Κυριακή 26 Απριλίου 2020

Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis


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Water, Vol. 12, Pages 1240: The Wicked Problem the Water Framework Directive Cannot Solve. The Governance Approach in Dealing with Pollution of Nutrients in Surface Water in the Netherlands, Flanders, Lower Saxony, Denmark and IrelandWater, Vol. 12, Pages 1240: The Wicked Problem the Water Framework Directive Cannot Solve. The Governance Approach in Dealing with Pollution of Nutrients in Surface Water in the Netherlands, Flanders, Lower Saxony, Denmark and Ireland Water doi: 10.3390/w12051240 Authors:...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 12, Pages 389: Senescence of IPF Lung Fibroblasts Disrupt Alveolar Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Promote Migration in Wound HealingPharmaceutics, Vol. 12, Pages 389: Senescence of IPF Lung Fibroblasts Disrupt Alveolar Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Promote Migration in Wound Healing Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12040389 Authors: Kaj E. C. Blokland David W. Waters Michael Schuliga Jane Read Simon D. Pouwels Christopher L. Grainge Jade Jaffar Glen Westall Steven...
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Nutrients, Vol. 12, Pages 1204: The Impact of Aerobic Exercise and Badminton on HDL Cholesterol Levels in Taiwanese AdultsNutrients, Vol. 12, Pages 1204: The Impact of Aerobic Exercise and Badminton on HDL Cholesterol Levels in Taiwanese Adults Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu12051204 Authors: Yasser Nassef Kuan-Jung Lee Oswald Ndi Nfor Disline Manli Tantoh Ming-Chih Chou Yung-Po Liaw Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) have been associated with a decreased risk of coronary heart...
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Nanomaterials, Vol. 10, Pages 827: Incorporating Aminated Nanodiamonds to Improve the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resin-Based Biomedical AppliancesNanomaterials, Vol. 10, Pages 827: Incorporating Aminated Nanodiamonds to Improve the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resin-Based Biomedical Appliances Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano10050827 Authors: Mangal Seo Yu Kwon Choi The creation of clinically patient-specific 3D-printed biomedical appliances that can withstand the physical stresses...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 617: Composition and Predominance of Fusarium Species Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Wheat Grain Depending on Cultivar Susceptibility and Meteorological FactorsMicroorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 617: Composition and Predominance of Fusarium Species Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Wheat Grain Depending on Cultivar Susceptibility and Meteorological Factors Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8040617 Authors: Tim Birr Mario Hasler Joseph-Alexander Verreet...
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 Journal of Clinical MedicineJCM, Vol. 9, Pages 1234: Incident Comorbidities, Aging and the Risk of Stroke in 608,108 Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide AnalysisJCM, Vol. 9, Pages 1234: Incident Comorbidities, Aging and the Risk of Stroke in 608,108 Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Analysis Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm9041234 Authors: Fauchier Bodin Bisson Herbert Spiesser Clementy Babuty Chao Lip Background: We hypothesized that the change in stroke risk...
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 International Journal of Molecular SciencesIJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 3009: Human NANOS1 Represses Apoptosis by Downregulating Pro-Apoptotic Genes in the Male Germ Cell LineIJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 3009: Human NANOS1 Represses Apoptosis by Downregulating Pro-Apoptotic Genes in the Male Germ Cell Line International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21083009 Authors: Damian M. Janecki Erkut Ilaslan Maciej J. Smialek Marcin P. Sajek Maciej Kotecki Barbara Ginter-Matuszewska Patryk Krainski Jadwiga...
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 International Journal of Molecular SciencesIJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 3047: The Serine Protease Autotransporters TagB, TagC, and Sha from Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli Are Internalized by Human Bladder Epithelial Cells and Cause Actin Cytoskeletal DisruptionIJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 3047: The Serine Protease Autotransporters TagB, TagC, and Sha from Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli Are Internalized by Human Bladder Epithelial Cells and Cause Actin Cytoskeletal Disruption International...
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 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2946: Residential Radon Exposure and Cigarette Smoking in Association with Lung Cancer: A Matched Case-Control Study in KoreaIJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2946: Residential Radon Exposure and Cigarette Smoking in Association with Lung Cancer: A Matched Case-Control Study in Korea International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17082946 Authors: Eung Joo Park Hokyou Lee Hyeon Chang...
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 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2994: Correlation between Caries, Body Mass Index and Occlusion in an Italian Pediatric Patients Sample: A Transverse Observational StudyIJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2994: Correlation between Caries, Body Mass Index and Occlusion in an Italian Pediatric Patients Sample: A Transverse Observational Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17092994 Authors: Militi Nucera...
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Foods, Vol. 9, Pages 540: Comparison of Chemical Composition and Safety Issues in Fish Roe Products: Application of Chemometrics to Chemical DataFoods, Vol. 9, Pages 540: Comparison of Chemical Composition and Safety Issues in Fish Roe Products: Application of Chemometrics to Chemical Data Foods doi: 10.3390/foods9050540 Authors: Mauro Vasconi Erica Tirloni Simone Stella Chiara Coppola Annalaura Lopez Federica Bellagamba Cristian Bernardi Vittorio Maria Moretti Processed fish roes are acquiring considerable...
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Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1053: Self-Collection for Cervical Screening Programs: From Research to RealityCancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1053: Self-Collection for Cervical Screening Programs: From Research to Reality Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12041053 Authors: David Hawkes Marco H. T. Keung Yanping Huang Tracey L. McDermott Joanne Romano Marion Saville Julia M. L. Brotherton In 2018, there were an estimated 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer globally, with most of them occurring in women who either had...
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 BiomoleculesBiomolecules, Vol. 10, Pages 664: Development and Characterization of a Novel Peptide-Loaded Antimicrobial Ocular InsertBiomolecules, Vol. 10, Pages 664: Development and Characterization of a Novel Peptide-Loaded Antimicrobial Ocular Insert Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom10050664 Authors: Eleonora Terreni Susi Burgalassi Patrizia Chetoni Silvia Tampucci Erica Zucchetti Roberta Fais Emilia Ghelardi Antonella Lupetti Daniela Monti Infectious ocular keratitis is the leading cause of blindness...
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 AntibioticsAntibiotics, Vol. 9, Pages 210: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Oil as a Potential Alternative to Antibiotics in PoultryAntibiotics, Vol. 9, Pages 210: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Oil as a Potential Alternative to Antibiotics in Poultry Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9050210 Authors: Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack Mahmoud Alagawany Abdel-Moneim E. Abdel-Moneim Noureldeen G. Mohammed Asmaa F. Khafaga May Bin-Jumah Sarah I. Othman Ahmed A. Allam Shaaban S. Elnesr The removal of antibiotic...
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 The Lancet[Correspondence] Rebuilding the broken health contract in ChileMany Chileans think that their country has lost its way. Massive protests highlight the need for a political reform to prioritise universal health care. The uncritical worship of the most extreme version of the free market by the Pinochet dictatorship led to the dismantling of the social contract and privatisation of the social security system. A system of personal retirement accounts was mandatory for new workers whereas the...
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 Thyroid Research and Practice : 2014 - 11(1)Redefining euthyroidism: A biopsychosocial constructSanjay Kalra, AG Unnikrishnan, Atul KalhanThyroid Research and Practice 2020 17(1):2-3Thyroid Research and Practice : 2014 - 11(1)2dITSCON 2019 AbstractsThyroid Research and Practice 2020 17(1):27-42Thyroid Research and Practice : 2014 - 11(1)2dCoronavirus disease 2019 and thyroid disease: Position statement of Indian Thyroid SocietyRajesh Rajput, Amit Agarwal, Mohd Ashraf Ganie, CS Bal, DC Sharma, Krishna...
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 Journal of Biological Chemistry current issueDetailed analyses of the crucial functions of Zn transporter proteins in alkaline phosphatase activation [Enzymology]Numerous zinc ectoenzymes are metalated by zinc and activated in the compartments of the early secretory pathway before reaching their destination. Zn transporter (ZNT) proteins located in these compartments are essential for ectoenzyme activation. We have previously reported that ZNT proteins, specifically ZNT5–ZNT6 heterodimers and ZNT7...
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 JAMA Online FirstCharacteristics of Hospitalized Adults With COVID-19 in an Integrated Health Care System in CaliforniaThis case series characterizes the demographics, health services use, and vital status and discharge dispositions of patients with polymerase chain reaction–confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalized in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California health system in March 2020.JAMA Online First2dDiagnosis and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in 2020This JAMA Insights...
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 Latest Results for AngiogenesisApatinib as targeted therapy for advanced bone and soft tissue sarcoma: a dilemma of reversing multidrug resistance while suffering drug resistance itselfAbstract Bone and soft tissue sarcomas are rare malignant tumors originated from mesenchymal tissues. They harbor more than 50 distinct subtypes and differ in pathological features and clinical courses. Despite the significant improvements in modern multi-modality treatment, the outcomes and overall survival rates...
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 Latest ResultsSoluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products promotes angiogenesis through activation of STAT3 in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injuryAbstract Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products (sRAGE), which exerts cardioprotective effect through inhibiting cardiomyocyte apoptosis and autophagy during ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, is also known to enhance angiogenesis in post-ischemic reperfusion injury-critical limb ischemia (PIRI-CLI) mice. However, whether sRAGE...
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 Latest Results for Sleep and BreathingAssociation between sleep duration and asthma in different weight statuses (CHNS 2009–2015)Abstract Purpose Inadequate sleep duration affects asthma and weight. The associations among sleep duration, asthma, and different weight statuses in the Chinese population need to be further determined. Methods The study included 32,776 Chinese adults from the China Health and Nutrition Survey during 2009–2015. Self-reported sleep duration was classified...Latest Results...
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 BiomechanicsSex-Based Differences in Landing Mechanics Vary between the Drop Vertical Jump and Stop JumpPublication date: Available online 24 April 2020Source: Journal of BiomechanicsAuthor(s): Alexander T. Peebles, Laura C. Dickerson, Kristen E. Renner, Robin M. QueenBiomechanics2dErrata to "Modelling muscle recovery from a fatigued state in isometric contractions for the ankle joint"Publication date: Available online 23 April 2020Source: Journal of BiomechanicsAuthor(s): Ritwik Rakshit, James...
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 MCP Papers in PressA cross-linking mass spectrometry approach defines protein interactions in yeast mitochondria [Research]Protein cross-linking and the analysis of cross-linked peptides by mass spectrometry is currently receiving much attention. Not only is this approach applied to isolated complexes to provide information about spatial arrangements of proteins but it is also increasingly applied to entire cells and their organelles. As in quantitative proteomics, the application of isotopic labelling...
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 Physics in Medicine and Biology - latest papersPre-clinical evaluation of dual-layer spectral computed tomography-based stopping power prediction for particle therapy planning at the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy CenterAccurate beam range prediction during clinical treatment planning is key to improve targeted dose delivery in proton and heavy ion therapy. A substantial source of beam range uncertainty is the prediction of ion stopping power ratio (SPR) relative to water from an empirical calibration...
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 Cancer MedicineIDH1 and IDH2 mutations in lung adenocarcinomas: Evidences of subclonal evolutionIDH1/2 mutations in NSCLCs are uncommon. They occur in adenocarcinomas with high‐grade features and may be branching drivers leading to subclonal evolution. Abstract Background Selective IDH1 and IDH2 inhibitors have been approved for targeted therapy of acute myeloid leukemia. Clinical trials for solid tumors with IDH1 and IDH2 (IDH1/2) mutations are ongoing. Reports of IDH1/2‐mutated non–small cell...
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 pubmed: sleepEffects of the Characteristics and Duration of Chronic Pain on Psychosomatic Function in the Community-Dwelling Elderly Population.Effects of the Characteristics and Duration of Chronic Pain on Psychosomatic Function in the Community-Dwelling Elderly Population. Pain Res Manag. 2020;2020:4714527 Authors: Hida M, Nakamura M, Imaoka M, Nakao H, Tasaki F, Omizu T, Takeda M, Ohnishi T, Wada C Abstract Catastrophic thinking is related to pain intensity and the degree of disability and influences...
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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,
 pubmed: sleepSleep Quality and Mental Disorder Symptoms among Canadian Public Safety Personnel.Related ArticlesSleep Quality and Mental Disorder Symptoms among Canadian Public Safety Personnel. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Apr 15;17(8): Authors: Angehrn A, Teale Sapach MJN, Ricciardelli R, MacPhee RS, Anderson GS, Carleton RN Abstract Poor sleep quality is associated with numerous mental health concerns and poorer overall physical health. Sleep disturbances are commonly reported by public...
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 pubmed: sleepNeutrophil extracellular traps in COVID-19.Related ArticlesNeutrophil extracellular traps in COVID-19. JCI Insight. 2020 Apr 24;: Authors: Zuo Y, Yalavarthi S, Shi H, Gockman K, Zuo M, Madison JA, Blair CN, Weber A, Barnes BJ, Egeblad M, Woods RJ, Kanthi Y, Knight JS Abstract In severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), viral pneumonia progresses to respiratory failure. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are extracellular webs of chromatin, microbicidal proteins, and oxidant...
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 pubmed: sleepInvited Topic: Individualized Care Is Superior to Standardized Care for the Majority of Critically Ill Patients.Related ArticlesInvited Topic: Individualized Care Is Superior to Standardized Care for the Majority of Critically Ill Patients. Crit Care Med. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Cortés-Puch I, Applefeld WN, Wang J, Danner RL, Eichacker PQ, Natanson C PMID: 32332282 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]pubmed: sleep19hTop 10 evidence-based countermeasures for night shift workers.Related...
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 pubmed: philosophy for medic...Impact of lymphoma survivorship clinic visit on patient-centered outcomes.Related ArticlesImpact of lymphoma survivorship clinic visit on patient-centered outcomes. J Cancer Surviv. 2019 06;13(3):344-352 Authors: Viscuse P, Yost KJ, Jenkins S, Lackore K, Habermann T, Thanarajasingam G, Thompson C Abstract PURPOSE: Cancer survivors may experience physical, social, and emotional effects of cancer and its treatments. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines...
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 pubmed: philosophy for medic...[Sacral nerve magnetic stimulation combined with extracorporeal shockwave for the treatment of type-ⅢB chronic prostatitis].Related Articles[Sacral nerve magnetic stimulation combined with extracorporeal shockwave for the treatment of type-ⅢB chronic prostatitis]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2019 Jul;25(7):626-631 Authors: Yang JM, Xia W, Lü TT, Xi JH, Lü JW Abstract Objective: To investigate the clinical therapeutic effects of sacral nerve magnetic stimulation (SNMS) combined...
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 pubmed: philosophy for medic...Rethinking patient involvement in healthcare priority setting.Related ArticlesRethinking patient involvement in healthcare priority setting. Bioethics. 2020 May;34(4):403-411 Authors: Sandman L, Hofmann B, Bognar G Abstract With healthcare systems under pressure from scarcity of resources and ever-increasing demand for services, difficult priority setting choices need to be made. At the same time, increased attention to patient involvement in a wide range of settings...
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 CancersCancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1061: The Clinical Impact of Low-Volume Lymph Nodal Metastases in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: The Senticol 1 and Senticol 2 TrialsCancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1061: The Clinical Impact of Low-Volume Lymph Nodal Metastases in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: The Senticol 1 and Senticol 2 Trials Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12051061 Authors: Benedetta Guani Vincent Balaya Laurent Magaud Fabrice Lecuru Patrice Mathevet Background: With the development of the sentinel node technique...
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Incidence of Occult Lymph Node Metastasis in Primary Larynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma, by Subsite, T Classification and Neck Level: A Systematic Review
Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1059: Incidence of Occult Lymph Node Metastasis in Primary Larynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma, by Subsite, T Classification and Neck Level: A Systematic Review: Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1059: Incidence of Occult Lymph Node Metastasis in Primary Larynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma, by Subsite, T Classification and Neck Level: A Systematic ReviewCancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12041059Authors: Alvaro Sanabria Jatin P. Shah Jesus E. Medina Kerry D. Olsen K. Thomas Robbins ...
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 Scientific American Blog PostsOur Response to COVID-19 Is Male-CentricWe don't know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comScientific American Blog Posts13hMore Time Out in Nature is an Unexpected Benefit of the COVID-19 Sheltering RulesExploring the natural world can be restorative to mental health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comScientific American Blog Posts22hThe...
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Endogenously-Activated Ultrasmall-in-Nano Therapeutics: Assessment on 3D Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1063: Endogenously-Activated Ultrasmall-in-Nano Therapeutics: Assessment on 3D Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1063: Endogenously-Activated Ultrasmall-in-Nano Therapeutics: Assessment on 3D Head and Neck Squamous Cell CarcinomasCancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12051063Authors: Melissa Santi Ana Katrina Mapanao Domenico Cassano Ylea Vlamidis Valentina Cappello Valerio Voliani Negative or positive HPV-associated Head and Neck Squamous...
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Post-Treatment HPV Surface Brushings and Risk of Relapse in Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1069: Post-Treatment HPV Surface Brushings and Risk of Relapse in Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1069: Post-Treatment HPV Surface Brushings and Risk of Relapse in Oropharyngeal CarcinomaCancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12051069Authors: Kofler Borena Dudas Innerhofer Dejaco Steinbichler Widmann von Laer Riechelmann Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is a distinct subtype of head...
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Imaging Accuracy in Preoperative Staging of T3-T4 Laryngeal Cancers
Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1074: Imaging Accuracy in Preoperative Staging of T3-T4 Laryngeal Cancers: Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1074: Imaging Accuracy in Preoperative Staging of T3-T4 Laryngeal CancersCancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12051074Authors: Marco Benazzo Fabio Sovardi Lorenzo Preda Simone Mauramati Sergio Carnevale Giulia Bertino Francesca Berton Matteo Meroni Irene Herman Giuseppe Trisolini Patrizia Morbini Background: Preoperative imaging impacts treatment planning...
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 Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyWill environmental impacts of social distancing due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic decrease allergic disease?Allergy and Clinical Immunology8hBarrier dysfunction in the atopic march—how does atopic dermatitis lead to asthma in children?Allergy and Clinical Immunology1dAssociations of alpha and gamma-tocopherol during early life with lung function in childhoodEarly life α-tocopherol levels associated with better lung function if γ-tocopherol levels were low, suggesting...
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 Health and Quality of Life Outcomes - Latest ArticlesHealth-related quality of life measured using the EQ-5D–5 L: population norms for the capital of IranEQ-5D is the most commonly used generic preference-based health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measure. The current study aimed at estimating the HRQoL index scores using EQ-5D-5 L measure in the capital of I...Health and Quality of Life Outcomes - Latest Articles6hQuality of life impact of refractive correction (QIRC) results three years after...
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 Latest ResultsCorrelation between urinary chromium level and semen quality in men attending an andrology laboratoryAbstract Chromium is an essential element that is required for the normal physiology but can be toxic to humans above a certain level. In spite of growing interest in research on chromium exposure to human health consensus about its effect on human, semen quality has not been achieved. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the impact of chromium exposure on semen parameters. A...
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Rational Use of Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia
Rational Use of Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia: AbstractSince December 2019, a novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) has broken out in Wuhan, China and spread rapidly. Recent studies have found that ⁓ 15.7% of patients develop severe pneumonia, and cytokine storm is an important factor leading to rapid disease progression. Currently, there are no specific drugs for COVID-19 and the cytokine storm it causes. IL-6 is one of the key cytokines involved in infection-induced...
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Occupational exposure to pesticides and associated health effects among greenhouse farm workers
Occupational exposure to pesticides and associated health effects among greenhouse farm workers: AbstractThe number and production capacities of greenhouse farms have been increased across the globe, driven by an effort for addressing food security problems related to the rapid population growth and the effects of climate change. As a result, there was a large increase in the number of greenhouse farm workers who are typically involved in chemical preparations and pesticide sprayings, crop harvesting,...
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 BMJ Open Current IssueProtocol for a systematic review of health promotion interventions for African Americans delivered in US barbershops and hair salonsIntroductionAfrican American adults are disproportionately burdened by chronic diseases, particularly at younger ages. Developing culturally appropriate interventions is paramount to closing the gap in these health inequities. The purpose of this systematic review is to critically evaluate health promotion interventions for African Americans delivered...
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Recurrent syncope while eating: an unusual presentation of a diaphragmatic hernia
Recurrent syncope while eating: an unusual presentation of a diaphragmatic hernia:
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Submandibular lymphadenitis due to Mycobacterium malmoense: first reported case from Greece
Submandibular lymphadenitis due to Mycobacterium malmoense: first reported case from Greece: An 8-year-old girl with subacute submandibular lymphadenitis and no other complaints is described. After failure of parenteral antistaphylococcal therapy, she underwent incision and drainage of the involved lymph node. The responsible pathogen was identified as Mycobacterium malmoense by GenoType CM assay and sequencing of the 16S ribosomalRNA (rRNA) gene. The patient remains healthy, 11 months after surgery,...
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 Hindawi Publishing CorporationMultimode Process Monitoring Method Based on Multiblock Projection Nonnegative Matrix FactorizationA multimode process monitoring method based on multiblock projection nonnegative matrix factorization (MPNMF) is proposed for traditional process monitoring methods which often adopt global model of data and ignore local information of data. Firstly, the training data set of each mode is partitioned by the complete link algorithm and the multivariate data space is divided...
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 AA pubmed: head and neckInverted papilloma with multifocal attachment is associated with increased recurrence.Related ArticlesInverted papilloma with multifocal attachment is associated with increased recurrence. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2019 08;9(8):865-869 Authors: Tong CCL, Patel NN, Maina IW, Triantafillou V, Yan CH, Kuan EC, Kohanski MA, Papagiannopoulos P, Workman AD, Cohen NA, Kennedy DW, Adappa ND, Palmer JN Abstract BACKGROUND: Inverted papilloma (IP) is a benign sinonasal tumor with a...
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 AA pubmed: head and neckThe Nasal Swell Body and Septal Perforation Repair.The Nasal Swell Body and Septal Perforation Repair. Laryngoscope. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Ghorab S, Taylor CM, Bansberg SF Abstract OBJECTIVES: To review our experience with secondary surgery for persistent nasal obstruction following successful septal perforation repair and describe the potential contribution of the nasal swell body (NSB) to obstruction. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective chart review. METHODS: IRB-approved retrospective...AA...
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Rocuronium provides better surgical conditions and allows for the use of lower doses of remifentanil as compared to succinylcholine and cisatracurium in ML. This makes it possible to decrease the time to awakening and the complications associated with high doses of remifentanil.
Study of Rocuronium-Sugammadex as an Alternative to Succinylcholine-Cisatracurium in Microlaryngeal Surgery.: Study of Rocuronium-Sugammadex as an Alternative to Succinylcholine-Cisatracurium in Microlaryngeal Surgery.Laryngoscope. 2020 Apr 23;:Authors: Aragón-Benedí C, Visiedo-Sánchez S, Pascual-Bellosta A, Ortega-Lucea S, Fernández-Liesa R, Martínez-Ubieto J, Research Group in Anesthesia, Resuscitation AND Perioperative Medicine of Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón)Abstract Microlaryngeal...
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 AA pubmed: head and neckDiagnosis of laryngeal tuberculosis in a high TB burden area.Related ArticlesDiagnosis of laryngeal tuberculosis in a high TB burden area. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Matimba A, Moncho M, Musoke J, Seedat RY Abstract PURPOSE: The larynx is the second most commonly affected site in the head and neck region in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Despite this, the prevalence of laryngeal TB is largely unknown, particularly in areas with a high...
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Study of Rocuronium-Sugammadex as an Alternative to Succinylcholine-Cisatracurium in Microlaryngeal Surgery.
Study of Rocuronium-Sugammadex as an Alternative to Succinylcholine-Cisatracurium in Microlaryngeal Surgery.: Study of Rocuronium-Sugammadex as an Alternative to Succinylcholine-Cisatracurium in Microlaryngeal Surgery.Laryngoscope. 2020 Apr 23;:Authors: Aragón-Benedí C, Visiedo-Sánchez S, Pascual-Bellosta A, Ortega-Lucea S, Fernández-Liesa R, Martínez-Ubieto J, Research Group in Anesthesia, Resuscitation AND Perioperative Medicine of Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón)Abstract Microlaryngeal...
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 AA pubmed: head and neckAn Anatomical Site and Genetic-Based Prognostic Model for Patients With Nuclear Protein in Testis (NUT) Midline Carcinoma: Analysis of 124 Patients.Related ArticlesAn Anatomical Site and Genetic-Based Prognostic Model for Patients With Nuclear Protein in Testis (NUT) Midline Carcinoma: Analysis of 124 Patients. JNCI Cancer Spectr. 2020 Apr;4(2):pkz094 Authors: Chau NG, Ma C, Danga K, Al-Sayegh H, Nardi V, Barrette R, Lathan CS, DuBois SG, Haddad RI, Shapiro GI, Sallan SE,...
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 AA pubmed: head and neckEffects on migraine, neck pain, and head and neck posture, of temporomandibular disorder treatment: Study of a retrospective cohort.Related ArticlesEffects on migraine, neck pain, and head and neck posture, of temporomandibular disorder treatment: Study of a retrospective cohort. Arch Oral Biol. 2020 Apr 18;114:104718 Authors: Kang JH Abstract OBJECTIVES: The present study purposed to observe the response of comorbidities of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) including migraine...
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 Latest Results for European Journal of PediatricsReliability and concurrent validity of a modified timed up and go test for healthy preschoolersAbstract The purpose of this study was to assess the interrater and test-retest reliability and the concurrent validity of the modified timed up and go test for preschoolers. As such, we aim to determine the most suited outcome of the modified timed up and go test: the best or the average performance. Thirty-two children (age 3–5) performed three timed up...
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Tolerability of Palmitoylethanolamide in a Pediatric Population Suffering from Migraine: A Pilot Study
Tolerability of Palmitoylethanolamide in a Pediatric Population Suffering from Migraine: A Pilot Study: Background. Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is emerging as a new therapeutic approach in pain and inflammatory conditions, and it has been evaluated in studies on various painful diseases. The aim of this open-label study was to evaluate the efficacy of ultramicronized PEA (umPEA) in the prophylactic treatment of migraine. Methods. The study included 70 patients with mean age of 10.3 ± 2.7 (24.5% M...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Efficacy of Amflow®, a Real-Time-Portable Feedback Device for Delivering Appropriate Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomised, Controlled, Cross-Over Simulation Study
Efficacy of Amflow®, a Real-Time-Portable Feedback Device for Delivering Appropriate Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomised, Controlled, Cross-Over Simulation Study: Objective. The aim of this study was to test whether Amflow® (a newly designed portable ventilation feedback device) can assist rescuers in delivering target tidal volume () and respiration rate (RR) during self-inflating bag (SB) ventilations in various clinical scenarios. Method. This was a simulation study with a prospective...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Successful Liposteroid Therapy for a Recurrent Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis with Down Syndrome
Successful Liposteroid Therapy for a Recurrent Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis with Down Syndrome: Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare and life-threatening disorder. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential for their better prognosis and patients' quality of life (QOL). It is considered that Down syndrome patients with IPH have a worse prognosis compared to other IPH cases. A 2-year-old girl with Down syndrome received the diagnosis of IPH after two episodes of massive...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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 Hindawi Publishing CorporationEfficacy of the Combined Administration of Systemic and Intra-Articular Tranexamic Acid in Total Hip Arthroplasty Secondary to Femoral Neck Fracture: A Retrospective StudyBackground. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with substantial blood loss in the postoperative course. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a potent antifibrinolytic agent, routinely administered by intravenous (IV) and topical (intra-articular, IA) route, which can possibly interrupt the cascade of events...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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The GRACE Scale in the Prognosis of Patients with Takotsubo Syndrome
The GRACE Scale in the Prognosis of Patients with Takotsubo Syndrome: Background. The prognosis of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is comparable to that of the non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The GRACE scale is used to assess the risk of premature and long-term mortality in patients with NSTEMI in order to select the most favorable treatment strategy. Methods. 101 patients with TTS hospitalized in four centers of invasive cardiology in Podlaskie Voivodeship during the period 2008–2012 were...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Efficacy and Safety of Non-Vitamin K Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation in Relation to Different Renal Function Levels: A Network Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and Safety of Non-Vitamin K Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation in Relation to Different Renal Function Levels: A Network Meta-Analysis: Background. We performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) comparing the efficacy (stroke or systemic embolism) and safety (major bleeding) among different non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and renal impairment, with the aim of recommending the proper drug and the dose based on renal function....
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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A Rare Cause of Hypophosphatemia: Raine Syndrome Changing Clinical Features with Age
A Rare Cause of Hypophosphatemia: Raine Syndrome Changing Clinical Features with Age: AbstractRaine Syndrome (RS) is caused by biallelic loss-of-function mutations in FAM20C gene and characterized by hypophosphatemia, typical facial and skeletal features. Subperiosteal bone formation and generalized osteosclerosis are the most common radiological findings. Here we present a new case with RS. A 9-month-old male patient on a home-type ventilator was referred for hypophosphatemia. He was born with a...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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 Hindawi Publishing CorporationModeling, Synchronization, and FPGA Implementation of Hamiltonian Conservative HyperchaosConservative chaotic systems have potentials in engineering application because of their superiority over the dissipative systems in terms of ergodicity and integer dimension. In this paper, five-dimension Euler equations are constructed by integrating two of sub-Euler equations, which are contributory to the exploration of higher-dimensional systems. These Euler equations compose...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Clinical Significance of Hepatocyte Growth Factor and Transforming Growth Factor-Beta-1 Levels in Assessing Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Clinical Significance of Hepatocyte Growth Factor and Transforming Growth Factor-Beta-1 Levels in Assessing Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Background. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) are inflammatory cytokines which function as key regulators of immunological homeostasis and inflammatory responses. They have been linked to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). In this study, we aim to assess the levels of TGF-β and HGF and other inflammatory...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Early Response to Definitive Chemoradiation for Esophageal Carcinoma Cuniculatum
A Case Report of an Early Response to Definitive Chemoradiation for Esophageal Carcinoma Cuniculatum: This case report describes a 63-year-old female with a locally advanced esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum treated with definitive chemoradiation who had a rapid and early response. This case is illustrative of an aggressive behavior with rapid response and rapid recurrence. The cases of esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum as well as the closely related clinical entity of verrucous carcinoma are reviewed...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Listeria Cerebritis with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibition
Listeria Cerebritis with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibition: Background. Listeria monocytogenes is historically a central nervous system pathogen of consideration in the very young, very old, and immune suppressed. Diagnosis of Listeria is based on positive bodily fluid culture or PCR testing. Cerebral edema is nonspecific and can be a manifestation of vasculitis, trauma, anoxia, ischemia, infarction, malignancy, or an infectious process. A main mechanism of immune protection against Listeria is tumor...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Attack Triggered by Herpes Zoster Infection
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Attack Triggered by Herpes Zoster Infection: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is a severe autoimmune disease of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent inflammatory events primarily involving the optic nerves and spinal cord. Recently, a triggering role of infectious events in the development of NMOSD has been suggested. Varicella zoster virus is the most common viral infection involved, though the linkage with anti-aquaporin-4 antibodies...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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Symptomatic Internal Carotid Agenesis in Children
Symptomatic Internal Carotid Agenesis in Children: Carotid artery agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly, and there are controversies in the leading cause for it. We present a 6-year-old girl with resolved focal neurological ischemic stroke that showed bilateral internal carotid artery (ICA) agenesis. Through this paper, we highlight the carotid canal congenital obliteration hypothesis as it may be a risk for such finding.
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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 Canadian Medical Association Journal current issueHookah smoking and COVID-19: call for action [Letters]Canadian Medical Association Journal current issue32mSafety considerations with chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin in the management of SARS-CoV-2 infection [Review]Canadian Medical Association Journal current issue32mCalibration and discrimination of the Framingham Risk Score and the Pooled Cohort Equations [Research]BACKGROUND:Although accurate risk prediction is essential in guiding...
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
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