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Goldapp C, Cremer M, Graf C, Grünewald-Funk D, Mann R, Ungerer-Röhrich U, Willhöft C. [Quality criteria for health promotion and primary prevention measures in association with obesity in children and adolescents. A BZgA-coordinated expert consensus]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2011; 54:295-303. [PMID: 21347762 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-010-1222-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health, a working group coordinated by the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) compiled quality criteria for health promotion and primary prevention measures in association with obesity in children and adolescents that are applicable both to population-wide and to target group-specific measures. The criteria are intended to support the planning of new measures and the conceptual improvement of existing measures. Additional elements are the assessment of programs for financing purposes and the rendering of accounts to funding agencies, as well as the acquisition of further knowledge. The criteria, thus, address not only project developers and providers, but also multipliers who implement measures, as well as funding agencies, who can use the criteria as a basis for assessing the measures. The structure of the quality criteria is geared to the fundamental structure of the Public Health Action Cycle. In addition, resource orientation, participation and, above all, organizational development are important aspects associated with quality that have not been given adequate consideration to date. The quality criteria are applicable to all situation-based and behavioral prevention measures, and also development processes that focus on promoting the health and normal weight development of children and adolescents.
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Graf C, Dordel S. Das CHILT-I-Projekt (Children’s Health InterventionaL Trial). Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2011; 54:313-21. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-010-1230-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Trombert V, Barro J, Graf C. [An elderly woman with sweating and vomiting without loss of consciousness]. REVUE MEDICALE SUISSE 2010; 6:2039-2040. [PMID: 21137465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Weiss ATA, Graf C, Gruber AD, Kohn B. Leukoencephalomalacia and Laminar Neuronal Necrosis Following Smoke Inhalation in a Dog. Vet Pathol 2010; 48:1016-9. [DOI: 10.1177/0300985810384412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Acute respiratory and neurologic disease after smoke inhalation are well documented, but human patients may also develop delayed-onset neurologic symptoms associated with leukoencephalomalacia after exposure to smoke or carbon monoxide. In this case, a dog developed progressive neurologic signs 6 days after rescue from an apartment fire. At necropsy 9 days after smoke inhalation, leukoencephalomalacia of the central cerebral white matter was accompanied by laminar necrosis of cerebrocortical neurons. This is the first report of delayed posthypoxic leukoencephalopathy in a nonhuman animal.
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Graf C, Vogl AM, Kronsbein HC, Touma C, Czeh B, Weber P, Landgraf R, Pasparakis M, Wurst W, Holsboer F, Deussing JM, Refojo D. Limbic NF-KB signalling controls stress-induced anxiety and antidepressant effects independently of the HPA axis. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Stahl A, Straßburger K, Bächle C, Icks A, Lange K, Meissner T, Graf C, Holl R, Giani G, Rosenbauer J. Gesundheitliche Situation von 11- bis 17-Jährigen mit früher Manifestation des Typ 1-Diabetes im Vergleich zu Gleichaltrigen aus der Studie zur Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland (KiGGS). DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1266570] [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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Roth K, Ruf K, Obinger M, Mauer S, Ahnert J, Schneider W, Graf C, Hebestreit H. Is there a secular decline in motor skills in preschool children? Scand J Med Sci Sports 2010; 20:670-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.00982.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Stahl A, Bächle C, Icks A, Lange K, Meissner T, Graf C, Holl RW, Giani G, Rosenbauer J. Verlauf des Diabetes mellitus Typ 1 bei früher Manifestation – erste Ergebnisse eines pädiatrischen Verbundprojekts im BMBF-Kompetenznetz Diabetes. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1253801] [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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Citrome L, Moss SV, Graf C. How to search and harvest the medical literature: let the citations come to you, and how to proceed when they do. Int J Clin Pract 2009; 63:1565-70. [PMID: 19747238 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02164.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a virtual avalanche of medical information available to clinicians and researchers. The traditional 'search' can be substantially augmented by proactive 'harvesting.' AIMS To describe how to search and harvest the medical literature. MATERIALS & METHODS Survey of selected resources available on the internet. RESULTS PubMed remains the backbone of the traditional literature search. The availability of automated delivery of electronic tables of contents ('eTOCs'), electronic feeds of targeted search results, and workflow tools allows relevant articles to find the reader. Electronic storage and retrieval tools make it possible to manage this information and make day-to-day clinical and research activities more efficient. DISCUSSION Searching and harvesting the medical literature is made easier with the advent of the internet and email. In addition, there are internet resources that screen and filter potential articles of interest. Managing one's electronic library of PDF documents requires attention to appropriately naming files and the use of indexing programs. CONCLUSION In addition to readers searching for relevant citations, these citations themselves can be searching for readers. Clinicians and researchers can take advantage of this and efficiently harvest the medical literature with a modest investment of time.
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Wager E, Fiack S, Graf C, Robinson A, Rowlands I. Science journal editors' views on publication ethics: results of an international survey. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS 2009; 35:348-353. [PMID: 19482976 DOI: 10.1136/jme.2008.028324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breaches of publication ethics such as plagiarism, data fabrication and redundant publication are recognised as forms of research misconduct that can undermine the scientific literature. We surveyed journal editors to determine their views about a range of publication ethics issues. METHODS Questionnaire sent to 524 editors-in-chief of Wiley-Blackwell science journals asking about the severity and frequency of 16 ethical issues at their journals, their confidence in handling such issues, and their awareness and use of guidelines. RESULTS Responses were obtained from 231 editors (44%), of whom 48% edited healthcare journals. The general level of concern about the 16 issues was low, with mean severity scores of <1 (on a scale of 0-3) for all but one. The issue of greatest concern (mean score 1.19) was redundant publication. Most editors felt confident in handling the issues, with <15% feeling "not at all confident" for all but one of the issues (gift authorship, 22% not confident). Most editors believed such problems occurred less than once a year and >20% of the editors stated that 12 of the 16 items never occurred at their journal. However, 13%-47% did not know the frequency of the problems. Awareness and use of guidelines was generally low. Most editors were unaware of all except other journals' instructions. CONCLUSIONS Most editors of science journals seem not very concerned about publication ethics and believe that misconduct occurs only rarely in their journals. Many editors are unfamiliar with available guidelines but would welcome more guidance or training.
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Opitz D, Assadi D, Kreutz T, Lenzen E, Graf C, Schiffer T, Bloch W, Brixius K. Ausdauertraining verbessert die verminderte antioxidative Kapazität in Erythrozyten von nicht-insulinpflichtigen Typ2-Diabetikern. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1221990] [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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Brixius K, Schmidt U, Opitz D, Kreutz T, Lenzen E, Chung N, Renner R, Schiffer T, Geisler S, Graf C, Bloch W. Körperliche Aktivität verbessert die antioxidative Kapazität bei Typ 2-Diabetikern. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1222076] [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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Graf C, Müller M, Reinehr T. Ist die Prävention der Adipositas eine ärztliche Aufgabe? Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2009; 134:202-6. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1123980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bresch H, Wassermann B, Langer B, Graf C, Flesch R, Becker U, Österreicher B, Leisner T, Rühl E. Elastic light scattering from free sub-micron particles in the soft X-ray regime. Faraday Discuss 2008; 137:389-402; discussion 403-24. [DOI: 10.1039/b702630g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Graf C, Holtz K. Körperliche Aktivität. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-007-1660-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Graf C, Sarasin FP. [Efficacy and safety of probiotics]. REVUE MEDICALE SUISSE 2007; 3:2350-2354. [PMID: 18018827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Probiotics are bacteria or fungi, which modulate pathogenic growth and invasion of the bowel. The most frequently used are Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. They are widely used as dietary supplements or for the treatment and prevention of various types of diarrhoea. Probiotics are generally considered as safe, but some cases of invasive infections have been described in different patient populations. This article reviews the literature about the indications and risks of probiotics, especially in immunocompromised patients.
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Maier B, Bau AM, James J, Görgen R, Graf C, Hanewinkel R, Martus P, Maschewsky-Schneider U, Müller MJ, Plachta-Danielzik S, Schlaud M, Summerbell C, Thomas R. Methods for evaluation of health promotion programmes. Smoking prevention and obesity prevention for children and adolescents. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2007; 50:980-6. [PMID: 17629768 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-007-0302-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Graf C, Lewinski R, Dembski S, Langer B, Rühl E. Experiments on single levitated particles: a novel approach for investigations of electronic properties of structured II-VI-semiconductor nanoparticles in selected environments. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1002/pssc.200775413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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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Graf C, Weber P, Pütz B, Holsboer F, Wurst W, Deussing JM. Dissecting CRHR1-mediated pathways via microarray technology. PHARMACOPSYCHIATRY 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-991859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Graf C, Jouck S, Koch B, Staudenmaier K, von Schlenk D, Predel HG, Tokarski W, Dordel S. Motorische Defizite – wie schwer wiegen sie? Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-007-1502-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Brixius K, Schoenberger S, Ladage D, Knigge H, Falkowski G, Hellmich M, Graf C, Latsch J, Montie GL, Prede GL, Bloch W. Long-term endurance exercise decreases antiangiogenic endostatin signalling in overweight men aged 50-60 years. Br J Sports Med 2007; 42:126-9; discussion 129. [PMID: 17646243 DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2007.035188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endurance training may decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. It has been speculated that these effects may be due to an exercise-induced stimulation of angiogenesis. The underlying mechanisms are not yet clear. Therefore, using ELISA, we investigated the plasma level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF, angiogenic factor) and endostatin (antiangiogenic factor) in a group of untrained men aged 50-60 years with obesity. METHODS All men were randomised into a "running" group (training 3 times/week, 60 min each, n = 7), a "cycling" group ( training 3 times/week, 90 min each, n = 7) and a sedentary control group ( n = 7). Both training groups worked at moderate intensity (2-4 mmol/l lactate). The intervention had a duration of 6 months. Before and after this period, blood samples were taken from the participants at rest and they underwent a medical investigation. RESULTS Body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and plasma levels of VEGF and endostatin were comparable in all three groups. Endurance training significantly reduced BMI in both exercise groups (mean (SEM) before v after 29.7 (0.7) v 29.1 (0.6) kg/m2 and 31.1 (0.7) v 30.1 (0.9) kg/m2 for the running and cycling groups respectively) but not in the control group (30.0 (1.0) v 30.2 (0.8) kg/m2). Endurance training did not influence VEGF plasma level (before v after 1.3 (0.4) v 1.5 (0.2) ng/ml for the running group; 1.6 (0.3) v 1.5 (0.2) ng/ml for the cycling group; and 2.5 (0.6) v 2.1 (0.7) ng/ml for the control group). Plasma level of endostatin was significantly reduced in both exercise groups (mean (SEM) before v after: 20.9 (1.6 v 17.5 (1.0) ng/ml and 21.3 (1.4 v 18.0 (1.6) ng/ml for the running and cycling groups respectively) but not in controls (19.7 (1.3 v 17.7 (1.1 ng/ml). CONCLUSIONS Endurance training may reduce the antiangiogenic mechanisms in men aged 50-60 years by reducing endostatin plasma level and this may subsequently decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Trombert V, Graf C. [Practical problems of the ECG in the elderly: ventricular bigeminal rhythm. Case No, 5]. REVUE MEDICALE SUISSE 2006; 2:2824. [PMID: 17225694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Abelson AK, Johansson CM, Kozyrev SV, Kristjansdottir H, Gunnarsson I, Svenungsson E, Jönsen A, Lima G, Scherbarth HR, Gamron S, Allievi A, Palatnik SA, Alvarellos A, Paira S, Graf C, Guillerón C, Catoggio LJ, Prigione C, Battagliotti CG, Berbotto GA, García MA, Perandones CE, Truedsson L, Steinsson K, Sturfelt G, Pons-Estel B, Alarcón-Riquelme ME. No evidence of association between genetic variants of the PDCD1 ligands and SLE. Genes Immun 2006; 8:69-74. [PMID: 17136123 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6364360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PDCD1, an immunoreceptor involved in peripheral tolerance has previously been shown to be genetically associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). PDCD1 has two ligands whose genes are located in close proximity on chromosome 9p24. Our attention was drawn to these ligands after finding suggestive linkage to a marker (gata62f03, Z=2.27) located close to their genes in a genome scan of Icelandic families multiplex for SLE. Here, we analyse Swedish trios (N=149) for 23 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the genes of the PDCD1 ligands. Initially, indication of association to eight SNPs was observed, and these SNPs were therefore also analysed in Mexican trios (N=90), as well as independent sets of patients and controls from Sweden (152 patients, 448 controls) and Argentina (288 patients, 288 controls). We do not find support for genetic association to SLE. This is the first genetic study of SLE and the PDCD1 ligands and the lack of association in several cohorts implies that these genes are not major risk factors for SLE.
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Schmitz M, Graf C, Gut T, Sirena D, Peter I, Dummer R, Greber UF, Hemmi S. Melanoma cultures show different susceptibility towards E1A-, E1B-19 kDa- and fiber-modified replication-competent adenoviruses. Gene Ther 2006; 13:893-905. [PMID: 16482201 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3302739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Replicating adenovirus (Ad) vectors with tumour tissue specificity hold great promise for treatment of cancer. We have recently constructed a conditionally replicating Ad5 AdDeltaEP-TETP inducing tumour regression in a xenograft mouse model. For further improvement of this vector, we introduced four genetic modifications and analysed the viral cytotoxicity in a large panel of melanoma cell lines and patient-derived melanoma cells. (1) The antiapoptotic gene E1B-19 kDa (Delta19 mutant) was deleted increasing the cytolytic activity in 18 of 21 melanoma cells. (2) Introduction of the E1A 122-129 deletion (Delta24 mutant), suggested to attenuate viral replication in cell cycle-arrested cells, did not abrogate this activity and increased the cytolytic activity in two of 21 melanoma cells. (3) We inserted an RGD sequence into the fiber to extend viral tropism to alphav integrin-expressing cells, and (4) swapped the fiber with the Ad35 fiber (F35) enhancing the tropism to malignant melanoma cells expressing CD46. The RGD-fiber modification strongly increased cytolysis in all of the 11 CAR-low melanoma cells. The F35 fiber-chimeric vector boosted the cytotoxicity in nine of 11 cells. Our results show that rational engineering additively enhances the cytolytic potential of Ad vectors, a prerequisite for the development of patient-customized viral therapies.
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Integrated Health Care forces rethinking of all partners. Health care providers need to cooperate and have to face an emerging competition among themselves. Health insurance companies are no longer the common enemy, but a business partner on an individual basis. Rethinking has already commenced. The Barmer insurance company has initiated a considerable number of similar contracts with respect to Integrated Health Care in cardiology. One of the first contracts was agreed upon at Recklinghausen (it is reported later in this volume) and a couple of them have been concluded in the Berlin/Brandenburg region (which are also reported in this volume).A special feature is the support for the general disease management programs that have been initiated in light of the new laws beginning in 2000. The Barmer company will enroll some 500,000 patients with coronary artery disease in these programs.
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