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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
ΩτοΡινοΛαρυγγολόγος
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Άγιος Νικόλαος Κρήτη 72100
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Τετάρτη 1 Ιουνίου 2016

OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,June 2nd,2016



Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes directly induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human bronchial epithelial cells via the TGF-β-mediated Akt/GSK-3β/SNAIL-1 signalling pathway
 
Abstract Background Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) are currently under intense toxicological investigation due to concern on their potential health effects. Current in vitro and in vivo data indicate that MWCNT exposure is strongly associated with lung toxicity (inflammation, fibrosis, granuloma,...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Fishers’ knowledge on the coast of Brazil
 
Abstract Background Although fishers’ knowledge has been recently considered into management programmes, there is still the need to establish a better understanding of fishers’ perceptions and cognition. Fishers can provide novel information on the biology and ecology of species, which can potentially...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Wild food plants and fungi used in the mycophilous Tibetan community of Zhagana (Tewo County, Gansu, China)
 
Abstract Background The aim of the study was to investigate knowledge and use of wild food plants and fungi in a highland valley in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Region on the north-eastern edges of the Tibetan Plateau. Methods Field research was carried out in four neighbouring villages in a mountain...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Bilateral pedicled gracilis flap for scrotal reconstruction
 
Trauma, infection and cancer can cause severe scrotal defects. The demand to a definitive reconstruction in terms of aesthetics and function is high. Primary closure, skin grafts and local fasciocutaneous flaps do not meet these high demands in most cases. The authors treated a series of patients requiring...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Irrigation of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma wounds to prevent local recurrence
 
Surgical excision of non-melanoma skin cancers is the mainstay of treatment, and a common procedure performed by clinicians from various backgrounds and training levels. Despite efforts to excise squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) with a margin of normal tissue, some tumours are incompletely excised or...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
US Intergroup Trial of Response-Adapted Therapy for Stage III to IV Hodgkin Lymphoma Using Early Interim Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography Imaging: Southwest Oncology Group S0816 Hematologic Malignancy
 
Purpose Four US National Clinical Trials Network components (Southwest Oncology Group, Cancer and Leukemia Group B/Alliance, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, and the AIDS Malignancy Consortium) conducted a phase II Intergroup clinical trial that used early interim fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Role of hepcidin and its downstream proteins in early brain injury after experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage in rats
 
Abstract Early brain injury (EBI) is a major cause of mortality from subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). We aimed to study the pathophysiology of EBI and explore the role of hepcidin, a protein involved in iron homeostatic regulation, and its downstream proteins. One hundred and thirty-two male Sprague–Dawley...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Biomarker Tests for Molecularly Targeted Therapies: Laying the Foundation and Fulfilling the Dream SPECIAL ARTICLE
 
Precision medicine focuses on the management of individual patients on the basis of biomarkers and other distinguishing characteristics, with the overarching objective of improving clinical outcomes. The rapid proliferation of biomarker tests and targeted therapies has revolutionized patient care in...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
What Is the Malignancy Risk in Neurofibromatosis Type 1? EDITORIALS
 
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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Dual Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Inhibition in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck; Is the Jury Still Out? CORRESPONDENCE
 
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Future of Fractional Lasers
 
The Future of Fractional Lasers: Facial plast Surg 2016; 32: 261-268DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584215Recent insights to the potential of fractional skin treatments have established standard laser procedures to treat aged, sun-damaged skin and scars. On top of this, the concept has been extended to fibrosing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Anthropometric Analysis of Woman's Nose
 
South Indian Woman's Nose: Facial plast Surg 2016; 32: 304-308DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581140The normal values of nasal dimensions and position have been established for various racial and ethnic groups. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of information related to these values in South Indian females, leading...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Anatomy of the Aging Face
 
: A Review: Facial plast Surg 2016; 32: 253-260DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1582234Rejuvenative procedures of the face are increasing in numbers, and a plethora of different therapeutic options are available today. Every procedure should aim for the patient's safety first and then for natural and long-lasting...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
V-Y Advancement Flaps Based on Yotsuyanagi Aesthetic Subunit Principles for Small Nasal Defects
 
 in Asian Patients: Facial plast Surg 2016; 32: 315-319DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1579783Cosmesis is paramount in the reconstruction of small nasal defects. Yotsuyanagi et al have previously described nasal aesthetic subunits in patients of Asian descent and their implications for reconstruction of large nasal...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Cosmetic Medicine: Innovative Beauty Care
 
 as Popular Medicine in Days Gone By: Facial plast Surg 2016; 32: 245-252DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583852Throughout the ages, people yearned for beauty and longevity. This article examines how European physicians began to engage with the field of cosmetics over a century ago, thus introducing the category...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Anxiety and depression in probable migraine:
 
A population-based study: BackgroundAlthough probable migraine (PM) is common among headache sufferers, there is little knowledge of the prevalence and impacts of comorbid anxiety and depression in patients with PM. We assessed the prevalence and impact of anxiety and depression among PM sufferers in...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Pain modulation is affected differently in medication-overuse headache and chronic myofascial pain
 
- A multimodal MRI study: BackgroundNeuroimaging studies revealed structural and functional changes in medication-overuse headache (MOH), but it remains unclear whether similar changes could be observed in other chronic pain disorders.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we investigated functional connectivity...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Long-term occipital nerve stimulation for drug-resistant chronic cluster headache
 
Long-term occipital nerve stimulation for drug-resistant chronic cluster headache: IntroductionChronic cluster headache is rare and some of these patients become drug-resistant. Occipital nerve stimulation has been successfully employed in open studies to treat chronic drug-resistant cluster headache....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery
 
Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery: Facial plast Surg 2016; 32: 329-329DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583762Roxana Cobo, ed. Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers; 2015 (400 pages; 500 illustrations). ISBN: 978-1-626230-23-1.When I was first asked...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Intrinsic laryngeal muscle myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in dysphonic patients
 
Laryngeal myofascial pain syndrome as a new diagnostic entity of dysphonia: To consider the feasibility of diagnosing intrinsic laryngeal muscle myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in dysphonic patients who demonstrated immediate symptom and stroboscopic finding improvement after laryngeal electromyography...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Transposition of lingual thyroid gland to the submandibular region by transoral approach
 
Transposition of lingual thyroid gland to the submandibular region by transoral approach: The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate surgical technique of only functional but symptomatic lingual thyroid gland transposition to submandibular region by transoral approach without mandibulotomy and...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Endoscopic cartilage butterfly myringoplasty in children
 
Endoscopic cartilage butterfly myringoplasty in children: The present study evaluated the results of the graft success rate and hearing gain of children who underwent endoscopic inlay butterfly myringoplasty due to chronic otitis media.AbstractObjectiveThe present study evaluated the results of the graft...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Intracranial complications (ICCs) of chronic and acute otitis media (COM and AOM)
 
Complications of otitis media – a potentially lethal problem still presentvia ScienceDirect Publication: Brazilian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: June 2016Source:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 82, Issue 3Author(s): Norma de Oliveira Penido, Sujana Sreedevi Chandrasekhar,...
Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Anti-androgen therapy in triple-negative breast cancer
 
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HER2 status and disparities in luminal breast cancers
 
Abstract National Comprehensive Care Network guidelines for adjuvant treatment of invasive breast cancer are based on HER2 and hormone receptor (HR) status, where HR+ disease encompasses all estrogen receptor (ER)+ and/or progesterone receptor (PR)+ tumors. We sought to explore clinical and demographic...
Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Prognostic value of health-related quality of life for death risk stratification in patients with unresectable glioblastoma
 
Abstract Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Baseline health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a major subject of concern for these patients. We aimed to assess the independent prognostic value of HRQoL in unresectable glioblastoma (UGB) patients for death risk stratification....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Pain modulation is affected differently in medication-overuse headache and chronic myofascial pain - A multimodal MRI study
 
Background Neuroimaging studies revealed structural and functional changes in medication-overuse headache (MOH), but it remains unclear whether similar changes could be observed in other chronic pain disorders. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we investigated functional connectivity (FC) with...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Anxiety and depression in probable migraine: A population-based study
 
Background Although probable migraine (PM) is common among headache sufferers, there is little knowledge of the prevalence and impacts of comorbid anxiety and depression in patients with PM. We assessed the prevalence and impact of anxiety and depression among PM sufferers in the general population....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Relationship between serum levels of VIP, but not of CGRP, and cranial autonomic parasympathetic symptoms: A study in chronic migraine patients
 
Background Cranial autonomic parasympathetic symptoms (CAPS) appear in at least half of migraine patients theoretically as a result of the release of peptides by the trigemino-vascular system (TVS). Cranial pain pathways become sensitised by repeated episodes of TVS activation, leading to migraine...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Fifty Years of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: The Accepted, the Unknown, and Thoughts for the Future
 
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Pediatric adenotonsillectomy and postoperative hemorrhage
 
: Demographic and geographic variation in the USvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: August 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 87Author(s): Jonathan A. Harounian, Eric Schaefer, Jane Schubart, Michele M. CarrObjectiveTo examine...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Multiple linear subcutaneous nodules
 
A 34-YEAR-OLD WOMAN sought consultation at our clinic for an asymptomatic swelling on her right foot that had been growing very slowly over the last 15 years. She said she had presented to other... from #ENT via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1XQZSB2 via IFTTT
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Whiplash-shaped acute rash
 
A PREVIOUSLY HEALTHY 32-YEAR-OLD MAN presented to the emergency room with a persistent, nonpruritic rash on his trunk, which had suddenly appeared 2 days after he ate Chinese food. Physical... from #ENT via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1UvKWG0 via IFTTT
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Fifty Years of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: The Accepted, the Unknown, and Thoughts for the Future
 
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Trehalose diester glycolipids are superior to the monoesters in binding to Mincle, activation of macrophages in vitro and adjuvant activity in vivo
 
The T-cell adjuvanticity of mycobacterial cord factor trehalose 6,6'-dimycolate (TDM) is well established. The identification of the C-type lectin Mincle on innate immune cells as the receptor for TDM and its synthetic analogue trehalose 6,6'-dibehenate (TDB) has raised interest in development of synthetic...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Myeloid cell-specific inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type I knockout mice impair bacteria clearance in a murine peritonitis model
 
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling has been implicated in the anti-inflammatory response in a mouse model of endotoxemia and sepsis. The present study focused on the role of inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type I (Inpp4a), which dephosphorylates PtdIns(3,4)P2 to PtdIns(3)P, in bacterial...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Distinct TLR-mediated cytokine production and immunoglobulin secretion in human newborn naïve B cells
 
Neonatal innate immunity is distinct from that of adults, which may contribute to increased susceptibility to infection and limit vaccine responses. B cells play critical roles in protection from infection and detect PAMPs via TLRs, that, when co-activated with CD40, can drive B-cell proliferation and...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Fehlbehandlung mit injizierbaren Fillern
 
Fehlbehandlung mit injizierbaren Fillern: ZusammenfassungInjizierbare Filler sind ein wichtiger Bestandteil der ästhetischen Dermatologie. Sie dienen dazu, die Hautstruktur zu stärken, Fältchen/Falten und/oder Volumen auszugleichen. Vereinfacht lässt sich der Markt auf die abbaubaren Präparate, v. a....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Poetry
 
The butterfly in the neck:Tiny NairThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):98-98He felt weak and tired at the end of the day“Its office stress;” he shrugged awayLeg cramp, backache, drowsy feel“Bad office chair;” no big dealItchy thick skin, putting on weight“Allergy and obesity is a family trait”Dozing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Thyroid papillary carcinomas of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs)
 
Conservatively managed thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma with lymph node metastasis: Long-term result: Ilker Burak Arslan, Ahmet Tugrul Eruyar, Murat Gumussoy, Selahattin GencThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):77-79Thyroid papillary carcinomas of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) are quite uncommon....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Children with dysgenetic glands and Thyroid ectopia
 
Thyroid ectopia is distinctly uncommon in Indian children with permanent congenital hypothyroidism due to dysgenetic glands: Devi DayalThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):94-95Sir,The recent article by Patil et al. made for an interesting read.[1] Their case series on ectopic thyroid gland (ETG)...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Fifty Years of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: The Accepted, the Unknown, and Thoughts for the Future
 
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A panel study of airborne particulate matter composition versus concentration: Potential for inflammatory response and impaired pulmonary function in children
 
Publication date: Available online 1 June 2016Source:Allergology International Author(s): Masanari Watanabe, Hisashi Noma, Jun Kurai, Hiroyuki Sano, Degejirihu Hantan, Masaru Ueki, Hiroya Kitano, Eiji Shimizu BackgroundThe relationship between airborne particulate matter (PM) and pulmonary function...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Multiple linear subcutaneous nodules
 
A 34-YEAR-OLD WOMAN sought consultation at our clinic for an asymptomatic swelling on her right foot that had been growing very slowly over the last 15 years. She said she had presented to other… from Allergy and Immunology via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1XQZSB2 from on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Y3Iv0g...
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Whiplash-shaped acute rash
 
A PREVIOUSLY HEALTHY 32-YEAR-OLD MAN presented to the emergency room with a persistent, nonpruritic rash on his trunk, which had suddenly appeared 2 days after he ate Chinese food. Physical… from Allergy and Immunology via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1UvKWG0 from on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1sNU7bM...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Fifty Years of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: The Accepted, the Unknown, and Thoughts for the Future
 
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OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Trehalose diester glycolipids are superior to the monoesters in binding to Mincle, activation of macrophages in vitro and adjuvant activity in vivo
 
The T-cell adjuvanticity of mycobacterial cord factor trehalose 6,6’-dimycolate (TDM) is well established. The identification of the C-type lectin Mincle on innate immune cells as the receptor for TDM and its synthetic analogue trehalose 6,6’-dibehenate (TDB) has raised interest in development of synthetic...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Myeloid cell-specific inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type I knockout mice impair bacteria clearance in a murine peritonitis model
 
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling has been implicated in the anti-inflammatory response in a mouse model of endotoxemia and sepsis. The present study focused on the role of inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type I (Inpp4a), which dephosphorylates PtdIns(3,4)P2 to PtdIns(3)P, in bacterial...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Distinct TLR-mediated cytokine production and immunoglobulin secretion in human newborn naïve B cells
 
Neonatal innate immunity is distinct from that of adults, which may contribute to increased susceptibility to infection and limit vaccine responses. B cells play critical roles in protection from infection and detect PAMPs via TLRs, that, when co-activated with CD40, can drive B-cell proliferation and...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
A panel study of airborne particulate matter composition versus concentration: Potential for inflammatory response and impaired pulmonary function in children
 
Publication date: Available online 1 June 2016Source:Allergology International Author(s): Masanari Watanabe, Hisashi Noma, Jun Kurai, Hiroyuki Sano, Degejirihu Hantan, Masaru Ueki, Hiroya Kitano, Eiji Shimizu BackgroundThe relationship between airborne particulate matter (PM) and pulmonary function...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer Undergoing Remnant Ablation with 30 milliCuries Radioiodine
 
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Papillary carcinoma thyroid associated with Hashimoto's along with lymph node involvement
 
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Microfilaria in fine needle aspirate of thyroid nodule
 
Richa Bhartiya, Mahasweta Mallik, Nawanita Kumari, Manish Kumar Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):86-88 Filariasis is a major public health problem in tropical countries including India. About 90% of cases of lymphatic filariasis are caused by infection with Wuchereria bancrofti and rest by...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Core needle biopsy: An additional diagnostic armamentarium
 
Shrikant Somani, Narendra Kotwal Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):52-56 Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is considered to be most effective and accurate diagnostic test to differentiate benign from malignant thyroid nodules and most guidelines recommend FNAC as the initial test. However,...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Scalp metastasis from follicular thyroid carcinoma diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology: A case series
 
Madhu Kumar, Aakanksha Singh, Sanjeev Mishra Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):80-82 The scalp metastasis of follicular thyroid carcinoma is a rare condition and the lesion should be differentiated from primary skin tumors. It account for 10–20% of all thyroid malignancies and is most commonly...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Prevalence of hypothyroidism in common bile duct stone patients
 
Srinivas Sidduri, Babulreddy Hanmayyagari, Vivekanand Bongi, Mythili Ayyagari, Subramanyam Venkata Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):57-62 Background: Hypothyroidism affects bile content, bile flow, and functions of the sphincter of Oddi, thereby increases the formation of common bile duct (CBD)...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Rare renal metastasis from a follicular carcinoma thyroid and its evaluation
 
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Serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels and suicidal tendency in patients with first-episode schizophrenia: An exploratory study
 
Amresh Shrivastava, Vidya Jadhav, Sagar Karia, Nilesh Shah, Avinash De Sousa Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):63-66 Background: Neuroendocrine hormones play an important role in emotional regulation in normal individuals and those suffering from mental disorders. The objective of the study...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Iodized salt in India: Insights from National Family Health Survey-4
 
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Hearing impairment in children with permanent congenital hypothyroidism: Data from Northwest India
 
Devi Dayal, Nirmal Hansdak, Dharam Vir, Atul Gupta, Jaimanti Bakshi Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):67-70 Background: There is an increased risk of hearing impairment in permanent congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Only a few studies have explored the prevalence of hearing impairment in CH and...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEO
Central sleep apnea in untreated hypothyroidism: A rare association
 
Sapna Erat Sreedharan, Pragati Agrawal, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan Thyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):83-85 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported with untreated hypothyroidism. Here, we report a young patient referred to us due to prolonged apneas detected during recovery from minor surgery...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Right lobar hemiagenesis with ectopic thyroid
 
A case report of a very rare entity: Anil Taneja, Sonal Sethi, Bindu Kulshreshtha, Imroz SachdevThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):74-76Developmental morphological abnormalities of the thyroid gland are very rare. Thyroid lobe hemiagenesis is a very rare abnormality, in which one thyroid lobe fails...
otorhinolaryngologysfakianakis
Long-term occipital nerve stimulation for drug-resistant chronic cluster headache
 
Introduction Chronic cluster headache is rare and some of these patients become drug-resistant. Occipital nerve stimulation has been successfully employed in open studies to treat chronic drug-resistant cluster headache. Data from large group of occipital nerve stimulation-treated chronic cluster headache...
otorhinolaryngologysfakianakis
Pain modulation is affected differently in medication-overuse headache and chronic myofascial pain – A multimodal MRI study
 
Background Neuroimaging studies revealed structural and functional changes in medication-overuse headache (MOH), but it remains unclear whether similar changes could be observed in other chronic pain disorders. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we investigated functional connectivity (FC) with...
otorhinolaryngologysfakianakis
Relationship between serum levels of VIP, but not of CGRP, and cranial autonomic parasympathetic symptoms: A study in chronic migraine patients
 
Background Cranial autonomic parasympathetic symptoms (CAPS) appear in at least half of migraine patients theoretically as a result of the release of peptides by the trigemino-vascular system (TVS). Cranial pain pathways become sensitised by repeated episodes of TVS activation, leading to migraine chronification....
otorhinolaryngologysfakianakis
Anxiety and depression in probable migraine: A population-based study
 
Background Although probable migraine (PM) is common among headache sufferers, there is little knowledge of the prevalence and impacts of comorbid anxiety and depression in patients with PM. We assessed the prevalence and impact of anxiety and depression among PM sufferers in the general population....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Diffuse coronary vasospasm in a patient with hypothyroidism
 
Diffuse coronary vasospasm in a patient with hypothyroidism: Altug Osken, Selcuk Yaylaci, Ercan Aydin, Tugba Kemaloglu Oz, Gokturk Ipek, Isil Atasoy, Regayip Zehir, Sennur Unal DayiThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):89-91Coronary vasospasm is an important etiology of ischemic heart disease. Sometimes...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Carcinoma showing thymus like differentiation (CASTLE)
 
A rare thyroid neoplasm: Vinod Raosaheb Patil, Keyuri Patel, Girish MuzumdarThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):71-73Carcinoma showing thymus like differentiation (CASTLE) is a rare tumor involving soft tissues of the neck and the thyroid gland. It arises from ectopic thymus or remnants of branchial...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Central sleep apnea in untreated hypothyroidism
 
 A rare association: Sapna Erat Sreedharan, Pragati Agrawal, Ashalatha RadhakrishnanThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):83-85Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported with untreated hypothyroidism. Here, we report a young patient referred to us due to prolonged apneas detected during recovery...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Hearing impairment in children with permanent congenital hypothyroidism:
 
Data from Northwest India: Devi Dayal, Nirmal Hansdak, Dharam Vir, Atul Gupta, Jaimanti BakshiThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):67-70Background: There is an increased risk of hearing impairment in permanent congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Only a few studies have explored the prevalence of hearing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Iodized salt
 
 in India: Insights from National Family Health Survey-4:Arun Kumar, Sanjay Kalra, AG UnnikrishnanThyroid Research and Practice 2016 13(2):49-51The importance of iodine for thyroid health, and the role of salt iodization in achieving this, are well known.[1] In spite of multiple legislation, use of iodized...

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