Diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography in large-vessel vasculitis

Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of arteries can demonstrate early inflammation of vessel walls, but its use for diagnosing thoracoabdominal aortitis has been reported for a few patients only.

Reduction of acute hepatitis B through vaccina-tion of adolescents with no decrease in chronic hepatitis B due to immigration in a low ende-micity country

How has the epidemiology of acute and chronic hepatitis B virus infection developed in Switzerland since mandatory notification was introduced in 1988?

The neuronal correlates of mirror illusion in children with spastic hemiparesis: a study with functional magnetic resonance imaging

Mirror therapy is a rehabilitation strategy that involves a visual illusion of a functional paretic limb provided by a mirror reflection of the nonparetic limb. It improves motor function in adult stroke patients, but is unproven in children with hemiparesis.

Associations of sodium, potassium and protein intake with blood pressure and hypertension in Switzerland

Regional patterns of food intake might have an impact on population blood pressure levels and on the risk of developing hypertension.