Brain imaging and cognition in young narcoleptics
[image: S13899457.gif] Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Sleep Medicine Author(s): Yu-Shu Huang, Feng-Yuan Liu, Chin-Yang Lin, Ing-Tsung Hsiao, Christian Guilleminault The relationship between functional brain images and performances in narcolepsy patients and controls is a new field of investigation.We studied 71 young, type-one narcoleptic patients and 20 sex- and age-matched control individuals using brain PET images and neurocognitive testing. Subjects underwent clinical investigation, sleep-wake evaluation questionnaires, sleep-wake study with actigrap...περισσότερα »
Hepatitis E virus and neurological injury
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Patient-reported outcomes from a national, prospective, observational study of emergency department acute pain management with an intranasal NSAID, opioids or both
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Incidence and outcomes of school-based injuries during four academic years in Kocaeli, Turkey
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Characteristics of United States emergency department visits for traumatic amputations in the elderly adult from 2010 to 2013
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Adult air pollution exposure and risk of infertility in the Nurses' Health Study II
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A chest radiograph scoring system in patients with severe acute respiratory infection: a validation study
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Falls and Parkinson's disease: evidence from video recordings of actual fall events
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Rehabilitation of older adults with dementia after hip fracture
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Renal cortical necrosis in postpartum hemorrhage: A case series
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Varicella vaccine without human serum albumin versus licensed varicella vaccine in children during the second year of life: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial
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Whatever happens to trauma patients who leave against medical advice?
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Gait Efficiency on an Uneven Surface Is Associated with Falls and Injury in Older Subjects with a Spectrum of Lower Limb Neuromuscular Function: A Prospective Study
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Predictive Validity of the Beers and Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions (STOPP) Criteria to Detect Adverse Drug Events, Hospitalizations, and Emergency Department Visits in the United States
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Cognitive impairment is a negative short-term and long-term prognostic factor in elderly patients with hip fracture
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Conversations about analgesics in the emergency department: A qualitative study
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Overinflation of the cuff and pressure on the neck reduce the preventive effect of supraglottic airways on pulmonary aspiration: an experimental study in human cadavers
fasoladaellinikiστοOTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Overinflation of the cuff and pressure on the neck reduce the preventive effect of supraglottic airways on pulmonary aspiration: an experimental study in human cadavers: Background. The oesophageal leak pressure is defined as the pressure which breaks the seal between the cuff of a supraglottic airway and the peri-cuff mucosa, allowing penetration of fluid into […]
Postoperative Sore Throat,Hoarseness and Vocal Cord Injuries : Thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes
fasoladaellinikiστοOTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
The effects of thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes on postoperative sore throat, hoarseness and vocal cord injuries: a prospective double-blind randomized trial: Background. It is well known that thermal softening of polyvinyl chloride tracheal tubes reduces nasal damage during nasotracheal intubation. We hypothesized that thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs) may be effective […]
Characteristics of adolescents who intervene to stop the risky and dangerous behavior of their friends
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Publication date: March 2016 Source:Accident Analysis & Prevention, Volume 88 Author(s): Lisa Buckley, Rebekah L. Chapman Adolescents value protecting friends from harm and report that they do intervene as bystanders in friends’ risky and dangerous behavior. Moreover intervention can be effective in reducing such behaviors. The protection-risk framework was used to explain bystander intervention. There […]
The Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15)
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Measuring quality of recovery-15 after day case surgery: Background. ‘Quality of recovery’ scores are patient-reported outcome measures evaluating recovery after surgery and anaesthesia. However, they are not widely used in the clinical or research setting. The Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) is a recently developed, psychometrically tested and validated questionnaire. Methods. We conducted a prospective study […]
Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia
fasoladaellinikiστοOTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Comparison of resistive heating and forced-air warming to prevent inadvertent perioperative hypothermia: Background. Forced-air warming is a commonly used warming modality, which has been shown to reduce the incidence of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (<36°C). The reusable resistive heating mattresses offer a potentially cheaper alternative, however, and one of the research recommendations from the National Institute […]
Axillary vein catheterization
fasoladaellinikiστοOTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Comparison of two ultrasound guided approaches for axillary vein catheterization: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial: Background. Axillary vein catheterization via a distal approach is an alternative to the proximal approach to axillary/subclavian vein catheterization under ultrasound (US) guidance. The aim of this trial was to compare the two approaches. Methods. In a randomized single-centre study, […]
Cervical epidural analgesia (CEA) is an analgesic technique, potentially useful for surgeries involving the upper body
fasoladaellinikiστοOTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Cervical epidural analgesia in current anaesthesia practice: systematic review of its clinical utility and rationale, and technical considerations: Cervical epidural analgesia (CEA) is an analgesic technique, potentially useful for surgeries involving the upper body. Despite the inherent technical risks and systemic changes, it has been used for various surgeries. There have been no previously published […]
Randomised comparison of the effectiveness of the laryngeal mask airway supreme, i-gel and current practice in the initial airway management of out of hospital cardiac arrest: a feasibility study
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Randomised comparison of the effectiveness of the laryngeal mask airway supreme, i-gel and current practice in the initial airway management of out of hospital cardiac arrest: a feasibility study: Background. The best initial approach to advanced airway management during out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is unknown. The traditional role of tracheal intubation has been […]
Pneumopericardium due to ingestion of button battery
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Pneumopericardium due to ingestion of button battery: Jai Prakash Soni, Sandeep Choudhary, Pramod Sharma, Mohan Makwana Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):94-95 Mostly ingested button batteries passed through the gastrointestinal tract without any adverse effects. But button battery can lead to hazardous complications including tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), especially when the battery is impacted in the […]
Sensorineural hearing loss in Kawasaki disease
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Sensorineural hearing loss in Kawasaki disease: Varun Aggarwal, Veronica Etinger, Andres F Orjuela Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):87-89 Kawasaki disease is a common nonspecific vasculitis seen in childhood. The most significant long-term sequela is coronary artery aneurysm. However, the spectrum of complications involves not only the heart, but also other organs such as the […]
Intravenous Dexamethasone on Sugammadex Reversal Time in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy.
The Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone on Sugammadex Reversal Time in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy.: BACKGROUND: Dexamethasone has been shown to cause inhibition of sugammadex reversal in functionally innervated human muscle cells. In this prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled study, we evaluated the effect of dexamethasone on the reversal time of sugammadex in children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. METHODS: We recruited 60 patients with ASA physical status I to II, between the ages of 3 and 8 years, scheduled for elective tonsillectomy and/or ... περισσότερα »
Early Endotracheal Tube Insertion with the GlideScope
Early Endotracheal Tube Insertion with the GlideScope: A Randomized Controlled Trial.: BACKGROUND: The GlideScope videolaryngoscope is an intubating device routinely used by anesthesiologists for tracheal intubation. It is occasionally difficult to advance the endotracheal tube (ETT) into the trachea, despite a good view of the glottis. One technique that may be used when difficulty is encountered is to remove the GlideScope from the pharynx and introduce the ETT into the pharynx first, leaving it in place posteriorly while the GlideScope is inserted. Frequently, when the GlideScope... περισσότερα »
Depth of Anesthesia on Emergence Agitation in Children.
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Depth of Anesthesia on Emergence Agitation in Children.: BACKGROUND: The cause of emergence agitation (EA) in children is unknown. Rapid emergence from inhaled anesthesia has been implicated because EA is more common with sevoflurane than with halothane. A dose-dependent effect of sevoflurane, which increases seizure-like electroencephalogram activity, has also been proposed. METHODS: To determine whether depth of anesthesia as measured by bispectral index (BIS) affects EA, 40 ASA physical status I to II children aged 2 to 8 y... περισσότερα »
Airway topical anaesthesia techniques for awake fibreoptic intubation.
Comparing airway topical anaesthesia techniques for awake fibreoptic intubation.:
Evidence-based fluid management in the ICU.
Evidence-based fluid management in the ICU.: Purpose of review: Evidence-based fluid therapy is complicated by blurred boundaries toward other fields of therapy and the majority of trials not focusing on patient-relevant outcomes. Additionally, recent trials unsettled the faith in traditional concepts on fluid therapy. The article reviews the evidence on diagnosis and treatment of hypovolemia and discusses the use of balanced solutions and early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) in septic shock resuscitation. Recent findings: Hypovolemia should be diagnosed and its treatment guided by a ... περισσότερα »
Quality of tracheostomy care is probably as important as timing
Quality of tracheostomy care is probably as important as timing: 1. B. A. McGrath* and 2. C. Doherty -Author Affiliations 1. Manchester, UK 1. ↵*E-mail: brendan.mcgrath@manchester.ac.uk Editor—We would agree that the recent meta-analysis by Szakmany & colleagues 1 examining the effect of early tracheostomy on resource utilization and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients reached some important conclusions. An early tracheostomy culture (within 10 days of commencing mechanical ventilation) is likely to significantly increase the number of patients undergoi... περισσότερα »
Enhanced recovery after general anaesthesia: A question of PONV prophylaxis?
Enhanced recovery after general anaesthesia: A question of PONV prophylaxis?: 1. P. Kienbaum* and 2. M. S. Schaefer -Author Affiliations 1. Duesseldorf, Germany 1. ↵*E-mail: peter.kienbaum@med.uni-duesseldorf.de Editor—We would like to congratulate Lee and coworkers1 for their study assessing the influence of type of anaesthesia on a patient-centred outcome as the quality of recovery (QoR). The authors randomized eighty female patients undergoing thyroid surgery to either effect-site target controlled infusion -total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) or general an... περισσότερα »
Large-bore calibrating orogastric tube and arytenoid dislocation
Large-bore calibrating orogastric tube and arytenoid dislocation: a retrospective study: 1. P.-H. Tan, 2. K.-C. Hung*, 3. S.-W. Hsieh, 4. T.-B. Chen, 5. P.-H. Liu and 6. W.-H. Chen -Author Affiliations 1. Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC 1. ↵*E-mail: ed102605@gmail.com Editor—Tracheal intubation is still the most common cause of arytenoid dislocation (AD) according to current literature.1 Although the arytenoid cartilage may be inadvertently traumatized during the blind insertion of the medical devices into the larynx or oesophagus,2–4 there are no publish... περισσότερα »
Overinflation of the cuff and pressure on the neck reduce the preventive effect of supraglottic airways on pulmonary aspiration: an experimental study in human cadavers
Overinflation of the cuff and pressure on the neck reduce the preventive effect of supraglottic airways on pulmonary aspiration: an experimental study in human cadavers: *Background.* The oesophageal leak pressure is defined as the pressure which breaks the seal between the cuff of a supraglottic airway and the peri-cuff mucosa, allowing penetration of fluid into the pharynx and the oral cavity. As a consequence, a decrease in this variable increases the risk of reflux and can lead to pulmonary aspiration. The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of cuff overinflation and p... περισσότερα »
Postoperative Sore Throat,Hoarseness and Vocal Cord Injuries : Thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes
The effects of thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes on postoperative sore throat, hoarseness and vocal cord injuries: a prospective double-blind randomized trial: *Background.* It is well known that thermal softening of polyvinyl chloride tracheal tubes reduces nasal damage during nasotracheal intubation. We hypothesized that thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs) may be effective for reducing airway injury. This randomized double-blind study was performed to investigate whether thermal softening of DLTs decreased postoperative sore throat, ho... περισσότερα »
The Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15)
Measuring quality of recovery-15 after day case surgery: *Background.* ‘Quality of recovery’ scores are patient-reported outcome measures evaluating recovery after surgery and anaesthesia. However, they are not widely used in the clinical or research setting. The Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) is a recently developed, psychometrically tested and validated questionnaire. *Methods.* We conducted a prospective study of all adult patients undergoing orthopaedic day case surgery over a period of six months (June 2013–November 2013). Patients completed the QoR-15 score preoperatively, ...περισσότερα »
Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia
Comparison of resistive heating and forced-air warming to prevent inadvertent perioperative hypothermia: *Background.* Forced-air warming is a commonly used warming modality, which has been shown to reduce the incidence of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (<36°C). The reusable resistive heating mattresses offer a potentially cheaper alternative, however, and one of the research recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence was to evaluate such devices formally. We conducted a randomized single-blinded study comparing perioperative hypothermia in pa... περισσότερα »
Axillary vein catheterization
Comparison of two ultrasound guided approaches for axillary vein catheterization: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial: *Background.* Axillary vein catheterization via a distal approach is an alternative to the proximal approach to axillary/subclavian vein catheterization under ultrasound (US) guidance. The aim of this trial was to compare the two approaches. *Methods.* In a randomized single-centre study, all patients requiring central vein catheterization in intensive care or the operating room were randomly assigned to proximal or distal approach groups. If catheterizat... περισσότερα »
Cervical epidural analgesia (CEA) is an analgesic technique, potentially useful for surgeries involving the upper body
Cervical epidural analgesia in current anaesthesia practice: systematic review of its clinical utility and rationale, and technical considerations: Cervical epidural analgesia (CEA) is an analgesic technique, potentially useful for surgeries involving the upper body. Despite the inherent technical risks and systemic changes, it has been used for various surgeries. There have been no previously published systematic reviews aimed at assessing its clinical utility. This systematic review was performed to explore the perioperative benefits of CEA. The review was also aimed at identifyi... περισσότερα »
Randomised comparison of the effectiveness of the laryngeal mask airway supreme, i-gel and current practice in the initial airway management of out of hospital cardiac arrest: a feasibility study
Randomised comparison of the effectiveness of the laryngeal mask airway supreme, i-gel and current practice in the initial airway management of out of hospital cardiac arrest: a feasibility study: *Background.* The best initial approach to advanced airway management during out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is unknown. The traditional role of tracheal intubation has been challenged by the introduction of supraglottic airway devices (SGAs), but there is contradictory evidence from observational studies. We assessed the feasibility of a cluster-randomized trial to compare the i-ge... περισσότερα »
Pneumopericardium due to ingestion of button battery
Pneumopericardium due to ingestion of button battery: *Jai Prakash Soni, Sandeep Choudhary, Pramod Sharma, Mohan Makwana* Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):94-95 Mostly ingested button batteries passed through the gastrointestinal tract without any adverse effects. But button battery can lead to hazardous complications including tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), especially when the battery is impacted in the esophagus. Urgent esophagoscopic removal of the battery is essential in all cases. Once the TEF is identified, conservative management is the initial treatment of choi...περισσότερα »
Sensorineural hearing loss in Kawasaki disease
Sensorineural hearing loss in Kawasaki disease: *Varun Aggarwal, Veronica Etinger, Andres F Orjuela* Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):87-89 Kawasaki disease is a common nonspecific vasculitis seen in childhood. The most significant long-term sequela is coronary artery aneurysm. However, the spectrum of complications involves not only the heart, but also other organs such as the eyes, skin, kidneys, gallbladder, liver, and central nervous system. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a relatively unrecognized complication of the disease. Although most of the complications... περισσότερα »
Co-occurrence of Takayasu's arteritis and tuberculosis
Co-occurrence of Takayasu's arteritis and tuberculosis: Report of a Tunisian pediatric case: *Monia Khemiri, Wiem Douira, Sihem Barsaoui* Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):75-78 Few reports on co-occurrence of Takayasu's arteritis (TA) and tuberculosis (Tb) have been published in childhood. A 12-year-old girl presented with 4-month's history of a dry cough, persistent fever, marked weakness, and weight loss. Physical examination revealed impalpable peripheral pulses and unrecordable blood pressure (BP) on upper limbs. In lower limbs, peripheral pulses were normal and BP r... περισσότερα »
Clarifying the anatomy of the fifth arch artery
Clarifying the anatomy of the fifth arch artery: *Saurabh Kumar Gupta, Gurpreet Singh Gulati, Robert H Anderson* Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):62-67 The artery allegedly forming in the fifth pharyngeal arch has increasingly been implicated as responsible for various vascular malformations in patients with congenitally malformed hearts. Observations from studies on developing embryos, however, have failed to provide support to substantiate several of these inferences such that the very existence of the fifth arch artery remains debatable. To the best of our knowledge, ... περισσότερα »
Usefulness of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using double roller pumps
Usefulness of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using double roller pumps in a low body weight newborn: A novel strategy for mechanical circulatory support in an infant: *Keisuke Nakanishi, Tomoko Kato, Shiori Kawasaki, Atsushi Amano* Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2016 9(1):85-86 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with a centrifugal pump requires a certain flow rate; therefore, its application for low body weight infants is frequently accompanied by oxygenator membrane malfunction and/or inadequate perfusion. To prevent low-flow associated complications, we report a ... περισσότερα »
Timing of endoscopic surgical decompression in traumatic optic neuropathy: a systematic review of the literature
Timing of endoscopic surgical decompression in traumatic optic neuropathy: a systematic review of the literature: Background Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) represents a rare but devastating complication of closed head injuries. No accepted guidelines are available for medical and surgical management algorithms. A systematic review of the literature was performed to determine the optimal timing and candidacy for endoscopic surgical intervention. Methods A systematic review of multiple databases was performed including Medline-Ovid, EMBASE, and PubMed. Data was extracted and patient...περισσότερα »
Cadmium induces mucin 8 expression via Toll-like receptor 4–mediated extracellular signal related kinase 1/2 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase in human airway epithelial cells
Cadmium induces mucin 8 expression via Toll-like receptor 4–mediated extracellular signal related kinase 1/2 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase in human airway epithelial cells: Background Inhalation of cadmium can lead to development of inflammatory airway diseases such as acute pulmonary edema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In inflammatory airway diseases, expression of mucins is increased, which leads to increased morbidity and mortality of the affected patients. However, no study on the effect of cadmium on expression of mucin genes in airway epithelial cells ...περισσότερα »
Fish collagen is an important panallergen
Fish collagen is an important panallergen in the Japanese population: [image: cover.gif?v=1&s=51729ab99aa778a4e7e44069] Abstract Collagen was identified as a fish allergen in early 2000s. Although its allergenic potential has been suggested to be low, risks associated with collagen as a fish allergen have not been evaluated to a greater extent. In this study, we aimed to clarify the importance of collagen as a fish allergen. Our results showed that 50% of Japanese patients with fish allergy had immunoglobulin E (IgE) against mackerel collagen, whereas 44% had IgE against mackere... περισσότερα »
Factors associated to recurrent wheezing in infants
Factors associated to recurrent wheezing in infants under one year of age in the province of Salamanca, Spain: Is intervention possible? A predictive model via Allergologia et Immunopathologia Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Allergologia et Immunopathologia Author(s): J. Pellegrini-Belinchón, F. Lorente-Toledano, P. Galindo-Villardón, I. González-Carvajal, J. Martín-Martín, J. Mallol, L. García-Marcos ObjectivesWheezing is a very common problem in infants in the first months of life. The objective of this study is to identify risk factors that may be acted ... περισσότερα »
Alteration of Natural Killer cell phenotype and function in obese individuals
Alteration of Natural Killer cell phenotype and function in obese individuals via Clinical Immunology Publication date: Available online 18 January 2016 *Source:*Clinical Immunology Author(s): Sébastien Viel, Laurie Besson, Emily Charrier, Antoine Marçais, Emmanuel Disse, Jacques Bienvenu, Thierry Walzer, Charles Dumontet Obesity is associated with increased cancer rates and higher susceptibility to infections. The adipose tissue of obese individuals is inflammatory and may negatively impact on innate and adaptive immunity in a systemic way. Here, we explored the phenotype and function...περισσότερα »
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) data
DSC of Human Hair: A tool for claim support or incorrect data analysis?: Abstract Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) data is increasingly used to substantiate product claims of hair repair. Decreasing peak temperatures may indicate structural changes and chemical damage. Increasing the DSC wet peak temperature is, therefore, often considered as proof of hair repair. A detailed understanding of the technique and hair structure indicates that this may not be a sound approach. Surveying the rich literature on the use of Dynamic Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Differential Scanning Calo... περισσότερα »
Functional anatomy of the lower face: Role of the hyoplatysmal ligament, of the platysma and of the depressor labii lateralis
A new approach to via Plastique Esthétique Publication date: Available online 18 January 2016 *Source:*Annales de Chirurgie Plastique Esthétique Author(s): C. Le Louarn BackgroundAlthough there are numerous techniques for necklift, medium-term instability is frequent with this procedure. A misunderstanding of the functional anatomy of the neck may explain these unsatisfactory surgical outcomes.ObjectivesThe author analyzes the functional anatomy of the platysma (PLA) and of the hyoplatysma ligament. The depressor labii lateralis (DLL) is described for the first time.MethodsThe PLA was... περισσότερα »
Effectiveness of platysma muscle flap in preventing Frey syndrome and depressive deformities after parotidectomy
Effectiveness of platysma muscle flap in preventing Frey syndrome and depressive deformities after parotidectomy via British Association of Plastic Surgeons Publication date: Available online 18 January 2016 *Source:*Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Ayato Hayashi, Mariko Mochizuki, Shunichi Suda, Yuhei Natori, Erika Ando, Hidekazu Yoshizawa, Daiki Senda, Rica Tanaka, Hiroshi Mizuno BackgroundFrey syndrome (FS) or depressive deformity (DD) occurring after parotidectomy significantly reduces a patient’s quality of life. However, there seems to be no effect... περισσότερα »
Frontalis suspension with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene sheet for congenital ptosis repair
Frontalis suspension with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene sheet for congenital ptosis repair: Congenital ptosis with poor levator function is most often repaired with a frontalis suspension procedure. Autogenous fascia lata grafting is generally effective, with low rates of infection and granuloma formation. However, contraction of the grafted fascia lata may cause eyelash inversion, tarsal deformity, and/or lagophthalmos. On the other hand, many synthetic suspensory materials have been used for frontalis suspension; among them, polytetrafluoroethylene has been reported to be co... περισσότερα »
Correcting Tanzer’s Group II Constricted Ears: Construction of the Superior Crus As a Strut with Cartilage Expansion Grafting
A Simplified Method for Correcting Tanzer’s Group II Constricted Ears: Construction of the Superior Crus As a Strut with Cartilage Expansion Grafting: A constricted ear, also known as a cup ear or lop ear, is a deformity characterized by curling of the upper portion of the ear, including the helix, scapha, and antihelix. In Tanzer’s classification, group II constricted ears have deformities involving the helix and the scapha. Although partial or total absence of the superior crus of the antihelix has been noted in group II constricted ears, most plastic surgeons have corrected group... περισσότερα »
Levator lengthening technique using cartilage or fascia graft for paralytic lagophthalmos in facial paralysis
Levator lengthening technique using cartilage or fascia graft for paralytic lagophthalmos in facial paralysis: Lid loading using gold weight has been commonly used for treating paralytic lagophthalmos (PL); however, the procedure has a relatively high complication rate and the availability of these plates varies among social circumstances. We used a levator lengthening (LL) technique, which originally elongated the levator aponeurosis by inserting a fascia graft between the edge of the levator aponeurosis and the tarsal plate. However, because this procedure tends to result in a wid... περισσότερα »
Chronic Sclerosing Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Treated with Hemimandibulectomy and Fibular Free Flap Reconstruction
Chronic Sclerosing Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Treated with Hemimandibulectomy and Fibular Free Flap Reconstruction: [image: image]Summary: Primary chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible is a rare condition that presents with a long-standing chronic facial swelling over the mandible, pain with mastication, and trismus. With no clinically appreciated acute phase, the aetiology often remains unknown. Many patients achieve adequate symptom control with broad-spectrum antibiotics, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and surgical debridement, or decortication of bone sequestration. However, becau...περισσότερα »
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction with Combined Sliding Tarsal and Rhomboid Skin Flaps.
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction with Combined Sliding Tarsal and Rhomboid Skin Flaps.: Purpose: To report results in patients undergoing lower eyelid reconstruction following Mohs surgery using a combination of surgical techniques, the rhomboid skin flap and a sliding tarsal flap. Methods: An IRB approved, retrospective case series of patients undergoing surgery between April 2007 and October 2014. Outcomes include establishment of a functional eyelid, quality of postoperative eyelid margin contour, and postoperative complications. Results: During the study period, sliding tarsal flaps we... περισσότερα »
Enophthalmos and Hemifacial Skeletal Atrophy After Trigeminal Nerve Injury.
Enophthalmos and Hemifacial Skeletal Atrophy After Trigeminal Nerve Injury.: A 60-year-old woman presented with several years increasing right upper eyelid ptosis. She had undergone surgical decompression of the right trigeminal nerve in the posterior cranial fossa 15 years earlier for trigeminal neuralgia. This left her with permanent numbness in the second and third divisions of the trigeminal nerve. In addition to the ptosis, she was found to have right enophthalmos and a smaller right face. CT scans showed a smaller midfacial skeleton on the right and a depressed orbital floor. ... περισσότερα »
Perineural Invasion of the Orbit by Neurotropic Nondesmoplastic Melanoma.
Perineural Invasion of the Orbit by Neurotropic Nondesmoplastic Melanoma.: The authors report a case of neurotropic nondesmoplastic melanoma involving the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve and the cavernous sinus in a patient with recurrent scalp melanoma. This case highlights the importance of earlier diagnosis of local recurrence of melanoma and the rare association of neurotropic melanoma and orbital metastasis. (C) 2016 by The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc., All rights reserved.
Pathophysiology of the cochlear intrastrial fluid-blood barrier (review)
Publication date: Available online 20 January 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Xiaorui Shi The blood-labyrinth barrier (BLB) in the stria vascularis is a highly specialized capillary network that controls exchanges between blood and the intrastitial space in the cochlea. The barrier shields the inner ear from blood-born toxic substances and selectively passes ions, fluids, and nutrients to the cochlea, playing an essential role in the maintenance of cochlear homeostasis. Anatomically, the BLB is comprised of endothelial cells (ECs) in the strial microvasculature, elaborated... περισσότερα »
Cold plasma: a novel approach to treat infected dentin—a combined ex vivo and in vitro study
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of cold plasma (CP) on infected dentin surfaces in vitro and ex vivo. Materials and methods To examine the effect of cold plasma on root surfaces, 24 root surfaces were infected with *Streptococcus mitis*. Specimens were randomly divided into three groups: Within the control group (C), root surfaces were rinsed with NaCl; root surfaces in the second group were additionally scaled and root planed (SRP), and in the third group, root surfaces were rinsed, scaled, root planed, and in addition, CP was ap... περισσότερα »
Pathophysiology of the cochlear intrastrial fluid-blood barrier (review)
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Publication date: Available online 20 January 2016 Source:Hearing Research Author(s): Xiaorui Shi The blood-labyrinth barrier (BLB) in the stria vascularis is a highly specialized capillary network that controls exchanges between blood and the intrastitial space in the cochlea. The barrier shields the inner ear from blood-born toxic substances and selectively passes ions, fluids, and nutrients […]
Tauopathy in transgenic (SHR72) rats impairs function of central noradrenergic system and promotes neuroinflammation
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Background: Brain norepinephrine (NE) plays an important role in the modulation of stress response and neuroinflammation. Recent studies indicate that in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the tau neuropathology begins in the locus coeruleus (LC) which is the main source of brain NE. Therefore, we investigated the changes in brain NE system and also the immune status […]
‘Living with Aphasia the Best Way I Can’: A Feasibility Study Exploring Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for People with Aphasia
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Objective: Post-stroke aphasia can profoundly affect a person’s social and emotional well-being. This study explored the feasibility of solution-focused brief therapy as an accessible intervention and investigated its impact on participants’ psychosocial well-being. Participants and Methods: This is a small-scale repeated-measures feasibility study. Participants received between 3 and 5 therapy sessions. They were assessed on […]
An International Perspective on Quality of Life in Aphasia: A Survey of Clinician Views and Practices from Sixteen Countries
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Objective: To gain an insight into speech and language therapists’ perspectives on and practices in quality of life in aphasia. Participants and Methods: The International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics Aphasia Committee developed a survey questionnaire, which was delivered online, anonymously, through SurveyMonkey (November 2012 to April 2013) to clinicians working with people with aphasia […]
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Folia Phoniatr Logop 2015;67:113 from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1nxIcw9 via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Cognitive-Linguistic Performance and Quality of Life in Healthy Aging
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Background/Aims: This study investigated quality of life (QoL) in relation to cognitive-linguistic performance and demographic characteristics (age, education and gender) in a large cohort of cognitively healthy older adults. Method: A total of 578 Greek-Cypriots aged 60-91 years were recruited from the Neurocognitive Study on Aging. Of those, 395 healthy participants (171 males and 224 […]
Unusual deal ensures Ebola vaccine supply
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Drugmaker commits to stockpiling 300,000 doses and beginning approval process. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19186 from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1ZAHryd via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy concurrent with systemic therapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Outcomes from an integrated regional Australian cancer centre
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Abstract Introduction Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) incidence has increased over the past two decades largely because of an increase in human papilloma virus (HPV)-related OPSCC. We report here outcomes of definitive radiation therapy for OPSCC with simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in a regional Australian cancer centre. Methods We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical […]
Wild plants, pregnancy, and the food-medicine continuum in the southern regions of Ghana and Benin
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Publication date: 17 February 2016 Source:Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 179 Author(s): Alexandra M. Towns, Tinde van Andel Ethnopharmacological relevanceIn West Africa, women utilize wild plant species to maintain and enhance their health throughout the duration of pregnancy. These plants are a culturally resilient and financially accessible form of nourishment for pregnant women in the region, […]
Studies on medicinal herbs for cognitive enhancement based on the text mining of Dongeuibogam and preliminary evaluation of its effects
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Publication date: 17 February 2016 Source:Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 179 Author(s): Malk Eun Pak, Yu Ri Kim, Ha Neui Kim, Sung Min Ahn, Hwa Kyoung Shin, Jin Ung Baek, Byung Tae Choi Ethnopharmacological relevanceIn literature on Korean medicine, Dongeuibogam (Treasured Mirror of Eastern Medicine), published in 1613, represents the overall results of the traditional medicines […]
Traumatic Canalicular Laceration Repair with a New Monocanalicular Silicone Tube.
Traumatic Canalicular Laceration Repair with a New Monocanalicular Silicone Tube.: Purpose: This study evaluated the efficacy of a new pushed monocanalicular silicone tube in reconstructing traumatic canalicular laceration. Methods: This interventional case series enrolled 48 patients with a traumatic canalicular laceration. Patients with bicanalicular involvement were excluded. Canalicular repair was performed under an operating microscope and involved proximal end exploration of the canaliculus, stenting of the canaliculus with a 35-mm Masterka tube, and approximation of the lacer... περισσότερα »
Infliximab for IgG4-Related Orbital Disease.
Infliximab for IgG4-Related Orbital Disease.: IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic fibroinflammatory condition with unclear pathophysiology. It may occur as a single organ disorder, but multiorgan presentation is common and can mimic several conditions. The preferred therapy consists of steroids, but definite maintenance strategy remains unclear. The authors describe a case of a 61-year-old woman, initially diagnosed with idiopathic orbital inflammation refractory to multiple immunosuppressive agents. The disease was complicated with epilepsy, vision loss, and trismus. Treat... περισσότερα »
Lagophthalmos and Ptosis in Inclusion Body Myositis.
Lagophthalmos and Ptosis in Inclusion Body Myositis.: Sporadic inclusion body myositis is the most commonly acquired type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy in people aged 50 and above. There is early weakness and atrophy of forearms and quadriceps and a third of patients also have mild facial weakness. Extraocular muscles are not affected and ptosis is rarely seen. The authors describe a unique case in which inclusion body myositis presented with early mid face weakness and atrophy resulting in unilateral lagophthalmus, and ptosis, which have not been documented before. This case ...περισσότερα »
Reconstruction of Large Lower Eyelid Defects
One-Stage Alternatives to the Hughes Procedure for Reconstruction of Large Lower Eyelid Defects: Surgical Techniques and Outcomes.: Purpose: To present the results of 1-stage surgical advancement flaps for the repair of large full thickness lower eyelid defects. These avoid the disadvantages of the 2-stage Hughes procedure and provide favorable functional and aesthetic outcomes. Methods: A retrospective case series of 36 lower eyelid repairs performed on 31 patients by a single surgeon in Sydney, Australia is presented. The selection criterion was a horizontal defect size 10 mm or gr... περισσότερα »
Orbital Development after Self-inflating Hydrogel Expansion in Children with Congenital Microphthalmia
Digital Evaluation of via British Association of Plastic Surgeons Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Zhijia Hou, Junfang Xian, Qinglin Chang, Wenbin Wei, Dongmei Li BackgroundAssessment of the growth of bony orbit in children with blind microphthalmia is essential to the management. In this study variables were measured to evaluate the development of the bony microphthalmic orbits after treated with self-inflating hydrogel expanders.MethodsRetrospective, interventional case series. Thirteen pedia... περισσότερα »
A Case of Polyarteritis Nodosa Associated with Vertebral Artery Vasculitis Treated Successfully with Tocilizumab and Cyclophosphamide
Pediatric polyarteritis nodosa is rare systemic necrotizing arteritis involving small- and medium-sized muscular arteries characterized by aneurysmal dilatations involving the vessel wall. Aneurysms associated with polyarteritis nodosa are common in visceral arteries; however intracranial aneurysms have also been reported and can be associated with central nervous system symptoms, significant morbidity, and mortality. To our knowledge extracranial involvement of the vertebral arteries has not been reported but has the potential to be deleterious due to fact that they supply the ce... περισσότερα »
The Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap in Intra-Oral Reconstruction
: A North East Experience via British Association of Plastic Surgeons Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): R.L. Chalmers, K.M.A. Rahman, S. Young, M. Kennedy, S. Endersby, J.R. Adams, O.A. Ahmed, M. Nugent, M. Ragbir BackgroundThe medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flap is a fasciocutaneous flap that is gaining popularity for intra-oral reconstructions. The aim of this two-centre review was to evaluate the use of the MSAP flap in intra-oral reconstructions and report our experiences.MethodsData ...περισσότερα »
Bcl-2 oncoprotein expression in oral precancer and cancer
Clinicopathological correlation of via ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Author(s): Vandana Arya, Subash Singh, M. Jonathan Daniel Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the oral cavity. Normally the death of cell and the growth are active processes and depend not only on external factors but also on the expression of genes such as Bcl-2, which activate and inhibit apoptosis. The term Bcl-2 is an acronym fo...περισσότερα »
Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies six novel loci associated with habitual coffee consumption.
Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies six novel loci associated with habitual coffee consumption.: [image: http:--www.nature.com-images-lo_npg.gif] Related Articles*Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies six novel loci associated with habitual coffee consumption.* Mol Psychiatry. 2015 May;20(5):647-56 Authors: Coffee and Caffeine Genetics Consortium, Cornelis MC, Byrne EM, Esko T, Nalls MA, Ganna A, Paynter N, Monda KL, Amin N, Fischer K, Renstrom F, Ngwa JS, Huikari V, Cavadino A, Nolte IM, Teumer A, Yu K, Marques-Vidal P, Rawal R, Manichaikul A, Wojczynski MK, Vink JM, Zhao JH, Bur...περισσότερα »
Oral cancer intraoperative detection by topically spraying a γ-glutamyl transpeptidase-activated fluorescent probe
Oral cancer intraoperative detection by topically spraying a γ-glutamyl transpeptidase-activated fluorescent probe via ScienceDirect Publication: Oral Oncology [image: (A) Proposed mechanism of g-Glu-HMRG activation and retention. g-Glu-HMRG reacts ...] [image: OSCC specimen. (A) White light. (B) Fluorescent image. (C) H–E staining. (A and ...] *Source:*Oral Oncology Author(s): Tetsu Shimane, Hitoshi Aizawa, Takeshi Koike, Mako Kamiya, Yasuteru Urano, Hiroshi Kurita
Educational Value of a Medical Student-Led Head and Neck Cancer Screening Event
Educational Value of a Medical Student-Led Head and Neck Cancer Screening Event: Objective To evaluate improvement of medical student knowledge of head and neck cancer (HNC) through participation in HNC screening fairs run by medical students. Study Design Prospective cohort study of surveys assessing medical students’ knowledge of HNC before and after volunteering at screening fairs. Setting Four screening fairs held at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine during Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Subjects Medical student screening fair volunteers. Methods...περισσότερα »
Endoscopic Salivary Stone Fragmentation with Pneumatic Lithotripsy in a Simulation Model
Endoscopic Salivary Stone Fragmentation with Pneumatic Lithotripsy in a Simulation Model: Objective To evaluate the endoscopic fragmentation and removal of human salivary stones by employing intracorporeal pneumatic lithotripsy in a clinical simulation model of the submandibular gland. Study Design Simulation model evaluating endoscopic management of human salivary stones. Setting Laboratory. Subjects and Methods A flexible nitinol contact probe adapted to a CO2-driven handheld salivary pneumatic lithotripter was deployed through a sialendoscope to disrupt parotid (n = 1) and su...περισσότερα »
Laryngeal Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis
Laryngeal Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis: Objectives To describe the range of findings in patients with neurofibromatosis (NF) presenting to a laryngology clinic and to analyze the etiologic factors of vocal fold dysfunction in this cohort. Study Design Case series with chart review. Setting Tertiary laryngology practice. Subjects and Methods All cases of NF presenting to an academic laryngology practice were retrospectively reviewed (August 2005 to May 2014), with a total of 34 cases. Demographic data, symptoms, and endoscopic examination findings were reviewed. Etiologic ... περισσότερα »
Does Type of Pharyngeal Packing during Sinonasal Surgery Have an Effect on PONV and Throat Pain?
Does Type of Pharyngeal Packing during Sinonasal Surgery Have an Effect on PONV and Throat Pain?: Objective Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common problem that affects up to 30% of all surgical patients after general anaesthesia, which increases in sinonasal surgery due the very potent emetic effect of ingested blood that is swallowed during the procedures. Therefore, a hypo/oropharyngeal packing is commonly placed in an effort to prevent blood ingestion. The primary aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of 3 packing types in preventing PONV and to compare the ...περισσότερα »
Novel High-Fidelity Peritonsillar Abscess Simulator
Novel High-Fidelity Peritonsillar Abscess Simulator: Objective To create and assess a novel high-fidelity peritonsillar abscess simulation task trainer with junior otolaryngology–head and neck surgery residents. Study Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Third annual Emergencies in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Bootcamp course at the Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics in London, Canada. Subjects and Methods Fresh cadaveric material was obtained consisting of a head and neck. Abscess pockets were simulated with a finger of a latex glove containing vanilla... περισσότερα »
Pathophysiology of the cochlear intrastrial fluid-blood barrier (review)
Publication date: Available online 20 January 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Xiaorui Shi The blood-labyrinth barrier (BLB) in the stria vascularis is a highly specialized capillary network that controls exchanges between blood and the intrastitial space in the cochlea. The barrier shields the inner ear from blood-born toxic substances and selectively passes ions, fluids, and nutrients to the cochlea, playing an essential role in the maintenance of cochlear homeostasis. Anatomically, the BLB is comprised of endothelial cells (ECs) in the strial microvasculature, elaborated... περισσότερα »
Nutrients, Vol. 8, Pages 57: Chicken Essence for Cognitive Function Improvement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Chicken essence (CE) is a popular traditional remedy in Asia, which is believed to improve cognitive functions. CE company claimed that the health benefits were proven with research studies. A systematic review was conducted to determine the cognitive-enhancing effects of CE. We systematically searched a number of databases for randomized controlled trials with human subjects consuming CE and cognitive tests involved. Cochrane's Risk of Bias (ROB) tool was used to assess the quality of trials and meta-analysis was performed. Seven trials were included, where six healthy subjects a... περισσότερα »
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 134: VLDL from Metabolic Syndrome Individuals Enhanced Lipid Accumulation in Atria with Association of Susceptibility to Atrial Fibrillation
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents a cluster of metabolic derangements. Dyslipidemia is an important factor in MetS and is related to atrial fibrillation (AF). We hypothesized that very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) in MetS (MetS-VLDL) may induce atrial dilatation and vulnerability to AF. VLDL was therefore separated from normal (normal-VLDL) and MetS individuals. Wild type C57BL/6 male mice were divided into control, normal-VLDL (nVLDL), and MetS-VLDL (msVLDL) groups. VLDL (15 µg/g) and equivalent volumes of saline were injected via tail vein three times a week for six consec...περισσότερα »
Foods, Vol. 5, Pages 8: Phytosanitary Irradiation
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Phytosanitary treatments disinfest traded commodities of potential quarantine pests. Phytosanitary irradiation (PI) treatments use ionizing radiation to accomplish this, and, since their international commercial debut in 2004, the use of this technology has increased by ~10% annually. Generic PI treatments (one dose is used for a group of pests and/or commodities, although not all have been tested for efficacy) are used in virtually all commercial PI treatments, and new generic PI doses are proposed, such as 300 Gy, for all insects except pupae and adult Lepidoptera (moths). Fresh...περισσότερα »
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 130: Iron Homeostasis in Health and Disease
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Iron is required for the survival of most organisms, including bacteria, plants, and humans. Its homeostasis in mammals must be fine-tuned to avoid iron deficiency with a reduced oxygen transport and diminished activity of Fe-dependent enzymes, and also iron excess that may catalyze the formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals, oxidative stress, and programmed cell death. The advance in understanding the main players and mechanisms involved in iron regulation significantly improved since the discovery of genes responsible for hemochromatosis, the IRE/IRPs machinery, and the ...περισσότερα »
Nanomaterials, Vol. 6, Pages 22: Coupling of Nanocrystalline Anatase TiO2 to Porous Nanosized LaFeO3 for Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants
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In this work we have successfully fabricated nanocrystalline anatase TiO2/perovskite-type porous nanosized LaFeO3 (T/P-LFO) nanocomposites using a simple wet chemical method. It is clearly demonstrated by means of atmosphere-controlled steady-state surface photovoltage spectroscopy (SPS) responses, photoluminescence spectra, and fluorescence spectra related to the formed OH− radical amount that the photogenerated charge carriers in the resultant T/P-LFO nanocomposites with a proper mole ratio percentage of TiO2 display much higher separation in comparison to the P-LFO alone. This ...περισσότερα »
Water Analysis for Emerging Chemical Contaminants
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Analytical Chemistry DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b04922 [image: ancham?d=yIl2AUoC8zA] from #Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1RzqNjp via IFTTT
Are glucose levels, glucose variability and autonomic control influenced by inspiratory muscle exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes? Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Background: Physical exercise reduces glucose levels and glucose variability in patients with type 2 diabetes. Acute inspiratory muscle exercise has been shown to reduce these parameters in a small group of patients with type 2 diabetes, but these results have yet to be confirmed in a well-designed study. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of acute inspiratory muscle exercise on glucose levels, glucose variability, and cardiovascular autonomic function in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods/designThis study will use a randomized clinical trial crossover design. A... περισσότερα »
MiR-146a modulates macrophage polarization by inhibiting Notch1 pathway in RAW264.7 macrophages
Publication date: March 2016 *Source:*International Immunopharmacology, Volume 32 Author(s): Cheng Huang, Xue-jiao Liu, QunZhou, Juan Xie, Tao-tao Ma, Xiao-ming Meng, Jun Li Macrophages are heterogeneous and plastic cells which are able to undergo dynamic transition between M1 and M2 polarized phenotypes in response to the microenvironment signals. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of macrophage polarization are still obscure. In the current study, it was revealed that miR-146a might play a pivotal role in macrophage polarization. As our results indicated, miR-146a was hi...περισσότερα »
Protective effects of pogostone against LPS-induced acute lung injury in mice via regulation of Keap1–Nrf2/NF-κB signaling pathways
Publication date: March 2016 *Source:*International Immunopharmacology, Volume 32 Author(s): Chao-Yue Sun, Lie-Qiang Xu, Zhen-Biao Zhang, Chao-hui Chen, Yong-zhong Huang, Zu-Qing Su, Hui-Zhen Guo, Xiao-Ying Chen, Xie Zhang, Yu-Hong Liu, Jian-Nan Chen, Xiao-Ping Lai, Yu-Cui Li, Zi-Ren Su Pogostone, a major component of Pogostemon cablin, has been demonstrated to possess antibacterial, anti-fungal, immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. To investigate the potential therapeutic effect of pogostone on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI), mice were pretr...περισσότερα »
Isolation and identification of Malassezia species from Chinese and Korean patients with seborrheic dermatitis and in vitro studies on their bioactivity on sebaceous lipids and IL-8 production
Summary We investigated the distribution of *Malassezia* yeast in 120 Chinese (20 patients from each of six cities) and 20 Korean patients with scalp seborrheic dermatitis (SD) and dandruff (SD/D) using ITS1 and ITS2 polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Bioactivity was studied by quantifying sebum lipid production by human primary sebocytes and inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-8 (IL-8) production was studied by exposing HaCaT keratinocytes with extracts of five standard *Malassezia* strains; *M. globosa*, *M. restricta*, *M. sympodialis*, *M. derma... περισσότερα »
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Enhancing the Photocatalytic Activity of Sr4Al14O25:Eu2+,Dy3+ Persistent Phosphors by Codoping with Bi3+ ions
Abstract The photocatalytic activity of Bismuth codoped Sr4Al14O25: Eu2+,Dy3+ persistent phosphors is studied by monitoring the degradation of the blue methylene dye UV light irradiation. Powder phosphors are obtained by a combustion synthesis method and a post-annealing process in reductive atmosphere. The XRD patterns show a single orthorhombic phase of Sr4Al14O25: Eu2+,Dy3+,Bi3+ phosphors even at high Bismuth dopant concentrations of 12 mol%, suggesting that Bi ions are well incorporated into the host lattice. SEM micrographs show irregular micro grains with sizes in the range o...περισσότερα »
Actinic Prurigo in Singaporean Chinese: A Positive Association with HLA-DRB1*03:01
Abstract Studies have reported the association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes with susceptibility to develop actinic prurigo (AP) in Caucasians, but there were no studies in Asian populations, including the Chinese. Our study was performed to determine if AP is associated with susceptibility or protective HLA alleles or haplotypes in Singaporean Chinese. All Chinese patients diagnosed with AP at National Skin Center, Singapore, from January 2002 to April 2015 were invited to participate in the study. Clinical data and phototesting results were collated, and HLA typing was p... περισσότερα »
Emergency department visits for head trauma in the United States
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Trauma associated splenic artery aneurysms: An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank
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Open reduction and internal fixation of rib fractures in polytrauma patients with flail chest
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The Wiggle Index: An open source bioassay to assess sub-lethal insecticide response in Drosophila melanogaster
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Classifying, measuring and improving the quality of data in trauma registries: a review of the literature
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‘Living with Aphasia the Best Way I Can’: A Feasibility Study Exploring Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for People with Aphasia
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Objective: Post-stroke aphasia can profoundly affect a person’s social and emotional well-being. This study explored the feasibility of solution-focused brief therapy as an accessible intervention and investigated its impact on participants’ psychosocial well-being. Participants and Methods: This is a small-scale repeated-measures feasibility study. Participants received between 3 and 5 therapy sessions. They were assessed on […]
An International Perspective on Quality of Life in Aphasia: A Survey of Clinician Views and Practices from Sixteen Countries
fasoladaellinikiστοOTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
Objective: To gain an insight into speech and language therapists’ perspectives on and practices in quality of life in aphasia. Participants and Methods: The International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics Aphasia Committee developed a survey questionnaire, which was delivered online, anonymously, through SurveyMonkey (November 2012 to April 2013) to clinicians working with people with aphasia […]
Games, Vol. 7, Pages 4: Pledges of Commitment and Cooperation in Partnerships
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We use experimental methods to investigate whether pledges of commitment can improve cooperation in endogenously-formed partnerships facing a social dilemma. Treatments vary in terms of the individual’s: (1) opportunity to commit to their partner; (2) the cost of dissolving committed partnerships; and (3) the distribution of these dissolution costs between partners. Our findings show that […]
Energies, Vol. 9, Pages 59: Low Voltage Ride-Through Capability Solutions for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Wind Generators
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Due to the increasing number of wind power plants, several countries have modified their grid codes to include specific requirements for the connection of this technology to the power system. One of the requirements is the ride-through fault capability (RTFC), i.e., the system capability to sustain operation during voltage sags. In this sense, the present […]
Nutrients, Vol. 8, Pages 57: Chicken Essence for Cognitive Function Improvement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Chicken essence (CE) is a popular traditional remedy in Asia, which is believed to improve cognitive functions. CE company claimed that the health benefits were proven with research studies. A systematic review was conducted to determine the cognitive-enhancing effects of CE. We systematically searched a number of databases for randomized controlled trials with human subjects […]
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Cognitive-Linguistic Performance and Quality of Life in Healthy Aging
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Background/Aims: This study investigated quality of life (QoL) in relation to cognitive-linguistic performance and demographic characteristics (age, education and gender) in a large cohort of cognitively healthy older adults. Method: A total of 578 Greek-Cypriots aged 60-91 years were recruited from the Neurocognitive Study on Aging. Of those, 395 healthy participants (171 males and 224 […]
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 134: VLDL from Metabolic Syndrome Individuals Enhanced Lipid Accumulation in Atria with Association of Susceptibility to Atrial Fibrillation
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents a cluster of metabolic derangements. Dyslipidemia is an important factor in MetS and is related to atrial fibrillation (AF). We hypothesized that very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) in MetS (MetS-VLDL) may induce atrial dilatation and vulnerability to AF. VLDL was therefore separated from normal (normal-VLDL) and MetS individuals. Wild type C57BL/6 […]
Unusual deal ensures Ebola vaccine supply
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Drugmaker commits to stockpiling 300,000 doses and beginning approval process. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19186 from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1ZAHryd via IFTTT
Definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy concurrent with systemic therapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Outcomes from an integrated regional Australian cancer centre
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Abstract Introduction Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) incidence has increased over the past two decades largely because of an increase in human papilloma virus (HPV)-related OPSCC. We report here outcomes of definitive radiation therapy for OPSCC with simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in a regional Australian cancer centre. Methods We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical […]
Are glucose levels, glucose variability and autonomic control influenced by inspiratory muscle exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes? Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Background: Physical exercise reduces glucose levels and glucose variability in patients with type 2 diabetes. Acute inspiratory muscle exercise has been shown to reduce these parameters in a small group of patients with type 2 diabetes, but these results have yet to be confirmed in a well-designed study. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of acute inspiratory muscle exercise on glucose levels, glucose variability, and cardiovascular autonomic function in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods/designThis study will use a randomized clinical trial crossover design. A... περισσότερα »
Sensors, Vol. 16, Pages 125: Non-Cooperative Target Imaging and Parameter Estimation with Narrowband Radar Echoes
This study focuses on the rotating target imaging and parameter estimation with narrowband radar echoes, which is essential for radar target recognition. First, a two-dimensional (2D) imaging model with narrowband echoes is established in this paper, and two images of the target are formed on the velocity-acceleration plane at two neighboring coherent processing intervals (CPIs). Then, the rotating velocity (RV) is proposed to be estimated by utilizing the relationship between the positions of the scattering centers among two images. Finally, the target image is rescaled to the ra... περισσότερα »
Sustainability, Vol. 8, Pages 97: The Building Fabric Thermal Performance of Passivhaus Dwellings—Does It Do What It Says on the Tin?
The Passivhaus (or Passive House) Standard is one of the world's most widely known voluntary energy performance standards. For a dwelling to achieve the Standard and be granted Certification, the building fabric requires careful design and detailing, high levels of thermal insulation, building airtightness, close site supervision and careful workmanship. However, achieving Passivhaus Certification is not a guarantee that the thermal performance of the building fabric as designed will actually be achieved in situ. This paper presents the results obtained from measuring the in situ ... περισσότερα »
Marine Drugs, Vol. 14, Pages 22: Stomach Chitinase from Japanese Sardine Sardinops melanostictus: Purification, Characterization, and Molecular Cloning of Chitinase Isozymes with a Long Linker
Fish express two different chitinases, acidic fish chitinase-1 (AFCase-1) and acidic fish chitinase-2 (AFCase-2), in the stomach. AFCase-1 and AFCase-2 have different degradation patterns, as fish efficiently degrade chitin ingested as food. For a comparison with the enzymatic properties and the primary structures of chitinase isozymes obtained previously from the stomach of demersal fish, in this study, we purified chitinase isozymes from the stomach of Japanese sardine Sardinops melanostictus, a surface fish that feeds on plankton, characterized the properties of these isozymes,...περισσότερα »
Sensors, Vol. 16, Pages 124: A Pedestrian Detection Scheme Using a Coherent Phase Difference Method Based on 2D Range-Doppler FMCW Radar
For an automotive pedestrian detection radar system, fast-ramp based 2D range-Doppler Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar is effective for distinguishing between moving targets and unwanted clutter. However, when a weak moving target such as a pedestrian exists together with strong clutter, the pedestrian may be masked by the side-lobe of the clutter even though they are notably separated in the Doppler dimension. To prevent this problem, one popular solution is the use of a windowing scheme with a weighting function. However, this method leads to a spread spectrum, so...περισσότερα »
Sustainability, Vol. 8, Pages 96: Release of Heavy Metals from the Pyrite Tailings of Huangjiagou Pyrite Mine: Batch Experiments
To provide the basic information about the release of heavy metals from the pyrite tailings of Huangjiagou pyrite mine, the pyrite tailings were investigated through a series of batch experiments under different initial pH of extractant, temperature, liquid-solid (LS) ratio, and soaking time conditions. Moreover, calcium carbonate was added in the pyrite tailings to determine the reduction effect on the release of heavy metals. The results show that Fe, Cr, Cu, Mn, Zn, and Ni were the major heavy metals in the pyrite tailings. Low initial pH and high LS ratio significantly promoted... περισσότερα »
Sensors, Vol. 16, Pages 126: EMD-Based Symbolic Dynamic Analysis for the Recognition of Human and Nonhuman Pyroelectric Infrared Signals
In this paper, we propose an effective human and nonhuman pyroelectric infrared (PIR) signal recognition method to reduce PIR detector false alarms. First, using the mathematical model of the PIR detector, we analyze the physical characteristics of the human and nonhuman PIR signals; second, based on the analysis results, we propose an empirical mode decomposition (EMD)-based symbolic dynamic analysis method for the recognition of human and nonhuman PIR signals. In the proposed method, first, we extract the detailed features of a PIR signal into five symbol sequences using an EMD-...περισσότερα »
Sensors, Vol. 16, Pages 121: Realtime Gas Emission Monitoring at Hazardous Sites Using a Distributed Point-Source Sensing Infrastructure
This paper describes a distributed point-source monitoring platform for gas level and leakage detection in hazardous environments. The platform, based on a wireless sensor network (WSN) architecture, is organised into sub-networks to be positioned in the plant's critical areas; each sub-net includes a gateway unit wirelessly connected to the WSN nodes, hence providing an easily deployable, stand-alone infrastructure featuring a high degree of scalability and reconfigurability. Furthermore, the system provides automated calibration routines which can be accomplished by non-speciali...περισσότερα »
Efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy for small bowel adenocarcinoma: A propensity score–matched analysis
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Hepatitis B and C virus infection and risk of pancreatic cancer: A population-based cohort study (JPHC Study Cohort II)
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Function of autophagy in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Hepatitis E virus infection among solid organ transplant recipients at a north American transplant center
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MicroRNA-490-3p inhibits colorectal cancer metastasis by targeting TGFβR1
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Outcomes of esophageal dilation in eosinophilic esophagitis: Safety, efficacy, and persistence of the fibrostenotic phenotype
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Helicobacter pylori and colorectal neoplasia: Is there a causal link?
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Early biliary decompression versus conservative treatment in acute biliary pancreatitis (APEC trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Colonoscopy reduces colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in patients with non-malignant findings: a meta-analysis
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Daclatasvir with sofosbuvir and ribavirin for HCV infection with advanced cirrhosis or post-liver transplant recurrence
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PTD-fused p53 as a potential antiviral agent directly suppresses HBV transcription and expression
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Reproducibility of gait parameters at different surface inclinations and speeds using an instrumented treadmill system
Publication date: February 2016 *Source:*Gait & Posture, Volume 44 Author(s): Julia F. Item-Glatthorn, Nicola C. Casartelli, Nicola A. Maffiuletti Instrumented treadmill systems allow the practical assessment of gait parameters under several walking conditions. Aim of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of gait parameters at different surface inclinations and walking speeds using an instrumented treadmill system in healthy individuals. A total of 20 subjects (10 women) with a mean age of 31 years were evaluated with an instrumented treadmill system (FDM-T, Zebris Medical G...περισσότερα »
Reproducibility of gait parameters at different surface inclinations and speeds using an instrumented treadmill system
Publication date: February 2016 *Source:*Gait & Posture, Volume 44 Author(s): Julia F. Item-Glatthorn, Nicola C. Casartelli, Nicola A. Maffiuletti Instrumented treadmill systems allow the practical assessment of gait parameters under several walking conditions. Aim of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of gait parameters at different surface inclinations and walking speeds using an instrumented treadmill system in healthy individuals. A total of 20 subjects (10 women) with a mean age of 31 years were evaluated with an instrumented treadmill system (FDM-T, Zebris Medical G...περισσότερα »
Reproducibility of gait parameters at different surface inclinations and speeds using an instrumented treadmill system
Publication date: February 2016 *Source:*Gait & Posture, Volume 44 Author(s): Julia F. Item-Glatthorn, Nicola C. Casartelli, Nicola A. Maffiuletti Instrumented treadmill systems allow the practical assessment of gait parameters under several walking conditions. Aim of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of gait parameters at different surface inclinations and walking speeds using an instrumented treadmill system in healthy individuals. A total of 20 subjects (10 women) with a mean age of 31 years were evaluated with an instrumented treadmill system (FDM-T, Zebris Medical G...περισσότερα »
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Struggling with the environment: land use and productivity
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Trauma associated splenic artery aneurysms: An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank
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Reply to letter on our article: Lorente L, Lecuona M, Jiménez A, Raja L, Cabrera J, Gonzalez O, et al. Chlorhexidine-silver sulfadiazine- or rifampicinmiconazole-impregnated venous catheters decrease the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection similarly. Am J Infect Control. 2015 Sep 24. pii:S0196-6553(15)00931-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.08.014
Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*American Journal of Infection Control Author(s): Leonardo Lorente, Judith Cabrera, Lisset Lorenzo, Lorena Raja, Ruth Santacreu, María L. Mora from Infection via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OvSx4B via IFTTT from #Med Blogs by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1NjRTmF via IFTTT
The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Circulating Ischaemia-Modified Albumin Concentrations
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on circulating ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) concentrations. The study included 97 newly diagnosed OSAS patients and 30 nonapnoeic controls. Blood samples were obtained in the morning after polysomnography. After 3 months of CPAP treatment, 31 patients with moderate-severe OSAS were reassessed for serum IMA concentrations. Significantly higher serum IMA concentrations were measured in the OSAS group than in the c... περισσότερα »
Enhancing the Photocatalytic Activity of Sr4Al14O25:Eu2+,Dy3+ Persistent Phosphors by Codoping with Bi3+ ions
Abstract The photocatalytic activity of Bismuth codoped Sr4Al14O25: Eu2+,Dy3+ persistent phosphors is studied by monitoring the degradation of the blue methylene dye UV light irradiation. Powder phosphors are obtained by a combustion synthesis method and a post-annealing process in reductive atmosphere. The XRD patterns show a single orthorhombic phase of Sr4Al14O25: Eu2+,Dy3+,Bi3+ phosphors even at high Bismuth dopant concentrations of 12 mol%, suggesting that Bi ions are well incorporated into the host lattice. SEM micrographs show irregular micro grains with sizes in the range o...περισσότερα »
Actinic Prurigo in Singaporean Chinese: A Positive Association with HLA-DRB1*03:01
Abstract Studies have reported the association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes with susceptibility to develop actinic prurigo (AP) in Caucasians, but there were no studies in Asian populations, including the Chinese. Our study was performed to determine if AP is associated with susceptibility or protective HLA alleles or haplotypes in Singaporean Chinese. All Chinese patients diagnosed with AP at National Skin Center, Singapore, from January 2002 to April 2015 were invited to participate in the study. Clinical data and phototesting results were collated, and HLA typing was p... περισσότερα »
The effect of gender on the neuroanatomy of children with autism spectrum disorders: a support vector machine case-control study
Abstract Background Genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute since infancy to sexual dimorphism in regional brain structures of subjects with typical development. However, the neuroanatomical differences between male and female children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are an intriguing and still poorly investigated issue. This study aims to evaluate whether the brain of young children with ASD exhibits sex-related structural differences and if a correlation exists between clinical ASD features and neuroanatomical underpinnings. Methods A total of 152 structura... περισσότερα »
In situ atomic scale visualization of surface kinetics driven dynamics of oxide growth on Ni-Cr surface
[image: CrossMark.jpg] *Chem. Commun.*, 2016, Accepted Manuscript *DOI*: 10.1039/C5CC09165A, Communication Langli Luo, Lianfeng Zou, Daniel K Schreiber, Mathew J Olszta, Donald R. Baer, Stephen Bruemmer, Guangwen Zhou, Chongmin Wang We report in situ atomic-scale visualization of the dynamical three-dimensional growth of NiO during initial oxidation of Ni-10at%Cr using environmental transmission electron microscopy. Step-by-step adatom growth mechanism in 3D is... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry [image: 1NjRGQq] from #MedicinebyAlexandrosSfakianakis vi... περισσότερα »
Toxins, Vol. 8, Pages 30: The Biochemical Toxin Arsenal from Ant Venoms
Ants (Formicidae) represent a taxonomically diverse group of hymenopterans with over 13,000 extant species, the majority of which inject or spray secretions from a venom gland. The evolutionary success of ants is mostly due to their unique eusociality that has permitted them to develop complex collaborative strategies, partly involving their venom secretions, to defend their nest against predators, microbial pathogens, ant competitors, and to hunt prey. Activities of ant venom include paralytic, cytolytic, haemolytic, allergenic, pro-inflammatory, insecticidal, antimicrobial, and ... περισσότερα »
Toxins, Vol. 8, Pages 28: Recombinant HSA-CMG2 Is a Promising Anthrax Toxin Inhibitor
Anthrax toxin is the major virulence factor produced by Bacillus anthracis. Protective antigen (PA) is the key component of the toxin and has been confirmed as the main target for the development of toxin inhibitors. The inhibition of the binding of PA to its receptor, capillary morphogenesis protein-2 (CMG2), can effectively block anthrax intoxication. The recombinant, soluble von Willebrand factor type A (vWA) domain of CMG2 (sCMG2) has demonstrated potency against anthrax toxin. However, the short half-life of sCMG2 in vivo is a disadvantage for its development as a new anthrax... περισσότερα »
Toxins, Vol. 8, Pages 29: The Master Transcription Factor mtfA Governs Aflatoxin Production, Morphological Development and Pathogenicity in the Fungus Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus flavus produces a variety of toxic secondary metabolites; among them, the aflatoxins (AFs) are the most well known. These compounds are highly mutagenic and carcinogenic, particularly AFB1. A. flavus is capable of colonizing a number of economically-important crops, such as corn, cotton, peanut and tree nuts, and contaminating them with AFs. Molecular genetic studies in A. flavus could identify novel gene targets for use in strategies to reduce AF contamination and its adverse impact on food and feed supplies worldwide. In the current study, we investigated the role of ... περισσότερα »
When will a stutter occur?: the determining role of motor preparation
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Treating internet addiction with cognitive-behavioral therapy: a thematic analysis of the experiences of therapists
In 2009; one of the major Dutch addiction care organizations initiated a pilot program to explore the possibility of using an existing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing based treatment program (Lifestyle Training) to treat internet addiction. The current study evaluates this pilot treatment program by providing a qualitative analysis of the experiences of the therapists with the treatment of 12 self- proclaimed internet addicts. Therapists report that the program; which is ordinarily used for substance dependence and pathological gambling; fits the problem... περισσότερα »
Struggling with the environment: land use and productivity
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CNV: a neural correlate of stuttering frequency and compensation strategies?
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Radionuclide observables during the Integrated Field Exercise of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
[image: S0265931X.gif] Publication date: March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Volume 153 Author(s): Jonathan L. Burnett, Harry S. Miley, Brian D. Milbrath In 2014 the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) undertook an Integrated Field Exercise (IFE14) in Jordan. The exercise consisted of a simulated 0.5–2 kT underground nuclear explosion triggering an On-site Inspection (OSI) to search for evidence of a Treaty violation. This research paper evaluates two of the OSI techniques used during the IFE14, laboratory-... περισσότερα »
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Enhanced functional connectivity between sensorimotor and visual cortex predicts covariation bias in spider phobia
[image: S03010511.gif] Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Biological Psychology Author(s): Julian Wiemer, Paul Pauli The overestimation of the relationship between fear-relevant stimuli and aversive consequences, a so called covariation bias might contribute to the maintenance of anxiety disorders. In a recent fMRI study, we confronted spider phobia and healthy participants with pictures of spiders, mushrooms and puppies, randomly followed by painful electric stimuli (US). Spider phobics overestimated the spider-US association and displayed enhanced activity...περισσότερα »
A pilot study of an individualized comprehensive treatment for advanced gastric cancer with para-aortic lymph node metastasis
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Diagnostic performance of the Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index self-administered online at home by patients With ulcerative colitis: CRONICA-UC Study
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Optimal Timing to Surgery After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
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Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) has demonstrated proven benefit in tumor regression and improved long-term local control for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. However, precise analysis of the optimal waiting time that maximizes oncologic benefits of nCRT has not been established. from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1nxz7Um via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios […]
Resting brain chatter predicts ability to learn second language
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If you are planning on learning a second language, the connectivity of your brain at rest might predict how easy, or how difficult, you find it. from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OvQCNF via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Unmet Supportive Care Needs in U.S. Dialysis Centers and Lack of Knowledge of Available Resources to Address Them
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Because of high symptom burden, numerous comorbidities, and shortened life expectancy, dialysis patients are increasingly recognized as appropriate candidates for early and continuous supportive care. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management) from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1nl75vt via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
New building blocks or dendritic pseudopeptides for metal chelating
medicinesfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
Dendritic oligopeptides have been reported as useful building blocks for many interactions. Starting from hydrazine, we described an approach to create new dendritic pseudopeptides linked with biological systems, such as cell membrane, as chelate metal, Ni 2+ -nitrilotriacetic acid moieties which could target histidine rich peptides or proteins. Depending on the nature of these new […]
Cerebral hemodynamics is altered in patients with sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
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According to recent epidemiologic studies, patients with sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke. However, the mechanisms are not well defined. Nocturnal apneas can trigger acute cerebral ischemia in predisposed patients and impaired vasodilatation is present in SAHS, but few studies have explored vascular cerebral dysfunction and often gave […]
Meropenem dosing requirements against Enterobacteriaceae in critically ill patients: influence of renal function, geogra phical area and presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases
medicinesfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
Abstract The aim of this study was the evaluation of the influence of the susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, specifically the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases and the geographical area (Europe and USA), on the meropenem dosing requirements in critically ill patients with different degrees of renal function by estimation of the […]
Development of an e-supported illness management and recovery programme for consumers with severe mental illness using intervention mapping, and design of an early cluster randomized controlled trial
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Abstract Background E-mental health is a promising medium to keep mental health affordable and accessible. For consumers with severe mental illness the evidence of the effectiveness of e-health is limited. A number of difficulties and barriers have to be addressed concerning e-health for consumers with severe mental illness. One possible solution might be to blend […]
Ethical dilemmas concerning autonomy when persons with dementia wish to live at home: a qualitative, hermeneutic study
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Abstract Background Caring for people with dementia living in their own homes is a challenging care issue that raises ethical dilemmas of how to balance autonomy with their safety and well-being. The theoretical framework for this study consisted of the concepts of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, paternalism and from the ethics of care. The aim of […]
The impact of redesigning care processes on quality of care: a systematic review
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Abstract Background This literature review evaluates the current state of knowledge about the impact of process redesign on the quality of healthcare. Methods Pubmed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Business Premier Source were searched for relevant studies published in the last ten years [2004–2014]. To be included, studies had to be original research, published in […]
Water, Vol. 8, Pages 30: Anthropogenic Nitrogen and Phosphorus Emissions and Related Grey Water Footprints Caused by EU-27′s Crop Production and Consumption
Water is a prerequisite for life on our planet. Due to climate change and pollution, water availability for agricultural production, industry and households is increasingly put at risk. With agriculture being the largest water user as well as polluter worldwide, we estimate anthropogenic nitrogen and phosphorus emissions to fresh water related to global crop production at a spatial resolution level of 5 by 5 arc min and calculate the grey water footprints (GWF) related to EU-27′s crop production. A multiregional input-output model is used to trace the the GWF embodied in the final... περισσότερα »
Water, Vol. 8, Pages 28: Extraction and Preference Ordering of Multireservoir Water Supply Rules in Dry Years
This paper presents a new methodology of combined use of the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) and the approach of successive elimination of alternatives based on order and degree of efficiency (SEABODE) in identifying the most preferred multireservoir water supply rules in dry years. First, the suggested operation rules consists of a two-point type time-varying hedging policy for a single reservoir and a simple proportional allocation policy of common water demand between two parallel reservoirs. Then, the NSGA-II is employed to derive enough noninferior operati... περισσότερα »
Molecules, Vol. 21, Pages 117: NHC Backbone Configuration in Ruthenium-Catalyzed Olefin Metathesis
The catalytic properties of olefin metathesis ruthenium complexes bearing N-heterocyclic carbene ligands with stereogenic centers on the backbone are described. Differences in catalytic behavior depending on the backbone configurations of symmetrical and unsymmetrical NHCs are discussed. In addition, an overview on asymmetric olefin metathesis promoted by chiral catalysts bearing C2-symmetric and C1-symmetric NHCs is provided. from #Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1nla9aT via IFTTT
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 146: Maternal and Neonatal Levels of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Relation to Gestational Weight Gain
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are ubiquitous, persistent pollutants widely used in the production of common household and consumer goods. There is a limited body of literature suggesting that these chemicals may alter metabolic pathways and growth trajectories. The relationship between prenatal exposures to these chemicals and gestational weight gain (GWG) has received limited attention. One objective was to analyze the associations among maternal plasma levels of three common perfluoroalkyl substances (perfluorooctanoate (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), perfluorohexan...περισσότερα »
Molecules, Vol. 21, Pages 118: A Rapid Screening Analysis of Antioxidant Compounds in Native Australian Food Plants Using Multiplexed Detection with Active Flow Technology Columns
Conventional techniques for identifying antioxidant and phenolic compounds in native Australian food plants are laborious and time-consuming. Here, we present a multiplexed detection technique that reduces analysis time without compromising separation performance. This technique is achieved using Active Flow Technology-Parallel Segmented Flow (AFT-PSF) columns. Extracts from cinnamon myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia) and lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) leaves were analysed via multiplexed detection using an AFT-PSF column with underivatised UV-VIS, mass spectroscopy (MS), and th... περισσότερα »
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 143: Measuring Indoor Air Quality and Engaging California Indian Stakeholders at the Win-River Resort and Casino: Collaborative Smoke-Free Policy Development
Most casinos owned by sovereign American Indian nations allow smoking, even in U.S. states such as California where state laws restrict workplace smoking. Collaborations between casinos and public health workers are needed to promote smoke-free policies that protect workers and patrons from secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure and risks. Over seven years, a coalition of public health professionals provided technical assistance to the Redding Rancheria tribe in Redding, California in establishing a smoke-free policy at the Win-River Resort and Casino. The coalition provided info...περισσότερα »
Molecules, Vol. 21, Pages 114: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Certain Sulfones as Potential Nonazole Antifungal Agents
We reported herein the synthesis, antifungal activity, docking and in silico ADME prediction studies of four novel series of sulfones 6a–f, 8a–c, 10a–f and 12a–c. All the newly synthesized sulfones were tested against four strains of Candida (including fluconazole-resistant Candida), two strains of Aspergillus, two dermatophytic fungi (Trichophytons mentagrophyte and Microsporum canis) and Syncephalastrum sp. with fluconazole as a reference drug. In general, compounds 8a and 10b showed selective and potent anticandidal activity (MIC: 0.19–0.81 µM) relative to fluconazole (MIC = 1.... περισσότερα »
Medical Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 1: Parkinson Disease-Mediated Gastrointestinal Disorders and Rational for Combinatorial Therapies
A gradual loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells gives rise to a common neurodegenerative Parkinson's disease (PD). This disease causes a neurotransmitter imbalance in the brain and initiates a cascade of complications in the rest of the body that appears as distressing symptoms which include gait problems, tremor, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and cognitive decline. To aid dopamine deficiency, treatment in PD patients includes oral medications, in addition to other methods such as deep brain stimulation and surgical lesioning. Scientists are extensively studying molecular and s... περισσότερα »
Toxins, Vol. 8, Pages 29: The Master Transcription Factor mtfA Governs Aflatoxin Production, Morphological Development and Pathogenicity in the Fungus Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus flavus produces a variety of toxic secondary metabolites; among them, the aflatoxins (AFs) are the most well known. These compounds are highly mutagenic and carcinogenic, particularly AFB1. A. flavus is capable of colonizing a number of economically-important crops, such as corn, cotton, peanut and tree nuts, and contaminating them with AFs. Molecular genetic studies in A. flavus could identify novel gene targets for use in strategies to reduce AF contamination and its adverse impact on food and feed supplies worldwide. In the current study, we investigated the role of ... περισσότερα »
Enhanced functional connectivity between sensorimotor and visual cortex predicts covariation bias in spider phobia
[image: S03010511.gif] Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*Biological Psychology Author(s): Julian Wiemer, Paul Pauli The overestimation of the relationship between fear-relevant stimuli and aversive consequences, a so called covariation bias might contribute to the maintenance of anxiety disorders. In a recent fMRI study, we confronted spider phobia and healthy participants with pictures of spiders, mushrooms and puppies, randomly followed by painful electric stimuli (US). Spider phobics overestimated the spider-US association and displayed enhanced activity...περισσότερα »
Sensors, Vol. 16, Pages 127: Closed-Loop Control of Chemical Injection Rate for a Direct Nozzle Injection System
To realize site-specific and variable-rate application of agricultural pesticides, accurately metering and controlling the chemical injection rate is necessary. This study presents a prototype of a direct nozzle injection system (DNIS) by which chemical concentration transport lag was greatly reduced. In this system, a rapid-reacting solenoid valve (RRV) was utilized for injecting chemicals, driven by a pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal at 100 Hz, so with varying pulse width the chemical injection rate could be adjusted. Meanwhile, a closed-loop control strategy, proportional-in... περισσότερα »
Molecules, Vol. 21, Pages 115: Biocompatible 3D Matrix with Antimicrobial Properties
The aim of this study was to develop, characterize and assess the biological activity of a new regenerative 3D matrix with antimicrobial properties, based on collagen (COLL), hydroxyapatite (HAp), β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and usnic acid (UA). The prepared 3D matrix was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Microscopy (FT-IRM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). In vitro qualitative and quantitative analyses performed on cultured diploid cells demonstrated that the 3D matrix is biocompatible, allowing the norm... περισσότερα »
Sensors, Vol. 16, Pages 122: Assessment of Three Tropospheric Delay Models (IGGtrop, EGNOS and UNB3m) Based on Precise Point Positioning in the Chinese Region
Tropospheric delays are one of the main sources of errors in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). They are usually corrected by using tropospheric delay models, which makes the accuracy of the models rather critical for accurate positioning. To provide references for suitable models to be chosen for GNSS users in China, we conduct herein a comprehensive study of the performances of the IGGtrop, EGNOS and UNB3m models in China. Firstly, we assess the models using 5 years' Global Positioning System (GPS) derived Zenith Tropospheric Delay (ZTD) series from 25 stations of th... περισσότερα »
New building blocks or dendritic pseudopeptides for metal chelating
Dendritic oligopeptides have been reported as useful building blocks for many interactions. Starting from hydrazine, we described an approach to create new dendritic pseudopeptides linked with biological systems, such as cell membrane, as chelate metal, Ni 2+ -nitrilotriacetic acid moieties which could target histidine rich peptides or proteins. Depending on the nature of these new chemical recognition units, they could be integrated into a peptide by coupling in C or N-termini.Graphical abstract:Dendrimer formation from #Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OvR2DI vi...περισσότερα »
Comparison of various texture classification methods using multiresolution analysis and linear regression modelling
Textures play an important role in image classification. This paper proposes a high performance texture classification method using a combination of multiresolution analysis tool and linear regression modelling by channel elimination. The correlation between different frequency regions has been validated as a sort of effective texture characteristic. This method is motivated by the observation that there exists a distinctive correlation between the image samples belonging to the same kind of texture, at different frequency regions obtained by a wavelet transform. Experimentally, i... περισσότερα »
Reply to letter on our article: Lorente L, Lecuona M, Jiménez A, Raja L, Cabrera J, Gonzalez O, et al. Chlorhexidine-silver sulfadiazine- or rifampicinmiconazole-impregnated venous catheters decrease the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection similarly. Am J Infect Control. 2015 Sep 24. pii:S0196-6553(15)00931-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.08.014
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The application of a new sampling theorem for non-bandlimited signals on the sphere: Improving the recovery of crossing fibers for low b-value acquisitions
Publication date: Available online 20 January 2016 *Source:*Medical Image Analysis Author(s): Samuel Deslauriers-Gauthier, Pina Marziliano, Michael Paquette, Maxime Descoteaux Recent development in sampling theory now allows the sampling and reconstruction of certain non-bandlimited functions on the sphere, namely a sum of weighted Diracs. Because the signal acquired in diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (dMRI) can be modelled as the convolution between a sampling kernel and two dimensional Diracs defined on the sphere, these advances have great potential in dMRI. In this work, we... περισσότερα »
The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Circulating Ischaemia-Modified Albumin Concentrations
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on circulating ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) concentrations. The study included 97 newly diagnosed OSAS patients and 30 nonapnoeic controls. Blood samples were obtained in the morning after polysomnography. After 3 months of CPAP treatment, 31 patients with moderate-severe OSAS were reassessed for serum IMA concentrations. Significantly higher serum IMA concentrations were measured in the OSAS group than in the c... περισσότερα »
The effect of gender on the neuroanatomy of children with autism spectrum disorders: a support vector machine case-control study
Abstract Background Genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute since infancy to sexual dimorphism in regional brain structures of subjects with typical development. However, the neuroanatomical differences between male and female children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are an intriguing and still poorly investigated issue. This study aims to evaluate whether the brain of young children with ASD exhibits sex-related structural differences and if a correlation exists between clinical ASD features and neuroanatomical underpinnings. Methods A total of 152 structura... περισσότερα »
The effect of gender on the neuroanatomy of children with autism spectrum disorders: a support vector machine case-control study
Abstract Background Genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute since infancy to sexual dimorphism in regional brain structures of subjects with typical development. However, the neuroanatomical differences between male and female children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are an intriguing and still poorly investigated issue. This study aims to evaluate whether the brain of young children with ASD exhibits sex-related structural differences and if a correlation exists between clinical ASD features and neuroanatomical underpinnings. Methods A total of 152 structura... περισσότερα »
Parent-reported and clinician-observed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): implications for practice under DSM-5
Abstract Background Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often present with social difficulties, though the extent to which these clearly overlap with symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not well understood. Methods We explored parent-reported and directly-observed ASD symptoms on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) in children referred to ASD-specialty clinics who received diagnoses of either ADHD (*n* = 48) or ASD (*n* = 164). Results Of the ADHD sample, 21 % met ASD cut-offs on...περισσότερα »
Infant formula: 7 steps to prepare it safely
Wonder if you're preparing your baby's infant formula correctly? Follow this step-by-step guide. from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1n94iEN via IFTTT from #Med Blogs by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Jho1wt via IFTTT
Reply to letter on our article: Lorente L, Lecuona M, Jiménez A, Raja L, Cabrera J, Gonzalez O, et al. Chlorhexidine-silver sulfadiazine- or rifampicinmiconazole-impregnated venous catheters decrease the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection similarly. Am J Infect Control. 2015 Sep 24. pii:S0196-6553(15)00931-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.08.014
Publication date: Available online 19 January 2016 *Source:*American Journal of Infection Control Author(s): Leonardo Lorente, Judith Cabrera, Lisset Lorenzo, Lorena Raja, Ruth Santacreu, María L. Mora from Infection via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OvSx4B via IFTTT
The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Circulating Ischaemia-Modified Albumin Concentrations
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on circulating ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) concentrations. The study included 97 newly diagnosed OSAS patients and 30 nonapnoeic controls. Blood samples were obtained in the morning after polysomnography. After 3 months of CPAP treatment, 31 patients with moderate-severe OSAS were reassessed for serum IMA concentrations. Significantly higher serum IMA concentrations were measured in the OSAS group than in the c... περισσότερα »
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