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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Παρασκευή 5 Αυγούστου 2016

OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,August 5th,2016,afternoon


OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Complications of Midface Swing for Management of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
Abstract Introduction Access osteotomies provide direct exposure to inaccessible areas of the deep part of craniofacial skeleton for treating pathologies involving vital structures. The use of maxillary swing approach for gaining wide access to the nasopharynx, infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space,...
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Caffeine discontinuation improves acute migraine treatment: a prospective clinic-based study
Caffeine has both excitatory and vasoconstrictive effects on central nervous system. Caffeine use might be associated with development and chronification of migraine. We aimed to evaluate the effect of caffein... http://ift.tt/2ayUUpI
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Filaggrin gene loss-of-function variants modify the effect of breast-feeding on eczema risk in early childhood
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OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Tumoradaptierte Reduktion der Brust
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die tumoradaptierte Reduktion ist eine onkoplastische Operationstechnik, die eine großvolumige Exzision von malignen Tumoren in der Brust ermöglicht mit dem Ziel, die Ästhetik der Brust zu erhalten. Ziel und Methoden Die vorliegende Arbeit beschreibt mögliche Techniken...
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Stent-Assisted Coiling of 501 Wide-Necked Intracranial Aneurysms: A Single-Center 8-Year Experience
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Yongtao Zheng, Yanbing Song, Yingjun Liu, Qiang Xu, Yanlong Tian, Bing Leng BackgroundStent-assisted coiling has expanded the treatment of complex wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. We present our experience with stent-assisted...
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An Outcome and Cost Analysis Comparing Single-Level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Intraoperative Fluoroscopy versus Computed Tomography–Guided Navigation
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Ryan Khanna, Joseph L. McDevitt, Zachary A. Abecassis, Zachary A. Smith, Tyler R. Koski, Richard G. Fessler, Nader S. Dahdaleh BackgroundMinimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) has undergone significant...
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Risk Factors of Postoperative Low Back Pain for Lumbar Spine Disease
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Jiaao Gu, Fulin Guan, Lin Zhu, Guofa Guan, Zhiyong Chi, Haojun Wang, Zhange Yu PurposeA retrospective study was conducted to clarify the risk factors of postoperative low back pain (LBP) for lumbar spine disease.Patients...
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Communicating Hydrocephalus Associated with Small- to Medium-Sized Vestibular Schwannomas: Clinical Significance of the Tumor Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Map
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Masaaki Taniguchi, Tomoaki Nakai, Masaaki Kohta, Hidehito Kimura, Eiji Kohmura BackgroundThe etiology of hydrocephalus associated with the small- to medium-sized vestibular schwannomas is still controversial. We investigated...
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Tethered Cord Syndrome–A Study of the Short-Term Effects of Surgical Detethering on Markers of Neuronal Injury and Electrophysiologic Parameters
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Ved Prakash Maurya, Medha Rajappa, Vaibhav Wadwekar, Sunil K. Narayan, Deepak Barathi, Venkatesh S. Madhugiri ObjectiveSeveral studies have assessed clinical and radiologic outcomes after detethering of the cord for tethered...
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Fully Endoscopic Freehand Evacuation of Spontaneous Supratentorial Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Filippo Flavio Angileri, Felice Esposito, Stefano Maria Priola, Giovanni Raffa, Daniele Marino, Rosaria Viola Abbritti, Maria Giusa, Antonino Germanò, Francesco Tomasello ObjectiveA modification of other reported endoscopic...
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High FABP5 Versus CRABPII Expression Ratio in Recurrent Craniopharyngiomas: Implications for Future Treatment
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Qiang Li, Chao You, Liangxue Zhou, Xiutian Sima, Zhiyong Liu, Hao Liu, Jianguo Xu Background and ObjectiveRecurrence is a major problem in craniopharyngioma (CP) management. Recent study shows that high FABP5/CRABPII may...
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Direct Bypass Versus Indirect Bypass in Adult Moyamoya Angiopathy with Symptoms or Hemodynamic Instability: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Hoon Kim, Dong-Kyu Jang, Young-Min Han, Jae Hoon Sung, Ik Seong Park, Kwan-Sung Lee, Ji-Ho Yang, Pil Woo Huh, Young Sup Park, Dal-Soo Kim, Kyung-Do Han BackgroundIt remains controversial which bypass methods are optimal...
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Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms and Cognitive Performance: Preliminary Results of a Prospective Clinical Trial
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Elisabeth Bründl, Christina Böhm, Ralf Lürding, Petra Schödel, Sylvia Bele, Andreas Hochreiter, Judith Scheitzach, Florian Zeman, Alexander Brawanski, Karl-Michael Schebesch BackgroundFew studies have addressed the effect...
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Olfactory Groove Meningiomas: Comparison of Extent of Frontal Lobe Changes After Lateral and Bifrontal Approaches
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Anil Nanda, Tanmoy K. Maiti, Shyamal C. Bir, Subhas K. Konar, Bharat Guthikonda ObjectiveOlfactory groove meningiomas often are behaviorally silent. Numerous surgical approaches have been described in the literature for...
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A Frameless Stereotactic Implantation Technique for Depth Electrodes in Refractory Epilepsy Using Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Karl Roessler, Björn Sommer, Andreas Merkel, Stefan Rampp, Stephanie Gollwitzer, Hajo M. Hamer, Michael Buchfelder ObjectiveVarious complex techniques for depth electrode insertion in refractory epilepsy using preoperative...
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Is Age a Risk Factor for Poor Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms?
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Hidetoshi Matsukawa, Hiroyasu Kamiyama, Toshiyuki Tsuboi, Kosumo Noda, Nakao Ota, Shiro Miyata, Osamu Takahashi, Sadahisa Tokuda, Rokuya Tanikawa ObjectiveAdvanced age is known to be a significant risk factor for the rupture...
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Superior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms, the “Sui Generis” in Posterior Circulation: The Role of Microsurgery in the Endovascular Era
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Devi Prasad Patra, Shyamal C. Bir, Tanmoy K. Maiti, Piyush Kalakoti, Hugo H. Cuellar-Saenz, Bharat Guthikonda, Hai Sun, Anil Nanda BackgroundEndovascular treatment in the present form has almost taken over the management...
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Genetic determinants and post-orthodontic external apical root resorption in Czech children
Abstract Objective Genes, involved in the modulation of inflammatory response and bone remodeling, play a role in the development of post-orthodontic external apical root resorption (EARR). The aim of our study was to analyze possible associations between seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)...
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Changes in lung sounds during asthma progression in a guinea pig model
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Allergology International Author(s): Chizu Habukawa, Katsumi Murakami, Kazuya Sugitani, Tomohiro Ohtani, Gabriel Pramudita Saputra, Katsuki Kashiyama, Yukio Nagasaka, Shigeo Wada BackgroundLung sound analysis is useful for objectively evaluating...
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Serum TARC levels are strongly correlated with blood eosinophil count in patients with drug eruptions
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Allergology International Author(s): Takayoshi Komatsu-Fujii, Sakae Kaneko, Yuko Chinuki, Yohji Suyama, Masataka Ohta, Hiroyuki Niihara, Eishin Morita BackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the relationship between serum thymus and activation-regulated...
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Supplement: Eyelid reconstruction using a hard palate mucoperiosteal graft combined with a V-Y subcutaneously pedicled flap
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Author(s): Osamu Ito, Jiro Kumagai, Takayuki Shirai, Akiko Yokoyama, Mao Yamamoto, Mayuko Hamanaga http://ift.tt/2aNcDum
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Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone: Craniofacial and Dental Implications
Abstract Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a rare bone disease caused by postzygotic somatic activating mutations in the GNAS gene, which lead to constitutive activation of adenylyl cyclase, and elevated levels of cyclic AMP, which act on downstream signaling pathways, and cause normal bone to be replaced...
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Making the case for “Immunisation for All”
Abstract Human Papillomavirus (HPV) contributes to the most common sexually transmitted infections, with repeated and persistent infection with particular types causing disease in both men and women. Infection with low-risk HPV types can lead to genital warts and benign lesions of the oral cavity,...
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Ocular Movement Nerve Palsy After Mild Head Trauma
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Guichen Li, Xiaobo Zhu, Xiuhong Gu, Yang Sun, Xianfeng Gao, Yang Zhang, Kun Hou BackgroundOcular movement nerve (cranial nerve III, IV and VI) palsy (OMNP) is rarely encountered after mild head trauma. As a result of the...
OtoRhinoLaryngology Now by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Association of urinary melatonin levels and aging-related outcomes in older men
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Sleep Medicine Author(s): Elizabeth E. Devore, Stephanie L. Harrison, Katie L. Stone, Kathleen F. Holton, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Kristine Yaffe, Kristine Ensrud, Peggy M. Cawthon, Susan Redline, Eric Orwoll, Eva S. Schernhammer...
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MicroRNA-3178 ameliorates inflammation and gastric carcinogenesis promoted by Helicobacter pylori new toxin, Tip-α, by targeting TRAF3
Abstract Background Helicobacter pylori infection is the main cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer. Tip-α is a newly identified carcinogenic factor present in H. pylori. TRAF3 can activate NF-κB by both canonical and noncanonical signaling pathways. In this study, we found...
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Aphasia and Auditory Processing after Stroke through an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Lens.
Aphasia and Auditory Processing after Stroke through an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Lens. Semin Hear. 2016 Aug;37(3):233-46 Authors: Purdy SC, Wanigasekara I, Cañete OM, Moore C, McCann CM Abstract Aphasia is an acquired language impairment affecting speaking,...
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What Is the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and Why Is It Relevant to Audiology?
What Is the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and Why Is It Relevant to Audiology? Semin Hear. 2016 Aug;37(3):163-86 Authors: Meyer C, Grenness C, Scarinci N, Hickson L Abstract The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability...
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Description of tinnitus and its relation to discomfort level in a group of elderly hearing aid wearers.
Description of tinnitus and its relation to discomfort level in a group of elderly hearing aid wearers. Int Tinnitus J. 2016;20(1):36-41 Authors: Cribari J, Ribas A, Fonseca VR, Moretti CM, Zeigelboim BS, Martins J, Rosa MR Abstract INTRODUCTION: Evaluating quality of life for tinnitus patients...
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Speech language pathology findings in a Treacher Collins syndrome patient.
Speech language pathology findings in a Treacher Collins syndrome patient. Int Tinnitus J. 2016;20(1):31-5 Authors: Massi G, França DR, Santos RS, Ribas A, Fonseca VD, Guarinello AC, Ziesemer Nde B Abstract BACKGROUND: Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare disorder with different levels of...
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Brazilian scale of hearing and language development in children (EDAL-1) with cochlear implant and less than two years of hearing AGE.
Brazilian scale of hearing and language development in children (EDAL-1) with cochlear implant and less than two years of hearing AGE. Int Tinnitus J. 2016;20(1):7-10 Authors: Ribas A, Kochen AP Abstract OBJECTIVE: To present the protocol called the Brazilian Scale of Hearing and Language Development....
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Role of Binaural Temporal Fine Structure and Envelope Cues in Cocktail-Party Listening.
Role of Binaural Temporal Fine Structure and Envelope Cues in Cocktail-Party Listening. J Neurosci. 2016 Aug 3;36(31):8250-7 Authors: Swaminathan J, Mason CR, Streeter TM, Best V, Roverud E, Kidd G Abstract UNLABELLED: While conversing in a crowded social setting, a listener is often required to...
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Evolution of speech and evolution of language.
Evolution of speech and evolution of language. Psychon Bull Rev. 2016 Aug 3; Authors: de Boer B Abstract Speech is the physical signal used to convey spoken language. Because of its physical nature, speech is both easier to compare with other species' behaviors and easier to study in the fossil...
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Grommets and speech at three and six years in children born with total cleft or cleft palate.
Related Articles Grommets and speech at three and six years in children born with total cleft or cleft palate. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Dec;79(12):2243-7 Authors: Ezzi OE, Herzog G, Broome M, Trichet-Zbinden C, Hohlfeld J, Cherpillod J, de Buys Roessingh AS Abstract OBJECTIVE: Grommets...
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Surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency: The outcomes of the University Hospitals Leuven.
Related Articles Surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency: The outcomes of the University Hospitals Leuven. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Dec;79(12):2213-20 Authors: Samoy K, Hens G, Verdonck A, Schoenaers J, Dormaar T, Breuls M, Vander Poorten V Abstract OBJECTIVES: We reviewed the outcomes...
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The role of working memory and verbal fluency in autobiographical memory in early Alzheimer's disease and matched controls.
Related Articles The role of working memory and verbal fluency in autobiographical memory in early Alzheimer's disease and matched controls. Neuropsychologia. 2015 Nov;78:115-21 Authors: Benjamin MJ, Cifelli A, Garrard P, Caine D, Jones FW Abstract Retrieval of autobiographical memories (AMs)...
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Effects of production training and perception training on lexical tone perception--A behavioral and ERP study.
Related Articles Effects of production training and perception training on lexical tone perception--A behavioral and ERP study. Brain Res. 2015 Oct 22;1624:28-44 Authors: Lu S, Wayland R, Kaan E Abstract The present study recorded both behavioral data and event-related brain potentials to examine...
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Laparoscopic mesh repair for lumbar hernia after iliac crest bone harvest
Abstract Lumbar hernia after iliac crest bone harvest is relatively rare. When it does occur, it presents as a flank abdominal protrusion through a lateroposterior abdominal wall defect. A laparoscopic approach for this type of hernia is reported to have advantages over the classic open method. Here,...
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Safety and efficacy of a novel linear staple device with bioabsorbable polyglicolic acid felt in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Abstract Introduction Laparoscopic surgery is widely used for the treatment of colorectal cancer, but it is often associated with postoperative anastomotic complications. Generally, gastrointestinal anastomosis for colorectal surgery is performed using mechanical anastomosis with a double stapling...
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Association of urinary melatonin levels and aging-related outcomes in older men
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Sleep Medicine Author(s): Elizabeth E. Devore, Stephanie L. Harrison, Katie L. Stone, Kathleen F. Holton, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Kristine Yaffe, Kristine Ensrud, Peggy M. Cawthon, Susan Redline, Eric Orwoll, Eva S. Schernhammer...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been developed as a promising treatment modality for laryngeal cancer.
A combined modality of carboplatin and photodynamic therapy suppresses epithelial-mesenchymal transition and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2)/MMP-9 expression in HEp-2 human laryngeal cancer cells via ROS-mediated inhibition of MEK/ERK signalling pathway: AbstractPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) has been...
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ALT-803, a novel IL-15/IL-15 receptor alpha complex, and the tyrosine kinase inhibitor, sunitinib
The immunomodulatory, antitumor and antimetastatic responses of melanoma-bearing normal and alcoholic mice to sunitinib and ALT-803: a combinatorial treatment approach: AbstractALT-803, a novel IL-15/IL-15 receptor alpha complex, and the tyrosine kinase inhibitor, sunitinib, were examined for their single...
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Reference dosimetry in magnetic fields: formalism and ionization chamber correction factors
Reference dosimetry in magnetic fields: formalism and ionization chamber correction factors: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging–guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) provides superior soft-tissue contrast and real-time imaging compared with standard image-guided RT, which uses x-ray based imaging. Several groups...
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CNR considerations for rapid real-time MRI tumor tracking in radiotherapy hybrid devices
Effects of B0 field strength: Purpose: This work examines the subject of contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), specifically between tumor and tissue background, and its dependence on the MRI field strength, B 0. This examination is motivated by the recent interest and developments...
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BASCULE syndrome (Bier's Anemic Spots associated with Cyanosis and Urticaria-Like Eruption), orthostatic cyanosis and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
 time for decanting old wine?: AbstractWe thank Dr McGibbon for his comments on the BASCULE syndrome (Bier's Anemic Spots associated with Cyanosis and Urticaria-Like Eruption).The author suggests that this syndrome is essentially a redescription of “orthostatic acrocyanosis (OA)” associated with chronic...
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Gender effects on naevi body distribution and melanoma risk in two melanoma case control studies at different latitudes
Gender effects on naevi body distribution and melanoma risk in two melanoma case control studies at different latitudes: AbstractNaevus count is the most predictable phenotypic risk factor for melanoma and is mainly influenced by genetic factors1,2,3. Melanoma disparities according to gender have been...
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Cytoskeletal defects.Skin lesions that are 1- to 2-mm slightly keratotic red to dark brown papules.
Mutations in POGLUT1 in Galli–Galli /Dowling Degos-Diseaseby N.J. Wilson, C. Cole, K. Kroboth, W.N. Hunter, J.A. Mann, W.H. Irwin McLean, K. Kernland Lang, H. Beltraminelli, R.A. Sabroe, N. Tiffin, G.J. Sobey, L. Borradori, E. Simpson, F.J.D. Smith via British Journal of DermatologyAbstractThe group...
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The crosstalk between renal function, inflammation and psoriasis vulgaris
The crosstalk between renal function, inflammation and psoriasis vulgaris: AbstractIt has been reported that moderate-to-severe psoriasis present an increased risk for CKD, that is independent of traditional risk factors 2,3; and severe psoriasis was proposed as a risk factor for CKD and end-stage CKD...
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Chronic Pruritus: Evaluation of Patient Needs and Treatment Goals with a Special Regard to Differences According to Pruritus Classification and Gender Aspects
Chronic Pruritus: Evaluation of Patient Needs and Treatment Goals with a Special Regard to Differences According to Pruritus Classification and Gender Aspects: AbstractBackground and ObjectiveChronic pruritus (CP) is present in approximately one third of all dermatological patients. Diagnostics and treatment...


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Febrile Neutropenia
Comparing the Incidence Of Febrile Neutropenia Resulting in Hospital Admission Between the Branded Docetaxel And the Generic Formulations: AbstractStudies have raised concern about the safety of generic compared with branded drugs. Febrile neutropenia (FN) resulting in hospital admission was compared...
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The importance of serine metabolism in cancer
The importance of serine metabolism in cancer: Serine metabolism is frequently dysregulated in cancers; however, the benefit that this confers to tumors remains controversial. In many cases, extracellular serine alone is sufficient to support cancer cell proliferation, whereas some cancer cells increase...
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Primary ciliogenesis
Novel role for the midbody in primary ciliogenesis by polarized epithelial cells: The primary cilium is a membrane protrusion that is crucial for vertebrate tissue homeostasis and development. Here, we investigated the uncharacterized process of primary ciliogenesis in polarized epithelial cells. We...
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Pierre-Robin Sequence
Sleep architecture in Pierre-Robin sequence: The effect of mandibular distraction osteogenesisvia International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyPublication date: October 2016Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 89Author(s): J.N. Bangiyev, H. Traboulsi, I. Abdulhamid,...
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Cranial dural permeability of inflammatory nociceptive mediators: Potential implications for animal models of migraine
Cranial dural permeability of inflammatory nociceptive mediators: Potential implications for animal models of migraine: BackgroundApplication of inflammatory mediators to the cranial dura has been used as a method to activate and sensitize neurons in the meningeal sensory pathway in preclinical behavioral...
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The stapedius (acoustic) reflex (SR) test is useful in identifying the site of facial nerve injury. The return of the SR (acoustic) to normal after an injury is a good prognostic factor in the treatment of facial nerve palsy.
Article in PressEvaluation of the acoustic (stapedius) reflex test in children and adolescents with peripheral facial nerve palsyWacław KopalaPress enter key for correspondence informationPress enter key to Email the author, Andrzej KukwaDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.08.001Article InfoAbstractFull...
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Epilaryngeal constrictions
Article in PressOscillatory Characteristics of the Vocal Folds Across the Tenor PassaggioMatthias EchternachPress enter key for correspondence informationPress enter key to Email the author, Fabian Burk, Marie Köberlein, Christian T. Herbst, Michael Döllinger, Michael Burdumy, Bernhard RichterDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2016.06.015Article...
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Combined Rhinoplasty and Septal Perforation Repair
Combined Rhinoplasty and Septal Perforation Repair: Importance  Combined rhinoplasty and septal perforation repair is a technically challenging procedure, and few studies have reported the outcomes.Objective  To present the long-term surgical results of rhinoplasty with concurrent septal perforation...
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Clinical features of delayed endolymphatic hydrops and intralabyrinthine schwannoma
Clinical features of delayed endolymphatic hydrops and intralabyrinthine schwannoma: AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to compare the clinical history and audiovestibular function test results of patients suffering from intralabyrinthine schwannoma or delayed endolymphatic hydrops (DEH).Patients...
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Klinische Eigenschaften von „delayed endolymphatic hydrops“ und intralabyrinthärem Schwannom
Klinische Eigenschaften von „delayed endolymphatic hydrops“ und intralabyrinthärem Schwannom: ZusammenfassungHintergrundZiel der Studie war es, die Krankengeschichte und die Befunde in audiovestibulären Funktionsuntersuchungen bei Patienten mit intralabyrinthärem Schwannom oder „delayed endolymphatic...
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Hearing Evaluations in Patients Undergoing Tympanostomy Tube Placement
Hearing Evaluations in Patients Undergoing Tympanostomy Tube Placement: This case series reviews appropriate use of perioperative hearing evaluations in conjunction with tympanostomy tube placement.Importance  Obtaining hearing thresholds is an important step in the evaluation of a child with otitis...
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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Reduced RLN Injury in Total Thyroidectomy
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Reduced RLN Injury in Total Thyroidectomy: This cohort study compares the incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in total thyroidectomy patients who had intraoperative neuromonitoring vs those who had nerve visualization alone.Importance  Injury of the recurrent...
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Effects of Extracorporeal Septoplasty on Nasal Tip
Effects of Extracorporeal Septoplasty on Nasal Tip: This study evaluates the outcomes of open-approach extracorporeal septoplasty without simultaneous rhinoplasty in terms of nasal tip projection and rotation using objective measurements.Importance  Performing an open-approach extracorporeal septoplasty...
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Destructive Otologic Foreign Body—Dangers of the Expanding Bead
Destructive Otologic Foreign Body—Dangers of the Expanding Bead: This case series examines the dangers of superabsorbent polymer beads to otologic structures in the external auditory canal.Foreign bodies of the external auditory canal (EAC-FB) are a common presentation to the emergency department (ED),...
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Endoscopy Dyspnea and Ulcerative Colitis
Endoscopy Dyspnea and Ulcerative Colitis: A woman had progressive sore throat, dysphagia, and fever that developed into dyspnea, dysphonia, and neck pain; laryngoscopy showed erythema and edema of the epiglottitis with patchy necrosis partially obstructing the glottis and saliva pooling in the supraglottis....
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Oral cancer: Biomarker targets predominately involve deregulated molecular events that participate in cell signalling, growth, survival, motility, angiogenesis and cell cycle control but can also use changes in metabolic genes to discriminate healthy form disease state. Promising potential biomarkers include the growth signalling oncogenes, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Cyclin D1, the anti-growth signalling components p53 and p21, apoptotic effectors such as Bcl-2 and also components involved in immortalisation, angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis processes.
 Deregulated molecular events and their use as biomarkersvia ScienceDirect Publication: Oral OncologyPublication date: October 2016Source:Oral Oncology, Volume 61Author(s): Nicoleta Sinevici, Jeff O’sullivanOral Cancer (OC) is a subset of head and neck cancer (HNC) with an annual worldwide incidence...
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Head and neck lymphatic malformation and treatment
: Clinical study of 23 casesvia European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck DiseasesSource:European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck DiseasesAuthor(s): J. Lerat, C. Mounayer, A. Scomparin, S. Orsel, J.-P. Bessede, K. AubryObjectivesHead and neck lymphatic malformation is a rare...
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Using peak direct subglottic pressure level as an objective measure during medialization thyroplasty
a prospective study: AbstractType I medialization thyroplasty (MT) was introduced by Isshiki more than 40 years ago. It is one of the most widely used surgical options to correct glottic insufficiency. Intraoperatively, the surgeon relies solely on perceptual subjective measures to help to achieve an...
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Cardiac comorbidity in head and neck cancer patients
 and its influence on cancer treatment selection and mortality: a prospective cohort study: AbstractComorbidity assessment and a profound cardiac examination were implemented into pre-treatment diagnostics to analyze their influence on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) therapy selection and...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Quantification of lymph nodes in the central compartment of the neck
a cadaveric study: AbstractDifferentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) accounts for over 90 % of thyroid malignancies, and is frequently associated with central neck compartment nodal metastasis that requires a therapeutic central compartment neck dissection (CCND) for clinically evident nodes. Current knowledge...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Is it safe to perform adenotonsillectomy in children with Down syndrome?
Is it safe to perform adenotonsillectomy in children with Down syndrome?: AbstractThis retrospective review aims to evaluate the postoperative morbidity and mortality of 30 patients with Down syndrome who underwent adenotonsillectomy between June 2012 and December 2015 in a tertiary referral center....
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
The importance of early diagnosis in patients with maxillary sinus carcinoma
The importance of early diagnosis in patients with maxillary sinus carcinoma: AbstractThere are two major challenges in the early diagnosis of maxillary sinus carcinoma: the maxillary sinus is not susceptible to direct inspection and palpation, and symptoms are uncharacteristic. The aim of this study...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty for the treatment of OSA
 a systemic review and meta-analysis: AbstractThis study seeks to determine the success rates of the expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty and its variants on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Systematic review and meta-analysis. Two independent searches of MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cochrane...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Monitoring of microvascular free flaps following oropharyngeal reconstruction using infrared thermography: first clinical experiences
Monitoring of microvascular free flaps following oropharyngeal reconstruction using infrared thermography: first clinical experiences: AbstractThe aim of this study is to investigate static and dynamic infrared (IR) thermography for intra- and postoperative free-flap monitoring following oropharyngeal...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Protective Effect of Korean Red Ginseng On Cisplatin Ototoxicity:
Is It Effective Enough?:J Int Adv Otol. 2016 Aug 3;Authors: Olgun Y, Kırkım G, Altun Z, Aktaş S, Kolatan E, Kiray M, Bağrıyanık A, Olgun A, Kızmazoğlu DÇ, Özoğul C, Ellidokuz H, Erçetin P, Şerbetçioğlu B, Yılmaz O, Güneri EAAbstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to investigate the effects...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Gout: Tophi in the Middle Ear
An Unusual Presentation of J Int Adv Otol. 2016 Aug 3;Authors: Mutlu A, Dündar E, İşeri M, Erçin C, Cefle AAbstract Gout is a common metabolic disease and is characterized by episodic acute and chronic arthritis caused by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints and connective...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Clinical features of delayed endolymphatic hydrops and intralabyrinthine schwannoma
Clinical features of delayed endolymphatic hydrops and intralabyrinthine schwannoma: AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to compare the clinical history and audiovestibular function test results of patients suffering from intralabyrinthine schwannoma or delayed endolymphatic hydrops (DEH).Patients...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Intratympanic corticosteroids injections: a systematic review of literature
Intratympanic corticosteroids injections: a systematic review of literature: AbstractThe objective of the study was to determine the evidence of intratympanic steroids injections (ITSI) for efficacy in the management of the following inner ear diseases: Ménière’s disease, tinnitus, noise-induced hearing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Neurofibroma around the Ear Canal: Report of Three Cases.
Neurofibroma around the Ear Canal: Report of Three Cases.: Neurofibroma around the Ear Canal: Report of Three Cases.J Int Adv Otol. 2016 Aug 3;Authors: Satar B, Hıdır Y, Aşık MB, Aydın Ü, Gerek M, Yavan İAbstract Facial nerve neurofibromas are an uncommon entity, particularly in the intraparotid...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Focal Endolymphatic Hydrops as Seen in the Pars Inferior of the Human Inner Ear
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...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Croton oil-induced ear edema in mice, acetic acid-induced vascular permeability in mice and carrageenan induced-pleurisy in rats were conducted as acute inflammation models.
Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of Pistacia lentiscus extracts: 2016-08-03T17-57-37ZSource: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical ScienceHamama Bouriche, Asma Saidi, Ayoub Ferradji, Sahra Amel Belambri, Abderrahmane Senator. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Comprehensive Audiometric Analysis of Hearing Impairment and Tinnitus After Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Survivors of Adult-Onset Cancer [Treatment-Related Complications]
Comprehensive Audiometric Analysis of Hearing Impairment and Tinnitus After Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Survivors of Adult-Onset Cancer [Treatment-Related Complications]: PurposeCisplatin is widely used but highly ototoxic. Effects of cumulative cisplatin dose on hearing loss have not been comprehensively...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Immunohistochemical techniques for the human inner ear.
Immunohistochemical techniques for the human inner ear.Histochem Cell Biol. 2016 Aug ;Authors: Lopez IA, Ishiyama G, Hosokawa S, Hosokawa K, Acuna D, Linthicum FH, Ishiyama AAbstract In this review, we provide a description of the recent methods used for immunohistochemical staining of the human...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Acoustic effects of the reconstructed lateral epitympanic wall in a temporal bone
 and clinical study.Laryngoscope. 2016 Aug ;Authors: Gostian AO, Schwarz D, Pazen D, Anagiotos A, Ortmann M, Hüttenbrink KB, Beutner DAbstract OBJECTIVE: Acoustic evaluation of reconstruction of the lateral epitympanic wall with bone or cartilage in a temporal bone study, and evaluation of audiometric...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Hepatocyte Growth Factor-c-MET Signaling Mediates the Development of Nonsensory Structures of the Mammalian Cochlea and Hearing
Hepatocyte Growth Factor-c-MET Signaling Mediates the Development of Nonsensory Structures of the Mammalian Cochlea and Hearing: The stria vascularis is a nonsensory structure that is essential for auditory hair cell function by maintaining potassium concentration of the scala media. During mouse embryonic...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Outer Hair Cell Molecular Protein, Prestin, as a Serum Biomarker for Hearing Loss: Proof of Concept.
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...
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
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
Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Otitis Media in an Indigenous Filipino Population
Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Otitis Media in an Indigenous Filipino Population: ObjectiveTo identify genetic and environmental risk factors for otitis media in an indigenous Filipino population.Study DesignCross-sectional study.SettingIndigenous Filipino community.Subjects and MethodsClinical...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Bimodal Stimulation in Prelingually Deaf Children: Lessons from a Cross-sectional Survey
Bimodal Stimulation in Prelingually Deaf Children: Lessons from a Cross-sectional Survey: Objective(1) To survey the use of bimodal stimulation by prelingually deaf children receiving unilateral cochlear implantation and (2) to investigate demographic and audiologic factors explaining the use of bimodal...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Diminishing return for mechanistic therapeutics with neurodegenerative disease duration?
Diminishing return for mechanistic therapeutics with neurodegenerative disease duration?: The conventional approach to developing disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative conditions has been to identify drivers of pathology and inhibit such pathways. Here we discuss the possibility that the...
OtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Optimal cue combination and landmark-stability learning in the head direction system
Optimal cue combination and landmark-stability learning in the head direction system: Maintaining a sense of direction requires combining information from static environmental landmarks together with dynamic information about self-motion. This is accomplished by the head direction system, whose neurons...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Cranial dural permeability of inflammatory nociceptive mediators: Potential implications for animal models of migraine
Background Application of inflammatory mediators to the cranial dura has been used as a method to activate and sensitize neurons in the meningeal sensory pathway in preclinical behavioral studies of headache mechanisms. However, the relatively high concentrations and volumes used in these studies...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Specific locations of linear furrows in patients with esophageal eosinophilia
Objectives Linear furrows are the most frequently found endoscopic abnormality in affected patients, however, the precise endoscopic features remain to be fully elucidated. Here, we aimed to clarify the endoscopic features of esophageal eosinophilia (EE), essential for diagnosis of EoE, by focusing...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Vonoprazan is superior to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in healing artificial ulcers post-endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of the stomach: a propensity score-matching analysis
Background and Aim Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are effective in healing artificial ulcers after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for gastric neoplasms; however, the efficacy of vonoprazan is not completely understood. The aim of this study was to determine the healing effect of vonoprazan...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
Treating reading comprehension deficits in sub-acute brain injury rehabilitation: identifying clinical practice and management
Publication date: Available online 3 August 2016Source:Journal of Communication Disorders Author(s): Kerrin Watter, Anna Copley, Emma Finch There is limited evidence for cognitive-communication reading comprehension (CCRC) interventions for adults following acquired brain injury (ABI), particularly...


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Combined treatment with chondroitinase ABC and treadmill rehabilitation for chronic severe spinal cord injury in adult rats
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Neuroscience Research Author(s): Munehisa Shinozaki, Akio Iwanami, Kanehiro Fujiyoshi, Shouichi Tashiro, Kazuya Kitamura, Shinsuke Shibata, Hiroshi Fujita, Masaya Nakamura, Hideyuki Okano There are more than 50 times the number of chronic-phase...
Νευρολογία κ' Νευροχειρουργική
Enharrisment: a Reply to John Harris about Moral Enhancement
Abstract In his reply to our response (both in this issue) to his book How to be Good, John Harris accuses us of saying 'two mutually contradictory things' (2016: 1) when in fact we talk about two different things. In this short response, we distinguish between moral enhancement and interventions which...
Human Diseases
Influence of Magnetic Field Frequency Generated by Permanent Magnets in Mixed Culture Used for the Treatment of Effluent Contaminated with Chromium
AbstractThis study focused on the treatment of effluent contaminated with chromium, being driven by the application of magnetic field studies in living cells and organisms. The objective was to quantify the removal of chromium(VI), total chromium, and total organic carbon (TOC) by applying a magnetic...
Human Diseases
Combination of biochar amendment and phytoremediation for hydrocarbon removal in petroleum-contaminated soil
AbstractRemediation of soils contaminated with petroleum is a challenging task. Four different bioremediation strategies, including natural attenuation, biochar amendment, phytoremediation with ryegrass, and a combination of biochar and ryegrass, were investigated with greenhouse pot experiments over...
Human Diseases
Silver Nanoparticles (AgNP) in the Environment: a Review of Potential Risks on Human and Environmental Health
AbstractSilver nanoparticles (AgNP) are one of the most marketable nanomaterials worldwide. Their increasing production and their market insertion will deliver AgNP to the environment, exacerbating their human and environmental impacts. This review discusses the main techniques to synthesize AgNP, their...
Human Diseases
Effect of Biofilm Density on Nitrous Oxide Emissions and Treatment Efficiency on Sequencing Batch Biofilm Reactor
AbstractThe reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O) emission during nitrogen removal process in municipal wastewater treatment is of great urgency. Sequencing batch biofilm reactor (SBBR) system could be a promising and efficient way to solve the problem. In order to get the high chemical oxygen demand (COD)...
Human Diseases
Characterization of Citric Acid-Modified Clam Shells and Application for Aqueous Lead (II) Removal
AbstractDue to the presence of chitin (a type of animal polysaccharides), clam shells (CS) exhibited a promising potential as the adsorbent for lead or Pb removal especially after surface modification by citric acid. Both porosity and surface areas of the citric acid-modified clam shell (CACS) were significantly...
Human Diseases
Remediation of Anthracene-Contaminated Soil by ClO 2 in the Presence of Magnetic Fe 3 O 4 -CuO@Montmorillonite as Catalyst
AbstractFe3O4-CuO@montmorillonite was prepared using coprecipitation method, and its structure was determined by XRD, IR, and transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Montmorillonite in Fe3O4-CuO@montmorillonite nanocomposite allowed the silicate layer of montmorillonite to behave as a barrier, which...
Human Diseases
Assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in sediment of Asunle stream of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
AbstractAssessment of levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) from the sediment of Asunle stream, an adjourning stream of the Obafemi Awolowo University dumpsite, has been carried out. Sediment samples were collected from the stream at six locations for a period of 8 months, composed of 4 months...
Human Diseases
Assessment of Anthropogenic Impacts on the Water Quality of Marreco River, Brazil, Based on Principal Component Analysis and Toxicological Assays
AbstractIn this study, the water quality of the Marreco River in the municipality of Toledo, PR, Brazil was investigated as part of a monitoring program. Conventional water pollution parameters (pH, turbidity, conductivity, COD, DO, ammonia, and total phosphorus) and metal elements were analyzed. Acute...
Human Diseases
Polyhydroxyalkanoate Biosynthesis from Paper Mill Wastewater Treated by a Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor
AbstractOne potential way for organic matter recovering contained in paper mill effluents can be obtaining polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). The aim of this work was to evaluate PHA biosynthesis from paper mill effluents by moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) under different operational strategies of the BOD5/nitrogen...
Human Diseases
Acute, chronic and biochemical effects of chlorothalonil on Agalychnis callidryas , Isthmohyla pseudopuma and Smilisca baudinii tadpoles
AbstractDeclines of amphibian populations have been a worldwide issue of concern for the scientific community during the last several decades. Efforts are being carried out to elucidate factors related to this phenomenon. Among these factors, pathogens, climate change, and environmental pollution have...
Human Diseases
The Effect of Chelating Agents on Enhancement of 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Trichloroethylene Degradation by Z-nZVI-Catalyzed Percarbonate Process
AbstractThis study primarily focused on the performance of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA) and trichloroethylene (TCE) degradation involving redox reactions in zeolite-supported nanozerovalent iron composite (Z-nZVI)-catalyzed sodium percarbonate (SPC) system in aqueous solution with five different...
Human Diseases
Factors and Mechanisms Affecting Seasonal Changes in the Prevalence of Microbiological Indicators of Water Quality and Nutrient Concentrations in Waters of the Białka River Catchment, Southern Poland
AbstractThis 3-year study was aimed to understand the factors and mechanisms that cause the temporal changes in the concentration of microbiological indicators of water quality and nutrient concentration in selected sites of the Białka river catchment (southern Poland) situated in direct vicinity of...
Human Diseases
Evaluation of the Use of Sea Sand, Crushed Concrete, and Bentonite to Stabilize Trace Metals and to Interrupt Their Release from Contaminated Marine Sediments
AbstractThe aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of sea sand (SS), crushed concrete (CC), and bentonite (BN) as a capping material to block the release of trace metals (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) from heavily contaminated marine sediments, and to stabilize/solidify these trace metals...
Human Diseases
Investigating the effect of landfill leachates on the characteristics of dissolved organic matter in groundwater using excitation–emission matrix fluorescence spectra coupled with fluorescence regional integration and self-organizing map
AbstractFor the purpose of investigating the effect of landfill leachate on the characteristics of organic matter in groundwater, groundwater samples were collected near and in a landfill site, and dissolved organic matter (DOM) was extracted from the groundwater samples and characterized by excitation–emission...
Human Diseases
Removal of Reactive Orange 107 Dye from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon from Pinus elliottii Sawdust: a Response Surface Methodology Study
AbstractAdsorption of Reactive Orange 107 dye from aqueous solution was investigated using an activated carbon from Pinus elliottii sawdust chemically prepared with ZnCl2. The optimum conditions for the adsorption of Reactive Orange 107 dye by the activated carbon, obtained by response surface methodology,...
Human Diseases
Physiological and biochemical mechanisms of spermine-induced cadmium stress tolerance in mung bean ( Vigna radiata L.) seedlings
AbstractThe role of exogenous spermine (0.25 mM Spm, a type of polyamine (PA) in reducing Cd uptake and alleviating Cd toxicity (containing 1 and 1.5 mM CdCl2 in the growing media) effects was studied in the mung bean (Vigna radiata L. cv. BARI Mung-2) plant. Exogenously applied Spm reduced Cd content,...
Human Diseases
Inactivation, lysis and degradation by-products of Saccharomyces cerevisiae by electrooxidation using DSA
AbstractThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a microorganism with cell walls resistant to many types of treatments, was chosen as a model to study electrochemical disinfection process using dimensionally stable anodes (DSA). DSA electrodes with nominal composition of Ti/RuO2TiO2 and Ti/RuO2TiO2IrO2 were...
The Oesophagus
MicroRNA-3178 ameliorates inflammation and gastric carcinogenesis promoted by Helicobacter pylori new toxin, Tip-α, by targeting TRAF3
Abstract Background Helicobacter pylori infection is the main cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer. Tip-α is a newly identified carcinogenic factor present in H. pylori. TRAF3 can activate NF-κB by both canonical and noncanonical signaling pathways. In this study, we found...
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Cyto- and genotoxic potential of water samples from polluted areas in Kosovo.
Cyto- and genotoxic potential of water samples from polluted areas in Kosovo. Environ Monit Assess. 2016 Sep;188(9):501 Authors: Alija AJ, Bajraktari ID, Bresgen N, Bojaxhi E, Krenn M, Asllani F, Eckl PM Abstract Reports on the state of the environment in Kosovo have emphasized that river and ground...
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Retraction notice to "Trauma, khat & common psychotic symptoms: a quantitative study". [J. Ethnopharmacol. 131 (2010) 459–463].
Retraction notice to "Trauma, khat & common psychotic symptoms: a quantitative study". [J. Ethnopharmacol. 131 (2010) 459–463]. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Mar 8;134(1):202 Authors: PMID: 21516631 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] http://ift.tt/2ayU5eo
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Lack of KIR4.1 autoantibodies in Japanese patients with MS and NMO.
Lack of KIR4.1 autoantibodies in Japanese patients with MS and NMO. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2016 Oct;3(5):e263 Authors: Higuchi O, Nakane S, Sakai W, Maeda Y, Niino M, Takahashi T, Fukazawa T, Kikuchi S, Fujihara K, Matsuo H Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine anti-KIR4.1 antibodies by 2...
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SB203580 reverses memory deficits and depression-like behavior induced by microinjection of Aβ1-42 into hippocampus of mice.
SB203580 reverses memory deficits and depression-like behavior induced by microinjection of Aβ1-42 into hippocampus of mice. Metab Brain Dis. 2016 Aug 3; Authors: Guo J, Chang L, Li C, Li M, Yan P, Guo Z, Wang C, Zha Q, Wang Q Abstract A high co-morbidity between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and depression...
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DNA damage after chronic oxytocin administration in rats: a safety yellow light?
DNA damage after chronic oxytocin administration in rats: a safety yellow light? Metab Brain Dis. 2016 Aug 3; Authors: Leffa DD, Daumann F, Damiani AP, Afonso AC, Santos MA, Pedro TH, Souza RP, Andrade VM Abstract Adjuvant therapy is a common therapeutic strategy used for schizophrenia management....
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Erratum to: In Vitro Methods for Studying the Mechanisms of Resistance to DNA-Damaging Therapeutic Drugs.
Erratum to: In Vitro Methods for Studying the Mechanisms of Resistance to DNA-Damaging Therapeutic Drugs. Methods Mol Biol. 2016;1395:E1 Authors: Khongkow P, Middleton AW, Wong JP, Kandola NK, Kongsema M, de Moraes GN, Gomes AR, Lam EW PMID: 27488409 [PubMed] http://ift.tt/2aJsR66
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Phytochemical, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Alnus nitida bark in carbon tetrachloride challenged Sprague Dawley rats.
Phytochemical, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Alnus nitida bark in carbon tetrachloride challenged Sprague Dawley rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16(1):268 Authors: Sajid M, Khan MR, Shah NA, Shah SA, Ismail H, Younis T, Zahra Z Abstract BACKGROUND: Alnus nitida (Spach) Endl....
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Platelet inhibitory effects of juices from Pachyrhizus erosus L. root and Psidium guajava L. fruit: a randomized controlled trial in healthy volunteers.
Platelet inhibitory effects of juices from Pachyrhizus erosus L. root and Psidium guajava L. fruit: a randomized controlled trial in healthy volunteers. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16(1):269 Authors: Thaptimthong T, Kasemsuk T, Sibmooh N, Unchern S Abstract BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study...
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Neuroprotective effect of Cucumis melo Var. flexuosus leaf extract on the brains of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes.
Neuroprotective effect of Cucumis melo Var. flexuosus leaf extract on the brains of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Metab Brain Dis. 2016 Aug 3; Authors: Ibrahim DS Abstract The central nervous system is one of the most vulnerable organs affected by the oxidative stress associated with...
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A system dynamics approach for hospital waste management in a city in a developing country: the case of Nablus, Palestine.
A system dynamics approach for hospital waste management in a city in a developing country: the case of Nablus, Palestine. Environ Monit Assess. 2016 Sep;188(9):503 Authors: Al-Khatib IA, Eleyan D, Garfield J Abstract Hospitals and health centers provide a variety of healthcare services and normally...
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Maltaricin CPN, a new class IIa bacteriocin produced by Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CPN isolated from mold ripened cheese.
Maltaricin CPN, a new class IIa bacteriocin produced by Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CPN isolated from mold ripened cheese. J Appl Microbiol. 2016 Aug 4; Authors: Hammi I, Delalande F, Belkhou R, Marchioni E, Cianferani S, Ennahar S Abstract AIMS: The purpose of this study was to isolate, characterize...
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A longitudinal study of patients with cirrhosis treated with L-ornithine L-aspartate, examined with magnetization transfer, diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
A longitudinal study of patients with cirrhosis treated with L-ornithine L-aspartate, examined with magnetization transfer, diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Metab Brain Dis. 2016 Aug 3; Authors: Grover VP, McPhail MJ, Wylezinska-Arridge M, Crossey MM, Fitzpatrick JA,...
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Determination of total arsenic and arsenic species in drinking water, surface water, wastewater, and snow from Wielkopolska, Kujawy-Pomerania, and Lower Silesia provinces, Poland.
Determination of total arsenic and arsenic species in drinking water, surface water, wastewater, and snow from Wielkopolska, Kujawy-Pomerania, and Lower Silesia provinces, Poland. Environ Monit Assess. 2016 Sep;188(9):504 Authors: Komorowicz I, Barałkiewicz D Abstract Arsenic is a ubiquitous element...
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Environmental Conditions Outweigh Geographical Contiguity in Determining the Similarity of nifH-Harboring Microbial Communities in Sediments of Two Disconnected Marginal Seas.
Environmental Conditions Outweigh Geographical Contiguity in Determining the Similarity of nifH-Harboring Microbial Communities in Sediments of Two Disconnected Marginal Seas. Front Microbiol. 2016;7:1111 Authors: Zhou H, Dang H, Klotz MG Abstract Ecological evidence suggests that heterotrophic...
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Carrageenan delays cell cycle progression in human cancer cells in vitro demonstrated by FUCCI imaging.
Carrageenan delays cell cycle progression in human cancer cells in vitro demonstrated by FUCCI imaging. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16(1):270 Authors: Prasedya ES, Miyake M, Kobayashi D, Hazama A Abstract BACKGROUND: Carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide that exists in red seaweeds recently...
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Assessment of pollutant load emission from combined sewer overflows based on the online monitoring.
Assessment of pollutant load emission from combined sewer overflows based on the online monitoring. Environ Monit Assess. 2016 Sep;188(9):502 Authors: Brzezińska A, Zawilski M, Sakson G Abstract Cities equipped with combined sewer systems discharge during wet weather a lot of pollutants into receiving...
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MRI phase changes in multiple sclerosis vs neuromyelitis optica lesions at 7T.
MRI phase changes in multiple sclerosis vs neuromyelitis optica lesions at 7T. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2016 Aug;3(4):e259 Authors: Sinnecker T, Schumacher S, Mueller K, Pache F, Dusek P, Harms L, Ruprecht K, Nytrova P, Chawla S, Niendorf T, Kister I, Paul F, Ge Y, Wuerfel J Abstract OBJECTIVE:...
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Genetic Dissection of the Regulatory Network Associated with High c-di-GMP Levels in Pseudomonas putida KT2440.
Genetic Dissection of the Regulatory Network Associated with High c-di-GMP Levels in Pseudomonas putida KT2440. Front Microbiol. 2016;7:1093 Authors: Ramos-González MI, Travieso ML, Soriano MI, Matilla MA, Huertas-Rosales Ó, Barrientos-Moreno L, Tagua VG, Espinosa-Urgel M Abstract Most bacteria...
Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 790: Integrating High-Resolution Datasets to Target Mitigation Efforts for Improving Air Quality and Public Health in Urban Neighborhoods
Reducing exposure to degraded air quality is essential for building healthy cities. Although air quality and population vary at fine spatial scales, current regulatory and public health frameworks assess human exposures using county- or city-scales. We build on a spatial analysis technique, dasymetric...
Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 793: Twenty Four-Hour Exposure to a 0.12 THz Electromagnetic Field Does Not Affect the Genotoxicity, Morphological Changes, or Expression of Heat Shock Protein in HCE-T Cells
To investigate the cellular effects of terahertz (THz) exposure, human corneal epithelial (HCE-T) cells derived from human eye were exposed to 0.12 THz radiation at 5 mW/cm2 for 24 h, then the genotoxicity, morphological changes, and heat shock protein (Hsp) expression of the cells were examined. There...
Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 789: Quantifying the Effect of Macroeconomic and Social Factors on Illegal E-Waste Trade
As illegal e-waste trade has been significantly growing over the course of the last few years, the consequences on human health and the environment demand immediate action on the part of the global community. Though it is argued that e-waste flows from developed to developing countries, this subject...
Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 788: Social Interactions as a Source of Information about E-Cigarettes: A Study of U.S. Adult Smokers
The novelty of e-cigarettes and ambiguity about their effects may foster informal sharing of information, such as through social interactions. We aimed to describe smokers’ social interactions about e-cigarettes and their recommendations that others use e-cigarettes. Data were collected from 2149 adult...
Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 785: Land-Use Conversion Changes the Multifractal Features of Particle-Size Distribution on the Loess Plateau of China
Analyzing the dynamics of soil particle-size distributions (PSDs), soil nutrients, and erodibility are very important for understanding the changes of soil structure and quality after long-term land-use conversion. We applied multifractal Rényi spectra (Dq) and singularity spectra (f(α)) to characterize...
Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis
IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 791: Sri Lanka Pilot Study to Examine Respiratory Health Effects and Personal PM2.5 Exposures from Cooking Indoors
A pilot study of indoor air pollution produced by biomass cookstoves was conducted in 53 homes in Sri Lanka to assess respiratory conditions associated with stove type (“Anagi” or “Traditional”), kitchen characteristics (e.g., presence of a chimney in the home, indoor cooking area), and concentrations...
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Vertical normal modes of human ears: Individual variation and frequency estimation from pinna anthropometry
Beyond the first peak of head-related transfer functions or pinna-related transfer functions (PRTFs) human pinnae are known to have two normal modes with "vertical" resonance patterns, involving two or three pressure anti-nodes in cavum, cymba, and fossa. However, little is known about individual variations...
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The calibration of a prototype occluded ear simulator designed for neonatal hearing assessment applications
An innovative family of ear simulators has been conceived for the calibration and traceability of audiometric equipment. Each device within the family has been designed for a particular key age group, covering neonates through to adults. The age-specific ear simulators are intended to improve the...
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Design and evaluation of a portable intra-operative unified-planning-and-guidance framework applied to distal radius fracture surgery
Abstract Purpose During a standard fracture reduction and fixation procedure of the distal radius, only fluoroscopic images are available for planning of the screw placement and monitoring of the drill bit trajectory. Our prototype intra-operative framework integrates planning and drill guidance for...
Emergency Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
Effect of ultrasound training of physicians working in the prehospital setting
Advances in technology have made ultrasound (US) devices smaller and portable, hence accessible for prehospital care providers. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a four-hour, hands-on US training cours...from Emergency Medicine via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aNykdW

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Over 20 speakers are presenting at #lungcancer16 – who do we have? Find out here: https://t.co/j2ZAigZ qRC https://t.co/T3OFw6d8gx
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Learn how to manage colorectal cancer in older patients. Register for e-learning today! https://t.co/i9eXB4moqS https://t.co/2xgBbdeEc2
Learn how to manage colorectal cancer in older patients. Register for e-learning today! https://t.co/i9eXB4moqS https://t.co/2xgBbdeEc2 from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://twitter.com/ecancer/status/761540962145427457 via IFTTT
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Does high intake of cruciferous vegetables slow the progression of prostate cancer?https://t.co/7zgsVm62NF https://t.co/aXURsCYUf9
Does high intake of cruciferous vegetables slow the progression of prostate cancer? https://t.co/7zgsVm62NF https://t.co/aXURsCYUf9 from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://twitter.com/ecancer/status/761539936482975744 via IFTTT
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Brazilian study identifies new target for treatment of melanoma
A Brazilian study shows that inhibition of an RNA named RMEL3, which is encoded by a previously uncharacterised gene (also named RMEL3), can reduce the viability of cultured melanoma cells by up to 95%. Although RMEL3 is a non-coding RNA and hence does… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis...
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Prophylaktische Netze an der Bauchdecke
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die Inzidenz der Narbenhernie ist in gewissen Risikopopulationen besonders erhöht. Für diese Patienten kann die Implantation eines prophylaktischen Netzes im Rahmen des primären Bauchdeckenverschlusses sinnvoll sein. Diese Hypothese wurde in verschiedenen prospektiven Studien...
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Polychromatic light-induced osteogenic activity in 2D and 3D cultures
Abstract Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been applied to manipulate cellular responses by using monochromatic light in different wavelengths from ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR) region. Until now, an effective wavelength has not been revealed to induce proliferation and/or differentiation of cells. Therefore,...
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Bedeutung der perioperativen Ernährungstherapie beim Risiko- und Komplikationsmanagement von Patienten mit Ösophaguskarzinom
Zusammenfassung Die Ösophagusresektion zählt zu den Hochrisikoeingriffen und fällt deswegen in Deutschland unter die vom Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss definierte Mindestmengenregelung. Zur Bedeutung der perioperativen Ernährungstherapie im Rahmen des Risiko- und Komplikationsmanagements erfolgt eine systematische...
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Wound healing efficacy of a 660-nm diode laser in a rat incisional wound model
Abstract This study aimed to elucidate the optimum usage parameters of low reactive-level laser therapy (LLLT) in a rat incisional wound model. In Sprague-Dawley rats, surgical wounds of 15-mm length were made in the dorsal thoracic region. They were divided into groups to receive 660-nm diode laser...
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Combined treatment with chondroitinase ABC and treadmill rehabilitation for chronic severe spinal cord injury in adult rats
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Neuroscience Research Author(s): Munehisa Shinozaki, Akio Iwanami, Kanehiro Fujiyoshi, Shouichi Tashiro, Kazuya Kitamura, Shinsuke Shibata, Hiroshi Fujita, Masaya Nakamura, Hideyuki Okano There are more than 50 times the number of chronic-phase...
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Enhanced Protective Role in Materials with Gradient Structural Orientations: Lessons from Nature
Publication date: Available online 5 August 2016Source:Acta Biomaterialia Author(s): Zengqian Liu, Yankun Zhu, Da Jiao, Zhaoyong Weng, Zhefeng Zhang, Robert O. Ritchie Living organisms are adept at resisting contact deformation and damage by assembling protective surfaces with spatially varied mechanical...
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Enharrisment: a Reply to John Harris about Moral Enhancement
Abstract In his reply to our response (both in this issue) to his book How to be Good, John Harris accuses us of saying ‘two mutually contradictory things’ (2016: 1) when in fact we talk about two different things. In this short response, we distinguish between moral enhancement and interventions which...
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Combinatorial Extracellular Matrix Microenvironments Promote Survival and Phenotype of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Endothelial Cells in Hypoxia
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Acta Biomaterialia Author(s): Luqia Hou, John Coller, Vanita Natu, Trevor J. Hastie, Ngan F. Huang Recent developments in cell therapy using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived endothelial cells (iPSC-ECs) hold great promise for treating...
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Multizystische, intraabdominelle Raumforderung im Neugeborenenalter
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Inkjet printed periodical micropatterns made of inert alumina ceramics induce contact guidance and stimulate osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Acta Biomaterialia Author(s): Ines Lauria, Michael Kramer, Teresa Schröder, Sebastian Kant, Anne Hausmann, Frederik Böke, Rudolf Leube, Rainer Telle, Horst Fischer Bioinert high performance ceramics exhibit detrimental features for implant components...
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Multizystische, intraabdominelle Raumforderung im Neugeborenenalter
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Design and evaluation of a portable intra-operative unified-planning-and-guidance framework applied to distal radius fracture surgery
Abstract Purpose During a standard fracture reduction and fixation procedure of the distal radius, only fluoroscopic images are available for planning of the screw placement and monitoring of the drill bit trajectory. Our prototype intra-operative framework integrates planning and drill guidance for...
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Short-term test-retest-reliability of conditioned pain modulation using the cold-heat-pain method in healthy subjects and its correlation to parameters of standardized quantitative sensory testing
Abstract Background Conditioned Pain Modulation (CPM) is often used to assess human descending pain inhibition. Nine different studies on the test-retest-reliability of different CPM paradigms have been published, but none of them has investigated the commonly used heat-cold-pain method. The results...
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Prophylaktische Netze an der Bauchdecke
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die Inzidenz der Narbenhernie ist in gewissen Risikopopulationen besonders erhöht. Für diese Patienten kann die Implantation eines prophylaktischen Netzes im Rahmen des primären Bauchdeckenverschlusses sinnvoll sein. Diese Hypothese wurde in verschiedenen prospektiven Studien...
OtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros
Bedeutung der perioperativen Ernährungstherapie beim Risiko- und Komplikationsmanagement von Patienten mit Ösophaguskarzinom
Zusammenfassung Die Ösophagusresektion zählt zu den Hochrisikoeingriffen und fällt deswegen in Deutschland unter die vom Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss definierte Mindestmengenregelung. Zur Bedeutung der perioperativen Ernährungstherapie im Rahmen des Risiko- und Komplikationsmanagements erfolgt eine systematische...
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Environmentally induced, occupational diseases with emphasis on chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin affecting tropical countries
Environmentally induced, occupational diseases are increasing worldwide, especially in rural agricultural communities. Poverty-associated malnutrition, environmental hazards and pollution, and lack of access t… from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aYMHPs...
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Occurrence and outcome of de novo metastatic breast cancer by subtype in a large, diverse population
Abstract Purpose To examine the occurrence and outcomes of de novo metastatic (Stage IV) breast cancer, particularly with respect to tumor HER2 expression. Methods We studied all 6,268 de novo metastatic breast cancer cases diagnosed from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2011 and reported to the California...
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Complications of Midface Swing for Management of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
Abstract Introduction Access osteotomies provide direct exposure to inaccessible areas of the deep part of craniofacial skeleton for treating pathologies involving vital structures. The use of maxillary swing approach for gaining wide access to the nasopharynx, infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space,...
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Complications of Midface Swing for Management of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
Abstract Introduction Access osteotomies provide direct exposure to inaccessible areas of the deep part of craniofacial skeleton for treating pathologies involving vital structures. The use of maxillary swing approach for gaining wide access to the nasopharynx, infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space,...
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Stent-Assisted Coiling of 501 Wide-Necked Intracranial Aneurysms: A Single-Center 8-Year Experience
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Yongtao Zheng, Yanbing Song, Yingjun Liu, Qiang Xu, Yanlong Tian, Bing Leng BackgroundStent-assisted coiling has expanded the treatment of complex wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. We present our experience with stent-assisted...
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Microarray expression in peri-implant tissue next to different titanium implant surfaces predicts clinical outcomes: a split-mouth study
Abstract Objectives This split-mouth study evaluated miRNA expression of tissues around implants with different surface treatments. Material and methods Each patient of the sample (five men and five women) received two implants (one control and one test) into an edentulous quadrant to support fixed...
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Filaggrin gene loss-of-function variants modify the effect of breast-feeding on eczema risk in early childhood
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Caffeine discontinuation improves acute migraine treatment: a prospective clinic-based study
Caffeine has both excitatory and vasoconstrictive effects on central nervous system. Caffeine use might be associated with development and chronification of migraine. We aimed to evaluate the effect of caffein… http://ift.tt/2ayUUpI http://ift.tt/2aYb1Qz
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In vivo evaluation of shark teeth-derived bioapatites
Abstract Objective The present work proposes the shark teeth as a new source of bioapatites for bone filler applications in maxillary sinus elevation, periodontal regeneration or implants placement. This abundant fishing by-product provides an improved hydroxyapatite (HA) with fluorine contributions....
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Communicating Hydrocephalus Associated with Small- to Medium-Sized Vestibular Schwannomas: Clinical Significance of the Tumor Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Map
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Masaaki Taniguchi, Tomoaki Nakai, Masaaki Kohta, Hidehito Kimura, Eiji Kohmura BackgroundThe etiology of hydrocephalus associated with the small- to medium-sized vestibular schwannomas is still controversial. We investigated...
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Tumoradaptierte Reduktion der Brust
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die tumoradaptierte Reduktion ist eine onkoplastische Operationstechnik, die eine großvolumige Exzision von malignen Tumoren in der Brust ermöglicht mit dem Ziel, die Ästhetik der Brust zu erhalten. Ziel und Methoden Die vorliegende Arbeit beschreibt mögliche Techniken...
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Risk Factors of Postoperative Low Back Pain for Lumbar Spine Disease
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Jiaao Gu, Fulin Guan, Lin Zhu, Guofa Guan, Zhiyong Chi, Haojun Wang, Zhange Yu PurposeA retrospective study was conducted to clarify the risk factors of postoperative low back pain (LBP) for lumbar spine disease.Patients...
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Molecular mechanisms involved in dendritic cell dysfunction in cancer
Abstract Dendritic cells (DC) play a pivotal role in the tumor microenvironment (TME). As the primary antigen-presenting cells in the tumor, DCs modulate anti-tumor responses by regulating the magnitude and duration of infiltrating cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses. Unfortunately, due to the immunosuppressive...
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Feasibility, tolerability and safety of pediatric hyperpolarized 129 Xe magnetic resonance imaging in healthy volunteers and children with cystic fibrosis
Abstract Background Hyperpolarized 129Xe is a promising contrast agent for MRI of pediatric lung function, but its safety and tolerability in children have not been rigorously assessed. Objective To assess the feasibility, safety and tolerability of hyperpolarized 129Xe gas as an inhaled contrast...
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An Outcome and Cost Analysis Comparing Single-Level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Intraoperative Fluoroscopy versus Computed Tomography–Guided Navigation
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Ryan Khanna, Joseph L. McDevitt, Zachary A. Abecassis, Zachary A. Smith, Tyler R. Koski, Richard G. Fessler, Nader S. Dahdaleh BackgroundMinimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) has undergone significant...
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High FABP5 Versus CRABPII Expression Ratio in Recurrent Craniopharyngiomas: Implications for Future Treatment
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Qiang Li, Chao You, Liangxue Zhou, Xiutian Sima, Zhiyong Liu, Hao Liu, Jianguo Xu Background and ObjectiveRecurrence is a major problem in craniopharyngioma (CP) management. Recent study shows that high FABP5/CRABPII may...
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Direct Bypass Versus Indirect Bypass in Adult Moyamoya Angiopathy with Symptoms or Hemodynamic Instability: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Hoon Kim, Dong-Kyu Jang, Young-Min Han, Jae Hoon Sung, Ik Seong Park, Kwan-Sung Lee, Ji-Ho Yang, Pil Woo Huh, Young Sup Park, Dal-Soo Kim, Kyung-Do Han BackgroundIt remains controversial which bypass methods are optimal...
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Tethered Cord Syndrome–A Study of the Short-Term Effects of Surgical Detethering on Markers of Neuronal Injury and Electrophysiologic Parameters
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Ved Prakash Maurya, Medha Rajappa, Vaibhav Wadwekar, Sunil K. Narayan, Deepak Barathi, Venkatesh S. Madhugiri ObjectiveSeveral studies have assessed clinical and radiologic outcomes after detethering of the cord for tethered...
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Fully Endoscopic Freehand Evacuation of Spontaneous Supratentorial Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Filippo Flavio Angileri, Felice Esposito, Stefano Maria Priola, Giovanni Raffa, Daniele Marino, Rosaria Viola Abbritti, Maria Giusa, Antonino Germanò, Francesco Tomasello ObjectiveA modification of other reported endoscopic...
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Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms and Cognitive Performance: Preliminary Results of a Prospective Clinical Trial
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Elisabeth Bründl, Christina Böhm, Ralf Lürding, Petra Schödel, Sylvia Bele, Andreas Hochreiter, Judith Scheitzach, Florian Zeman, Alexander Brawanski, Karl-Michael Schebesch BackgroundFew studies have addressed the effect...
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Olfactory Groove Meningiomas: Comparison of Extent of Frontal Lobe Changes After Lateral and Bifrontal Approaches
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Anil Nanda, Tanmoy K. Maiti, Shyamal C. Bir, Subhas K. Konar, Bharat Guthikonda ObjectiveOlfactory groove meningiomas often are behaviorally silent. Numerous surgical approaches have been described in the literature for...
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Is Age a Risk Factor for Poor Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms?
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Hidetoshi Matsukawa, Hiroyasu Kamiyama, Toshiyuki Tsuboi, Kosumo Noda, Nakao Ota, Shiro Miyata, Osamu Takahashi, Sadahisa Tokuda, Rokuya Tanikawa ObjectiveAdvanced age is known to be a significant risk factor for the rupture...
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Superior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms, the “Sui Generis” in Posterior Circulation: The Role of Micros urgery in the Endovascular Era
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Devi Prasad Patra, Shyamal C. Bir, Tanmoy K. Maiti, Piyush Kalakoti, Hugo H. Cuellar-Saenz, Bharat Guthikonda, Hai Sun, Anil Nanda BackgroundEndovascular treatment in the present form has almost taken over the management...
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Jump up to: a b “Entrez Gene: SGK2 serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase 2”. … Pflugers Arch. 445 (1): 60–6. doi:10.1007/s00424-002-0873-2. … K(+) current by the serum and glucocorticoid–inducible kinase (SGK) isoforms”. from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aTCqTi...
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A Frameless Stereotactic Implantation Technique for Depth Electrodes in Refractory Epilepsy Using Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Publication date: October 2016Source:World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Karl Roessler, Björn Sommer, Andreas Merkel, Stefan Rampp, Stephanie Gollwitzer, Hajo M. Hamer, Michael Buchfelder ObjectiveVarious complex techniques for depth electrode insertion in refractory epilepsy using preoperative...
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Genetic determinants and post-orthodontic external apical root resorption in Czech children
Abstract Objective Genes, involved in the modulation of inflammatory response and bone remodeling, play a role in the development of post-orthodontic external apical root resorption (EARR). The aim of our study was to analyze possible associations between seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)...
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Changes in lung sounds during asthma progression in a guinea pig model
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Allergology International Author(s): Chizu Habukawa, Katsumi Murakami, Kazuya Sugitani, Tomohiro Ohtani, Gabriel Pramudita Saputra, Katsuki Kashiyama, Yukio Nagasaka, Shigeo Wada BackgroundLung sound analysis is useful for objectively evaluating...
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Serum TARC levels are strongly correlated with blood eosinophil count in patients with drug eruptions
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2016Source:Allergology International Author(s): Takayoshi Komatsu-Fujii, Sakae Kaneko, Yuko Chinuki, Yohji Suyama, Masataka Ohta, Hiroyuki Niihara, Eishin Morita BackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the relationship between serum thymus and activation-regulated...
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Identification and expression analysis of cellular and viral microRNAs in CyHV3-infected KCF-1 cells
Publication date: 30 October 2016Source:Gene, Volume 592, Issue 1 Author(s): Xuezhu Lee, Shaoping Weng, Gang Dong, Hetong Zhang, Jie Zeng, Jianguo He, Chuanfu Dong MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs with approximately 22 nucleotides (nt) that are encoded by a diverse range of metazoan eukaryotes,...
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Increased βTrCP are associated with imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice via NF-κB signaling pathway
Publication date: 30 October 2016Source:Gene, Volume 592, Issue 1 Author(s): Ruilian Li, Juan Wang, Xin Wang, Jun Zhou, Mei Wang, Huiqun Ma, Shengxiang Xiao Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by T cell-mediated hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, increased angiogenesis...


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