Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE,http://www.jove.com/ Surface Electromyographic Biofeedback...Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE,http://www.jove.com/Surface Electromyographic Biofeedback as a Rehabilitation Tool for Patients with Global Brachial Plexus Injury Receiving Bionic Reconstruction.Related ArticlesSurface Electromyographic Biofeedback as a Rehabilitation Tool for Patients with Global Brachial Plexus Injury Receiving Bionic Reconstruction. J Vis Exp. 2019 Sep 28;(151): Authors: Hruby LA, Sturma A, Aszmann OC Abstract In pati- pubmed: future oncology A clinical evaluation of treatments that target cell cycle machinery in breast...pubmed: future oncologyA clinical evaluation of treatments that target cell cycle machinery in breast cancer.Related ArticlesA clinical evaluation of treatments that target cell cycle machinery in breast cancer. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2019 Oct 14;:1-11 Authors: Fedele P, Sanna V, Fancellu A, Cinieri S Abstract Introduction: The dysregulation of cell cycle control can lead to cancer development. In breast cancer, cyclin D, CDK 4,6 and the retin
- European Review » Neurology MicroRNA-132 promotes neurons cell apoptosis and activates Tau phosphorylation...European Review » NeurologyMicroRNA-132 promotes neurons cell apoptosis and activates Tau phosphorylation by targeting GTDC-1 in Alzheimer's diseaseOBJECTIVE: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with limited success in the prognosis of patients worldwide. The microRNA (miRNA) technology shows an encouraging trend in the therapeutics of AD. The study aimed to investigate the role of miR-132 and its underlying mechanism involvi
- J Neural Eng Object stiffness recognition using haptic feedback delivered through transcutaneous proximal...J Neural EngObject stiffness recognition using haptic feedback delivered through transcutaneous proximal nerve stimulation.Related ArticlesObject stiffness recognition using haptic feedback delivered through transcutaneous proximal nerve stimulation. J Neural Eng. 2019 Oct 14;: Authors: Vargas L, Shin H, Huang H, Zhu Y, Hu X Abstract OBJECTIVE: Haptic feedback is crucial when we manipulate objects. Information pertaining to an object's stiffness
- Future Oncology PD1+ tumor associated macrophages predict poor prognosis of locally advanced...Future OncologyPD1+ tumor associated macrophages predict poor prognosis of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinomaFuture Oncology, Ahead of Print.Future OncologyTue Oct 15, 2019 04:00Journal of vestibular research : equilibrium & orientationEffects of long-term vestibular rehabilitation therapy with vibrotactile sensory augmentation for people with unilateral vestibular disorders - a randomized preliminary study.Related ArticlesEffect
- Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base Microsurgical Gross Total Resection of Foramen...Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull BaseMicrosurgical Gross Total Resection of Foramen Magnum Meningioma via Far Lateral ApproachJ Neurol Surg BDOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695063Foramen magnum meningiomas are one of the most challenging tumors for skull base neurosurgeons due to their proximity to critical neurovascular structures. The far-lateral approach demonstrated here facilitates access to lesions involving the anterior portion of the fo
- Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy Down-regulated long non-coding RNA PVT1 contributes to gestational...Biomedicine & PharmacotherapyDown-regulated long non-coding RNA PVT1 contributes to gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia via regulation of human trophoblast cellsPublication date: December 2019Source: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Volume 120Author(s): Qiuhong Wang, Xun Lu, Chunyan Li, Wen Zhang, Yan Lv, Luyao Wang, Lan Wu, Li Meng, Yuru Fan, Hongjuan Ding, Wei Long, Mingming LvAbstractObjectiveWe aimed to explore the expression level a
- Clinical and translational oncology Role of novel hormonal therapies in the management of non-metastatic...Clinical and translational oncologyRole of novel hormonal therapies in the management of non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a literature-based meta-analysis of randomized trialsAbstract Background Novel hormonal therapies have been recently investigated in non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). We performed a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of novel hormonal therapies in non-metastatic CRPC.
- The Journal of Physiology Shaw and Shal voltage‐gated potassium channels mediate circadian changes...The Journal of PhysiologyShaw and Shal voltage‐gated potassium channels mediate circadian changes in Drosophila clock neuron excitabilityAbstract Like in mammals, Drosophila circadian clock neurons display rhythms of activity with higher action potential firing rates and more positive resting membrane potentials during the day. This rhythmic excitability has been widely observed but, critically, its regulation remains unresolved. We have characte
- Clinical Cancer Research current issue , The CHK1 Inhibitor Prexasertib Exhibits Monotherapy...Clinical Cancer Research current issue ,The CHK1 Inhibitor Prexasertib Exhibits Monotherapy Activity in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Models and Sensitizes to PARP InhibitionPurpose:PARP inhibitors are approved for the treatment of high-grade serous ovarian cancers (HGSOC). Therapeutic resistance, resulting from restoration of homologous recombination (HR) repair or replication fork stabilization, is a pressing clinical problem. We assessed th
- Journal of Voice Assessing and Quantifying Air Added to the Voice by Means of Laryngostroboscopic...Journal of VoiceAssessing and Quantifying Air Added to the Voice by Means of Laryngostroboscopic Imaging, EGG, and Acoustics in Vocally Trained SubjectsTo assess and quantify singers' strategies for adding air to phonation to sound "breathy" in a healthy mannerJournal of VoiceMon Oct 14, 2019 17:00Exercise Science and the VocalistThe application of exercise science training knowledge has been of growing interest to voice professionals. This tutor
- Genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 library screening identified PHGDH as a critical driver for Sorafenib resistance...Genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 library screening identified PHGDH as a critical driver for Sorafenib resistance in HCCNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-12606-7Resistance to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor Sorafenib, which is the standard treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, is a major clinical challenge. Here, the authors show that phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, a key enzyme in the serine synthes
- Diagnostic performance of the visual caries classification of International Caries Detection and...Diagnostic performance of the visual caries classification of International Caries Detection and Assessment...Diagnostic performance of the visual caries classification of International Caries Detection and Assessment System II versus conventional radiography for the detection of occlusal carious lesions in primary molarsJayachandra Reddy Bhumireddy, S V. S. G. Nirmala, Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni, Sivakumar NuvvulaSRM Journal of Research in Dental
- Journal of Developmental Biology JDB, Vol. 7, Pages 20: Axin Family of Scaffolding Proteins in...Journal of Developmental BiologyJDB, Vol. 7, Pages 20: Axin Family of Scaffolding Proteins in Development: Lessons from C. elegansJDB, Vol. 7, Pages 20: Axin Family of Scaffolding Proteins in Development: Lessons from C. elegans Journal of Developmental Biology doi: 10.3390/jdb7040020 Authors: Avijit Mallick Shane K. B. Taylor Ayush Ranawade Bhagwati P. Gupta Scaffold proteins serve important roles in cellular signaling by integrating inputs from
- Pharmaceuticals, Vol. 12, Pages 155: Synergistic Effect of a HER2 Targeted Thorium-227 Conjugate...Pharmaceuticals, Vol. 12, Pages 155: Synergistic Effect of a HER2 Targeted Thorium-227 Conjugate in Combination with Olaparib in a BRCA2 Deficient Xenograft ModelPharmaceuticals, Vol. 12, Pages 155: Synergistic Effect of a HER2 Targeted Thorium-227 Conjugate in Combination with Olaparib in a BRCA2 Deficient Xenograft Model Pharmaceuticals doi: 10.3390/ph12040155 Authors: Katrine Wickstroem Jenny Karlsson Christine Ellingsen Véronique Cruciani Ale
- Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 537: Natural Diatom Biosilica as Microshuttles in Drug Delivery...Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 537: Natural Diatom Biosilica as Microshuttles in Drug Delivery SystemsPharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 537: Natural Diatom Biosilica as Microshuttles in Drug Delivery Systems Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11100537 Authors: Joachim Delasoie Fabio Zobi Unicellular diatom microalgae are a promising natural resource of porous biosilica. These microorganisms produce around their membrane a highly porous and extrem
- Journal of Clinical Medicine JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1693: Prognosis and Interplay of Cognitive Impairment...Journal of Clinical MedicineJCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1693: Prognosis and Interplay of Cognitive Impairment and Sarcopenia in Older Adults Discharged from Acute Care HospitalsJCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1693: Prognosis and Interplay of Cognitive Impairment and Sarcopenia in Older Adults Discharged from Acute Care Hospitals Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8101693 Authors: Zengarini Giacconi Mancinelli Riccardi Castellani Vetrano Onder Volpato Ruggier
- Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2477: Lifelong n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Exposure Modulates...Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2477: Lifelong n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Exposure Modulates Size of Mammary Epithelial Cell Populations and Expression of Caveolae Resident Proteins in Fat-1 MiceNutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2477: Lifelong n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Exposure Modulates Size of Mammary Epithelial Cell Populations and Expression of Caveolae Resident Proteins in Fat-1 Mice Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11102477 Authors: Hillyer Kang Ma Omeg
- Diversity, Vol. 11, Pages 195: Changes in Heterotrophic Picoplankton Community Structure after...Diversity, Vol. 11, Pages 195: Changes in Heterotrophic Picoplankton Community Structure after Induction of a Phytoplankton Bloom under Different Light RegimesDiversity, Vol. 11, Pages 195: Changes in Heterotrophic Picoplankton Community Structure after Induction of a Phytoplankton Bloom under Different Light Regimes Diversity doi: 10.3390/d11100195 Authors: Karayanni Kormas Moustaka-Gouni Sommer Bacterial and archaeal diversity and succession we
- Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 187: Antimicrobial Effect of Visible Light—Photoinactivation of Legionella...Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 187: Antimicrobial Effect of Visible Light—Photoinactivation of Legionella rubrilucens by Irradiation at 450, 470, and 620 nmAntibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 187: Antimicrobial Effect of Visible Light—Photoinactivation of Legionella rubrilucens by Irradiation at 450, 470, and 620 nm Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040187 Authors: Schmid Hoenes Vatter Hessling Despite the high number of legionella infections, there are cu
- Decline in interest of medical graduates to do postgraduation in anatomy and how do we resolve it? Vishram...Decline in interest of medical graduates to do postgraduation in anatomy and how do we resolve it?Vishram SinghJournal of the Anatomical Society of India 2019 68(2):97-98The toxicological and histopathological effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Cyperus rotundus rhizomes in ehrlich ascites carcinoma induced in Swiss albino miceHema Nidugala, Ramakrishna Avadhani, Ashwini Prabhu, B RavishankarJournal of the Anatomical Society of India 201
- Bioelectrical Impedance Measurements for Assessment of Kidney Function in Critically Ill Patients Objectives:...Bioelectrical Impedance Measurements for Assessment of Kidney Function in Critically Ill PatientsObjectives: To evaluate the use of multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis to predict creatinine/urea clearance based on 24 hours urine collection. A practical formula was developed, and its performance was compared with that of established formulas such as Cockcroft-Gault, Modification of Diet in Renal Disease, and Jelliffe's. Design: An open
- The diagnostic value of kappa/lambda ratios determined by immunohistochemistry in the differentiation...The diagnostic value of kappa/lambda ratios determined by immunohistochemistry in the differentiation of plasma cell myeloma from reactive plasmacytosisYunes Shafeno, Babak Izadi, Sedigheh Khazaei, Maryam Foroughikia, Sara Hookari, Sima Nazemi, Mitra TarlanClinical Cancer Investigation Journal 2019 8(5):177-181Context: Plasma cell myeloma (PCM) is the second-most common B-cell malignancy in western countries. In this disease, the bone marrow is i
- A review article: Brain damage and neuroplastic responses Debela Tolessa Yadate, Adugna Chala Wari,...A review article: Brain damage and neuroplastic responsesDebela Tolessa Yadate, Adugna Chala Wari, Kelil Haji Bedane, Gizaw Mamo GebayehuInternational Journal of Health & Allied Sciences 2019 8(4):219-228Globally, brain damage is becoming a major problem which can be caused by trauma, cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, and infectious diseases. Traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular disorders are considered highly prevalent and given att
- Patient safety , RB Nerli, Shridhar C Ghagane Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research...Patient safety ,RB Nerli, Shridhar C GhaganeIndian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research (KLEU) 2019 12(3):187-188Gene therapy for childhood neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders: An updatePrateek Kumar PandaIndian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research (KLEU) 2019 12(3):189-195The central nervous system is a rather complex site for gene therapy as it contains neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes, and they ha
- Mental health treatment – Still a Stigma and Concern in the 21st Century Stigma to appear normal, Stigma...Mental health treatment – Still a Stigma and Concern in the 21st Century Stigma to appear normal, Stigma to keep the family drama invisibleStigma to protect the family honor, Stigma to coerce yourself out of the need for helpShailla CannieIndian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 2019 16(1):35-38People with mental disorders who live in low- and middle-income countries have low access to quality mental health care and are consequently vulnerable susce
- Current Practices and Novel Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors of Unknown...Current Practices and Novel Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors of Unknown PrimaryNeuroendocrine tumors (NETs) comprise a heterogeneous group of neoplasms in which tumor staging/prognosis and response to treatments depend heavily on accurate and timely identification of the anatomic primary site or NET subtype. Despite recent technological advancements and use of multiple diagnostic modalities, 10% to 14% of newly
- Aromatase Inhibitors in GynecologyAromatase Inhibitors in Gynecology
- Early Introduction of Dermatology Clinical Skills in Medical Training Journal of Cutaneous...Early Introduction of Dermatology Clinical Skills in Medical TrainingJournal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSkin diseases are among the most common diseases encountered by healthcare professionals. Despite this, dedicated dermatology teaching is limited in most Canadian medical school training programs. This is especially true of clinical skills training.ObjectivesTo determine the impact of early introduction of derm
- The regional-dependent biaxial behavior of young and aged mouse skin: A detailed histomechanical characterization,...The regional-dependent biaxial behavior of young and aged mouse skin: A detailed histomechanical characterization, residual strain analysis, and constitutive modelPublication date: Available online 12 October 2019Source: Acta BiomaterialiaAuthor(s): William D. Meador, Gabriella P. Sugerman, Hannah M. Story, Ashley W. Seifert, Matthew R. Bersi, Adrian B. Tepole, Manuel K. RauschAbstractSkin fulfills several vital functions, many of which are depen
- Effects of prostaglandin E2 and D2 on cell proliferation and osteogenic capacity of human mesenchymal...Effects of prostaglandin E2 and D2 on cell proliferation and osteogenic capacity of human mesenchymal stem cellsPublication date: December 2019Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, Volume 151Author(s): C. Ern, I. Frasheri, T. Berger, H.G. Kirchner, R. Heym, R. Hickel, M. FolwacznyAbstractThe manifestation of periodontitis-related inflammatory reaction is inevitably bound to the production of prostaglandins E2 and D2 whic
- Dexmedetomidine Sedation and Airway Collapsibility, At comparable levels of light to moderate...Dexmedetomidine Sedation and Airway Collapsibility, At comparable levels of light to moderate sedation, dexmedetomidine and propofol exhibit similar degrees of pharyngeal collapsibility and reductions in ventilatory drive. The findings suggest that sedation with dexmedetomidine does not offer inherent protection against upper airway obstruction or ventilatory depression. FREEInteraction of Remifentanil and Dexmedetom
- Recommendations and Reports: Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine CDC's MMWR and Medscape are proud...Recommendations and Reports: Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine CDC's MMWR and Medscape are proud to introduce a new FREE continuing education (CE) activity. The goal of this activity is to describe updated recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding prevention of Japanese encephalitis (JE) among U.S. travelers and laboratory workers.This activity is intended for infectious disease physicians, neurologists,
- African American children may need different asthma treatments, Results from a study of African American...African American children may need different asthma treatments,Results from a study of African American children with asthma contrast with previous studies in other populations. The findings highlight the importance of including people of diverse ages and races.Gut microbes affect harmful compound in red meatResearchers identified an enzyme in gut bacteria that releases an inflammation-causing carbohydrate from meat. The findings suggest strategi
- Eogenetic Karst in Interbedded Carbonates and Evaporites and Its Impact on Hydrocarbon Reservoir: A...Eogenetic Karst in Interbedded Carbonates and Evaporites and Its Impact on Hydrocarbon Reservoir: A New Case from Middle Triassic Leikoupo Formation in Sichuan Basin, Southwest ChinaAbstractKarst in interbedded carbonates and evaporites has been reported to have important and complex impacts on reservoir. It is significant for exploration and karst geology. Here, we report such a new case from Middle Triassic Leikoupo Formation of Sichuan Basin,
- A Path Analysis of Patient and Social-Level Factors on Health Literacy and Retention in Care Among African...A Path Analysis of Patient and Social-Level Factors on Health Literacy and Retention in Care Among African Americans Living with HIVAbstractLow health literacy and poor retention in care may contribute to HIV health disparities among African Americans, but causal pathways have not been examined. We utilized an adapted health literacy model to examine the role of health literacy on racial disparities in retention in care. Retention in care for 699
- Frontonasal Malformation Diagnosis in the First Trimester: A Case Report Abstract Different components...Frontonasal Malformation Diagnosis in the First Trimester: A Case ReportAbstractDifferent components of the face and the brain develop independently and ultimately unite at the midline. Disruptions in the development and fusion of craniofacial midline give rise to myriad of abnormalities broadly classified as frontonasal malformations. Here, we report a case diagnosed in the first trimester. The fetus had midline cleft of the face extending till
- Acculturative stress, disability, and health treatment utilization among Asian and Latin American immigrants...Acculturative stress, disability, and health treatment utilization among Asian and Latin American immigrants in the United StatesAbstractPurposeEmpirical research has largely ignored the potential links between immigration-related stress and disability as well as immigration-related stress and health service utilization despite increasing scholarship on the association between acculturative stress and health. This study examined the associations
- Cultural models of and for urban sustainability: assessing beliefs about Green-Win Abstract Green-Win...Cultural models of and for urban sustainability: assessing beliefs about Green-WinAbstractGreen-Win is the proposal where that government, society, and business can all reap benefits while at the same time playing a vital role in the transition to sustainable development and lower carbon futures. We argue that, while the Green-Win proposition is central to many state and expert models of sustainability transitions, as a construction, it belies mo
- Evaluating Positive Psychology Interventions at Work: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Abstract...Evaluating Positive Psychology Interventions at Work: a Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAbstractPositive psychology interventions (PPIs) in the workplace aim to improve important outcomes, such as increased work engagement, job performance, and reduced job stress. Numerous empirical studies have been conducted in recent years to verify the effects of these interventions. This paper provides a systematic review and the first meta-analysis of PP
- Knowledge, Culture and Communication, Social Intelligence Simon Penny (2018): Making sense: cognition,...Knowledge, Culture and Communication,Social IntelligenceSimon Penny (2018): Making sense: cognition, computing, art and embodimentTony D. Sampson: The Assemblage Brain. Sense Making in NeurocultureGuest preface: Streams of consciousness: cognition and intelligent devicesShould I kill or rather not?Can a machine think (anything new)? Automation beyond simulationAbstractThis article will rework the classical question 'Can a machine think?' into a m
- Sick Sinus Syndrome: Sinus Node Dysfunction in the Elderly , Sandeep Khanna, M.D.; Roshni Sreedharan,...Sick Sinus Syndrome: Sinus Node Dysfunction in the Elderly ,Sandeep Khanna, M.D.; Roshni Sreedharan, M.D.; Carlos Trombetta, M.D., M.Ed.; Kurt Ruetzler, M.D. Author NotesFrom the Departments of General Anesthesiology (S.K., R.S., K.R.), Outomes Research (S.K., K.R.), Critical Care Medicine (R.S.), and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (C.T.), Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
- Mitteilungen der DGNI Herausforderungen der Neuro-Intensivmedizin Lungenembolie, Rechtsherzversagen...Mitteilungen der DGNIHerausforderungen der Neuro-IntensivmedizinLungenembolie, RechtsherzversagenMitteilungen der DGIINAkutbehandlung der intrazerebralen BlutungZusammenfassungHintergrundDie intrazerebrale Blutung (ICB) ist eine der schwersten Schlaganfallformen und vergesellschaftet mit einer hohen Morbidität sowie Mortalität. Allerdings gibt es bislang keine effektiven Therapiestrategien, die den funktionellen Zustand nachhaltig verbessern.Ziel
- Determining the Sites of Neural Adaptations to Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis...Determining the Sites of Neural Adaptations to Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCorrection to: Applied Physiology of Rugby LeagueThe original article 'Science of Rugby League Football: A Review'How the 2018 US Physical Activity Guidelines are a Call to Promote and Better Understand Acute Physical Activity for Cognitive Function GainsEffectiveness of Education Interventions Designed to Improve Nutrition Knowledge in Athlet
- How to Choose a Mouse Model of Breast Cancer, a Genomic Perspective Abstract Human breast cancer is...How to Choose a Mouse Model of Breast Cancer, a Genomic PerspectiveAbstractHuman breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease with numerous subtypes that have been defined through immunohistological, histological, and gene expression patterns. The diversity of breast cancer has made the study of its various underlying causes complex. To facilitate the examination of particular facets of breast cancer, mouse models have been generated, ranging from ca
- Editorial Europäische Kommission genehmigt Anwendung von Janssens Stelara® (Ustekinumab) zur Behandlung...EditorialEuropäische Kommission genehmigt Anwendung von Janssens Stelara® (Ustekinumab) zur Behandlung von mittelschwerer bis schwerer aktiver Colitis Ulcerosa in der EUParaduodenale Pankreatitis: eine benigne Differenzialdiagnose zum PankreaskarzinomÖsterreichisches Benchmarking ERCP – ein kurzer Überblick 2006–2018: Ginge es noch besser?ZusammenfassungDas österreichische Benchmarking ERCP überblickt innerhalb von 12 Jahren 33.991 Untersuchungen
- Quality of life considerations No abstract available The cardiac diet explained No abstract available...Quality of life considerationsNo abstract availableThe cardiac diet explainedNo abstract availableImproving pain management through better documentationNo abstract availableLeaky gut: The GI tract's roleNo abstract availableProper indwelling catheter use to prevent CAUTIsNo abstract availableQuality of life for patients with fibromyalgiaConsider applying the Neuman systems model to provide holistic care for more positive outcomes.Management of al
- Preventing Aspiration Complications: Implementing a Swallow Screening Tool Aims: The aim of this study...Preventing Aspiration Complications: Implementing a Swallow Screening ToolAims: The aim of this study was to decrease the number of patients with acquired aspiration mortality. Design: This was an evaluation research study. Data were collected on acutely ill hospitalized patients from January 2013 to December 2017. Methods: In 2016, a 1100-bed Midwestern quaternary care facility found an increasing trend in mortality rates of patients with acquir
- Do Commercial ACOs Save Money? Interpreting Diverse Evidence No abstract available Five-year Impact...Do Commercial ACOs Save Money? Interpreting Diverse EvidenceNo abstract availableFive-year Impact of a Commercial Accountable Care Organization on Health Care Spending, Utilization, and Quality of CareBackground: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have proliferated after the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Few longitudinal ACO studies with continuous enrollees exist and most are short term. Objective: The objective of this study wa
- A Modification of the Posterior Perichondrio-Adipo-Dermal Flap for Protruding Ear Correction: A Customized...A Modification of the Posterior Perichondrio-Adipo-Dermal Flap for Protruding Ear Correction: A Customized TechniqueProminent ear deformity is a common congenital deformity of the external ear affecting 5% of the general population. Because of the deformity's displeasing nature, corrective prominent ear surgery is widely common and performed as a prophylactic surgery. More than 200 surgical techniques for the correction of prominent ear deformity
- Should we adjust for delivery hospital in studies of air pollution and pregnancy outcomes? Background:...Should we adjust for delivery hospital in studies of air pollution and pregnancy outcomes?Background: In conducting a study of ambient air pollution and pregnancy outcome in New York City, we identified delivery hospital as a potential confounder, given its association with both maternal residence and therefore air pollution exposure, and with clinical practices and as a potential marker of outcome misclassification in the coding of pregnancy com
- Ultrasound Time-Harmonic Elastography of the Aorta: Effect of Age and Hypertension on Aortic Stiffness...Ultrasound Time-Harmonic Elastography of the Aorta: Effect of Age and Hypertension on Aortic StiffnessObjectives The aim of this study was to investigate ultrasound time-harmonic elastography for quantifying aortic stiffness in vivo in the context of aging and arterial hypertension. Materials and Methods Seventy-four participants (50 healthy participants and 24 participants with long-standing hypertension) were prospectively included between Janu
- Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma: From Morphology to Molecular Biology Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (oCCC)...Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma: From Morphology to Molecular BiologyOvarian clear cell carcinoma (oCCC) is a distinctive subtype of ovarian carcinoma, with peculiar genetic and environmental risk factors, precursor lesions, molecular events during oncogenesis, patterns of spread, and response to treatment. Because of low response to chemotherapy and poor prognosis in advanced stages, there is growing interest in investigating the molecular pathways
- Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,Latest Results for Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology Differential expression of...Latest Results for Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical OncologyDifferential expression of p52 and RelB proteins in the metastatic and non-metastatic groups of uveal melanoma with patient outcomeAbstract Purpose Non-canonical NFκB (NC-NFκB) pathway plays an influential role in metastasis, which promotes cancer proliferation and progression. The aim
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Media Alarms: Eating Meat Heats the Planet You may have noticed a media theme over recent months linking meat eating with climate change...
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This is the fourth in a series of posts based upon Jordan Peterson's book Maps of Meaning, published in 1999 after 17 years of researc...
