple sclerosis, infratentorial tumours and postherpetic neuralgia. Vascular malformations causing neuralgia have rarely been reported. We present the case of a 55-year old woman, who suffered from facial pain and ptosis on her left side. Repeated neurological examinations as well as repeated magnetic resonance imaging did not lead to a definite diagnosis or therapy. The pain suddenly stopped three weeks before admission and only a slight left sided facial hypaesthesia persisted. Reevaluating the older MRI we found a small signal alteration of 2 mm in the caudal part of the left trigeminal nucleus. A new MRI showed a subacute haemorrhage into a small brainstem cavernoma, which must have caused the pain and later on the hypaesthesia. Small vascular malformations are a rare cause of neuropathic facial pain.
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Grundmann K, Reischmann B, Vanhoutte G, Hübener J, Teismann P, Hauser TK, Bonin M, Wilbertz J, Horn S, Nguyen HP, Kuhn M, Chanarat S, Wolburg H, Van der Linden A, Riess O. Overexpression of human wildtype torsinA and human DeltaGAG torsinA in a transgenic mouse model causes phenotypic abnormalities. Neurobiol Dis 2007; 27:190-206. [PMID: 17601741 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2007.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2007] [Revised: 04/13/2007] [Accepted: 04/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Primary torsion dystonia is an autosomal-dominant inherited movement disorder. Most cases are caused by an in-frame deletion (GAG) of the DYT1 gene encoding torsinA. Reduced penetrance and phenotypic variability suggest that alteration of torsinA amino acid sequence is necessary but not sufficient for development of clinical symptoms and that additional factors must contribute to the factual manifestation of the disease. We generated 4 independent transgenic mouse lines, two overexpressing human mutant torsinA and two overexpressing human wildtype torsinA using a strong murine prion protein promoter. Our data provide for the first time in vivo evidence that not only mutant torsinA is detrimental to neuronal cells but that also wildtype torsinA can lead to neuronal dysfunction when overexpressed at high levels. This hypothesis is supported by (i) neuropathological findings, (ii) neurochemistry, (iii) behavioral abnormalities and (iv) DTI-MRI analysis.
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Kuhn M, von Klinggräff G, Gross-Fengels W, Huttmann P. Überprüfung der klinischen Validität der Primovist-unterstützten MRT im Vergleich zur MDSCT und kontrastmittelunterstützten Sonographie bei fokalen Leberläsionen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-977173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nuber S, Petrasch-Parwez E, Winner B, Winkler J, von Hörsten S, Schmidt T, Boy J, Ngyuen HP, Kuhn M, Teismann P, Schulz JB, Neumann M, Pichler BJ, Reischl G, Holzmann C, Schmitt I, Bornemann A, Kuhn W, Zimmermann F, Servadio A, Rieß O. Neuropathology of conditional models of Parkinson's disease. AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-987578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Deschler B, Ihorst G, Kuhn M, Rüter B, Lübbert M. 8 Geriatric assessment: a prospective study in older patients with AML and high-risk MDS. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1040-8428(13)70079-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Nuber S, Petrasch-Parwez E, Schmidt T, Habbes H, Löbbecke-Schumacher M, Teismann P, Schulz J, Neumann M, Fendt M, Pichler B, Nguyen H, Berg D, Holzmann C, Boy J, Kuhn M, von Hörsten S, Schmitt I, Bornemann A, Zimmermann F, Kuhn W, Prusiner S, Servadio A, Dietz K, Rieß O. Characterisation of a conditional mouse-model of Parkinson's disease. AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-953108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Schoder D, Schmalwieser A, Schauberger G, Hoorfar J, Kuhn M, Wagner M. Novel approach for assessing performance of PCR cyclers used for diagnostic testing. J Clin Microbiol 2005; 43:2724-8. [PMID: 15956389 PMCID: PMC1151936 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.43.6.2724-2728.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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As part of a large international project for validation and standardization of PCR, the influence of thermocyclers on PCR was tested. Six brand-new, Peltier technology-driven 96-well thermocyclers were subjected to a novel and stringent in-tube (not block) physical testing. The temperature was directly monitored in PCR tubes containing 50 microl of distilled water at 13 different block positions. The certified temperature accuracy of the measurement system was +/-0.3 degrees C. Finally, the results of the physical testing were compared to those of an amplification efficiency study running an in-house PCR assay. The cyclers did not perform within the manufacturer's specification. Premature timing, under- and overshooting, and spatial variation of heat transfer were found to be the critical factors. The physical testing allowed us to distinguish accurate from less-accurate (2/6) cyclers. The lack of thermal homogeneities became most evident at the denaturation level during the first 15 s. At the time point zero, the accurate cyclers showed temperature deviations of 0.5 to 1.5 degrees C, whereas less-accurate cyclers failed to reach the set temperature by 13 to 20 degrees C. Consequently, the two less-accurate cyclers could not gain positive PCR results by running an in-house PCR assay. However, by modifying the original temperature protocol by increasing the denaturation temperature and time, the amplification efficiency of these two cyclers could be improved significantly. The results have implication for laboratories using diagnostic PCR testing.
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Kuhn M, Janovjak H, Hubain M, Müller DJ. Automated alignment and pattern recognition of single-molecule force spectroscopy data. J Microsc 2005; 218:125-32. [PMID: 15857374 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.2005.01478.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Recently, direct measurements of forces stabilizing single proteins or individual receptor-ligand bonds became possible with ultra-sensitive force probe methods like the atomic force microscope (AFM). In force spectroscopy experiments using AFM, a single molecule or receptor-ligand pair is tethered between the tip of a micromachined cantilever and a supporting surface. While the molecule is stretched, forces are measured by the deflection of the cantilever and plotted against extension, yielding a force spectrum characteristic for each biomolecular system. In order to obtain statistically relevant results, several hundred to thousand single-molecule experiments have to be performed, each resulting in a unique force spectrum. We developed software and algorithms to analyse large numbers of force spectra. Our algorithms include the fitting polymer extension models to force peaks as well as the automatic alignment of spectra. The aligned spectra allowed recognition of patterns of peaks across different spectra. We demonstrate the capabilities of our software by analysing force spectra that were recorded by unfolding single transmembrane proteins such as bacteriorhodopsin and NhaA. Different unfolding pathways were detected by classifying peak patterns. Deviant spectra, e.g. those with no attachment or erratic peaks, can be easily identified. The software is based on the programming language C++, the GNU Scientific Library (GSL), the software WaveMetrics IGOR Pro and available open-source at http://bioinformatics.org/fskit/.
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Kuhn M. [What is your diagnosis? Iatrogenic left phrenic nerve injury]. PRAXIS 2005; 94:671-2. [PMID: 15912664 DOI: 10.1024/0369-8394.94.17.671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Liesch Z, Hanck C, Werth B, Kuhn M, Liesch M, Reinhart WH. [Diarrhea and weight loss in common variable immunodeficiency]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2004; 42:599-603. [PMID: 15248108 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-813184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A 25-year-old male was hospitalized for diarrhea and weight loss. Since childhood he had experienced recurrent episodes of pneumonia and diarrhea. Physical and laboratory findings were compatible with malabsorption. On endoscopy, nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) of the small intestine was found. Common variable immunodeficiency syndrome (CVID) was suspected and diagnosis was established by demonstrating a significant reduction of plasma gamma-globulin levels. Immediately after starting immunoglobulin treatment diarrhea stopped, and both incidence and severity of pulmonary infections were significantly reduced, while recurrent gastrointestinal infections (notably lambliasis and Campylobacter infections) continued to occur and both bronchiectases and splenomegaly were progressive over years. This case report focuses on CVID as a potential underlying cause of diarrhea. The most important complications of the disease are presented. Therapeutical options are discussed in the light of recently published data.
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Lichti H, Kuhn M, von Wartburg A. Zur Struktur der Zuckerkomponente des Digitoxins. 47. Mitteilung über Herzglykoside. Helv Chim Acta 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19620450317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Glatthard R, Kuhn M, Michel K, Matter M. 2-Substituierte 1-Phenyl-3-sulfonamido-3-pyrazolin-5-one Über Pyrazole, 3. Mitteilung. Helv Chim Acta 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19640470116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Zodtke F, Fleisch F, Brunner H, Reinhart WH, Kuhn M. [The importance of a careful examination of all persons in close contact with newly diagnosed infectious tuberculosis]. PRAXIS 2004; 93:1775-1780. [PMID: 15553898 DOI: 10.1024/0369-8394.93.43.1775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The diagnosis of infectious pulmonary tuberculosis was made in a 53-year-old Macedonian man. A careful examination of all persons in close contact with him according to the guidelines of the Swiss respiratory society was performed. Pulmonary tuberculosis was diagnosed in his 22-year-old son, in his 20-year-old daughter and in his 3-year-old granddaughter. Seven persons had isoniazid preventive treatment for latent tuberculosis. These data shows very clearly that a careful examination of all persons in close contact with contagious tuberculosis is very important.
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