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The price of drugs for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a reflection of the unsustainable prices of cancer drugs:from the perspective of a large group of CML experts

Experts in Chronic Myeloid LeukemiaMay 30,2013;121:4439-4442Blood Forum Blood:Most-Read Full-Text Articles

Importance of high-density lipoprotein quality:evidence from chronic kidney disease.

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Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease:Synopsis of the Kidney Disease:Improving Global Outcomes 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline

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The Kidney Disease:Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization developed clinical practice guidelines in 2012 to provide guidance on the evaluation,management,and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults and children who are not receiving renal replacement therapy. Methods:

The KDIGO CKD Guideline Development Work Group defined the scope of [...]

Ultrasonographic Findings in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

No abstract available American Journal of Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation –Most Popular Articles

SF3B1 mutations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

SF3B1 is a critical component of the splicing machinery,which catalyzes the removal of introns from precursor messenger RNA (mRNA). Next-generation sequencing studies have identified mutations in SF3B1 in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at high frequency. In CLL,SF3B1 mutation is associated with more aggressive disease and shorter survival,and recent studies suggest that it [...]

Blood Tests to Diagnose Fibrosis or Cirrhosis in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection A Systematic Review

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Many blood tests have been proposed as alternatives to liver biopsy for identifying fibrosis or cirrhosis. Purpose:

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of blood tests to identify fibrosis or cirrhosis in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Data Sources:

MEDLINE (1947 to January 2013),the Cochrane Library,and reference lists. Study Selection:[...]

Chronic Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Infusion Sustains Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Prolongs Survival in the Spontaneously Hypertensive,Heart Failure-Prone Rat

Indu Poornima,Suzanne B. Brown,Siva Bhashyam,Pratik Parikh,Hakki Bolukoglu,Richard P. ShannonSep 1,2008;1:153-160 Circ Heart Fail:Most-Cited Full-Text Articles

Cardiovascular Safety of Inhaled Long-Acting Bronchodilators in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

JAMA Intern Med. 2013 May 20:1-9. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.1016.IMPORTANCE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and deadly disease. Long-acting inhaled beta-agonists and anticholinergics,first-line medications for COPD,have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes. When choosing between the medications,patients and physicians would benefit from knowing which has the least risk. OBJECTIVE [...]

Effects of Mirror Therapy on Motor and Sensory Recovery in Chronic Stroke:A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract:Objective:To compare the effects of mirror therapy (MT) versus control treatment (CT) on movement performance,motor control,sensory recovery,and performance of activities of daily living in people with chronic stroke.Design:Single-blinded,randomized controlled trial.Setting:Four hospitals.Participants:Outpatients with chronic stroke (N=33) with mild to moderate motor impairment.Interventions:The MT group (n=16) received [...]

Osteopathic Manual Treatment and Ultrasound Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain:A Randomized Controlled Trial

John C. Licciardone,Dennis E. Minotti,Robert J. Gatchel,Cathleen M. Kearns,Karan P. SinghMar 1,2013;11:122-129Original Research Ann Fam Med:Most-Read Full-Text Articles