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Huth D, Bräscher AK, Tholl S, Fiess J, Birke G, Herrmann C, Jöbges M, Mier D, Witthöft M. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients with post-COVID-19 condition (CBT-PCC): a feasibility trial. Psychol Med 2024; 54:1122-1132. [PMID: 37842765 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723002921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The post-COVID-19 condition describes the persistence or onset of somatic symptoms (e.g. fatigue) after acute COVID-19. Based on an existing cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol, we developed a specialized group intervention for individuals with post-COVID-19 condition. The present study examines the feasibility, acceptance, and effectiveness of the program for inpatients in a neurological rehabilitation setting. METHODS The treatment program comprises eight sessions and includes psychoeducational and experience-based interventions on common psychophysiological mechanisms of persistent somatic symptoms. A feasibility trial was conducted using a one-group design in a naturalistic setting. N = 64 inpatients with a history of mild COVID-19 that fulfilled WHO criteria for post-COVID-19 condition were enrolled. After each session, evaluation forms were completed and psychometric questionnaires on somatic and psychopathological symptom burden were collected pre- and post-intervention. RESULTS The treatment program was well received by participants and therapists. Each session was rated as comprehensible and overall satisfaction with the sessions was high. Pre-post effect sizes (of standard rehabilitation incl. new treatment program; intention-to-treat) showed significantly reduced subjective fatigue (p < 0.05, dav = 0.33) and improved disease coping (ps < 0.05, dav = 0.33-0.49). CONCLUSIONS Our results support the feasibility and acceptance of the newly developed cognitive-behavioral group intervention for individuals with post-COVID-19 condition. Yet, findings have to be interpreted cautiously due to the lack of a control group and follow-up measurement, the small sample size, and a relatively high drop-out rate.
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- Daniel Huth
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Experimental Psychopathology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Experimental Psychopathology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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- Kliniken Schmieder Gailingen, Gailingen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Experimental Psychopathology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Wolf S, Holm SE, Ingwersen T, Bartling C, Bender G, Birke G, Meyer A, Nolte A, Ottes K, Pade O, Peller M, Steinmetz J, Gerloff C, Thomalla G. Pre-stroke socioeconomic status predicts upper limb motor recovery after inpatient neurorehabilitation. Ann Med 2022; 54:1265-1276. [PMID: 35510813 PMCID: PMC9090381 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2059557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with higher mortality rates and the likelihood of receiving less evidence-based treatment after stroke. In contrast, little is known about the impact of SES on recovery after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of SES on long-term recovery after stroke. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a prospective, observational, multicentre study, inpatients were recruited towards the end of rehabilitation. The 12-month follow-up focussed on upper limb motor recovery, measured by the Fugl-Meyer score. A clinically relevant improvement of ≥5.25 points was considered recovery. Patient-centric measures such as the Patient-reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Health (PROMIS-10 PH) provided secondary outcomes. Information on schooling, vocational training, income and occupational status pre-stroke entered a multidimensional SES index. Multivariate logistic regression models calculating odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding confidence intervals (CIs) were applied. SES was added to an initial model including age, sex and baseline neurological deficit. Additional exploratory analyses examined the association between SES and outpatient treatment. RESULTS One hundred and seventy-six patients were enrolled of whom 98 had SES and long-term recovery data. Model comparisons showed the SES-model superior to the initial model (Akaike information criterion (AIC): 123 vs. 120, Pseudo R2: 0.09 vs. 0.13). The likelihood of motor recovery (OR = 17.12, 95%CI = 1.31; 224.18) and PROMIS-10 PH improvement (OR = 20.76, 95%CI = 1.28; 337.11) were significantly increased with higher SES, along with more frequent use of outpatient therapy (p = .02). CONCLUSIONS Higher pre-stroke SES is associated with better long-term recovery after discharge from rehabilitation. Understanding these factors can improve outpatient long-term stroke care and lead to better recovery.KEY MESSAGEHigher pre-stroke socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with better long-term recovery after discharge from rehabilitation both in terms of motor function and self-reported health status.Higher SES is associated with significantly higher utilization of outpatient therapies.Discharge management of rehabilitation clinics should identify and address socioeconomic factors in order to detect individual needs and to improve outpatient recovery. Article registration: clinicaltrials.gov NCT04119479.
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- S Wolf
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Neurological Rehabilitation, MEDICLIN Klinikum Soltau, Soltau, Germany
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- Department Neurology, RehaCentrum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Neurological Rehabilitation, MEDICLIN Klinikum Soltau, Soltau, Germany
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- Department Neurology, VAMED Klinik Geesthacht, Geesthacht, Germany
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- Department Neurology, RehaCentrum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Neurological Rehabilitation, Klinikum Bad Bramstedt, Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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- Department Neurology, VAMED Rehaklinik Damp, Damp, Germany
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- Clinic for Neurological Rehabilitation, Klinikum Bad Bramstedt, Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Ingwersen T, Wolf S, Birke G, Schlemm E, Bartling C, Bender G, Meyer A, Nolte A, Ottes K, Pade O, Peller M, Steinmetz J, Gerloff C, Thomalla G. Long-term recovery of upper limb motor function and self-reported health: results from a multicenter observational study 1 year after discharge from rehabilitation. Neurol Res Pract 2021; 3:66. [PMID: 34955097 PMCID: PMC8711154 DOI: 10.1186/s42466-021-00164-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Impaired motor functions after stroke are common and negatively affect patients' activities of daily living and quality of life. In particular, hand motor function is essential for daily activities, but often returns slowly and incompletely after stroke. However, few data are available on the long-term dynamics of motor recovery and self-reported health status after stroke. The Interdisciplinary Platform for Rehabilitation Research and Innovative Care of Stroke Patients (IMPROVE) project aims to address this knowledge gap by studying the clinical course of recovery after inpatient rehabilitation. Methods In this prospective observational longitudinal multicenter study, patients were included towards the end of inpatient rehabilitation after ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Follow-up examination was performed at three, six, and twelve months after enrollment. Motor function was assessed by the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), grip and pinch strength, and the nine-hole peg test. In addition, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System 10-Question Short Form (PROMIS-10) was included. Linear mixed effect models were fitted to analyze change over time. To study determinants of hand motor function, patients with impaired hand function at baseline were grouped into improvers and non-improvers according to hand motor function after twelve months. Results A total of 176 patients were included in the analysis. Improvement in all motor function scores and PROMIS-10 was shown up to 1 year after inpatient rehabilitation. FMA scores improved by an estimate of 5.0 (3.7–6.4) points per year. In addition, patient-reported outcome measures increased by 2.5 (1.4–3.6) and 2.4 (1.4–3.4) per year in the physical and mental domain of PROMIS-10. In the subgroup analysis non-improvers showed to be more often female (15% vs. 55%, p = 0.0155) and scored lower in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (25 [23–27] vs. 22 [20.5–24], p = 0.0252). Conclusions Continuous improvement in motor function and self-reported health status is observed up to 1 year after inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Demographic and clinical parameters associated with these improvements need further investigation. These results may contribute to the further development of the post-inpatient phase of stroke rehabilitation. Trial registration: The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04119479).
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- Thies Ingwersen
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- RehaCentrum Hamburg GmbH, Martinistraße 66, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- MediClin Klinikum Soltau, Oeninger Weg 59, 29614, Soltau, Germany
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- VAMED Klinik Geesthacht, Johannes-Ritter-Straße 100, 21502, Geesthacht, Germany
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- RehaCentrum Hamburg GmbH, Martinistraße 66, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Klinikum Bad Bramstedt, Klinik Für Neurologische Rehabilitation, Oskar-Alexander-Straße 26, 24576, Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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- VAMED Rehaklinik Damp, Seute-Deern-Ring 30, 24351, Damp, Germany
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- Klinikum Bad Bramstedt, Klinik Für Neurologische Rehabilitation, Oskar-Alexander-Straße 26, 24576, Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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Birke G, Wolf S, Ingwersen T, Bartling C, Bender G, Meyer A, Nolte A, Ottes K, Pade O, Peller M, Steinmetz J, Gerloff C, Thomalla G. Protocol for a multicenter observational prospective study of functional recovery from stroke beyond inpatient rehabilitation - The Interdisciplinary Platform for Rehabilitation Research and Innovative Care of Stroke Patients (IMPROVE). Neurol Res Pract 2020; 2:10. [PMID: 33324916 PMCID: PMC7650143 DOI: 10.1186/s42466-020-00056-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Stroke and its long-term consequences pose major challenges for the lives of those affected and healthcare systems. Neurological rehabilitation therefore primarily attempts to improve function in order to increase independence in activities of daily living, and to enable social participation. There is only scarce data on dynamics of functional recovery after patients discharge from inpatient neurological rehabilitation. Even less is known about the patient's perspective on long-term recovery from stroke. The Interdisciplinary Platform for Rehabilitation Research and Innovative Care of Stroke Patients (IMPROVE) aims to address this knowledge gap by providing new insights into the dynamics and extent of functional recovery from stroke beyond inpatient rehabilitation treatment. Methods We provide the protocol for an observational, longitudinal, multicenter study conducted in an Universitary Stroke Center in cooperation with five Neurological Rehabilitation Centers in Northern Germany. Patients who suffered from ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke will be enrolled by the end of inpatient rehabilitation and followed up to 1 year. In addition, a group of chronic stroke patients and a group of craniocerebral trauma patients will be enrolled as a comparison group. Data on stroke characteristics, vascular risk factors, co-morbidities, social support, and demographics will be recorded. Comprehensive clinical evaluation will be performed at baseline, three, six, and twelve months after enrollment. The assessments and scores used reflect the three components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), some of them are tests regularly used in rehabilitation settings. Tests of motor function, cognition, and mood are included, as are tests of self-reported health-related quality of life. Primary outcome measure is a hand motor score, built by the sum of the hand items of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment as an objective measurement of hand function at 12 months after enrollment. Predictors of the primary outcome will be analyzed using linear regression analysis. Perspective The results of IMPROVE will inform about the long-term dynamics of functional stroke recovery after patients' discharge from inpatient rehabilitation and will provide insights into the association of clinical and demographic factors with recovery of function. Trial registration The protocol is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04119479).
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- Gunnar Birke
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- RehaCentrum Hamburg GmbH, Martinistraße 66, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- MediClin Klinikum Soltau, Oeninger Weg 59, 29614 Soltau, Germany
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- VAMED Klinik Geesthacht, Johannes-Ritter-Straße 100, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- RehaCentrum Hamburg GmbH, Martinistraße 66, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Klinikum Bad Bramstedt, Klinik für Neurologische Rehabilitation, Oskar-Alexander-Straße 26, 24576 Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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- VAMED Rehaklinik Damp, Seute-Deern-Ring 30, 24351 Damp, Germany
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- Klinikum Bad Bramstedt, Klinik für Neurologische Rehabilitation, Oskar-Alexander-Straße 26, 24576 Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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Birke G. Immuno-globulin metabolism. Bibl Haematol 2015; 29:543-50. [PMID: 4178103 DOI: 10.1159/000384667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Birke G. The normal synthesis, catabolism, and distribution of albumin and gamma-globulin. Bibl Haematol 2015; 23:1082-8. [PMID: 4161070 DOI: 10.1159/000384415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The reaction between isopropylamine and isopropylammonium hexachloroantimonate(V) yields a red product of the composition C12H40Cl8N4Sb. The X-ray structure analysis showed that this is a mixed valence compound of SbCl6
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- G. Birke
- Anorganisch-chemisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg
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- Anorganisch-chemisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg
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- Anorganisch-chemisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg
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Synaptic inhibition can be viewed as a counterbalance of synaptic excitation. However, multiple recent studies at the cellular and network level show that inhibition serves a variety of additional, highly specific functions in the mammalian nervous system. At the molecular and cellular level, inhibitory synapses express diverse postsynaptic reversal potentials, kinetics, plasticity, and pharmacological modulation. This heterogeneity corresponds to the complexity of inhibition at the network level, where interneurons are now perceived as diverse and highly specific organizers of coherent activity patterns. We review some important new developments in the molecular, cellular and network physiology of inhibition. It turns out that understanding inhibition is a key to understanding neuronal network behaviour and, ultimately, may provide important clues for the development of novel therapeutic strategies in neuro-psychiatric diseases.
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- G Birke
- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 326, Heidelberg, Germany
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO, Olhagen B, Plantin LO, Ahlinder S. Gatabolism and Distribution of Gammaglobulin A Preliminary Study with 131I-labelled Gammaglobulin. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1963.tb17443.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Birke G. [Can primary health care solve the health care crisis?]. Lakartidningen 1991; 88:710-2. [PMID: 2002734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- G Birke
- Medicinkliniken, Huddinge sjukhus
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Olhagen B, Birke G, Plantin LO, Ahlinder S. Isotope studies of gammaglobulin catabolism in collagen disordersa. Scand J Rheumatol 1980; 9:88-93. [PMID: 19919344 DOI: 10.3109/03009746309165099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- B Olhagen
- Rheumatologic Clinic, the Karolinska Hospital, King Gustaf V's Research Institute and the Medical Clinic, the Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Nováková V, Birke G, Plantin LO, Wretlind A. A perfluorochemical oxygen carrier (fluosol-43) in a synthetic medium used for perfusion of isolated rat liver. Acta Physiol Scand 1976; 98:356-65. [PMID: 998284 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.1976.tb10320.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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An emulsion of perfluorotributylamine (Fluosol-43) was used as substitute for the gas-carrying function of erythrocytes in a synthetic medium for perfusion of isolated rat liver. The efficiency and effect of this synthetic gas-carrier were evaluated from measurements of the concentrations of rat albumin, the unsaturated vitamin B12-binding capacity of small-molecular-size vitamin B12-binding proteins (UBBC of SBP), urea nitrogen, glucose, sodium, potassium, alanine amino transferase (ALAT) in the medium, and the incorporation of 14C-lysine into the circulating proteins. Secretion of bile, portal pressure, PO2, PCO2 and pH in the affluent and the effluent mediums were also measured. The results demonstrate that the oxygen-carrying capacity of the medium and the metabolic functions of the liver were higher, and the liver damage less, when the medium included Fluosol-43 than without it. The albumin synthesis and the secretion of bile were as high as has been reported for perfusions with erythrocytes. This indicates that the oxygen carried by the Fluosol-43 was utilised by the liver, and that the metabolic functions were not adversely affected during 4 h of perfusion by the medium containing Fluosol-43.
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Birke G, Latscha HP, Schmidt A. Untersuchungen �ber das Reaktionsverhalten von Antimonpentachlorid. III [1]. Zur Reaktion von Antimon (V)-chlorid mit Methylisocyanat. Z Anorg Allg Chem 1976. [DOI: 10.1002/zaac.19764240313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Stjärne L, Kaijser L, Mathé A, Birke G. Specific and unspecific removal of circulating noradrenaline in pulmonary and systemic vascular beds in man. Acta Physiol Scand 1975; 95:46-53. [PMID: 1180103 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.1975.tb10023.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In order to study the extent and degree of specificity of the removal of circulating noradrenaline (NA) from the blood stream, during a single passage through the vascular beds of the lungs and of the forearm musculature of unanaesthetized, healthy young men, the following radiometric method was used: A misture of 3H-NA with 14C-inulin and 125I-labelled human serum albumin was injected proximally to the bed under study; six serial blood smaples were drawn distally to it, with about 15 s interval, and the disappearance of 3H-NA relatively to that of 14C-inulin and 125I-albumin was determined. 3H-NA was found to be removed from the blood stream in both these vascular beds. However, in the forearm the removal of 3H-NA was much greater, and apparently to a large extent due to specific trapping in the tissues, since the clearance of 3H-NA over the vascular bed of the forearm markedly exceeded that of 14C-inulin. During passage through the lungs removal of 3H-NA was less marked, and apparently largely unspecific, since it was initially essentially equal to that of 14C-inulin. This suggests that removal of circulating ergones of small molecular size, from the blood stream passing through the lungs, may occur initially by unspecific filtration/diffusion. Their subsequent fate would depend on whether the extraluminal tissues, supplied by the lung circulation, possess specific mechanisms for concentrating and/or inactivating each particular compound.
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Nováková V, Birke G, Plantin LO, Wretlind A. Studies on isolated rat liver perfused by perfluoro-compound emulsion. Fed Proc 1975; 34:1488-92. [PMID: 1126446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Isolated rat livers were perfused for 6 hours by different types of cell-free synthetic media. Some of the media included perfluoro-compounds as an oxygen carrier. The value of the perfusion medium as blood substitute was judged on the basis of observations and measurements of a number of parameters. These were: secretion of bile, fluid pressure in the portal vein, the level of GPT (ALAT) transaminase, urea nitrogen, and glucose in the perfusate. The rate of albumin synthesis and the rate of 14-C-lysine incorporated into circulating proteins were also measured. It was found that perfusion of the isolated rat liver with the TC-199 Difco medium containing the perfluoro-compound FC-80 emulsion maintained the liver in a good condition demonstrated, among other things, by the synthesis of albumin and other proteins. The liver could be kept in a good functional condition during 6 hours perfusion with this cell-free medium. With all the other types of perfusate tested the liver did not synthesize proteins. The isolated rat liver seems to be both convenient and advantageous for testing the perfusion media with respect to their capacity to maintain important metabolic functions.
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Nováková V, Birke G, Plantin LO. Synthesis of serum albumin in isolated rat liver perfused by a synthetic medium with fluorocarbon FC-80 emulsion as oxygen carrier. Acta Physiol Scand 1974; 92:289-302. [PMID: 4454988 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.1974.tb05748.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Waller HD, Birke G, Tigges FJ, Benöhr HC. [Glutathione content and glutathione reducing enzymes in red blood cells of different age (author's transl)]. Klin Wochenschr 1974; 52:179-84. [PMID: 4837119 DOI: 10.1007/bf01614394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Birke G, Thor T. [How to plan, administer and run health care (services) in the best way?]. Lakartidningen 1974; 71:591-3. [PMID: 4209561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Birke G, Johnels AG, Plantin LO, Sjöstrand B, Skerfving S, Westermark T. Studies on humans exposed to methyl mercury through fish consumption. Arch Environ Health 1972; 25:77-91. [PMID: 5045067 DOI: 10.1080/00039896.1972.10666141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Birke G. ["Rationalize the medical education. A student can be a surgeon after 8 years"]. Nord Med 1972; 87:70-2. [PMID: 5027850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The greatly increased energy requirements of patients with extensive burns may be reduced by: (1) treatment of the patient in a warm, dry environment; (2) use of homograft as a temporary dressing, and (3) supplementation of the oral diet by intravenous (i. v.) infusions of Intralipid and solutions of carbohydrates and amino acids. Three patients with very extensive burns treated according to these methods survived.
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Liljedahl G, Birke G, Carlsson LA, von Euler U. [Metabolic disturbances in burns]. Nord Med 1971; 86:909. [PMID: 5570871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO, Nylén SO. [Clinical results of burn therapy]. Nord Med 1971; 86:908-9. [PMID: 5570870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Standau H, Birke G. [A case of mycosis fungoides (in lues latens seropositiva) with radiographically detectable pulmonary granulomas]. Z Haut Geschlechtskr 1971; 46:379-385. [PMID: 5580993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Plantin LO, Ahlinder S, Norberg R, Birke G. The distribution of proteins between intra- and extravascular spaces in health and disease. Acta Med Scand 1971; 189:309-14. [PMID: 5115506 DOI: 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1971.tb04381.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Birke G. [Hospital diet--a medical matter. Internal medicine aspects]. Lakartidningen 1970; 67:5111-3. [PMID: 5480983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Liljedahl SO, Birke G, Davies J, Plantin LO, Reizenstien P. [The importance of wound factors for protein metabolism]. Nord Med 1970; 84:1342. [PMID: 5479542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Rytter M, Birke G. [Case report on gold therapy of rheumatoid polyarthritis and its complications]. Dtsch Gesundheitsw 1970; 25:1695-9. [PMID: 5470465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO, Nylén B. [The treatment of extensive burns]. Lakartidningen 1970; 67:3760-70. [PMID: 4917122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Liljedalh SO, Birke G, Carlson LA, von Euler U. [Lipids and catecholamines in burn injuries]. Nord Med 1970; 84:927. [PMID: 5432121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Birke G, Barr PO, Liljedahl SO, Nylén B. [Clinical result in burn injuries treated with dry warm air]. Nord Med 1970; 84:927. [PMID: 5432120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Ahlinder S, Birke G, Norberg R, Plantin LO, Reizenstein P. Metabolism and distribution of IgG in patients confined to prolonged and strict bed-rest. Acta Med Scand 1970; 187:267-70. [PMID: 5447090 DOI: 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1970.tb02942.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO, Norberg R. Studies on burns. XI. Immunoglobulin and alpha 2 macroglobulin patterns and bacterial flora during treatment of burns with warm dry air. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg 1969; 3:39-48. [PMID: 4188953 DOI: 10.3109/02844316909036693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Barr PO, Birke G, Liljedahl SO, Plantin LO. Studies on burns. X. Changes in BMR and evaporative water loss in the treatment of severe burns with warm dry air. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg 1969; 3:30-8. [PMID: 4903749 DOI: 10.3109/02844316909036692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Birke G, Norberg R, Plantin LO, Ericsson H, Olhagen B, Wetterfors J. [Protein disturbances and protein therapy]. Lakartidningen 1968; 65:4358-72 passim. [PMID: 4192632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO. [Preparedness for medical catastrophes. 1. Treatment of shock]. Lakartidningen 1968; 65:1205-1209. [PMID: 5743138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Barr PO, Birke G, Liliedal' SO. [The treatment of thermal burns with dry, warm air]. Eksp Khir Anesteziol 1968; 13:39-43. [PMID: 5670764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO. [Modern therapy of burns]. Lakartidningen 1968; 65:887-99. [PMID: 4177636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO. [Once more: burns and rheomacrodex. Comments on the criticism of Allgöwer and Gruber on our work in Schweiz. med. Wschr. 96,525(1966)]. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1967; 97:823-5. [PMID: 5592583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Birke G, Jacobsson F, Liljedahl SO, Plantin LO, Wetterfors J. Catabolism of albumin and gamma globulin after treatment with ionising radiation to the abdomen. Acta Radiol Ther Phys Biol 1967; 6:113-21. [PMID: 4165259 DOI: 10.3109/02841856709138570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO, Plantin LO, Rieger A. Blood volume and plasma protein. I. Changes in blood volume and plasma proteins after bleeding in the splenectomized dog. Acta Chir Scand 1966; 132:477-92. [PMID: 5972551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO. [Treatment of shock due to burn injuries]. Nord Med 1966; 76:1137-8. [PMID: 5918557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Asén P, Böttiger LE, Engstedt L, Liljedahl SO, Zetterström B, Birke G. Studies on trauma. II. Anaemia following fractures and operations for non-union. Acta Chir Scand 1966; 131:387-401. [PMID: 5336539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Birke G, Liljedahl SO. [Kidney injuries in extensive burns with regard to treatment with rheomacrodex]. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1966; 96:525-533. [PMID: 5984008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Birke G. [Down with the walls and let the clinical research expand]. Lakartidningen 1965; 62:4226-30. [PMID: 5330275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Asén P, Böttiger LE, Liljedahl SO, Zetterström B, Birke G, Engstedt L. Studies on trauma. 1. Intravascular aggregation of erythrocytes and changes in serum proteins and protein-bound carbohydrates. Acta Chir Scand 1965; 130:399-410. [PMID: 5863981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Birke G, Wadström LB. Progynon, a depot preparation with oestrogenic action, in the treatment of prostatic carcinoma. Acta Chir Scand 1965; 130:388-92. [PMID: 5842513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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