Journal Articles - October 2010
Improving Outcomes for Patients With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
Oct 31 2010
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most commonly occurring form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the western world. Until the mid 1990s the incidence of DLBCL increased in both sexes, across racial categories, and across all age groups except the very young,...
[Humor and the brain : Neurobiological aspects.]
Oct 31 2010
In recent years, a number of studies have been published on cerebral activation induced by funny stimuli. This article provides an overview on the structures involved and findings concerning the neuropsychological faculties necessary for joke comprehension,...
Diabetes as a Determinant of Mortality in Cystic Fibrosis.
Oct 29 2010
Background: Diabetes is increasingly common in cystic fibrosis (CF), but little exists describing its influence on mortality. Using national UK data, this study documents diabetes-specific mortality rates, estimates the impact of diabetes on survival, and...