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Sulbactam-Containing Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations
(Blackwell Publishing, 2008)
Sulbactam irreversibly inhibits the hydrolytic activity of beta-lactamases. This compound is commercially available in combination with either ampicillin or cefoperazone. In each instance, the activity of the partner ...
The Spectrum Of Diseases Causing Fever Of Unknown Origin In Turkey: A Multicenter Study
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2008)
Objective: The purpose of this trial was to determine the spectrum of diseases with fever of unknown origin (FUO) in Turkey. Methods: A prospective multicenter study of 154 patients with FUO in twelve Turkish tertiarycare ...
Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease and Risk Factors in Turkey: From Past To Present
(Japan Atherosclerosis Soc, 2008)
The prevalance of atherosclerotic vascular disease is unexpectedly high in Turkey despite its young population, with a median age of 29. The mean total cholesterol is lower than in Western European countries; however, ...
Gaucher Disease: New Developments In Treatment And Etiology
(W J G Press, 2008)
Gaucher disease (GD) is an autosomal recessive disease which if undiagnosed or diagnosed late results in devastating complications. Because of the heterozygous nature of GD, there is a wide spectrum of clinical presentation. ...
New Antimicrobial Agents For The Treatment Of Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2008)
Since the 1970s, resistance to antimicrobial agents has become an escalating problem. In the last 25 years, treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria has been more problematical than ever, with infections ...
Ptpn22 Gene Polymorphism in Takayasus Arteritis
(Oxford Univ Press, 2008)
Objective. Takayasus arteritis (TA) is a chronic, rare granulomatous panarteritis of unknown aetiology involving mainly the aorta and its major branches. In this study, genetic susceptibility to TA has been investigated ...
Atrial Myocardial Deformation Properties Are Temporarily Reduced After Cardioversion For Atrial Fibrillation And Correlate Well With Left Atrial Appendage Function
(Oxford Univ Press, 2008)
Aim This study was conducted to evaluate whether left atrial strain and strain rate correlate well with transesophageal parameters of stunning after atrial fibrillation. Methods and results Twenty-two consecutive patients ...