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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Τετάρτη 3 Αυγούστου 2016

OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,August 4th,2016


OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Phonotrauma seems to play an important role in child dysphonia, with nodules as main diagnosis.
Article in PressPrevalence of Voice Disorders in Iranian Primary School StudentsAli MohammadzadehPress enter key for correspondence informationPress enter key to Email the authorPress enter key to Email the author, Nazila SandoughdarDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2016.04.004Article InfoAbstractFull...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Maximum phonational frequency range (MPFR) in Children
Article in PressEffects of Coaching and Repeated Trials on Maximum Phonational Frequency Range in ChildrenEstella P.-M. MaPress enter key for correspondence informationPress enter key to Email the author, Trista K.-Y. LiVoice Research Laboratory, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, The University...
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Common peptide epitopes induce cross-reactivity in hypersensitivity pneumonitis serodiagnosis
Common peptide epitopes induce cross-reactivity in hypersensitivity pneumonitis serodiagnosis: The identification of common epitopes in orthologous immunogenic proteins from two microorganisms belonging to very different phylogenetic families, each involved in a specific form of HP, could help in developing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Toluene may contribute to epidermal barrier dysfunction through down-regulation of filaggrin expression by the STAT3 and ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
Toluene down-regulates filaggrin expression via the ERK and STAT3 – dependent pathways: We investigated the effect of toluene on the skin barrier. The present study suggests that toluene may contribute to epidermal barrier dysfunction through down-regulation of filaggrin expression by the STAT3 and ERK1/2...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Validation of the kohnen restless legs syndrome–quality of life instrument
Validation of the kohnen restless legs syndrome–quality of life instrument: • The Kohnen Restless Legs Syndrome–Quality of Life questionnaire (KRLS-QoL) is a specific 12-item instrument self-applied by RLS patients to measure quality of life.• The present study is aimed at performing a first formal validation...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Oral cancer: Deregulated molecular events and their use as biomarkers
Oral cancer: Deregulated molecular events and their use as biomarkers: The use of molecular markers to diagnose oral pre/cancerous lesions is not a new concept. Recent advances in modern screening techniques has opened the door and enabled identification of relevant targets aiming to exploit their potential...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Paranasal sinus osteomas
: Diagnosis and treatmentvia Revue de Stomatologie, de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Chirurgie OralePublication date: Available online 3 August 2016Source:Revue de Stomatologie, de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Chirurgie OraleAuthor(s): H. Chahed, H. Hachicha, R. Bachraoui, J. Marrakchi, A. Mediouni,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Oral health-related quality of life in patients with jaw deformities
Impact of orthognathic surgery on via Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPublication date: Available online 3 August 2016Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): K. Kurabe, T. Kojima, Y. Kato, I. Saito, T. KobayashiThe purpose of this study was to clarify the impact of orthognathic...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Low pitch tinnitus is more likely to be resolved after stapedotomy for patients with otosclerosis. High pitch tinnitus may not resolve even after closure of the Air-Bone Gap at tinnitus frequencies.
Does stapes surgery improve tinnitus in patients with otosclerosis?via ScienceDirect Publication: Brazilian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologySource:Brazilian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Onur Ismi, Osman Erdogan, Mesut Yesilova, Cengiz Ozcan, Didem Ovla, Kemal GorurIntroductionOtosclerosis (OS)...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Oral carcinoma : Narrow Band Imaging technique allows to assess potential vascular network abnormalities.
The diagnostic performance parameters of Narrow Band Imaging: A preclinical and clinical studyvia ScienceDirect Publication: Oral OncologyPublication date: September 2016Source:Oral Oncology, Volume 60Author(s): Giulia Ottaviani, Margherita Gobbo, Katia Rupel, Marta D’Ambros, Giuseppe Perinetti, Roberto...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The pruritus- and TH2-associated novel cytokine IL-31 induces a distinct transcriptional program in sensory neurons,
The pruritus- and TH2-associated cytokine IL-31 promotes growth of sensory nervesvia Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2Author(s): Micha Feld, Richard Garcia, Jörg Buddenkotte, Shintaro Katayama, Katherine...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are airborne particulates of less than 100 nm in aerodynamic diameter.
A work group report on ultrafine particles (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology): Why ambient ultrafine and engineered nanoparticles should receive special attention for possible adverse health outcomes in human subjectsvia Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublication date: August 2016Source:Journal...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
School children at risk of anaphylaxis and rate of adrenaline autoinjector activation
Statewide prevalence of school children at risk of anaphylaxis and rate of adrenaline autoinjector activation in Victorian government schools, Australiavia Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2Author(s): Paxton...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Novel vaccines targeting dendritic cells
 by coupling allergoids to nonoxidized mannan enhance allergen uptake and induce functional regulatory T cells through programmed death ligand 1via Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2Author(s): Sofía Sirvent,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
High-order hidden Markov model for piecewise linear processes and applications to speech recognition
High-order hidden Markov model for piecewise linear processes and applications to speech recognition: The hidden Markov models have been widely applied to systems with sequential data. However, the conditional independence of the state outputs will limit the output of a hidden Markov...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Oliver Sacks and migraine
Background Oliver Sacks (1933–2015) published a large number of books on a variety of neurological topics. Of these, numerous copies have been sold and they probably serve as the only or main source of information on neurological diseases for many persons without a medical background. His first book...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
A boy with bilateral SUNA: A case report
Background Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNA) is a primary headache characterized by frequent attacks of severe headaches in association with ipsilateral cranial autonomic features. SUNA is defined as a strictly unilateral pain and bilateral cases are very unusual, so secondary...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Speech recognition interference by the temporal and spectral properties of a single competing talker
Speech recognition interference by the temporal and spectral properties of a single competing talkerThis study investigated how speech recognition during speech-on-speech masking may be impaired due to the interaction between amplitude modulations of the target and competing talker. Young normal-hearing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Extranasal Telangiectasias
 A Retrospective Analysis of 38 Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Review of the Literature: Background/Aims: Extranasal telangiectasias are common amongst hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) patients. Telangiectasias can be found at sites like the external nose, lips, oral...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Cellular and molecular immunologic mechanisms in patients with atopic dermatitis
Cellular and molecular immunologic mechanisms in patients with atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex skin disease frequently associated with other diseases of the atopic diathesis. Recent evidence supports the concept that AD can also recognize other comorbidities, such as chronic inflammatory...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Multidisciplinary interventions in the management of atopic dermatitis
Multidisciplinary interventions in the management of atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common pediatric skin disease. AD has a significant effect on patient and family quality of life caused by intense pruritus, sleep disruption, dietary and nutritional concerns, and psychological...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Minimally Conscious State After Traumatic Brain Injury
The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Prediction of via World NeurosurgeryPublication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94Author(s): Weiwei Xu, Harpreet Kaur, Xiangyu Wang, Hengguo LiObjectiveTo establish a simple and feasible model of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for prediction...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Activity-dependent plasticity in the dorsal cochlear nucleus, in vivo, induced by brief sound exposure
Evidence of via Hearing ResearchAuthor(s): Y. Gao, N. Manzoor, J.A. KaltenbachThe purpose of the present study was to investigate the immediate effects of acute exposure to intense sound on spontaneous and stimulus-driven activity in the dorsal cochlear nucleus (DCN). We examined the levels of multi-...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Similar biological activity in skin prick test for Oralair® (8.200BAU) and Grazax®(6.200BAU) reinforces effective SLIT dosing level
Similar biological activity in skin prick test for Oralair® (8.200BAU) and Grazax®(6.200BAU) reinforces effective SLIT dosing level: Abstract In Europe, allergen extracts are standardized based on skin-prick wheal-size in 20-30 allergic subjects. To understand the biologic activity of clinically effective...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Motion of Tympanic Membrane in Otitis Media Model Measured by Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry
 in Guinea Pig via Hearing ResearchSource:Hearing ResearchAuthor(s): Xuelin Wang, Xiying Guan, Mario Pineda, Rong Z. GanOtitis media (OM) is an inflammatory or infectious disease of the middle ear. Acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME) are the two major types of OM. However, the...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Correlation of Superior Canal Dehiscence Surface Area With Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials, Audiometric Thresholds, and Dizziness Handicap.
Correlation of Superior Canal Dehiscence Surface Area With Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials, Audiometric Thresholds, and Dizziness Handicap.: Objective: To correlate objective measures of vestibular and audiometric function as well as subjective measures of dizziness handicap with the surface area...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Anatomic Variations in Temporal Bones Affect the Intensity of Nystagmus During Warm Caloric Irrigation.
Anatomic Variations in Temporal Bones Affect the Intensity of Nystagmus During Warm Caloric Irrigation.: Hypothesis: Anatomic variables within the mastoid will correlate with intensity of caloric responses.Background: During caloric irrigation, heat is transferred from the external auditory canal to...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Role of Facial Nerve Motor-Evoked Potential Ratio in Predicting Facial Nerve Function in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery Both Immediate and at 1 Year.
Role of Facial Nerve Motor-Evoked Potential Ratio in Predicting Facial Nerve Function in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery Both Immediate and at 1 Year.: Objective: To determine whether transcranial electrical stimulation-induced facial motor-evoked potential (FMEP) monitoring of the facial nerve (FN) during...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Effect of Round Window Sealants on Delayed Hearing Loss in a Guinea Pig Model of Cochlear Implantation.
The Effect of Round Window Sealants on Delayed Hearing Loss in a Guinea Pig Model of Cochlear Implantation.: Aim: To determine whether the type of material used to seal the cochlea after round window cochlear implantation influences delayed hearing loss.Background: Cochlear implants are now prescribed...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Electrode Location and Audiologic Performance After Cochlear Implantation
A Comparative Study Between Nucleus CI422 and CI512 Electrode Arrays.: Objectives: 1) Compare rates of scala tympani (ST) insertion between Nucleus CI422 Slim Straight electrodes and Nucleus CI512 Contour Advance electrodes; 2) examine audiometric performance with both electrode arrays, while controlling...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Tension Pneumocephalus Related to Spontaneous Skull Base Dehiscence in a Patient on BiPAP.
Tension Pneumocephalus Related to Spontaneous Skull Base Dehiscence in a Patient on BiPAP.:
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Drug Diffusion to the Apex of the Human Cochlea?
A Comment on "Kang WS, Nguyen K, McKenna CE, Sewell WF, McKenna MJ, Jung DH. Intracochlear Drug Delivery Through the Oval Window in Fresh Cadaveric Human Temporal Bones".:
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Experiences Engaging Healthcare When Dizzy.
Experiences Engaging Healthcare When Dizzy.: Objective: Dizziness is a common yet difficult symptom to manage in patients seeking medical care. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of participants with dizziness engaging the medical community for help.Patients: Five hundred twenty...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Quality of Information Available Via the Internet for Patients With Otological Conditions.
Quality of Information Available Via the Internet for Patients With Otological Conditions.: Objective: Evaluate the type, content, and quality of information available via the Internet for patients with common otological conditions.Methods: The Google search engine was used to generate responses for...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Detection of Saccular Endolymphatic Hydrops in Meniere's Disease Using a Modified Glycerol cVEMP Test in Combination With the Tuning Property Test.
Detection of Saccular Endolymphatic Hydrops in Meniere's Disease Using a Modified Glycerol cVEMP Test in Combination With the Tuning Property Test.: Objective: To determine the optimal method for detecting saccular endolymphatic hydrops (EH) in patients with Meniere's disease (MD) using a glycerol cervical...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Transcanal Endoscopic Ear Surgery for the Management of Congenital Ossicular Fixation.
Transcanal Endoscopic Ear Surgery for the Management of Congenital Ossicular Fixation.: Objectives: 1) To describe the technique for transcanal endoscopic management of congenital ossicular chain fixation. 2) To highlight the utility and outcomes of the endoscopic approach for management of congenital...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Underlying Mechanism of Preventing Facial Nerve Stimulation by Triphasic Pulse Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Users Assessed With Objective Measure.
The Underlying Mechanism of Preventing Facial Nerve Stimulation by Triphasic Pulse Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Users Assessed With Objective Measure.: Hypothesis: Triphasic pulse stimulation prevents from facial nerve stimulation (FNS) because of a different electromyographic input-output function...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
High Resolution MRI Shows Presence of Endolymphatic Hydrops in Patients Still Symptomatic After Endolymphatic Shunt Surgery.
High Resolution MRI Shows Presence of Endolymphatic Hydrops in Patients Still Symptomatic After Endolymphatic Shunt Surgery.: Objective: Endolymphatic hydrops has been well described in patients with Meniere's syndrome; however, causation has not been established. Decompression of the endolymphatic sac...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Prevalence of Barotrauma in Recreational Scuba Divers After Repetitive Saltwater Dives.
Prevalence of Barotrauma in Recreational Scuba Divers After Repetitive Saltwater Dives.: Introduction: The aim was to investigate the prevalence of middle ear barotrauma (MEB) and to establish risk factors of MEB after repeated saltwater dives.Methods: In this prospective observational cohort study 28...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Outer Hair Cell Molecular Protein, Prestin, as a Serum Biomarker for Hearing Loss
Proof of Concept.: Hypothesis: At present there are no serum biomarkers available to monitor cochlear health in those at risk of hearing loss. Outer hair cells (OHCs) play an important role in cochlear function and are one of the cellular elements most vulnerable to damage, such as acoustic trauma. We...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Penetrating Neck Injury Remnant Mimicking Chronic Cutaneous Neck Fistula.
Penetrating Neck Injury Remnant Mimicking Chronic Cutaneous Neck Fistula.:
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Assessment of Smell Function in Syndromic Craniosynostosis Patients.
Assessment of Smell Function in Syndromic Craniosynostosis Patients.: Craniosynostosis is defined as premature fusion of the cranial suture lines and is part of a syndrome in 15% to 40% of the patients. There is limited literature available regarding these children's ability to smell. Most of them will...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Symptomatic Giant Lipoma Under the Latissimus Muscle.
Symptomatic Giant Lipoma Under the Latissimus Muscle.: Lipoma is a common benign tumor derived from stroma that can arise in any location where fat is normally present. Giant lipoma is defined as a lesion that is >10 cm in length and weighs >1000 g. Axillary region might have been exposed to microtraumas...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Overcorrection of a Medial Orbital Wall Fracture Using the Endonasal Approach.
Overcorrection of a Medial Orbital Wall Fracture Using the Endonasal Approach.: Although the endonasal approach is frequently used, and the inadvertent displacement of a bone fragment into the orbital cavity is possible, no reports have yet described the overcorrection of medial orbital wall fractures...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Orbital Rehabilitation Implant-Retained: An Alternative to Adhesives Cutaneous Hypersensitivity.
Orbital Rehabilitation Implant-Retained: An Alternative to Adhesives Cutaneous Hypersensitivity.:
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Muscle Tension Line Groups Reconstruction in Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair.
Muscle Tension Line Groups Reconstruction in Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair.: Background: Bilateral cleft lip is considered to be the most difficult cleft lip to repair. More and more surgeries are concerned about the reconstruction of orbicularis muscle and the pursuit of philtrum shaping in bilateral cleft...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Caudal Septal Stabilization Suturing Technique to Treat Crooked Noses.
Caudal Septal Stabilization Suturing Technique to Treat Crooked Noses.: Aim: To rotate the nasal axis and septum to the midline using an L-strut graft and a novel caudal septal stabilization suturing technique to treat crooked noses.Patients and Methods: Thirty-six patients were included in the study....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Traumatic Fracture of the Premaxilla in the Bilateral Cleft Patient.
Traumatic Fracture of the Premaxilla in the Bilateral Cleft Patient.: Traumatic fracture of the premaxilla is a rare event, and there is minimal data regarding the presentation, management, and outcome of these patients. This article reports 2 patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate who each presented...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Descriptive Analysis of Sphenovomerine Suture and Its Importance in Neurosurgery.
Descriptive Analysis of Sphenovomerine Suture and Its Importance in Neurosurgery.: Purpose: Articulation of rostrum of sphenoid bone with alae of vomer forms a schindylesis type of joint. The circumference of this joint, called sphenovomerine suture (SVS), is very important in establishing a reliable...

OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Sunken Eye Induced by Superior Orbital Wall Defect After Craniofacial Surgery.
Sunken Eye Induced by Superior Orbital Wall Defect After Craniofacial Surgery.: Enophthalmos after a ventriculo-peritoneal (V-P) shunt placement is very rare. Previous defects of the orbital wall with intracranial hypotension can cause enophthalmos after V-P shunting. The authors present 2 patients of...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Unilateral Isolated Naso-Ocular Cleft Treated by a Rotation-Advancement Technique.
A rare Case of The isolated naso-ocular cleft is rare. In this article, the authors report an extremely rare case of unilateral isolated naso-ocular cleft. And a new rotation-advancement technique was used in repair. Result was satisfied, especially the esthetical scar location. But if an upper lid flap...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Lobular Capillary Hemangioma Originating From the Posterior Portion of the Inferior Turbinate.
Lobular Capillary Hemangioma Originating From the Posterior Portion of the Inferior Turbinate.:
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Thinking Socially: Teaching Social Knowledge to Foster Social Behavioral Change
This article addresses the complexity of what it means to "be social" from the perspective of social thinking. This perspective recognizes social cognitive processing abilities as the foundation for social knowledge and, in turn, social behaviors. The article further describes variables that influence...
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A Cross-sectional Study of Shared Attention by Children With Autism and Typically Developing Children in an Inclusive Preschool Setting
This study examined the ways in which young children with autism and typical children focus their engagement with objects and people (peers and adults) in an inclusive preschool setting. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted of 30 typical children and 30 children with autism, with 10 different children...
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Issue Editor Foreword: A Developmental Framework for Evidence-Based Practices for the Autism Spectrum
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From the Editor: Looking Deeper Into Developmental Patterns in Autism
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Writing Instruction and Self-Regulation for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may struggle to self-regulate their learning, and such difficulty may be especially notable in the area of written expression. One intervention that has explored self-regulation in writing is the self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) approach. In this...
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Words Are Not Enough: Providing the Context for Social Communication and Interaction
This article elucidates the unfolding of 3 phases of cognitive development through which typical children move during the first 2 years of life to illuminate the interrelationships among early cognition, communicative intention, and word-learning strategies. The resulting theoretical framework makes...
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Cellular and molecular immunologic mechanisms in patients with atopic dermatitis
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Thomas Werfel, Jean-Pierre Allam, Tilo Biedermann, Kilian Eyerich, Stefanie Gilles, Emma Guttman-Yassky, Wolfram Hoetzenecker, Edward Knol, Hans-Uwe Simon, Andreas Wollenberg, Thomas Bieber,...
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Multidisciplinary interventions in the management of atopic dermatitis
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 http://ift.tt/2aNCEvv
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
A work group report on ultrafine particles (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology): Why ambient ultrafine and engineered nanoparticles should receive special attention for possible adverse health outcomes in human subjects
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Ning Li, Steve Georas, Neil Alexis, Patricia Fritz, Tian Xia, Marc A. Williams, Elliott Horner, Andre Nel Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are airborne particulates of less than 100 nm in aerodynamic...
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Assessment of corticosteroid response in pediatric patients with severe asthma by using a multidomain approach
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Cara J. Bossley, Louise Fleming, Nicola Ullmann, Atul Gupta, Alexandra Adams, Prasad Nagakumar, Andrew Bush, Sejal Saglani BackgroundThere is no agreed upon definition of systemic corticosteroid...
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Statewide prevalence of school children at risk of anaphylaxis and rate of adrenaline autoinjector activation in Victorian government schools, Australia
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Paxton Loke, Jennifer Koplin, Cara Beck, Michael Field, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Mimi L.K. Tang, Katrina J. Allen BackgroundThe prevalence of school students at risk of anaphylaxis in Victoria...
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Novel vaccines targeting dendritic cells by coupling allergoids to nonoxidized mannan enhance allergen uptake and induce functional regulatory T cells through programmed death ligand 1
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Sofía Sirvent, Irene Soria, Cristina Cirauqui, Bárbara Cases, Ana I. Manzano, Carmen M. Diez-Rivero, Pedro A. Reche, Juan López-Relaño, Eduardo Martínez-Naves, F. Javier Cañada, Jesús Jiménez-Barbero,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
High-order hidden Markov model for piecewise linear processes and applications to speech recognition
The hidden Markov models have been widely applied to systems with sequential data. However, the conditional independence of the state outputs will limit the output of a hidden Markov model to be a piecewise constant random sequence, which is not a good approximation for many real processes. In this...
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Speech recognition interference by the temporal and spectral properties of a single competing talkera)
This study investigated how speech recognition during speech-on-speech masking may be impaired due to the interaction between amplitude modulations of the target and competing talker. Young normal-hearing adults were tested in a competing talker paradigm where the target and/or competing talker was...
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Extranasal Telangiectasias: A Retrospective Analysis of 38 Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Review of the Literature
Background/Aims: Extranasal telangiectasias are common amongst hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) patients. Telangiectasias can be found at sites like the external nose, lips, oral cavity and fingers. Although not life threatening, they can be annoying for patients and lead to bleeding in some...
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Multidisciplinary interventions in the management of atopic dermatitis
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Jennifer S. LeBovidge, Wendy Elverson, Karol G. Timmons, Elena B. Hawryluk, Corinna Rea, Margaret Lee, Lynda C. Schneider Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common pediatric skin disease....
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Advances in asthma 2015: Across the lifespan
Publication date: August 2016Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 138, Issue 2 Author(s): Andrew H. Liu, William C. Anderson, Cullen M. Dutmer, Daniel A. Searing, Stanley J. Szefler In 2015, progress in understanding asthma ranged from insights to asthma inception, exacerbations,...
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Prevalence of Voice Disorders in Iranian Primary School Students
The voice is the sound produced by vibration of our vocal cords and has an important role in verbal communication. A child's voice disorder may significantly impair his or her ability to be heard and understood. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of voice disorders in primary school...
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Effects of Coaching and Repeated Trials on Maximum Phonational Frequency Range in Children
Maximum phonational frequency range (MPFR) is the frequency range from the lowest to the highest pitch that an individual can produce. This study investigated the effects of coaching and repeated trials on MPFR in a group of school-age children. from Speech via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2auk1tH...
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Generalization of Phonetic Detail: Cross-Segmental, Within-Category Priming of VOT.
Generalization of Phonetic Detail: Cross-Segmental, Within-Category Priming of VOT. Lang Speech. 2015 Dec;58(Pt 4):549-62 Authors: Levi SV Abstract The current study examined whether fine-grained phonetic detail (voice onset time (VOT)) of one segment (/p/ or /k/) generalizes to a different segment...
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Abstract and Lexically Specific Information in Sound Patterns: Evidence from /r/-sandhi in Rhotic and Non-rhotic Varieties of English.
Abstract and Lexically Specific Information in Sound Patterns: Evidence from /r/-sandhi in Rhotic and Non-rhotic Varieties of English. Lang Speech. 2015 Dec;58(Pt 4):522-48 Authors: Cohen-Goldberg AM Abstract Phonological theories differ as to whether phonological knowledge is abstract (e.g., phonemic),...
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Asking or Telling--Real-time Processing of Prosodically Distinguished Questions and Statements.
Asking or Telling--Real-time Processing of Prosodically Distinguished Questions and Statements. Lang Speech. 2015 Dec;58(Pt 4):474-501 Authors: Heeren WF, Bibyk SA, Gunlogson C, Tanenhaus MK Abstract We introduce a targeted language game approach using the visual world, eye-movement paradigm to...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Ability to solve riddles in patients with speech and language impairments after stroke.
Ability to solve riddles in patients with speech and language impairments after stroke. Srp Arh Celok Lek. 2016 Mar-Apr;144(3-4):158-64 Authors: Savić G Abstract INTRODUCTION: Successful riddle solving requires recognition of the meaning of words, attention, concentration, memory, connectivity...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Big Data Sensors of Organic Advocacy: The Case of Leonardo DiCaprio and Climate Change.
Related Articles Big Data Sensors of Organic Advocacy: The Case of Leonardo DiCaprio and Climate Change. PLoS One. 2016;11(8):e0159885 Authors: Leas EC, Althouse BM, Dredze M, Obradovich N, Fowler JH, Noar SM, Allem JP, Ayers JW Abstract The strategies that experts have used to share information...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Cross-linguistic patterns in the acquisition of quantifiers.
Related Articles Cross-linguistic patterns in the acquisition of quantifiers. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016 Aug 1; Authors: Katsos N, Cummins C, Ezeizabarrena MJ, Gavarró A, Kuvač Kraljević J, Hrzica G, Grohmann KK, Skordi A, Jensen de López K, Sundahl L, van Hout A, Hollebrandse B, Overweg J,...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
A Semantic Corpus Comparison Analysis of Couple-Focused Interventions for Problematic Alcohol Use.
Related Articles A Semantic Corpus Comparison Analysis of Couple-Focused Interventions for Problematic Alcohol Use. Clin Psychol Psychother. 2016 Aug 2; Authors: Soriano EC, Rentscher KE, Rohrbaugh MJ, Mehl MR Abstract Incorporating spouses into interventions for problematic alcohol use is associated...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
[The auditory analysis in the context of the problem of medico-criminalistic identification of the speaker].
Related Articles [The auditory analysis in the context of the problem of medico-criminalistic identification of the speaker]. Sud Med Ekspert. 2016 Mar-Apr;59(2):24-6 Authors: Kaganov ASh Abstract This article was designed to discuss the theoretical foundations and methodological basis of the...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Posterior Pharyngeal Flap for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Patients: A New L-Shaped Flap.
Related Articles Posterior Pharyngeal Flap for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Patients: A New L-Shaped Flap. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jan;27(1):204-8 Authors: Elsheikh E, El-Anwar MW Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe and assess the results of central inset L-shaped posterior pharyngeal flap (PF) for...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
High-order hidden Markov model for piecewise linear processes and applications to speech recognition
The hidden Markov models have been widely applied to systems with sequential data. However, the conditional independence of the state outputs will limit the output of a hidden Markov model to be a piecewise constant random sequence, which is not a good approximation for many real processes. In this...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Speech recognition interference by the temporal and spectral properties of a single competing talkera)
This study investigated how speech recognition during speech-on-speech masking may be impaired due to the interaction between amplitude modulations of the target and competing talker. Young normal-hearing adults were tested in a competing talker paradigm where the target and/or competing talker was...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Helicobacter pylori infection contributes to placental impairment in preeclampsia: basic and clinical evidences
Abstract Background Preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Epidemiological association between Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection and PE onset has been widely shown. The aim of this study was to analyze a possible correlation between Hp infection and...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Serum cell death biomarker mirrors liver cancer regression after transarterial chemoembolisation
Summary Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents an increasing health problem with limited therapeutic options. In patients with intermediate disease stage, transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) is widely applied. Treatment response is routinely assessed by imaging techniques according...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Creation of a model to predict survival in patients with refractory coeliac disease using a multinational registry
Summary Background Refractory coeliac disease is a severe complication of coeliac disease with heterogeneous outcome. Aim To create a prognostic model to estimate survival of patients with refractory coeliac disease. Methods We evaluated predictors of 5-year mortality using...


Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Sour taste increases swallowing and prolongs hemodymamic responses in the cortical swallowing network
Sour stimuli have been shown to upregulate swallowing in patients and in healthy volunteers. However, such changes may be dependent on taste-induced increases in salivary flow. Other mechanisms include genetic taster status (Bartoshuk et al., 2004) and differences between sour and other tastes. We investigated...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
High fidelity optical excitation of cortico-cortical projections at physiological frequencies
Optogenetic activation of axons is a powerful approach for determining the synaptic properties and impact of long-range projections both in vivo and in vitro. However, due to the difficulty of measuring activity in axons, our knowledge of the reliability of optogenetic axonal stimulation has relied on...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Cerebellar tDCS Dissociates the Timing of Perceptual Decisions from Perceptual Change in Speech
Neuroimaging studies suggest that the cerebellum might play a role in both speech perception and speech perceptual learning. However, it remains unclear what this role is: does the cerebellum directly contribute to the perceptual decision? Or does it contribute to the timing of perceptual decisions?...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Losing touch: age-related changes in plantar skin sensitivity, lower-limb cutaneous reflex strength, and postural stability in older adults.
Age-related changes in the density, morphology, and physiology of plantar cutaneous receptors negatively impact the quality and quantity of balance-relevant information arising from the foot soles. Plantar perceptual sensitivity declines with age, and may predict postural instability; however, alteration...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
The Effect of Phenytoin on Sodium Conductances in Rat Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Neurons
The anti-epileptic drug phenytoin (PHT) is thought to reduce the excitability of neural tissue by stabilising sodium channels (NaV) in inactivated states (Rogawski and Loscher 2004). It has been suggested the fast inactivated state ("IF") is the main target (Kuo and Bean, 1994), though slow inactivation...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Spatial spread of local field potential is band-pass in the primary visual cortex
Local Field Potential (LFP) is a valuable tool in understanding brain function and in brain-machine-interfacing applications. However, there is no consensus on the spatial extent of cortex that contributes to the LFP (its "spatial spread"), with different studies reporting values between a few hundred...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Responses of Non-Eye Movement Central Vestibular Neurons to Sinusoidal Yaw Rotation in Compensated Macaques after Unilateral Semicircular Canal Plugging
After vestibular labyrinth injury, behavioral measures of vestibular performance recover to variable degrees (vestibular compensation). Central neuronal responses after unilateral labyrinthectomy (UL), which eliminates both afferent resting activity and sensitivity to movement, have been well studied....
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors facilitate excitation of developing CA1 pyramidal neurons
The hippocampus plays a key role in learning and memory. The normal development and mature function of hippocampal networks supporting these cognitive functions depends on afferent cholinergic neurotransmission mediated by nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. While it is well-established that nicotinic...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Mechanical effort predicts the selection of ankle over hip strategies in non-stepping postural responses
Experimental studies have shown that a continuum of ankle and hip strategies is used to restore posture following an external perturbation. Postural responses can be modeled by feedback control with feedback gains that optimize a specific objective. On the one hand, feedback gains that minimize effort...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Motor outcomes of feedback delays and implicit/explicit strategy use: experimental considerations and clinical implications
In the following, we reviewed Brudner and colleagues, "Delayed feedback during sensorimotor learning selectively disrupts adaptation, but not strategy use" (J. Neurophysiol, 2016). This paper evaluates the impact of temporal constraints on learning strategies with varying sources of feedback, including...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Rate modulation of human anconeus motor units during high-intensity dynamic elbow extensions
Investigations of high-intensity isometric fatiguing protocols report decreases in motor unit firing rates (MUFRs), but little is known regarding changes in MUFRs following fatigue induced by high-intensity dynamic contractions. Our purpose was to evaluate MUFRs of the anconeus (an accessory elbow extensor)...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
The slow component of pulmonary O2 uptake accompanies peripheral muscle fatigue during high-intensity exercise
During constant-power output (PO) exercise above lactate threshold (LT), pulmonary O2 uptake (Vo2p) features a developing slow component (Vo2pSC). This progressive increase in O2 cost of exercise is suggested to be related to the effects of muscle fatigue development. We hypothesized that peripheral...
Physiology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Effect of 23-day muscle disuse on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ properties and contractility in human type I and type II skeletal muscle fibers
Inactivity negatively impacts on skeletal muscle function mainly through muscle atrophy. However, recent evidence suggests that the quality of individual muscle fibers is also altered. This study examined the effects of 23 days of unilateral lower limb suspension (ULLS) on specific force and sarcoplasmic...
Human Diseases
Nasal inflammation and its response to local glucocorticoid regular treatment in patients with persistent non-allergic rhinitis: a pilot study
AbstractBackgroundThe pathogenesis of non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) is still largely unknown. Furthermore, it is unclear whether there is a correlation between the effect of nasal glucocorticoids on nasal inflammation and on nasal symptoms and quality of life.MethodsIn this pilot study we recruited 12...
Jaypee Journals by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Multidrug-Resistant Aeromonas veronii Recovered from Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) in China: Prevalence and Mechanisms of Fluoroquinolone Resistance.
Related Articles Multidrug-Resistant Aeromonas veronii Recovered from Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) in China: Prevalence and Mechanisms of Fluoroquinolone Resistance. Microb Drug Resist. 2016 Aug 2; Authors: Yang Q, Zhao M, Wang KY, Wang J, He Y, Wang EL, Liu T, Chen DF, Lai W Abstract...
Jaypee Journals by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Bacteriocins: Not Only Antibacterial Agents.
Related Articles Bacteriocins: Not Only Antibacterial Agents. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins. 2016 Aug 1; Authors: Drider D, Bendali F, Naghmouchi K, Chikindas ML Abstract This commentary was aimed at shedding light on the multifunction of bacteriocins mainly those produced by lactic acid bacteria....
Jaypee Journals by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Reduced susceptibilities to biocides and resistance to antibiotics in food-associated bacteria following exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds.
Related Articles Reduced susceptibilities to biocides and resistance to antibiotics in food-associated bacteria following exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds. J Appl Microbiol. 2016 Aug 2; Authors: Soumet C, Méheust D, Pissavin C, Le Grandois P, Frémaux B, Feurer C, Le Roux A, Denis M, Maris...
Jaypee Journals by Sfakianakis G. Alexandros
Oral Presentations 2016 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Chicago, IL • April 30-May 4, 2016 Published online April 1, 2016; DOI: 10.3171/2016.4.JNS.AANS2016abstracts.
Related Articles Oral Presentations 2016 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Chicago, IL • April 30-May 4, 2016 Published online April 1, 2016; DOI: 10.3171/2016.4.JNS.AANS2016abstracts. J Neurosurg. 2016 Apr;124(4):A1146-A1209 Authors: PMID: 27482997 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] http://ift.tt/2aTYPyb
Κοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική
“An assessment of the compliance of systematic review articles published in craniofacial surgery with the PRISMA statement guidelines: A systematic review”
Systematic review evidence is increasing within craniofacial surgery. Compliance with recognised reporting guidelines for systematic review evidence has not been assessed. http://ift.tt/2b3OEpV
Κοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική
Does CBCT scans alter surgical treatment plans? Comparison of preoperative surgical diagnosis using panoramic versus cone-beam CT images
Cone beam CT and/or panoramic images are often required for a successful diagnosis in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate if 3D diagnostic imaging information had a significant impact on the decision process in six different classes of surgical indications. http://ift.tt/2avKqeH
Melanoma by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Liver resection for non-colorectal non-neuroendocrine metastases
ObjectiveLiver resections for non-colorectal non-neuroendocrine liver metastases (NCNELM) are gaining popularity. This study examines the outcomes of liver resections in patients with NCNELM in an Australian hospital.MethodA database search identified 21 attempted liver resections on 20 patients (12...
Thyroid Disorders by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Activity and Safety of Sunitinib in Patients with Advanced Radioiodine Refractory Thyroid Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis of 57 Patients
Thyroid Aug 2016, Vol. 26, No. 8: 1085-1092. from thyroid via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2awVq8T via IFTTT
Evolution of a gene
HLA-B*57: 01 genotyping in the prevention of hypersensitivity to abacavir: 5 years of experience
Introduction: Most of the cost-effectiveness analyses are based on estimations to make decisions on the future implementation of a test. However, the model should be verified with real data to prove that previous estimations have been successfully fulfilled. Objective: To study the economic impact of...
Thyroid Disorders by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Quality-of-Life Impairments Persist Six Months After Treatment of Graves' Hyperthyroidism and Toxic Nodular Goiter: A Prospective Cohort Study
Thyroid Aug 2016, Vol. 26, No. 8: 1010-1018. from thyroid via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2awUCRB via IFTTT
Thyroid Disorders by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Follicular and Diffuse Sclerosing Variant Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas as Independent Predictive Factors of Loco-Regional Recurrence: A Comparison Study Using Propensity Score Matching
Thyroid Aug 2016, Vol. 26, No. 8: 1077-1084. from thyroid via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2auQsbJ via IFTTT
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Radiation-Induced Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Is Associated with Improved Overall Survival but Not Thyroid Cancer–Specific Mortality or Disease-Free Survival
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Response to ‘Letter to the Editor’: The Clinical Value of 124I PET/CT Imaging in Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Aug 2016, Vol. 26, No. 8: 1142-1143. from thyroid via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2auPT1s via IFTTT
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Changes in Thyroid Hormone Levels Within the Normal and/or Subclinical Hyper- or Hypothyroid Range Do Not Affect Circulating Irisin Levels in Humans
Thyroid Aug 2016, Vol. 26, No. 8: 1039-1045. from thyroid via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2ajEbcB via IFTTT
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Future Meetings
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Iodinated Contrast Media–Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in Euthyroid Nodular Goiter Patients
Thyroid Aug 2016, Vol. 26, No. 8: 1030-1038. from thyroid via a.lsfakia on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2ajEHYq via IFTTT
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Responses of Non-Eye Movement Central Vestibular Neurons to Sinusoidal Yaw Rotation in Compensated Macaques after Unilateral Semicircular Canal Plugging
After vestibular labyrinth injury, behavioral measures of vestibular performance recover to variable degrees (vestibular compensation). Central neuronal responses after unilateral labyrinthectomy (UL), which eliminates both afferent resting activity and sensitivity to movement, have been well studied....
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
High fidelity optical excitation of cortico-cortical projections at physiological frequencies
Optogenetic activation of axons is a powerful approach for determining the synaptic properties and impact of long-range projections both in vivo and in vitro. However, due to the difficulty of measuring activity in axons, our knowledge of the reliability of optogenetic axonal stimulation has relied on...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Losing touch: age-related changes in plantar skin sensitivity, lower-limb cutaneous reflex strength, and postural stability in older adults.
Age-related changes in the density, morphology, and physiology of plantar cutaneous receptors negatively impact the quality and quantity of balance-relevant information arising from the foot soles. Plantar perceptual sensitivity declines with age, and may predict postural instability; however, alteration...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Natural Compounds as Inhibitors of Tyrosyl-tRNA Synthetase
Microbial Drug Resistance , Vol. 0, No. 0. from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aVIJ78 via IFTTT
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Spatial spread of local field potential is band-pass in the primary visual cortex
Local Field Potential (LFP) is a valuable tool in understanding brain function and in brain-machine-interfacing applications. However, there is no consensus on the spatial extent of cortex that contributes to the LFP (its "spatial spread"), with different studies reporting values between a few hundred...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors facilitate excitation of developing CA1 pyramidal neurons
The hippocampus plays a key role in learning and memory. The normal development and mature function of hippocampal networks supporting these cognitive functions depends on afferent cholinergic neurotransmission mediated by nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. While it is well-established that nicotinic...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Cerebellar tDCS Dissociates the Timing of Perceptual Decisions from Perceptual Change in Speech
Neuroimaging studies suggest that the cerebellum might play a role in both speech perception and speech perceptual learning. However, it remains unclear what this role is: does the cerebellum directly contribute to the perceptual decision? Or does it contribute to the timing of perceptual decisions?...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Motor outcomes of feedback delays and implicit/explicit strategy use: experimental considerations and clinical implications
In the following, we reviewed Brudner and colleagues, "Delayed feedback during sensorimotor learning selectively disrupts adaptation, but not strategy use" (J. Neurophysiol, 2016). This paper evaluates the impact of temporal constraints on learning strategies with varying sources of feedback, including...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Sour taste increases swallowing and prolongs hemodymamic responses in the cortical swallowing network
Sour stimuli have been shown to upregulate swallowing in patients and in healthy volunteers. However, such changes may be dependent on taste-induced increases in salivary flow. Other mechanisms include genetic taster status (Bartoshuk et al., 2004) and differences between sour and other tastes. We investigated...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Mechanical effort predicts the selection of ankle over hip strategies in non-stepping postural responses
Experimental studies have shown that a continuum of ankle and hip strategies is used to restore posture following an external perturbation. Postural responses can be modeled by feedback control with feedback gains that optimize a specific objective. On the one hand, feedback gains that minimize effort...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
The Effect of Phenytoin on Sodium Conductances in Rat Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Neurons
The anti-epileptic drug phenytoin (PHT) is thought to reduce the excitability of neural tissue by stabilising sodium channels (NaV) in inactivated states (Rogawski and Loscher 2004). It has been suggested the fast inactivated state ("IF") is the main target (Kuo and Bean, 1994), though slow inactivation...
Disaster Medicine
Psychosocial Problems among Adolescent Students: An Exploratory Study in the Central Region of Nepal
Bihungum Bista, Pushpa Thapa, Diksha Sapkota, Suman B. Singh, Paras K. Pokharel http://ift.tt/2awadDB
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Petroclival Chondrosarcoma: A Multicenter Review of 55 Cases and New Staging System
Objective: To analyze clinical outcomes after treatment of petroclival chondrosarcoma and to propose a novel staging system. Study Design: Retrospective case review, 1995 to 2015. Setting: Multicenter study. Patients: Consecutive patients with histopathologically proven petroclival chondrosarcoma. Intervention(s):...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
How Often Does Stapedectomy for Otosclerosis Result in Endolymphatic Hydrops?
Objectives: 1) To evaluate the long-term (≥10 year) clinical incidence of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) after stapedectomy for otosclerosis, using low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss (LFSNHL) as a marker for EH. 2) To determine the histologic incidence of EH in human temporal bone specimens (TBS) with...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Stapedotomy With Adipose Tissue Seal: Hearing Outcomes, Incidence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss, and Comparison to Alternative Techniques
Objective: To evaluate hearing outcomes and incidence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) after stapedotomy with adipose tissue seal, and to compare adipose tissue sealing with alternative techniques. Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Tertiary referral center. Patients: Primary stapedotomy...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
In Memoriam: John K. Niparko, MD, 1954 to 2016
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Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Effect of Simulated Mastoid Obliteration on the Mechanical Output of Electromagnetic Transducers
Background: The electromagnetic transducers of implantable middle ear hearing devices or direct acoustic cochlear implants (DACIs) are intended for implantation in an air-filled middle ear cavity. When implanted in an obliterated radical mastoid cavity, they would be surrounded by fatty tissue of unknown...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Long-term Results of ABI in Children With Severe Inner Ear Malformations
Objective: To report the long-term outcomes of children who received auditory brainstem implant (ABI) because of severe inner ear malformations. Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Tertiary referral otolaryngology clinic. Subjects and Methods: Between July 2006 and October 2014, 60 children...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Tinnitus Treatment Trends
Objective: The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recently published guidelines on the treatment of tinnitus. This paper examines the possible impact of those guidelines on otologic practice. Design: A survey was sent to the members of the American Neurotology Society...

Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
TeleAudiology in the Veterans Health Administration
Objective: To assess effectiveness of TeleAudiology for hearing aid services. Study Design: Retrospective case-control. Setting: Ambulatory Veterans Health Administration and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Patients: 42,697 veterans who received hearing aids from January through September,...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Cochlear Patency After Transmastoid Labyrinthectomy for Ménière's Syndrome
Objective: Labyrinthectomy is considered the “gold standard” in the treatment of intractable vertigo attacks because of Ménière's Disease (MD) but sacrifices all residual hearing. Interest in auditory rehabilitation has lead to cochlear implantation in some patients. Concern remains that the cochlear...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
A Systematic Review on Complications of Tissue Preservation Surgical Techniques in Percutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
Objective: To investigate skin-related postoperative complications from tissue preservation approaches in percutaneous bone conduction device (BCD) implantations. Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Study Selection: We identified studies on BCDs including the opted surgical technique...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Association of External and Middle Ear Anomaly and Mandibular Morphology in Congenital Microtia
Objective: To investigate the relationship between the severity of ear anomaly and mandibular dysplasia in congenital microtia. Study Design: Retrospective case review. Setting: Sapporo Medical University Hospital. Patients: Congenital microtia: 44 patients over a period of 4 years. Interventions: The...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Prevalence of Cochlear-Facial Dehiscence in a Study of 1,020 Temporal Bone Specimens
Objective: To determine the prevalence of cochlear-facial dehiscence (CFD) and to examine the influence of otic capsule area, age, sex, and race on CFD. Study Design: Descriptive study of archived temporal bone specimens. Materials and Methods: Targeted sections from 1,020 temporal bone specimens were...
Audiology by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Focal Endolymphatic Hydrops as Seen in the Pars Inferior of the Human Inner Ear
Hypothesis: Endolymphatic hydrops of the human inner ear may be localized focally in the pars inferior of the human inner ear. Background: Endolymphatic hydrops may be found in the human inner ear in patients who in life had suffered from Ménière's syndrome or a variety of other disorders. The degree...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Rate modulation of human anconeus motor units during high-intensity dynamic elbow extensions
Investigations of high-intensity isometric fatiguing protocols report decreases in motor unit firing rates (MUFRs), but little is known regarding changes in MUFRs following fatigue induced by high-intensity dynamic contractions. Our purpose was to evaluate MUFRs of the anconeus (an accessory elbow extensor)...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
The slow component of pulmonary O2 uptake accompanies peripheral muscle fatigue during high-intensity exercise
During constant-power output (PO) exercise above lactate threshold (LT), pulmonary O2 uptake (Vo2p) features a developing slow component (Vo2pSC). This progressive increase in O2 cost of exercise is suggested to be related to the effects of muscle fatigue development. We hypothesized that peripheral...
Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026
Effect of 23-day muscle disuse on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ properties and contractility in human type I and type II skeletal muscle fibers
Inactivity negatively impacts on skeletal muscle function mainly through muscle atrophy. However, recent evidence suggests that the quality of individual muscle fibers is also altered. This study examined the effects of 23 days of unilateral lower limb suspension (ULLS) on specific force and sarcoplasmic...
Hearing and Balance
Tinnitus Treatment Trends
Objective: The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recently published guidelines on the treatment of tinnitus. This paper examines the possible impact of those guidelines on otologic practice. Design: A survey was sent to the members of the American Neurotology Society...
Hearing and Balance
How Often Does Stapedectomy for Otosclerosis Result in Endolymphatic Hydrops?
Objectives: 1) To evaluate the long-term (≥10 year) clinical incidence of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) after stapedectomy for otosclerosis, using low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss (LFSNHL) as a marker for EH. 2) To determine the histologic incidence of EH in human temporal bone specimens (TBS) with...
Hearing and Balance
In Memoriam: John K. Niparko, MD, 1954 to 2016
No abstract available from #Audiology via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/29JZDY5 via IFTTT
Hearing and Balance
Long-term Results of ABI in Children With Severe Inner Ear Malformations
Objective: To report the long-term outcomes of children who received auditory brainstem implant (ABI) because of severe inner ear malformations. Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Tertiary referral otolaryngology clinic. Subjects and Methods: Between July 2006 and October 2014, 60 children...
Hearing and Balance
TeleAudiology in the Veterans Health Administration
Objective: To assess effectiveness of TeleAudiology for hearing aid services. Study Design: Retrospective case-control. Setting: Ambulatory Veterans Health Administration and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Patients: 42,697 veterans who received hearing aids from January through September,...
Hearing and Balance
A Systematic Review on Complications of Tissue Preservation Surgical Techniques in Percutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
Objective: To investigate skin-related postoperative complications from tissue preservation approaches in percutaneous bone conduction device (BCD) implantations. Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Study Selection: We identified studies on BCDs including the opted surgical technique...
Hearing and Balance
Prevalence of Cochlear-Facial Dehiscence in a Study of 1,020 Temporal Bone Specimens
Objective: To determine the prevalence of cochlear-facial dehiscence (CFD) and to examine the influence of otic capsule area, age, sex, and race on CFD. Study Design: Descriptive study of archived temporal bone specimens. Materials and Methods: Targeted sections from 1,020 temporal bone specimens were...
Hearing and Balance
Petroclival Chondrosarcoma: A Multicenter Review of 55 Cases and New Staging System
Objective: To analyze clinical outcomes after treatment of petroclival chondrosarcoma and to propose a novel staging system. Study Design: Retrospective case review, 1995 to 2015. Setting: Multicenter study. Patients: Consecutive patients with histopathologically proven petroclival chondrosarcoma. Intervention(s):...
Hearing and Balance
Cochlear Patency After Transmastoid Labyrinthectomy for Ménière's Syndrome
Objective: Labyrinthectomy is considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of intractable vertigo attacks because of Ménière's Disease (MD) but sacrifices all residual hearing. Interest in auditory rehabilitation has lead to cochlear implantation in some patients. Concern remains that the cochlear...
Hearing and Balance
The Effect of Simulated Mastoid Obliteration on the Mechanical Output of Electromagnetic Transducers
Background: The electromagnetic transducers of implantable middle ear hearing devices or direct acoustic cochlear implants (DACIs) are intended for implantation in an air-filled middle ear cavity. When implanted in an obliterated radical mastoid cavity, they would be surrounded by fatty tissue of unknown...
Hearing and Balance
The Association of External and Middle Ear Anomaly and Mandibular Morphology in Congenital Microtia
Objective: To investigate the relationship between the severity of ear anomaly and mandibular dysplasia in congenital microtia. Study Design: Retrospective case review. Setting: Sapporo Medical University Hospital. Patients: Congenital microtia: 44 patients over a period of 4 years. Interventions: The...
Hearing and Balance
Stapedotomy With Adipose Tissue Seal: Hearing Outcomes, Incidence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss, and Comparison to Alternative Techniques
Objective: To evaluate hearing outcomes and incidence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) after stapedotomy with adipose tissue seal, and to compare adipose tissue sealing with alternative techniques. Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Tertiary referral center. Patients: Primary stapedotomy...
The Oesophagus
Infectious Complications after Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery: In Search of Improvable Risk Factors.
Related Articles Infectious Complications after Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery: In Search of Improvable Risk Factors. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2016 Aug 2; Authors: Smit LC, Bruins MJ, Patijn GA, Ruijs GJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Major resections for esophageal, gastric, hepatic, pancreatic, and colorectal...
The Oesophagus
PKC iota promotes cellular proliferation by accelerated G1/S transition via interaction with CDK7 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Related Articles PKC iota promotes cellular proliferation by accelerated G1/S transition via interaction with CDK7 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Tumour Biol. 2016 Aug 1; Authors: Ni S, Chen L, Li M, Zhao W, Shan X, Wu M, Cheng J, Liang L, Wang Y, Jiang W, Zhang J, Ni R Abstract Protein...
The Oesophagus
The Relationship Between Gastric and Esophageal Cancers in Italy.
Related Articles The Relationship Between Gastric and Esophageal Cancers in Italy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Aug;111(8):1201-2 Authors: Crocetti E, Mancini S, Ravaioli A, Giuliani O, Bucchi L, Falcini F PMID: 27481421 [PubMed - in process] from pubmed: esophageal cancer http://ift.tt/2aU9BEA...
Human Diseases
Estimating drift of airborne pesticides during orchard spraying using active Open Path FTIR
Publication date: October 2016Source:Atmospheric Environment, Volume 142Author(s): Oz Kira, Raphael Linker, Yael DubowskiThe use of pesticides is important to ensure food security around the world. Unfortunately, exposure to pesticides is harmful to human health and the environment. This study suggests...
Human Diseases
Particles exposure while sitting at bus stops of hot and humid Singapore
Publication date: October 2016Source:Atmospheric Environment, Volume 142Author(s): Erik Velasco, Sok Huang TanTransport microenvironments represent hotspots of personal exposure to airborne toxics, particularly of ultrafine particles. Thus, a large exposure may be experienced during daily commuting trips....
Human Diseases
Anterior decompression with fusion vs. posterior decompression with fusion for massive cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament with a ≥50% canal occupying ratio: a multi-center retrospective study
Previous studies have shown that compared to laminoplasty, anterior decompression with fusion (ADF) is superior for postoperative neurological improvement in patients with massive cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) with a ≥50% canal occupying ratio. However, it is unknown...
Human Diseases
Comparison of fusion rate and clinical results between CaO-SiO2-P2O5-B2O3 bioactive glass ceramics spacer with titanium cages in posterior lumbar interbody fusion
The CaO-SiO2-P2O5-B2O3 glass ceramics spacer generates chemical bonding to adjacent bones with high mechanical stability to produce a union with the endplate and ultimately, stability.from Sports Medicine via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aj7mN1
Human Diseases
Leadership, Organizational Climate, and Perceived Burden of Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health Services
AbstractThe use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) is associated with favorable client outcomes, yet perceived burden of using EBPs may affect the adoption and implementation of such practices. Multilevel path analysis was used to examine the associations of transformational leadership with organizational...
Human Diseases
Characterizing the Quality Workforce in Private U.S. Child and Family Behavioral Health Agencies
AbstractBehavioral health agencies have been encouraged to monitor performance and improve service quality. This paper characterizes the workforce charged with these tasks through a national survey of 238 behavioral health quality professionals. A latent class analysis suggests only 30 % of these workers...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Long-term Results of ABI in Children With Severe Inner Ear Malformations
Objective: To report the long-term outcomes of children who received auditory brainstem implant (ABI) because of severe inner ear malformations. Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Tertiary referral otolaryngology clinic. Subjects and Methods: Between July 2006 and October 2014, 60 children...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
TeleAudiology in the Veterans Health Administration
Objective: To assess effectiveness of TeleAudiology for hearing aid services. Study Design: Retrospective case-control. Setting: Ambulatory Veterans Health Administration and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Patients: 42,697 veterans who received hearing aids from January through September,...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
A Systematic Review on Complications of Tissue Preservation Surgical Techniques in Percutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
Objective: To investigate skin-related postoperative complications from tissue preservation approaches in percutaneous bone conduction device (BCD) implantations. Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Study Selection: We identified studies on BCDs including the opted surgical technique...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Prevalence of Cochlear-Facial Dehiscence in a Study of 1,020 Temporal Bone Specimens
Objective: To determine the prevalence of cochlear-facial dehiscence (CFD) and to examine the influence of otic capsule area, age, sex, and race on CFD. Study Design: Descriptive study of archived temporal bone specimens. Materials and Methods: Targeted sections from 1,020 temporal bone specimens were...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Petroclival Chondrosarcoma: A Multicenter Review of 55 Cases and New Staging System
Objective: To analyze clinical outcomes after treatment of petroclival chondrosarcoma and to propose a novel staging system. Study Design: Retrospective case review, 1995 to 2015. Setting: Multicenter study. Patients: Consecutive patients with histopathologically proven petroclival chondrosarcoma. Intervention(s):...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Cochlear Patency After Transmastoid Labyrinthectomy for Ménière's Syndrome
Objective: Labyrinthectomy is considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of intractable vertigo attacks because of Ménière's Disease (MD) but sacrifices all residual hearing. Interest in auditory rehabilitation has lead to cochlear implantation in some patients. Concern remains that the cochlear...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Effect of Simulated Mastoid Obliteration on the Mechanical Output of Electromagnetic Transducers
Background: The electromagnetic transducers of implantable middle ear hearing devices or direct acoustic cochlear implants (DACIs) are intended for implantation in an air-filled middle ear cavity. When implanted in an obliterated radical mastoid cavity, they would be surrounded by fatty tissue of unknown...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The Association of External and Middle Ear Anomaly and Mandibular Morphology in Congenital Microtia
Objective: To investigate the relationship between the severity of ear anomaly and mandibular dysplasia in congenital microtia. Study Design: Retrospective case review. Setting: Sapporo Medical University Hospital. Patients: Congenital microtia: 44 patients over a period of 4 years. Interventions: The...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Stapedotomy With Adipose Tissue Seal: Hearing Outcomes, Incidence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss, and Comparison to Alternative Techniques
Objective: To evaluate hearing outcomes and incidence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) after stapedotomy with adipose tissue seal, and to compare adipose tissue sealing with alternative techniques. Study Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Tertiary referral center. Patients: Primary stapedotomy...
News in OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Focal Endolymphatic Hydrops as Seen in the Pars Inferior of the Human Inner Ear
Hypothesis: Endolymphatic hydrops of the human inner ear may be localized focally in the pars inferior of the human inner ear. Background: Endolymphatic hydrops may be found in the human inner ear in patients who in life had suffered from Ménière's syndrome or a variety of other disorders. The degree...
Melanoma by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Completion Lymph Node Dissection or Observation for Melanoma Sentinel Lymph Node Metastases: A Decision Analysis
AbstractBackgroundLong-term, randomized trial results comparing completion lymph node dissection (CLND) with observation for patients with sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastases are not available. Our goal was to determine whether melanoma patients with SLN metastases should undergo CLND.MethodsWe developed...
Melanoma by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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