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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
ΩτοΡινοΛαρυγγολόγος
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Άγιος Νικόλαος Κρήτη 72100
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Τετάρτη 18 Μαΐου 2016

OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,May 18th,2016,a


Das Netzwerk Schweres Asthma

ATS Kongress 2016 Mit einem schwerem Asthma bronchiale sollte man sich nicht abfinden. Warum es sich lohnt, betroffene Patienten in einem Schwerpunktzentrum vorzustellen, erläutert Privatdozent Dr. Claus Neurohr, Pneumologe an der LMU München, Campus Großhadern. from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1XmlKny via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Die neuen Leitlinien der Asthma-Therapie

ATS Kongress 2016 Neue Leitlinien-Empfehlungen stufen orale Steroide zugunsten von Antikörpern bei schwerem Asthma zurück. Wann Biologika indiziert sind und wie eine individuelle Asthma-Therapie gelingt, erklärt Prof. Felix Herth, Thoraxklinik der Universität Heidelberg. from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1YBCAgZ via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Erratum to: Impaired orthostatic blood pressure recovery and cognitive performance at two-year follow up in older adults: The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing


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Childhood Maltreatment in the Migraine Patient

Opinion statement Maltreatment during childhood increases vulnerability to a host of health disorders, including migraine. Putative mechanisms linking maltreatment and migraine include stress-induced dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, as well as disruption of other stress-mediating homeostatic systems, including those involving endocannabinoids, monoamine neurotransmitters, oxytocin, and inflammation. Prolonged elevation of glucocorticoids alters the neural architecture […]

A Treatment Approach to Catamenial Epilepsy

Opinion statement The cyclic hormonal underpinnings of catamenial seizure exacerbations are consistent with the neurophysiologic activity of estrogen and progesterone. For women with catamenial epilepsy who have regular menses, intermittent treatment approaches may be utilized. These interventions are targeted at adding or increasing anti-seizure treatments during established vulnerable days of the menstrual cycle, such as […]

Diversity and characterization of airborne bacteria at two health institutions

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the types and abundance of airborne bacteria of two health institutions (1 and 2) and to determine the genetic association between environmental and clinical isolates of Staphylococcus spp. Environmental sampling in institutions 1 and 2 was conducted for 1 year (dry and rainy seasons) using M […]

The impact of pollen load on quality of life: a questionnaire-based study in Lithuania

Abstract Populations worldwide have been increasingly affected by allergic rhinitis associated with pollen allergens. Alterations in the geographical distribution of pollinating flora resulting from climatic changes and increased production of pollens caused by higher atmospheric CO2, have changed the environment in which humans reside. This study, carried out in Lithuania, aimed to demonstrate how people […]

A survey of the aeromycota of Sydney and its correspondence with environmental conditions: grass as a component of urban forestry could be a major determinant

Abstract A comprehensive survey of airborne fungi has been lacking for the Sydney region. This study determined the diversity and abundance of outdoor airborne fungal concentrations in urban Sydney. Monthly air samples were taken from 11 sites in central Sydney, and culturable fungi identified and quantified. The genus Cladosporium was the most frequently isolated fungal […]

Pediatrician preferences, local resources, and economic factors influence referral to a subspecialty access clinic

Brief Report Matthew D. Di Guglielmo, Jay S. Greenspan, Diane J. Abatemarco Primary Health Care Research & Development,FirstView Article(s), 8 pages Abstract from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OH16gs via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Phonological Memory in Young Children Who Stutter

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[image: S00219924.gif] Publication date: Available online 17 May 2016 *Source:*Journal of Communication Disorders Author(s): Kristin M. Pelczarski, J. Scott Yaruss This study investigated phonological memory in 5- and 6-year old children who stutter. Participants were 11 children who stutter matched on general language abilities, maternal education level, and sex to 11 typically fluent children. Participants completed norm-referenced nonword repetition and digit span tasks, as well as measures of expressive and receptive vocabulary and articulation. The nonword repetition task includ... περισσότερα »

Vision, visuo-cognition and postural control in Parkinson's disease: An associative pilot study

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 δευτερόλεπτα
Publication date: July 2016 *Source:*Gait & Posture, Volume 48 Author(s): E. Hill, S. Stuart, S. Lord, S. Del Din, L. Rochester IntroductionImpaired postural control (PC) is common in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and is a major contributor to falls, with significant consequences. Mechanisms underpinning PC are complex and include motor and non-motor features. Research has focused predominantly on motor and sensory inputs. Vision and visuo-cognitive function are also integral to PC but have largely been ignored to date. The aim of this observational cross-sectional pilot st...περισσότερα »

Tinnitus Without Hearing Loss Causes

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 δευτερόλεπτα
If you have tinnitus, your first stop toward a solution may have been to visit an audiologist for hearing testing. However, hearing loss is not always the cause of tinnitus. Consider how you can have tinnitus without hearing loss causes. These causes include behavioral and environmental associations. Smoking Over the years, scientists have discovered that smoking is to blame for a wide variety of medical ailments. Tinnitus without hearing loss causes include smoking. The longer that you have smoked tobacco, the greater your risk of having tinnitus. This is because nicotine acts as...περισσότερα »

CT Scan Imaging of the Human Fetal Labyrinth: Case Series Data Throughout Gestation

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 δευτερόλεπτα
[image: image]Objectives: The inner ear in humans reaches its final configuration and its adult size during fetal life. According to the literature, this occurs between 18 and 25 weeks of amenorrhea (WA). Our goal is to clarify the course of inner ear size development. Methods: Using computed tomography (CT) scanner, we studied 13 measurements in the inner ear of a collection of 153 fetuses from 21 to 40 WA. Results: We found no side-related differences or sexual dimorphism in the measurements. Cochlear and vestibular bone measurements did not show growth from 21 to 40 WA, with the ...περισσότερα »

Test-retest and Interrater Reliability of the Video Head Impulse Test in the Pediatric Population

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 δευτερόλεπτα
[image: image]Objective: Determine reliability of horizontal and vertical video head impulse test (vHIT) and effect of maturation on angular vestibular ocular reflex (AVOR) gain estimations and peak head velocities of individual canals in typically developing children and adolescents. Design: Reliability study. Setting: University research laboratory Subjects: Two normal adults mean age 51.5 ± 0.5 years and 28 typically developing children and adolescents mean age 10 ± 3.5 years (range, 4.33–17.25 years). Main Outcome Measures: Mean AVOR gain estimate and peak head impulse velocity ...περισσότερα »

Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide: Theodore R. McRackan and Derald E. Brackmann; San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, 2015.

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New Web-based Tool for Generating Scattergrams to Report Hearing Results

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Click Stimulus Electrocochleography Versus MRI With Intratympanic Contrast in Ménière's Disease: A Systematic Review

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[image: image]Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of electrocochleography compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with intratympanic gadolinium administration to diagnose endolymphatic hydrops in patients with Ménière's disease. Data Sources: An electronic search was performed in the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases on September 15, 2015. A systematic search was conducted. Articles were included if written in English, Dutch, German, or French language. Study Selection: Original studies reporting on the diagnostic value of electrocochleography compared with MRI w... περισσότερα »

Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictive Marker of Vestibular Schwannoma Growth

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 δευτερόλεπτα
[image: image]Objective: To examine the predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for vestibular schwannoma (VS) growth. Study Design: Retrospective case-control study. Setting: Tertiary, referral center. Patients: Patients with sporadic VS and available NLR obtained within 1 year from the diagnosis were divided into two groups with growing or non-growing tumor. Patients with known conditions affecting NLR were excluded. Interventions: NLR and tumor growth as determined by linear measurements on serial magnetic resonance imaging. Main Outcome Measures: VS growth, demo...περισσότερα »

Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops After Acoustic Trauma

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 δευτερόλεπτα
[image: image]Objective: This study applied an inner ear test battery in patients with secondary hydrops after acoustic trauma to assess the inner ear deficits. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: University hospital. Methods: Twenty patients with secondary hydrops after acoustic trauma were assigned to Group A. The interval between noise exposure and the testing time varied from 1 month to 3 years (median 3 months). Another 20 patients without progressive hearing loss for at least 3 years after acoustic trauma were assigned to Group B. There were no significant differences ... περισσότερα »

Non-Ototoxic Local Delivery of Bisphosphonate to the Mammalian Cochlea: Erratum

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Correlation of CT, MR, and Histopathology in Incomplete Partition-II Cochlear Anomaly

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[image: image]Objective: To correlate the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MR) findings in a patient with incomplete partition-type II (IP-II) anomaly with histopathology in a similar human temporal bone specimen. To discover the histologic correlate of a common finding on MR of an "apparent" interscalar septum (IS). Patients: A patient with sensorineural hearing loss and imaging findings characteristic of IP-II, and a patient with histopathologic IP-II anomaly. Intervention: High-resolution CT, MR, and review of postmortem temporal bone histopathology. Main ... περισσότερα »

Reliability and Normative Data for the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test for Vestibular Screening

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[image: image]Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine reliability of computerized dynamic visual acuity (DVA) testing and to determine reference values for younger and older adults. Background: A primary function of the vestibular system is to maintain gaze stability during head motion. The DVA test quantifies gaze stabilization with the head moving versus stationary. Commercially available computerized systems allow clinicians to incorporate DVA into their assessment; however, information regarding reliability and normative values of these systems is sparse. Methods:...περισσότερα »

Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Cochlea Nerve Aplasia and Hypoplasia

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[image: image]Objective: To assess cochlear implant (CI) outcomes, and factors affecting outcomes, for children with aplasia/ hypoplasia of the cochlea nerve. We also developed a new grading system for the nerves of the internal auditory meatus (IAM) and cochlea nerve classification. Study Design: Retrospective patient review. Setting: Tertiary referral hospital and cochlear implant program. Patients: Children 0 to 16 years inclusive with a CI who had absent/hypoplastic cochlea nerve on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Intervention: Cochlear implant. Main Outcome Measures: MRI, tra...περισσότερα »

Prevalence of asymptomatic peripheral vascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes by color Doppler study

AlexAndros SfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026Πριν από 32 δευτερόλεπτα
2016-05-18T04-18-31Z *Source:* International Journal of Advances in Medicine Sanda Mallikarjuna Rao, Vemula Narendar. Background: A diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease in patients with diabetes mandates a multifaceted treatment approach, involving aggressive risk factor modification, anti-platelet therapy and revascularization procedures. Objective of the study is to study the prevalence of asymptomatic Peripheral vascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by color Doppler study and to correlate it with risk factors and ischemic heart disease. Methods: A total o... περισσότερα »

Clinical and echocardiographic study of atrial fibrillation

AlexAndros SfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026Πριν από 32 δευτερόλεπτα
2016-05-18T04-18-31Z *Source:* International Journal of Advances in Medicine Vemula Narendar, Sanda Mallikarjuna Rao. Background: Atrial fibrillation is associated most commonly with mitral valve disease. Atrial fibrillation is reported to occur in 29% of patients who have isolated mitral stenosis and in 16% who have isolated mitral regurgitation. The incidence increases to 52% in mitral stenosis combined with regurgitant lesions of rheumatic etiology. Objective is to study the incidence, clinical features, etiology and complications of atrial fibrillation. Methods: A hospital based... περισσότερα »

Effects of cartoon programs on behavioural, habitual and communicative changes in children

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2016-05-18T04-06-47Z *Source:* International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Shailesh Rai, Bhagwan Waskel, Salil Sakalle, Sanjay Dixit, Rajendra Mahore. Background: Children have become much more interested in cartoons over many years and it has become a primary action to some lives. This has become a problem because too many children are watching too much cartoon program and they have become violent and addictive. Methods: An observational cross sectional study was conducted on 200 children of 5 to 15 years of age watching cartoon programs using simple random samplin... περισσότερα »

TEXTBOOK OF ORTHODONTICS

Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOroFacial Medicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 49 δευτερόλεπτα
Sridhar Premkumar This book is an effort to step up with the present changing scenarios of learning. It is the fruition of striking a balance between rejuvenated fundamentals of classical... Read more » from #Dental via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1rTsnSE via IFTTT

Dentist Napa Valley CA, Amalgam Dental Fillings, Dr. Adrian Fenderson

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Liver-related safety assessment of green tea extracts in humans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

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Liver-related safety assessment of green tea extracts in humans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.78 Authors: T Isomura, S Suzuki, H Origasa, A Hosono, M Suzuki, T Sawada, S Terao, Y Muto & T Koga from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TndDo8… Continue reading Liver-related safety assessment of green tea extracts in humans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Incidence of gastroesophageal reflux associated with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy contrast agent viscosity: a randomized controlled crossover trial

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Incidence of gastroesophageal reflux associated with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy contrast agent viscosity: a randomized controlled crossover trial European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.76 Authors: A Shimizu, H Muramatsu, T Kura & T Sakata from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OGViDP via IFTTT

Perception of lactose intolerance impairs health-related quality of life

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Perception of lactose intolerance impairs health-related quality of life European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.80 Authors: F Casellas, A Aparici, M J Pérez & P Rodríguez from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TndbGx via IFTTT

Iodine nutrition status and thyroid disorders: a cross-sectional study from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China

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Iodine nutrition status and thyroid disorders: a cross-sectional study from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.82 Authors: Y Guo, J Zynat, Z Xu, X Wang, R Osiman, H Zhao, A Tuhuti, M Abdunaimu, H Wang, X Jin & S Xing from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via… Continue reading Iodine nutrition status and thyroid disorders: a cross-sectional study from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China

Effects of two therapeutic dietary regimens on primary chylomicronemia in paediatric age: a retrospective data analysis

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Effects of two therapeutic dietary regimens on primary chylomicronemia in paediatric age: a retrospective data analysis European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.70 Authors: O Helk, R Schreiber & K Widhalm from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TndCR6 via IFTTT

Diversity and characterization of airborne bacteria at two health institutions

orlsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.AlexandrosΠριν από 57 δευτερόλεπτα
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the types and abundance of airborne bacteria of two health institutions (1 and 2) and to determine the genetic association between environmental and clinical isolates of Staphylococcus spp. Environmental sampling in institutions 1 and 2 was conducted for 1 year (dry and rainy seasons) using M… Continue reading Diversity and characterization of airborne bacteria at two health institutions

Microsurgical Anatomy of the Internal Acoustic Meatus as Seen Using the Retrosigmoid Approach

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[image: image]Hypothesis: To show via a retrosigmoid approach the bony labyrinth anatomy and its relationship with the internal acoustic meatus so as to provide guidelines for a safer drilling to the fundus using this approach. Background: Few studies deal with the complex anatomy of petrous bone structures as observed by a retrosigmoid approach. Methods: Ten retrosigmoid approaches were performed bilaterally on five fresh cadaveric heads. Afterward high-resolution computed tomographic scans were obtained. Measurements of landmarks and distances between important topographic structu...περισσότερα »

Assessment of Cochlear Trauma During Cochlear Implantation Using Electrocochleography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography

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[image: image]Objective: To assess cochlear trauma during cochlear implantation by electrocochleography (ECoG) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to correlate intraoperative cochlear trauma with postoperative loss of residual hearing. Methods: ECoG recordings to tone bursts at 250, 500, 750, and 1000 Hz and click stimuli were recorded before and after insertion of the cochlear implant electrode array, using an extracochlear recording electrode. CBCTs were conducted within 6 weeks after surgery. Changes of intraoperative ECoG recordings and CBCT findings were correlated wit...περισσότερα »

Cochlear Histopathologic Findings in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Human Temporal Bone Study

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[image: image]Hypothesis: We hypothesized that, in archived human temporal bone samples from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a pathologic condition exists in the stria vascularis and cochlear hair cells. Background: Sensorineural hearing loss is a common feature in SLE patients. However, the pathophysiologic mechanism of cochlear dysfunction is unclear. Methods: We examined 15 temporal bone samples from 8 SLE patients, along with 17 samples from 10 age-matched healthy control patients. The samples were serially sectioned in the horizontal plane and stained with hem... περισσότερα »

Influence of the cytochrome P450 2D6 *10/*10 genotype on the pharmacokinetics of paroxetine in Japanese patients with major depressive disorder: a population pharmacokinetic analysis.

Objective: Although the reduced function of the cytochrome P450 2D6*10 (CYP2D6*10) allele is common among Asian populations, existing evidence does not support paroxetine therapy adjustments for patients who have the CYP2D6*10 allele. In this study, we attempted to evaluate the degree of the impact of different CYP2D6 genotypes on the pharmacokinetic (PK) variability of paroxetine […]

High-power prismatic devices may further expand visual fields for patients with hemianopia

A series of novel optical designs may address some limitations of existing prism technology, which can expand visual fields by up to 30 degrees. from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TXZrPE via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Effect sizes and standardization in neighbourhood models of forest stands: potential biases and misinterpretations

Effects of conspecific neighbours on survival and growth of trees have been found to be related to species abundance. Both positive and negative relationships may explain observed abundance patterns. Surprisingly, it is rarely tested whether such relationships could be biased or even spurious due to transforming neighbourhood variables or influences of spatial aggregation, distance decay […]

Liver-related safety assessment of green tea extracts in humans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Liver-related safety assessment of green tea extracts in humans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.78 Authors: T Isomura, S Suzuki, H Origasa, A Hosono, M Suzuki, T Sawada, S Terao, Y Muto & T Koga from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TndDo8 […]

Incidence of gastroesophageal reflux associated with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy contrast agent viscosity: a randomized controlled crossover trial

Incidence of gastroesophageal reflux associated with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy contrast agent viscosity: a randomized controlled crossover trial European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.76 Authors: A Shimizu, H Muramatsu, T Kura & T Sakata from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1OGViDP via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete […]

Perception of lactose intolerance impairs health-related quality of life

Perception of lactose intolerance impairs health-related quality of life European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.80 Authors: F Casellas, A Aparici, M J Pérez & P Rodríguez from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TndbGx via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Iodine nutrition status and thyroid disorders: a cross-sectional study from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China

Iodine nutrition status and thyroid disorders: a cross-sectional study from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.82 Authors: Y Guo, J Zynat, Z Xu, X Wang, R Osiman, H Zhao, A Tuhuti, M Abdunaimu, H Wang, X Jin & S Xing from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via […]

Effects of two therapeutic dietary regimens on primary chylomicronemia in paediatric age: a retrospective data analysis

Effects of two therapeutic dietary regimens on primary chylomicronemia in paediatric age: a retrospective data analysis European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 18 2016. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2016.70 Authors: O Helk, R Schreiber & K Widhalm from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1TndCR6 via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & […]

Identifying and addressing the support needs of family caregivers of people with motor neurone disease using the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool.

The objective of the present study was to assess the feasibility and relevance of the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) in home-based care during the period of caregiving from the perspectives of the family caregivers of people with MND and their service providers. METHOD: The study was conducted during 2014 in Western Australia. Some […]

A novel approach for apportionment between primary and secondary sources of airborne nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (NPAHs)

Publication date: August 2016 Source:Atmospheric Environment, Volume 138 Author(s): Yan Lin, Xinghua Qiu, Yiqiu Ma, Junxia Wang, Yusheng Wu, Limin Zeng, Min Hu, Tong Zhu, Yifang Zhu Nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (NPAHs) are strong environmental mutagens and carcinogens originating from both primary emissions and secondary reactions in the atmosphere. The sources and the toxicity of […]

Influence of the cytochrome P450 2D6 *10/*10 genotype on the pharmacokinetics of paroxetine in Japanese patients with major depressive disorder: a population pharmacokinetic analysis.

Objective: Although the reduced function of the cytochrome P450 2D6*10 (CYP2D6*10) allele is common among Asian populations, existing evidence does not support paroxetine therapy adjustments for patients who have the CYP2D6*10 allele. In this study, we attempted to evaluate the degree of the impact of different CYP2D6 genotypes on the pharmacokinetic (PK) variability of paroxetine in a Japanese population using a population PK approach. Methods: This retrospective study included 179 Japanese patients with major depressive disorder who were being treated with paroxetine. CYP2D6*1, *2... περισσότερα »

The importance of scientific production for the political consolidation of professional practice

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Otoacoustic emissions in newborns with mild and moderate perinatal hypoxia

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Introdução Atualmente, somente a hipóxia neonatal grave (evidenciada pelo valor do Apgar) é considerada risco para a deficiência auditiva. A hipóxia é uma das causas mais comuns de lesão e morte celular. Nos casos de hipóxia leve ou moderada, embora menor, a privação da oxigenação está presente e, dessa forma, algum dano ao sistema auditivo pode ocorrer. Objetivo Investigar as amplitudes das emissões otoacústicas em recém-nascidos a termo sem risco para deficiência auditiva que apresentaram hipóxia leve ou moderada. Métodos Foram selecionados 37 recém-nascidos de ambos os s... περισσότερα »

Evaluation of the hearing protector in a real work situation using the field-microphone-in-real-ear method

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a eficácia da atenuação de um protetor auditivo em uma situação real de trabalho utilizando o método f-Microphone-in-real-ear (f-MIRE). Métodos Participaram 18 indivíduos, de ambos os gêneros (média de idade 47,17±8 anos). No local de trabalho, foi realizada a avaliação do nível pessoal de atenuação do Protetor Auditivo (PA) pelo método Field Microphone-in-Real-Ear (f-MIRE), seguido por orientações sobre a importância do uso do PA, higienização, armazenamento e treinamento para sua colocação efetiva. Resultados As análises mostraram que houve atenuação esta...περισσότερα »

Quality of life in adult cochlear implant users

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV) de adultos usuários de implante coclear (IC), comparando-a com a QV de adultos com audição normal, além de estudar a influência, na QV dos adultos usuários de IC, destas variáveis: nível socioeconômico, escolaridade, idade na avaliação, tempo de privação sensorial auditiva, tempo de uso do dispositivo e desempenho nos testes de percepção auditiva da fala. Desenho A QV foi avaliada segundo o questionário genérico de avaliação World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref). Amostra do estudo Setenta adultos usuários de IC for... περισσότερα »

The effectiveness of the head-turn-plus-chin-down maneuver for eliminating vallecular residue

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
ABSTRACT Purpose When swallowing efficiency is impaired, residue accumulates in the pharynx. Cued or spontaneous swallows in the head neutral position do not always successfully clear residue. We investigated the impact of a novel maneuver on residue clearance by combining a head turn with the chin down posture. Methods Data were collected from 26 participants who demonstrated persistent vallecular residue after an initial head neutral clearance swallow in videofluoroscopy. Participants were cued to perform a head-turn-plus-chin-down swallow, with the direction of head turn random... περισσότερα »

Linguistic performance in 2 years old preterm, considering chronological age and corrected age

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Introdução O nascimento prematuro acarreta problemas que não se restringem à mortalidade perinatal. Alguns prematuros, mesmo na ausência de lesões cerebrais, apresentam consequências negativas em diversos aspectos do desenvolvimento, como dificuldades em adquirir linguagem. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o desempenho linguístico de prematuros, na faixa etária de 2 anos, considerando a idade cronológica e a idade corrigida. Métodos Participaram do estudo 23 sujeitos prematuros e para verificar as habilidades linguísticas foi aplicado o Test of Early Language ... περισσότερα »

Spelling performance of students with developmental dyslexia and with developmental dyslexia associated to attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo Analisar e classificar o desempenho ortográfico, de acordo com a semiologia dos erros, de crianças com dislexia do desenvolvimento e com dislexia do desenvolvimento e transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade em relação a um grupo de crianças sem queixas de aprendizagem escolar. Métodos Participaram da pesquisa 70 crianças, estudantes do 3º ao 5º distribuídas em três grupos: 32 escolares sem queixa de dificuldade de aprendizagem (GI), média de idade de 9,5 anos; 22 escolares com dislexia do desenvolvimento (GII), média de idade de 10 anos; e 16 escolares co...περισσότερα »

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and aphasia: a study of social participation

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo Este estudo identifica e analisa o impacto das afasias na participação social e nas atividades cotidianas das pessoas por elas acometidas, bem como visa conhecer as implicações dos fatores ambientais nas limitações e restrições da participação, segundo os critérios estabelecidos pela Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde. Método São apresentados e discutidos dados de 12 pessoas de ambos os sexos com afasia que participavam de um Grupo Interdisciplinar de Convivência. Os dados foram coletados entre outubro de 2011 e março de 2013 e anal... περισσότερα »

The influence of listener training on the perceptual assessment of hypernasality

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Introdução Alto índice de concordância no julgamento perceptivo da hipernasalidade entre diferentes avaliadores é difícil de ser alcançado. O treinamento prévio dos avaliadores e a padronização dos critérios de análise podem ser estratégias eficazes para minimizar o efeito da subjetividade do julgamento perceptivo e aumentar a concordância entre os avaliadores. Objetivo Investigar a influência do treinamento prévio sobre a concordância entre diferentes avaliadores no julgamento perceptivo da hipernasalidade. Métodos Três fonoaudiólogas experientes analisaram 77 amostras de ...περισσότερα »

Validity and reliability of the quality of masticatory function questionnaire applied in Brazilian adolescents

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
ABSTRACT Purpose proper chewing and swallowing functions have great importance in general health, since it potentially affects food's digestion and the subject's nutritional status. The aim was to assess the validity and reliability of the self-applied Quality of Masticatory Function Questionnaire (QMFQ) in a convenience (non-referred) sample of Brazilian adolescents divided into three groups: control (n=57), dental caries (n=51) and malocclusion (n=54). Methods caries and malocclusion were evaluated using DMF-S index (number of decayed, missing and filled primary and permanent su...περισσότερα »

Effect of time of contraction and rest on the masseter and anterior temporal muscles activity in subjects with temporomandibular disorder

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo O principal objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o efeito do tempo de contração e repouso na atividade dos músculos masseter e temporal. Métodos 49 sujeitos do sexo feminino com idade entre 18 e 30 anos foram divididos em grupos DTM (n: 26) e controle (n: 23). A eletromiografia de superfície foi utilizada para avaliar os músculos temporal anterior e masseter durante protocolos de contração e repouso muscular. Foram analisados os parâmetros eletromiográfico raiz quadrada da média, frequência mediana e o coeficiente da inclinação da reta de regressão linear. Resultad... περισσότερα »

Auditory-perceptual evaluation of rough and breathy voices: correspondence between analogical visual and numerical scale

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar os valores de corte dos diferentes graus de rugosidade e soprosidade vocal em uma escala visual analógica, a partir de uma escala numérica. Métodos: Foram selecionadas 150 vozes, de indivíduos de ambos os gêneros, com qualidade variando desde a ausência de rugosidade e de soprosidade até a presença desses parâmetros em grau intenso. A avaliação perceptivo-auditiva foi realizada por quatro fonoaudiólogas especialistas em voz, com a utilização da escala visual analógica de 100 mm e da escala numérica de quatro pontos. A concordância intra e interjuízes fo...περισσότερα »

Teacher’s voice: vocal tract discomfort symptoms, vocal intensity and noise in the classroom

Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar se existe correlação entre a intensidade vocal das professoras e o ruído em sala de aula, assim como entre a intensidade vocal e os sintomas de desconforto do trato vocal, antes e após a aula. Métodos: Participaram 27 professoras do Ensino Fundamental I. Foram utilizados os questionários Condição de Produção Vocal do Professor e Escala de Desconforto do Trato Vocal, aplicados antes e após a aula. Para medição do ruído dentro da sala de aula e da intensidade vocal das professoras foi utilizado decibelímetro. Resultados: Houve correlação positiva moderad...περισσότερα »

Rootletin organizes the ciliary rootlet to achieve neuron sensory function in Drosophila

Cilia are essential for cell signaling and sensory perception. In many cell types, a cytoskeletal structure called the ciliary rootlet links the cilium to the cell body. Previous studies indicated that rootlets support the long-term stability of some cilia. Here we report that Drosophila melanogaster Rootletin (Root), the sole orthologue of the mammalian paralogs Rootletin […]

Metástasis cutánea pigmentada de carcinoma de mama simulando un melanoma

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016 Source:Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Author(s): N. Ubillos, M. Vola, M.E. Mazzei, J. Magliano from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1sqrfWR via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Síndrome de descamación de la piel acral: presentación de un caso y revisión bibliográfica

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016 Source:Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Author(s): J. Ruiz Rivero, M. Campos Dominguez, V. Parra Blanco, R. Suárez Fernández from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Xz1Zd0 via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Nódulos subcutáneos en paciente trasplantado renal: lipomatosis familiar múltiple

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2016 Source:Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Author(s): M. Prieto-Barrios, V. Velasco-Tamariz, S. Burillo-Martínez from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1sqr0Lm via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Acantoma de células claras de la aréola y el pezón

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2016 Source:Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Author(s): Y. Hidalgo-García, P. Gonzálvo, S. Mallo-García, C. Fernández-Sánchez from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Xz1WxQ via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Hiperpigmentación reticulada en pliegues

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2016 Source:Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Author(s): M. González-Olivares, L. Nájera, C. García-Donoso from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1sqr8ub via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Cambio de inmunofenotipo asociado a angiocentricidad y características citotóxicas en un caso de micosis fungoide

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016 Source:Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Author(s): Á. Vargas Nevado, N. López Navarro, E. Gallego Domínguez, E. Herrera Ceballos from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/204W2Dg via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174

Risk factors for unplanned readmission within 30 days after pediatric neurosurgery: a nationwide analysis of 9799 procedures from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, Ahead of Print. OBJECTIVE Hospital readmission rate is increasingly used as a quality outcome measure after surgery. The purpose of this study was to establish, using a national database, the baseline readmission rates and risk factors for patient readmission after pediatric neurosurgical procedures. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical […]

Progress and challenges for treating Type 1 diabetes

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2016 Source:Journal of Autoimmunity Author(s): Justin W. Garyu, Eric Meffre, Chris Cotsapas, Kevan C. Herold It has been more than 30 years since the initial trials of Cyclosporin A to treat patients with new onset Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Since that time, there have been insights into genetic predisposition […]

Urinary metabolomic profiling of asthmatics can be related to clinical characteristics

Abstract Metabolomics has been increasingly explored to achieve an improved understanding of asthma. In the current observational and exploratory study, the first to have examined the relationship between oxidative stress extension, eosinophilic inflammation and disease severity in asthmatic patients, metabolomics (using target aliphatic aldehydes and alkanes) was carried out using solid phase microextraction (SPME) followed […]

Viruses and bacteria in Th2 biased allergic airway disease

Abstract Allergic airway diseases are typically characterized by a type 2-biased inflammation. Multiple distinct viruses and bacteria have been detected in the airways. Recently, it has been confirmed that the microbiome of allergic individuals differs from those of healthy subjects, showing a close relationship with the type 2 response in allergic airway disease. In this […]

Definition and risk factors for chronicity following acute idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury

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