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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Industry Financial Relationships in Plastic Surgery: Analysis of the Sunshine Act Open Payments Database: AbstractBackground: Limited data exist regarding industry financial relationships in plastic surgery. The Sunshine Act Open Payments Database currently represents the largest repository of these...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections: A Comprehensive Review and a Plastic Surgeon’s Approach to the Occult Sites: Background: Up to 20 percent of the general population is persistently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 to 3 percent of the population is colonized with community-acquired...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Effects of the Ultra–High-Frequency Electrical Field Radiofrequency Device on Mouse Skin: A Histologic and Molecular Study: AbstractBackground: Radiofrequency technology is one of the most recently developed methods for noninvasive skin tightening and facial contouring, and works by generating thermal...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Leukocyte-Reduced Platelet-Rich Plasma Alters Protein Expression of Adipose Tissue–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Background: Application of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells has become important in regenerative medicine. Recent literature supports the use of platelet-rich plasma as a cell culture...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Enhance Axonal Regeneration through Cross-Facial Nerve Grafting in a Rat Model of Facial Paralysis: Background: Cross-face nerve grafting combined with functional muscle transplantation has become the standard in reconstructing an emotionally controlled smile in complete irreversible...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Deep Pyriform Space: Anatomical Clarifications and Clinical Implications: Correction:
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
New Suturing Techniques to Reconstruct the Keystone Area in Extracorporeal Septoplasty: Background: Severe septal deformations require adequate treatment to restore shape and function using extracorporeal septoplasty. Because it has been criticized for being technically demanding to execute and has increased...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Technical Maneuvers to Decrease Warping of Peripheral Costal Cartilage Grafts:AbstractBackground: Cartilage warping has plagued reconstructive and cosmetic rhinoplasty since the introduction of extraanatomical cartilage use. The authors’ group theorized that, rather than focusing on the prevention of...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Management of Complications Caused by Permanent Fillers in the Face: A Treatment Algorithm: Background: Nonresorbable substances are still injected to enhance soft-tissue volumes and fill subcutaneous defects. Inflammatory reactions (often termed granulomas) to these materials can be functionally and...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Malignant Melanoma: Beyond the Basics: Learning Objectives: After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss the initial management of cutaneous malignant melanoma with regard to diagnostic biopsy and currently accepted resection margins. 2. Be familiar with the management options...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Clinical Implications of the Extension of Platysmal Fibers on the Middle and Lower Face: Background: Despite the area of insertion of the facial portion of the platysma being broad and highly variable, the details of its pattern of extension and morphology are not well described in the medical literature....
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Reply: Epidemiologic Overview of Synkinesis in 353 Patients with Longstanding Facial Paralysis under Treatment with Botulinum Toxin for 11 Years: Grassi Salles, Alessandra M.D., Ph.D.Free AccessSupplemental Author MaterialArticle OutlineAuthor InformationDivision of Plastic Surgery Hospital das Clínicas...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Discussion: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections: A Comprehensive Review and a Plastic Surgeon’s Approach to the Occult Sites:
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Evidence for Extending the Duration of Chemoprophylaxis following Free Flap Harvest from the Lower Extremity: Prospective Screening for Deep Venous Thrombosis: Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Defective NK cell activity in a mouse model of eczema herpeticumvia Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublication date: Available online 29 July 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyAuthor(s): Yuko Kawakami, Tomoaki Ando, Jong-Rok Lee, Gisen Kim, Yu Kawakami, Tae Nakasaki, Manando Nakasaki,...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Incidental radiographic findings of thyroglossal duct cysts: Prevalence and managementvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Michael T. Yim, Huy D. Tran, Binoy M. ChandyObjectives/HypothesisTo...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Scombroid syndrome: it seems to be fish allergy but... it isn't.: Purpose of review: Scombroid poisoning is a frequent cause of admission in emergency department. In everyday clinical practice, it can be difficult to discriminate between scombroid syndrome and fish allergy. The aim of this review is...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Sound localization in the presence of multiple reflections using a binaurally integrated cross-correlation/auto-correlation mechanism: A precedence effect model is described that can use a binaural signal to robustly localize a sound source in the presence of multiple reflections for the frontal horizontal...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Skin provocation tests may help to diagnose atopic dermatitis: AbstractBackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin disorder. Its diagnosis relies on clinical judgment. Mild and untypical manifestations may cause diagnostic difficulties. Biomarkers for the differential diagnostic work up of AD are...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Crossing the threshold: can outcome data from food challenges be used to predict risk of anaphylaxis in the community?: AbstractThere is increasing interest in using data from oral food challenges (OFC) performed under medical supervision to assist in allergy risk management, both in industry (allergen...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
HNSCC : nab-Paclitaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil followed by concurrent cisplatin and radiation
for head and neck squamous cell carcinomavia ScienceDirect Publication: Oral OncologyPublication date: October 2016Source:Oral Oncology, Volume 61Author(s): Douglas Adkins, Jessica Ley, Loren Michel, Tanya M. Wildes, Wade Thorstad, Hiram A. Gay, Mackenzie Daly, Jason Rich, Randal Paniello, Ravindra...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
House dust mite sublingual tablet is effective and safe in patients with allergic rhinitis: AbstractBackgroundHouse dust mite (HDM) is the major indoor allergen for allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma. Although sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is a curative treatment for HDM-induced...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Opioid Treatment of Migraine: Risk Factors and Behavioral Issues: AbstractMigraine can impact every aspect of a person’s functioning. Psychological comorbidities, cognitive constructs, and behavioral responses to pain greatly impact the perception of migraine pain, treatment efficacy and outcome, and...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Salivary Glands: Survival and Prognostic Factors: AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study was to establish global survival rates and potential prognostic factors for mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MC) of the salivary glands in patients diagnosed at the Dr. Eduardo Cáceres Graziani...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Due to Metalworking Fluid Aerosols: AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review summarises the clinical knowledge of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in workers exposed to aerosols of metalworking fluid, reviewing published outbreaks and clinical cases.Recent FindingsMetalworking fluid...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Protective Effect of Astaxanthin on Vocal Fold Injury and Inflammation Due to Vocal Loading: A Clinical Trialby Mami Kaneko, Yo Kishimoto, Ryo Suzuki, Yoshitaka Kawai, Ichiro Tateya, Shigeru Hirano via Journal of VoiceProfessional voice users, such as singers and teachers, are at greater risk of developing...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The suppressive effects of metformin on inflammatory response of otitis media model in human middle ear epithelial cellsvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Jae Gu Cho,...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Protective Effect of Astaxanthin on Vocal Fold Injury and Inflammation Due to Vocal Loading: A Clinical Trial: Professional voice users, such as singers and teachers, are at greater risk of developing vocal fold injury from excessive use of voice; thus, protection of the vocal fold is essential. One...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Rotational autotransplantation of mandibular alveolar ridge: The rehabilitation of edentulous atrophic mandibles with dental implants is often threatened where there has been loss of horizontal alveolar bone. Techniques to augment the bone include guided bony regeneration, distraction osteogenesis, ridge...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Ribosome-inactivating Proteins from Root Tubers and Seeds of Trichosan-thes kirilowii and Other Trichosanthes Species: Ribosome-inactivating proteins have been isolated from Trichosanthes kirilowii root tubers and seeds, including trichosanthin, karasurin and T 33 from root tubers and trichosanthrip,...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Review of perforator flaps in head and neck cancer surgery.: Purpose of review: Perforator flaps are increasingly being used to reconstruct head and neck defects. They offer several advantages over nonperforator-based flaps with lower donor site morbidity and a versatile range of reconstructive options....
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Radiotherapy-associated dental extractions and osteoradionecrosis: BackgroundPreradiotherapy dental extractions often form a part of the management plan for patients treated with radiotherapy for head and neck cancers in order to prevent complications, such as osteoradionecrosis. There is contention...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Transthyrohyoid access to the larynx for endoscopic resection of early-stage glottic cancer: AbstractBackgroundThe effectiveness of transoral microsurgery for early-stage glottic cancer relies on the possibility to obtain adequate exposure of the lesion. The purpose of this study was to design a new...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
A 17 year experience in Perioperative Anaphylaxis 1998-2015: Harmonising optimal detection of Mast Cell mediator release: AbstractBackgroundSheffield NARCOS (National Adverse Reactions Advisory Service) investigates suspected perioperative anaesthetic reactions using serial tryptase, urinary methylhistamine...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Influence of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia viability on murine pulmonary microRNA and mRNA expression following subchronic inhalation exposure: AbstractBackgroundPersonal exposure to fungal bioaerosols derived from contaminated building materials or agricultural commodities may induce or exacerbate a...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
A quality Appraisal with the agree II instrument: AbstractBackgroundThe appropriate diagnosis and management of cow's milk allergy (CMA) is challenging. We aimed to systematically review the quality of the existing guidelines on CMA.MethodsThe Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases were searched...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Reading skills in Persian deaf children with cochlear implants and hearing aidsvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Mohammad Rezaei, Vahid Rashedi, Esmaeil Khedmati MorasaeObjectivesReading...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Th2 and Th9 responses in patients with Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis and Hyper IgE syndrome: AbstractBackgroundSTAT1 mutations cause Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis (CMC), while STAT3 mutations cause Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES). CMC and HIES patients have T helper(Th)17 defects suffering from mucosal...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Charges associated with via International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Samantha Anne, Samuel Trosman, Timothy Haffey, Raj Sindwani, Katie Geelan-HansenObjectiveThe best imaging...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
SymNose for quantitative measurement of the nose and lip in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients
The use and reliability of via ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial SurgeryPublication date: Available online 28 July 2016Source:Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): David Mosmuller, Robin Tan, Frans Mulder, Yara Bachour, Henrica de Vet, Peter Don GriotIntroductionIt...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
An Alternative single-stage application of via ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial SurgeryPublication date: Available online 29 July 2016Source:Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): Alessandro Innocenti, Marco InnocentiBackgroundParamedian forehead flap represents a...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Scaling up strategies of the chronic respiratory disease programme of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (Action Plan B3: Area 5): J. BousquetEmail author,J. Farrell,G. Crooks,P. Hellings,E. H. Bel,M. Bewick,N. H. Chavannes,J. Correia de Sousa,A. A. Cruz,T. Haahtela,G. Joos,N. Khaltaev,J. Malva,A. Muraro,M. Nogues,S. Palkonen,S. Pedersen,C. Robalo-Cordeiro,B. Samolinski,T. Strandberg,A. Valiulis,A. Yorgancioglu,T. Zuberbier,A. Bedbrook,W. Aberer,M. Adachi,A. Agusti,C. A. Akdis,M. Akdis,J. Ankri,A. Alonso,I. Annesi-Maesano,I. J. Ansotegui,J. M. Anto,S. Arnavielhe,H. Arshad,C. Bai,I. Baiardini,C. Bachert,A. K. Baigenzhin,C. Barbara,E. D. Bateman,B. Beghé,A. Ben Kheder,K. S. Bennoor,M. Benson,K. C. Bergmann,T. Bieber,C. Bindslev-Jensen,L. Bjermer,H. Blain,F. Blasi,A. L. Boner,M. Bonini,S. Bonini,S. Bosnic-Anticevitch,L. P. Boulet,R. Bourret,P. J. Bousquet,F. Braido,A. H. Briggs,C. E. Brightling,J. Brozek,R. Buhl,P. G. Burney,A. Bush,F. Caballero-Fonseca,D. Caimmi,M. A. Calderon,P. M. Calverley,P. A. M. Camargos,G. W. Canonica,T. Camuzat,K. H. Carlsen,W. Carr,A. Carriazo,T. Casale,A. M. Cepeda...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Long-term outcomes of occipital nerve stimulation for chronic migraine: a cohort of 53 patients: Sarah Miller, Laurence Watkins and Manjit MatharuEmail authorThe Journal of Headache and PainOfficial Journal of the "European Headache Federation" and of "Lifting The Burden - The Global Campaign against...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
T-cell receptor–mediated cross-reactivity to different allergens is driven by recognition of homologous, phylogenetically conserved epitopes: I read with interest the exciting article from Westernberg et al,1 reporting that epitope conservation across allergen species is the major determinant of immunogenicity...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Iohexol oral rinse to differentiate the palatoglossal surfaces in computed tomography of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: Computed tomography (CT) of the head and neck has become essential for craniofacial evaluation, planning, and treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities. Its usefulness...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Accuracy of via Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPublication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): P. Li, Z.W. Zhou, J.Y. Ren, Y. Zhang, W.D. Tian, W. TangThe aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of novel software-CMF-preCADS-for...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
: suggestion of an algorithmvia Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPublication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): B. Bohluli, P. Varedi, S.C. Bagheri, M. RezazadeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate four standard techniques for...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
L2 immersion causes non-native-like L1 pronunciation in German attritersvia PhoneticsPublication date: September 2016Source:Journal of Phonetics, Volume 58Author(s): Christopher Bergmann, Amber Nota, Simone A. Sprenger, Monika S. SchmidAccording to Flege׳s Speech Learning Model, the speech sounds of...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Multivariate analysis on unilateral cleft lip and palate treatment outcome by EUROCRAN index: A retrospective studyvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Ching Ching Yew,...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The comparison of via International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Mohammad Hossein Dadgarnia, Mohammad Ali Aghaei, Saeid Atighechi, Nasim Behniafard, Mohammad Reza Vahidi, Mojtaba...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
prevalence in a children and adolescent population of northeastern Greece regionvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): Michael Katotomichelakis, Gerasimos Danielides, Theodoros...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Michael Katotomichelakis, Gerasimos Danielides, Theodoros Iliou, George Anastassopoulos, Christos Nikolaidis, Efthimios Kirodymos, Evangelos Giotakis, Theodoros C. Constantinidis ObjectivesTo...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
The comparison of bleeding and pain after tonsillectomy in bipolar electrocautery vs cold dissection
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Mohammad Hossein Dadgarnia, Mohammad Ali Aghaei, Saeid Atighechi, Nasim Behniafard, Mohammad Reza Vahidi, Mojtaba Meybodian, Vahid Zand, Maryam Vajihinejad, Abdollah Ansari ObjectiveAlthough...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Ching Ching Yew, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Shaifulizan Abdul Rahman ObjectivesThis study is to evaluate the dental arch relationship and palatal morphology of unilateral cleft lip and...
Otolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Jonathan A. Dunne, Jessica Steele, Elizabeth Woods, Joy Odili from #ORL-AlexandrosSfakianakis via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aA1Vr0 via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros...
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Otolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Abolhasan Emami, Roohollah Sobhani Aim of studyWomen with breast hypertrophy often experience a number of physical symptoms as well as psychological difficulty. The breasts are...
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Otolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Ian CC. King, Noor Obeid, Alex C. Woollard, Martin E. Jones We present a photographic illustration of our approach to accessing and releasing the pedicle of the gracilis muscle...
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Otolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): A.C.D. Smith, D. Nikkhah, M.E. Jones from #ORL-AlexandrosSfakianakis via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2azZTr0 via IFTTT Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos...
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Otolaryngology lifelong learning : Otolaryngology by Alexandros Sfakianakis,Greece Crete,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Burhan Özalp, Mustafa Aydınol BackgroundPerforator-based propeller flaps provide adequate soft tissue coverage for leg reconstruction. The aim of this study was to assess the...
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Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, leading to progressive destruction of joints and extra-articular tissues, including organs such as liver and spleen. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a potential immunomodulator, natural polyphenol N-feruloylserotonin...
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Human Diseases Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026182 & 00306932607174
Introduction. Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs) continue to be a major risk in transfusions in many parts of the world. The transfusion-dependent β-thalassaemia patients are particularly at risk of acquiring TTIs. The current study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of TTIs in transfusion-dependent...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The comparison of bleeding and pain after tonsillectomy in bipolar electrocautery vs cold dissection
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Mohammad Hossein Dadgarnia, Mohammad Ali Aghaei, Saeid Atighechi, Nasim Behniafard, Mohammad Reza Vahidi, Mojtaba Meybodian, Vahid Zand, Maryam Vajihinejad, Abdollah Ansari ObjectiveAlthough...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Ching Ching Yew, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Shaifulizan Abdul Rahman ObjectivesThis study is to evaluate the dental arch relationship and palatal morphology of unilateral cleft lip and...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Michael Katotomichelakis, Gerasimos Danielides, Theodoros Iliou, George Anastassopoulos, Christos Nikolaidis, Efthimios Kirodymos, Evangelos Giotakis, Theodoros C. Constantinidis ObjectivesTo...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: September 2016Source:Journal of Phonetics, Volume 58 Author(s): Cynthia G. Clopper, Terrin N. Tamati, Janet B. Pierrehumbert Lexical processing is slower and less accurate for unfamiliar dialects than familiar dialects. The goal of the current study was to test the hypothesis that...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): B. Bohluli, P. Varedi, S.C. Bagheri, M. Rezazade The purpose of this study was to evaluate four standard techniques for radix augmentation during primary rhinoplasty: Skoog, crushed...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Computed tomography (CT) of the head and neck has become essential for craniofacial evaluation, planning, and treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities. Its usefulness is not limited to 3-dimensional cephalometry and computer-aided simulation of operations, but is also crucial in the evaluation...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
I read with interest the exciting article from Westernberg et al,1 reporting that epitope conservation across allergen species is the major determinant of immunogenicity and the driver of polysensitization in allergic patients. The approach they followed is largely embedded in the present era of "omics."...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Chronic migraine affects up to 2 % of the general population and has a substantial impact on sufferers. Occipital nerve stimulation has been investigated as a potentially effective treatment for refractory chr... http://ift.tt/2azSz0p
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Action Plan B3 of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) focuses on the integrated care of chronic diseases. Area 5 (Care Pathways) was initiated using chronic respirato... http://ift.tt/2aEw5wn
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: Available online 29 July 2016Source:Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Alessandro Innocenti, Marco Innocenti BackgroundParamedian forehead flap represents a workhorse in facial soft tissue reconstruction but always requires a second step in order to interrupt the skin...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: Available online 28 July 2016Source:Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): David Mosmuller, Robin Tan, Frans Mulder, Yara Bachour, Henrica de Vet, Peter Don Griot IntroductionIt is essential to have a reliable assessment method in order to compare the results of cleft...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Samantha Anne, Samuel Trosman, Timothy Haffey, Raj Sindwani, Katie Geelan-Hansen ObjectiveThe best imaging study for evaluation of pediatric hearing loss is debated and it is well known...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Jae Gu Cho, Jae Jun Song, June Choi, Gi Jung Im, Hak Hyun Jung, Sung Won Chae ObjectiveMetformin is a well-known anti-diabetic agent, but its mechanism is unclear. Recently, many reports...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Mohammad Rezaei, Vahid Rashedi, Esmaeil Khedmati Morasae ObjectivesReading skills are necessary for educational development in children. Many studies have shown that children with hearing...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Abstract Background The appropriate diagnosis and management of cow's milk allergy (CMA) is challenging. We aimed to systematically review the quality of the existing guidelines on CMA. Methods The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases were searched from 2010 to November 2015....
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Abstract Background STAT1 mutations cause Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis (CMC), while STAT3 mutations cause Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES). CMC and HIES patients have T helper(Th)17 defects suffering from mucosal Candida infections, but only HIES patients show an allergic phenotype with eczema, eosinophilia...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Abstract Background Personal exposure to fungal bioaerosols derived from contaminated building materials or agricultural commodities may induce or exacerbate a variety of adverse health effects. The genomic mechanisms that underlie pulmonary immune responses to fungal bioaerosols have remained...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Abstract Background Sheffield NARCOS (National Adverse Reactions Advisory Service) investigates suspected perioperative anaesthetic reactions using serial tryptase, urinary methylhistamine and clinical information. Further recommendations for additional allergy clinic assessment are provided. ...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Abstract Background The effectiveness of transoral microsurgery for early-stage glottic cancer relies on the possibility to obtain adequate exposure of the lesion. The purpose of this study was to design a new surgical technique allowing efficient endoscopic removal of these tumors in patients...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2016Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): P. Li, Z.W. Zhou, J.Y. Ren, Y. Zhang, W.D. Tian, W. Tang The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of novel software-CMF-preCADS-for the prediction of soft tissue changes...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of novel software-CMF-preCADS-for the prediction of soft tissue changes following repositioning surgery for zygomatic fractures. Twenty patients who had sustained an isolated zygomatic fracture accompanied by facial deformity and who were treated with...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Publication date: September 2016Source:Journal of Phonetics, Volume 58 Author(s): Christopher Bergmann, Amber Nota, Simone A. Sprenger, Monika S. Schmid According to Flege׳s Speech Learning Model, the speech sounds of a bilingual׳s languages are contained in one common phonological space. This predicts...
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate four standard techniques for radix augmentation during primary rhinoplasty: Skoog, crushed septal cartilage, temporalis fascia, and crushed cartilage wrapped in temporalis fascia. The main criterion for a patient to be included in this study was the need for...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:55
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
17:37OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisCharges associated with imaging techniques in evaluation of pediatric hearing lossPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89 Author(s): Samantha Anne, Samuel Trosman, Timothy Haffey, Raj Sindwani,...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Related Articles Transforming Growth Factor β1 Could Influence Thyroid Nodule Elasticity and Also Improve Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2015 Nov;41(11):2866-72 Authors: Li Y, Wang Y, Wu Q, Hu B Abstract Ultrasound elastography has been a very...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
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hTERT gene polymorphism correlates with the risk and the prognosis of thyroid cancer. Cancer Biomark. 2016 Jul 8; Authors: Gong L, Xu Y, Hu YQ, Ding QJ, Yi CH, Huang W, Zhou M Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study explored the association between rs10069690C/T and rs2736100G/T of human telomerase reverse...
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hTERT gene polymorphism correlates with the risk and the prognosis of thyroid cancer. Cancer Biomark. 2016 Jul 8; Authors: Gong L, Xu Y, Hu YQ, Ding QJ, Yi CH, Huang W, Zhou M Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study explored the association between rs10069690C/T and rs2736100G/T of human telomerase reverse...
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Organ Doses From Diagnostic Medical Radiography-Trends Over Eight Decades (1930 to 2010). Health Phys. 2016 Sep;111(3):235-255 Authors: Melo DR, Miller DL, Chang L, Moroz B, Linet MS, Simon SL Abstract This study provides a retrospective assessment of doses to 13 organs for the most common radiographic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
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Adverse Events Associated with Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. PLoS One. 2016;11(7):e0160221 Authors: Abdel-Wahab N, Shah M, Suarez-Almazor ME Abstract BACKGROUND: Three checkpoint inhibitor drugs have been approved by the US Food and Drug...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IL-7 signaling imparts polyfunctionality and stemness potential to CD4(+) T cells. Oncoimmunology. 2016 Jun;5(6):e1171445 Authors: Ding ZC, Liu C, Cao Y, Habtetsion T, Kuczma M, Pi W, Kong H, Cacan E, Greer SF, Cui Y, Blazar BR, Munn DH, Zhou G Abstract The functional status of CD4(+) T cells is...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
The immune network in thyroid cancer. Oncoimmunology. 2016 Jun;5(6):e1168556 Authors: Galdiero MR, Varricchi G, Marone G Abstract The immune system plays critical roles in tumor prevention, but also in its initiation and progression. Tumors are subjected to immunosurveillance, but cancer cells generate...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Feasibility Study of Ultrasonographic Criteria for Microscopic and Macroscopic Extra-thyroidal Extension Based on Thyroid Capsular Continuity and Tumor Contour in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2016 Jul 25; Authors: Rim JH, Chong S, Ryu HS, Chung BM, Ahn HS Abstract...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
MALAT1 promotes the proliferation and invasion of thyroid cancer cells via regulating the expression of IQGAP1. Biomed Pharmacother. 2016 Jun 15;83:1-7 Authors: Huang JK, Ma L, Song WH, Lu BY, Huang YB, Dong HM, Ma XK, Zhu ZZ, Zhou R Abstract BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence indicated that metastasis-associated...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 17:10
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Prognostic significance of CD24 and CD44 in breast cancer: a meta-analysis. Int J Biol Markers. 2016 Jul 27;:0 Authors: Wang Z, Wang Q, Wang Q, Wang Y, Chen J Abstract OBJECTIVE: Numerous studies have focused on the prognostic roles of CD24 and CD44 in breast cancer, but the results have been equivocal....
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Related Articles Transforming Growth Factor β1 Could Influence Thyroid Nodule Elasticity and Also Improve Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2015 Nov;41(11):2866-72 Authors: Li Y, Wang Y, Wu Q, Hu B Abstract Ultrasound elastography has been a very...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
hTERT gene polymorphism correlates with the risk and the prognosis of thyroid cancer. Cancer Biomark. 2016 Jul 8; Authors: Gong L, Xu Y, Hu YQ, Ding QJ, Yi CH, Huang W, Zhou M Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study explored the association between rs10069690C/T and rs2736100G/T of human telomerase reverse...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
hTERT gene polymorphism correlates with the risk and the prognosis of thyroid cancer. Cancer Biomark. 2016 Jul 8; Authors: Gong L, Xu Y, Hu YQ, Ding QJ, Yi CH, Huang W, Zhou M Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study explored the association between rs10069690C/T and rs2736100G/T of human telomerase reverse...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Adverse Events Associated with Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. PLoS One. 2016;11(7):e0160221 Authors: Abdel-Wahab N, Shah M, Suarez-Almazor ME Abstract BACKGROUND: Three checkpoint inhibitor drugs have been approved by the US Food and Drug...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
The immune network in thyroid cancer. Oncoimmunology. 2016 Jun;5(6):e1168556 Authors: Galdiero MR, Varricchi G, Marone G Abstract The immune system plays critical roles in tumor prevention, but also in its initiation and progression. Tumors are subjected to immunosurveillance, but cancer cells generate...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Feasibility Study of Ultrasonographic Criteria for Microscopic and Macroscopic Extra-thyroidal Extension Based on Thyroid Capsular Continuity and Tumor Contour in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2016 Jul 25; Authors: Rim JH, Chong S, Ryu HS, Chung BM, Ahn HS Abstract...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Organ Doses From Diagnostic Medical Radiography-Trends Over Eight Decades (1930 to 2010). Health Phys. 2016 Sep;111(3):235-255 Authors: Melo DR, Miller DL, Chang L, Moroz B, Linet MS, Simon SL Abstract This study provides a retrospective assessment of doses to 13 organs for the most common radiographic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IL-7 signaling imparts polyfunctionality and stemness potential to CD4(+) T cells. Oncoimmunology. 2016 Jun;5(6):e1171445 Authors: Ding ZC, Liu C, Cao Y, Habtetsion T, Kuczma M, Pi W, Kong H, Cacan E, Greer SF, Cui Y, Blazar BR, Munn DH, Zhou G Abstract The functional status of CD4(+) T cells is...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
MALAT1 promotes the proliferation and invasion of thyroid cancer cells via regulating the expression of IQGAP1. Biomed Pharmacother. 2016 Jun 15;83:1-7 Authors: Huang JK, Ma L, Song WH, Lu BY, Huang YB, Dong HM, Ma XK, Zhu ZZ, Zhou R Abstract BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence indicated that metastasis-associated...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Prognostic significance of CD24 and CD44 in breast cancer: a meta-analysis. Int J Biol Markers. 2016 Jul 27;:0 Authors: Wang Z, Wang Q, Wang Q, Wang Y, Chen J Abstract OBJECTIVE: Numerous studies have focused on the prognostic roles of CD24 and CD44 in breast cancer, but the results have been equivocal....
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Prognostic role of PD-L1 in malignant solid tumors: a meta-analysis. Int J Biol Markers. 2016 Jul 27;:0 Authors: Pyo JS, Kang G, Kim JY Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to elucidate the rates and prognostic roles of programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) immunohistochemical (IHC) expression...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Comparison of drain versus no-drain thyroidectomy: a meta-analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jul 28; Authors: Tian J, Li L, Liu P, Wang X Abstract Despite minimal evidence, thyroid drains are routinely used as a precaution against hematoma in thyroidectomy. We undertook the present meta-analysis...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Serial Thyroglobulin Variation Trend Shortly after Radioiodine Therapy in Poorly to Moderately Differentiated Recurrent Thyroid Cancer. Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2016 Jun 10;38(3):351-5 Authors: Abstract <strong>Objective </strong>To dynamically observe the early change of...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 13:09
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Organ Doses From Diagnostic Medical Radiography-Trends Over Eight Decades (1930 to 2010). Health Phys. 2016 Sep;111(3):235-255 Authors: Melo DR, Miller DL, Chang L, Moroz B, Linet MS, Simon SL Abstract This study provides a retrospective assessment of doses to 13 organs for the most common radiographic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Introduction To identify potential risk factors for the development of jaw osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) among patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer. Material and methods This study included 776...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Background Endotoxemia is commonly reported in patients receiving haemodialysis and implicated in the pathogenesis of systemic inflammation. The Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) assay is the most commonly used blood endotoxin detection assay. Two kinetic variations of the assay are commercially...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Background The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of multiple prognostic factors on the acute skin reaction in adjuvant breast cancer radiotherapy, in particular the impact of hypofractionation (HF) compared to conventional fractionation (CF) and tangential beam (TB) IMRT compared...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Background The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of multiple prognostic factors on the acute skin reaction in adjuvant breast cancer radiotherapy, in particular the impact of hypofractionation (HF) compared to conventional fractionation (CF) and tangential beam (TB) IMRT compared...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436 Author(s): Qingli Liu, Meng Yang, Xuekun Fu, Renzhong Liu, Caijun Sun, Haobo Pan, Chi-Wai Wong, Min Guan As a novel mediator of hepatic very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) secretion, phospholipase A2 G12B (PLA2G12B)...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Introduction To identify potential risk factors for the development of jaw osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) among patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer. Material and methods This study included 776...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to accurately determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with epilepsy (PWE) and to evaluate the efficacy of seizure control after treating OSA.MethodsArticles were identified through a search of both MEDLINE and Embase. The articles...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436Author(s): Qingli Liu, Meng Yang, Xuekun Fu, Renzhong Liu, Caijun Sun, Haobo Pan, Chi-Wai Wong, Min GuanAs a novel mediator of hepatic very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) secretion, phospholipase A2 G12B (PLA2G12B)...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436Author(s): Qingli Liu, Meng Yang, Xuekun Fu, Renzhong Liu, Caijun Sun, Haobo Pan, Chi-Wai Wong, Min GuanAs a novel mediator of hepatic very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) secretion, phospholipase A2 G12B (PLA2G12B)...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Hatem A.F.M. Hassan, Lesley Smyth, Julie T.-W. Wang, Pedro M. Costa, Kulachelvy Ratnasothy, Sandra S. Diebold, Giovanna Lombardi, Khuloud T. Al-JamalAlthough anti−cancer immuno−based combinatorial therapeutic approaches have shown...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436Author(s): Dawood Khan, Srividya Vasu, R. Charlotte Moffett, Nigel Irwin, Peter R. FlattRecent evidence suggests that the classic gut peptide, Peptide YY (PYY), could play a fundamental role in endocrine pancreatic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
AbstractObjectivesThis study investigated chewing function in elderly individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and correlated chewing function with cognitive status.Materials and methodsSixteen elderly individuals with mild AD (mean age 76.7 ± 6.3 years; 8 men, 8 women) and 16 age and gender-matched...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436Author(s): Daniela Lufrano, Sebastián A. Trejo, Ramiro E. Llovera, Mariano Salgueiro, Gimena Fernandez, Valentina Martínez Damonte, F. Luis González Flecha, Jesica Raingo, Mario R. Ermácora, Mario PerellóGhrelin...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Hatem A.F.M. Hassan, Lesley Smyth, Julie T.-W. Wang, Pedro M. Costa, Kulachelvy Ratnasothy, Sandra S. Diebold, Giovanna Lombardi, Khuloud T. Al-JamalAlthough anti−cancer immuno−based combinatorial therapeutic approaches have shown...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Background: Transgenic expression of human thrombomodulin (hTBM), which has the potential to solve the problem of coagulation dysregulation in pig-to-primate xenotransplantation, may have additional benefits by neutralizing the proinflammatory cytokine high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). The aim of this...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Hatem A.F.M. Hassan, Lesley Smyth, Julie T.-W. Wang, Pedro M. Costa, Kulachelvy Ratnasothy, Sandra S. Diebold, Giovanna Lombardi, Khuloud T. Al-JamalAlthough anti−cancer immuno−based combinatorial therapeutic approaches have shown...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Background: Acute cellular rejection is a major cause of morbidity after lung transplantation. Because regulatory T (Treg) cells limit rejection of solid organs, we hypothesized that donor-reactive Treg increase after transplantation with development of partial tolerance and decrease relative to conventional...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436Author(s): Dawood Khan, Srividya Vasu, R. Charlotte Moffett, Nigel Irwin, Peter R. FlattRecent evidence suggests that the classic gut peptide, Peptide YY (PYY), could play a fundamental role in endocrine pancreatic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436Author(s): Daniela Lufrano, Sebastián A. Trejo, Ramiro E. Llovera, Mariano Salgueiro, Gimena Fernandez, Valentina Martínez Damonte, F. Luis González Flecha, Jesica Raingo, Mario R. Ermácora, Mario PerellóGhrelin...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Background: Acute cellular rejection is a major cause of morbidity after lung transplantation. Because regulatory T (Treg) cells limit rejection of solid organs, we hypothesized that donor-reactive Treg increase after transplantation with development of partial tolerance and decrease relative to conventional...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Tzu-Yin Lin, Yuanpei Li, Qiangqiang Liu, Jui-Lin Chen, Hongyong Zhang, Diana Lac, Hua Zhang, Katherine W. Ferrara, Sebastian Wachsmann-Hogiu, Tianhong Li, Susan Airhart, Ralph deVere White, Kit S. Lam, Chong-Xian PanThe overall prognosis...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Background: Acute cellular rejection is a major cause of morbidity after lung transplantation. Because regulatory T (Treg) cells limit rejection of solid organs, we hypothesized that donor-reactive Treg increase after transplantation with development of partial tolerance and decrease relative to conventional...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Chetna Dhand, Seow Theng Ong, Neeraj Dwivedi, Silvia Marrero Diaz, Jayarama Reddy Venugopal, Balchandar Navaneethan, Mobashar H.U.T. Fazil, Shouping Liu, Vera Seitz, Erich Wintermantel, Roger W. Beuerman, Seeram Ramakrishna, Navin...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Hatem A.F.M. Hassan, Lesley Smyth, Julie T.-W. Wang, Pedro M. Costa, Kulachelvy Ratnasothy, Sandra S. Diebold, Giovanna Lombardi, Khuloud T. Al-JamalAlthough anti−cancer immuno−based combinatorial therapeutic approaches have shown...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Background: Transgenic expression of human thrombomodulin (hTBM), which has the potential to solve the problem of coagulation dysregulation in pig-to-primate xenotransplantation, may have additional benefits by neutralizing the proinflammatory cytokine high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). The aim of this...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Background: Transgenic expression of human thrombomodulin (hTBM), which has the potential to solve the problem of coagulation dysregulation in pig-to-primate xenotransplantation, may have additional benefits by neutralizing the proinflammatory cytokine high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). The aim of this...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Chetna Dhand, Seow Theng Ong, Neeraj Dwivedi, Silvia Marrero Diaz, Jayarama Reddy Venugopal, Balchandar Navaneethan, Mobashar H.U.T. Fazil, Shouping Liu, Vera Seitz, Erich Wintermantel, Roger W. Beuerman, Seeram Ramakrishna, Navin...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
With the increasing number of patients affected with metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis and insulin resistance, academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies are eager to better understand metabolic syndrome and develop new drugs for its treatment. Many studies have...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
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NLA has been awarded contract for operation of all twelve HEMS-bases in Norway. It was announced by (The Gov`s.) National Air Ambulance Service ANS. Start 1 June 2018,-runs six years,-extension option =further four years.Patients will thus have an even more robust and modern air ambulance service, with...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Hatem A.F.M. Hassan, Lesley Smyth, Julie T.-W. Wang, Pedro M. Costa, Kulachelvy Ratnasothy, Sandra S. Diebold, Giovanna Lombardi, Khuloud T. Al-JamalAlthough anti−cancer immuno−based combinatorial therapeutic approaches have shown...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104Author(s): Tzu-Yin Lin, Yuanpei Li, Qiangqiang Liu, Jui-Lin Chen, Hongyong Zhang, Diana Lac, Hua Zhang, Katherine W. Ferrara, Sebastian Wachsmann-Hogiu, Tianhong Li, Susan Airhart, Ralph deVere White, Kit S. Lam, Chong-Xian PanThe overall prognosis...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436 Author(s): Dawood Khan, Srividya Vasu, R. Charlotte Moffett, Nigel Irwin, Peter R. Flatt Recent evidence suggests that the classic gut peptide, Peptide YY (PYY), could play a fundamental role in endocrine pancreatic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Background: Acute cellular rejection is a major cause of morbidity after lung transplantation. Because regulatory T (Treg) cells limit rejection of solid organs, we hypothesized that donor-reactive Treg increase after transplantation with development of partial tolerance and decrease relative to conventional...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Background: Transgenic expression of human thrombomodulin (hTBM), which has the potential to solve the problem of coagulation dysregulation in pig-to-primate xenotransplantation, may have additional benefits by neutralizing the proinflammatory cytokine high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). The aim of this...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436 Author(s): Daniela Lufrano, Sebastián A. Trejo, Ramiro E. Llovera, Mariano Salgueiro, Gimena Fernandez, Valentina Martínez Damonte, F. Luis González Flecha, Jesica Raingo, Mario R. Ermácora, Mario Perelló Ghrelin...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: October 2016Source:Biomaterials, Volume 104 Author(s): Hatem A.F.M. Hassan, Lesley Smyth, Julie T.-W. Wang, Pedro M. Costa, Kulachelvy Ratnasothy, Sandra S. Diebold, Giovanna Lombardi, Khuloud T. Al-Jamal Although anti−cancer immuno−based combinatorial therapeutic approaches have...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Endocrinology, Early Release. http://ift.tt/2ayIaSy http://ift.tt/2ay4c6d from #Med Blogs by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aRsoQ9 via IFTTT
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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Endocrinology, Early Release. http://ift.tt/2amZzdl http://ift.tt/2ajxx7I from #Med Blogs by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2a6SzFd via IFTTT
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Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to accurately determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with epilepsy (PWE) and to evaluate the efficacy of seizure control after treating OSA. Methods Articles were identified through a search of both MEDLINE and Embase. The...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Endocrinology, Early Release. http://ift.tt/2ayHRab http://ift.tt/2ay432B from #Med Blogs by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aRrl2z via IFTTT
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Butorphanol tartrate (BT), a mixed [micro]/[kappa]/[delta] opioid receptor agonist, is one of the most potent orexigens known to date. The central mechanisms through which BT causes hyperphagia are largely unknown. Interestingly, BT suppresses meal-end activation of neurons synthesizing anorexigenic...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Background The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of multiple prognostic factors on the acute skin reaction in adjuvant breast cancer radiotherapy, in particular the impact of hypofractionation (HF) compared to conventional fractionation (CF) and tangential beam (TB) IMRT compared...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Publication date: 15 November 2016Source:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 436 Author(s): Qingli Liu, Meng Yang, Xuekun Fu, Renzhong Liu, Caijun Sun, Haobo Pan, Chi-Wai Wong, Min Guan As a novel mediator of hepatic very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) secretion, phospholipase A2 G12B (PLA2G12B)...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Introduction To identify potential risk factors for the development of jaw osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) among patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer. Material and methods This study included 776...
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:54
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Abstract Objectives This study investigated chewing function in elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and correlated chewing function with cognitive status. Materials and methods Sixteen elderly individuals with mild AD (mean age 76.7 ± 6.3 years; 8 men, 8 women) and 16 age and gender-matched...
