September 2019
10 ArticlesNo Section
Systemic phenotype of sarcoidosis associated with radiological stages. Analysis of 1230 patients
To analyze the association between Scadding radiological stages of sarcoidosis at diagnosis and the disease phenotype (epidemiology, clinical presentation and extrathoracic involvement) in one of the... more
Letter to the Editor
Real-life use of isavuconazole outside the hematological wards
Real-world data on efficacy and safety of isavuconazole (ISV) are mostly based on cohorts of patients with hematological malignancies, stem cells or solid organ transplants (i.e., HSCT or SOT) [1,2].
The effects of a single dose of paracetamol in a critical phase of sepsis: a sub-analysis of the PHANTASi trial
Sepsis is a life threatening syndrome in which a dysregulated host response to infection leads to life-threatening organ dysfunction [1]. In-hospital mortality for patients with sepsis is about 10% [... more
Prevalence and determinants of co-morbidities in patients with obstructive apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The coexistence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been described as the “overlap syndrome” (OS) [1]. Compared to patients with simple OSA, patients... more
Original Article
The Renal Resistive Index in systemic sclerosis: Determinants, prognostic implication and proposal for specific age-adjusted cut-offs
Renal Resistive Index (RRI), reflects changes in both renal vascular and tubular-interstitial compartments and in systemic vascular compliance related to age and comorbidities.
Health-related quality of life in patients with compensated and decompensated liver cirrhosis
Compensated (Child-Pugh [CP] A) and decompensated (CP B/C) liver cirrhosis significantly differs in terms of impairment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, sufficient data on... more
Patients with isolated pulmonary embolism in comparison to those with deep venous thrombosis. Differences in characteristics and clinical evolution
Patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) often have leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT); sometimes, however, a DVT is not detected (isolated PE, I-PE). We aimed at assessing the proportion of patients... more
The chronic ICU patient: Is intensive care worthwhile for patients with very prolonged ICU-stay (≥ 90 days)?
Due to medical advances, an increasing number of patients are surviving the acute critical illness. However, some patients require a prolonged critical care treatment. Data on outcome and functional... more
Evaluation of a technology assisted physical activity intervention among hospitalised patients: A randomised study
Physical inactivity is common during hospitalisation and poses a threat to functional capacity and independency in the elderly.
Review Article
The pituitary in nuclear medicine imaging
The pituitary is an endocrine gland with ability to uptake diverse radiopharmaceuticals and, therefore, susceptible to be investigated by nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures. Although this topic... more