European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2014
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyElectrical stimulation vs. standard care for chronic ulcer healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
We conducted a systematic review to investigate the effect of electrical stimulation on ulcer healing compared to usual treatment and/or sham stimulation. This systematic review also aimed to investigate the effect of different types of electrical stimulation on ulcer size reduction. ⋯ Electrical stimulation appears to increase the rate of ulcer healing and may be superior to standard care for ulcer treatment.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2014
Inferior vena cava parameters predict re-admission in ischaemic heart failure.
The clinical history of heart failure (HF) is usually characterized by frequent hospitalizations for decompensation. Therefore, several markers of subclinical hemodynamic congestion are under investigation for predicting early rehospitalization. In this field, the potential of ultrasound inferior vena cava (IVC) assessment has been recently investigated in HF but not yet assessed in the different aetiological categories. ⋯ This pilot study showed a higher early re-admission rate in patients with HF due to IHD. In addition, the change in IVC min diameter from admission to discharge was the best predictor of re-admission in patients with IHD.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2014
Interleukin 10 and clustering of metabolic syndrome components in pediatrics.
Interleukin 10 (IL-10) has multifaceted anti-inflammatory properties that are known to regulate insulin sensitivity and atherosclerotic development. However, studies in children are limited and have yielded conflicting results. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether changes in this circulating anti-inflammatory cytokine is a marker for metabolic syndrome. ⋯ Our data indicate that changes in circulating IL-10 concentrations are marker of metabolic risk in children.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2014
Ischaemic heart disease in first-degree relatives to coeliac patients.
Coeliac disease (CD) has been linked to an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). We examined the risk of IHD in first-degree relatives and spouses to coeliac patients to ascertain the genetic contribution to IHD excess risk. ⋯ First-degree relatives to coeliac patients seem to be at an increased risk of IHD but the excess risk is so small that it has little clinical relevance.