Current Issue June 2012, Vol. 23, No. 4

About European Journal of Internal Medicine

European Journal of Internal Medicine is the official journal of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). The journal is devoted to promoting the science and practice of internal medicine in Europe. To this end the journal publishes original scientific articles, editorials, case reports, short communications and other information relevant to internal medicine and related fields. The journal also publishes news and articles concerning the activities and policies of the Federation as well as those of national internal medicine societies.

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The European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM) is a scientific organisation founded in 1996 from the Association Européenne de Médicine from different countries across Europe, representing over 30,000 internists. EFIM currently comprises 33 member Societies.

Hemostatic effects of omega-3 fatty acids in isolated hypertriglyceridemic patients treated with bezafibrate
22 May 2012
Robert Krysiak, Boguslaw Okopien
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPAR-α) activators, or fibrates, and omega-3 fatty acids effectively reduce elevated triglyceride levels . Interestingly, pleiotropic effects of these age...
The management of patients with community-acquired pneumonia beyond antibiotic therapy
21 May 2012
Stefano Aliberti, Francesco Blasi
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a global public health problem, representing the seventh cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of infectious disease-related death . Up to 75% of patient...
Severe sepsis in community-acquired pneumonia — Early recognition and treatment
21 May 2012
Jose Manuel Pereira, Jose Artur Paiva, Jordi Rello
Abstract: Despite remarkable advances in its management, community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality leading to significant consumption of health, social a...
Plasma metalloproteinase-9 and restrictive filling pattern as major predictors of outcome in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy
18 May 2012
Gani Bajraktari, Mario Miccoli, Simona Buralli, Paolo Fontanive, Shpend Elezi, Maria Rita Metelli, Angelo Baggiani, Frank Lloyd Dini
Abstract: Objective: Assessment of plasma matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Doppler markers of increased left ventricular (LV) filling pressure may be added to risk stratify patients with ischemi...
Ischemia-modified albumin in patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
17 May 2012
Shao-gang Ma, Liu-xue Yang, Feng Bai, Wei Xu, Bing Hong
Abstract: Background: The relationship between ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) and thyroid dysfunction remains uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the influence of overt hypothyroidism (Oho), o...

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2010 Impact Factor of this journal: 1.657

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European Journal of Internal Medicineis published by Elsevier B.V. for The European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), The Icelandic Society of Internal Medicine, The Irish Association of Internal Medicine (IAIM), The Norwegian Society for Internal Medicine, and The Swedish Society of Internal Medicine

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The Polish Society of Internal Medicine
The Turkish Society of Internal Medicine

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European Journal of Internal Medicine 23/4

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Core competencies in Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is attempting to redefine its role in Europe as well as in other places. The aging of the general population of Western Countries emphazises the need of a holistic approach to the management of multimorbidity that is so frequent in the elderly.
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Changes in body mass index on a gluten-free diet in coeliac disease: A nationwide study

Patients with celiac disease were often overweight rather than underweight at diagnosis. This prospective Finnish study has investigated a large cohort of newly diagnosed adults and explored the effect of the gluten-free diet on their body mass index.
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A Young Internists Workgroup is now active within the European Federation of Internal Medicine with the aim of promoting educational and research activities for European future internists. A continuously enlarging network across Europe is in evolution, enabling cooperation, exchange of ideas and sharing experiences, all in the aid of a better medical care for our communities.
Visit www.younginternists.efim.org and become a member of the Young Internists initiative.

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