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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
ΩτοΡινοΛαρυγγολόγος
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Άγιος Νικόλαος Κρήτη 72100
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Πέμπτη 11 Αυγούστου 2016

OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,August 11th,2016,afternoon


Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Mix of brain training, physical therapy can help paralyzed patients
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Magnetic properties of transition metal Mn, Fe and Co dimers on monolayer phosphorene
We studied the geometries, electronic structure and magnetic properties of substitutional doping and adsorption of transition metal (Mn, Fe and Co) dimers on phosphorene monolayer in the framework of the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and GGA + U. Electronic band structures and magnetic...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Rapid laser sintering of metal nano-particles inks
Fast sintering is of importance in additive metallization processes and especially on sensitive substrates. This work explores the mechanisms which set limits to the laser sintering rate of metal nano-particle inks. A comparison of sintering behavior of three different ink compositions with ...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Mesoporous InN/In 2 O 3 heterojunction with improved sensitivity and selectivity for room temperature NO 2 gas sensing
Establishing heterostructures is a good strategy to improve gas sensing performance, and has been studied extensively. In this work, mesoporous InN/In 2 O 3 composite (InNOCs) heterostructures were prepared through a simple two-step strategy involving hydrothermal synthesis of In 2 O 3 and ...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
High dielectric permittivity and improved mechanical and thermal properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites with low carbon nanotube content: effect of composite processing on phase behavior and dielectric properties
The composite processing technique and nanofiller concentration and its functionalization significantly alter the properties of polymer nanocomposites. To realize this, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT) were dispersed in a poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) matrix at carefully selected CNT...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Masthead: (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Designed Stem Cell Aggregates: Enhanced Biological Functions of Human Mesenchymal Stem-Cell Aggregates Incorporating E-Cadherin-Modified PLGA Microparticles (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
E-cadherin-modified poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (hE-cad-PLGA) microparticles were fabricated and then mediated the 3D cell aggregates of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on page 1949 by Jun Yang and co-workers. The hE-cad-Fc matrix and the PLGA microparticles synergistically regulate the proliferation...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Tissue Boundaries: Mimicking Tissue Boundaries by Sharp Multiparameter Matrix Interfaces (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
Engineering interfaces of extracellular compartments mimicking native tissues is key to study cell behavior in a physiologically relevant context and for a successful translation of these new biomaterials engineering principles in regenerative and therapeutic applications. Tilo Pompe and co-workers...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Targeted Cancer Therapy: pH-Switch Nanoprecipitation of Polymeric Nanoparticles for Multimodal Cancer Targeting and Intracellular Triggered Delivery of Doxorubicin (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
Targeted theranostic nanoparticles with dual pH and magnetic responsive properties for intracellular delivery are described by B. Herranz-Blanco, H. A. Santos, and co-workers on page 1904. Using a pH-switch nanoprecipitation method in organic-free solvents, a polymeric-drug conjugate solid nanoparticle...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Photothermal Gene Delivery: Stimuli-Regulated Enzymatically Degradable Smart Graphene-Oxide-Polymer Nanocarrier Facilitating Photothermal Gene Delivery (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
On page 1918, Won Jong Kim and co-workers use disulfide bonding for the rational design of graphene oxide (GO) based nanocarriers. In the lower left side, photothermally triggered gene release is illustrated in cancer cell. Polymer-detached GOis exocytosed, and subsequently gets into the macrophage...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Human Neuron Cultures: Micropatterning Facilitates the Long-Term Growth and Analysis of iPSC-Derived Individual Human Neurons and Neuronal Networks (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
Dimitri Krainc, Milan Mrksich, and co-workers demonstrate the utility of microcontact printing technology for culturing of human neurons in defined patterns over extended periods of time on page 1894. This approach facilitates studies of neuronal development, cellular trafficking, and related mechanisms...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Cell-Aligning Substrates: Anisotropically Stiff 3D Micropillar Niche Induces Extraordinary Cell Alignment and Elongation (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 15/2016)
On Page 1884, Y. Alapan, M. Younesi, O. Akkus, and U. A. Gurkan demonstrate a microfabricated pillar substrate to confine, align, and elongate cells for decoupled analysis of stiffness and directionality in 3D. Mesenchymal stem cells and cardiomyocytes are successfully confined in a 3D micromechanical...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Ability of the marine bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens BA3SM1 to counteract the toxicity of CdSe nanoparticles
Publication date: Available online 11 August 2016Source:Journal of Proteomics Author(s): Isabelle Poirier, Lauriane Kuhn, Arnaud Demortière, Boris Mirvaux, Philippe Hammann, Johana Chicher, Christelle Caplat, Marie Pallud, Martine BertrandIn the marine environment, bacteria from...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Extended Culture of Encapsulated Human Blastocysts in Alginate Hydrogel Containing Decidualized Endometrial Stromal Cells in the Presence of Melatonin
Abstract Extended in vitro culture of human embryos beyond blastocyst stage could serve as a tool to explore the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying embryo development and to identify factors regulating pregnancy outcomes. This study presents the first report on the...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao
Thermal and fragility aspects of microwave synthesized glasses containing transition metal ions and heavy metal ions
Abstract A simple, clean and energy efficient microwave heating route is used to prepare glasses in the systems xMnO-33(0.09PbCl2:0.91PbO)-(67-x) NaPO3 and xPbCl2-33PbO-(67-x) NaPO3 where 0.1 ≤ x ≤ 4 (mol%). Thermal data extracted from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermograms...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Coexistence of acquired hemophilia A and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita: Two case reports and published work review
Abstract Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is a rare chronic subepidermal bullous autoimmune disease. The occurrence of acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is low and so the coexistence of EBA and AHA is extremely rare. We herein described a case of EBA coexisting with AHA and a case of EBA coexisting with...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Bullous eosinophilic annular erythema
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Case of a neutrophilic dermatosis involving lung abscess after influenza vaccination
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Ungual aspergillosis successfully treated with topical efinaconazole
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Case of immunoglobulin G4-related disease with unusual cutaneous manifestation
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Correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical benefit in advanced melanoma patients treated with nivolumab: A multi-institutional retrospective study
Abstract Vitiligo is occasionally seen in melanoma patients. Although several studies indicate a correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical response in melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy, most studies have included heterogeneous patient and treatment settings. The aim of this study...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Case of severe acneiform eruptions associated with the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib
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OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors
Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors: We conducted the first-in-human study of 18F-fluoroethyl triazole [Tyr3] octreotate (18F-FET-βAG-TOCA) in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) to evaluate biodistribution, dosimetry, and safety....
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis severity in South-East Asian patients: An investigation of potential association using current and chronological assessments
Abstract Although studies regarding prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Asian psoriatic patients are limited and show varying results, a previous report describes a significant increase in prevalence of MS in Thai psoriatic patients, as compared with rates in the general population. However, no...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1318: Anti-Atherosclerotic Effects of a Phytoestrogen-Rich Herbal Preparation in Postmenopausal Women
The risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis progression is significantly increased after menopause, probably due to the decrease of estrogen levels. The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for prevention of cardiovascular disease in older postmenopausal failed to meet expectations....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease
89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) are at risk to develop multiple tumors. The growth of lesions is unpredictable, and regular surveillance is critical for early treatment to control local...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1249: Aquaporin-4 and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Cerebrovascular diseases are conditions caused by problems with brain vasculature, which have a high morbidity and mortality. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is the most abundant water channel in the brain and crucial for the formation and resolution of brain edema. Considering brain edema is an important pathophysiological...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1313: Deep Artificial Neural Networks and Neuromorphic Chips for Big Data Analysis: Pharmaceutical and Bioinformatics Applications
Over the past decade, Deep Artificial Neural Networks (DNNs) have become the state-of-the-art algorithms in Machine Learning (ML), speech recognition, computer vision, natural language processing and many other tasks. This was made possible by the advancement in Big Data, Deep Learning (DL) and drastically...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging: Our goal is to develop minimally invasive biomarkers for predicting radiation-induced lung injury before symptoms develop. Currently, there are no biomarkers that can predict radiation pneumonitis. Radiation damage to the whole...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1288: Role of Toll-Like Receptor Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Graft-versus-Host Diseases
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and infection are major complications after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in HSCT patients. Recent work has demonstrated that the two complications are interdependent. GVHD occurs when...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1315: De Novo Transcriptome Analysis of Differential Functional Gene Expression in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) after Challenge with Nocardia seriolae
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) are common hosts of an epizootic bacterial infection by Nocardia seriolae. We conducted transcriptome profiling of M. salmoides to understand the host immune response to N. seriolae infection, using the Illumina sequencing platform. De novo assembly of paired-end...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1268: Parentage-Based Group Composition and Dispersal Pattern Studies of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise Population in Poyang Lake
Social behaviors are poorly known for the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise (YFP, Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis). Here, group composition and dispersal patterns of the YFP population living in the Poyang Lake were studied by parentage-based pedigree analyses using 21 microsatellite...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Clinical Evaluation of 99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer Patients: The metastatic status of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) might be the most important prognostic factor in breast cancer. In this paper, we report to our knowledge the first study of 99mTc-rituximab as a radiotracer...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: The impact of appropriate use criteria (AUC) for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with SPECT on the estimated lifetime attributable risk (LAR) of cancer is unknown. Methods:...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Viruses, Vol. 8, Pages 223: What Do We Know about How Hantaviruses Interact with Their Different Hosts?
Hantaviruses, like other members of the Bunyaviridae family, are emerging viruses that are able to cause hemorrhagic fevers. Occasional transmission to humans is due to inhalation of contaminated aerosolized excreta from infected rodents. Hantaviruses are asymptomatic in their rodent or insectivore natural...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Scotland prioritises action on child poverty
Scottish ministers are stepping up their efforts to eradicate child poverty after criticising the UK government for failing to prioritise the needs of low income families.Legislation is set to be… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2bjrqPm via...
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Seven days in medicine: 3-9 August 2016
PovertyHealthcare is biggest cost of UK povertyThe effects of poverty cost the United Kingdom £78bn (€91.3bn; $101.7bn) a year in public services, a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation found.1… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aZ1YuQ...
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Suspected sepsis: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to know“Think sepsis” in any person with suspected infectionSepsis may present with non-specific symptoms and signs and without feverHave a high index of suspicion of sepsis in those… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aZ1rZO...
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99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-Bombesin SPECT Can Reduce Unnecessary Biopsy of Masses
 That Are BI-RADS Category 4 on Ultrasonography: Masses that, on ultrasonography, are category 4 according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) represent possible malignancy, and a biopsy is recommended. This study explored the value of 99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-bombesin (99mTc-RGD-bombesin)...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
GP recruits offered {pound}20 000 to train in Scotland
Incentive payments of £20 000 are being offered to junior doctors who choose to train as general practitioners in areas of Scotland where posts have been hard to fill.The payments are part of the… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2bjr8Iu via...
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The pips are squeaking
Last week Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, announced a historic cut in the bank interest rate to 0.25% as part of a package of measures to help boost the United Kingdom’s economy in the… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2bjrsXN...
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Risk of Breast Cancer in Patients with Thyroid Cancer Receiving or Not Receiving 131I Treatment
J Nucl Med. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.115.164830: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.Lin CY1, Lin CL2, Huang WS3, Kao CH4.Author information1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan Research Assistant Center, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.2Management...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases
Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases: This study aimed to assess a hypothetical minimum administered activity of 124I required to achieve comparability between pretherapeutic radioiodine uptake (RAIU) measurements...


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Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors
Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors: We conducted the first-in-human study of 18F-fluoroethyl triazole [Tyr3] octreotate (18F-FET-βAG-TOCA) in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) to evaluate biodistribution, dosimetry, and safety....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction
Variations in lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction: Applications in lung cancer: Astract Introduction The group of inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes (ITB) is a lymphatic junction through which the lymph from both lungs is carried. Lymphatic activity...
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89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease
89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) are at risk to develop multiple tumors. The growth of lesions is unpredictable, and regular surveillance is critical for early treatment to control local damage....
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Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging: Our goal is to develop minimally invasive biomarkers for predicting radiation-induced lung injury before symptoms develop. Currently, there are no biomarkers that can predict radiation pneumonitis. Radiation damage to the whole...
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99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Clinical Evaluation of 99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer Patients: The metastatic status of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) might be the most important prognostic factor in breast cancer. In this paper, we report to our knowledge the first study of 99mTc-rituximab as a radiotracer...
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Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: The impact of appropriate use criteria (AUC) for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with SPECT on the estimated lifetime attributable risk (LAR) of cancer is unknown. Methods:...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Cricothyroid membrane and its relation with invasive airway access
Topographical anatomy of  Abstract Cricothyroidotomy is a surgical procedure involving penetration through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to maintain airway patency during life-threatening emergency conditions. Complications such as bleeding and laryngeal stenosis can result from it. Our aim in...
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99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-Bombesin SPECT Can Reduce Unnecessary Biopsy of Masses
That Are BI-RADS Category 4 on Ultrasonography: Masses that, on ultrasonography, are category 4 according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) represent possible malignancy, and a biopsy is recommended. This study explored the value of 99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-bombesin (99mTc-RGD-bombesin)...
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Risk of Breast Cancer in Patients with Thyroid Cancer Receiving or Not Receiving 131I Treatment
J Nucl Med. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.115.164830 : A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study. Lin CY1, Lin CL2, Huang WS3, Kao CH4. Author information 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan Research Assistant Center, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan....
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Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases
Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases: This study aimed to assess a hypothetical minimum administered activity of 124I required to achieve comparability between pretherapeutic radioiodine uptake (RAIU) measurements...
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Image guided navigational tracking systems for endoscopic sinus surgery and skull base surgery
The use of : A review via Ear Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Author(s): Zabrina M. Samarakkody, Baharudin Abdullah The use of tracking technology and navigation system has revolutionised the field of endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. The role of the navigation...
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Lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction
Variations in lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction: Applications in lung cancer: Astract Introduction The group of inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes (ITB) is a lymphatic junction through which the lymph from both lungs is carried. Lymphatic activity...
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Cricothyroid membrane and its relation with invasive airway access
Topographical anatomy of Abstract Cricothyroidotomy is a surgical procedure involving penetration through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to maintain airway patency during life-threatening emergency conditions. Complications such as bleeding and laryngeal stenosis can result from it. Our aim in...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Image guided navigational tracking systems for endoscopic sinus surgery and skull base surgery
The use of : A review via Ear Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied SciencesAuthor(s): Zabrina M. Samarakkody, Baharudin AbdullahThe use of tracking technology and navigation system has revolutionised the field of endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. The role...
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Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity
The Effects of Valsartan on Renal Klotho Expression and Oxidative stress in Alleviation of Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity.: Background: Nephrotoxicity side effect of the immunosuppressive drug, Cyclosporine-A (CsA), can be a major issue in transplantation medicine. CsA-induced nephrotoxicity is multifactorial...
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Allogeneic bilayered bioengineered skin prepared by a self-assembly method
SURVIVAL OF ALLOGENEIC SELF-ASSEMBLED CULTURED SKIN.: Background: Deficiency of autologous skin for reconstruction of severe wounds is a major problem in plastic surgery. Autologous substitutes can provide additional coverage, but due to the duration of production, treatment is significantly delayed....
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Measles
To the Editor: Measles: More than the rash: Original enclosures: 08_16Letter2Ed_02.pdf http://ift.tt/2aDUjGe
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Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin change (POEMS) syndrome
Bone lesions in Chinese POEMS syndrome patients: imaging characteristics and clinical implications: Objective. Bone lesion is crucial for diagnosing and management of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin change (POEMS) syndrome, a rare plasma cell disorder. This...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity
The Effects of Valsartan on Renal Klotho Expression and Oxidative stress in Alleviation of Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity.: Background: Nephrotoxicity side effect of the immunosuppressive drug, Cyclosporine-A (CsA), can be a major issue in transplantation medicine. CsA-induced nephrotoxicity is multifactorial...
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Encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis in adult moyamoya disease associated with Type 2 diabetes
Surgical outcomes following encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis in adult moyamoya disease associated with Type 2 diabetes: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 308-314, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Debate exists regarding the merits and shortcomings of an indirect bypass procedure for treating adult...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Allogeneic bilayered bioengineered skin prepared by a self-assembly method
SURVIVAL OF ALLOGENEIC SELF-ASSEMBLED CULTURED SKIN.: Background: Deficiency of autologous skin for reconstruction of severe wounds is a major problem in plastic surgery. Autologous substitutes can provide additional coverage, but due to the duration of production, treatment is significantly delayed....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Measles
To the Editor: Measles: More than the rash: Original enclosures: 08_16Letter2Ed_02.pdf http://ift.tt/2aDUjGe
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin change (POEMS) syndrome
Bone lesions in Chinese POEMS syndrome patients: imaging characteristics and clinical implications: Objective. Bone lesion is crucial for diagnosing and management of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin change (POEMS) syndrome, a rare plasma cell disorder....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis in adult moyamoya disease associated with Type 2 diabetes
Surgical outcomes following encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis in adult moyamoya disease associated with Type 2 diabetes: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 308-314, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Debate exists regarding the merits and shortcomings of an indirect bypass procedure for treating...
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Outcomes in Patients with Vestibular Schwannoma after Subtotal Resection and Adjuvant Radiosurgery
Background: The debate continues with a limited number of publications describing outcomes in patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS) treated with planned subtotal resection (STR) plus stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Here we present our experience. Methods: This is a retrospective review of 22 patients...
OTOLARYNGOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING : OTOLARYNGOLOGY BY ALEXANDROS SFAKIANAKIS,GREECE CRETE,ANAPAFSEOS 5 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 72100,TEL : 00302841026182,00306932607174
Evaluation of hypercoagulability state in perinatal arterial ischemic stroke with rotation thromboelastometry
Abstract Background Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (PAIS) is an important cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. The etiology of PAIS remains unknown. Several maternal-neonatal disorders, and especially prothrombotic risk factors, have been reported in infants with perinatal stroke (PS). Rotation...
OroFacial Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
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Revisiting the pencil wire twister: An instrument par excellence
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Coexistence of acquired hemophilia A and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita: Two case reports and published work review
Abstract Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is a rare chronic subepidermal bullous autoimmune disease. The occurrence of acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is low and so the coexistence of EBA and AHA is extremely rare. We herein described a case of EBA coexisting with AHA and a case of EBA coexisting...
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Bullous eosinophilic annular erythema
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Case of a neutrophilic dermatosis involving lung abscess after influenza vaccination
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Ungual aspergillosis successfully treated with topical efinaconazole
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Case of immunoglobulin G4-related disease with unusual cutaneous manifestation
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Correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical benefit in advanced melanoma patients treated with nivolumab: A multi-institutional retrospective study
Abstract Vitiligo is occasionally seen in melanoma patients. Although several studies indicate a correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical response in melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy, most studies have included heterogeneous patient and treatment settings. The aim of this study...
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Case of severe acneiform eruptions associated with the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib
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Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis severity in South-East Asian patients: An investigation of potential association using current and chronological assessments
Abstract Although studies regarding prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Asian psoriatic patients are limited and show varying results, a previous report describes a significant increase in prevalence of MS in Thai psoriatic patients, as compared with rates in the general population. However,...
Anatomy Pathology
Skin Punch Biopsy Sectioning: Before or After Tissue Processing?
ABSTRACT Background We intended to study whether there is a meaningful difference in microscopic examination between dividing a biopsy section into two equal parts before tissue processing(first method) or after(second method). Methods 400 cases were included in the study.Punch biopsies(PB)...
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Skin Punch Biopsy Sectioning: Before or After Tissue Processing?
ABSTRACT Background We intended to study whether there is a meaningful difference in microscopic examination between dividing a biopsy section into two equal parts before tissue processing(first method) or after(second method). Methods 400 cases were included in the study.Punch biopsies(PB)...
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Improved methods for evaluating pre-clinical and histological effects of subcutaneous fat reduction using high-intensity focused ultrasound in a porcine model
Background Non-invasive body sculpting procedures are becoming increasingly popular. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure that permanently destroys unwanted abdominal fat. Despite its increasing popularity, evaluation methods for the procedure...
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Coexistence of acquired hemophilia A and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita: Two case reports and published work review
Abstract Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is a rare chronic subepidermal bullous autoimmune disease. The occurrence of acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is low and so the coexistence of EBA and AHA is extremely rare. We herein described a case of EBA coexisting with AHA and a case of EBA coexisting with...
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Efficacy of Bt maize producing the Cry1Ac protein against two important pests of corn in China
Abstract Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenée) and Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) are the most important pests of maize in China. A laboratory study and a 2-year field study on the efficacy of transgenic maize expressing the Cry1Ac protein BT38 against O. furnacalis and H. armigera were performed. We found that...
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Antibiotic resistance, efflux pump genes and virulence determinants in Enterococcus spp. from surface water systems
Abstract The aim of this study was to report on antibiotic susceptibility patterns as well as highlight the presence of efflux pump genes and virulence genetic determinants in Enterococcus spp. isolated from South African surface water systems. One hundred and twenty-four Enterococcus isolates consisting...
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Bullous eosinophilic annular erythema
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Bio- and toxic elements in edible wild mushrooms from two regions of potentially different environmental conditions in eastern Poland
Abstract In the present study, the composition of bio-elements (K, Na, Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn) and toxic elements (Ag, Cd) in seven edible mushrooms from the rural and woodland region of Morąg (north-eastern Poland) and the rural and industrial region of the Tarnobrzeska Upland (south-eastern Poland) were...
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Case of a neutrophilic dermatosis involving lung abscess after influenza vaccination
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Ungual aspergillosis successfully treated with topical efinaconazole
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Case of immunoglobulin G4-related disease with unusual cutaneous manifestation
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Correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical benefit in advanced melanoma patients treated with nivolumab: A multi-institutional retrospective study
Abstract Vitiligo is occasionally seen in melanoma patients. Although several studies indicate a correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical response in melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy, most studies have included heterogeneous patient and treatment settings. The aim of this study...
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Case of severe acneiform eruptions associated with the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib
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Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis severity in South-East Asian patients: An investigation of potential association using current and chronological assessments
Abstract Although studies regarding prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Asian psoriatic patients are limited and show varying results, a previous report describes a significant increase in prevalence of MS in Thai psoriatic patients, as compared with rates in the general population. However, no...
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IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1318: Anti-Atherosclerotic Effects of a Phytoestrogen-Rich Herbal Preparation in Postmenopausal Women
The risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis progression is significantly increased after menopause, probably due to the decrease of estrogen levels. The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for prevention of cardiovascular disease in older postmenopausal failed to meet expectations....
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IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1249: Aquaporin-4 and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Cerebrovascular diseases are conditions caused by problems with brain vasculature, which have a high morbidity and mortality. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is the most abundant water channel in the brain and crucial for the formation and resolution of brain edema. Considering brain edema is an important pathophysiological...
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IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1313: Deep Artificial Neural Networks and Neuromorphic Chips for Big Data Analysis: Pharmaceutical and Bioinformatics Applications
Over the past decade, Deep Artificial Neural Networks (DNNs) have become the state-of-the-art algorithms in Machine Learning (ML), speech recognition, computer vision, natural language processing and many other tasks. This was made possible by the advancement in Big Data, Deep Learning (DL) and drastically...
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Correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical benefit in advanced melanoma patients treated with nivolumab: A multi-institutional retrospective study
Abstract Vitiligo is occasionally seen in melanoma patients. Although several studies indicate a correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical response in melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy, most studies have included heterogeneous patient and treatment settings. The aim of this study...
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IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1288: Role of Toll-Like Receptor Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Graft-versus-Host Diseases
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and infection are major complications after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in HSCT patients. Recent work has demonstrated that the two complications are interdependent. GVHD occurs when...
Melanoma by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical benefit in advanced melanoma patients treated with nivolumab: A multi-institutional retrospective study
Abstract Vitiligo is occasionally seen in melanoma patients. Although several studies indicate a correlation between vitiligo occurrence and clinical response in melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy, most studies have included heterogeneous patient and treatment settings. The aim of this study...
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IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1315: De Novo Transcriptome Analysis of Differential Functional Gene Expression in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) after Challenge with Nocardia seriolae
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) are common hosts of an epizootic bacterial infection by Nocardia seriolae. We conducted transcriptome profiling of M. salmoides to understand the host immune response to N. seriolae infection, using the Illumina sequencing platform. De novo assembly of paired-end...
Melanoma by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Sequencing of New and Old Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma
Opinion statement Identification of BRAF driver mutations and agents that block their activity combined with development of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies have dramatically changed survival and quality of life for patients with metastatic melanoma. Approximately half of patients with metastatic...
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Sequencing of New and Old Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma
Opinion statement Identification of BRAF driver mutations and agents that block their activity combined with development of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies have dramatically changed survival and quality of life for patients with metastatic melanoma. Approximately half of patients with metastatic...
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IJMS, Vol. 17, Pages 1268: Parentage-Based Group Composition and Dispersal Pattern Studies of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise Population in Poyang Lake
Social behaviors are poorly known for the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise (YFP, Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis). Here, group composition and dispersal patterns of the YFP population living in the Poyang Lake were studied by parentage-based pedigree analyses using 21 microsatellite...
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Viruses, Vol. 8, Pages 223: What Do We Know about How Hantaviruses Interact with Their Different Hosts?
Hantaviruses, like other members of the Bunyaviridae family, are emerging viruses that are able to cause hemorrhagic fevers. Occasional transmission to humans is due to inhalation of contaminated aerosolized excreta from infected rodents. Hantaviruses are asymptomatic in their rodent or insectivore natural...
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Scotland prioritises action on child poverty
Scottish ministers are stepping up their efforts to eradicate child poverty after criticising the UK government for failing to prioritise the needs of low income families.Legislation is set to be… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2bjrqPm via...
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Suspected sepsis: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to know“Think sepsis” in any person with suspected infectionSepsis may present with non-specific symptoms and signs and without feverHave a high index of suspicion of sepsis in those… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aZ1rZO...
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Seven days in medicine: 3-9 August 2016
PovertyHealthcare is biggest cost of UK povertyThe effects of poverty cost the United Kingdom £78bn (€91.3bn; $101.7bn) a year in public services, a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation found.1… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aZ1YuQ...
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GP recruits offered {pound}20 000 to train in Scotland
Incentive payments of £20 000 are being offered to junior doctors who choose to train as general practitioners in areas of Scotland where posts have been hard to fill.The payments are part of the… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2bjr8Iu via...
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The pips are squeaking
Last week Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, announced a historic cut in the bank interest rate to 0.25% as part of a package of measures to help boost the United Kingdom’s economy in the… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2bjrsXN...
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Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors
Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors: We conducted the first-in-human study of 18F-fluoroethyl triazole [Tyr3] octreotate (18F-FET-βAG-TOCA) in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) to evaluate biodistribution, dosimetry, and safety....
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89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease
89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) are at risk to develop multiple tumors. The growth of lesions is unpredictable, and regular surveillance is critical for early treatment to control local...
medicinealexandrossfakianakis
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging: Our goal is to develop minimally invasive biomarkers for predicting radiation-induced lung injury before symptoms develop. Currently, there are no biomarkers that can predict radiation pneumonitis. Radiation damage to the whole...
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99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Clinical Evaluation of 99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer Patients: The metastatic status of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) might be the most important prognostic factor in breast cancer. In this paper, we report to our knowledge the first study of 99mTc-rituximab as a radiotracer...
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Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: The impact of appropriate use criteria (AUC) for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with SPECT on the estimated lifetime attributable risk (LAR) of cancer is unknown. Methods:...
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99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-Bombesin SPECT Can Reduce Unnecessary Biopsy of Masses
 That Are BI-RADS Category 4 on Ultrasonography: Masses that, on ultrasonography, are category 4 according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) represent possible malignancy, and a biopsy is recommended. This study explored the value of 99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-bombesin (99mTc-RGD-bombesin)...
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Risk of Breast Cancer in Patients with Thyroid Cancer Receiving or Not Receiving 131I Treatment
J Nucl Med. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.115.164830: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.Lin CY1, Lin CL2, Huang WS3, Kao CH4.Author information1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan Research Assistant Center, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.2Management...
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Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases
Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases: This study aimed to assess a hypothetical minimum administered activity of 124I required to achieve comparability between pretherapeutic radioiodine uptake (RAIU) measurements...
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Lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction
Variations in lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction: Applications in lung cancer: Astract Introduction The group of inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes (ITB) is a lymphatic junction through which the lymph from both lungs is carried. Lymphatic activity...
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Cricothyroid membrane and its relation with invasive airway access
Topographical anatomy of  Abstract Cricothyroidotomy is a surgical procedure involving penetration through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to maintain airway patency during life-threatening emergency conditions. Complications such as bleeding and laryngeal stenosis can result from it. Our aim in...
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Image guided navigational tracking systems for endoscopic sinus surgery and skull base surgery
The use of : A review via Ear Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied SciencesAuthor(s): Zabrina M. Samarakkody, Baharudin AbdullahThe use of tracking technology and navigation system has revolutionised the field of endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. The role...
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Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity
The Effects of Valsartan on Renal Klotho Expression and Oxidative stress in Alleviation of Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity.: Background: Nephrotoxicity side effect of the immunosuppressive drug, Cyclosporine-A (CsA), can be a major issue in transplantation medicine. CsA-induced nephrotoxicity is multifactorial...
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Allogeneic bilayered bioengineered skin prepared by a self-assembly method
SURVIVAL OF ALLOGENEIC SELF-ASSEMBLED CULTURED SKIN.: Background: Deficiency of autologous skin for reconstruction of severe wounds is a major problem in plastic surgery. Autologous substitutes can provide additional coverage, but due to the duration of production, treatment is significantly delayed....
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Measles
To the Editor: Measles: More than the rash: Original enclosures: 08_16Letter2Ed_02.pdf http://ift.tt/2aDUjGe
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Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin change (POEMS) syndrome
Bone lesions in Chinese POEMS syndrome patients: imaging characteristics and clinical implications: Objective. Bone lesion is crucial for diagnosing and management of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin change (POEMS) syndrome, a rare plasma cell disorder....
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Encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis in adult moyamoya disease associated with Type 2 diabetes
Surgical outcomes following encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis in adult moyamoya disease associated with Type 2 diabetes: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 308-314, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Debate exists regarding the merits and shortcomings of an indirect bypass procedure for treating...
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Supratentorial hemispheric ependymomas
: an analysis of 109 adults for survival and prognostic factors: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 410-418, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Survival rates and prognostic factors for supratentorial hemispheric ependymomas have not been determined. The authors therefore designed a retrospective...
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Meningiomas occupying the cavernous sinus
Microsurgical resectability, outcomes, and tumor control in meningiomas occupying the cavernous sinus: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 378-392, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Cavernous sinus meningiomas (CSMs) represent a cohort of challenging skull base tumors. Proper management requires...
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Resting-state functional MRI in an intraoperative MRI setting
 proof of feasibility and correlation to clinical outcome of patients: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 401-409, August 2016. OBJECTIVE The authors’ aim in this paper is to prove the feasibility of resting-state (RS) functional MRI (fMRI) in an intraoperative setting (iRS-fMRI) and...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Cephalosporin-Resistant Proteus mirabilis
Characterization of CTX-M-140, a Variant of CTX-M-14 Extended-Spectrum {beta}-Lactamase (ESBL) with Decreased Cephalosporin Hydrolytic Activity, from Cephalosporin-Resistant Proteus mirabilis [PublishAheadOfPrint]: CTX-M-140, a novel CTX-M-type extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) was identified in cephalosporin-resistant...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Peak Plasma Concentration of Azithromycin and Treatment Responses
 in Mycobacterium avium Complex Lung Disease [PublishAheadOfPrint]: Macrolides, such as azithromycin (AZM) and clarithromycin, are the cornerstones of treatment for Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD). Current guidelines recommend daily therapy with AZM for cavitary MAC-LD and intermittent...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Repurposing Drugs for Cancer Prevention
Repurposing Drugs for Cancer Prevention: Development of agents for cancer prevention has been particularly challenging for two main reasons. One is the inherent difficulty in identifying targets for the heterogeneous group of processes that lead to invasive cancer arising at different target organ sites,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Acute electroencephalography in childhood encephalitis
Etiological associations and outcome predictors of acute electroencephalography in childhood encephalitis: Abnormalities on electroencephalography (EEG) comprise one of the diagnostic criteria for encephalitis (Granerod et al., 2010). However, EEG features that suggest encephalitis, such as slowing of...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Robotergestützte Chirurgie im Kopf-Hals-Bereich
Robotergestützte Chirurgie im Kopf-Hals-Bereich: ZusammenfassungDer roboterassistierten Chirurgie (RAC) wird im Kopf-Hals-Bereich ein großes Potenzial zugeschrieben, wobei sich bereits einige zugelassene Assistenzsysteme (i. d. R. im „Master-Slave-Prinzip“) vor allem in der operativen Onkologie in der...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Präoperative audiologische Evaluation und postoperative Verlaufsdiagnostik bei Cochleaimplantatversorgung
Präoperative audiologische Evaluation und postoperative Verlaufsdiagnostik bei Cochleaimplantatversorgung: ZusammenfassungDas Hauptziel der Diagnostik vor Cochleaimplantat(CI)-Versorgung ist es, die vorliegende Hörstörung umfassend und multidisziplinär zu erfassen, um anschließend so früh wie möglich...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Skull Base Osteomyelitis with Multiple Cerebral Infarction
A Case of  Skull base osteomyelitis is classically documented as an extension of malignant otitis externa. Initial presentation commonly includes aural symptoms and cranial nerve dysfunctions. Here we present a case that emerged with multiple infarctions in the right cerebrum. A male in his 70s with...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Massive Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak of the Temporal Bone
Massive Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak of the Temporal Bone: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage of the temporal bone region is defined as abnormal communications between the subarachnoidal space and the air-containing spaces of the temporal bone. CSF leak remains one of the most frequent complications after...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Studying genetic resilience to improve human health
Studying genetic resilience to improve human health: AbstractIn 2015, for the first time in three decades, novel lipid-lowering drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia were approved by the FDA in the US and EMA in Europe (US Food and Drug Administration 2015a, US Food and Drug Administration...
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Tooth agenesis in osteogenesis imperfecta related to mutations in the collagen type I genes
Tooth agenesis in osteogenesis imperfecta related to mutations in the collagen type I genes: AbstractBackgroundOsteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous group of disorders of connective tissue, mainly caused by mutations in the collagen type I genes (COL1A1 and COL1A2). Tooth agenesis is a common...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Tracheocutaneous fistula closure in children
Tracheocutaneous fistula closure in childrenvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Jeffrey Cheng, Dhave SetabutrObjectiveSystematic review of surgical techniques for tracheocutaneous...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Electrically evoked compound action potential amplitude-growth functions in multichannel cochlear implants
Across-site patterns of electrically evoked compound action potential amplitude-growth functions in multichannel cochlear implant recipients and the effects of the interphase gapvia EarSource:Hearing ResearchAuthor(s): Kara C. Schvartz-Leyzac, Bryan E. PfingstElectrically evoked compound action potential...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Meniere's Disease: Molecular Analysis of Aquaporins 2, 3 and Potassium Channel KCNE1 Genes
 in Brazilian Patients.by Lopes, Karen de Carvalho; Sartorato, Edi Lúcia; da Silva-Costa, Sueli M.; de Macedo Adamov, Nadya Soares; Ganança, Fernando Freitasvia EarObjectives: Meniere’s disease (MD) is a complex disease of unknown etiology characterized by a symptomatic tetrad of vertigo, hearing loss,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Cutaneous and Labyrinthine Tolerance of Bioactive Glass S53P4 in Mastoid and Epitympanic Obliteration Surgery: Prospective Clinical Study.
Biomed Res Int.Authors: Bernardeschi D, Nguyen Y, Russo FY, Mosnier I, Ferrary E, Sterkers OAbstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cutaneous and the inner ear tolerance of bioactive glass S53P4 when used in the mastoid and epitympanic obliteration for chronic otitis surgery. MATERIAL AND...

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Children and adolescents with tinnitus and hyperacusis
Demographic data, referral patterns and interventions used for children and adolescents with tinnitus and hyperacusis in Denmarkvia EarPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Susanne Nemholt Rosing, Anestis Kapandais, Jesper Hvass...
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The acoustic (stapedius) reflex test in children and adolescents with peripheral facial nerve palsy
Evaluation of via EarPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Wacław Kopala, Andrzej KukwaIntroductionThe stapedius nerve is one of the branches of the facial nerve in the temporal bone. It supplies the stapedius muscle, which is...
OtoRhinoLaryngology
Prevalence of otologic signs and symptoms in adult patients with temporomandibular disorders
a systematic review and meta-analysis: AbstractObjectiveThis study aims to estimate the prevalence of otologic signs and symptoms in adult patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).Material and methodsSearch strategies were developed for each of the following databases: PubMed, LILACS, Scopus,...
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Surgically resected skull base meningiomas
 demonstrate a divergent postoperative recurrence pattern compared with non–skull base meningiomas: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 431-440, August 2016. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify the natural history and clinical predictors of postoperative recurrence...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors
Clinical Translation of a Click-Labeled 18F-Octreotate Radioligand for Imaging Neuroendocrine Tumors: We conducted the first-in-human study of 18F-fluoroethyl triazole [Tyr3] octreotate (18F-FET-βAG-TOCA) in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) to evaluate biodistribution, dosimetry, and safety....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease
89Zr-Bevacizumab PET Visualizes Disease Manifestations in Patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) are at risk to develop multiple tumors. The growth of lesions is unpredictable, and regular surveillance is critical for early treatment to control local damage....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging
Biomarkers for Radiation Pneumonitis Using Noninvasive Molecular Imaging: Our goal is to develop minimally invasive biomarkers for predicting radiation-induced lung injury before symptoms develop. Currently, there are no biomarkers that can predict radiation pneumonitis. Radiation damage to the whole...
Melanoma by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Sequencing of New and Old Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma
Opinion statementIdentification of BRAF driver mutations and agents that block their activity combined with development of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies have dramatically changed survival and quality of life for patients with metastatic melanoma. Approximately half of patients with metastatic...
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99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Clinical Evaluation of 99mTc-Rituximab for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer Patients: The metastatic status of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) might be the most important prognostic factor in breast cancer. In this paper, we report to our knowledge the first study of 99mTc-rituximab as a radiotracer...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Impact of Appropriate Use on the Estimated Radiation Risk to Men and Women Undergoing Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: The impact of appropriate use criteria (AUC) for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with SPECT on the estimated lifetime attributable risk (LAR) of cancer is unknown. Methods:...
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99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-Bombesin SPECT Can Reduce Unnecessary Biopsy of Masses
 That Are BI-RADS Category 4 on Ultrasonography: Masses that, on ultrasonography, are category 4 according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) represent possible malignancy, and a biopsy is recommended. This study explored the value of 99mTc-Glu-c(RGDyK)-bombesin (99mTc-RGD-bombesin)...
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The role of microRNAs in resistance to targeted treatments of non-small cell lung cancer
Abstract Purpose Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), accounting for the most of lung cancers, is usually diagnosed in advanced stage. Targeted treatments boost advanced NSCLC patients with certain mutations, but early drug resistance blocks the advantages of target medicine. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are...
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Erratum to: Estimation of the Gini coefficient for the lognormal distribution of income using the Lorenz curve
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Electrocardiograms of Children and Adolescents Practicing Non-competitive Sports: Normal Limits and Abnormal Findings in a Large European Cohort Evaluated by Telecardiology
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to derive normal electrocardiographic values and to report the abnormal findings in a large contemporary European cohort of physically active children and young adolescents. Methods In a 3-month period, data derived from subjects aged between 3 and...
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Identification of a naturally processed HLA-A*02:01-restricted CTL epitope from the human tumor-associated antigen Nectin-4
Abstract Nectin-4 is a tumor antigen present on the surface of breast, ovarian and lung carcinoma cells. It is rarely present in normal adult tissues and is therefore a candidate target for cancer immunotherapy. Here, we identified a Nectin-4 antigenic peptide that is naturally presented to T cells...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Risk of Breast Cancer in Patients with Thyroid Cancer Receiving or Not Receiving 131I Treatment
J Nucl Med. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.115.164830: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.Lin CY1, Lin CL2, Huang WS3, Kao CH4.Author information1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan Research Assistant Center, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.2Management...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
The impact of delayed biliary decompression and anti-microbial therapy in 260 patients with cholangitis-associated septic shock
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A randomised clinical trial comparing 10- or 14-day sequential therapy and 10- or 14-day concomitant therapy for the first line empirical treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection
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Evaluation of the association between preoperative clinical factors and long-term weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
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Multicenter phase II study of combination therapy with cetuximab and S-1 in patients with KRAS exon 2 wild-type unresectable colorectal cancer previously treated with irinotecan, oxaliplatin, and fluoropyrimidines
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Risk factors associated with difficult gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection: Predicting difficult ESD
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Alcohol consumption and multiple dysplastic lesions increase risk of squamous cell carcinoma in the esophagus, head, and neck
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Poor validity of the routine diagnosis of necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants at discharge
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Factors associated with poor adherence to antiviral treatment for hepatitis B
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Clinical and surgical factors associated with organ/space surgical site infection after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer
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Electrocardiograms of Children and Adolescents Practicing Non-competitive Sports: Normal Limits and Abnormal Findings in a Large European Cohort Evaluated by Telecardiology
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to derive normal electrocardiographic values and to report the abnormal findings in a large contemporary European cohort of physically active children and young adolescents. Methods In a 3-month period, data derived from subjects aged between 3 and...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Oral food challenge with a mixture of “at risk” foods in children with FPIES
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Endoscopic control of enterocutaneous fistula by dual intussuscepting stent technique
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Overall survival is increased among stage III pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy compared to surgery first and adjuvant chemotherapy: An intention to treat analysis of the National Cancer Database
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Avoidance of fiber is associated with greater risk of Crohn's disease flare in a 6-month period
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Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases
Assessment of Minimum 124I Activity Required in Uptake Measurements Before Radioiodine Therapy for Benign Thyroid Diseases: This study aimed to assess a hypothetical minimum administered activity of 124I required to achieve comparability between pretherapeutic radioiodine uptake (RAIU) measurements by...
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Hirschsprung disease as a yet undescribed phenotype in a patient with ARID1B mutation
Mutations in the BAF complex (mammalian SWI/SNF complex) are responsible for Coffin-Siris syndrome, which is characterized by developmental delay, distinctive facial features, hirsutism, and hypoplasia/aplasia of the fifth finger/fingernails. Hirschsprung disease is characterized by defective stem...
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A study on occurrence and risk factors of domestic accidents in South India
2016-08-11T05-54-28ZSource: International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Divya B.V., Jayasree T. M., Felix. A. J. W.. Background: The aim of this study was to find out the frequency of domestic accidents and risk factors associated with the occurrence of domestic accidents in a semi-urban...
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Attitudes toward carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis for recessive hereditary deafness among the educated population in urban China
Approximately 80% of hereditary deafness is recessive, in which case most mutation carriers were unaware of their carrier status. Though parental attitudes toward genetic testing and prenatal diagnosis are overall positive in those with deaf children, there is little information about that in the...
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Update on the Toriello–Carey syndrome
Toriello and Carey described a provisionally-unique syndrome comprised of agenesis of the corpus callosum, Pierre Robin anomaly, and a characteristic facial phenotype. Because the condition affected siblings, this entity was postulated to be an autosomal recessive multiple anomaly syndrome. Several...
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Lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction
Variations in lung lymphatic drainage into the inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes junction: Applications in lung cancer: AstractIntroductionThe group of inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes (ITB) is a lymphatic junction through which the lymph from both lungs is carried. Lymphatic activity in this...
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Cricothyroid membrane and its relation with invasive airway access
Topographical anatomy of AbstractCricothyroidotomy is a surgical procedure involving penetration through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to maintain airway patency during life-threatening emergency conditions. Complications such as bleeding and laryngeal stenosis can result from it. Our aim in this...
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Retraction Note to: Assessment of neuromuscular block at the orbicularis oris, corrugator supercilii, and adductor pollicis muscles
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Effect of transcatheter aortic valve implantation on intraoperative left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
Abstract Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for patients with aortic stenosis is a less invasive alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement. Despite this, careful anesthetic management, especially strict control of blood pressure and fluid management, is necessary. During TAVI, normalization...
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Multivariable predictors of substantial blood loss in children undergoing craniosynostosis repair: implications for risk stratification
Summary Background Operative treatment of craniosynostosis is associated with substantial blood loss, often requiring transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBC) and coagulation products. Aims The aim of this prospective study was to analyze thromboelastographic (TEG) parameters and...
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A review of anesthetic techniques and outcomes following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure)
Summary Background Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, occurring in 1 : 1000 children with a male to female ratio of 4 : 1. Several procedures have been described to manage this deformity, including cartilage resection with sternal osteotomy (the Ravitch procedure)...
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Periodic Epidemic Spreading over Complex Systems: Modeling and Analysis
It is well observed that some infectious diseases show a feature of periodicity; that is, the disease may prevail during a certain season and vanish afterwards. In the effort of understanding this specific phenomenon, in this paper, we propose a spreading model with a time-variant infectivity function...
Allergy and Immunology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Identification of a naturally processed HLA-A*02:01-restricted CTL epitope from the human tumor-associated antigen Nectin-4
Abstract Nectin-4 is a tumor antigen present on the surface of breast, ovarian and lung carcinoma cells. It is rarely present in normal adult tissues and is therefore a candidate target for cancer immunotherapy. Here, we identified a Nectin-4 antigenic peptide that is naturally presented...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Necessity of Microdissecting Different Tumor Components in Pulmonary Tumor Pyrosequencing
Microdissection is a useful method in tissue sampling prior to molecular testing. Tumor heterogeneity imposes new challenges for tissue sampling. Different microdissecting methods have been employed in face of such challenge. We improved our microdissection method by separately microdissecting the morphologically...
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Phase Transformation of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles from Hematite to Maghemite in Presence of Polyethylene Glycol: Application as Corrosion Resistant Nanoparticle Paints
This work proposes a simple method for the efficient and rapid synthesis of hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanostructures based on simple heating method under ambient conditions. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is employed as a structure directing agent in driving the morphology and phase transformation. Typically, Fe2O3...
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Image guided navigational tracking systems for endoscopic sinus surgery and skull base surgery
The use of : A reviewvia EarSource:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied SciencesAuthor(s): Zabrina M. Samarakkody, Baharudin AbdullahThe use of tracking technology and navigation system has revolutionised the field of endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. The role of the navigation system...
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Synchronization of the Fractional-Order Brushless DC Motors Chaotic System
Based on the extension of Lyapunov direct method for nonlinear fractional-order systems, chaos synchronization for the fractional-order Brushless DC motors (BLDCM) is discussed. A chaos synchronization scheme is suggested. By means of Lyapunov candidate function, the theoretical proof of chaos synchronization...
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Problems on Solving Matrix Aggregation in Group Decision-Making by Glowworm Swarm Optimization
Judgment matrix aggregation, as an important part of group decision-making, has been widely and deeply studied due to the universality and importance of group decision-making in the management field. For the variety of judgment matrix in group decision-making, the matrix aggregation result can be obtained...
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Infection Related Inferior Alveolar Nerve Paresthesia in the Lower Premolar Teeth
Introduction. The aim of this paper was to describe two cases of IAN infection-induced paresthesia and to discuss the most appropriate treatment solutions. Methods. For two patients, periapical lesions that induced IAN paresthesia were revealed. In the first case, the tooth was previously endodontically...

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Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Pregnant Woman with Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Vitamin K Deficiency as a Possible Cause
Hyperemesis gravidarum can cause various vitamin deficiencies. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to coagulopathy or hemorrhagic diathesis. A nulliparous Japanese woman with hyperemesis gravidarum at 105/7 weeks was admitted with giant myoma, intestinal obstruction, and abdominal pain. Treatment for a degenerative...
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A novel nonsense mutation in the NOG gene causes familial NOG-related symphalangism spectrum disorder.
A novel nonsense mutation in the NOG gene causes familial NOG-related symphalangism spectrum disorder. Hum Genome Var. 2016;3:16023 Authors: Takano K, Ogasawara N, Matsunaga T, Mutai H, Sakurai A, Ishikawa A, Himi T Abstract The human noggin (NOG) gene is responsible for a broad spectrum of clinical...
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Interfacial Effects on the Spherulitic Morphology of Isotactic Polystyrene Thin Films on Liquid Substrates
The influence of interfaces on the morphology of flat spherulites of isotactic polystyrene (iPS) grown in thin films on liquid substrates was investigated. Amorphous iPS thin films spin-cast from a solution were annealed for cold crystallization on glycerol and silicone oil (nonsolvents for iPS). The...
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Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity
The Effects of Valsartan on Renal Klotho Expression and Oxidative stress in Alleviation of Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity.: Background: Nephrotoxicity side effect of the immunosuppressive drug, Cyclosporine-A (CsA), can be a major issue in transplantation medicine. CsA-induced nephrotoxicity is multifactorial...
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Diversity of Molecular Mechanisms Conferring Carbapenem Resistance to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates from Saudi Arabia
Background. This study described various molecular and epidemiological characters determining antibiotic resistance patterns in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. Methods. A total of 34 carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa clinical isolates were isolated from samples collected at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh,...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Revealing a Lymphoma: A Two-Case Report
Introduction. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is one of the most common inflammatory rheumatism types in elderly population. The link between cancer and PMR is a matter of debate. Methods. We report two cases of PMR leading to the diagnosis of lymphoma and the growing interest of PET-TDM in this indication....
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Supratentorial hemispheric ependymomas
: an analysis of 109 adults for survival and prognostic factors: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 410-418, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Survival rates and prognostic factors for supratentorial hemispheric ependymomas have not been determined. The authors therefore designed a retrospective...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Allogeneic bilayered bioengineered skin prepared by a self-assembly method
SURVIVAL OF ALLOGENEIC SELF-ASSEMBLED CULTURED SKIN.: Background: Deficiency of autologous skin for reconstruction of severe wounds is a major problem in plastic surgery. Autologous substitutes can provide additional coverage, but due to the duration of production, treatment is significantly delayed....
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A Case of Cryptorchidism with Ipsilateral Congenital Unilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens and Contralateral Renal Agenesis
Introduction and Aims. Congenital absence of the vas deferens is an uncommon anomaly and this clinical condition is responsible for up to 1-2% of male infertility. It can be either unilateral or bilateral and the associated anomalies include cryptorchidism, seminal vesicles and ejaculatory ducts anomalies,...
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Meningiomas occupying the cavernous sinus
Microsurgical resectability, outcomes, and tumor control in meningiomas occupying the cavernous sinus: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 378-392, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Cavernous sinus meningiomas (CSMs) represent a cohort of challenging skull base tumors. Proper management requires...
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Resting-state functional MRI in an intraoperative MRI setting
 proof of feasibility and correlation to clinical outcome of patients: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 401-409, August 2016. OBJECTIVE The authors’ aim in this paper is to prove the feasibility of resting-state (RS) functional MRI (fMRI) in an intraoperative setting (iRS-fMRI) and...
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Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Milk and Milk Products in Kaduna, Nigeria
In this study, Listeria (L.) monocytogenes isolated from milk and milk products in Kaduna, Nigeria, were subjected to a multiplex PCR assay to identify virulence-associated genes (such as prf A, inl A, hly A, act A, and iap). Of the 36 isolates, 9 (25%) were positive for one or two virulence-associated...
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Surgically resected skull base meningiomas
 demonstrate a divergent postoperative recurrence pattern compared with non–skull base meningiomas: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 431-440, August 2016. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify the natural history and clinical predictors of postoperative recurrence...
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The Evaluation of Financing Efficiency of China’s Stock Market
Financing is the main way for listed companies to obtain funds in China, and it is the “reservoir” which can guarantee enterprises to operate continuously. Financing efficiency can be used to measure the efficiency in using enterprises’ own funds, and it is one of the main indicators which are concerned...
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The fascicular topography of the brachial plexus
A cadaveric microanatomical study of : Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 355-362, August 2016. OBJECT Mapping of the fascicular anatomy of the brachial plexus could provide the nerve surgeon with knowledge of fascicular orientation in spinal nerves of the brachial plexus. This knowledge...
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Best look yet at how our brain’s sewage system flushes out waste
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Tumors of the peripheral nervous system : Benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors (BPNSTs), malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), and peripheral non–neural sheath tumors (PNNSTs)
Tumors of the peripheral nervous system: analysis of prognostic factors in a series with long-term follow-up and review of the literature: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 363-371, August 2016. OBJECT Only a few published studies of the surgical treatment of benign peripheral nerve...
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Supratentorial hemispheric ependymomas
: an analysis of 109 adults for survival and prognostic factors: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 410-418, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Survival rates and prognostic factors for supratentorial hemispheric ependymomas have not been determined. The authors therefore designed a retrospective...
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Meningiomas occupying the cavernous sinus
Microsurgical resectability, outcomes, and tumor control in meningiomas occupying the cavernous sinus: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 378-392, August 2016. OBJECTIVE Cavernous sinus meningiomas (CSMs) represent a cohort of challenging skull base tumors. Proper management requires...
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Resting-state functional MRI in an intraoperative MRI setting
proof of feasibility and correlation to clinical outcome of patients: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 401-409, August 2016. OBJECTIVE The authors’ aim in this paper is to prove the feasibility of resting-state (RS) functional MRI (fMRI) in an intraoperative setting (iRS-fMRI) and...
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Pedicled vascularized tissue flaps for multilayered repair of skull base defects
Surgical anatomy and utility of  Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 419-430, August 2016. OBJECT The objective of this study was to describe the surgical anatomy and technical nuances of various vascularized tissue flaps. METHODS The surgical anatomy of various tissue flaps and their...
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Surgically resected skull base meningiomas
demonstrate a divergent postoperative recurrence pattern compared with non–skull base meningiomas: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 431-440, August 2016. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify the natural history and clinical predictors of postoperative recurrence of...
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The kindness paradox: Why be generous?
Humans are one of the rare animals to be altruistic. An ancient form of giving holds secrets about why we help one another without any promise of reward from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aJ0owu via IFTTT
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The fascicular topography of the brachial plexus
A cadaveric microanatomical study of : Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 355-362, August 2016. OBJECT Mapping of the fascicular anatomy of the brachial plexus could provide the nerve surgeon with knowledge of fascicular orientation in spinal nerves of the brachial plexus. This knowledge...
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Tumors of the peripheral nervous system : Benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors (BPNSTs), malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), and peripheral non–neural sheath tumors (PNNSTs)
Tumors of the peripheral nervous system: analysis of prognostic factors in a series with long-term follow-up and review of the literature: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 363-371, August 2016. OBJECT Only a few published studies of the surgical treatment of benign peripheral nerve...
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Insufficient platelet inhibition and thromboembolic complications
 in patients with intracranial aneurysms after stent placement: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 247-253, August 2016. OBJECT Insufficient platelet inhibition has been associated with an increased incidence of thromboembolic complications in cardiology patients undergoing percutaneous...
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Pedicled vascularized tissue flaps for multilayered repair of skull base defects
Surgical anatomy and utility of Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 419-430, August 2016. OBJECT The objective of this study was to describe the surgical anatomy and technical nuances of various vascularized tissue flaps. METHODS The surgical anatomy of various tissue flaps and their...
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Insufficient platelet inhibition and thromboembolic complications
in patients with intracranial aneurysms after stent placement: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 247-253, August 2016. OBJECT Insufficient platelet inhibition has been associated with an increased incidence of thromboembolic complications in cardiology patients undergoing percutaneous...
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Pituitary macroadenomas with oculomotor cistern extension and tracking
: implications for surgical management: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 315-322, August 2016. OBJECT Oculomotor cistern extension of pituitary adenomas is an overlooked feature within the literature. In this study, 7 cases of pituitary macroadenoma with oculomotor cistern extension...
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Tube thoracostomy (TT)
Tube thoracostomy: Increased angle of insertion is associated with complications: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Tube thoracostomy (TT), considered a routine procedure, has significant complications. Current recommendations for placement rely on surface anatomy. There is no information to guide operators...
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Erratum to: Estimation of the Gini coefficient for the lognormal distribution of income using the Lorenz curve
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Pituitary macroadenomas with oculomotor cistern extension and tracking
: implications for surgical management: Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 125, Issue 2, Page 315-322, August 2016. OBJECT Oculomotor cistern extension of pituitary adenomas is an overlooked feature within the literature. In this study, 7 cases of pituitary macroadenoma with oculomotor cistern extension...
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory and relapsing skin disease, characterized by repeated outbreaks of painful inflamed nodules in the apocrine gland-bearing regions (armpits, genital area, groin, breasts and perianal region).
A pilot study of unemployment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients in Denmark: Abstract Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory and relapsing skin disease, characterized by repeated outbreaks of painful inflamed nodules in the apocrine gland-bearing regions (armpits, genital area,...
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Impact of systemic alitretinoin treatment on skin barrier gene and protein expression in patients with chronic hand eczema
Impact of systemic alitretinoin treatment on skin barrier gene and protein expression in patients with chronic hand eczema: Abstract Background Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is a common inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 10% of the population. Systemic alitretinoin has been shown to...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Measles
To the Editor: Measles: More than the rash:Original enclosures: 08_16Letter2Ed_02.pdf
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Ciprofloxacin In Escherichia coli
The Mutational Consequences of Ciprofloxacin In Escherichia coli [PublishAheadOfPrint]: We examined the mutagenic specificity of the widely used antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CPR), which displays weak to moderate mutagenic activity in several bacteria, and generates short in-frame deletions in rpoB in Staphylococcus...
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The efficacy of {beta}-lactam plus macrolide combination therapy in lethal pneumococcal pneumonia
in a mouse model [PublishAheadOfPrint]: Community-acquired pneumonia is a common disease with considerable morbidity and mortality, for which Streptococcus pneumoniae is accepted as a leading cause. Although β-lactam plus macrolide combination therapy for this disease is recommended in several guidelines,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Tube thoracostomy (TT)
Tube thoracostomy: Increased angle of insertion is associated with complications: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Tube thoracostomy (TT), considered a routine procedure, has significant complications. Current recommendations for placement rely on surface anatomy. There is no information to...
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The susceptibility of Candida albicans to fluconazole
The RTA3 gene, encoding a putative lipid translocase, influences the susceptibility of Candida albicans to fluconazole [PublishAheadOfPrint]: The RTA3 gene, coding for a member of the Rta1p-like lipid-translocating exporter family, is coordinately upregulated with the ATP-binding cassette transporter...
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Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
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High prevalence of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae infection
in China: geographic distribution, clinical characteristics and antimicrobial resistance [PublishAheadOfPrint]: Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKP) is traditionally defined by hypermucoviscosity, but data based on genetic background are limited. Antimicrobial-resistant hvKP has been increasingly...
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Erythromycin-resistant methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Novel structure of Enterococcus faecium-originated ermB positive Tn1546-like in Staphylococcus aureus [PublishAheadOfPrint]: We determined the resistance determinants in 274 erythromycin-resistant methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) during a 13-year period, 2000 to 2012. The resistance...
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MSSA harbored Enterococcus faecium-originated ermB positive Tn1546-like element located on a plasmid.
Novel structure of Enterococcus faecium-originated ermB positive Tn1546-like in Staphylococcus aureus [PublishAheadOfPrint]: We determined the resistance determinants in 274 erythromycin-resistant methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) during a 13-year period, 2000 to 2012. The resistance...
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Cephalosporin-Resistant Proteus mirabilis
Characterization of CTX-M-140, a Variant of CTX-M-14 Extended-Spectrum {beta}-Lactamase (ESBL) with Decreased Cephalosporin Hydrolytic Activity, from Cephalosporin-Resistant Proteus mirabilis [PublishAheadOfPrint]: CTX-M-140, a novel CTX-M-type extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) was identified in...
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Peak Plasma Concentration of Azithromycin and Treatment Responses
in Mycobacterium avium Complex Lung Disease [PublishAheadOfPrint]: Macrolides, such as azithromycin (AZM) and clarithromycin, are the cornerstones of treatment for Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD). Current guidelines recommend daily therapy with AZM for cavitary MAC-LD and intermittent...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory and relapsing skin disease, characterized by repeated outbreaks of painful inflamed nodules in the apocrine gland-bearing regions (armpits, genital area, groin, breasts and perianal region).
A pilot study of unemployment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients in Denmark: Abstract Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory and relapsing skin disease, characterized by repeated outbreaks of painful inflamed nodules in the apocrine gland-bearing regions (armpits, genital area,...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 809: Sleep Disturbance from Road Traffic, Railways, Airplanes and from Total Environmental Noise Levels in Montreal
The objective of our study was to measure the impact of transportation-related noise and total environmental noise on sleep disturbance for the residents of Montreal, Canada. A telephone-based survey on noise-related sleep disturbance among 4336 persons aged 18 years and over was conducted. LNight for...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Impact of systemic alitretinoin treatment on skin barrier gene and protein expression in patients with chronic hand eczema
Impact of systemic alitretinoin treatment on skin barrier gene and protein expression in patients with chronic hand eczema: Abstract Background Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is a common inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 10% of the population. Systemic alitretinoin has been shown...
Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 816: The Attitudes of Chinese Cancer Patients and Family Caregivers toward Advance Directives
Advance directives (ADs) have been legislated in many countries to protect patient autonomy regarding medical decisions at the end of life. China is facing a serious cancer burden and cancer patients’ quality at the end of life should be a concern. However, limited studies have been conducted locally...
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Ciprofloxacin In Escherichia coli
The Mutational Consequences of Ciprofloxacin In Escherichia coli [PublishAheadOfPrint]: We examined the mutagenic specificity of the widely used antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CPR), which displays weak to moderate mutagenic activity in several bacteria, and generates short in-frame deletions in rpoB in...        

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