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Findlay A, Harms M, Pestronk A, Weihl C. Novel homozygous recessive MYH2 variant associated with an autosomal dominant clinical pathological phenotype. Neuromuscul Disord 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.06.332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Harms M. 100th anniversary of Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy 2014; 100:93. [PMID: 24815011 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Cottenie E, Kochanski A, Jordanova A, Baets J, Rasic VM, Quinlivan R, Lunn M, Hanna M, Zuchner S, Harms M, Choi B, Reilly M, Houlden H. P57 IGHMBP2 mutations cause recessive axonal neuropathy: Genetic and functional characterisation in seven families. Neuromuscul Disord 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-8966(14)70073-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sterner B, Harms M, Weigandt M, Windbergs M, Lehr CM. Crystal suspensions of poorly soluble peptides for intra-articular application: a novel approach for biorelevant assessment of their in vitro release. Int J Pharm 2013; 461:46-53. [PMID: 24280019 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Crystal suspensions of 3 poorly soluble peptides (MSC1, 2 and 3), intended for intra-articular administration were prepared and in vitro release was tested by a modified USP IV apparatus, combined with a dialysis system. Half-lives of release profiles were ∼5 days for MSC1 and ∼0.5 days for MSC2 and MSC3, showing the potential to achieve sustained exposure from crystal suspensions after intra-articular administration. The in vitro release setup discriminated between (i) different formulations, (ii) different concentrations of API and (iii) different APIs. In addition it was shown that this method allows the modification of release conditions in order to gain more biorelevance for in vitro release testing in the field of intra-articular application: the influence of synovial fluid components hyaluronic acid and albumin was demonstrated, showing prolonged half-lives for suspensions containing 2.5% bovine serum albumin (5 days) and accelerated release rates for suspensions containing 1% sodium hyaluronate (2.5 days) in comparison to a suspension in phosphate buffered saline (4 days). Furthermore, it was demonstrated that release rates of a suspension containing an artificial synovial fluid were in accordance with suspensions containing bovine synovial fluid (t1/2∼4 days).
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- B Sterner
- Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany; Pharmbiotec GmbH, Campus C 2.2, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany
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- Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany; Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 366, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Pharmbiotec GmbH, Campus C 2.2, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany; Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, Campus A 4.1, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany; Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland, Campus 2.3, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany.
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- Pharmbiotec GmbH, Campus C 2.2, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany; Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, Campus A 4.1, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany; Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland, Campus 2.3, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany
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Harms M. Geschichte der Genfer Klinik für Haut- und Geschlechtskrankheiten. Akt Dermatol 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1344579] [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: 10/26/2022]
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- M. Harms
- Abteilung für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Genf
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Costa L, Lin C, Grossi D, Mancini M, Swisher A, Cook C, Vaughn D, Elkins M, Sheikh U, Moore A, Jull G, Craik R, Maher C, Guirro R, Marques A, Harms M, Brooks D, Simoneau G, Strupstad J. Registrierung Klinischer Studien. physioscience 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1335485] [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: 10/26/2022]
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- L. Costa
- International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors
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- International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors
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- Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy/Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia
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- Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy/Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia
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- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
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- Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
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- Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
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- Journal of Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine
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- Physical Therapy & Research/Fisioterapia e Pesquisa
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- Physical Therapy & Research/Fisioterapia e Pesquisa
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- Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
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- Tidsskriftet Fysioterapeuten/Norwegian Journal of Physiotherapy
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Harms M, Sommerville R, Allred P, Bell S, Ma D, Cooper P, Lopate G, Pestronk A, Weihl C, Baloh R. Exome Sequencing Reveals DNAJB6 Mutations in Dominantly-Inherited Myopathy (S55.004). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.s55.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Harms M, Cady J, Allred P, Bali T, Libby RT, Pestronk A, Ravits J, Baloh R. Comprehensive Screening of Known ALS Genes in a Large ALS Cohort Using Pooled-Sample Sequencing (P05.163). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.p05.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Baloh R, Harms M, Ori-McKenney K, Scoto M, Tuck E, Bell S, Ma D, Masi S, Allred P, Al-Lozi M, Reilly M, Miller L, Jani-Acsadi A, Pestronk A, Shy M, Muntoni F, Vallee R. Mutations in the Tail Domain of DYNC1H1 Cause Dominant Spinal Muscular Atrophy (S05.007). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.s05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Scoto M, Baloh R, Cirak S, Harms M, Cooper P, Feng L, Sewry C, Manzur A, Muntoni F. P86 Cytoplasmic Dynein Heavy Chain 1 causes autosomal recessive congenital distal SMA. Neuromuscul Disord 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-8966(12)70094-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Petrignani M, Harms M, Verhoef L, van Hunen R, Swaan C, van Steenbergen J, Boxman I, Peran I Sala R, Ober H, Vennema H, Koopmans M, van Pelt W. Update: a food-borne outbreak of hepatitis A in the Netherlands related to semi-dried tomatoes in oil, January-February 2010. Euro Surveill 2010; 15:19572. [PMID: 20504389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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Between 31 December 2009 and 10 February 2010, 13 patients were infected by an identical hepatitis A virus strain not previously detected in the Netherlands. They had not been abroad and were widely distributed over the Netherlands. A case-control study including 12 cases and 44 controls identified semi-dried tomatoes in oil as the source of the outbreak (odds ratio: 20.0; 95% confidence interval: 1.5-274). The virus was not detected in any of 81 tested food samples. International trace-back is still ongoing.
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- M Petrignani
- Department of Infectious Disease Control, Municipal Health Service (GGD Zuid-Holland West), Zoetermeer, the Netherlands.
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Petrignani M, Harms M, Verhoef L, van Hunen R, Swaan C, van Steenbergen J, Boxman I, Peran i Sala R, Ober HJ, Vennema H, Koopmans M, van Pelt W. Update: A food-borne outbreak of hepatitis A in the Netherlands related to semi-dried tomatoes in oil, January-February 2010. Euro Surveill 2010. [DOI: 10.2807/ese.15.20.19572-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Between 31 December 2009 and 10 February 2010, 13 patients were infected by an identical hepatitis A virus strain not previously detected in the Netherlands. They had not been abroad and were widely distributed over the Netherlands. A case-control study including 12 cases and 44 controls identified semi-dried tomatoes in oil as the source of the outbreak (odds ratio: 20.0; 95% confidence interval: 1.5-274). The virus was not detected in any of 81 tested food samples. International trace-back is still ongoing.
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- M Petrignani
- Department of Infectious Disease Control, Municipal Health Service (GGD Zuid-Holland West), Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Infectious Diseases and Screening, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Disease Control, Municipal Health Service (GGD Zuid-Holland West), Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
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- Preparedness and Response Unit, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Preparedness and Response Unit, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Voedsel en Waren Autoriteit), Zutphen, the Netherlands
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- Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Voedsel en Waren Autoriteit), the Hague, the Netherlands
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- Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Voedsel en Waren Autoriteit), Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Infectious Diseases and Screening, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Infectious Diseases and Screening, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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Laugier P, Posternak F, Harms M. Démonstrations. Dermatology 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000251006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Laugier P, Hunziker N, Harms M, Bader C, Chavaz P. Démonstrations de la Clinique universitaire de Dermatologie de Genève. Dermatology 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000249952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 11/19/2022] Open
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Duvanel T, Harms M, Mérot Y, Saurat JH. Evaluation of Prophylactic Benzathine-Penicillin in the Prevention of Recurrent Erysipelas. Dermatology 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000249253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Harms M, Masouyé I, Chavaz P, Saurat JH. Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis. Dermatology 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000247944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Nawwar MAM, Hussein SAM, Ayoub NA, Hofmann K, Linscheid M, Harms M, Wende K, Lindequist U. Aphyllin, the first isoferulic acid glycoside and other phenolics from Tamarix aphylla flowers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 64:342-7. [PMID: 19530447 DOI: 10.1002/chin.200937206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The first glycosylated isoferulic acid, isoferulic acid 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside, together with the new phenolics, tamarixetin 3,3'-di-sodium sulphate and dehydrodigallic acid dimetyl ester have been characterized from a flower extract of Tamarix aphylla. The structures were established on the basis of spectral data. The extract exhibited a distinct radical scavenging effect and to improve the viability of human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells). Also, the known isoferulic acid and ferulic acid which have been determined to be the major components of the investigated extract by HPLC/ESI mass spectrometric screening have been separated, characterized and evaluated as active antioxidants and as cell activity stimulating agents as well.
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- M A M Nawwar
- Department of Phytochemistry, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Center, Dokki, Egypt.
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Ayoub NA, Hussein SA, Hashim AN, Hegazi NM, Linscheid M, Harms M, Wende K, Lindequist U, Nawwar MAM. Bone mineralization enhancing activity of a methoxyellagic acid glucoside from a Feijoa sellowiana leaf extract. Pharmazie 2009; 64:137-141. [PMID: 19320288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The capability of an aqueous methanol extract obtained from the leaves of Feijoa sellowiana Berg. on possible prevention and treatment of osteoporosis has been examined by evaluating its stimulating effect on the two human osteoblastic cell lines HOS58 and SaOS-2. The extract was found to increase significantly the mineralization of cultivated human bone cell, whereby a clear increment (15.3 +/- 2.7%) in von Kossa positive area was determined when administering 25 microg/ml leaf extract. A phytochemical investigation of the extract has demonstrated the high phenolic content and led to the isolation and identification of twenty three of them, among which the new 3-methoxyellagic acid 4-O-beta-glucopyranoside was fully identified. All structures were elucidated on the basis of conventional analytical methods and confirmed by FTMS, 1D- and 2D-NMR data. The new compound was found to cause a significant increase of mineralized area at 20 microg/mL, while at lower concentrations the effect was not significant. However, an increase of the number of mineralized spots (nodules) at all tested concentrations of the compound was observed.
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- N A Ayoub
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Lebeau S, Braun RP, Masouyé I, Perrinaud A, Harms M, Borradori L. Acquired Melanocytic Naevus in Childhood Vulval Pemphigoid. Dermatology 2006; 213:159-62. [PMID: 16902297 DOI: 10.1159/000093859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2005] [Accepted: 02/25/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Eruptive epidermolysis bullosa (EB) naevi comprise a subset of melanocytic naevi with atypical features that characteristically occur in areas of former blistering in patients suffering from hereditary EB. OBSERVATION The case is reported of a girl who presented with pruritus, blistering and erosions of the vulval region. Clinical and immunopathological features were consistent with the diagnosis of childhood vulval pemphigoid. In the course of the disease, she developed an atypical melanocytic naevus on the left labium at a site of former blistering. Although its clinical and dermoscopic features resembled malignant melanoma, the lesion completely regressed clinically during the 24-month follow-up. CONCLUSION This is the first report describing the development of a melanocytic naevus at sites of blistering in an auto-immune subepidermal blistering disease in childhood. Our observation extends the spectrum of disorders, in addition to the group of congenital EB, in which 'eruptive' atypical melanocytic naevi may occur. Knowledge of this complication is important for appropriate management and follow-up and to avoid radical surgery.
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- S Lebeau
- Clinic of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Thielen AM, Stucki L, Braun RP, Masouyé I, Germanier L, Harms M, Salomon D, Borradori L. Multiple cutaneous osteomas of the face associated with chronic inflammatory acne. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2006; 20:321-6. [PMID: 16503897 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01425.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Multiple miliary osteoma cutis of the face represents a rare and frequently unrecognized complication of chronic inflammatory acne. Their differentiation from microcomedones and macrocomedones may be challenging. The case of a 46-year-old Asian woman who suffered from chronic inflammatory acne is described. She had multiple papular lesions of the cheeks that did not respond to various topical and systemic therapies including oral isotretinoin. Light microscopy studies as well as ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan investigations demonstrated the presence of multiple osteoma cutis. Needle microincisions followed by mechanical extirpation of the bony formation resulted in a considerable cosmetic improvement of her skin disease. Knowledge of this rare complication of acne is mandatory, as its treatment is different from that of retentional and inflammatory acne and frequently relies on surgical modalities. Our novel technique consisting of needle microincisions with curettage of the lesions is simple and safe, leading to good cosmetic results.
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- A M Thielen
- Clinique et Policlinique de Dermatologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland
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Alopecia areata is a frequent cause of hair loss. The origin of disease is not fully understood. However there are indications for a T-cell mediated autoimmune process. Genetic, immunologic and psychologic factors are important for the outbreak of disease. Most patients show localized patches of acute hair loss, where regrowth is observed spontaneously or with simple topical treatment within few months. In up to 15% of patients severe forms of disease can develop with total scalp (alopecia totalis) or scalp and body hair loss (alopecia universalis). There are only few known risk factors for development of a severe form. Although spontaneous remission is possible in these cases, it occurs rarely and treatment is difficult. Multifocal alopecia areata responds to intravenous high-dose corticosteroids. Topical immunotherapy with diphenylcyclopropenone (DPC) or PUVA therapy may be effective in longstanding and widespread disease. The unpredictable course of disease is a major handicap for clinical trials and treatment recommendations. Contact of patients with self-help organisations may be of help for coping with the disease.
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- A Friedli
- Policlinique de la Dermatologie, Hopital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève
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We have observed 3 cases of vulvodynia after CO2 laser (pulse or scan) treatment of condylomata acuminata (n = 1) or bowenoid papulosis (n = 2) of the female genital mucosa. Laser treatment was associated with a considerable delay in healing (3-4 months) and chronic pain. The histology of the treated areas showed a scar tissue and severe mucosal atrophy. The occurrence of painful scars following CO2 laser treatment could be related to an inadequate laser technique considering the morphology of the vagina.
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- C Tschanz
- Department of Dermatology, DHURDV, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
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Two patients with alopecia syphilitica are presented. Moth-eaten alopecia is the most typical look of secondary syphilis on the scalp. With the decrease in syphilis cases in western countries, this rarer clinical manifestation tends to be misdiagnosed.
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- A Friedli
- Department of Dermatology, DHURDV, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
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Maksan SM, Schmidt E, Schmidt J, Ryschich E, Gebhard M, Harms M, Klar E, Herfarth C. Impairment of immune response after percutaneous low-dose radiation in hepatocellular carcinoma in rats. Eur J Cancer 2001. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(01)81262-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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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Pedrazzetti P, Harms M. [What is your diagnosis? Mandibular dental fistula. Syn: dentogenic fistula, cutaneous dental sinus]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2000; 89:1775-1778. [PMID: 11109915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- P Pedrazzetti
- Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire Département de Neurosciences cliniques et Dermatologie, Genève
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- M Harms
- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Geneva, Switzerland
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Harms M. Making safety fun. Occup Health Saf 2000; 69:94, 96. [PMID: 11056909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- M Harms
- Cooper Power Systems, Waukesha, Wis., USA.
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Pechère M, Wunderli W, Trellu-Toutous L, Harms M, Saura JH, Krischer J. Treatment of acyclovir-resistant herpetic ulceration with topical foscarnet and antiviral sensitivity analysis. Dermatology 2000; 197:278-80. [PMID: 9812037 DOI: 10.1159/000018014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can produce persistent mucocutaneous disease in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In this case report, we evaluate the efficacy, safety and viral resistance after topical foscarnet in severe genital ulceration due to acyclovir-resistant HSV-2. CASE REPORT A 45-year-old African woman was known for an HIV infection with severe immunosuppression (CD4 <100/mm3). She had received a long-term prophylaxis with acyclovir (400 mg b.i.d.) for a recurrent genital herpes. Few weeks after stopping this prophylaxis, she developed large genital ulcerations progressing despite valacyclovir treatment (1,000 mg t.i.d.). Cultures were positive for HSV-2, resistance to acyclovir was shown by the plaque reduction assay and topical foscarnet was tried. Treatment consisted of a 20-min application of topical foscarnet 2.4% twice a day. Dramatic improvement was observed with rapid antalgia, and cicatrization of the genital ulcerations was observed after 50 days. HSV could not be detected on the mucosal surface. Initially, HSV-2 was resistant to acyclovir but sensitive to foscarnet. After 1 month of topical treatment, HSV-2 became sensitive to acyclovir and was still sensitive to foscarnet. Finally, after 6 weeks of treatment, no virus could be detected by culture. CONCLUSION Topical foscarnet (2.4%) is a convenient treatment for chronic genital herpes. Resistance to acyclovir disappears few weeks after stopping this drug and sensitivity to foscarnet persists during the 50 days of treatment.
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- M Pechère
- Department of Dermatology, DHURDV, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Lübbe J, Valiton A, Pedrazetti P, Arechalde A, Harms M. [Vulvodynia and facticious urticaria]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2000; 127:377-9. [PMID: 10844257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The term vulvodynia describes a multifactorial syndrome of chronic vulvar discomfort with burning, itching, pain, and dyspareunia. Due to the paucity of clinical signs, this syndrome is often perceived as a predominantly psychiatric problem. A context of symptomatic dermographism has been reported in rare instances. PATIENTS AND METHODS In our interdisciplinary consultation of vulvar dermatology, we routinely look for the presence of facticious urticaria. In the last 17 months, we observed 14 patients with an association of facticious urticaria and vulvodynia. RESULTS The principal symptoms were itching and burning. Sexual intercourse, tight clothes, and stress were most often cited as aggravating factors. The efficacy of a systemic antihistaminic treatment observed in our patients suggests that certain cases of vulvodynia might be an expression of symptomatic dermographism. DISCUSSION Therefore, a check-up for chronic vulvar discomfort should comprise a test for the presence of facticious whealing. The prevalence of a causal relationship between chronic vulvar discomfort and facticious whealing remains to be established.
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- J Lübbe
- Policliniques de Dermatologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires, Genève, Suisse
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We describe a young man presenting with dreadlocks. There are remarkable similarities with the so called plica polonica, that historically had been treated with long courses of mercury. Apparently very important in the 18th century, the interest for this hair-disorder appears to be lost in specialized medical literature. In contrast dreadlocks, a recent hairstyle are frequently encountered. Lack of other sources various websites provide dermatologists with answers to questions regarding complications. Fortunately a simply haircut is today treatment enough.
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- A Friedli
- Clinique Dermatologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève
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We describe a family with the unusual association of Cowden's disease and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome. The father has characteristic mucocutaneous features that are palmoplantar keratoses, multiple facial papules, oral papillomatoses, lipomas, and vitiligo with involvement of the thyroid and digestive tract. The son presents with pigmented macules of the penis, macrocephaly, and a lipoma that are typical for Bannaya-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome. Recent studies have demonstrated that these 2 diseases are allelic disorders at the PTEN locus on chromosome 10q.
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- J Perriard
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Geneva, Switzerland
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Miralbell R, Maillet P, Crompton NE, Doriot PA, Nouet P, Verin V, Harms M, Rouzaud M. Skin radionecrosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: dosimetric and biological assessment. J Vasc Interv Radiol 1999; 10:1190-4. [PMID: 10527196 DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(99)70219-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- R Miralbell
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Protection Committee, University of Geneva, Switzerland.
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In 1990, we first described the papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome (PPGSS). It is characterized by an itching erythema and edema of the hands and feet together with oral mucosal lesions and fever. The skin lesions subsequently become purpuric and resolve spontaneously after a few days. In more than half of the patients, an acute parvovirus B 19 infection has been proven. In a few cases of PPGSS, other viral infections have been found, for example hepatitis B and measles. We report on a patient with PPGSS and review the literature.
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- R Feldmann
- Dermatologische Abteilung, Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien-Lainz
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Krischer J, Pechère M, Salomon D, Harms M, Chavaz P, Saurat JH. Interferon alfa-2b-induced Meyerson's nevi in a patient with dysplastic nevus syndrome. J Am Acad Dermatol 1999; 40:105-6. [PMID: 9922023 DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)70538-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- J Krischer
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Geneva, Switzerland
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Lübbe J, Harms M. [Therapy of acne vulgaris]. Ther Umsch 1998; 55:478-83. [PMID: 9757813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Acne is an eminently curable disease. If therapeutic intervention sets in timely, scar formation can be prevented. Therapeutic modalities include the topical agents that should always be combined, and systemic agents, of which Isotretionoin is of particular importance. Isotretinoin is the only agent that can induce a complete clearing of acne lesions in 60 to 80% of cases. Adjuvant therapies, such as local injections, incisions, and peelings, are valuable tools in everyday practice and may accelerate the clearing of acne lesions. The treatment of acne is a long term endeavour that needs to be individually tuned to each patients' needs.
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- J Lübbe
- Clinique et Policlinique de Dermatologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Genève
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Pechère M, Roten S, Piletta P, Harms M, Krischer J. [Pigmented eccrine poroma]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 1998; 125:281. [PMID: 9747272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- M Pechère
- Clinique de Dermatologie, Hôpital Universitaire de Genève
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Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis (NEH), first described as a rare, transient, and benign complication of various chemotherapy regimens for acute leukemia, has also been observed in other conditions, including three HIV-positive patients and even in otherwise healthy individuals (1-3). A similar histological pattern was described after intradermal bleomycin injections into normal human skin (4). We report the first case of NEH in a hemophilic HIV infected patient treated with stavudine, a new reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
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- J Krischer
- Clinic of Dermatology, University Hospital Geneva, Switzerland
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Siváková D, Wiechmann I, Prüss M, Harms M, Walter H. Genetic studies in Medzev, an isolate in south-eastern Slovakia. 2. Distribution of blood group genetic markers. Anthropol Anz 1997; 55:303-13. [PMID: 9468758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Phenotype and gene frequencies of three blood group, four serum protein and seven red cell enzyme polymorphisms were examined in 105 individuals from the population of Medzev, South-Eastern Slovakia. Locus and allele specific tests of homogeneity were calculated in order to obtain the pattern of variation. The results indicate considerable genetic differences between this population and another local population of this region (Chmelnica) as well as between the Medzev population and the total population of Slovakia. The possible reasons of the genetic heterogeneity within Slovakia are discussed.
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- D Siváková
- Department of Anthropology, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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A 68-years old patient with relapsing polychondritis of the ear developed stenosis and occlusion of hercarotid and femoropopliteal arteries. Relapsing polychondritis is a rare systemic disorder which may take a fetal course. We also review this rare, systemic disorder.
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- A M Skaria
- Clinique et Policlinique de Dermatologie et Vénéréologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Genève
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Etienne A, Harms M. [Cutaneous manifestations of parvovirus B19 infection]. Presse Med 1996; 25:1162-5. [PMID: 8949610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Parvovirus B19 can cause a wide range of cutaneous or extracutaneous diseases. There are three types of exanthemas, erythematous maculopapulous or vesicopapulous exanthema including erythema infectiosum, the less common maculoerythematous exanthemas and purpural exanthemas including vascular, thrombocytopenic or non-vascular or non-thrombopenic forms such as le socks and gloves syndrome. Reports of other manifestations have been more sporadic: generalized livedo, polymorphous rash, lupus-like rash and Kawasaki syndromes. The presence of unusual presentations and the risk of fetomaternal transmission are two reasons for better understanding this virus.
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- A Etienne
- Policlinique de Dermatologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève, Suisse
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Harms M, Stewart G. PAs--physician assistants. S D J Med 1996; 49:338-9. [PMID: 8854753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- M Harms
- Physician Assistant Studies Program, USD School of Medicine, Vermillion, USA
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We report on two patients with postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia. This recently described disease affects postmenopausal women and is characterized by progressive recession of the frontotemporal and parietal hair margins. It leads to a symmetrical band-like scarring area of alopecia 3-6 cm wide. Histological examination shows perifollicular fibrosis and lymphocytic inflammation concentrated around the isthmus and infundibular areas of the follicles. One of our two patients also had vulvar lichen sclerosus et atrophicus. An effective treatment for this type of postmenopausal alopecia is yet not known, but the course of the disease seems to be self-limited.
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- J M Geiger
- Roche International Clinical Research Center, Strasbourg, France
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We describe a 16-year-old boy with reflex sympathetic dystrophy after a fracture of the right hand. He had inflammation of the proximal nail folds and arrested nail growth of digits 3, 4 and 5 on the right hand. After 2 months lymphatic drainage treatment, the changes of the nails had disappeared.
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- E M Studer
- Policlinique de Dermatologie HCUG, Geneve
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