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Meyer G, Hinz DJ, Flörke U. Crystal structure of caesium titanium tribromide, CsTiBr3. Z KRIST-CRYST MATER 2015. [DOI: 10.1524/zkri.1993.208.12.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Steurer W, Schuler B, Pavliček N, Gross L, Scivetti I, Persson M, Meyer G. Toggling the Local Electric Field with an Embedded Adatom Switch. NANO LETTERS 2015; 15:5564-5568. [PMID: 26177363 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b02145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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By means of scanning probe microscopy we demonstrate that Au(+) on NaCl films adsorbs in an embedded, slightly off-centered Cl-Cl bridge position and can be switched between two equivalent mirror-symmetric configurations using the attractive force exerted by a scanning probe tip. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the displacement of the Au atom from the centered position of the bridge configuration is accompanied by a large lifting of the closest Cl atom leading to significant changes in the local electrostatic field. Our findings suggest that Au(+) can be used to toggle the local electrostatic field.
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Wolff ASB, Mitchell AL, Cordell HJ, Short A, Skinningsrud B, Ollier W, Badenhoop K, Meyer G, Falorni A, Kampe O, Undlien D, Pearce SHS, Husebye ES. CTLA-4 as a genetic determinant in autoimmune Addison's disease. Genes Immun 2015. [PMID: 26204230 PMCID: PMC4561510 DOI: 10.1038/gene.2015.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In common with several other autoimmune diseases, autoimmune Addison's disease (AAD) is thought to be caused by a combination of deleterious susceptibility polymorphisms in several genes, together with undefined environmental factors and stochastic events. To date, the strongest genomic association with AAD has been with alleles at the HLA locus, DR3-DQ2 and DR4. The contribution of other genetic variants has been inconsistent. We have studied the association of 16 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the CD28-CTLA-4-ICOS genomic locus, in a cohort comprising 691 AAD patients of Norwegian and UK origin with matched controls. We have also performed a meta-analysis including 1002 patients from European countries. The G-allele of SNP rs231775 in CTLA-4 is associated with AAD in Norwegian patients (odds ratio (OR)=1.35 (confidence interval (CI) 1.10-1.66), P=0.004), but not in UK patients. The same allele is associated with AAD in the total European population (OR=1.37 (CI 1.13-1.66), P=0.002). A three-marker haplotype, comprising PROMOTER_1661, rs231726 and rs1896286 was found to be associated with AAD in the Norwegian cohort only (OR 2.43 (CI 1.68-3.51), P=0.00013). This study points to the CTLA-4 gene as a susceptibility locus for the development of AAD, and refines its mapping within the wider genomic locus.
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Meyer G, Planquette B, Sanchez O. Pulmonary embolism: whom to discharge and whom to thrombolyze? J Thromb Haemost 2015; 13 Suppl 1:S252-8. [PMID: 26149032 DOI: 10.1111/jth.12944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Patients with pulmonary embolism can be divided in two groups according to their risk of death or major complication: a small group of high-risk patients defined by the presence of systemic hypotension or cardiogenic shock and a large group of normotensive patients. Among normotensive patients, further risk stratification, based on clinical grounds alone or on the combination of clinical data, biomarkers, and imaging tests, allows selection of low-risk patients and intermediate-risk patients. The safety of outpatient treatment for low-risk patients has been established mainly on the basis of retrospective and prospective cohorts using different selection tools. In most studies, about 50% of the patients have been safely treated at home. Although thrombolytic therapy has a favorable benefit to risk profile in patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism, the risk of major and especially intracranial bleeding outweighs the benefits in terms of hemodynamic decompensation in patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism.
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Fischer U, Müller M, Strobl R, Bartoszek G, Meyer G, Grill E. Prevalence of functioning and disability in older patients with joint contractures: a cross-sectional study. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2015; 51:269-279. [PMID: 25192181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Joint contractures are a common problem for older, frail people, particularly in rehabilitation, nursing home and homecare settings. Joint contractures are underreported and sparsely empirically investigated despite their high prevalence. AIM The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of functional impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions of patients with joint contractures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a framework. We also examined contextual factors as potential mediators for functioning and disability. DESIGN Cross-sectional study- SETTING Three acute-geriatric hospitals in and around Munich (Germany). POPULATION Patients aged 65 and over with confirmed joint contractures requiring rehabilitation care. METHODS The patients were asked to answer a questionnaire that comprised 124 categories of the ICF. Patients' problems in functioning were registered separately for each category. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with patients and health professionals and from patients' medical records. RESULTS One hundred and fifty patients were eligible and agreed to participate. Mean age was 82.5 years (SD: 7.4), 64.8% of the patients were female. Problems in "muscle power functions" (95.9%) and "driving human-powered transportation" (89,6%) were those most frequently identified. 'Health services, systems and policies' (98,6%) was the most frequent environmental facilitator. CONCLUSION Aged persons with joint contractures experience high levels of disability. Specifically, mobility, participation restrictions and interactions with the environment emerged as important issues of our study. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT Mobility and support by others were frequently mentioned as aspects relevant for persons with joint contractures. These aspects have to be considered when assessing the impact of joint contractures.
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Bartoszek G, Fischer U, Grill E, Müller M, Nadolny S, Meyer G. Impact of joint contracture on older persons in a geriatric setting. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2015; 48:625-32. [PMID: 25990007 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-015-0895-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Revised: 03/14/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Vogt-Moykopf I, Meyer G, Bülzebruck H, Merkle NM, Langsdorf M. Indications and Long-Term Results in Surgery of Pulmonary Metastases. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1159/000415835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Cabrera E, Sutcliffe C, Verbeek H, Saks K, Soto-Martin M, Meyer G, Leino-Kilpi H, Karlsson S, Zabalegui A. Non-pharmacological interventions as a best practice strategy in people with dementia living in nursing homes. A systematic review. Eur Geriatr Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2014.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Meyer G, Badenhoop K, Linder R. Risk for adrenal crises is remarkably increased in patients with the autoimmune polyglandular syndrome: German health insurance data 2010 – 2013. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1547697] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Walter C, Maison N, Beuschlein F, Meyer G, Badenhoop K, Stalla GK, Quinkler M, Schoefl C. Poor adherence of patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency to medical advice in daily life. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1547708] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Koch M, Badenhoop K, Meyer G. Long-term assessment of AddiQoL in patients with Addison's disease may help to identify patients at high risk for crises. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1547698] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Meyer G, Sanchez O, Planquette B. Embolie pulmonaire de gravité intermédiaire : thrombolyse ou non ? MEDECINE INTENSIVE REANIMATION 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13546-015-1039-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Steurer W, Repp J, Gross L, Scivetti I, Persson M, Meyer G. Manipulation of the charge state of single Au atoms on insulating multilayer films. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2015; 114:036801. [PMID: 25659012 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.114.036801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We show charge-state manipulation of single Au adatoms on 2-11 monolayer (ML) thick NaCl films on Cu surfaces by attaching or detaching single electrons via the tip of an atomic force microscope (AFM). Tristate charge control (neutral, negatively charged, and positively charged) is achieved. On Cu(100) and Cu(111) supports, charge tristability is achieved independently of the NaCl layer thickness. In contrast, on Cu(311), only Au anions are stable on the thinnest NaCl films, but neutral and positive charge states become sufficiently long lived on films thicker than 4 ML to allow AFM-based charge-state-manipulation experiments.
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Planquette B, Maurice D, Peron J, Mourin G, Ferre A, Sanchez O, Meyer G. Knowledge of the diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in primary care. Eur J Intern Med 2015; 26:18-22. [PMID: 25498510 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2014.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2014] [Revised: 11/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diagnostic algorithms for pulmonary embolism (PE) have been validated in patients attending hospital emergency departments. However, general practitioners (GPs) are often the professionals of first resort for the majority of non-critical cases of PE. AIM To evaluate the knowledge of the diagnostic algorithm for PE among GPs in France. DESIGN AND SETTING Questionnaire-based survey of GPs with a private practice. METHOD All GPs in the study area were sent a questionnaire including several questions on the diagnosis of PE and two clinical cases scenario with suspected PE. Factors associated with knowledge of the diagnostic algorithm were analysed by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Five-hundred and eight questionnaires were distributed and 155 (30.5%) were available for analysis. Only 55% of the GPs did know about clinical scores for the assessment of clinical probability of PE and 42% of the GPs were aware that clinical probability is needed to interpret the result of D-dimer testing. Forty GPs (26%) gave valid responses to both clinical cases, 54 GPs (35%) had one valid case out of the two and 61 (39%) gave invalid responses to both clinical cases. Participation in specific training on PE was significantly associated with valid responses to the two clinical cases in multivariate analysis (p<0.017). CONCLUSION The majority of GPs were unaware of the diagnostic algorithm for PE. Clinical probability was rarely assessed and knowledge about D-dimers was poor. Specific training on PE and greater awareness of clinical probability scores may promote knowledge of PE algorithm diagnosis.
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Planquette B, Maurice D, Peron J, Mourin G, Ferre A, Sanchez O, Meyer G. Connaissance de l’algorithme diagnostique de l’embolie pulmonaire en médecine générale. Rev Mal Respir 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2014.10.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mann E, Haastert B, Frühwald T, Sauermann R, Hinteregger M, Hölzl D, Keuerleber S, Scheuringer M, Meyer G. Potentially inappropriate medication in older persons in Austria: A nationwide prevalence study. Eur Geriatr Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2014.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Peyrol J, Meyer G, Desrois M, Bernard M, Obert P, Dangles O, Pechère L, Amiot-Carlin MJ, Riva C. P214: Effet des polyphénols, Hydroxytyrosol et Resvératrol sur la réactivité vasculaire dans un contexte de diabète de type H. NUTR CLIN METAB 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0985-0562(14)70856-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Meyer G. Pulmonary Toxicity of Anticancer Drugs. Ann Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu310.2] [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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Delluc A, Carrier M, Meyer G, Le Gal G. [Should we treat an incidentally discovered pulmonary embolism?]. Rev Med Interne 2014; 35:775-8. [PMID: 25169884 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2014.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2014] [Accepted: 07/28/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Grohs P, Podglajen I, Guerot E, Bellenfant F, Caumont-Prim A, Kac G, Tillecovidin B, Carbonnelle E, Chatellier G, Meyer G, Fagon JY, Gutmann L. Assessment of five screening strategies for optimal detection of carriers of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in intensive care units using daily sampling. Clin Microbiol Infect 2014; 20:O879-86. [PMID: 24807791 DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2014] [Revised: 04/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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There is no consensus on optimal screening procedures for multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (MDRE) in intensive care units (ICUs). Therefore, we assessed five strategies for the detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and high-level expressed AmpC cephalosporinase (HL-CASE) producers. During a 3-month period, a rectal screening swab sample was collected daily from every ICU patient, from the first 24 h to the last day of ICU stay. Samples were plated on MDRE-selective media. Bacteria were identified using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and antibiograms were performed using disk diffusion. MDREs were isolated from 682/2348 (29.0%) screening samples collected from 93/269 (34.6%) patients. Incidences of patients with ESBL and HL-CASE producers were 17.8 and 19.3 per 100 admissions, respectively. In 48/93 patients, MDRE carriage was intermittent. Compared with systematic screening at admission, systematic screening at discharge did not significantly increase the rate of MDRE detection among the 93 patients (62% vs. 70%). In contrast, screening at admission and discharge, screening at admission and weekly thereafter, and screening at admission and weekly thereafter and at discharge significantly increased MDRE detection (77%, p 0.02; 76%, p 0.01; 86%, p<0.001, respectively). The difference in MDRE detection between these strategies relies essentially on the levels of detection of patients with HL-CASE producers. The most reasonable strategy would be to collect two samples, one at admission and one at discharge, which would detect 87.5% of the ESBL strains, 67.3% of the HL-CASE strains and 77.4% of all MDRE strains. This study should facilitate decision-making concerning the most suitable screening policy for MDRE detection in a given ICU setting.
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Meyer G, Sanchez O. Spiral computed tomography for stratification of pulmonary embolism: ready for prime time? Eur Respir J 2014; 43:1554-5. [DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00038414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Hayer T, Meyer G, Brosowski T. Stressverarbeitungsstrategien bei pathologischen Glücksspielern: Auffälligkeiten und Implikationen für die klinische Praxis. SUCHTTHERAPIE 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1374637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Stroh C, Weiner R, Benedix F, Horbach T, Birk D, Luderer D, Ludwig K, Meyer G, Wilhelm B, Wolff S, Knoll C, Manger T. [Bariatric and metabolic surgery in Germany 2012 - results of the quality assurance study on surgery for obesity (data of the German Bariatric Surgery Registry)]. Zentralbl Chir 2014; 139:e1-5. [PMID: 24777601 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1360227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Schwartz J, Penna-Martinez M, Meyer G, Shoghi F, Willenberg H, Ventz M, Seißler J, Hahner S, Harsch I, Badenhoop K. Glucocorticoid receptor polymorphisms rs6198 and rs41423247 and hydrocortisone dose in Addison's disease. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1372148] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Pellerin O, Barral F, Sanchez O, Midulla M, Meyer G, Mismetti P, Sapoval M. Optional vena cava filter placement and 3 months retrievability: results of the PREPIC 2 randomized multicenter trial. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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