Alexandros Sfakianakis
Anapafseos 5 . Agios Nikolaos
Crete.Greece.72100
2841026182
Anapafseos 5 . Agios Nikolaos
Crete.Greece.72100
2841026182
6948891480
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
Πέμπτη, 17 Οκτωβρίου 2019
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 110: A Qualitative Study Examining the Illness Narrative Master Plots of People with Head and Neck CancerBehavioral Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 110: A Qualitative Study Examining the Illness Narrative Master Plots of People with Head and Neck Cancer Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs9100110 Authors: Kate Reid Andrew Soundy Background: There is a need to understand the common plots (master plots) of illness narratives for people who are treated for cancer. Improved...
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Striatal overexpression of β-arrestin2 counteracts L-dopa-induced dyskinesia in 6-hydroxydopamine...
Striatal overexpression of β-arrestin2 counteracts L-dopa-induced dyskinesia in 6-hydroxydopamine lesioned...Striatal overexpression of β-arrestin2 counteracts L-dopa-induced dyskinesia in 6-hydroxydopamine lesioned Parkinson's disease ratsPublication date: December 2019Source: Neurochemistry International, Volume 131Author(s): Zeng-Rui Zhang, Xing-Ru Zhang, Xiao-Qian Luan, Xin-Shi Wang, Wen-Wen Wang, Xiao-Yi Wang, Bei Shao, Cheng-Long XieAbstractProlonged administration of Levodopa (L-dopa) therapy...
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pubmed: epilepsy treatmentTrend of antidepressants before, during, and after pregnancy across two decades-A population-based study.Related ArticlesTrend of antidepressants before, during, and after pregnancy across two decades-A population-based study. Brain Behav. 2019 Oct 15;:e01441 Authors: Sun Y, Dreier JW, Liu X, Glejsted Ingstrup K, Maegbaek ML, Munk-Olsen T, Christensen J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Factors that influence antidepressant (AD) prescription and use during pregnancy are multiple including,...
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Surgical and Radiologic AnatomyUnilateral segmental agenesis of the vertebral artery at the C2 levelAbstract Purpose To report a case of unilateral segmental agenesis of the vertebral artery (VA). Methods We describe the angiographic and MRI features of a segmental VA agenesis (C2 segment). Results VA agenesis is caused bySurgical and Radiologic AnatomyTue Oct 15, 2019 17:00Neural-circuits,http://goo.gl/r3fv60Early Sensory Loss Alters the Dendritic Branching and Spine Density of Supragranular Pyramidal...
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pubmed: cell cycle arrest Serial Urinary Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 and Insulin-Like...
pubmed: cell cycle arrestSerial Urinary Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 7 and the Prognosis for Acute Kidney Injury over the Course of Critical Illness.Serial Urinary Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 7 and the Prognosis for Acute Kidney Injury over the Course of Critical Illness. Cardiorenal Med. 2019 Oct 16;:1-12 Authors: McCullough PA, Ostermann M, Forni LG, Bihorac A, Koyner JL, Chawla...
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American Goiter AssociationNegative Effects of Age at Menarche on Risk of Cardiometabolic diseases in Adulthood: A Mendelian Randomization Study.Related ArticlesNegative Effects of Age at Menarche on Risk of Cardiometabolic diseases in Adulthood: A Mendelian Randomization Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Cao M, Cui B Abstract CONTEXT: Observational studies showed that early menarche is associated with cardiometabolic diseases, but confounding factors make it difficult to infer...
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Allergologia et ImmunopathologiaAssessment of regular drug use and inhaler technique skills in asthmatic childrenPublication date: Available online 16 October 2019Source: Allergologia et ImmunopathologiaAuthor(s): Ceren Can, Emre Akkelle, Pınar Gökmirza Özdemir, Mehtap Yazıcıoğlu, Necdet SütAbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the regular use of long-term asthma-control medication and to determine inhaler techniques in asthmatic children.MethodsThe study was conducted on asthmatic children...
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bioRxiv Subject Collection: Evolutionary BiologyReconstructing the history of variation in effective population size along phylogenies [NEW RESULTS]The nearly-neutral theory predicts specific relations between effective population size (Ne), and patterns of divergence and polymorphism, which depend on the shape of the distribution of fitness effects (DFE) of new mutations. However, testing these relations is not straightforward since Ne is difficult to estimate in practice. For that reason, indirect...
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Journal of BiophotonicsBladder tissue characterization using probe‐based Raman spectroscopy: Evaluation of tissue heterogeneity and influence on the model predictionExisting approaches for early‐stage bladder tumor diagnosis largely depend on invasive and time‐consuming procedures, resulting in hospitalization, bleeding, bladder perforation, infection and other health risks for the patient. The reduction of current risk factors, while maintaining or even improving the diagnostic precision, is an...
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CortexDifferential loss of position sense and kinesthesia in sub-acute strokePublication date: Available online 16 October 2019Source: CortexAuthor(s): Jennifer A. Semrau, Troy M. Herter, Stephen H. Scott, Sean P. DukelowAbstractPosition sense and kinesthesia are thought to be independent sub-modalities of proprioception, based on neuromuscular recordings in the periphery. However, little evidence has demonstrated separation in the central nervous system (CNS). Stroke provides an interesting model...
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Multi-strategic RNA-seq analysis reveals a high-resolution transcriptional landscape in cottonNature Communications - current - nature.com science feedsWed Oct 16, 2019 17:00Histone H3K23-specific acetylation by MORF is coupled to H3K14 acylationNature Communications - current - nature.com science feedsWed Oct 16, 2019 17:00Mice with hyper-long telomeres show less metabolic aging and longer lifespansNature Communications - current - nature.com science feedsWed Oct 16, 2019 17:00Dual self-assembly...
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Biomedicine & PharmacotherapyApplication of mass spectrometry-based MHC immunopeptidome profiling in neoantigen identification for tumor immunotherapyPublication date: December 2019Source: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Volume 120Author(s): Xiaomei Zhang, Yue Qi, Qi Zhang, Wei LiuAbstractOne of the challenges for cancer vaccine and adoptive T-cell-based immunotherapy is to identify the major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated non-self neoantigens recognized by T cells. T cell epitope...
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The Nature of the HTLV-1 Provirus in Naturally Infected Individuals Analyzed by the Viral DNA-Capture-Seq Approach.The Nature of the HTLV-1 Provirus in Naturally Infected Individuals Analyzed by the Viral DNA-Capture-Seq Approach. Cell Rep. 2019 Oct 15;29(3):724-735.e4 Authors: Katsuya H, Islam S, Tan BJY, Ito J, Miyazato P, Matsuo M, Inada Y, Iwase SC, Uchiyama Y, Hata H, Sato T, Yagishita N, Araya N, Ueno T, Nosaka K, Tokunaga M, Yamagishi M, Watanabe T, Uchimaru K, Fujisawa JI, Utsunomiya A, Yamano...
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ANZ Journal of SurgeryImmediate breast reconstruction: are we providing an acceptable standard of care?ANZ Journal of SurgeryWed Oct 16, 2019 05:09Organoids: the new kid in cancer researchANZ Journal of SurgeryWed Oct 16, 2019 05:09Response from Dr Wood to Euthanasia and surgeons: an overview of the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 and its relevance to surgical practice in AustraliaANZ Journal of SurgeryWed Oct 16, 2019 05:09Postmastectomy radiotherapy and immediate implant‐based breast...
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Auris Nasus LarynxA possible mechanism of the formation of endolymphatic hydrops and its associated inner ear disordersPublication date: Available online 15 October 2019Source: Auris Nasus LarynxAuthor(s): Taizo Takeda, Setsuko Takeda, Akinobu KakigiAbstractThe pathology of Meniere's disease (MD) is well established to be endolymphatic hydrops. However, the mechanism underlying deafness and vertigo of MD or idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops is still unknown. In order to evaluate the pathogenesis of...
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American Society for Stereotactic and Functional NeurosurgeryMechanisms and Risk Factors Contributing to Visual Field Deficits following Stereotactic Laser AmygdalohippocampotomySelective laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) is a minimally invasive surgical treatment for medial temporal lobe epilepsy. Visual field deficits (VFDs) are a significant potential complication. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between VFDs and potential mechanisms of injury to the optic radiations...
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Massachusetts Medical Society: New England Journal of Medicine: Table of ContentsElectrolyte and Acid–Base Disturbances in Patients with Diabetes MellitusNew England Journal of Medicine, Volume 381, Issue 16, Page 1598-1598, October 2019.Massachusetts Medical Society: New England Journal of Medicine: Table of ContentsWed Oct 16, 2019 02:00Randomized Trial of Medical versus Surgical Treatment for Refractory HeartburnNew England Journal of Medicine, Volume 381, Issue 16, Page 1513-1523, October 2019.Massachusetts...
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American Journal of Physical AnthropologyIsotopic evidence for anthropogenic lead exposure on a 17th/18th century Barbadian plantationAbstract Objectives To identify and characterize anthropogenic lead sources on a 17th/18th century Barbadian plantation and to test if lead isotope analyses can be used to identify the geographic origins of first‐generation African captives. Materials and Methods We carried out lead (Pb) isotope analyses on dental enamel samples from 24 individuals from the Newton...
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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingPerformance of 18 F-fluciclovine PET/MR in the evaluation of osseous metastases from castration-resistant prostate cancerEuropean Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingWed Oct 16, 2019 17:00[ 18 F]Fluorocholine PET/CT-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy in patients with recurrent oligometastatic prostate cancerAbstract Background In the last years, functional imaging has given a significant contribution to the clinical decision-making...
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Head and NeckGenetic Association between NFKBIA and NFKB1 Gene Polymorphisms and the Susceptibility to Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.Related ArticlesGenetic Association between NFKBIA and NFKB1 Gene Polymorphisms and the Susceptibility to Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Dis Markers. 2019;2019:6523837 Authors: Li L, Zhang ZT Abstract Background: The role of the NFKB1 gene rs28362491 polymorphism and NFKBIA gene rs2233406 polymorphism in the development of head and neck cancer (HNC)...
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Head and NeckThe financial burden of acute odontogenic infections: The South Australian experience.The financial burden of acute odontogenic infections: The South Australian experience. Aust Dent J. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Han J, Liau I, Bayetto K, May B, Goss A, Sambrook P, Cheng A Abstract BACKGROUND: Acute odontogenic infections are a common surgical emergency managed by public hospitals in Australia which cause considerable patient morbidity and occasionally, mortality. Despite posing a signifiHead...
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British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryReconstructive complications of thrombophilia and keloid scarring: free flap surgery in a patient with mild protein S deficiencyPublication date: Available online 16 October 2019Source: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): A. Regan, J. McMahonBritish Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThu Oct 17, 2019 02:56Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Published Ahead-of-PrintIs Three-Dimensional Virtual Planning in Cranial Reconstruction...
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part ATable of Contents, Volume 179A, Number 11, November 2019American Journal of Medical Genetics Part AFri Oct 11, 2019 06:37Opportunities and Challenges for Implementing Genomics into Clinical CareAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part AFri Oct 11, 2019 06:37In This IssueAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part AFri Oct 11, 2019 06:37Publication schedule for 2019American Journal of Medical Genetics Part AFri Oct 11, 2019 06:37Cover Image, Volume 179A, Number...
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Anti-Cancer Drugs - Published Ahead-of-PrintMatrine enhances the efficacy of adriamycin chemotherapy in osteosarcoma cells by the STAT3 pathwayMatrine and adriamycin have been extensively considered to be effective in anticancer therapies. However, the role of matrine in the antitumor activity of adriamycin against human osteosarcoma (OS) remains elusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of matrine in OS chemotherapy of adriamycin. In the study, we found that matrine promoted the...
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BioMed Research InternationalGeographic Variations in Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures in ChinaBackground. Hip fracture is one of the major risk factors of global mortality and disability. The aim of this study was to map the pattern of intertrochanteric femoral fractures in China, providing a pilot national dataset and basis for medical policy proposals. Methods. A multistage probability sampling strategy was applied in the national baseline survey. Thirty provinces in mainland China were included...
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Analytical Chemistry[ASAP] Cu/Ag Sphere Segment Void Array as Efficient Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Substrate for Detecting Individual Atmospheric AerosolAnalytical ChemistryDOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02840Analytical ChemistryTue Oct 15, 2019 21:00[ASAP] A Dynamic DNA Machine via Free Walker Movement on Lipid Bilayer for Ultrasensitive Electrochemiluminescent BioassayAnalytical ChemistryDOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b03999Analytical ChemistryTue Oct 15, 2019 21:00[ASAP] In-Depth Compositional...
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Cancer CytopathologyRecent advances in oncofertility address a serious side effect of cancer therapyCancer CytopathologyWed Oct 09, 2019 07:55Issue InformationCancer CytopathologyWed Oct 09, 2019 07:55Case Reports in PathologyFibrous Extracellular Spheroids in an Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Fine Needle Aspiration Correlating to a Gyriform Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor with a Unique Cobblestone Pavement Growth PatternPancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) are uncommon tumors. Fine...
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AllergySWIR Camera as a Novel Solution to Allergy Skin TestingAllergyWed Oct 16, 2019 12:43Gaps between actual initial treatment of anaphylaxis in China and international guidelines: a review and analysis of 819 reported casesAllergyTue Oct 15, 2019 12:59Clinical & Experimental AllergyBlockade of IL‐4Rα inhibits group 2 innate lymphoid cell responses in asthma patientsAbstract Asthma is a complicated chronic airway inflammatory disorder. In addition to standard steroid treatment, biologic therapies...
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Alcohol and HomeostasisAutophagy, Metabolism, and Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Novel Modulators and Functions.Related ArticlesAutophagy, Metabolism, and Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Novel Modulators and Functions. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Oct 11;20(20): Authors: Yan S, Khambu B, Hong H, Liu G, Huda N, Yin XM Abstract Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is caused by over-consumption of alcohol. ALD can develop a spectrum of pathological changes in the liver, including steatosis, inflammation, cirrhosis,...
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Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1474: 1D Nanostructure-Based Piezo-GeneratorsNanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1474: 1D Nanostructure-Based Piezo-Generators Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9101474 Authors: Noelle Gogneau With the amount of connected objects constantly on the rise, both in our daily life and in high-technology applications, it becomes critical to deal with their associated increase in energy consumption [...]NanomaterialsWed Oct 16, 2019 17:00Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1471: Thermal Transport...
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Journal of Clinical MedicineJCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1710: Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache—Does Hydration before Puncture Prevent Headache and Affect Cerebral Blood Flow?JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1710: Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache—Does Hydration before Puncture Prevent Headache and Affect Cerebral Blood Flow? Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8101710 Authors: Magdalena Nowaczewska Beata Kukulska-Pawluczuk Henryk Kaźmierczak Katarzyna Pawlak-Osińska Headache is a common complication after diagnostic...
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3956: Effects of Five Substances with Different Modes of Action on Cathepsin H, C and L Activities in Zebrafish EmbryosIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3956: Effects of Five Substances with Different Modes of Action on Cathepsin H, C and L Activities in Zebrafish Embryos International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16203956 Authors: Eberhard Küster Stefan Kalkhof Silke Aulhorn Martin...
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Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 189: Analysis of the Antimicrobial Market in Pakistan: Is It Really Necessary Such a Vast Offering of "Watch" Antimicrobials?Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 189: Analysis of the Antimicrobial Market in Pakistan: Is It Really Necessary Such a Vast Offering of "Watch" Antimicrobials? Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040189 Authors: Farrukh Malik Albert Figueras Understanding antimicrobials (AM) on offer in a pharmaceutical market, with a particular reference to drugs categorized...
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Transfusion Medicine has Emerged: Redefining the Role of the Transfusion Specialists in the Changing ScenarioShivaram ChandrashekarGlobal Journal of Transfusion Medicine 2019 4(2):129-131Risk mitigation in blood transfusion services – A practical approach at the blood center levelShivaram Chandrashekar, Ambuja KantharajGlobal Journal of Transfusion Medicine 2019 4(2):132-139Hemovigilance is a set of surveillance procedures starting from the donor vein and ending with the patient vein, aimed at reducing...
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Trinickia dabaoshanensis sp. nov., a new name for a lost speciesAbstract"Burkholderia dabaoshanensis" was described in 2012. Although the name was effectively published, it could not be validly published, because the description provided in the original paper did not comply with the Rule 27 (2) (c) of the Bacterial Code. The Code requiresthat the properties of the taxon form part of the protologue. As the name of this species does not have standing in nomenclature, the recently published new combination Trinickia...
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Precision medicine: PI3K targeting in advanced breast cancerCorrection to: Non-contrast MRI for breast screening: preliminary study on detectability of benign and malignant lesions in women with dense breastsIn the original version of the article, the image of Figure 2 was erroneously duplicated as Figure 4. The correct version of Figure 4 is given below. The original article has been corrected.Letter regarding Sopik V et al. entitled "Impact of microinvasion on breast cancer mortality in women with...
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Impact of pathological stage and histological subtype on clinical outcome of adjuvant chemotherapy of paclitaxel plus carboplatin versus oral uracil–tegafur for non-small cell lung cancer: subanalysis of SLCG0401 trialAbstractBackgroundPathological stage (pStage) and histological subtype are strong determinants of the treatment strategy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Setouchi Lung Cancer study Group (SLCG) recently reported the results of a multicenter trial (SLCG0401) indicating that paclitaxel...
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A mental health acronym that must be stopped: PMADReflections on the first conference of the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health convened in India, a middle-income countryAbstractSince its establishment in 1980, all biennial conferences of The International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health had been convened in high-income nations. Relatively little consideration had been given to the experiences and needs of most women who live in the world's low- and middle-income countries...
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Polatuzumab Vedotin: First Global ApprovalThe article Polatuzumab Vedotin: First Global Approval, written by Emma D. Deeks, was originally published Online First without Open Access. After publication in volume 79, issue 13, pages 1467–1475 Roche/GCC requested that the article be Open Choice to make the article an open access publication. Post-publication open access was funded by Roche/GCC. The article is forthwith distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial.Stiripentol:...
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Short-term dietary restriction in old mice rejuvenates the aging-induced structural imbalance of gut microbiotaIn the original publication of the article, the alphabets in figures were published in upper case and mismatched with the figure legends. The corrected figures and figure legends are given in this Correction.High perceived stress in women is linked to oxidation, inflammation and immunosenescenceAbstractChronic stress situations lead to an impairment of immune response and higher oxidative...
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The Preteen Perfectionist: An Evaluation of the Perfectionism Social Disconnection ModelAbstractThis research investigated associations between socially prescribed and self-orientated perfectionism, and the social functioning of 510 preteens (Mage = 11.2). The study focused on predictions from the Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model (PSDM) by determining whether rejection sensitivity and social isolation, in that sequence, mediated the associations between both perfectionism types and mental...
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Co-enzyme Q10 and acetyl salicylic acid enhance Hsp70 expression in primary chicken myocardial cells to protect the cells during heat stressIn the original publication of the article, one of the images was selected by mistake in Fig. 3 (HS + ASA, 5 h). The correct version of Fig. 3 is given in this correction.G protein-coupled receptor kinase 5 modifies cancer cell resistance to paclitaxelAbstractG protein-coupled receptor kinases (GRKs) phosphorylate the activated forms of G protein-coupled receptors...
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Nomenclature report 2019: major histocompatibility complex genes and alleles of Great and Small Ape and Old and New World monkey speciesAbstractThe major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is central to the innate and adaptive immune responses of jawed vertebrates. Characteristic of the MHC are high gene density, gene copy number variation, and allelic polymorphism. Because apes and monkeys are the closest living relatives of humans, the MHCs of these non-human primates (NHP) are studied in depth in...
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The human organism is not a conductorless orchestra: a defense of brain death as true biological deathAbstractIn this paper, I argue that brain death is death because, despite the appearance of genuine integration, the brain-dead body does not in fact possess the unity that is proper to a human organism. A brain-dead body is not a single entity, but a multitude of organs and tissues functioning in a coordinated manner with the help of artificial life support. In order to support this claim, I first...
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A Commendable and Sensible but Not Novel ApproachNo abstract availableOxyTain: Not Unique, But a Successful Adaptation of the Royal Perth Hospital "Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate" Rescue Approach in a North American SettingNo abstract availableSphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer–Related Pain: A Case SeriesHead and neck cancer can be painful, debilitating, and refractory to oral medications. Due to the association of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) with maxillary...
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What's new in the pathophysiology of alopecia areata? the possible contribution of skin and gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of alopecia – Big opportunities, big challenges, and novel perspectivesKamila Migacz-Gruszka, Wojciech Branicki, Aleksander Obtulowicz, Magdalena Pirowska, Krystian Gruszka, Anna Wojas-PelcInternational Journal of Trichology 2019 11(5):185-188The term "microbiome" defines the collective genome of all commensal, symbiotic, and pathogenic microbes living in the human body....
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Endovascular tibial arteries revascularization and its outcome on wound healing with split-thickness skin grafts for limb salvage in patients with below-the-knee vascular diseaseAhmed K Allam, Ahmed E.A Moamen, Gamal I El-HabbaaThe Egyptian Journal of Surgery 2019 38(4):627-637Background Continuous and rapid advancement in percutaneous endovascular therapy has led to a significant increase in its use as a primary option for revascularization replacing surgical bypass, and it has become a standard...
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Impact of site and size of pars tensa tympanic membrane perforation on the success rate of myringoplastyEzzat M Saleh, Mohammed A.M Salem, Suzan H.A NemrThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology 2019 35(4):339-346Objective This article is intended to investigate the impact of size and site of tympanic membrane (TM) perforation on the outcome and success rate of myringoplasty. Patients and methods This prospective study was conducted at Assiut University Hospital, between September 2015 and November...
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Practical problems of medication use in the elderly Malaysians and their beliefs and attitudes toward deprescribing of medicationsMarhanis Salihah Omar, Amiruliana Hendri Ariandi, Noorlaili Mohd TohitJournal of Research in Pharmacy Practice 2019 8(3):105-111Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of practical problems with medications use experienced by elderly patients and the management strategy employed to overcome the problems. This study also aimed to evaluate the belief and...
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Salt Loading Blunts Central and Peripheral Postexercise HypotensionIntroduction High salt intake is a widespread cardiovascular risk factor with systemic effects. These effects include an expansion of plasma volume, which may interfere with postexercise hypotension (PEH). However, the effects of high salt intake on central and peripheral indices of PEH remain unknown. We tested the hypothesis that high salt intake would attenuate central and peripheral PEH. Methods Nineteen healthy adults (7F/12M,...
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The Journal of Neuroscience Online Table of Contents Alert16 October 2019; Vol. 39, No. 42Symposium and Mini-SymposiumMechanisms of Neuronal Alternative Splicing and Strategies for Therapeutic InterventionsEduardo Javier Lopez Soto, Michael J. Gandal, Thomas Gonatopoulos-Pournatzis, Elizabeth A. Heller, Diou Luo and Sika ZhengThe Journal of Neuroscience, 16 October 2019, 39(42):8193-8199; doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1149-19.2019http://www.jneurosci.org/content/39/42/8193.abstractPleiotropic Mitochondria:...
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Regular Maintenance Is Strongly Recommended: The Road to Board Certification and BeyondNo abstract availableWet Tap, Worse Outcomes: Complications Following Post-Dural Puncture HeadacheNo abstract availableChi-square Tests in Medical ResearchNo abstract availableThe Time to Address Curriculum and Evaluation for Nontechnical Skills Is NowNo abstract availableToward Transparency in Board CertificationNo abstract availableDeveloping the Anesthesia Workforce: The Impact of Training Nurse AnesthetistsNo...
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Translational Medicine: Exercise Physiology Applied to Metabolic MyopathiesThe relevance of translational medicine (bringing basic science methods "to the bed of patients") is universally recognized. Too often, however, the tools to be applied translationally are thought to derive only from the "-omics" (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, etc.) world. The failures of this "reductionist" approach are widely recognized. In the review, we discuss studies demonstrating that scientifically...
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Brain Tumor, Pheochromocytoma, and Pregnancy: A Case Report of a Cesarean Delivery in a Patient With Von Hippel–Lindau DiseaseA young woman first diagnosed with von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) during pregnancy underwent an uncomplicated cesarean delivery despite having multiple classic VHL tumors, including a large cerebellopontine brain mass and vasoactive pheochromocytoma. Patients with VHL may have multiple tumors of the central nervous system and viscera that greatly impact anesthetic management....
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Acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease patients: Experience from a resource constrained settingAdeseye M Akinsete, Omotola Majiyagbe, Adetokunbo Joacquim, Edamisan O Temiye, Adebola O AkinsulieIraqi Journal of Hematology 2019 8(2):53-57BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anemia is the most common inheritable hemoglobin disorder in the world with very high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is one of the most common causes of mortality among individuals...
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Niyan Platformed Tiered Building, Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province, China"No abstract available
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In Vitro Biomechanical Validation of a Self-Adaptive Ratchet Growing Rod Construct for Fusionless Scoliosis CorrectionStudy Design. In vitro biomechanical evaluation of a novel self-adaptive unidirectional ratchet growing rod (RGR) system. Objective. The aim of this study was to propose and biomechanically validate a novel RGR construct in vitro using porcine thoracic spines and calculate the tensile force required to elongate the RGR with springs, without springs, and with soft tissue encapsulation...
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Effect of Improving Physical Conditions and Female Athlete Literacy Behaviors: Intervention StudyThe female athlete triad is characterized by low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density. Female athletes are largely unaware of the triad and its consequences. Female athlete literacy is a new concept that refers to the ability to access, understand, and use sports science information relevant to female athletes. We constructed a female athlete conditioning program to disseminate...
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The Impact of Cumulative Depression Along the HIV Care Continuum in Women Living With HIV During the Era of Universal Antiretroviral TreatmentMills, Jon C.; Pence, Brian W.; Edmonds, Andrew; MoreJAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 82(3):225-233, November 1, 2019.AbstractFavorites PDF Get Content & PermissionsBUYSDCUse of Recommended Preventive Health Care Services and Variations in HIV Care Among Women With HIV in the United States, 2013–2014: Opportunities for Expanded Partnerships...
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Health Outcomes of GratitudeNo abstract availableA Pilot Study of the Effects of Chair Yoga and Chair-Based Exercise on Biopsychosocial Outcomes in Older Adults With Lower Extremity OsteoarthritisThis pilot study examined whether chair yoga and chair-based exercise are effective in managing biopsychosocial outcomes for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis. Both interventions improved physical function and mobility over time, although no significant differences between the 2 interventions...
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Use of Stellate Ganglion Block to Treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Narrative ReviewNo abstract availableHUNT Study: Chronic Widespread Pain Develops From Chronic PainNo abstract availableICYMI: IN CASE YOU MISSED ITNo abstract availableTopics in Pain Management CE QuizNo abstract availableNEWS IN BRIEFNo abstract available
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Modified Method to Increase the Volume and Stability of Bleomycin Foam: An Experimental StudyBACKGROUND Bleomycin foam is an effective sclerotherapy method for venous malformations. The preparation method is rather complicated, and the volume and stability of the foam are limited. OBJECTIVE To modify the currently used method for preparing bleomycin foam, to simplify the preparation procedure, and to produce foam with greater volume and increased stability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Experiment 1: 6.0...
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Modified Method to Increase the Volume and Stability of Bleomycin Foam: An Experimental StudyBACKGROUND Bleomycin foam is an effective sclerotherapy method for venous malformations. The preparation method is rather complicated, and the volume and stability of the foam are limited. OBJECTIVE To modify the currently used method for preparing bleomycin foam, to simplify the preparation procedure, and to produce foam with greater volume and increased stability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Experiment 1: 6.0...
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Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis Developing in an Atopic Dermatitis Patient Treated With DupilumabNo abstract availablePatch Test Practice Patterns of Members of the American Contact Dermatitis SocietyBackground Patch testing is the criterion standard for diagnosis and management of allergic contact dermatitis. Limitations on the number of allergens tested can negatively impact patient care. Objective This study reports clinical practice patterns of American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) members. Methods...
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Paediatric hepatitis C virus infection and its treatment: Present, past, and futurePublication date: Available online 1 October 2019Source: Arab Journal of GastroenterologyAuthor(s): Mortada El-Shabrawi, Fetouh HassaninAbstractHepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease in the world. It is a challenging medico-social problem in the paediatric population. High HCV infection rates are reported in low and middle incomes countries. From the health economic point of view...
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Development, Reporting, and Evaluation of Clinical Practice GuidelinesClinical practice parameters have been published with greater frequency by professional societies and groups of experts. These publications run the gamut of practice standards, practice guidelines, consensus statements or practice advisories, position statements, and practice alerts. The definitions of these terms have been clarified in an accompanying article. In this article, we present the criteria for high-quality clinical...
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Role of Lipid Composition in the Interaction and Activity of the Antimicrobial Compound Fengycin with Complex Membrane ModelsAbstractFengycins are compounds produced by bacteria of the Bacillus genus with strong antifungal activity. In this work, lipids extracted from fungal and oomycetal molds were used to assess the ability of fengycin to bind and insert into complex membrane models prepared as Langmuir lipid monolayers. In addition, fengycin-induced leakage in liposomes prepared from these complex...
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To know any disease well is to have knowledge and awareness of the possibility of overlapping sleep disordersInternet addiction and sleep quality: a response to Jahan et al. (2019)Irregular sleep–wake cycle associated with malignant brain tumor in an adolescentAbstractWe report an adolescent case of malignant brain tumor who presented with an irregular sleep–wake cycle as the first significant clinical symptom. The patient was referred to us with a 1-year history of irregular sleep–wake cycle. Subsequently,...
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The Journal of Molecular Endocrinology is offering its authors the chance to win a personalised comic strip based on their research.Journal authors can enter by summarising their paper down to three pertinent/exciting sentences that tell the story of their work. The winner will be chosen at the start of 2020.Find out moreSociety for Endocrinology focusThe Journal of Molecular Endocrinology is an official journal of the Society for Endocrinology.Society for Endocrinology members receive a full waiver...
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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:...
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