Effects of biotic and abiotic factors on the temporal dynamic of bat-fruit interactions

Publication date: August 2017
Source:Acta Oecologica, Volume 83
Author(s): Rafael de Souza Laurindo, Renato Gregorin, Davi Castro Tavares
Mutualistic interactions between animals and plants vary over time and space based on the abundance of fruits or animals and seasonality. Little is known about this temporal dynamic and the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the structure of interaction networks. We evaluated changes in the structure of network interactions between bats and fruits in relation to variations in rainfall. Our results suggest that fruit abundance is the main variable responsible for temporal changes in network attributes, such as network size, connectance, and number of interactions. In the same way, temperature positively affected the abundance of fruits and bats. An increase in temperature and alterations in rainfall patterns, due to human induced climate change, can cause changes in phenological patterns and fruit production, with negative consequences to biodiversity maintenance, ecological interactions, and ecosystem functioning.



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Evaluating the performance and intellectual structure of construction and demolition waste research during 2000–2016

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Construction and demolition (C&D) waste diminishes scarce land resources and endangers human health and the surrounding environment. Quantitative and visualized analysis was conducted to evaluate worldwide scientific research output on C&D waste from 2000 to 2016. The related information of 857 publications was collected from SCI-Expanded database and statistically analyzed. The number of documents about C&D waste presented a general growth during the last 17 years. Construction and Building Materials publication ranked first in the most productive journals. China and Spain acted as dominated roles comparing to other countries, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University was the institution with the largest amount of C&D waste research. Recycled aggregates, sustainable C&D waste management, and the rewarding program and commerce system were the hottest topics during 2000–2016 and in the near future according to the intellectual structure analysis.

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Occurrence, distribution, and risk assessment of antibiotics in the Songhua River in China

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The occurrence, distribution, and risk assessment of antibiotics in freshwater systems are receiving global attention, because of their impact on the environment and human health. However, few studies have focused on this topic in Northeast China and its Songhua River, the third-largest river in China. This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of 12 antibiotics, including three cephalosporins (cefazolin, cefmetazole, cefotaxime), three macrolides (azithromycin, clarithromycin, roxithromycin), three fluoroquinolones (ofloxacin, norfloxacin, flumequine), and three sulfonamides (sulfadiazine, sulfapyridine, sulfamethoxazole) in the mainstream and tributaries of the Songhua River. A total of 152 surface water samples were collected in January, May, July, and October 2016. These samples were analyzed using solid-phase extraction (SPE) and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). The results indicated the wide use of all 12 antibiotics in the mainstream of the Songhua River. Sulfamethoxazole and cefazolin were the dominant antibiotics, with maximum concentrations of 73.1 and 65.4 ng L⁻¹, respectively. Other antibiotics were present at mean concentrations below 15 ng L⁻¹, except cefmetazole, present at a mean concentration of 35.6 ng L⁻¹. The spatial distribution of antibiotics showed that unbalanced regional development may lead to the distribution pattern of the antibiotics in the tributaries and the mainstream. Thus study also assessed the seasonal variation of antibiotics in urban surface water; cephalosporin, sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and macrolide concentrations were significantly higher during the icebound season than during non-icebound season. This may be due to the low temperature and water flow of the river in winter. Risk assessment showed that azithromycin, clarithromycin, roxithromycin, flumequine, and sulfamethoxazole posed a low or median risk to the aquatic organisms in the mainstream. The potential risks created by antibiotics to the aquatic environment should not be neglected in the Songhua River. The potential risks created by antibiotics to the aquatic environment should not be neglected in the Songhua River.

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Phytoremediation of cadmium-polluted soil by Chlorophytum laxum combined with chitosan-immobilized cadmium-resistant bacteria

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This study examined the performance of the chitosan-immobilized cadmium-resistant bacteria Arthrobacter sp. and Micrococcus sp. on cadmium phytoremediation by Chlorophytum laxum in cadmium-polluted soil. These immobilized cadmium-resistant bacteria can survive in cadmium-contaminated soil and significantly increased soil cadmium solubility, but the ability of chitosan-immobilized cells to increase cadmium solubility was lower than that of free cells. A pot experiment demonstrated that chitosan-immobilized Micrococcus sp. promoted the growth of C. laxum planted in cadmium-contaminated soil. A significant increase in the cadmium concentration in the roots and aboveground parts of C. laxum was found in plants inoculated with free and chitosan-immobilized cells of these bacteria. The performance of Arthrobacter sp. free cells to augment cadmium accumulation in C. laxum was a little bit better than that of chitosan-immobilized Arthrobacter sp., except at 9 weeks after planting. The phytoextraction coefficient, bioaccumulation factor, and translocation factor of C. laxum inoculated with free and chitosan-immobilized cells of cadmium-resistant bacteria were higher than those of the uninoculated control and increased with time. Our findings suggest that chitosan-immobilized cells can be exploited to enhance the efficiency of cadmium phytoremediation by C. laxum.

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Effects of low doses of glyphosate on DNA damage, cell proliferation and oxidative stress in the HepG2 cell line

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We studied the toxic effects of glyphosate in vitro on HepG2 cells exposed for 4 and 24 h to low glyphosate concentrations likely to be encountered in occupational and residential exposures [the acceptable daily intake (ADI; 0.5 μg/mL), residential exposure level (REL; 2.91 μg/mL) and occupational exposure level (OEL; 3.5 μg/mL)]. The assessments were performed using biomarkers of oxidative stress, CCK-8 colorimetric assay for cell proliferation, alkaline comet assay and cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) cytome assay. The results obtained indicated effects on cell proliferation, both at 4 and 24 h. The levels of primary DNA damage after 4-h exposure were lower in treated vs. control samples, but were not significantly changed after 24 h. Using the CBMN assay, we found a significantly higher number of MN and nuclear buds at ADI and REL after 4 h and a lower number of MN after 24 h. The obtained results revealed significant oxidative damage. Four-hour exposure resulted in significant decrease at ADI [lipid peroxidation and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px)] and OEL [lipid peroxidation and level of total antioxidant capacity (TAC)], and 24-h exposure in significant decrease at OEL (TAC and GSH-Px). No significant effects were observed for the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and glutathione (GSH) for both treatment, and for 24 h for lipid peroxidation. Taken together, the elevated levels of cytogenetic damage found by the CBMN assay and the mechanisms of primary DNA damage should be further clarified, considering that the comet assay results indicate possible cross-linking or DNA adduct formation.

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Obstructive sleep apnea in postmenopausal women: a comparative study using drug induced sleep endoscopy

 

Abstract Introduction: The key to successful treatment of OSAS is to individually tailor such treatment. Thus, it is very important to determine the severity of OSAS, its pattern, and the extent of collapse, by gender, age, and BMI. Objective: The objective of the study was to understand the characteristics...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Comparison of microRNA profiles between benign and malignant salivary gland tumors in tissue, blood and saliva samples: a prospective, case-control study

 

Abstract Introduction: Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) are rare head and neck malignancies consisting of a spectrum of tumors with different biological behaviors. Objective: In this study we aimed to find out differential expression of microRNA profiles between benign and malignant SGTs. Methods: We investigated...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

The role of facial canal diameter in the pathogenesis and grade of Bell's palsy: a study by high resolution computed tomography

 

Abstract Introduction: The exact etiology of Bell's palsy still remains obscure. The only authenticated finding is inflammation and edema of the facial nerve leading to entrapment inside the facial canal. Objective: To identify if there is any relationship between the grade of Bell's palsy and diameter...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Airway reconstruction: review of an approach to the advanced-stage laryngotracheal stenosis

 

Abstract Introduction: The management of laryngotracheal stenosis is complex and is influenced by multiple factors that can affect the ultimate outcome. Advanced lesions represent a special challenge to the treating surgeon to find the best remedying technique. Objective: To review the efficacy of our...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery

 

Abstract Introduction: The proximity of the paranasal sinuses to the orbit and its contents allows the occurence of injuries in both primary or revision surgery. The majority of orbital complications are minor. The major complications are seen in 0.01-2.25% and some of them can be serious, leading to...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

LS CE-Chirp® vs. Click in the neuroaudiological diagnosis by ABR

 

Abstract Introduction: The chirp stimulus was developed seeking to counterbalance the delay of the sound wave on its journey through the cochlea, allowing the hair cells to depolarize at the same time. The result is a simultaneous stimulation providing better neural synchrony and, consequently, the recording...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Ethics is the best professional policy

 

Abstract Introduction: The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still a controversial issue in literature. Objective: A systematic review of the association between these two diseases in adult patients. Methods: Systematic review in PubMed and...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Combined ocular and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential in individuals with vestibular hyporeflexia and in patients with Ménière's disease,

 

Abstract Introduction: The vestibular evoked myogenic potential is a potential of mean latency that measures the muscle response to auditory stimulation. This potential can be generated from the contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and also from the contraction of extraocular muscles in response...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Deep neck abscesses: study of 101 cases

 

Abstract Introduction: Although the incidence of Deep Cervical Abscess (DCA) has decreased mainly for the availability of antibiotics, this infection still occurs with considerable frequency and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aimed to present our clinical-surgical...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Relation between chronic rhinosinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux in adults: systematic review

 

Abstract Introduction: The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still a controversial issue in literature. Objective: A systematic review of the association between these two diseases in adult patients. Methods: Systematic review in PubMed and...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Postoperative otorhinolaryngologic complications in transnasal endoscopic surgery to access the skull base

 

Abstract Introduction: The large increase in the number of transnasal endoscopic skull base surgeries is a consequence of greater knowledge of the anatomic region, the development of specific materials and instruments, and especially the use of the nasoseptal flap as a barrier between the sinus tract...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

Vertebral artery dissection: an important differential diagnosis of vertigo

 

Abstract Introduction: The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still a controversial issue in literature. Objective: A systematic review of the association between these two diseases in adult patients. Methods: Systematic review in PubMed and...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos,Crete 72100,Greece,tel :00302841026

First branchial cleft fistula: a difficult challenge

 

Abstract Introduction: The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still a controversial issue in literature. Objective: A systematic review of the association between these two diseases in adult patients. Methods: Systematic review in PubMed and...

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OtorhinolaryngologySfakianakis

Lower limb kinematics during the swing phase in patients with knee osteoarthritis measured using an inertial sensor

 

Publication date: September 2017Source:Gait & Posture, Volume 57 Author(s): Kenji Tanimoto, Makoto Takahashi, Kazuki Tokuda, Tomonori Sawada, Masaya Anan, Koichi Shinkoda BackgroundDuring gait, the swing limb requires flexible control to adapt to ever changing environmental circumstances. However,...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis

Efficacy of a standardized extract of Matricariae chamomilla L., Melissa officinalis L. and tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA122) in infantile colic: An open randomized controlled trial

 

Abstract Background Infant colic (IC) is a prevalent physiological event of infants, which can disrupt the child's home environment. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a mixture of Matricariae chamomilla L., Melissa officinalis L. and tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA122) compared...

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Scholar : The American Journal of Bioethics, Volume 17, Issue 7, July 2017 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online

 

The online platform for Taylor & Francis Online content The American Journal of Bioethics, Volume 17, Issue 7, July 2017 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online. This new issue contains the following articles: Guest Editorial Modernizing...

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Medicine by Sfakianakis Alexandros

Seeing the soil through the net: an eye-opener on the soil map of the Flemish region (Belgium)

 

A systematic soil survey of Belgium was conducted from 1948 to 1991. Field surveys were done at the detailed scale of 1:5000 with the final maps published at a 1:20,000 scale. The legend of these detailed soil maps (scale 1:20,000) has been converted to the 3rd edition of the international soil classification...

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Medicine by Sfakianakis Alexandros

Identification of candidate oncogenes and chromosomal breakpoint sequencing by targeted locus amplification in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

 

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Medicine by Sfakianakis Alexandros

Comparison between FLT3-ITD measurements based on RNA and DNA of childhood myeloid leukemia samples

 

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Medicine by Sfakianakis Alexandros

The long non-coding RNA H19 is regulated by LIN28B

 

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Medicine by Sfakianakis Alexandros

Morphology and spatial patterns of Macrotermes mounds in the SE Katanga, D.R. Congo

 

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Medicine by Sfakianakis Alexandros

Delineating the roles of lysine 27 methylation-associated epigenetic modulators in T cell leukemia

 

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Ιατρικά Άρθρα Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης

Sporotrichosis: Update on Diagnostic Techniques

 

Abstract Purpose of Review Sporotrichosis, the disease caused by Sporothrix spp, ranges from subcutaneous infections to the severe disseminated or invasive diseases. The taxonomy of Sporothrix has been revised. The subcutaneous disease is suspected easily, but the extra-cutaneous disease is diagnosed...

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Medicine Sfakianakis G. Alexandros

Toll like Receptor 2 engagement on CD4+ T cells promotes TH9 differentiation and function

 

We have recently demonstrated that mycobacterial ligands engage Toll like receptor 2 (TLR2) on CD4+ T cells and up-regulate T-cell receptor (TCR) triggered Th1 responses in vitro and in vivo. To better understand the role of T-cell expressed TLR2 on CD4+ T-cell differentiation and function, we conducted...

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Medicine Sfakianakis G. Alexandros

Extracellular vesicles mediate intercellular communication: Transfer of functionally active microRNAs by microvesicles into phagocytes

 

Cell activation and apoptosis lead to the formation of extracellular vesicles (EVs) such as exosomes or microvesicles (MVs). EVs have been shown to modulate immune responses; recently, MVs were described to carry microRNA (miRNA) and a role for MVs in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases has been...

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OtorhinolaryngologySfakianakis

Preparation and characterization of bioadhesive system containing hypericin for local photodynamic therapy

 

Publication date: Available online 29 June 2017Source:Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy Author(s): Fernanda Belincanta Borghi-Pangoni, Mariana Volpato Junqueira, Sabrina Barbosa de Souza Ferreira, Larissa Lachi Silva, Bruno Ribeiro Rabello, Lidiane Vizioli de Castro, Mauro Luciano Baesso, Andréa...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Dickkopf-4 is frequently overexpressed in epithelial ovarian carcinoma and promotes tumor invasion

 

Abstract Background Dickkopf-4 (DKK4), a member of DKK family, appears to be a divergent protein. It remained multi-biological functions in carcinogenesis. The effect of DKK4 on the ovarian cancer cells remains unclear. This study...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Optimizing the treatment of bevacizumab as first-line therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer: an updated meta-analysis of published randomized trials

 

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Clinical importance of serum HE4 and MMP2 levels in endometrial cancer patients

 

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Phase I dose-escalation study of long-acting pasireotide in patients with neuroendocrine tumors

 

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Patients harboring ALK rearrangement adenocarcinoma after acquired resistance to crizotinib and transformation to small-cell lung cancer: a case report

 

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

RE: "RISK PREDICTION FOR EPITHELIAL OVARIAN CANCER IN 11 UNITED STATES–BASED CASE-CONTROL STUDIES: INCORPORATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC RISK FACTORS AND 17 CONFIRMED GENETIC LOCI"

 

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Protecting Confidentiality in Cancer Registry Data With Geographic Identifiers

 

AbstractThe National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program releases research files of cancer registry data. These files include geographic information at the county level, but no finer. Access to finer geography, such as census tract identifiers, would enable richer analyses—for...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

RE: "ASSOCIATIONS OF ACCELEROMETRY-ASSESSED AND SELF-REPORTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR WITH ALL-CAUSE AND CARDIOVASCULAR MORTALITY AMONG US ADULTS"

 

In the article "Associations of Accelerometry-Assessed and Self-Reported Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior With All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality Among US Adults" by Evenson et al. (1), the units of measure for screen time were incorrectly listed as hours/week and MET-hours/week in Tables...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Skin Pigmentation and Risk of Hearing Loss in Women

 

AbstractBlack individuals have a lower risk of hearing loss than do whites, possibly because of differences in cochlear melanocytes. Previous studies have suggested that darker-skinned individuals tend to have more inner ear melanin, and cochlear melanocytes are important in generating the endocochlear...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

RE: "MULTI-SITE CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS/CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (MCAM): DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROSPECTIVE/RETROSPECTIVE ROLLING COHORT STUDY"

 

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Association Between Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 1 and Trajectories of Functional Status The Northern Manhattan Study

 

AbstractWe hypothesized that tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFR1) levels are associated with long-term trajectories of functional status independently of vascular risk factors and the occurrence of stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) during follow-up. In the Northern Manhattan Study, stroke-free...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Cigarette Smoking and Risk of Incident Rosacea in Women

 

AbstractThe relationship between smoking and rosacea is poorly understood. We aimed to conduct the first cohort study to determine the association between smoking and risk of incident rosacea. We included 95,809 women from Nurses' Health Study II (1991–2005). Information on smoking was collected biennially...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Modeling Seasonal and Spatiotemporal Variation: The Example of Respiratory Prescribing

 

AbstractMany measures of chronic diseases, including respiratory disease, exhibit seasonal variation together with residual correlation between consecutive time periods and neighboring areas. We demonstrate a strategy for modeling data that exhibit both seasonal trend and spatiotemporal correlation,...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Time-Dependent Associations Between Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Current Asthma in Women: A Marginal Structural Modeling Analysis

 

AbstractThe role of obesity in adult asthma is well-known and has been partly attributed to a confounding role of physical inactivity. However, the interrelationships between obesity, physical activity, and asthma have been incompletely addressed, probably because their time-dependent and bidirectional...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

Original Findings and Updated Meta-Analysis for the Association Between Maternal Diabetes and Risk for Congenital Heart Disease Phenotypes

 

AbstractMaternal diabetes is associated with congenital heart defects (CHDs) as a group, but few studies have assessed risk for specific CHD phenotypes. We analyzed these relationships using data from the Texas Birth Defects Registry and statewide vital records for deliveries taking place in 1999–2009...

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Cancer by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros

RE: "RESPONSE AND FOLLOW-UP BIAS IN COHORT STUDIES"

 

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Neuropsychiatry phenotype in asthma: Psychological stress-induced alterations of the neuroendocrine-immune system in allergic airway inflammation

 

Publication date: Available online 29 June 2017Source:Allergology International Author(s): Isao OhnoSince the recognition of asthma as a syndrome with complex pathophysiological signs and symptoms, recent research has sought to classify asthma phenotypes based on its clinical and molecular pathological...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

CME Activities Calendar

 

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News & Notes

 

Are you seeking additional training in the causes and mechanisms of atopic and contact dermatitis? Need to enhance your overall hands-on skills to accurately apply patch tests and interpret the results? Mark your calendar for the new, live course "Eczema and Contact Dermatitis in the Allergy/Immunology...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Brief Overview of This Month's JACI

 

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News Beyond Our Pages

 

Infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during infancy has been linked to increased risk for later onset of asthma. Additionally, prophylactic use within the first year of life of palivizumab, an mAb directed against the RSV fusion glycoprotein, protects against chronic wheezing through the...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

An exposome perspective: Early-life events and immune development in a changing world

 

Advances in metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and systems biology are providing a new emphasis in research; interdisciplinary work suggests that personalized medicine is on the horizon. These advances are illuminating sophisticated interactions between human-associated microbes and the immune system....

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

The environment, epigenome, and asthma

 

Asthma prevalence has been on the increase, especially in North America compared with other continents. However, the prevalence of asthma differs worldwide, and in many countries the prevalence is stable or decreasing. This highlights the influence of environmental exposures, such as allergens, air pollution,...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Environmental determinants of allergy and asthma in early life

 

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The Editors' Choice

 

Perturbations or "dysbiosis" of the bronchial microbiota have been implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma. However, it remains unclear whether reported differences are reflective of atopy, a common comorbidity of asthma. In a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute AsthmaNet study of well-characterized...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: An update on style and substance

 

Our stewardship of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) is now in its sophomore year.1 In this short time, we have had the privilege of working with our authors and readers and have endeavored to respond to your concerns and suggestions. We have instituted several changes in our quest...

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Information for Readers

 

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OtoRhinoLaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Correction

 

With regard to the article in the July 2016 issue entitled "Diminution of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling inhibits vascular permeability and anaphylaxis" (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2016;138:187-99), it has been brought to the Editors' attention that Fig 1 was incorrect as printed....

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Table of Contents

 

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Editorial Board

 

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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00306932607174

Cells, Vol. 6, Pages 17: Standard Immunohistochemical Assays to Assess Autophagy in Mammalian Tissue

 

Autophagy is a highly conserved lysosomal degradation pathway with major impact on diverse human pathologies. Despite the development of different methodologies to detect autophagy both in vitro and in vivo, monitoring autophagy in tissue via immunohistochemical techniques is hampered due to the lack...

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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00306932607174

Increase in Hospital Discharges for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases in Chile Between 2001 and 2012

 

Abstract Aim To determine the number of annual hospital discharges for inflammatory bowel diseases in Chile. The hypothesis is that there is a significant increase in the hospital discharges due to this disease from 2001 to 2012. Materials and Methods This is a descriptive study. Data were obtained...

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Head and Neck Diseases by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis

Evolution of Spitz Nevi

 

Abstract Background/Objectives Spitz nevi are melanocytic lesions with clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic presentations that may resemble those of melanoma. The evolution of Spitz nevi is a well-known feature. The objectives of this study were to investigate the clinical and dermoscopic...

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Medicine by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolao

Photo-Induced Bending Behavior of Post-Crosslinked Liquid Crystalline Polymer/Polyurethane Blend Films

 

Photoresponsive blend films with post-crosslinked liquid crystalline polymer (CLCP) as a...

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Emergency Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

Prehospital parameters can help to predict coagulopathy and massive transfusion in trauma patients

 

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Emergency Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

US Senate health bill would decimate long-term care coverage

 

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Emergency Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

Reconstruction of AAOS type III and IV acetabular defects with the Ganz reinforcement ring: High failure in pelvic discontinuity

 

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Emergency Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

Cancer researchers may overestimate reliability of mouse studies

 

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Emergency Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

Concussion assessment recommendations not followed during last World Cup, research finds

 

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Smoking is a risk factor for proliferative vitreoretinopathy after traumatic retinal detachment

 

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Markedly increased incidence of critical illness in adults with Type 1 diabetes

 

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US FDA outlines plan to speed rare disease drug reviews

 

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Patient-proxy agreement on the health-related quality of life one year after traumatic brain injury

 

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Intraoperative cholangiography during cholecystectomy among hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries with non-neoplastic biliary disease

 

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Impact of a cardiac intensivist on mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock

 

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Effect of bariatric surgery on emergency department visits and hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation

 

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Risk factors for early return visits to the emergency department in patients with urinary tract infection

 

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Salvage of failed ankle arthrodesis after posttraumatic septic arthritis by Ilizarov external fixator: Mid-term results

 

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Pain intensity, interference, and medication use after spinal cord injury: relationship with risk of mortality after controlling for socioeconomic and other health factors

 

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