Neopterin and circulating adhesion molecules as prognostic markers in childhood asthma

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the serum levels of neopterin and circulating adhesion molecules sICAM-1, sE-selectin and sL-selectin in children with stable asthma in order to investigate thei...

Impedance cardiography in haemodynamic monitoring of septic patients: a prospective study

Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of impedance cardiography (ICG) in monitoring of septic patients. Material and methods: It was a prospective study performed in 20 consecutive patients w...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for the management of irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Ropivacaine plasma concentrations after thoracic epidural anaesthesia

Immunization coverage of health care workers against hepatitis B

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a serious risk for health care workers (HCWs). Vaccination of the group against HBV therefore is a central part of programs to prevent nosocomial infections in heal...