Association Between Herpes Simplex Virus-1 Infection and Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Paralysis in Children and Adolescents.
We studied the association between herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) infection and Bell palsy in children. Thirty-three of 42 affected patients had a positive HSV-1 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay compared with 16 of 41 controls (P = 0.0003). Ten of 47 affected […]

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Congenital Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia in a Neonate.
A fatal case of vertical transmission of Mycoplasma pneumoniae manifesting as congenital pneumonia in a neonate is presented. The diagnosis was based on the detection of DNA by polymerase chain reaction on the neonatal nasopharyngeal aspirates and placenta and rising titers of maternal anti Mycoplasma antibodies by complement […]

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First Report of CTX-M-15 in Salmonella enterica Serotype Kedougou Recovered From an Algerian Hospital.
Touati A, Benallaoua S, Gharout A, Amar AA, Le Magrex Debar E, Brasme L, Madoux J, De Champs C, Weill FX.
Laboratoire de microbiologie appliquée; FSNV, Université A/MIRA de Béjaia; Béjaia, Algérie (Touati, Benallaoua, Gharout) Laboratoire de Microbiologie-Parasitologie; CHU […]

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Cost-effectiveness of Quantitative Fecal Lactoferrin Assay for Diagnosis of Symptomatic Patients With Ileal Pouch-anal Anastomosis.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: To assess cost-effectiveness of fecal lactoferrin (FL) as the initial diagnostic approach to symptomatic patients with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). METHODS: Four competing strategies [empiric metronidazole therapy (txMTZ), initial pouch endoscopy with biopsy (testBiop), initial […]

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Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Barrett\’s Esophagus in a Chinese General Population.
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Barrett esophagus (BE) remains elusive in the general populations. GOALS: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and clinical characteristics of BE in a Chinese general population. STUDY: Between June 2003 and December 2006, […]

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Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Ion Channel Function Testing in Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis.
GOALS: To understand the relationship between acute recurrent pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction. BACKGROUND: An emerging number of patients present with a nonclassic phenotype of cystic fibrosis (CF) with partial features or single-organ disease only. The […]

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GERD-related Erosive Esophagitis and Obesity.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To date, many studies have reported on the association of obesity with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), although none of these have been systematic. In light of this, we conducted this study to examine the association of obesity and GERD. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A total of […]

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An Analysis of Distal Esophageal Impedance in Individuals With and Without Esophageal Motility Abnormalities.
BACKGROUND: Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and manometry provides simultaneous evaluation of bolus transit and pressure changes within the esophagus. The aim of this study was to analyze and to compare distal esophageal impedance values between healthy volunteers and patients […]

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Application of Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for the Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients With Ileal Pouches.
BACKGROUND: Although wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is widely used in the assessment of small bowel pathology, its application in patients with ileal pouches has not been evaluated. Persistent anemia has been observed in patients with ileal […]

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The Associations of Regional Adipose Tissue With Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels in HIV-Infected Men.
BACKGROUND:: HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy are associated with dyslipidemia, but the association between regional adipose tissue depots and lipid levels is not defined. METHODS:: The association of magnetic resonance imaging- measured visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and regional subcutaneous […]

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