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Agarwal V, Meier B, Schreiner C, Figi R, Tao Y, Wang J. Airborne antibiotic and metal resistance genes - A neglected potential risk at e-waste recycling facilities. Sci Total Environ 2024; 920:170991. [PMID: 38365028 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Heavy metal-rich environments can promote the selection of metal-resistance genes (MRGs) in bacteria, often leading to the simultaneous selection of antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) through a process known as co-selection. To comprehensively evaluate the biological pollutants at electronic-waste (e-waste) recycling facilities, air, soil, and river samples were collected at four distinct Swiss e-waste recycling facilities and analyzed for ARGs, MRGs, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), endotoxins, and bacterial species, with correlations drawn to heavy metal occurrence. To our knowledge, the present work marks the first attempt to quantify these bio-pollutants in the air of e-waste recycling facilities, that might pose a significant health risk to workers. Although ARG and MRG's profiles varied among the different sample types, intl1 consistently exhibited high relative abundance rates, identifying it as the predominant MGE across all sample types and facilities. These findings underscore its pivol role in driving diverse bacterial adaptations to extreme heavy metal exposure by selection and dissemination of ARGs and MRGs. All air samples exhibited consistent profiles of ARGs and MRGs, with blaTEM emerging as the predominant ARG, alongside pbrT and nccA as the most prevalent MRGs. However, one facility, engaged in batteries recycling and characterized by exceptionally high concentrations of heavy metals, showcased a more diverse resistance gene profile, suggesting that bacteria in this environment required more complex resistance mechanisms to cope with extreme metal exposure. Furthermore, this study unveiled a strong association between gram-negative bacteria and ARGs and less with MRGs. Overall, this research emphasizes the critical importance of studying biological pollutants in the air of e-waste recycling facilities to inform robust safety measures and mitigate the risk of resistance gene dissemination among workers. These findings establish a solid foundation for further investigations into the complex interplay among heavy metal exposure, bacterial adaptation, and resistance patterns in such distinctive ecosystems.
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- V Agarwal
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich 8983, Switzerland; Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich 8983, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich 8983, Switzerland; Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich 8983, Switzerland; Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland.
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Alesina PF, Wahabie W, Meier B, Hinrichs J, Mohmand W, Kapakoglou A, Kniazeva P, Walz MK. Long-term cosmetic results of video-assisted thyroidectomy: a comparison with conventional surgery. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:1625-1633. [PMID: 33987765 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02196-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE We present the long-term cosmetic results of the video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) in comparison to the conventional operation. METHODS Forty-eight patients (four males, 44 females; mean age 47.4 ± 12.5 years) constituted the video-assisted group (VA-Group). These were compared with 48 patients (10 males, 38 females; mean age 47.4 ± 12.5 years) operated by conventional surgery (C-Group). The patients were selected from all thyroid operations performed between January 2016 and June 2017. Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS) and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (OSAS) were used for the evaluation performed by an independent surgeon. Both scales contained six items scored numerically on a ten-step scale ranging from 1 (normal skin) to 10 (worst result). Moreover, photos of all scars were taken and analyzed by six team surgeons using modified OSAS. RESULTS The mean follow-up time was 31.7 ± 6.4 months for the MIVAT group and 32.9 ± 4.6 months for the conventional group (p = 0.39). The mean scar length in the VA-Group was 2.6 cm vs. 3.8 cm in the C-Group (p < 0.0001). The total score of PSAS was 9.93 (6-35) for MIVAT and 9.72 (6-29) for conventional thyroidectomy (p = 0.22). The total OSAS score by the independent surgeon showed a better cosmetic outcome for conventional surgery (13.19 vs. 12.33; p = 0.01). The total OSAS score by the six team surgeons did not differ between both groups in five of six ratings; one surgeon favored MIVAT (12.2 vs. 13.6; p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS This study does not find cosmetic advantages of minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy compared to conventional thyroidectomy.
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- P F Alesina
- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany.
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- Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg, Steinweg 13-17, 26122, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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El-Gabri D, Barcenas LK, Meier B, Mvungi M, Haglund M, Gerardo CJ, Vissoci JRN, Staton CA. Injury patients' perceptions of drink-driving: A qualitative assessment of drink-driving behavior in Moshi, Tanzania. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230662. [PMID: 32369492 PMCID: PMC7199952 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230662] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, about 2.3 billion people are current alcohol drinkers, and 283 million have an alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use while driving is a major contributor to road traffic injuries (RTI). We need to understand the culture and perception of drink-driving in this setting to understand why people continue to drink drive and allow policymakers to develop more effective ways to address drink-driving behavior. This study aims to qualitatively determine what injury patients, their families, and community advisory board members in Tanzania believe about drink-driving to help inform policies to address this problem. METHODS The semi-structured focus group was designed based on the grounded theory and assessed using thematic analysis. Focus groups participants were a convenience sample of injury patients, their families, and community advisory board (CAB) members. Analysis was iterative throughout the study. All transcripts were coded using a thematic narrative approach. Representative quotes for each theme were then selected based on comparative analysis of coding with input from research team members. RESULTS A total of ten focus groups were conducted (4 patient, 4 family, and 2 CAB) with a total of 104 participants (37 females and 67 males). The normalization of drinking among drivers has allowed this behavior to become ingrained in the culture. Participants expressed notions that passengers are responsible for their own safety, rather than drivers being responsible for their passengers. Most participants believe it is a citizen's duty to inform the police of suspected drink-driving, however there were differing opinions about how effective informed police officers can be in practice. Focus group discussions between all three population types highlighted major themes of 'drinking is ingrained in boda boda driver culture', 'individuals have a personal responsibility to address drink-driving', and a 'police enforcement on drink-driving is necessary'. CONCLUSIONS Normalization of drink-driving in commercial driver culture creates a dangerous environment for passengers which can be mitigated by education and health promotion. As most passengers already take personal responsibility for their own road traffic safety, they may be likely to make use of safe ride options, if available. While legislation is in place against drink-driving, police officers need to be empowered with appropriate training and funding to enforce them.
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- Deena El-Gabri
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Division of Neurosurgery and Neurology, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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Nickenig Vissoci JR, Krebs E, Meier B, Vieira IF, de Andrade L, Byiringiro F, Rulisa S, Staton CA. Road traffic crash experience among commercial motorcyclists in Kigali, Rwanda. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot 2020; 27:181-187. [PMID: 32138575 DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2020.1724158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective: Road traffic injuries (RTI) cause ∼1.2 million deaths and 50 million injuries annually, disproportionately occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Although policy changes and infrastructural developments have continued to contribute to the decrease in RTI-related deaths, limited studies have investigated the relationship between motorcycle taxi driver behaviors and RTIs in Rwanda. This study aims to describe the safety behaviors of commercial motorcyclists in Kigali, Rwanda.Methods: We surveyed 609 commercial motorcyclists in January 2014 then conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the results, including descriptive and bivariate logistic regression analyses.Results: We found that 38.7% of surveyed motorcycle drivers experienced a crash during their lifetime, of which, more than half (n = 134, 56.8%) suffered injuries. Of all injuries, 38.8% (n = 52) resulted in hospitalization, and 14.2% (n = 19) in disability. Among motorcyclists, 100% reported always wearing a helmet, 99% reported always wearing a chin strap, and 98.8% reported always having a passenger helmet. There was an association between sustaining a crash and believing that helmets (p = 0.08) and chin straps (p = 0.05) reduced crash risk.Conclusions: Rwandan commercial motorcyclists demonstrate generally proper safety behaviors, but remain a high-risk occupational group. Road safety policy initiatives have been effective in changing driver behavior regardless of driver safety beliefs.
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- Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Department of Medicine, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is present in about one of four, and one of its dangerous forms (large or associated with atrial septal aneurysm, Eustachian valve, or Chiari network) in one of twenty people. About 140 years ago, the PFO was shown to have the potential to result in death due to stroke and also myocardial infarction. The described decrease of the prevalence of a PFO with age may be a consequence of this. Therefore, it comes somewhat as a surprise that the PFO is taken rather lightly by the medical community. Percutaneous PFO closure with implantable devices has been around for over two decades and since then has proven to be the simplest and safest technique in interventional cardiology. Nonetheless, it is rarely applied and not recommended in current guidelines except for a few situations. Countless nonrandomised comparisons have invariably pointed to a clinical benefit of PFO closure in the secondary prevention of paradoxical cerebral events in patients with or without competitive reasons for stroke. Even a survival benefit of PFO closure was shown in a comparison over 10 years. However, the first three publications of randomised trials were not significant in the protocolled sense. PFO closure did reduce recurrent events compared to medical therapy by up to 80% but the statistical significance postulated was only reached in one of the three trials when the results were analyzed as treated or per predefined subgroups, like patients with atrial septal aneurysm, large PFO, or all PFO closure patients compared to treatment with acetylsalicylic acid only. Recently, a preplanned longer-term analysis of this trial and two additional randomised trials including higher risk PFOs reached the hypothesised statistical significance. This may be a turning point in the attitude towards PFO closure. In addition, PFO closure improves migraine and dyspnoea in certain patients. It appears, though, that it will take time until the full potential of PFO closure will be reflected in respective guidelines and reimbursement algorithms and adequately exploited by referring physicians (mostly neurologists) and interventional cardiologists. This reluctance will continue to cost innumerable preventable strokes, myocardial infarctions, and deaths around the world. The low risk of PFO closure must be weighed against even death if a PFO is left open; it is much more likely that one regrets not having closed a PFO than having closed it.
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- B Meier
- Universitätsklinik für Kardiologie, Departement Herz und Gefässe, Inselspital, 3010, Bern, Schweiz.
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Meier B, Mellett M, Feldmeyer L, Jankovic D, Navarini A, Contassot E, French L. LB1568 Role of IL-36 in acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. J Invest Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.06.104] [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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Kreutzer T, Walter B, Schmidt A, Meier B, Wannhoff A, Schmidbaur S, Meining A, Caca K. Untersuchung des Appendizitis-Risiko nach endoskopischer Vollwandresektion von Adenomen im Bereich der Appendix mit dem FTRD-System. Z Gastroenterol 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1669128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- T Kreutzer
- Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Medizinische Klinik I, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Klinik für Innere Medizin I, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Medizinische Klinik I, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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- Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Medizinische Klinik I, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Klinik für Innere Medizin I, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Klinik für Innere Medizin I, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Medizinische Klinik I, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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Alushi B, Cassese S, Colleran R, Lauten A, Schuepke S, Rai H, Schunkert H, Meier B, Landmesser U, Kastrati A. P715Patent foramen ovale closure versus medical therapy for prevention of recurrent cryptogenic stroke - a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy564.p715] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- B Alushi
- Charite - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Cardiology, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Technische Universitat, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Technische Universitat, Munich, Germany
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- Charite - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Cardiology, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Technische Universitat, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Technische Universitat, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Technische Universitat, Munich, Germany
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- Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Charite - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Cardiology, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Technische Universitat, Munich, Germany
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Mellett M, Meier B, Mohanan D, Schairer R, Cheng P, Satoh T, Kiefer B, Nobbe S, Thome M, Contassot E, French L. 993 CARD14 gain-of-function mutation alone is sufficient to drive IL-23/IL-17-mediated psoriasiform skin inflammation in vivo. J Invest Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.03.1005] [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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Walpoth B, Mehan V, Rogulenko R, Aeschbacher B, Vucic G, Mettler D, Althaus U, Meier B. Left Heart Bypass in the Pig with a Centrifugal Pump Using Cannulae Prepared for Percutaneous Placement. Int J Artif Organs 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/039139889802100510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A rapid and efficient circulatory support system may save a patient in cardiogenic shock. Left heart bypass with percutaneous and trans-septal placement of the aspiration cannula simplifies the circuit and eliminates the need for an oxygenator. In this pre-clinical study we assessed left heart bypass support with a centrifugal pump using new cannulae prepared for percutaneous placement (14 F arterial catheter and 16 F left atrial aspiration line) in 5 anaesthetized pigs. Animals were supported for two hours at a mean flow of 3.2 l/min (4,033 rpm), a mean haematocrit of 29% and low heparinisation (ACT double baseline). Hemodynamic measurements and blood samples were taken at baseline (A), 10 minutes (B), one hour (C) and 2 hours (D) on support. Results show maintenance of hemodynamic parameters throughout the 2 hour support period. Only systolic arterial and left ventricular pressure decreased by 12% and 20% respectively from baseline to the end of the support period with a 13% increase in cardiac output. When the pump was turned on (0–3 l/min) there was usually a decrease in heart rate, systolic pressure and left ventricular pressure, with unchanged cardiac output (non failing model). Potassium increased from 3.9 to 4.2 mmol/l (ns), and plasma hemoglobin from 6.0 to 18.2 mg/dl (p<0.05). Thrombocytes decreased from 187 to 155 109/1 (ns). In conclusion, this preclinical study demonstrated the feasibility of an efficient left heart bypass of short duration with a centrifugal pump using cannulae prepared for percutaneous placement. Left heart bypass was well tolerated hemodynamically and no significant laboratory change occurred within the two hours of support. This opens several possibilities for the short term support of patients in cardiogenic shock and eventually also for patients submitted to minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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- B.H. Walpoth
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Surgical Research Unit, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Surgical Research Unit, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Berne, Berne - Switzerland
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Anzengruber F, Drach M, Maul JT, Kolios A, Meier B, Navarini AA. Therapy response was not altered by HLA-Cw6 status in psoriasis patients treated with secukinumab: a retrospective case series. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018; 32:e274-e276. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- F. Anzengruber
- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 31 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine; University of Zurich; Pestalozzistrasse 3 8091 Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 31 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine; University of Zurich; Pestalozzistrasse 3 8091 Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 31 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine; University of Zurich; Pestalozzistrasse 3 8091 Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 31 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine; University of Zurich; Pestalozzistrasse 3 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Department of Immunology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 23 8091 Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 31 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine; University of Zurich; Pestalozzistrasse 3 8091 Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital Zurich; Gloriastrasse 31 8091 Zurich Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine; University of Zurich; Pestalozzistrasse 3 8091 Zurich Switzerland
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Ramirez-Fort MK, Meier B, Feily A, Cooper SL, Lange CS. Adjuvant irradiation to prevent keloidal fibroproliferative growth should be standard of care. Br J Dermatol 2017; 177:e327-e328. [PMID: 28730611 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- M K Ramirez-Fort
- Radiation Oncology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, U.S.A.,Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, U.S.A.,Radiation Oncology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A
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- Dermatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, U.S.A
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- Radiation Oncology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A
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Walkenhorst M, Schmid K, Disler M, Bischoff T, Mayer M, Stucki K, Vogl CR, Meier B, Hamburger M, Melzig M. Therapeutic use and dosage of homemade herbal remedies of Swiss farmers in veterinary phytotherapy. Am J Transl Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1608017] [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: 10/18/2022]
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- M Walkenhorst
- Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland
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- Department für Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department für Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department für Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland
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- Department für Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department für Nachhaltige Agrarsysteme, Universität für Bodenkultur, Wien, Austria
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- Fachgruppe Phytopharmazie und Naturstoffe, Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Department für Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institut für Pharmazie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Meier N, Meier B, Peter S, Josic G, Wolfram E. Photostability of sennosides in solution and their degradation products 1. Am J Transl Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1608273] [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: 10/18/2022]
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- N Meier
- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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Wolfram E, Meier N, Peter S, Meier B. Development of an HPTLC identification method in new Ph Eur monograph for Rubi ideae folium (Raspberry leaves). Am J Transl Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1608528] [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: 10/18/2022]
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- E Wolfram
- ZHAW, ICBT, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW, ICBT, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW, ICBT, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW, ICBT, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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Meier N, Meier B, Peter S, Wolfram E. HPTLC fingerprint method for the detection of sennosides in Senna dry extracts. Am J Transl Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1608524] [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: 10/18/2022]
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- N Meier
- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research Group of Phytopharmacy and Natrual Products, Wädenswil, Switzerland
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Ramirez-Fort M, Meier B, Lachance K, Church C, Lange C, French L, Nghiem P, Bander N. 586 Folate Hydrolase-1 is a novel target for J591-brachytherapy in Merkel cell carcinoma. J Invest Dermatol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2017.07.783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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Haener J, Fuerholz M, Cherni T, Koskinas K, Piccolo R, Streit S, Praz F, Shakir S, Attinger-Toller A, Nietlispach F, Valgimigli M, Meier B, Windecker S, Gloekler S. P4891Procedural safety and long-term clinical outcome of left atrial appendage closure according to predefined stroke risk. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p4891] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Kirrstetter AR, Brenig C, Gengenbacher M, Meier B, Ott A, Theiler R. [Experience in measuring the quality of treatment in interventional pain therapy : The Activity Index on a touchscreen PC]. Schmerz 2016; 31:131-138. [PMID: 27873096 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-016-0173-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a growing interest in patient-related outcome measurement. In this field questionnaires on touch screens are becoming more common. This study was designed to identify problems in usability and feasibility of a web-based questionnaire. STUDY PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS Patients who underwent a lumbar infiltration were recruited in 5 centers and 50 patients participated of which half were older than 62 years. One third of the patients had basically no former experience with computers or touch screens. The outcome was assessed before treatment and during follow-up on a simple web-based patient questionnaire, the Activity Index. Results were presented graphically and discussed during consultation. Patients, nurses and doctors were asked for standardized feedback. RESULTS Of the patients 84% completed the questionnaire in up to 6 min. An adapted form of the system usability scale (SUS) achieved an acceptance score of 71.8%. Problems in handling occurred mostly in older patients (>65 years). The system was scored with 72.9% and 78.5% in efficiency and handling, respectively, by the nurses. The attending physicians rated the usefulness and comprehensibility of the graphical representation of the results on average as 83.3% and both were scored neutral to positive; however, an average of 11.6% rated some aspects of the report to be suboptimal. CONCLUSION This web-based questionnaire is the first of its kind to be evaluated in everyday practice of interventional pain therapy for lumbar back pain. The vast majority of the patients were able to efficiently complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire was highly acceptable to patients, nurses and doctors. We found some usability problems but mainly in the older age group.
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- Kantonsspital Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Schweiz
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- Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich, Schweiz
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- Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Schweiz
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- Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich, Schweiz.
- Stiftung Qualitouch-HC, Löwenstr. 2, 8001, Zürich, Schweiz.
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Ramirez-Fort M, Meier B, Vissicchio J, Moy J, Liu H, Contassot E, Robinson B, Navarro V, Kim S, Leconet W, Nguyen D, Nwokedi E, Lange C, Tagawa S, Bander N, French L. Melanoma Induces Endothelial Folate Hydrolase-1 (FOLH1) Expression and Facilitated Internalization of Immunotheragnostic Agent, J591. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.06.2391] [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]
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de Vries J, Herold B, Vander Beken S, Meier B, Jiang D, Kluth A, Ganss C, Frank N, Frank M, Scharffetter-Kochanek K. 577 Ageing in the dermal perivascular niche: ABCB5 + MSCs depend on osteopontin. J Invest Dermatol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.06.601] [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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Meier B, Schmidt A, Caca K. [Endoscopic full-thickness resection]. Internist (Berl) 2016; 57:755-62. [PMID: 27286839 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-016-0087-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Conventional endoscopic resection techniques such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are powerful tools for the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasms. However, those techniques are limited to the superficial layers of the GI wall (mucosa and submucosa). Lesions without lifting sign (usually arising from deeper layers) or lesions in difficult anatomic positions (appendix, diverticulum) are difficult - if not impossible - to resect using conventional techniques, due to the increased risk of complications. For larger lesions (>2 cm), ESD appears to be superior to the conventional techniques because of the en bloc resection, but the procedure is technically challenging, time consuming, and associated with complications even in experienced hands. Since the development of the over-the-scope clips (OTSC), complications like bleeding or perforation can be endoscopically better managed. In recent years, different endoscopic full-thickness resection techniques came to the focus of interventional endoscopy. Since September 2014, the full-thickness resection device (FTRD) has the CE marking in Europe for full-thickness resection in the lower GI tract. Technically the device is based on the OTSC system and combines OTSC application and snare polypectomy in one step. This study shows all full-thickness resection techniques currently available, but clearly focuses on the experience with the FTRD in the lower GI tract.
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- B Meier
- Medizinische Klinik I, Gastroenterologie und Onkologie, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Posilipostr. 4, 71640, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik I, Gastroenterologie und Onkologie, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Posilipostr. 4, 71640, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik I, Gastroenterologie und Onkologie, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Posilipostr. 4, 71640, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland.
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Brüggen M, Bauer W, Reininger B, Clim E, Captarencu C, Meier B, Brunner P, French L, Stingl G. 449 In situ mapping of innate lymphoid cells in normal and inflamed human skin. J Invest Dermatol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.02.485] [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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Kolios A, Maul J, Meier B, Kerl K, Traidl‐Hoffmann C, Hertl M, Zillikens D, Röcken M, Ring J, Facchiano A, Mondino C, Yawalkar N, Contassot E, Navarini A, French L. Canakinumab in adults with steroid‐refractory pyoderma gangrenosum. Br J Dermatol 2015; 173:1216-23. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.14037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- A.G.A. Kolios
- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
- Department of Immunology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein Technische Universität Mönchen Munich Germany
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- Departments of Dermatology and Allergology Philipps University Marburg Marburg Germany
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- Department of Dermatology University of Lübeck Lübeck Germany
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- Department of Dermatology Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen Tübingen Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein Technische Universität Mönchen Munich Germany
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- Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata IDI‐IRCCS Rome Italy
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- Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Bern University Hospital Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Zürich University Hospital Gloriastraße 31 8091 Zürich Switzerland
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O’Sullivan C, Wenaweser P, Ceylan O, Stortecky S, Pilgrim T, Meier B, Bullesfeld L, Windecker S. 58 Impact of pulmonary hypertension haemodynamic presentation on clinical outcomes in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI: insights from the new proposed pulmonary hypertension classification. Heart 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2015-308621.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ott S, Rimoldi S, Rexhaj E, Arx RV, di Marchi S, Brenner R, Scherrer U, Meier B, Gugger M, Allemann Y, Seiler C. Effect of patent foramen ovale closure on obstructive sleep apnea. Pneumologie 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1551923] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Finci L, Chatelain P, Meier B, Steffenino G, Favre J, Righetti A, Rutishauser W. Coronary angioplasty in silent and painful myocardial ischemia. Adv Cardiol 2015; 37:278-87. [PMID: 2220455 DOI: 10.1159/000418835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- L Finci
- Cardiology Center, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Seeliger B, Alesina PF, Koch JA, Hinrichs J, Meier B, Walz MK. Diagnostic value and clinical impact of complementary CT scan prior to surgery for non-localized primary hyperparathyroidism. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2015; 400:307-12. [PMID: 25702138 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-015-1282-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Successful localization is mandatory for focused parathyroidectomy. If ultrasound and sestamibi scan are negative, bilateral neck exploration is necessary. We examined the contribution of complementary computed tomography (CT) scan to identify the affected parathyroid gland. METHODS Between November 1999 and April 2014, 25 patients (20 females and 5 males; mean age 67 ± 11 years) with negative or dubious standard imaging (ultrasound and sestamibi scan) underwent CT scan prior to parathyroidectomy and were included in this study. Fifteen patients had had previous neck surgery for parathyroidectomy (n = 11) or thyroidectomy (n = 4). Thin-slice CT (n = 9) or four-dimensional (4D) CT imaging (n = 16) was used. Cure was defined as >50 % post-excision fall of intraoperatively measured parathyroid hormone or fall into the normal range, confirmed by normocalcaemia at least 6 months after surgery. RESULTS Preoperative CT scan provided correct localization in 13 out of 25 patients (52 %) and was false positive once. Parathyroidectomy was performed by a focused approach in 11 of these 13 patients as well as in 1 patient guided by intraoperatively measured parathyroid hormone (ioPTH). Thirteen patients required bilateral neck exploration. The cure rate was 96 % (24/25 patients). One patient has persistent primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) and one a recurrent disease. Six patients presented a multiglandular disease. CONCLUSION A CT scan identifies about half of abnormal parathyroid glands missed by conventional imaging and allows focused surgery in selected cases.
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- B Seeliger
- Klinik für Chirurgie und Zentrum für Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Academic Teaching Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Henricistraße 92, 45136, Essen, Germany
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Meier B, French L. Autoinflammationssyndrome – kutane Manifestationen. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2014; 139:1468-72. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1370159] [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: 10/25/2022]
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- B. Meier
- Klinik für Dermatologie am Universitätsspital Zürich
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- Klinik für Dermatologie am Universitätsspital Zürich
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The emergency providers generally encounters myeloproliferative disorders (MPNs) in 1 of 2 ways: as striking laboratory abnormalities of seeming unknown consequence, or in previously diagnosed patients presenting with complications. The course of patients with MPNs is highly variable, but major complications can arise. Emergent conditions related to hyperviscosity need to be recognized early and treated aggressively. Rapid hydration, transfusion, cytoreduction, and early hematology consultation can be lifesaving. Likewise, although management is not altered, a high index of suspicion for thrombotic complications is required in patients with known MPNs as these are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
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- Brian Meier
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Carilion Clinic, 525 Janette Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Carilion Clinic, PO Box 13367, Roanoke, VA 24033, USA.
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Weiler S, Basedow J, Isenegger J, Heverhagen J, Meier B, Exadaktylos A. Cementing the lungs. Assoc Med J 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f6920] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Schmidt A, Meier B, Caca K. [49-year-old man with acute dysphagia]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2013; 138:1769-70. [PMID: 24002876 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1343322] [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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- A Schmidt
- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Gastroenterologie, Hämato- Onkologie, Diabetologie und Infektiologie, Klinikum Ludwigsburg
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O'Sullivan C, Stortecky S, Hosek N, Ceylan O, Gloekler S, Buellesfeld L, Meier B, Windecker S, Wenaweser P. Impact of B-type natriuretic peptide on clinical outcomes among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5427] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Huber K, Connolly SJ, Kher A, Christory F, Dan GA, Hatala R, Kiss RG, Meier B, Merkely B, Pieske B, Potpara T, Stępińska J, Klun NV, Vinereanu D, Widimský P. Practical use of dabigatran etexilate for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Int J Clin Pract 2013; 67:516-26. [PMID: 23557519 PMCID: PMC3712459 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2012] [Accepted: 02/02/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, and is the most prevalent factor for cardioembolic stroke. Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have been the standard of care for stroke prevention in patients with AF since the early 1990s. They are very effective for the prevention of cardioembolic stroke, but are limited by factors such as drug-drug interactions, food interactions, slow onset and offset of action, haemorrhage and need for routine anticoagulation monitoring to maintain a therapeutic international normalised ratio (INR). Multiple new oral anticoagulants have been developed as potential replacements for VKAs for stroke prevention in AF. Most are small synthetic molecules that target thrombin (e.g. dabigatran etexilate) or factor Xa (e.g. rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban, betrixaban, YM150). These drugs have predictable pharmacokinetics that allow fixed dosing without routine laboratory monitoring. Dabigatran etexilate, the first of these new oral anticoagulants to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular AF, represents an effective and safe alternative to VKAs. Under the auspices of the Regional Anticoagulation Working Group, a multidisciplinary group of experts in thrombosis and haemostasis from Central and Eastern Europe, an expert panel with expertise in AF convened to discuss practical, clinically important issues related to the long-term use of dabigatran for stroke prevention in non-valvular AF. The practical information reviewed in this article will help clinicians make appropriate use of this new therapeutic option in daily clinical practice.
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- K Huber
- 3rd Department of Medicine (Cardiology and Emergency Medicine), Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna, Austria.
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Meier B, Schmidt A, Kalmar G, Caca K, Wagner D. Manifestation of an abdominal immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome associated with a nontuberculous mycobacterial infection - a case report. Z Gastroenterol 2013; 51:440-3. [PMID: 23681897 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1335012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) is an inflammatory reaction in HIV-infected patients after initiation of antiretroviral therapy. It results from restored immunity to specific infectious or non-infectious antigens. We describe the case of a 47-year-old female patient who presented with an unspecific painful pressure in the abdomen and weight loss that was diagnosed as intra-abdominal (unmasking) IRIS due to nontuberculous mycobacterial infection (Mycobacterium avium complex). Antiretroviral therapy had been initiated six months earlier when pneumocystis pneumonia led to the diagnosis of HIV infection with a viral load of 123 000 copies/ml and a CD 4 cell count of 6/µl. Although IRIS is a known complication after initiation of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients this case with a rare site of manifestation and symptoms that are common in all day gastroenterological clinic highlights a differential diagnosis that requires a high index of suspicion and the need for the careful use of diagnostic tools.
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- B Meier
- Gastroenterologie, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, 71640 Ludwigsburg.
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Urban P, Shreshta N, Karki P, Zimmermann M, Cook S, Pilgrim T, Meier B. [Cardiovascular cooperation with the BPKIHS Hospital, in Dharan Bazar, Nepal]. Rev Med Suisse 2013; 9:498-501. [PMID: 23534109] [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: 06/02/2023]
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Thanks to a collaboration project that was developed by Swiss cardiologists, the Coeur de la Tour Foundation, and BPKIHS, a teaching hospital in Dharan, it has been possible, within two years and using a "hybrid approach", to set up the first independent invasive and interventional program in East Nepal. 496 patients have been investigated and/or treated since January 2011, during an initial period of 23 months (coronary angiographies, coronary angioplasties, temporary and permanent pacemaker implantations, pericardiocenteses, etc.). In parallel with this, our Foundation, in the same area of the country, has also supported a pre-existing cardiovascular prevention program and has helped start a population-based study of rheumatic heart disease prevalence and treatment outcome among school children.
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- P Urban
- Service de cardiologie Hôpital de la Tour, Meyrin-Genève.
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Felgentreff F, Becker A, Meier B, Brattström A. Valerian extract characterized by high valerenic acid and low acetoxy valerenic acid contents demonstrates anxiolytic activity. Phytomedicine 2012; 19:1216-1222. [PMID: 22944521 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2012.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2012] [Revised: 06/18/2012] [Accepted: 08/10/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Valerian is one of the most commonly used herbal remedies for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. Valerian extracts allosterically modulate GABAA receptors, an action related to valerenic acid, which is one of the active compounds determined from pharmacological studies. Derivatives of valerenic acid, i.e. acetoxy valerenic acid or hydroxy valerenic acid, do not allosterically modulate GABAA receptors, but they bind to identical binding sites. Therefore, the question arises whether they might interfere with the effects of valerenic acid. Two valerian extracts were tested in the elevated plus maze test and the tail suspension test for anxiolytic and antidepressive activity, respectively. Reference substances were diazepam (1.0mg/kg) and imipramine (30mg/kg). The extracts were standardized to the identical total amounts of the acids (0.1; 0.5; 1.0 and 2.0mg/kg), i.e. valerenic and acetoxy valerenic acid, but the ratio between the acids was different (12:1 and 1:1.5). The extract with the ratio 12:1 prolonged the time spent on the open arm significantly when 0.5mg/kg was applied. Of the other extract, with the ratio 1:1.5, four times that amount was required (2.0mg/kg). Both of the tested extracts did not show any antidepressive effect, rather the other way around, the extract with the ratio 1:1.5 prolonged the immobility phase. However, since the core body temperature was reduced by the 1.0 and 2.0mg/kg extract dose, the prolongation may be related to the temperature phenomenon and is not indicative of a specific depressive action. In conclusion, the anxiolytic activity of the valerian extract seems rather related to valerenic acid and, moreover, standardization with respect to the total amount of valerenic acids, i.e. valerenic acid together with acetoxy valerenic acid, is misleading.
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Affiliation(s)
- F Felgentreff
- Inst. Pharmacology and Toxicology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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Nietlispach F, Gloekler S, Khattab A, Pilgrim T, Schmid M, Wenaweser P, Windecker S, Meier B. Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure. Eur Geriatr Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2012.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Stefanini GG, Byrne RA, Serruys PW, de Waha A, Meier B, Massberg S, Juni P, Schomig A, Windecker S, Kastrati A. Biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents reduce the risk of stent thrombosis at 4 years in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a pooled analysis of individual patient data from the ISAR-TEST 3, ISAR-TEST 4, and LEADERS randomized trials. Eur Heart J 2012; 33:1214-22. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehs086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 308] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Praz F, Beney S, Wahl A, Windecker S, Meier B. Long-term follow-up after percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for secondary prevention of paradoxical embolism in elderly patients (≥70 years). Eur Geriatr Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2011.12.008] [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: 10/14/2022]
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Cook S, Eshtehardi P, Kalesan B, Raber L, Wenaweser P, Togni M, Moschovitis A, Vogel R, Seiler C, Eberli FR, Luscher T, Meier B, Juni P, Windecker S. Impact of incomplete stent apposition on long-term clinical outcome after drug-eluting stent implantation. Eur Heart J 2012; 33:1334-43. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehr484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Hofmeister S, Meier B, Alesina PF, Walz MK. Todesfälle nach Schilddrüsenoperation. Zentralbl Chir 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288974] [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: 10/16/2022]
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Schmidt C, Meier B, Walz MK. Die frühzeitige Rückverlagerung des protektiven doppelläufigen Ileostomas. Zentralbl Chir 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288969] [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: 10/16/2022]
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Meier B, Hofmeister S, Walz MK. Intraperitoneale Applikation von Lokalanästhetika als Möglichkeit der Schmerzreduktion nach laparoskopischer Cholezystektomie – Ergebnisse einer prospektiven randomisierten Untersuchung. Zentralbl Chir 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289021] [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: 10/16/2022]
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Rolfs TM, Alesina PF, Hommeltenberg S, Hinrichs J, Meier B, Mohmand W, Hofmeister S, Walz MK. Intraoperatives Neuromonitoring senkt nicht die Inzidenz von Recurrensparesen bei Rezidiv-Eingriffen der Schilddrüse: Ergebnisse einer retrospektiven, vergleichenden Untersuchung. Zentralbl Chir 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288975] [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: 10/16/2022]
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Park J, Leithäuser B, Schmid M, Khattab A, Gloeckler S, Sped T, Kasch F, Meier B. B006 Dual Center Experience with Different Strategies of Left Atrial Appendage Closure with Amplatzer Cardiac Plug for Prevention of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation. Int J Cardiol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5273(11)70007-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Meier B, Budak K, Brunner F. [Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS 1)]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2011; 100:191-200. [PMID: 21328229 DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a000461] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- B Meier
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich.
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