Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) : Eosinophil Quantitated Urine Kinetic
Eosinophil Quantitated Urine Kinetic: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic disease that requires long-term medical management and monitoring. The eosinophil count determined during esophageal biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis and monitoring of EoE. Although markers of eosinophil degranulation correlate with symptoms, eosinophil counts do not correlate. Development of a noninvasive, cost-effective biomarker of eosinophil activation for the evaluation of EoE is an unmet medical need.
Presenting symptoms of chronic granulomatous disease
Highlighting the variability in presenting symptoms of chronic granulomatous disease: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare hereditary disorder of the immune system characterized by a deficiency of the oxidative burst function in phagocytes. Individuals with the disease have a mutation in the NADPH oxidase enzyme, which normally produces large amounts of superoxide anions within the phagocytic cell. Without NADPH oxidase, only small amounts of these anions are produced. In CGD, catalase-positive bacteria and fungi neutralize hydrogen peroxide via catalase and survive in the ...περισσότερα »
Rituximab in a patient with splenic marginal zone lymphoma and acquired angioedema
Rituximab in a patient with splenic marginal zone lymphoma and acquired angioedema: Acquired angioedema (AAE) is a rare disorder with more than 100 cases reported in the literature.1 As initially described by Caldwell et al2 in 1972, two main features characterize AAE: acquired C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency and hyperactivation of the classic complement pathway. Because C1-INH is responsible for the breakdown of bradykinin, acquired C1-INH deficiency leads to increases in bradykinin, which increase vascular permeability and manifest clinically as recurrent angioedema.3–5
Rivaroxaban-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis
Rivaroxaban-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), also called cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis, is a disorder characterized by neutrophilic inflammation predominantly limited to the superficial cutaneous postcapillary venules.1 It usually presents as a palpable nonblanching purpuric rash that may be associated with pruritus, pain, and burning, without any apparent systemic or extracutaneous involvement.2,3 The cutaneous manifestations appear at the lower legs and buttocks but sometimes may present at the trunks and upper extremity.
A new patient-operated sampling device for measurement of aeroallergens
A new patient-operated sampling device for measurement of aeroallergens: A recent publication and editorial letter1,2 in this journal have drawn attention to the fact that dust collection is widely used for collection of material for testing asthmatic patient exposure to allergens for purely practical reasons, despite extensive recommendations that the airborne compartment of allergens is relevant to actual patient exposure. Barnes et al1 used capture of allergens by the air filter in homes run for a period of months to assess allergens in the air. They reported the widespread prese... περισσότερα »
Adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma with orbital involvement
Adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma with orbital involvement: A 30-year-old man from Mauritius presented with a 4-year history of intermittent bilateral upper eyelid swellings and double vision for the past 4 years. He also had nasal congestion and asthma that presented in adulthood, which responded to oral steroids. He had no other ocular or systemic symptoms. His visual acuity was normal in both the eyes. Examination revealed 6-mm proptosis and 4-mm hypoglobus in the right eye. Orbital palpation revealed a rubbery, immobile mass in both the superior orbits, causing l... περισσότερα »
Long-term prophylactic C1 inhibitor concentrate treatment of patients with hereditary angioedema
Real-life experience with long-term prophylactic C1 inhibitor concentrate treatment of patients with hereditary angioedema: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease with recurrent angioedema that usually becomes symptomatic early in life. When the upper airways are involved, asphyxiation can occur. Complement C1 inhibitor (C1INH) deficiency causes an uncontrolled activation of the contact system with excessive bradykinin formation. Current consensus statements on HAE treatment suggests that long-term prophylactic treatment is warranted if the patient cannot achieve adeq... περισσότερα »
The influence of house dust mite sublingual immunotherapy on the TSLP-OX40L signaling pathway in patients with allergic rhinitis
The influence of house dust mite sublingual immunotherapy on the TSLP-OX40L signaling pathway in patients with allergic rhinitis: Background This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) with house dust mite (HDM) extract and to examine T helper 2 (Th2)-type immune responses mediated by the thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP-OX40L) signaling pathway in patients with moderate to severe allergic rhinitis (AR) after 12-month HDM SLIT. Methods Forty-six cases of HDM-sensitized patients with persistent AR in southern China were enrolled in this ...περισσότερα »
House dust mite–sensitive allergic rhinitis : HLA-DRB1*08:03:02 and HLA-DQB1*06:01:01
HLA-DRB1*08:03:02 and HLA-DQB1*06:01:01 are associated with house dust mite–sensitive allergic rhinitis in Chinese subjects: Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a multifactorial immunologic disease that is influenced by both genetic and environment factors. House dust mites (HDMs) are important inhalant aeroallergens and are an epidemiologic risk factor for AR. Similarly, the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II genes DQB1 and DRB1 have been shown to be associated with AR and play an important role in the regulation of the immune response. The objective of this work was to eluci...περισσότερα »
T regulatory and Th17 cells in chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps
T regulatory and Th17 cells in chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps: Background Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is categorized into 2 types based on the absence (CRSsNP) and presence of nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Although CRSsNP patients lack nasal polyps, the mucosa may show variable degrees of polypoid change. This raises the question of whether or not the classification system is an over simplification and that CRSsNP and CRSwNP only represent 2 phenotypic extremes along a broader spectrum of immunologically different disease processes. To investigate this, adaptive and innate immune cel...περισσότερα »
Expression of ADAM17 and ADAM10 in nasal polyps
Expression of ADAM17 and ADAM10 in nasal polyps: Background The “a disintegrin and metalloproteases” (ADAMs) are a multifunctional gene family that contribute to the homeostasis of the extracellular matrix, transduction of specific intracellular signals, organogenesis, inflammation, tissue remodeling, adhesion, and cell migration. ADAM17 is the best-characterized of the “sheddases,” and its putative substrates are widespread, including various inflammatory modulators. ADAM10 is the most similar to ADAM17 in terms of protein sequence and the structural properties of their catalytic ... περισσότερα »
Zika virus and autoimmunity
: from mycrocephaly to Guillain-Barré syndrome, and beyond via Autoimmunity Reviews Publication date: Available online 25 March 2016 *Source:*Autoimmunity Reviews Author(s): Guglielmo Lucchese, Darja Kanduc Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy ma be linked to fetal neurological complications that include brain damage and microcephaly. How the viral infection relates to fetal brain malformations is unknown. This study analyzes ZIKV polyprotein for peptide sharing with human proteins that when altered, associate with microcephaly and brain calcifications. Results highlight a vast...περισσότερα »
Polyclonal plasma-derived IgG in autoimmune disease
IVIG in autoimmune disease – Potential next generation biologics via Autoimmunity Reviews Publication date: Available online 25 March 2016 *Source:*Autoimmunity Reviews Author(s): Adrian W. Zuercher, Rolf Spirig, Adriana Baz Morelli, Fabian Käsermann Polyclonal plasma-derived IgG is a mainstay therapeutic of immunodeficiency disorders as well as of various inflammatory autoimmune diseases. In immunodeficiency the primary function of IVIG/SCIG is to replace missing antibody specificities, consequently a diverse Fab-based repertoire is critical for efficacy. Attempts to capture the Ig re...περισσότερα »
Biomonitoring of Prenatal Analgesic Intake and Correlation to Infantile Anti Aeroallergens IgE
Biomonitoring of Prenatal Analgesic Intake and Correlation to Infantile Anti Aeroallergens IgE: [image: cover.gif?v=1&s=eca9898eab49b7d92da2055c] Abstract An association between prenatal acetaminophen or ibuprofen intake and an increased risk for asthma and increased IgE level in children is discussed in various epidemiological studies. Although the molecular mechanistic link is still unknown, the question whether or not acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen are safe pain medications during pregnancy arose. In this study, we associate maternal acetaminophen and ibuprofen intake during ... περισσότερα »
Type IV hypersensitivity to periocular topotecan.Periocular injection of topotecan with fibrin sealant has been used to treat retinoblastoma as an alternative to carboplatin
First case of type IV hypersensitivity to periocular topotecan: Topotecan is a topoisomerase 1 inhibitor derived from the Camptotheca acuminata plant and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for ovarian, cervical, and small cell lung cancers.1 More recently, periocular injection of topotecan with fibrin sealant has been used to treat retinoblastoma as an alternative to carboplatin.2 Injection is performed in the subtenon space with a fibrin sealant to extend the duration of intraocular drug penetration in tissue, reducing the number of injections required and lim... περισσότερα »
Component-resolved analysis of IgA, IgE, and IgG4 during egg OIT identifies markers associated with sustained unresponsiveness
Component-resolved analysis of IgA, IgE, and IgG4 during egg OIT identifies markers associated with sustained unresponsiveness: [image: cover.gif?v=1&s=eca9898eab49b7d92da2055c] Abstract Background In a previously reported CoFAR study, 55 subjects with egg allergy underwent randomized, placebo-controlled egg oral immunotherapy (eOIT). Active treatment induced desensitization in most and sustained unresponsiveness (SU) in a smaller subset. We hypothesized that component-resolved analysis of IgE, IgG4, IgA, IgA1, and IgA2 may identify potential biomarkers of SU in OIT subjects. Me... περισσότερα »
Allergic rhinitis and Asthma : Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers
Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers in patients with allergic rhinitis and asthma via Allergy and Clinical Immunology Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Author(s): Ronaldo P. Panganiban, Yanli Wang, Judie Howrylak, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Timothy J. Craig, Avery August, Faoud T. Ishmael BackgroundMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as important regulatory molecules that might be involved in the pathogenesis of various diseases. Circulating miRNAs might be noninvasive biomarkers to diagnose and characterize asthma and allergic ... περισσότερα »
Monophasic Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Nasolabial Folds
Dermatol Surg. 37(5):637-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01852.x. Epub 2011 Jan 27. Comparative histology of intradermal implantation of mono and biphasic hyaluronic acid fillers. Flynn TC1, Sarazin D, Bezzola A, Terrani C, Micheels P. Author information 1Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. flynn@caryskincenter.com Abstract BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA) gels have been used as filler material in the aesthetic field. Although the native HA molecule is without specificity of species and organs, synthetic cross-linked gels have di... περισσότερα »
Facial fracturee patients with titanium implants.
Does titanium affect an athlete's body? An examination of 100 facial fracturee patients with titanium implants.: There are various commercial products containing titanium that are currently being marketed as sports and health-promotion. The metal is advertised as being performance enhancing for a winning athlete, and one such advert shows a therapeutic equipment to treat stiff shoulders and headache. What is the basis for the claims that titanium benefits the human body? If titanium is beneficial to the human body, patients who have had surgery to repair bone fractures using such im...περισσότερα »
A new photographic tool for assessment of nasal dorsum in crooked noses.
'Text- Neck View': A new photographic tool for assessment of nasal dorsum in crooked noses.: Summary: Photographic documentation with high quality standardized views is very important in rhinoplasty patients. Four standard views have been traditionally described in literature for these patients which provide most of the information required by the rhinoplasty surgeon for planning and assessment. For visualisation of dorsum of nose, all of these views are deemed to be unsatisfactory. Therefore the authors suggest a new view known as 'Text-Neck' view (TNV). This position seems to be id...περισσότερα »
Local Anesthesia Using 2% Lidocaine, 2% Lidocaine with Epinephrine, and 2% Lidocaine with Epinephrine-Bupivicaine Mixture for Eyelid Surgery.
A Prospective, Comparative Study of the Pain of Local Anesthesia Using 2% Lidocaine, 2% Lidocaine with Epinephrine, and 2% Lidocaine with Epinephrine-Bupivicaine Mixture for Eyelid Surgery.: Purpose: A mixture of 2% lidocaine with epinephrine and bupivacaine was developed to achieve the fast-onset anesthetic effect of lidocaine and the long-lasting effect of bupivacaine. The authors compared pain scores between 2% lidocaine, 2% lidocaine with epinephrine, and 2% lidocaine with epinephrine-bupivicaine mixture during local anesthesia for eyelid surgeries. Methods: This was a double-bl...περισσότερα »
The Posterior Approach Tarsal Switch Procedure for Myopathic Ptosis
The Posterior Approach Tarsal Switch Procedure for Myopathic Ptosis: A Modified Technique.: Purpose: The surgical management of myopathic ptosis remains a challenge. The authors report the results of a modified posterior approach tarsal switch technique, which raises both the upper and lower eyelids and reduces the risk of corneal exposure in these patients. Methods: A modified tarsal switch technique is described. A tarsoconjunctival and Muller's muscle graft is harvested via a posterior approach from the upper eyelid, the defect closed, and the graft transferred to the lower eyeli... περισσότερα »
Upper Eyelid Surgery on Chronic Headaches.
The Bleph and the Brain: The Effect of Upper Eyelid Surgery on Chronic Headaches. Abstract Purpose: To determine effect of upper eyelid surgery on headache symptoms. Methods: Consecutive adults undergoing upper eyelid surgery for obscuration of superior visual field, who also reported headache symptoms for greater than 1 year completed a pre- and postoperative Headache Impact Test-6 quality of life questionnaire (study group). A cohort of patients undergoing other oculoplastic procedures with headaches also completed the questionnaire pre- and postoperatively (control group). The...περισσότερα »
Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma Presenting with Unilateral Orbital Involvement.
Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma Presenting with Unilateral Orbital Involvement.: A 40-year-old Caucasian woman presented to her general ophthalmologist for swelling of the left upper eyelid that began approximately 6 months before. CT scan of the orbits with and without contrast demonstrated homogenous enhancement of the left lacrimal gland. Examination was notable for left hypoglobus and proptosis. The patient underwent left lateral orbitotomy with biopsy of the mass and frozen section analysis showed lymphoid infiltrates. Subsequent histopathologic diagnosis was co...περισσότερα »
Combined Ptosis and Dermatochalasis
The Role of Surgeon Technique in Current Practice Patterns for Combined Ptosis and Dermatochalasis.: Purpose: The goal of this study is to identify and describe the role of surgical incision preference, insurance reimbursement, and geographical location on the current ptosis repair practice patterns of American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) members. Methods: A 9-question survey was designed with surveymonkey.com and a participation link was emailed to all active ASOPRS members' email addresses in February 2015. After a reminder email, the survey w...περισσότερα »
Injectable 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel may provide an excellent alternative to solid orbital implants
Evisceration with Injectable Hydrogel Implant in a Rabbit Model.: Purpose: To determine the safety, durability, and bio compatibility of 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (Aquamid, Specialty European Pharma, Ltd., London, UK) as an injectable viscoelastic implant following evisceration in a rabbit model. Methods: The protocol was reviewed and approved by the Wake Forest Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Adult New Zealand rabbits underwent cornea-sparing evisceration of the right eye with injection of 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel implant. The rabbits were sacrificed after 2 we... περισσότερα »
Probing for Adult Patients with Lacrimal Duct Obstruction.
Factors Associated with the Efficacy of Probing for Adult Patients with Lacrimal Duct Obstruction.: Purpose: To investigate the factors associated with the effectiveness of probing for epiphora in adults with lacrimal duct obstruction. Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective study involving 116 eyes of 82 patients (26 males and 56 females) with a primary acquired lacrimal duct obstruction who received a probing from June 2007 to October 2013. The influences of age, gender, the duration of the symptom before probing, the number of probing treatments during the follow-up per... περισσότερα »
Surgical Management of Extracranial Meningiomas
Arising in the Head and Neck via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 24 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Moustafa Mourad, David Chan, Yadranko Ducic ObjectiveTo determine outcomes in the management of extracranial meningiomas of the head and neck.Study DesignRetrospective single surgeon series.SettingTertiary Care Referral Center.Subjects and MethodsIn all, 23 patients met inclusion criteria, consisting of 12 males and 11 females. The average age of patients treated was 60.5 years (range 32-71). Subsite involvement ... περισσότερα »
Surgery repair on maxillofacial growth in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate
Isolated influences of via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 24 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Zhi-Wei Zheng, Yi-Ming Fang, Chong-Xiang Lin PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of maxillofacial morphology in operated and unoperated children with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), aiming for further understanding the relationship between surgery and inhibition of maxillary growth.Material and MethodsLateral cephalometric radiographs were taken for 3 groups at 9 yea... περισσότερα »
Dysphagia Caused by Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Dysphagia Caused by Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: April 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume 74, Issue 4 Author(s): Ryan J. Smart, G.E. Ghali Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, or Forestier disease, is a relatively common disease in the elderly population. Although reported in the orthopedic and rheumatology literature, it has not, to date, been reported in the maxillofacial or dental literature. It is a disease entity that often presents with head and neck symptoms that might go unrecogniz... περισσότερα »
Submental Osteocutaneous Perforator Flap for Maxillary and Mandibular Reconstruction
Following Tumor Resection via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: April 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume 74, Issue 4 Author(s): Jose A. García-de Marcos, Susana Arroyo-Rodríguez, Juan Rey-Biel Many different flaps have been used for reconstruction of the oral mucosa and the maxilla and mandible after tumor resection. These flaps might contain bone and might be free or locoregional. This study presents 2 cases of intraoral reconstruction using a submental osteocutaneous perforator flap to reconstruct the maxilla in one case and the mandible in... περισσότερα »
Maxillary Sinus Septa
Analysis of the Morphology of Maxillary Sinus Septa on Reconstructed Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Images via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: April 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume 74, Issue 4 Author(s): Liang Qian, Xiao-mei Tian, Li Zeng, Yao Gong, Bin Wei PurposePreoperative assessment of maxillary sinus anatomy can prevent complications associated with sinus grafting or implant procedures. The purpose of this study was to measure the frequency, numbers, locations, orientations, and heights of maxillary sinus septa.Materials and Methods...περισσότερα »
Maxillary sinus grafting with fresh frozen allograft versus bovine bone mineral
: A tomographic and histological study via ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 25 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Samuel Porfirio Xavier, Thiago de Santana Santos, Felipe Perraro Sehn, Erick Ricardo Silva, João de Andrade Garcez-Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete Martins-Filho We evaluated histologically and tomographically the effects of fresh frozen bone allograft (FFB) or bovine bone mineral (BBM) in maxillary sinus floor augmentations. In total, 30 maxillary sinuses from 30 patients (m...περισσότερα »
Maxillary sinus grafting with fresh frozen allograft versus bovine bone mineral: A tomographic and histological study
Maxillary sinus grafting with fresh frozen allograft versus bovine bone mineral: A tomographic and histological study: We evaluated histologically and tomographically the effects of fresh frozen bone allograft (FFB) or bovine bone mineral (BBM) in maxillary sinus floor augmentations. In total, 30 maxillary sinuses from 30 patients (mean age = 51.17 ± 10.86 years) underwent sinus augmentation. Patients were divided in two test groups (15 sinuses each). The first group was grafted with allograft bone, and the second group received bovine bone mineral. After 6 months, bone samples from... περισσότερα »
Gorham disease (GD) is a rare osteolytic condition of unknown etiology, which causes spontaneous, progressive bone resorption
Massive Craniofacial Gorham Disease Treated Successfully by Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil with Ten Years of Follow Up: A Case Report and Literature Review via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Ibrahim Saeed Gataa, Noroz Hama R. Nader, Dastan T. Abdallah Gorham disease (GD) is a rare osteolytic condition of unknown etiology, which causes spontaneous, progressive bone resorption. The maxillofacial area is one of the regions most frequently involved in this disease. This syndrome is ...περισσότερα »
Avocado–soybean unsaponifiable extract on arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint
Clinical effects of an avocado–soybean unsaponifiable extract on arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint: preliminary study: The aim of the present preliminary study was to investigate the effectiveness of an avocado–soybean unsaponifiable extract (ASU) in patients with arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out. Fourteen women diagnosed with arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the TMJ using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders were included in ...περισσότερα »
Tooth-bone CAD/CAM surgical guide for genioplasty
Tooth-bone CAD/CAM surgical guide for genioplasty: Guides are often used during reconstructive operations and those that precede the placement of dental implants.1 When an osteotomy or the repositioning of a bony segment is planned, most guides (bone-bone) are positioned by reference to surrounding bony surfaces.2,3 A large surgical field is required to ensure that guidance is accurate. Teeth can also serve as reference points during guided operations (for example, the insertion of implants). Artefacts around metal objects on computed tomography (CT) render CAD-CAM difficult, but au... περισσότερα »
Infantile haemangiomas of the head and neck
Infantile haemangiomas of the head and neck: current concepts in management: Recent developments have improved our understanding of the clinical behaviour of haemangiomas and vascular malformations. In this paper, the second in a series of three educational reviews on vascular anomalies, we review the current trends and evidence-based management of infantile haemangiomas and their associated conditions.
Minimal-access technique for harvest of the radial forearm flap
Minimal-access technique for harvest of the radial forearm flap: The radial forearm flap has been widely used for reconstructions of the head and neck since it was first described by Yang et al. in 1981.1 It has a long vascular pedicle, predictable anatomy, and is easy to harvest. With the advent of perforator flaps (anterolateral thigh and medial sural), the primacy of the radial forearm flap has been challenged.2 It is likely, however, that it will remain necessary on rare occasions, such as when double paddles of thin pliable skin are required,3 or when small vascularised segment... περισσότερα »
Changes in the salivary microbiota of oral leukoplakia and oral cancer
Changes in the salivary microbiota of oral leukoplakia and oral cancer: Oral cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the world, with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounting for 90% of all oral cancers [1]. The oral cavity is the second microbiome habitat in the human body and harbors numerous microbiota; an estimated 500–700 bacteria belonging to different species are present here [2]. To better understand the relationship between the salivary microbiota and oral leukoplakia (OLK) and OSCC, we evaluated changes in the salivary microbiota of patients with OSCC and OLK r...περισσότερα »
Peripheral osteomyelitis of the posterior mandible
Endoscopically-assisted operations in the treatment of odontogenic peripheral osteomyelitis of the posterior mandible via British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Zixian Huang, Zhiquan Huang, Daming Zhang, Huijun Hu, Qixiang Liang, Weiliang Chen The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using an endoscope in the treatment of five patients with odontogenic peripheral osteomyelitis of the posterior mandible diagnosed between March 2012 and Septembe...περισσότερα »
Microvascular medial femoral condylar flaps
in 107 consecutive reconstructions in the head and neck via British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Christian Brandtner, Johannes Hachleitner, Gian Battista Bottini, Heinz Buerger, Alexander Gaggl We have assessed the role of the medial femoral condylar flap in 107 patients who had reconstructions of the head and neck. We retrospectively reviewed their medical records for indications, complications, and outcomes. The flap was primarily used for coverage of al...περισσότερα »
Synchronous bilateral parotid Warthin tumours
Six synchronous bilateral parotid Warthin tumours: an unusual presentation via British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Mostafa Ammar, Peter A. Brennan [image: Axial T1-weighted magnetic resonance image showing multiple bilateral Warthin ...] [image: Coronal T2-weighted magnetic resonance image showing multiple tumours with ...]
Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion with and without midpalatal split
Evaluation of via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): L.F.M. Sant’Ana, C.R.M. Pinzan-Vercelino, J.A. Gurgel, P.S.P. Carvalho The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and the patients’ subjective symptomatology between surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) with midpalatal split and SARME without midpalatal split. The sample consisted of 24 consecutive adult patients requiring treatment with SARME, who were divided into two groups. Group 1 ...περισσότερα »
Non-metastatic primary Ewing sarcoma of the mandible and maxilla in children
Local therapy in via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): S.S. Qureshi, M. Bhagat, S. Laskar, S. Kembhavi, T. Vora, M. Ramadwar, G. Chinnaswamy, M. Prasad, N. Khanna, S. Shah, S. Talole Ewing sarcoma (ES) of the jaw bones comprises a small fraction of ES at all sites. Due to their rarity, a specific policy for local treatment is lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate the local therapy for ES and recommend measures to individualize treatment options. Patients wi... περισσότερα »
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue
in humans: a review via ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Oral Biosciences Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between the cortex and muscles are reflected by cortico-muscular coherence (CMC), which is meas... περισσότερα »
Effect of Wnt3a delivery on early healing events during guided bone regeneration
Effect of Wnt3a delivery on early healing events during guided bone regeneration: Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of recombinant Wnt3a delivery on the bone regeneration potential following application of the guided bone regeneration (GBR) principle. Materials and methods A critical-size calvarial defect was created on each parietal bone of 14 Wistar strain rats. One defect was used as the test side and was treated with a collagen sponge carrying 2.0 μg of recombinant Wnt3a protein, whereas the contralateral side served as sham-operated control. Both defects were covered a... περισσότερα »
Newcastle disease (ND) is a lethal avian infectious disease
Construction of recombinant baculovirus vaccines for Newcastle Disease Virus and an assessment of their immunogenicity.: J Biotechnol. 2016 Mar 22; Authors: Ge J, Liu Y, Jin L, Gao D, Bai C, Ping W Abstract Newcastle disease (ND) is a lethal avian infectious disease caused by Newcastle disease virus (NDV) which poses a substantial threat to China's poultry industry. Conventional live vaccines against NDV are available, but they can revert to virulent strains and do not protect against mutant strains of the virus. Therefore, there is a critical unmet need for a novel vaccine that i... περισσότερα »
Antibiofilm and mechanical properties of new nanocomposites based on acrylic resins and silver vanadate nanoparticles
Evaluation of via Oral Biology Publication date: July 2016 *Source:*Archives of Oral Biology, Volume 67 Author(s): Denise T. de Castro, Mariana L.C. Valente, Cláudia H.L. da Silva, Evandro Watanabe, Renato L. Siqueira, Marco A. Schiavon, Oswaldo Luiz Alves, Andréa C. dos Reis ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was evaluate, for the first time, the impact of incorporation of nanostructured silver vanadate (β-AgVO3) in antibiofilm and mechanical properties of dental acrylic resins (poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA).DesignThe β-AgVO3 was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction...περισσότερα »
Salivary IgA in children with Down syndrome
A comparison of salivary IgA in children with Down syndrome and their family members via Oral Biology Publication date: July 2016 *Source:*Archives of Oral Biology, Volume 67 Author(s): Karthika Balaji, Trudy J. Milne, Bernadette K. Drummond, Mary P. Cullinan, Dawn E. Coates The aim of this study was to compare total IgA in the whole saliva of children with Down syndrome with levels in sibling and parent groups. IgA measurements were presented as the concentration in saliva (μg/ml) and also adjusted for salivary flow rate (SFR; μg/min). Twenty children with Down syndrome, ten siblings...περισσότερα »
Diagnostic yield of 24-hour esophageal manometry in non-cardiac chest pain
Abstract Background In the past, ambulatory 24-h manometry has been shown useful for the evaluation of patients with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). With the diagnostic improvements brought by pH-impedance monitoring and high-resolution manometry (HRM), the contribution of ambulatory 24-h manometry to the diagnosis of esophageal hypertensive disorders has become uncertain. Our aim was to assess the additional diagnostic yield of ambulatory manometry to HRM and ambulatory pH-impedance monitoring in this patient population. Methods All patients underwent 24-h ambulatory pressure-pH-im... περισσότερα »
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
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Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between […]
Complications of Cardiac Catheterization in Structural Heart Disease.
CONCLUSION: Currently, the use of cardiac catheterization in SHD is increasing and becoming more complex; this could cause complications despite the preventive efforts. Careful patient selection for therapeutic catheterization and improved technique and management during the peri-procedural period are required to reduce complications. PMID: 27014356 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Circulation Journal) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Directory of… Continue reading Complications of Cardiac Catheterization in Structural Heart Disease.
Continuous «Air» tonometry of the sigmoid colon during abdominal aortic surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Air tonometry (TONOCAP) is an effective and easily applicable method, allowing the surgeon to be better informed of the tissue oxygenation of the intestinal wall, for the prevention of colon ischemia complications and to take the appropriate measures. PMID: 27015235 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Angiology) from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on… Continue reading Continuous «Air» tonometry of the sigmoid colon during abdominal aortic surgery.
Advance directives in intensive care: Health professional competences
Conclusions Although health professionals displayed poor knowledge of advance directives, they had a favorable attitude toward their usefulness. However, most did not know whether their patients had a living will, and some professionals even failed to respect such instructions despite knowledge of the existence of advance directives. Improvements in health professional education in this field… Continue reading Advance directives in intensive care: Health professional competences
Diagnostic yield of 24-hour esophageal manometry in non-cardiac chest pain
Abstract Background In the past, ambulatory 24-h manometry has been shown useful for the evaluation of patients with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). With the diagnostic improvements brought by pH-impedance monitoring and high-resolution manometry (HRM), the contribution of ambulatory 24-h manometry to the diagnosis of esophageal hypertensive disorders has become uncertain. Our aim was to assess the additional diagnostic yield of ambulatory manometry to HRM and ambulatory pH-impedance monitoring in this patient population. Methods All patients underwent 24-h ambulatory pressure-pH... περισσότερα »
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between the cortex and muscles are reflected by cortico-muscular coherence (CMC), which is measured between electroencephalography (EEG) or magnetoencephalography (MEG) and... περισσότερα »
Fermentation, Vol. 2, Pages 8: Syngas Biomethanation in a Semi-Continuous Reverse Membrane Bioreactor (RMBR)
Syngas biomethanation is a potent bio-conversion route, utilizing microorganisms to assimilate intermediate gases to produce methane. However, since methanogens have a long doubling time, the reactor works best at a low dilution rate; otherwise, the cells can be washed out during the continuous fermentation process. In this study, the performance of a practical reverse membrane bioreactor (RMBR) with high cell density for rapid syngas biomethanation as well as a co-substrate of syngas and organic substances was examined in a long-term fermentation process of 154 days and compared ... περισσότερα »
Diagnostic yield of 24-hour esophageal manometry in non-cardiac chest pain
Abstract Background In the past, ambulatory 24-h manometry has been shown useful for the evaluation of patients with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). With the diagnostic improvements brought by pH-impedance monitoring and high-resolution manometry (HRM), the contribution of ambulatory 24-h manometry to the diagnosis of esophageal hypertensive disorders has become uncertain. Our aim was to assess the additional diagnostic yield of ambulatory manometry to HRM and ambulatory pH-impedance monitoring in this patient population. Methods All patients underwent 24-h ambulatory pressure-pH... περισσότερα »
Diagnostic yield of 24-hour esophageal manometry in non-cardiac chest pain
Abstract Background In the past, ambulatory 24-h manometry has been shown useful for the evaluation of patients with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). With the diagnostic improvements brought by pH-impedance monitoring and high-resolution manometry (HRM), the contribution of ambulatory 24-h manometry to the diagnosis of esophageal hypertensive disorders has become uncertain. Our aim was to assess the additional diagnostic yield of ambulatory manometry to HRM and ambulatory pH-impedance monitoring in this patient population. Methods All patients underwent 24-h ambulatory pressure-pH... περισσότερα »
Diagnostic yield of 24-hour esophageal manometry in non-cardiac chest pain
Abstract Background In the past, ambulatory 24-h manometry has been shown useful for the evaluation of patients with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). With the diagnostic improvements brought by pH-impedance monitoring and high-resolution manometry (HRM), the contribution of ambulatory 24-h manometry to the diagnosis of esophageal hypertensive disorders has become uncertain. Our aim was to assess the additional diagnostic yield of ambulatory manometry to HRM and ambulatory pH-impedance monitoring in this patient population. Methods All patients underwent 24-h ambulatory pressure-pH... περισσότερα »
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
medicinesfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174Πριν από 4 ώρες
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between […]
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between the cortex and muscles are reflected by cortico-muscular coherence (CMC), which is measured between electroencephalography (EEG) or magnetoencephalography (MEG) and... περισσότερα »
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between… Continue reading Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
Cortico-muscular communication for motor control of the tongue in humans: a review
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral Biosciences Author(s): Hitoshi Maezawa BackgroundSophisticated voluntary movements of the tongue are essential to speech articulation and swallowing in humans. Voluntary tongue movements are finely controlled by communications between the cortex and tongue muscles. A large number of previous studies have reported that functional connections between the cortex and muscles are reflected by cortico-muscular coherence (CMC), which is measured between electroencephalography (EEG) or magnetoencephalography (MEG) and... περισσότερα »
Novel treatment of symptomatic pontine Virchow–Robin space
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2016 *Source:*The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences Author(s): Ying Kao, Shao-Yuan Hsu, Chih-Ju Chang, Jing-Shan Huang from #Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1ofyNJq via IFTTT
Outcomes and prognostic factors of simple partial cystectomy for localized bladder urothelial cell carcinoma
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2016 *Source:*The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences Author(s): I-Hung Shao, Ying-Hsu Chang, Kai-Jie Yu, Po-Hung Lin, Chung-Yi Liu, Cheng-Keng Chuang, See-Tong Pang Radical cystectomy has remained the gold standard for recurrent superficial or muscle invasive bladder tumor. However, partial cystectomy still has a role in those who reject or have contraindications for radical cystectomy. In this study, we sought to identify predictors of bladder recurrence and overall survival after simple partial cystectomy. We included 27 patients with... περισσότερα »
Ujuzi (Practical Pearl/Perle Pratique)
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Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:African Journal of Emergency Medicine Author(s): Johanna Catharina Botha from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1RyBGQd via IFTTT
Ujuzi (Practical Pearl/Perle Pratique)
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:African Journal of Emergency Medicine Author(s): Johanna Catharina Botha from #Medicine-Sfakianakis via simeraentaxei on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1RyBGQd via IFTTT
Comparative Connectomics
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Trends in Cognitive Sciences Author(s): Martijn P. van den Heuvel, Edward T. Bullmore, Olaf Sporns We introduce comparative connectomics, the quantitative study of cross-species commonalities and variations in brain network topology that aims to discover general principles of network architecture of nervous systems and the identification of species-specific features of brain connectivity. By comparing connectomes derived from simple to more advanced species, we identify two conserved themes of wiring: the tendency to organize... περισσότερα »
A New Framework to Explain Sensorimotor Beta Oscillations
[image: grey_pxl.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*Trends in Cognitive Sciences Author(s): Clare Palmer, Laura Zapparoli, James M. Kilner Oscillatory activity in the beta frequency range from sensorimotor cortices is modulated by movement; however, the functional role of this activity remains unknown. In a recent study, Tan et al. tested a novel hypothesis that beta power reflects estimates of uncertainty in parameters of motor forward models. from Neurology via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1UnDeQH via IFTTT
Local therapy in non-metastatic primary Ewing sarcoma of the mandible and maxilla in children
alsfakianakisστοOtolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 6 ώρες
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): S.S. Qureshi, M. Bhagat, S. Laskar, S. Kembhavi, T. Vora, M. Ramadwar, G. Chinnaswamy, M. Prasad, N. Khanna, S. Shah, S. Talole Ewing sarcoma (ES) of the jaw bones comprises a small fraction of ES at all sites. Due to […]
Evaluation of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion with and without midpalatal split
alsfakianakisστοOtolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 6 ώρες
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): L.F.M. Sant’Ana, C.R.M. Pinzan-Vercelino, J.A. Gurgel, P.S.P. Carvalho The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and the patients’ subjective symptomatology between surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) with midpalatal split and SARME without midpalatal split. The sample […]
Feeding a Malnourished Microbiome
alsfakianakisστοOtolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 6 ώρες
The sugar content of breastmilk has dramatic impacts on the gut microbiome, and the gut microbiome has profound impacts on infant development. New research shows that certain sugars are lacking from…
Ujuzi (Practical Pearl/Perle Pratique)
medicinesfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174Πριν από 6 ώρες
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:African Journal of Emergency Medicine Author(s): Johanna Catharina Botha from #Medicine-SfakianakisAlexandros via o.lakala70 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1RyBGQd via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Why a new algorithm using high-sensitivity cardiac troponins for the rapid rule-out of NSTEMI is not adapted to routine practice
Journal Name: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) Issue: Ahead of print from #Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Td3dJf via IFTTT
Evaluation of an automated urinary iodine measurement using AU5800 analyzer with AutoLab Iodine reagent
Journal Name: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) Issue: Ahead of print from #Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1XWTPc5 via IFTTT
Local therapy in non-metastatic primary Ewing sarcoma of the mandible and maxilla in children
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): S.S. Qureshi, M. Bhagat, S. Laskar, S. Kembhavi, T. Vora, M. Ramadwar, G. Chinnaswamy, M. Prasad, N. Khanna, S. Shah, S. Talole Ewing sarcoma (ES) of the jaw bones comprises a small fraction of ES at all sites. Due to their rarity, a specific policy for local treatment is lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate the local therapy for ES and recommend measures to individualize treatment options. Patients with primary non-metastatic ES of the jaw bones treate...περισσότερα »
Evaluation of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion with and without midpalatal split
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 *Source:*International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): L.F.M. Sant’Ana, C.R.M. Pinzan-Vercelino, J.A. Gurgel, P.S.P. Carvalho The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and the patients’ subjective symptomatology between surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) with midpalatal split and SARME without midpalatal split. The sample consisted of 24 consecutive adult patients requiring treatment with SARME, who were divided into two groups. Group 1 patients (n=14) underwent SARME with midpalatal s...περισσότερα »
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