Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1518: Enhancing Photovoltaic Performance of GaAs Single-Junction Solar Cells by Applying a Spectral Conversion Layer Containing Eu-Doped and Yb/Er-Doped PhosphorsNanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1518: Enhancing Photovoltaic Performance of GaAs Single-Junction Solar Cells by Applying a Spectral Conversion Layer Containing Eu-Doped and Yb/Er-Doped Phosphors Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9111518 Authors: Wen-Jeng Ho Jheng-Jie Liu Zong-Xian Lin Hung-Pin Shiao In this study,...
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J. Imaging, Vol. 5, Pages 84: The Future of Hyperspectral ImagingJ. Imaging, Vol. 5, Pages 84: The Future of Hyperspectral Imaging Journal of Imaging doi: 10.3390/jimaging5110084 Authors: Stefano Selci The Special Issue on hyperspectral imaging (HSI), entitled "The Future of Hyperspectral Imaging", has published 12 papers. Nine papers are related to specific current research and three more are review contributions: In both cases, the request is to propose those methods or instruments so as to show...
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International Journal of Molecular SciencesIJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5329: Expression of Adenosine Receptors in Rodent PancreasIJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5329: Expression of Adenosine Receptors in Rodent Pancreas International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20215329 Authors: Hayashi Adenosine regulates exocrine and endocrine secretions in the pancreas. Adenosine is considered to play a role in acini-to-duct signaling in the exocrine pancreas. To identify the molecular basis of functional adenosine...
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Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1318: Androgens and Androgen Receptor Actions on Bone Health and Disease: From Androgen Deficiency to Androgen TherapyCells, Vol. 8, Pages 1318: Androgens and Androgen Receptor Actions on Bone Health and Disease: From Androgen Deficiency to Androgen Therapy Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111318 Authors: Jia-Feng Chen Pei-Wen Lin Yi-Ru Tsai Yi-Chien Yang Hong-Yo Kang Androgens are not only essential for bone development but for the maintenance of bone mass. Therefore, conditions with...
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Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 195: Veterinary Drug Shops as Main Sources of Supply and Advice on Antimicrobials for Animal Use in the Mekong Delta of VietnamAntibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 195: Veterinary Drug Shops as Main Sources of Supply and Advice on Antimicrobials for Animal Use in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040195 Authors: Doan Hoang Phu Vu Thi Quynh Giao Dinh Bao Truong Nguyen Van Cuong Bach Tuan Kiet Vo Be Hien Guy Thwaites Jonathan Rushton Juan Carrique-Mas...
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Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Photomodulation on Lower Extremity Wounds Left to Heal by Secondary IntentionBACKGROUND Light-emitting diode (LED) has been used for wound healing because of its stimulatory effects on fibroblast proliferation, matrix synthesis, angiogenesis, and downmodulation of inflammatory reactions. OBJECTIVE The aim of the authors' study was to investigate the effects of red LED (wavelength 633 nm) photomodulation on lower...
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Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness in Prone Neurosurgical Patients Undergoing Protective Ventilation: Role of Dynamic Indices, Tidal Volume Challenge, and End-Expiratory Occlusion TestBACKGROUND: In patients in the prone position, the reliability of pulse pressure variation and stroke volume variation (PPV and SVV) and the use of functional hemodynamic tests to predict fluid responsiveness have not previously been established. Perioperatively, in this setting, optimizing fluid management can be challenging,...
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Real-Time 3-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography Imaging–Guided Percutaneous Closure of Left Ventricular to Left Atrial FistulaNo abstract availableA High Doppler Gradient: Obstruction or No Obstruction?: A Case ReportThe angle correction feature in ultrasound systems is used when there is difficulty accurately aligning the Doppler beam with the flow to be interrogated. The operator can manually "correct" the angle to the actual direction of flow. Subsequently, the machine corrects the peak...
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Sevoflurane Promotes Bactericidal Properties of Macrophages through Enhanced Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in Male MiceThomas J. Gerber, M.D.; Valérie C. O. Fehr, M.Med.; Suellen D. S. Oliveira, Ph.D.; Guochang Hu, M.D., Ph.D.; Randal Dull, M.D., Ph.D.; et alMarcelo G. Bonini, Ph.D.; Beatrice Beck-Schimmer, M.D.; Richard D. Minshall, Ph.D. Author NotesFrom the Departments Anesthesiology (T.J.G., V.C.O.F., S.D.S.O., G.H., R.D., B.B.-S., R.D.M.), Medicine (M.G.B.), and Pharmacology (R.D.M.),...
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Toward Deciphering the Code of Pediatric Donor GlomerulopathyNo abstract availableDelayed Implantation of Pumped Kidneys Decreases Renal Allograft Futility in Combined Liver-Kidney TransplantationBackground: Combined liver-kidney transplantation (CLKT) improves survival for liver transplant recipients with renal dysfunction; however, the tenuous perioperative hemodynamic and metabolic milieu in high acuity CLKT recipients increases delayed graft function and kidney allograft failure. We sought to...
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Real-Time 3-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography Imaging–Guided Percutaneous Closure of Left Ventricular to Left Atrial FistulaNo abstract availableA High Doppler Gradient: Obstruction or No Obstruction?: A Case ReportThe angle correction feature in ultrasound systems is used when there is difficulty accurately aligning the Doppler beam with the flow to be interrogated. The operator can manually "correct" the angle to the actual direction of flow. Subsequently, the machine corrects the peak...
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The Effect of Burn Resuscitation Volumes on the Gut Microbiome in a Swine ModelIntroduction: While recent reports underscore the significance of the gut microbiome (GM) in health and disease, its importance in burn outcomes remains unclear. Moreover, aggressive intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation of patients may alter intestinal flora. Herein, we describe GM changes following a large burn in swine randomized to different volumes of IV Lactated Ringers' (LR). Methods: Anesthetized Yorkshire swine...
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Zenker's diverticulotomy with bipolar tissue sealer: Retrospective review of safety and short-term outcomes☆Author links open overlay panelK.K.BommakantiaW.J.MossbR.A.WeismanbP.A.WeissbrodbaUniversity of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, United States of AmericabDivision of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States of AmericaReceived 5 October 2019, Available online 25 October 2019.Show lesshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.102325Get...
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Effect of Personalized Music Intervention in Mechanically Ventilated Children in PICU: A Pilot StudyObjectives: To determine the feasibility of a personalized music intervention with mechanically ventilated patients in the PICU. Design: Pilot study with a quasi-experimental design. Setting: Tertiary children's hospital in China with a 40-bed PICU. Patients: Children, 1 month to 7 years, with mechanical ventilation were recruited and assigned to music group (n = 25) and control group (n = 25). Interventions:...
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Attenuation of capsaicin-induced ongoing pain and secondary hyperalgesia during exposure to an immersive virtual reality environmentIntroduction: There is growing evidence that virtual reality (VR) can be used in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. However, further research is required to better understand the analgesic mechanisms during sensitised pain states. Objectives: We examined the effects of an immersive polar VR environment on capsaicin-induced ongoing pain and secondary hyperalgesia....
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Unilateral Lateral Rectus Paralysis Showing Incomplete "V" Sign' on 18F-FDG PET/CTExtraocular muscles show physiologic radiotracer uptake on 18F-FDG PET/CT as is encountered in most routine scans. Certain pathologies can cause palsy of one or more of the extraocular muscles, leading to hypometabolism on 18F-FDG PET/CT. We present a case with a classical finding of unilateral hypometabolism of the lateral rectus muscle, disrupting the "V" sign formed due to physiologic uptake. The patient had presented...
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Seronegative autoimmune encephalitis – A diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmaM NetravathiAnnals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2019 22(4):369-370Plasmapheresis for NMOSD: Not a rescue therapy anymore!?Rohit Bhatia, Radhakrishna Pedapati, Siddharth ChopraAnnals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2019 22(4):371-372Critical appraisal of guidelines for evaluation and certification of specified neurological disabilitiesInder Puri, Govind Singh, Rajendra Kumar Acharya, Divya GoswamiAnnals of Indian Academy of...
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Clinician burnout and resilienceNo abstract availableDrug NewsNo abstract availableA costly failure to report changes in a patient's conditionNo abstract availableAdvice P.R.N.No abstract availableNursing tips of the week: A communication tool for education and clinical updatesNo abstract availableClinical RoundsNo abstract availableParkinson disease: Enhance nursing knowledgeAbstract: Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive, incurable disease caused by dopamine deficiency. This article provides...
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Family Caregivers Are Members of Our TeamNurses play a critical role in providing support.Nurses in the Face of DangerNo abstract availableThe Value of Hospice ServicesNo abstract availableAdvocating for HIT That Captures Nursing ProcessNurses can influence choices about EHR systems and their design.E-Cigarettes and Vaping Implicated in Recent Cases of Severe Lung DiseaseThe CDC and FDA are partnering with states to investigate reports.Nursing Organizations Address Discrimination and Gun ViolenceStatements...
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Editorial: The Shortcomings and Harms of Using Hard Cutoffs for BMI, Hemoglobin A1C, and Smoking Cessation as Conditions for Elective Orthopaedic SurgeryNo abstract availableEditor's Spotlight/Take 5: Mapping the Diffusion of Technology in Orthopaedic Surgery: Understanding the Spread of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in the United StatesNo abstract availableMapping the Diffusion of Technology in Orthopaedic Surgery: Understanding the Spread of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in the United StatesBackground...
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Bearing the Pain: A Historic Review Exploring the Impact of Science and Culture on Pain Management for Childbirth in the United StatesScientific advances over the past 150 years have influenced pain management practices during childbirth. Cultural attitudes about pain in childbirth have also affected these practices. The objective of this work is to examine the history of pain management in childbirth in the United States and explore the relationship between cultural attitudes and care practices....
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Personalizing Exercise Programs for the Cancer SurvivorNo abstract availableFall and My Last MessageNo abstract availableAn Executive Summary of Reports From an International Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Exercise and Cancer: Evidence, Guidelines, and ImplementationPhysical activity can play an important role in cancer prevention and control, but there is a need to update the state of the science to best facilitate dissemination and implementation of evidence into practice. The American College...
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Medical Student Skill Retention After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training: A Cross-sectional Simulation StudyIntroduction The retention of cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills and the ideal frequency of retraining remain unanswered. This study investigated the retention of cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills by medical students for up to 42 months after training. Methods In a cross-sectional study, 205 medical students received 10 hours of training in basic life support in 3 practical classes,...
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The Effect of Nasalance on Vocal Fold Oscillation Patterns During the Male PassaggioIt is generally assumed that when singing across the region where registration events for untrained voices occur (the passaggio), singers modify the voice production system in order to avoid changes of voice quality. In this context, it has been postulated that nasalance could be used to stabilize vocal function throughout the passaggio. However, whether nasalance is frequently used by professional singers and if...
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The Pan African Medical Journal servicesConference servicesThe PAMJ Conference Services provides a range of conference services to organizations, from small to large conferences. We offer an integrated and complete environment for the management of scientific conferences through the combined strength of the PAMJ Conference Management System and PAMJ editorial officers. READ MORECapacity buildingLearn to communicate science: Invite PAMJ professional team of trainers for an on site training on how...
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Influenza (Flu)2019 - 2020 Flu SeasonOctober 25, 2019www.cdc.gov/fluWeekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance ReportCDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report, FluView. According to this week's report (Oct 13 - 19), seasonal influenza activity increased slightly, but remains low in the United States. The first two flu-associated pediatric deaths for the 2019-2020 season have been reported to CDC this week. Learn MoreFlu is Dangerous for ChildrenFlu illness is more dangerous...
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International Journal of Molecular SciencesIJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5329: Expression of Adenosine Receptors in Rodent PancreasIJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5329: Expression of Adenosine Receptors in Rodent Pancreas International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20215329 Authors: Hayashi Adenosine regulates exocrine and endocrine secretions in the pancreas. Adenosine is considered to play a role in acini-to-duct signaling in the exocrine pancreas. To identify the molecular basis of functional adenosine...
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Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1318: Androgens and Androgen Receptor Actions on Bone Health and Disease: From Androgen Deficiency to Androgen TherapyCells, Vol. 8, Pages 1318: Androgens and Androgen Receptor Actions on Bone Health and Disease: From Androgen Deficiency to Androgen Therapy Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111318 Authors: Jia-Feng Chen Pei-Wen Lin Yi-Ru Tsai Yi-Chien Yang Hong-Yo Kang Androgens are not only essential for bone development but for the maintenance of bone mass. Therefore, conditions with...
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Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 195: Veterinary Drug Shops as Main Sources of Supply and Advice on Antimicrobials for Animal Use in the Mekong Delta of VietnamAntibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 195: Veterinary Drug Shops as Main Sources of Supply and Advice on Antimicrobials for Animal Use in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040195 Authors: Doan Hoang Phu Vu Thi Quynh Giao Dinh Bao Truong Nguyen Van Cuong Bach Tuan Kiet Vo Be Hien Guy Thwaites Jonathan Rushton Juan Carrique-Mas...
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Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Photomodulation on Lower Extremity Wounds Left to Heal by Secondary IntentionBACKGROUND Light-emitting diode (LED) has been used for wound healing because of its stimulatory effects on fibroblast proliferation, matrix synthesis, angiogenesis, and downmodulation of inflammatory reactions. OBJECTIVE The aim of the authors' study was to investigate the effects of red LED (wavelength 633 nm) photomodulation on lower...
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Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness in Prone Neurosurgical Patients Undergoing Protective Ventilation: Role of Dynamic Indices, Tidal Volume Challenge, and End-Expiratory Occlusion TestBACKGROUND: In patients in the prone position, the reliability of pulse pressure variation and stroke volume variation (PPV and SVV) and the use of functional hemodynamic tests to predict fluid responsiveness have not previously been established. Perioperatively, in this setting, optimizing fluid management can be challenging,...
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Sevoflurane Promotes Bactericidal Properties of Macrophages through Enhanced Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in Male MiceThomas J. Gerber, M.D.; Valérie C. O. Fehr, M.Med.; Suellen D. S. Oliveira, Ph.D.; Guochang Hu, M.D., Ph.D.; Randal Dull, M.D., Ph.D.; et alMarcelo G. Bonini, Ph.D.; Beatrice Beck-Schimmer, M.D.; Richard D. Minshall, Ph.D. Author NotesFrom the Departments Anesthesiology (T.J.G., V.C.O.F., S.D.S.O., G.H., R.D., B.B.-S., R.D.M.), Medicine (M.G.B.), and Pharmacology (R.D.M.),...
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Real-Time 3-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography Imaging–Guided Percutaneous Closure of Left Ventricular to Left Atrial FistulaNo abstract availableA High Doppler Gradient: Obstruction or No Obstruction?: A Case ReportThe angle correction feature in ultrasound systems is used when there is difficulty accurately aligning the Doppler beam with the flow to be interrogated. The operator can manually "correct" the angle to the actual direction of flow. Subsequently, the machine corrects the peak...
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Real-Time 3-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography Imaging–Guided Percutaneous Closure of Left Ventricular to Left Atrial FistulaNo abstract availableA High Doppler Gradient: Obstruction or No Obstruction?: A Case ReportThe angle correction feature in ultrasound systems is used when there is difficulty accurately aligning the Doppler beam with the flow to be interrogated. The operator can manually "correct" the angle to the actual direction of flow. Subsequently, the machine corrects the peak...
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Toward Deciphering the Code of Pediatric Donor GlomerulopathyNo abstract availableDelayed Implantation of Pumped Kidneys Decreases Renal Allograft Futility in Combined Liver-Kidney TransplantationBackground: Combined liver-kidney transplantation (CLKT) improves survival for liver transplant recipients with renal dysfunction; however, the tenuous perioperative hemodynamic and metabolic milieu in high acuity CLKT recipients increases delayed graft function and kidney allograft failure. We sought to...
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Zenker's diverticulotomy with bipolar tissue sealer: Retrospective review of safety and short-term outcomes☆Author links open overlay panelK.K.BommakantiaW.J.MossbR.A.WeismanbP.A.WeissbrodbaUniversity of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, United States of AmericabDivision of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States of AmericaReceived 5 October 2019, Available online 25 October 2019.Show lesshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.102325Get...
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The Effect of Burn Resuscitation Volumes on the Gut Microbiome in a Swine ModelIntroduction: While recent reports underscore the significance of the gut microbiome (GM) in health and disease, its importance in burn outcomes remains unclear. Moreover, aggressive intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation of patients may alter intestinal flora. Herein, we describe GM changes following a large burn in swine randomized to different volumes of IV Lactated Ringers' (LR). Methods: Anesthetized Yorkshire swine...
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Effect of Personalized Music Intervention in Mechanically Ventilated Children in PICU: A Pilot StudyObjectives: To determine the feasibility of a personalized music intervention with mechanically ventilated patients in the PICU. Design: Pilot study with a quasi-experimental design. Setting: Tertiary children's hospital in China with a 40-bed PICU. Patients: Children, 1 month to 7 years, with mechanical ventilation were recruited and assigned to music group (n = 25) and control group (n = 25). Interventions:...
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Attenuation of capsaicin-induced ongoing pain and secondary hyperalgesia during exposure to an immersive virtual reality environmentIntroduction: There is growing evidence that virtual reality (VR) can be used in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. However, further research is required to better understand the analgesic mechanisms during sensitised pain states. Objectives: We examined the effects of an immersive polar VR environment on capsaicin-induced ongoing pain and secondary hyperalgesia....
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Unilateral Lateral Rectus Paralysis Showing Incomplete "V" Sign' on 18F-FDG PET/CTExtraocular muscles show physiologic radiotracer uptake on 18F-FDG PET/CT as is encountered in most routine scans. Certain pathologies can cause palsy of one or more of the extraocular muscles, leading to hypometabolism on 18F-FDG PET/CT. We present a case with a classical finding of unilateral hypometabolism of the lateral rectus muscle, disrupting the "V" sign formed due to physiologic uptake. The patient had presented...
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Broadly Protective Antibodies Could Lead to Better Flu Treatments and Vaccines , Most flu vaccines work by teaching the immune system to attack hemagglutinin (HA) proteins on the surface of the flu virus. However, neuraminidase (NA) surface proteins could also be a good target for flu vaccines and treatments. NIAID-supported researchers have discovered three new antibodies which bind to influenza NA proteins. These antibodies appear to provide broad, robust protection against many different kinds...
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Effect of Omega-3 Alone and in Combination With Dexamethasone or Methotrexate in Treatment of Experimentally Induced Arthritis in RatsMary Girgis Shahataa, Ahmed A Elberry, Ali A Abo-Saif, Mai A.M Almoatasem, Asmaa Mohammed M Hussein ElkelawyInternational Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases 2019 9(3):87-96Aims: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:15
Anesthesia During Positive-pressure Myelogram: A New Role for Cerebral OximetryBackground: Positive-pressure myelogram (PPM) is an emerging radiologic study used to localize spinal dural defects. During PPM, cerebrospinal fluid pressure (CSFp) is increased by injecting saline with contrast into the cerebrospinal fluid. This has the potential to increase intracranial pressure and compromise cerebral perfusion. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review and analysis of 11 patients. The aim...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:15
Serum uric acid and fatal myocardial infarction: detection of prognostic cut-off values: The URRAH (Uric Acid Right for Heart Health) studyObjective: The Working Group on Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Risk of the Italian Society of Hypertension conceived and designed an ad-hoc study aimed at searching for prognostic cut-off values of serum uric acid (SUA) in predicting fatal myocardial infaction (MI) in women and men. Methods: The URic acid Right for heArt Health study is a nationwide, multicentre,...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:15
Implementing international classification of functioning disability and health in rehabilitation medicine: Preliminary considerations from a nation-wide Italian experience in routine clinical practiceAnna Giardini, Caterina PistariniThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):107-109Screening for occult lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis on admission to acute inpatient rehabilitation: A cross sectional, prospective studyLeila Ettefagh, Mairin A Jerome,...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:14
Suspected Takotsubo syndrome recurrence and asymptomatic malignant ventricular arrhythmias: the possible role of wearable cardioverter defibrillatorsNo abstract availablePrognostic impact of anemia according to frailty status in elderly patients with acute coronary syndromesAims Anemia is associated with poorer outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), but the magnitude of this association in elderly patients remains poorly understood. No study has assessed the prognostic impact of...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:14
The Possible Role of Color Doppler and Pulse Wave Doppler Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Lymphangioma CircumscriptumCutaneous lymphangioma circumscriptum (CLC) is an uncommon congenital lymphatic malformation. Its dermoscopic features have been reported, however, if blood has infiltrated the lacunas, a pink hue overwhelms the lacunar structures, rendering dermoscopic features indistinguishable. In addition, dermoscopy cannot assess the subcutaneous extent of the lesion before surgery. The...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:14
A study of plasma copeptin level as a predictor of severity during acute exacerbation of bronchial asthmaAhmed G El Gazzar, Khaled M Belal, Tarek S Essawy, Neveen M Abd-ElfattahEgyptian Journal of Bronchology 2019 13(4):443-451Background An exacerbation of asthma is an episode, characterized by a progressive increase in one or more typical asthma symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness). Copeptin is a 39-amino acid glycopeptide that is derived from the c-terminal part...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:14
Blue-light cystoscopy and narrow-band imaging in bladder cancer managementZhijiang Zang, Qinghui Wu, Edmund ChiongFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):155-160Despite the high resolution of modern imaging technology including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, cystoscopy remains the gold standard method for detecting bladder cancer. Cystoscopy is conventionally conducted with white light visualization, and the pitfalls of white light cystoscopy are well-recognized. Novel technologies...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:14
MicroRNA-200a-3p is a positive regulator in cardiac hypertrophy through directly targeting WDR1 as well as modulating PTEN/PI3K/AKT/CREB/WDR1 signalingCardiac hypertrophy is an adaptive expansion of the myocardium due to the overloaded stress of heart. Recently, emerging studies have drawn a conclusion that microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in myocardial hypertrophy and even heart failure. To figure out the role of microRNA-200a-3p (miR-200a-3p) in cardiac hypertrophy, the in vitro cardiac hypertrophy...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:13
Mechanisms and treatment of bone pain in multiple myelomaPurpose of review Multiple myeloma is a haematological malignancy of differentiated B lymphocytes, known as plasma cells. The disease is common in the UK (incidence of 9 cases per 100 000 people) and the most frequent presentation is bone pain caused by skeletal damage. Patients with myeloma also experience neuropathic pain induced by chemotherapy. The management of pain in multiple myeloma is frequently demanding and often sub-optimally addressed....
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:13
Laryngeal amyloidosisPurpose of review Laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare hematological disorder of plasma cells. The cause is still considered idiopathic. The otolaryngology literature predominantly comprises case reports and short series. The present review summarizes the amyloid literature more generally in order to assist the otolaryngologist managing this disorder. Recent findings Distinguishing localized amyloidosis from systemic disease continues to be challenging. Both radiological and hematological...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:13
Adiponectin and proto-oncogene MYC in prostate cancer: How far are we with the evidence?Lukman HakimUrological Science 2019 30(5):197-198Urological science going southStephen Shei-Dei YangUrological Science 2019 30(5):199-199Randall's plaque, the origin of nephrolithiasis: Where do we stand now?Li-Hsien Tsai, Chao-Hsiang Chang, Szju-Ju Chen, Wen-Chi ChenUrological Science 2019 30(5):200-205The prevalence of renal stones, or nephrolithiasis, has been increasing consistently over the past few decades....
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:13
Reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure-III (KSCIM-III)Objective Given the lack of a Korean version of the spinal cord independence measure-III (KSCIM-III) that accurately reflects the contextual and cultural aspect of the assessment tool, the present study aimed to develop a new KSCIM-III and to investigate its reliability and validity Design Forty (n=40) consecutive patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) were included in this prospective study. Backward...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 16:13
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4109:... International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4109: The Occurrence and Risks of Selected Emerging Pollutants in Drinking Water Source Areas in Henan, ChinaIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4109: The Occurrence and Risks of Selected Emerging Pollutants in Drinking Water Source Areas in Henan, China International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16214109...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 09:14
Mark Allen Group: British Journal of Nursing: A prospective audit evaluating use of urokinase in oncology patients with occluded central venous access devicesBritish Journal of Nursing, Volume 28, Issue 19, Page S30-S36, October 2019.Mark Allen Group: British Journal of Nursing: Table of ContentsThu Oct 24, 2019 07:37Central venous access device-related sheaths: a predictor of infective and thrombotic incidence?British Journal of Nursing, Volume 28, Issue 19, Page S10-S18, October 2019.Mark Allen...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:28
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4109: The Occurrence and Risks of Selected Emerging Pollutants in Drinking Water Source Areas in Henan, ChinaIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4109: The Occurrence and Risks of Selected Emerging Pollutants in Drinking Water Source Areas in Henan, China International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16214109 Authors: Donghai Wu Ying Zhou Guanghua Lu Kai Hu Jingjing Yao Xinghou Shen Lei...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 09:09
International Journal of Molecular SciencesIJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5271: Quantification of Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation in Metabolic Disease: Application to Type 2 DiabetesIJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5271: Quantification of Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation in Metabolic Disease: Application to Type 2 Diabetes International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20215271 Authors: Matthew T. Lewis Jonathan D. Kasper Jason N. Bazil Jefferson C. Frisbee Robert W. Wiseman Type 2 diabetes...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 09:08
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4086: Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Use for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4086: Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Use for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16214086 Authors: Meng-Chuan Tsai Yu-Hsien Kuo Chih-Hsin Muo Li-Wei Chou Chung-Yen Lu Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common musculoskeletal...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 09:07
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1312: Promising Prognosis Marker Candidates on the Status of Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition and Glioma Stem Cells in GlioblastomaCells, Vol. 8, Pages 1312: Promising Prognosis Marker Candidates on the Status of Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition and Glioma Stem Cells in Glioblastoma Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111312 Authors: Yasuo Takashima Atsushi Kawaguchi Ryuya Yamanaka Multivariable analyses of global expression profiling are valid indicators of the prognosis of various diseases...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 09:06
Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 193: Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Current Advances in Antimicrobial Therapies...
Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 193: Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Current Advances in Antimicrobial Therapies and Emerging TreatmentsAntibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 193: Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Current Advances in Antimicrobial Therapies and Emerging Treatments Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040193 Authors: Jesus Manuel Ramirez-Acuña Sergio A Cardenas-Cadena Pedro A Marquez-Salas Idalia Garza-Veloz Aurelio Perez-Favila Miguel A Cid-Baez Virginia Flores-Morales Margarita L Martinez-Fierro Diabetic foot ulcers...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 09:05
Technologies in Treatment of Head & Neck , Current status, pitfalls and future directions in the diagnosis and therapy of lymphatic malformation.Related ArticlesCurrent status, pitfalls and future directions in the diagnosis and therapy of lymphatic malformation. J Biophotonics. 2018 08;11(8):e201700124 Authors: Sun RW, Tuchin VV, Zharov VP, Galanzha EI, Richter GT Abstract Lymphatic malformations are complex congenital vascular lesions composed of dilated, abnormal lymphatic channels of varying...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:49
pubmed: "j cell physiol" , MicroRNAs facilitate skeletal muscle maintenance and metabolic suppression in hibernating brown bears.Related ArticlesMicroRNAs facilitate skeletal muscle maintenance and metabolic suppression in hibernating brown bears. J Cell Physiol. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Luu BE, Lefai E, Giroud S, Swenson JE, Chazarin B, Gauquelin-Koch G, Arnemo JM, Evans AL, Bertile F, Storey KB Abstract Hibernating brown bears, Ursus arctos, undergo extended periods of inactivity and yet these large...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:48
Behavioural Brain Research , Rapid anti-PTSD-like activity of the TSPO agonist YL-IPA08: emphasis...
Behavioural Brain Research , Rapid anti-PTSD-like activity of the TSPO agonist YL-IPA08: emphasis on brain GABA, neurosteroids and HPA axis functionPublication date: Available online 24 October 2019Source: Behavioural Brain ResearchAuthor(s): Chao Shang, Ying Guo, Jun-Qi Yao, Xin-Xin Fang, Li-Jun Sun, Xiang-Yun Jiang, Zhen-Chun Ding, Yu-Hua Ran, Heng-lin Wang, Li-Ming Zhang, Yun-Feng LiABSTRACTThere is a serious need for fast-acting drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our previous...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:47
Wiley: JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft: Table of Contents , Neues aus der Union of European Medical Specialists (UEMS)Wiley: JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft: Table of ContentsMon Oct 21, 2019 11:56Was macht eigentlich Helmut Wolff? Frage zum Symposium „Das Haar in der Medizin und Kulturgeschichte" am 13. Juli im WeserberglandWiley: JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft: Table of ContentsMon Oct 21, 2019 11:56Die Zukunft der...
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Dermatologic Surgery - Current Issue , Unilateral Anhidrosis With Ipsilateral Basal Cell CarcinomasNo abstract availableDermatologic Surgery - Current IssueThu Oct 24, 2019 16:26Influence of Age, Sex, and Body Mass Index on the Depth of the Superficial Fascia in the Face and NeckBACKGROUND Nonsurgical skin-tightening procedures are increasing in popularity, as patients seek aesthetic interventions that are safe with minimal downtime. OBJECTIVE This study was designed to provide precise data on the...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:45
Clinical Genetics , Novel variants in CDH2 are associated with a new syndrome including Peters anomalyABSTRACT Peters anomaly (PA) is a congenital corneal opacity associated with corneo‐lenticular attachments. PA can be isolated or part of a syndrome with most cases remaining genetically unsolved. Exome sequencing of a trio with syndromic PA and 145 additional unexplained probands with developmental ocular conditions identified a de novo splicing and three novel missense heterozygous CDH2 variants...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:43
Angewandte Chemie International Edition , A Renal‐Clearable Duplex Optical Reporter for Real‐Time...
Angewandte Chemie International Edition , A Renal‐Clearable Duplex Optical Reporter for Real‐Time Imaging of Contrast‐Induced Acute Kidney InjuryA study in contrast: An optical probe with turn‐on chemiluminescence and NIR fluorescence in the presence of superoxide anion (O2.−) and N‐acetyl‐β‐d‐glucosaminidase (NAG), respectively, was synthesized. The probe enables real‐time in vivo imaging and early detection of contrast‐induced acute kidney injury. Abstract Despite its high morbidity and mortality,...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:42
Latest Results for Journal of the History of Biology , Chance, Variation and Shared Ancestry: Population Genetics After the SynthesisAbstract Chance has been a focus of attention ever since the beginning of population genetics, but neutrality has not, as natural selection once appeared to be the only worthwhile issue. Neutral change became a major source of interest during the neutralist–selectionist debate, 1970–1980. It retained interest beyond this period for two reasons that contributed to its...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:41
The New England Journal of Medicine: Primary Care\Hospitalist\Clinical Practice , Posterior-Wall Myocardial InfarctionFigure 1.The New England Journal of Medicine: Search Results in Primary Care\Hospitalist\Clinical PracticeThu Oct 24, 2019 03:00Calcinosis in Systemic SclerosisFigure 1.The New England Journal of Medicine: Search Results in Primary Care\Hospitalist\Clinical PracticeThu Oct 24, 2019 03:00Case 33-2019: A 35-Year-Old Woman with Cardiopulmonary Arrest during Cesarean SectionPresentation...
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JoVE: Journal of Visualized Experiments , 3D Imaging of Soft-Tissue Samples using an X-ray Specific Staining Method and Nanoscopic Computed TomographyA protocol for 3D visualization of microscopic tissue structures by using an X-ray specific staining method designed for X-ray computed tomography is presented.JoVE: Journal of Visualized ExperimentsThu Oct 24, 2019 22:00How to Obtain Reliable Visual Event-related Potentials in NewbornsSeveral important points for obtaining high-quality reliable visual...
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Human Pathology Keratin 17 is a negative prognostic biomarker in high-grade endometrial carcinomasPublication date: Available online 23 October 2019Source: Human PathologyAuthor(s): Ji Dong K. Bai, Sruthi Babu, Lucia Roa-Peña, Wei Hou, Ali Akalin, Luisa F. Escobar-Hoyos, Kenneth R. ShroyerSummaryKeratin 17 (K17) has been established as a negative prognostic biomarker in cervical and ovarian cancers but has not previously been evaluated as a prognostic biomarker in endometrial adenocarcinoma. The...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:38
The Journal of Antibiotics - Identification of actinomycin D as a specific inhibitor of the alternative pathway of peptidoglycan biosynthesisThe Journal of Antibiotics - Issue - nature.com science feeds03:00New azaphilones from <i>Penicillium variabile</i>, a fungal endophyte from roots of <i>Aconitum vilmorinianum</i>The Journal of Antibiotics - Issue - nature.com science feedsMon Oct 21, 2019 03:00Mark above section as read Latest Results for Biological Trace Element ResearchHuman...
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Clinical Oral Implants Research Abutment screw withdrawal after conical abutment settlement: a pilot studyAbstract Objective This study investigated the effects of abutment screw withdrawal after conical abutment settlement on the stability of the implant–abutment connection. Material and methods Twenty implants of a conical connection system were used. Two two‐piece abutment designs were used: cone only (n = 10; NI) and cone plus octagonal index design (n = 10; I); for each design, five samples...
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:35
pubmed: sleep apnea Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11...
pubmed: sleep apnea Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11 U.S. Conflicts.Related ArticlesAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11 U.S. Conflicts. Mil Med. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Sagiraju HKR, Živković S, VanCott AC, Patwa H, Gimeno Ruiz de Porras D, Amuan ME, Pugh MJV Abstract INTRODUCTION: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a recognized military service-connected condition. Prior prevalence studies of ALS among U.S....
Fri Oct 25, 2019 08:33
Oncology Interval breast cancer is associated with other types of tumors.Related ArticlesInterval breast cancer is associated with other types of tumors. Nat Commun. 2019 Oct 22;10(1):4648 Authors: Grassmann F, He W, Eriksson M, Gabrielson M, Hall P, Czene K Abstract Breast cancer (BC) patients diagnosed between two screenings (interval cancers) are more likely than screen-detected patients to carry rare deleterious mutations in cancer genes potentially leading to increased risk for other non-breast...
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