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Herpes zoster keratouveitis with hypopyon and hyphema
Herpes zoster keratouveitis with hypopyon and hyphema: Seng Boon Hwei Katherine, You Siang Ngim, Jalaluddin Juliana, Norlina RamliTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):54-57This study aims to report two cases with an uncommon, early manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus which is keratouveitis. The first patient is a 61-year-old female who had presented with painful facial skin eruption and right eye redness without impairment of vision. She was treated initially as herpes zoster blepharoconjunctivitis;...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,
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The long-term surgical outcomes of conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure with or without penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency
The long-term surgical outcomes of conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure with or without penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency: Muhammet Derda Ozer, Emre Altinkurt, Nilufer AlparslanTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):22-28AIM: The aim of the study is to report the results of conjunctival-limbal autograft (CLAU) transplantation and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in eyes with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) due to chemical or thermal injury.METHODS:...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,
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The long-term surgical outcomes of conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure with or without penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency
The long-term surgical outcomes of conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure with or without penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency: Muhammet Derda Ozer, Emre Altinkurt, Nilufer AlparslanTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):22-28AIM: The aim of the study is to report the results of conjunctival-limbal autograft (CLAU) transplantation and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in eyes with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) due to chemical or thermal injury.METHODS:...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,
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Bilateral corneal keloids after eyelid compression
Bilateral corneal keloids after eyelid compression: Ming-Chieh Hsieh, Jen-Yu Huang, Yu-Ling Liu, Chang-Ping LinTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):58-61The purpose of this study is to present a case of bilateral corneal keloids after performing eyelid compression for half a year. This study was a retrospective case report. Visual acuity, as well as detailed high-resolution images of external eye photography, anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT), and topography were documented....
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,
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Amniotic membrane transplantation for managing dry eye and neurotrophic keratitis
Amniotic membrane transplantation for managing dry eye and neurotrophic keratitis: Olivia G Mead, Sean Tighe, Scheffer C. G. TsengTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):13-21Neurotrophic keratitis (NK), a degenerative disease caused by damage to the trigeminal nerve, abolishes both tearing and blinking reflexes, thus causing the most severe forms of dry eye disease (DED). Conversely, the increasing severity of DED also leads to progressive loss of corneal nerve density, potentially resulting...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,
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A case of adult-onset tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome presenting with granulomatous panuveitis
A case of adult-onset tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome presenting with granulomatous panuveitis: Kemal Tekin, Yasemin Ozdamar Erol, Olcay Kurtulan, Dilek Ertoy BaydarTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):66-70The tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome is a rare disorder that is probably underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Ocular involvement in TINU syndrome not only presents with the nongranulomatous anterior uveitis in 80% of patients but also manifests as...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 pubmed: sleepA-phase classification using convolutional neural networks.Related ArticlesA-phase classification using convolutional neural networks. Med Biol Eng Comput. 2020 Mar 02;: Authors: Arce-Santana ER, Alba A, Mendez MO, Arce-Guevara V Abstract A series of short events, called A-phases, can be observed in the human electroencephalogram (EEG) during Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep. These events can be classified in three groups (A1, A2, and A3) according to their spectral contents, and...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 pubmed: philosophy for medic...Patient and Caregiver Priorities for Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis: Multinational Nominal Group Technique Study.Related ArticlesPatient and Caregiver Priorities for Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis: Multinational Nominal Group Technique Study. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2019 01 07;14(1):74-83 Authors: Manera KE, Johnson DW, Craig JC, Shen JI, Ruiz L, Wang AY, Yip T, Fung SKS, Tong M, Lee A, Cho Y, Viecelli AK, Sautenet B, Teixeira-Pinto A, Brown EA, Brunier G, Dong J,...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 pubmed: philosophy for medic...The Nerve to Thyrohyoid Muscle as a Novel Donor Nerve for Laryngeal Reinnervation.Related ArticlesThe Nerve to Thyrohyoid Muscle as a Novel Donor Nerve for Laryngeal Reinnervation. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2020 Apr;129(4):355-360 Authors: Graham ME, Smith ME Abstract OBJECTIVES: Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury may be a consequence of surgical procedures of the skull base, neck, and chest, with adverse consequences to function and quality of life. Laryngeal...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Laryngology and otologyThe use of modified Silastic nasal splints as frontal sinus stents: a technical note.Related ArticlesThe use of modified Silastic nasal splints as frontal sinus stents: a technical note. J Laryngol Otol. 2020 Mar 03;:1-2 Authors: Shahidi S, Jama GM, Ahmed SK Abstract BACKGROUND: Endoscopic frontal sinus surgery is frequently complicated by post-operative stenosis and obstruction of the frontal sinus outflow tract, resulting in recurrent disease. Frontal sinus stents may help...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
77.Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2019 May;9(5):466-472. doi: 10.1002/alr.22275. Epub 2019 Jan 15.Sinonasal risk factors for eustachian tube dysfunction: Cross-sectional findings from NHANES 2011-2012.Juszczak H1, Aubin-Pouliot A2, Sharon JD2, Loftus PA2.Author informationAbstractBACKGROUND:Sinonasal pathology is frequently cited as a cause of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), despite a lack of evidence. Using a large, nationally representative sample, we investigated whether abnormal tympanometry, an...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
44.Nutrients. 2020 Feb 29;12(3). pii: E665. doi: 10.3390/nu12030665.A Review of Zinc-L-Carnosine and Its Positive Effects on Oral Mucositis, Taste Disorders, and Gastrointestinal Disorders.Hewlings S1, Kalman D2.Author informationAbstractZinc-L-carnosine (ZnC), also called polaprezinc known as PepZin GI™, is a chelated compound that contains L-carnosine and zinc. It is a relatively new molecule and has been associated with multiple health benefits. There are several studies that support ZnC's benefits...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
1.Oral Cavity, Pharyngeal, and Laryngeal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Health Professional Version.AuthorsPDQ Screening and Prevention Editorial Board.SourcePDQ Cancer Information Summaries [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Cancer Institute (US); 2002-.2020 Feb 27.ExcerptThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about oral cavity, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and laryngeal cancer prevention. It is...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Modified wafer for orthognathic surgery in partially edentulous patients
Modified wafer for orthognathic surgery in partially edentulous patients: We present a modified wafer for mandibular orthognathic surgery in a partially edentulous 49-year-old woman. To the best of our knowledge, this technique has not been reported previously, and it was effective with an operating time that was comparable to similar operations in dentate patients. (Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Palmatine alleviates hyperalgesia by inhibiting the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide in the trigeminal ganglion of rats with chronic constriction injury of the infraorbital nerve
Palmatine alleviates hyperalgesia by inhibiting the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide in the trigeminal ganglion of rats with chronic constriction injury of the infraorbital nerve: Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most common of the neuropathic pains, and it can seriously influence patients ' quality of life. Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a type of nociceptive neurotransmitter that is expressed in neurons of the trigeminal ganglion and plays a major part in transmitting...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Simultaneous maxillomandibular distraction in unilateral mandibular hypoplasia
Simultaneous maxillomandibular distraction in unilateral mandibular hypoplasia: In craniomaxillofacial surgery we often deal with hypoplastic mandibles and mandibular asymmetries, the correction of which is critical to obtaining acceptable aesthetic results. In all of them we find common skeletal problems once growth has finished, such as an inclined occlusal plane and facial asymmetry with a stable dental occlusion. Simultaneous maxillomandibular distraction, which involves a Le Fort I osteotomy...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Oromandibular dystonia: a diagnosis not to miss
Oromandibular dystonia: a diagnosis not to miss: Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is characterised by sustained or repetitive involuntary movements of the jaw, face, and tongue. People with the condition may present to their dentist, general practitioner, or a secondary care specialist with non-specific symptoms including jaw or facial pain, bruxism, subluxations or dislocations of the jaw; fractured teeth or dental restorations, or both; or jaw tremor. Many clinicians are not aware of the disorder and...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Botulinum toxin in the management of temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review
Botulinum toxin in the management of temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review: The aim of this review was to critically investigate and assess the evidence relating to the use and efficacy of botulinum toxin (BTX) in the management of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and masticatory myofascial pain. A comprehensive search was conducted of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL, to find relevant studies from the last 30 years up to the end of July 2018. Seven were identified....
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Current perspectives on the surgical management of mandibular third molars in the United Kingdom: the need for further research
Current perspectives on the surgical management of mandibular third molars in the United Kingdom: the need for further research: This survey of expert opinion regarding the management of mandibular third molar (M3M) impaction and its clinical sequelae was circulated to all members of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS). It was completed by 289 clinicians who reported treating 60003 patients annually. Respondents included 199 (69%) specialists and 58 (20%) primary care...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Calcinosis cutis
Calcinosis cutis: A 32-year-old African-Caribbean woman presented with multiple painful areas of the face and neck that were discharging pus and 'gritty' material (Fig. 1). Her medical history included lupus and Raynaud's disease. On examination, we noted tender, firm, multiple swellings of the bilateral temple and the submental and submandibular regions, and discharging sinuses. Computed tomography (CT) of the craniofacial region show ed multifocal dermal and subdermal deposits of calcium (Fig....
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Intraparotid node metastases in adults with parotid mucoepidermoid cancer: an indicator of prognosis?
Intraparotid node metastases in adults with parotid mucoepidermoid cancer: an indicator of prognosis?: We have retrospectively analysed the predictive value of intraparotid nodal metastases in patients having neck dissection for parotid mucoepidermoid cancer. The main outcomes were intraparotid nodal metastases, a new system for staging metastatic parotid nodes, and recurrence-free survival. The overall rate of intraparotid metastasis was 30/122 (25%), and seven patients had deep parotid nodal metastases....
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Lipofilling of the upper eyelid to treat paralytic lagophthalmos
Lipofilling of the upper eyelid to treat paralytic lagophthalmos: Lagophthalmos is one of the most unpleasant and dangerous conditions that affect patients with facial palsy. The lack of ocular protection leads to corneal problems (such as conjunctival infections, acute and chronic keratitis, corneal ulcerations, and blindness). A dynamic reanimation of blinking eyelids is the therapeutic gold standard. However, success is not guaranteed with these dynamic techniques; even if results are good, blinking...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Alimentary Pharmacology & TherapeuticsAdult height in patients with childhood‐onset inflammatory bowel disease: a nationwide population‐based cohort studySummary Background Growth retardation is well described in childhood‐onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aims To study if childhood‐onset IBD is associated with reduced final adult height. Methods We identified 4201 individuals diagnosed with childhood‐onset IBD 1990‐2014 (Crohn's disease: n = 1640; ulcerative colitis: n = 2201 and IBD‐unclassified...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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From strawberry gingivitis to palatal perforation: the clinicopathological spectrum of oral mucosal lesions in granulomatosis with polyangiitis
From strawberry gingivitis to palatal perforation: the clinicopathological spectrum of oral mucosal lesions in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: AbstractBackgroundReports of oral manifestations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis usually refer to single‐case reports; "strawberry gingivitis" has been increasingly reported.ObjectiveTo study the clinicopathological findings of four patients in which the diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis was suspected from the observation of their oral lesions...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Latest Results for TrialsVerifying participant-reported clinical outcomes: challenges and implicationsAbstract Background Researchers often rely on trial participants to self-report clinical outcomes (for example, fractures, re-operations). Little information exists as to the 'accuracy' of participant-reported clinical outcomes, particularly in randomised controlled trials (RCTs). To help address this evidence gap, we report four case studies, nested within different RCTs where participant-reported...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Personalized acupuncture, fixed acupuncture, letrozole, and placebo letrozole on live birth in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome
A multicenter randomized trial of personalized acupuncture, fixed acupuncture, letrozole, and placebo letrozole on live birth in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: AbstractBackgroundTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) usually involves syndrome differentiation and treatment. Acupuncture, one form of TCM, requires the selection of appropriate acupoints and needling techniques, but many clinical trials on acupuncture have used fixed acupuncture protocols without accounting for individual...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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A Community-based Assessment of Skin Care, Allergies, and Eczema (CASCADE): an atopic dermatitis primary prevention study using emollients—protocol for a randomized controlled trial
A Community-based Assessment of Skin Care, Allergies, and Eczema (CASCADE): an atopic dermatitis primary prevention study using emollients—protocol for a randomized controlled trial: AbstractBackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic skin disorder often beginning in infancy. Skin barrier dysfunction early in life serves as a central event in the pathogenesis of AD. In infants at high risk of developing AD, preventative application of lipid-rich emollients may reduce the risk of developing...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Latest Results for Fluids and Barriers of the CNSSecondary deterioration in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus after ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement: a proposed algorithm of treatmentAbstract Background After ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) with adjustable gravitational valves, a certain proportion of patients develop secondary clinical worsening after initial improvement of clinical symptoms. The aim of this study was to analyze...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Post-extubation stridor after prolonged intubation in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU): a prospective observational cohort study
Post-extubation stridor after prolonged intubation in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU): a prospective observational cohort study: AbstractPurposeProlonged endotracheal intubation may lead to laryngeal damage, with stridor being the most relevant clinical symptom. Our objective was to determine the incidence of post-extubation stridor and their clinical consequences in children within a tertiary referral center and to identify contributing factors.Methods150 children, aged 0–16 years, intubated...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Clinical parameters predicting tonsillar malignancy
Clinical parameters predicting tonsillar malignancy: AbstractPurposeTonsillectomy is indicated in unilateral tonsillar enlargement (UTE) to rule out malignancy, which eventually is found in about 1.4% of the patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presenting symptoms of patients who underwent tonsillectomy for UTE and identify parameters that are associated with an increased risk for malignancy, for better assessment and refinement of current management protocols.MethodsA retrospective...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Clinical parameters predicting tonsillar malignancy
Clinical parameters predicting tonsillar malignancy: AbstractPurposeTonsillectomy is indicated in unilateral tonsillar enlargement (UTE) to rule out malignancy, which eventually is found in about 1.4% of the patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presenting symptoms of patients who underwent tonsillectomy for UTE and identify parameters that are associated with an increased risk for malignancy, for better assessment and refinement of current management protocols.MethodsA retrospective...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Dipping and rotating: two maneuvers to achieve maximum magnification during indirect transnasal laryngoscopy
Dipping and rotating: two maneuvers to achieve maximum magnification during indirect transnasal laryngoscopy: AbstractBackgroundSince many years, office-based flexible transnasal laryngoscopy is a common routine procedure. The development of new technical equipment such as high-definition cameras and flexible tip-chip endoscopes nowadays allows for much more precise examination than a few years ago. In contrast to rigid laryngoscopy, it is possible to move the tip of the endoscope close to the vocal...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Latest Results for Education and Information TechnologiesEnvironment based virtual interaction to enhance motivation of STEM education: The qualitative interview design and analysisAbstract The development of ICT has led to the use of simulation and visualisation (S&V) in various domains as a useful virtual interactive tool. Although there are many discussions and related studies on the relevancy of S&V in current applications, the tools and methods proposed do not sufficiently meet the...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Drooling in Parkinson's Disease: Prevalence and Progression from the Non-motor International Longitudinal Study
Drooling in Parkinson's Disease: Prevalence and Progression from the Non-motor International Longitudinal Study: AbstractSialorrhoea in Parkinson's disease (PD) is an often neglected yet key non-motor symptom with impact on patient quality of life. However, previous studies have shown a broad range of prevalence figures. To assess prevalence of drooling in PD and its relationship to quality of life, we performed a retrospective analysis of 728 consecutive PD patients who had a baseline and follow-up...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Effects of Tongue Exercise Frequency on Tongue Muscle Biology and Swallowing Physiology in a Rat Model
Effects of Tongue Exercise Frequency on Tongue Muscle Biology and Swallowing Physiology in a Rat Model: AbstractAge-related changes in muscle composition and function are often treated using exercise, including muscles of the tongue to treat swallowing impairments (dysphagia). Although tongue exercise is commonly prescribed, optimal tongue exercise doses have not been determined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate effects of varying tongue exercise frequency on tongue force, genioglossus muscle...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Effects of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Lesion on Kinematics of Swallowing and Airway Protection in an Infant Pig Model
Effects of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Lesion on Kinematics of Swallowing and Airway Protection in an Infant Pig Model: AbstractThe superior laryngeal nerve provides detailed sensory information from the mucosal surfaces of laryngeal structures superior to the vocal folds, including the valleculae. Injury to this nerve results in airway penetration and aspiration. Furthermore, such injuries might have an impact on the function of multiple structures involved in intraoral transport and swallowing due...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Latest Results for BMC Endocrine...Associations of leptin and adiponectin with incident type 2 diabetes and interactions among African Americans: the Jackson heart studyAbstract Background Growing evidence suggests that leptin is critical for glycemic control. Impaired leptin signaling may also contribute to low adiponectin expression in obese individuals. We assessed the association of leptin and adiponectin with incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), their interactions with sex and obesity status, and...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Latest Results for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryEfficacy of Two-Step Surgery on Severely Protruding Axillary Accessory Breast: First-Step Mammary Gland Excision Followed by Second-Look Redundant Skin ExcisionAbstract Background Symptoms of axillary accessory breasts (AABs) vary among patients. Mildly protruding AABs do not require skin excision, whereas severely protruding AABs might. We report a novel technique that includes mammary gland excision followed 6 months later by second-look redundant skin...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Push-Down Technique Without Osteotomy: A New Approach
Push-Down Technique Without Osteotomy: A New Approach: AbstractBackgroundDorsal hump reduction is one of the most frequently performed rhinoplasty operations among white populations. The best method for preserving a natural nasal dorsum and avoiding revision surgery is to perform the push-down technique. The concept of the push-down technique is not new and has been improved over time.ObjectivesIn the present study, the author introduces a new approach for the push-down technique in which there is...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Current Perspectives on Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Depression
Current Perspectives on Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Depression: AbstractThe human gut microbiome partakes in a bidirectional communication pathway with the central nervous system (CNS), named the microbiota–gut–brain axis. The microbiota–gut–brain axis is believed to modulate various central processes through the vagus nerve as well as production of microbial metabolites and immune mediators which trigger changes in neurotransmission, neuroinflammation, and behavior. Little is understood about the...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Vagus nerve stimulation in pediatric patients with failed epilepsy surgery
Vagus nerve stimulation in pediatric patients with failed epilepsy surgery: AbstractAdequate control of pharmacoresistant epilepsy continues to be a challenge. Multiple studies have reported the benefits of epilepsy surgery and vagus nerve stimulation for children with pharmacoresistant epilepsy. Little is known about the role of vagus nerve stimulation for children with failed epilepsy surgeries. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of vagus nerve stimulation on seizure frequency reduction...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression of the hemifacial spasm: our experience
Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression of the hemifacial spasm: our experience: AbstractPurposeMicrovascular decompression (MVD) surgery has been accepted as a potentially curative method for hemifacial spasm (HFS). The primary cause of failure of MVD is incomplete decompression of the offending vessel due to inadequate visualization. This study is aimed at evaluating the benefit of endoscopic visualization and the value of fully endoscopic MVD.MethodsFrom March 2016 to March 2018, 45 HFS patients...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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 Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisMedicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com, Telephone consultation 11855 int 1193, Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakisnoreply@blogger.com (Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,) ClinicalConnection.com New Clinical TrialsFemales With End-Stage Renal Impairment not on Dialysis...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Latest ResultsMoringa Oleifera Oil Modulates Rumen Microflora to Mediate In Vitro Fermentation Kinetics and Methanogenesis in Total Mix RationsAbstract This study was conducted to evaluate potential of Moringa oleifera seed oil (MOSO) to modulate rumen microflora to mitigate methane (CH4) production in different total mixed rations (TMRs). Three TMRs with different roughage (R) to concentrate (C) ratio were used as substrates (R70:C30, R50:C50 and R30:C70) for in vitro fermentation study using batch...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Asian Journal of Andrology : 2017 - 19(5)Prevalence and clinical application of TMPRSS2-ERG fusion in Asian prostate cancer patients: a large-sample study in Chinese people and a systematic reviewDe-Pei Kong, Rui Chen, Chun-Lei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Guang-An Xiao, Fu-Bo Wang, Na Ta, Xu Gao, Ying-Hao SunAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):200-207 Fusion between the transmembrane protease serine 2 and v-ets erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog (TMPRSS2-ERG fusion) is a common genetic alteration...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingMaterials, Vol. 13, Pages 1134: Geopolymer Based on Mechanically Activated Air-cooled Blast Furnace SlagMaterials, Vol. 13, Pages 1134: Geopolymer Based on Mechanically Activated Air-cooled Blast Furnace Slag Materials doi: 10.3390/ma13051134 Authors: Ilda Tole Magdalena Rajczakowska Abeer Humad Ankit Kothari Andrzej Cwirzen An efficient solution to increase the sustainability of building materials is to replace Portland cement with alkali-activated materials (AAM). Precursors for...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingDiversity, Vol. 12, Pages 91: Patterns of Understory Community Assembly and Plant Trait-Environment Relationships in Temperate SE European ForestsDiversity, Vol. 12, Pages 91: Patterns of Understory Community Assembly and Plant Trait-Environment Relationships in Temperate SE European Forests Diversity doi: 10.3390/d12030091 Authors: Kermavnar Kutnar We analyzed variation in the functional composition and diversity of understory plant communities across different forest vegetation...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingDiversity, Vol. 12, Pages 91: Patterns of Understory Community Assembly and Plant Trait-Environment Relationships in Temperate SE European ForestsDiversity, Vol. 12, Pages 91: Patterns of Understory Community Assembly and Plant Trait-Environment Relationships in Temperate SE European Forests Diversity doi: 10.3390/d12030091 Authors: Kermavnar Kutnar We analyzed variation in the functional composition and diversity of understory plant communities across different forest vegetation...
Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingSymmetry, Vol. 12, Pages 407: Class Imbalance Reduction (CIR): A Novel Approach to Software Defect Prediction in the Presence of Class ImbalanceSymmetry, Vol. 12, Pages 407: Class Imbalance Reduction (CIR): A Novel Approach to Software Defect Prediction in the Presence of Class Imbalance Symmetry doi: 10.3390/sym12030407 Authors: Kiran Kumar Bejjanki Jayadev Gyani Narsimha Gugulothu Software defect prediction (SDP) is the technique used to predict the occurrences of defects in the...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingComputers, Vol. 9, Pages 17: Hash-Based Hierarchical Caching and Layered Filtering for Interactive Previews in Global Illumination RenderingComputers, Vol. 9, Pages 17: Hash-Based Hierarchical Caching and Layered Filtering for Interactive Previews in Global Illumination Rendering Computers doi: 10.3390/computers9010017 Authors: Thorsten Roth Martin Weier Pablo Bauszat André Hinkenjann Yongmin Li Modern Monte-Carlo-based rendering systems still suffer from the computational complexity...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingApplied Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 1776: Front-Face Fluorescence of Honey of Different Botanic Origin: A Case Study from Tuscany (Italy)Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 1776: Front-Face Fluorescence of Honey of Different Botanic Origin: A Case Study from Tuscany (Italy) Applied Sciences doi: 10.3390/app10051776 Authors: Parri Santinami Domenici Honey is a natural pure food produced by honeybees from the nectar of various plants, and its chemical composition includes carbohydrates, water,...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 MDPI PublishingApplied Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 1781: Gaussian Process Synthesis of Artificial SoundsApplied Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 1781: Gaussian Process Synthesis of Artificial Sounds Applied Sciences doi: 10.3390/app10051781 Authors: Aristotelis Hadjakos In this paper, we propose Gaussian Process (GP) sound synthesis. A GP is used to sample random continuous functions, which are then used for wavetable or waveshaping synthesis. The shape of the sampled functions is controlled with the kernel...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 PhilosophiesPhilosophies, Vol. 5, Pages 4: Breakthrough Knowledge Synthesis in the Age of GooglePhilosophies, Vol. 5, Pages 4: Breakthrough Knowledge Synthesis in the Age of Google Philosophies doi: 10.3390/philosophies5010004 Authors: Brown Epistemology is the main branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, but how is new knowledge created? In this perspective article, I introduce a novel method of knowledge discovery that synthesizes online findings from current and prior research....
Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 Brain SciencesBrain Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 150: Flumazenil-Insensitive Benzodiazepine Effects in Recombinant αβ and Neuronal GABAA ReceptorsBrain Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 150: Flumazenil-Insensitive Benzodiazepine Effects in Recombinant αβ and Neuronal GABAA Receptors Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci10030150 Authors: Jing-Jing Lian Yan-Qing Cao Yu-Lei Li Gang Yu Rui-Bin Su Gamma-aminobutyric acid, type A (GABAA) receptors are complex heterogeneous pentamers with various drug binding sites....
Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 International Journal of Molecular SciencesIJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1742: A Reverse Genetics System for the Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus and Chronic Bee Paralysis VirusIJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1742: A Reverse Genetics System for the Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus and Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21051742 Authors: Sa Yang Hongxia Zhao Yanchun Deng Shuai Deng Xinling Wang Qingyun Diao Chunsheng Hou Honey bee viruses are associated with honey bee...
Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1664: Girls' Empowerment and Adolescent Pregnancy: A Systematic ReviewIJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1664: Girls' Empowerment and Adolescent Pregnancy: A Systematic Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051664 Authors: Nkhoma Lin Katengeza Soko Estinfort Wang Juan Jian Iqbal Background: 21 million girls get pregnant every year. Many initiatives are empowering girls....
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 CellsCells, Vol. 9, Pages 616: Mesenchymal MACF1 Facilitates SMAD7 Nuclear Translocation to Drive Bone FormationCells, Vol. 9, Pages 616: Mesenchymal MACF1 Facilitates SMAD7 Nuclear Translocation to Drive Bone Formation Cells doi: 10.3390/cells9030616 Authors: Zhao Ma Qiu Wang Zhang Chen Su Zhang Li Ma Yang Chen Yin Tian Hu Li Zhang Wu Qian Microtubule actin crosslinking factor 1 (MACF1) is a large crosslinker that contributes to cell integrity and cell differentiation. Recent studies show that...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 AntibioticsAntibiotics, Vol. 9, Pages 111: Abundant Extractable Metabolites from Temperate Tree Barks: The Specific Antimicrobial Activity of Prunus Avium ExtractsAntibiotics, Vol. 9, Pages 111: Abundant Extractable Metabolites from Temperate Tree Barks: The Specific Antimicrobial Activity of Prunus Avium Extracts Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9030111 Authors: Abedini Colin Hubert Charpentier Angelis Bounasri Bertaux Kotland Reffuveille Nuzillard Renault Gangloff Tree barks are mainly considered...
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