Στην βιολογία, το περιβάλλον μπορεί να καθοριστεί σαν ενα σύνολο κλιματικών, βιοτικών, κοινωνικών και εδαφικών παραγόντων που δρουν σε έναν οργανισμό και καθορίζουν την ανάπτυξη και την επιβίωση του. Έτσι, περιλαμβάνει οτιδήποτε μπορεί να επηρεάσει άμεσα τον μεταβολισμό ή τη συμπεριφορά των ζωντανών οργανισμών ή ειδών, όπως το φως, ο αέρας, το νερό, το έδαφος και άλλοι παράγοντες. Δείτε επίσης το άρθρο για το φυσικό περιβάλλον και τη φυσική επιλογή.
Στην αρχιτεκτονική, την εργονομία και την ασφάλεια στην εργασία, περιβάλλον είναι το σύνολο των χαρακτηριστικών ενός δωματίου ή κτιρίου που επηρεάζουν την ποιότητα ζωής και την αποδοτικότητα, περιλαμβανομένων των διαστάσεων και της διαρρύθμισης των χώρων διαβίωσης και της επίπλωσης, του φωτισμού, του αερισμού, της θερμοκρασίας, του θορύβου κλπ. Επίσης μπορεί να αναφέρεται στο σύνολο των δομικών κατασκευών. Δείτε επίσης το άρθρο για το δομημένο περιβάλλον.
Στην ψυχολογία, περιβαλλοντισμός είναι η θεωρία ότι το περιβάλλον (με τη γενική και κοινωνική έννοια) παίζει μεγαλύτερο ρόλο από την κληρονομικότητα καθορίζοντας την ανάπτυξη ενός ατόμου. Συγκεκριμένα, το περιβάλλον είναι ένας σημαντικός παράγοντας πολλών ψυχολογικών θεωριών.
Στην τέχνη, το περιβάλλον αποτελεί κινητήριο μοχλό και μούσα εμπνέοντας τους ζωγράφους ή τους ποιητές. Σε όλες τις μορφές της Τέχνης αποτελεί έμπνευση και οι Καλές Τέχνες φανερώνουν την επιρροή οπού άσκησε σε όλους τους καλλιτέχνες με όποιο είδος Τέχνης κι αν ασχολούνται. Ο άνθρωπος μέσα στο περιβάλλον δημιουργεί Μουσική, Ζωγραφική, Ποίηση, Γλυπτική, χορό, τραγούδι, θέατρο, αλλά και όλες οι μορφές τέχνης έχουν άμεση έμπνευση από το περιβάλλον.

Τρίτη 23 Ιουλίου 2019

Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,


Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Theme issue 'Nonlinear dynamics of delay systems'...
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society ATheme issue 'Nonlinear dynamics of delay systems' organised and edited by Andreas Otto, Wolfram Just and Günter RadonsVol. 377, No. 2153, (September 2019) The above issue is now available online at:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/toc/rsta/2019/377/2153?ai=aqlb&ui=cbwb&af=HClick the links below to view the abstract for each article, or click the link above to view all Just Released articles for this journal.INTRODUCTIONIntroduction: Nonlinear...
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Cannabis versus combination chemotherapy; n  = 1 trial in Hodgkin's lymphoma Implementation of day...
Cannabis versus combination chemotherapy; n  = 1 trial in Hodgkin's lymphomaImplementation of day of surgery admission for rectal cancer surgery in Ireland following a national centralisation programmeAbstractBackgroundCentralisation of rectal cancer surgery has altered the delivery of colorectal cancer care in Ireland. This has resulted in an increased demand for elective surgical beds in designated centres.AimThis study aimed to assess if day of surgery admission (DOSA), in conjunction with implementation...
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International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology Volume 9, Issue S3 2019 Report: Skull Base SurgeryPages:...
International Forum of Allergy & RhinologyVolume 9, Issue S32019 Report: Skull Base SurgeryPages: S125-S370July 2019Publication of this special issue is made possible by support from KARL STORZ Endoscopy‐America, Inc.Issue InformationIssue InformationPages: S125-S126 | First Published: 22 July 2019Original ArticlesInternational consensus statement on endoscopic skull‐base surgery: executive summaryEric W. Wang MD, Paul A. Gardner MD, Adam M. Zanation MDPages: S127-S144 | First Published: 08 April...
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Biologics in psoriasis: Indian experience Shrichand G Parasramani, Jisha Pillai Indian Journal of Drugs...
Biologics in psoriasis: Indian experienceShrichand G Parasramani, Jisha PillaiIndian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2019 5(1):1-5Janus Kinase Inhibitors in DermatologyAditya Kumar BubnaIndian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2019 5(1):6-13Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a new addition in the armamentarium of drugs in the treatment of autoimmune dermatoses. They have proven to be valuable in treating a variety of inflammatory dermatoses with lesser side effects compared to their biological counterparts....
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Anthropometric study of the frontal sinus on plain radiographs in Delta State University Teaching Hospital...
Anthropometric study of the frontal sinus on plain radiographs in Delta State University Teaching HospitalEnaohwo Taniyohwo Mamerhi, Okoro Oghenerieborue GodswillJournal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy 2018 17(2):49-52INTRODUCTION: The paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces located within the bones of the skull and face. The different anatomical dimensions of paranasal sinuses can be obtained from plain radiograph and computed tomography images. Determining the possible significant variation...
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Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity
Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in males: a challenging topicThe behavioral and affective profile of inpatient adolescent girls with restrictive anorexia nervosaAbstractBackgroundA better understanding of the individual difficulties reported by adolescents presenting with anorexia nervosa seems like an interesting avenue to refine our understanding of their psychological functioning.ObjectiveThis study aimed to: (1) describe the behavioral and affective profile of difficulties of...
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Ethical, Policy, and Practice Implications of Nurses' Experiences With Assisted Death: A Synthesis The...
Ethical, Policy, and Practice Implications of Nurses' Experiences With Assisted Death: A SynthesisThe conceptualization of assisted death as an act performed by physicians has resulted in a lack of attention to nurses' roles and experiences with the processes that surround an assisted death. In this article, we synthesize evidence from 6 articles focusing on the experiences of 55 nurses from Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with relevant ethical and policy implications derived from the literature....
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Effect of Gestational Age on Maternofetal Vascular Function Following Single Maternal Engineered Nanoparticle...
Effect of Gestational Age on Maternofetal Vascular Function Following Single Maternal Engineered Nanoparticle ExposureAbstractNormal pregnancy outcome is accomplished, in part, by rapid and expansive physiological adaptations to the systemic circulation, the extent of which is specific to gestational day (GD) and anatomical location. Pregnancy-related hemodynamic changes in uterine placental blood flow stimulate compensatory vascular signaling and remodeling that begins early and continues throughout...
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Evidence for efficacy of parent-based interventions on parental characteristics Home-based parent training...
Evidence for efficacy of parent-based interventions on parental characteristicsHome-based parent training for school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and behavior problems with remaining impairing disruptive behaviors after routine treatment: a randomized controlled trialAbstractThe objective is to investigate the effectiveness of home-based behavioral parent training for school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and behavior problems with...
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Discrimination between arterial and venous bowel ischemia by computer-assisted analysis of the fluorescent...
Discrimination between arterial and venous bowel ischemia by computer-assisted analysis of the fluorescent signalIn the original version, Ines Gockel was omitted as a coauthor. The complete author listing is corrected here.Correction to: Safety of orogastric tubes in foregut and bariatric surgeryThe article "Safety of orogastric tubes in foregut and bariatric surgery," written by Kulvir Nandra and Richard Ing, was originally published Online First without Open Access. After publication in volume...
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis differentially alters circulating and mucosal immune cell activation in HSV-2...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis differentially alters circulating and mucosal immune cell activation in HSV-2 seropositive womenObjective: Oral tenofovir-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an important tool for prevention of new HIV infections, which also reduces subclinical HSV-2 shedding and symptomatic lesions in HIV-negative, HSV-2-seropositive individuals. However, the impact of PrEP on mucosal immunity has not been examined in detail. Design: Here we evaluate paired genital tissue and systemic...
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Comment on "Glabella impending skin necrosis: a case report" Correction to: Current trends in operative...
Comment on "Glabella impending skin necrosis: a case report"Correction to: Current trends in operative treatment of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a survey of European hand surgeonsThe entries in Tables 1, 2 and 3 were captured as N = 433,439 instead of N = 439.Breast augmentation with Aquafilling: complications and radiologic features of two casesAbstractBreast augmentation with various injectable materials has been performed for decades. Aquafilling was developed in 2005 as soft tissue filler...
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Correction to: Piezo proteins: incidence and abundance in the enteric nervous system. Is there a link...
Correction to: Piezo proteins: incidence and abundance in the enteric nervous system. Is there a link with mechanosensitivity?The Authors regret forgetting in the original version of this article to mention that this work was also supported by the US National Institute of Health (NIH) (1OT2OD024899-01).Correction to: "Comparative repair capacity of knee osteochondral defects using regenerated silk fiber scaffolds and fibrin glue with/without autologous chondrocyes during 36 weeks in rabbit modelThe...
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Clinical, Radiographic, and Ultrasound Findings between Simple and Complicated Baker's Cysts Purpose...
Clinical, Radiographic, and Ultrasound Findings between Simple and Complicated Baker's CystsPurpose To compare the clinical, radiographic, and ultrasound findings between simple and complicated Baker's cysts (BCs). Methods Forty-seven knees with BCs in 45 patients with knee pain were identified from a chart review. BCs were classified as simple or complicated according to ultrasound findings. Clinical data, including duration of knee pain, visual analogue scale score, Kellgren-Lawrence grade, ultrasound...
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Cypermethrin triggers apoptosis, depletes granulosa cells, and induces endometrium thinning in female...
Cypermethrin triggers apoptosis, depletes granulosa cells, and induces endometrium thinning in female ratsNovita Eka Kusuma Wardani, Respatiningrum Respatiningrum, Anis Nur Laili, Dwi Yuni Nur Hidayati, Setyawati Soeharto, Hidayat SujutiAsian Pacific Journal of Reproduction 2019 8(4):141-147Objective: To analyze the effects of subchronic Cypermethrin on the ovary and endometrium as well as the involvement of apoptosis in the toxicity of cypermethrin. Methods: A total of 32 female Wistar rats were...
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About our paper "Intradural spinal cord arteriovenous shunts in the pediatric population: natural history,...
About our paper "Intradural spinal cord arteriovenous shunts in the pediatric population: natural history, endovascular management and follow-up"André Léri (1875–1930 AD) and his legacy to neuroscienceA singular association of migraine with brainstem aura and Alice in Wonderland syndromeAbstractBackgroundIn this work, we describe an association of brainstem headache with aura (BHA) and Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) in a 17-year-old male, suffering from crises of vertigo, weakness, dysarthria,...
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National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 – Good intent but unmet expectations Santosh G Honavar Indian...
National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 – Good intent but unmet expectationsSantosh G HonavarIndian Journal of Ophthalmology 2019 67(8):1259-1260Cutting corners, or simplifying technology to reach more patients; using the body as its own incubator for epithelial regenerationVirender S Sangwan, Nidhi Gupta, Aastha Singh, Sheila MacNeilIndian Journal of Ophthalmology 2019 67(8):1261-1263Unilateral enophthalmosGrace L Su, Sara E Lally, Carol L ShieldsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology 2019 67(8):1264-1264Simple...
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Correction to: Biochar efficiency in copper removal from Haplic soils The articles listed above were...
Correction to: Biochar efficiency in copper removal from Haplic soilsThe articles listed above were initially published with incorrect copyright information.Handling different types of environmental monitoring fraud in multiple waysAbstractEnvironmental monitoring fraud has become a serious issue all over the world, in both developed and developing countries. A very different and more pernicious type of fraud was exposed in China. This is the first time that government officials but not enterprise...
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Correction to: Debiasing versus knowledge retrieval checklists to reduce diagnostic error in ECG interpretation...
Correction to: Debiasing versus knowledge retrieval checklists to reduce diagnostic error in ECG interpretationDue to an unfortunate turn of events, Fig. 3 was omitted from the original publication.Coming and goingSociological analysis of the medical field: using Bourdieu to understand the processes preceding medical doctors' specialty choice and the influence of perceived status and other forms of symbolic capital on their choicesAbstractSeveral studies have demonstrated that medical students and...
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Correction to: Cognitive penetration and the cognition–perception interface On page 3653, there is...
Correction to: Cognitive penetration and the cognition–perception interfaceOn page 3653, there is a mistake in the explanation of the Cornsweet illusion. In fact, the explanation is that the panel perceived as darker is facing towards the light source—in the case of this figure the light is coming from the right.Vindicating methodological triangulationAbstractSocial scientists use many different methods, and there are often substantial disagreements about which method is appropriate for a given research...
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Cardiovascular Pharmacology
The NLRP3 inflammasome as pharmacological targetNLRP3 is a cytosolic receptor member of the nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain NOD-like receptor (NLR) family that surveys the intracellular environment for the presence of infection, pathogens, and metabolic alarms. While the surveillance activity of NLRP3 is required to protect the host from several pathogens, uncontrolled activity can be detrimental to the host. Pharmacological and genetic strategies limiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation...
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Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Use of a Versatile Buccinator Myomucosal Flap in the Palatal DefectHyalinizing Clear Cell Carcinoma of the MaxillaAbstractHyalinizing clear cell carcinoma (HCCC) is a rare low-grade salivary gland tumor with distinctive clear cell morphology, accounting for < 1% of all salivary gland tumors. In the majority of cases, the tumor originates typically from the minor salivary glands in the oral cavity. A total of 155 cases of HCCCs from head and neck region have been reported in the literature until...
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Operations Research
Biologically Inspired Parent Selection in Genetic AlgorithmsAbstractIn this paper we suggest a new rule for parent selection in genetic algorithms inspired by natural evolutionary processes. The new rule is simple to implement in any genetic or hybrid genetic algorithm. We also review some biological principles that inspire genetic algorithms and their extensions. The new rule is tested on the planar p-median problem, also termed the location–allocation problem or the multi-source Weber problem,...
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The role of gabapentinoids in acute and chronic pain after surgery Purpose of review Gabapentinoid use...
The role of gabapentinoids in acute and chronic pain after surgeryPurpose of review Gabapentinoid use has increased substantially in the past several years after initial promising data with regard to acute perioperative pain control. The purpose of this review is to critically appraise the evidence for the use of gabapentinoids for acute pain management and its impact on the development of chronic pain after surgery. Recent findings Recent meta-analyses have revealed that prior data likely have overestimated...
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/american-journal-of-otolaryngology, Commentary on bacterial cellulose...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/american-journal-of-otolaryngology,Commentary on bacterial cellulose graft versus fat graft in closure of tympanic membrane perforationZhengcai LouIn Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 July 2019Purchase PDFselect article The profound oral cavity cancer burden in the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: A global health opportunityResearch articleAbstract onlyThe profound oral cavity cancer burden in the United States Commonwealth...
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Insect sting allergy: new guidelines from the European and USA consensus groups: algorithms and recommendations...
Insect sting allergy: new guidelines from the European and USA consensus groups: algorithms and recommendationsPurpose of review Guidelines on insect sting allergy and venom immunotherapy (VIT) have been updated. This review describes the evolution of these guidelines and their similarities and differences. Recent findings The US and European guidelines show the evolution of guideline development in the grading of recommendations and the transparency of the evaluation of evidence. The US and European...
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 and phosphate homeostasis Purpose of review The current review highlights...
Fibroblast growth factor 23 and phosphate homeostasisPurpose of review The current review highlights recent advances in the area of renal tubular phosphate transport and its regulation by fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), a potent regulator of phosphate homeostasis. Recent findings Recent studies demonstrate that FGF23 binds to both membrane and soluble form of α-klotho to activate FGF receptor signaling pathways. Parathyroid hormone and FGF23 equivalently decrease sodium-dependent phosphate cotransport...
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Anomalous origins of the coronary arteries: current knowledge and future perspectives Purpose of review...
Anomalous origins of the coronary arteries: current knowledge and future perspectivesPurpose of review The purpose of this review is to survey the contemporary literature surrounding congenital anomalies of origin of the coronary arteries and to identify remaining gaps in knowledge. Recent findings In recent years, lineage tracing analyses and mechanistic studies in model organisms have enhanced our understanding of the normal embryologic development of the coronary arteries, and how disruption of...
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Maximizing the benefits of cholesterol-lowering drugs Purpose of review Drugs to lower LDL-C levels...
Maximizing the benefits of cholesterol-lowering drugsPurpose of review Drugs to lower LDL-C levels are very widely used. In this brief review, I will use selected recent studies to delineate several important principles that provide a rationale for how to maximize the benefits of using LDL-C lowering drugs to reduce cardiovascular disease. The focus will be on using statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies as recent studies have predominantly utilized these agents. Recent findings The...
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Ceftazidime, carbapenems, or piperacillin-tazobactam as single definitive therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream...
Ceftazidime, carbapenems, or piperacillin-tazobactam as single definitive therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infection - a multi-site retrospective study  Tanya Babich; Pontus Naucler; John Karlsson Valik ; Christian G Giske; Natividad Benito ...
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Middle fossa approach for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid fistula and encephaloceles Purpose of review...
Middle fossa approach for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid fistula and encephalocelesPurpose of review The aim of this article is to describe the middle fossa craniotomy (MFC) approach for the repair of cerebrospinal (CSF) fistula and encephaloceles. Recent findings The MFC approach has a greater than 93% success rate for managing CSF fistula and encephaloceles located along the tegmen tympani and tegmen mastoideum. Posterior fossa defects cannot be managed by an MFC approach. Multilayer repair with...
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Medical Test for Tax Reasons,Published on Jul 22, 2019US tax agency says 23andMe's genetic health test...
Medical Test for Tax Reasons,Published on Jul 22, 2019US tax agency says 23andMe's genetic health test can be claimed as a medical expense for tax purposes, the Wall Street Journal reports. Read more >Act Proposed to Combat InterferencePublished on Jul 22, 2019Two Democratic lawmakers argue at USA Today that independent science is under attack by the Trump Administration. Read more >Little More Regulation WantedPublished on Jul 22, 2019The Guardian reports that some UK physicians are calling...
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Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, FREE ACCESS to the TOP READ Papers of this year to date through...
Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals,FREE ACCESS to the TOP READ Papers of this year to date through August 5, 2019.Read Now:[ Open Access ]An IL-15 Superagonist, ALT-803, Enhances Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity Elicited by the Monoclonal Antibody NEO-201 Against Human Carcinoma CellsMassimo Fantini, Justin M. David, Hing C. Wong, Christina M. Annunziata, Philip M. Arlen, and Kwong Y. Tsang  Read NowCombined Detection of HER2, Ki67, and GSTP1 Genes on the Diagnosis and Prognosis...
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Massive Intramedullary Hemorrhage After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Patient with Vertebrovertebral.. · Save...
Massive Intramedullary Hemorrhage After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Patient with Vertebrovertebral.. · Save5 mins ago · Publication date: September 2019 Source: World Neurosurgery, Volume 129 Author(s): Tomoo Inoue, Toshiki Endo, Kenichi Sato, Ramazan Fesli, Yoshikazu Ogawa, Mik.. Read More →
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Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes: How Myth and Religion Shape Fantasy Culture. By Douglas E....
Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes: How Myth and Religion Shape Fantasy Culture. By Douglas E. Cowan  Chris Klassen
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Does programmed intermittent epidural bolus improve childbirth conditions of nulliparous women compared...
Does programmed intermittent epidural bolus improve childbirth conditions of nulliparous women compared with patient-controlled epidural analgesia?: A multicentre, prospective, controlled, randomised, triple-blind studyBACKGROUND Epidural analgesia may change the mechanics of childbirth. These changes are related to the concentration of the local anaesthetic used epidurally but probably also to its mode of delivery into the epidural space. OBJECTIVE To determine whether the administration of programmed...
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Updates in opioid and nonopioid treatment for chronic breathlessness Purpose of review Chronic breathlessness...
Updates in opioid and nonopioid treatment for chronic breathlessnessPurpose of review Chronic breathlessness is a troublesome symptom experienced by people with advanced malignant and nonmalignant disease. Disease-directed therapies are often insufficient in the management of chronic breathlessness. Therefore, pharmacological and nonpharmacological breathlessness-specific interventions should be considered for select patients. Recent findings There is some evidence to support the use of low-dose...
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"Jesus Saved an Ex-Con": Political Activism and Redemption after Incarceration, by EDWARD OROZCO FLORES  Jack...
"Jesus Saved an Ex-Con": Political Activism and Redemption after Incarceration, by EDWARD OROZCO FLORES  Jack Delehanty 
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The Use of a Venous Catheter as a Stent for Treatment of Acquired Punctal and Canalicular Stenosis Purpose:...
The Use of a Venous Catheter as a Stent for Treatment of Acquired Punctal and Canalicular StenosisPurpose: The aim of this study was to describe a simple technique to insert a venous catheter as a stent for the treatment of acquired punctal and canalicular stenosis. Methods: We performed this technique using a central venous catheter as a stent for the treatment of acquired punctal and canalicular stenosis. Results: The results show the easy availability of the material used for the intervention,...
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Role of integrin β1 as a biomarker of stemness in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Publication...
Role of integrin β1 as a biomarker of stemness in head and neck squamous cell carcinomaPublication date: September 2019Source: Oral Oncology, Volume 96Author(s): Jung Hwa Moon, Young Soo Rho, Sang Hyuk Lee, Bon Seok Koo, Hyun Joo Lee, Sung Im Do, Jae Hoon Cho, Young Gyu Eun, Min Woo Park, Hyang Ae Shin, Young Chang LimAbstractObjectivesSignaling between cancer stem cells (CSC) and their extracellular matrix has a crucial role in CSC progression and maintenance. However, mediators of this signaling...
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Measuring Dynamic CT Perfusion Based on Time-Resolved Quantitative DECT Iodine Maps: Comparison to Conventional...
Measuring Dynamic CT Perfusion Based on Time-Resolved Quantitative DECT Iodine Maps: Comparison to Conventional Perfusion at 80 kVp for Pancreatic CarcinomaObjectives Using dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) for quantifying iodine content after injection of contrast agent could provide a quantitative basis for dynamic computed tomography (CT) perfusion measurements by means of established mathematical models of contrast agent kinetics, thus improving results by combining the strength of both...
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Experimental Dermatology Accepted Articles Accepted, unedited articles published online and citable....
Experimental DermatologyAccepted ArticlesAccepted, unedited articles published online and citable. The final edited and typeset Version of Record will appear in the future.2‐deoxy D‐glucose treatment does not elicit a hair growth response in alopecia areataJohn P. Sundberg, Kathleen A. Silva, Victoria E. Kennedy, John J. Wilson, Nicholas E. Gott, Beth A. Sundberg, Derry C. RoopenianFirst Published: 19 July 2019In situ antioxidant activity of a dermo‐cosmetic product: a randomized‐controlled clinical...
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Medic Mindset Podcast: Thinking about headache , By The Medic Mindset Podcast When does a chief complaint...
Medic Mindset Podcast: Thinking about headache ,By The Medic Mindset PodcastWhen does a chief complaint of a headache mean something more sinister is occurring in your prehospital medicine patient?
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When a Video Laryngoscope Blade Isn't Enough,A video laryngoscope may not always work if a patient has...
When a Video Laryngoscope Blade Isn't Enough,A video laryngoscope may not always work if a patient has a cervical spine injury, limited mouth opening or upper airway obstruction. The versatile and portable C-MAC video stylet is your Plan B.Redefine your limits
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Aspirin enhances trophoblast invasion and represses soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 production: a...
Aspirin enhances trophoblast invasion and represses soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 production: a putative mechanism for preventing preeclampsiaObjective: Recent studies suggested that prophylactic aspirin prior to 16 weeks of gestation in high-risk patients may reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia; however, the exact mechanism of aspirin's effect on the pathophysiology of preeclampsia is not clear. This study was designed to investigate the effect of aspirin on trophoblast cell function...
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The role of school in the management of children with epilepsy Aminu Taura Abdullahi, Umar Abdullahi...
The role of school in the management of children with epilepsyAminu Taura Abdullahi, Umar Abdullahi Taura, Zubaida Ladan FaroukJournal of Health Research and Reviews 2019 6(2):37-41Worldwide, epilepsy affects about 0.7% of children of school age. It is associated with educational difficulties in addition to psychological, social, and other comorbidities. It is important for children with medical conditions such as epilepsy to receive education. The trend is to provide this at mainstream schools....
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Modified Minerva Cervical Thoracic Orthosis for Postoperative Management of Cricotracheal Resection,...
Modified Minerva Cervical Thoracic Orthosis for Postoperative Management of Cricotracheal Resection,Timothy N. Baerg, BS, Jennifer F. Ha, MBBS, Megan Christ, MSPO, Glenn E. Green, MDhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319859348 | First Published July 11, 2019AbstractHide PreviewThe worst complication of cricotracheal resection (CTR) is anastomotic dehiscence, and to limit it, postoperative management at Michigan Medicine included the use of a modified Minerva cervical-thoracic orthosis (MMCTO). To date,...
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Lymphangiomatous Polyp Arising From the Palatine Tonsil Hyun Jin Min, MD, PhD, Kyung Soo Kim, MD,...
Lymphangiomatous Polyp Arising From the Palatine TonsilHyun Jin Min, MD, PhD, Kyung Soo Kim, MD, PhDhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319863367 |
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Laryngeal Synovial Sarcoma: A Systematic Review of the Last 40 Years of Reported Cases Gregory Shein,...
Laryngeal Synovial Sarcoma: A Systematic Review of the Last 40 Years of Reported CasesGregory Shein, MBBS, Gurfateh Sandhu, MBBS, Alison Potter, MBBS (Hons), Christine Loo, MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, PhD, Ian Jacobson, MB BCh, FRACS, Antoinette Anazodo, MBBS, MSC, FRACPhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319850697 | First Published July 16, 2019AbstractHide PreviewPrimary laryngeal synovial sarcoma is an extremely rare tumor predominantly affecting young adults. There are currently no well-defined guidelines...
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Epithelial Squamous Metaplasia and Dysplasia in Inflammatory Nasal Polyps: An Observational Study...
Epithelial Squamous Metaplasia and Dysplasia in Inflammatory Nasal Polyps: An Observational StudyAleksandar Perić, MD, PhD, Marko Stoiljkov, MD, Danijela Đokić, MD, Biserka Vukomanović Đurđević, MD, PhDhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319862207 | First Published July 16, 2019AbstractHide PreviewNasal polyposis (NP) is characterized by polypoid outgrowths of chronically inflamed respiratory mucosa. The presence of squamous metaplasia and dysplasia on the mucosal surface of nasal polyps (NPs) represents...
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Long-term Effects of Conservative Management of Vestibular Schwannoma on Dizziness, Balance, and Caloric...
Long-term Effects of Conservative Management of Vestibular Schwannoma on Dizziness, Balance, and Caloric Function,Kathrin Skorpa Nilsen, MD, Morten Lund-Johansen, MD, PhD, Stein Helge Glad Nordahl, MD, PhD, Monica Finnkirk, BSc, Frederik Kragerud Goplen, MD, PhDhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0194599819860831 | First Published July 16, 2019AbstractHide PreviewObjectivesTo study the development of dizziness, caloric function, and postural sway during long-term observation of untreated vestibular schwannoma...
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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery View online OnlineFirst Alert Original ResearchLong-term Effects...
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery View onlineOnlineFirst AlertOriginal ResearchLong-term Effects of Conservative Management of Vestibular Schwannoma on Dizziness, Balance, and Caloric FunctionKathrin Skorpa Nilsen, Morten Lund-Johansen, Stein Helge Glad Nordahl, Monica Finnkirk, Frederik Kragerud GoplenOtolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryJul 16, 2019 | OnlineFirstOriginal ResearchDoes Surgical Volume and Complexity Affect Cost and Mortality in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery?Andrew J. Redmann,...
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Diagnosing the Onset of Menopause Nanette Santoro, MD1; Joshua Johnson, PhD1 Author Affiliations Article...
Diagnosing the Onset of MenopauseNanette Santoro, MD1; Joshua Johnson, PhD1Author Affiliations Article Information1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado, AuroraJAMA. Published online July 22, 2019. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.6250multimedia icon MultimediaClinical Review Audio(15:38)Diagnosing MenopauseA50-year-old woman with a fibroid uterus and heavy menses presents with 4 months of amenorrhea. She would like to know when she will become menopausal because she wishes to avoid...
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Ear, Nose & Throat Journal ,View online OnlineFirst Alert Research ArticleEpithelial Squamous...
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal ,View onlineOnlineFirst AlertResearch ArticleEpithelial Squamous Metaplasia and Dysplasia in Inflammatory Nasal Polyps: An Observational StudyAleksandar Perić, Marko Stoiljkov, Danijela Đokić, Biserka Vukomanović ĐurđevićEar, Nose & Throat JournalJul 16, 2019 | OnlineFirstOtherAcute Bilateral Peritonsillar AbscessesWilliam L. Valentino, David Lafferty, Alyssa TerkEar, Nose & Throat JournalJul 16, 2019 | OnlineFirstCase ReportLaryngeal Synovial Sarcoma: A Systematic...
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Antimotility Agents For The Treatment Of Acute Non-Infectious Diarrhea In Critically Ill Patients: A...
Antimotility Agents For The Treatment Of Acute Non-Infectious Diarrhea In Critically Ill Patients: A Practice Management Guideline From The Eastern Association For The Surgery Of TraumaBackground Acute non-infectious diarrhea is a common phenomenon in ICU patients. Multiple treatments are suggested but the most effective management is unknown. A working group of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine, and...
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Symbiosis
Distribution and relative abundance of three protist genera within the Zootermopsis nevadensis nuttingi hindgutAbstractThe termite Zootermopsis nevadensis nuttingi, which inhabits coastal forests of the western United States, plays an important ecological role in the breakdown and digestion of wood. Vital to this role are symbiotic protists residing in the termite's hindgut. Five protist genera of varying size and morphology make up this gut community, but very little is known about their spatial...
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Emergency Radiology
Correction to: Spectrum of diagnostic errors in cervical spine trauma imaging and their clinical significanceThe published version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. Author given and family name Alessandrino Francesco was incorrectly interchanged. The correct presentation is given above. The original article has been corrected.Core curriculum illustration: supination-external rotation trimalleolar fractureAbstractThis is the 37th installment of a series that will highlight one case...
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Therapeutics
Sexual Functioning in Hyperprolactinemic Patients Treated With Cabergoline or BromocriptineBackground: Elevated prolactin levels were found to be associated with impaired sexuality. Study Question: The aim of the study was to compare the impact of bromocriptine and cabergoline on sexual functioning in both genders. Study Design: The study enrolled 39 young women and 18 young men receiving bromocriptine treatment. In 19 women and 8 men, because of poor tolerance, bromocriptine was replaced with cabergoline,...
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Could the extreme conformality achieved with proton therapy in paranasal sinuses cancers accidentally...
Could the extreme conformality achieved with proton therapy in paranasal sinuses cancers accidentally results in a high rate of leptomeningeal progression?Ester Orlandi MD  Nicola A. Iacovelli MD  Anna Cavallo PhD  Carlo Resteghini MD  Lorenza Gandola MD  Lisa Licitra MD  Paolo Bossi MDFirst published: 17 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.25848
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Temporomandibular disorder in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: Clinical findings...
Temporomandibular disorder in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: Clinical findings and patient‐reported symptomsNina Pauli MD, PhD  Christina Mejersjö LDS, PhD  Bodil Fagerberg‐Mohlin DDS  Caterina Finizia MDFirst published: 16 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.25878Funding information: Cancerfonden; Göteborgs Läkaresällskap; Stiftelsen Assar Gabrielssons FondRead the full textePDFPDFTOOLS SHAREAbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate how common temporomandibular...
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Prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma with insufficient radical dose to the primary site in the intensity‐modulated...
Prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma with insufficient radical dose to the primary site in the intensity‐modulated radiotherapy eraTianzhu Lu MD  Xingyun Xie MD  Qiaojuan Guo MD  Shenghua Zhan MD  Cheng Lin MD  Shaojun Lin MD  Yu Zhang MD  Jingfeng Zong MD  Jianji Pan MDFirst published: 16 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.25865Tianzhu Lu and Xingyun Xie contributed equally to this study.Funding information: Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China, Grant/Award Number: 2018J01275...
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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force(Abstracted from JAMA 2019;321(6):588–601) Perinatal depression is a common condition that was estimated in 2012 to affect more than 180,000 new mothers (11.5%) annually in the United States and that can have serious impact on mother and infant well-being. Numerous interventions have been proposed to prevent perinatal depression, but there is no commonly agreed-on prevention...
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Recurrence factors in pediatric ameloblastoma: Clinical features and a new classification system Rong...
Recurrence factors in pediatric ameloblastoma: Clinical features and a new classification systemRong Yang DDS  Yu Tang BDS  Xu Zhang DDS  Zheqi Liu BDS  Sandhya Gokavarapu MDS  Chengzhong Lin DDS  Zhenhu Ren MD, PhD  Yongmei Zhou MD, PhD  Wei Cao MD, PhD  Tong Ji MD, PhDFirst published: 19 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.25867Rong Yang, Yu Tang, Xu Zhang contributed equally to this work.Funding information: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Grant/Award Numbers: 81671009, 81672745;...
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Head & Neck Early View Online Version of Record before inclusion in an issue Recurrence...
Head & NeckEarly ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issueRecurrence factors in pediatric ameloblastoma: Clinical features and a new classification systemRong Yang DDS, Yu Tang BDS, Xu Zhang DDS, Zheqi Liu BDS, Sandhya Gokavarapu MDS, Chengzhong Lin DDS, Zhenhu Ren MD, PhD, Yongmei Zhou MD, PhD, Wei Cao MD, PhD, Tong Ji MD, PhDVersion of Record online: 19 July 2019Could the extreme conformality achieved with proton therapy in paranasal sinuses cancers accidentally results in a...
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Genetics and Genomics
Production of non-mosaic genome edited porcine embryos by injection of CRISPR/Cas9 into germinal vesicle oocytesPublication date: Available online 20 July 2019Source: Journal of Genetics and GenomicsAuthor(s): Xiaohu Su, Wei Chen, Qingqing Cai, Puping Liang, Yaosheng Chen, Peiqing Cong, Junjiu HuangAbstract:Genetically modified pigs represent a great promise for generating models of human diseases and producing new breeds. Generation of genetically edited pigs using somatic cell nuclear transfer...
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Reversible tactile hypoesthesia associated with myofascial trigger points: a pilot study on prevalence...
Reversible tactile hypoesthesia associated with myofascial trigger points: a pilot study on prevalence and clinical implicationsIntroduction: Tactile hypoesthesia observed in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is sometimes reversible when pain is relieved by trigger point injections (TPIs). We aimed to investigate the prevalence of such reversible hypoesthesia during TPI therapy and topographical relations between areas of tactile hypoesthesia and myofascial trigger points (MTrP) in patients...
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Density of Macrophages Immunostained With Anti-Iba1 Antibody in the Vestibular Endorgans After Cochlear...
Density of Macrophages Immunostained With Anti-Iba1 Antibody in the Vestibular Endorgans After Cochlear Implantation in the HumanHypothesis: Cochlear implantation may result in an increase in the density of macrophages in vestibular endorgans in the human. Background: Vestibular symptoms are a common complication of cochlear implantation. In a previous study, we demonstrated histological evidence of a foreign-body response caused by silicon and platinum in the human cochlea following cochlear implantation....
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Hearing Preservation With the Use of Flex20 and Flex24 Electrodes in Patients With Partial Deafness...
Hearing Preservation With the Use of Flex20 and Flex24 Electrodes in Patients With Partial DeafnessObjective: To evaluate the impact of electrode length on hearing preservation (HP) in Partial Deafness Treatment–Electrical Complement (PDT-EC) subjects. Study Design: Retrospective case review. Setting: Tertiary referral center. Patients: Twenty-three PDT-EC patients (with preoperative air-conduction thresholds ≤30 dB up to 500 Hz) were divided into two groups: Flex20 electrode (Med-EL GmbH, Innsbruck,...
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Evaluation of the Effect of Diclofenac Sodium and 5-Fluourasil in a 3D Cholesteatoma Cell Culture Model...
Evaluation of the Effect of Diclofenac Sodium and 5-Fluourasil in a 3D Cholesteatoma Cell Culture ModelIntroduction: Middle ear cholesteatoma is a benign disease with invasive and destructive clinical behaviors. It increases the rate of both chronic otitis media complications and revision surgeries. The most effective treatment of middle ear cholesteatoma is surgical excision, and there is no medical treatment for this disease. Exploring new medical treatment options may help to create treatment...
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Speech Perception Growth Patterns in Prelingual Deaf Children With Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implantation...
Speech Perception Growth Patterns in Prelingual Deaf Children With Bilateral Sequential Cochlear ImplantationObjective: To evaluate speech perception following the first (CI-1) and second (CI-2) cochlear implantation (CI) in children with sequential bilateral CI. Study Design: Retrospective. Patients: Seventy children with follow-up for 60 months post CI-1 and 36 months post CI-2. Main Outcome Measures: Word recognition score (WRS) was the main outcome. WRSs were compared by age at CI operation (group...
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The Influence of Metabolic Syndrome on the Prognosis of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss...
The Influence of Metabolic Syndrome on the Prognosis of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing LossObjectives: We aimed to verify the hypothesis that metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components affect the prognosis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISNNHL). Study Design: A retrospective cohort study. Setting: Tertiary otology referral center. Patients: We divided patients who were diagnosed with ISSNHL between January 2015 and January 2018 into a MetS group and a Non-MetS group according...
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Otology & Neurotology
Density of Macrophages Immunostained With Anti-Iba1 Antibody in the Vestibular Endorgans After Cochlear Implantation in the HumanHypothesis: Cochlear implantation may result in an increase in the density of macrophages in vestibular endorgans in the human. Background: Vestibular symptoms are a common complication of cochlear implantation. In a previous study, we demonstrated histological evidence of a foreign-body response caused by silicon and platinum in the human cochlea following cochlear implantation....
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Incidence and Risk of Various Disorders of the External Ear in Patients With Hearing Aids Treated in...
Incidence and Risk of Various Disorders of the External Ear in Patients With Hearing Aids Treated in ENT Practices in GermanyObjective: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the presence of a hearing aid (HA) and the occurrence of various disorders of the external ear, using data from ear, nose, and throat (ENT) practices in Germany from a nationwide, representative practice database. Methods: In the period between 2012 and 2016, the incidences of disorders of the external...
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Vestibular Schwannoma Tumor Size Is Associated With Acute Vestibular Symptoms After Gamma Knife Therapy...
Vestibular Schwannoma Tumor Size Is Associated With Acute Vestibular Symptoms After Gamma Knife TherapyObjective: To assess how pretreatment vestibular schwannoma (VS) tumor characteristics are associated with vestibular symptoms after gamma knife (GK) surgery. Study Design: Retrospective chart review of patients undergoing GK treatment for VS at our institution from 2005 to 2018. Setting: Academic tertiary referral center. Patients: Patients receiving primary GK surgery for vestibular schwannomas...
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Changes in epidermal morphology associated with dandruff,J. E. Pople, R. K. Bhogal, A. E. Moore, G....
Changes in epidermal morphology associated with dandruff,J. E. Pople, R. K. Bhogal, A. E. Moore, G. JenkinsVersion of Record online: 16 July 2019Dandruff is a common scalp condition and this study demonstrates that there are significant changes in epidermal morphology in this condition. The epidermis is thicker, more convoluted and has deeper rete ridges. We show an increase in proliferating keratinocytes in dandruff skin, a novel finding suggesting the epidermis is in a hyper‐proliferative state.
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Does gender influence cardiovascular remodeling in C57BL/6J mice fed a high‐fat, high‐sucrose and...
Does gender influence cardiovascular remodeling in C57BL/6J mice fed a high‐fat, high‐sucrose and high‐salt diet?Debora Cristina Pereira‐Silva  Rayane Paula Machado‐Silva  Camila Castro‐Pinheiro  Caroline Fernandes‐SantosFirst published: 19 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/iep.12318Funding information:This study was supported by a grant from the Brazilian agency FAPERJ (E‐26/210.525/2014).SECTIONSPDFTOOLS SHARESummaryAnimal models are widely used to study the physiopathology of human diseases. However,...
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Effects of beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate supplementation on skeletal muscle in healthy and cirrhotic...
Effects of beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate supplementation on skeletal muscle in healthy and cirrhotic ratsMilan Holeček  Melita VodeničarovováFirst published: 18 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/iep.12322Funding information:This work was supported by the programme PROGRES Q40/02Read the full textePDFPDFTOOLS SHARESummaryBeta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate (HMB) is a leucine metabolite with protein anabolic effects. We examined the effects of an HMB‐enriched diet in healthy rats and rats with liver...
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science Accepted Articles Accepted, unedited articles published...
International Journal of Cosmetic ScienceAccepted ArticlesAccepted, unedited articles published online and citable. The final edited and typeset Version of Record will appear in the future.Facial skin mapping: from single point bio‐instrumental evaluation to continuous visualization of skin hydration, barrier function, skin surface pH, and sebum in different ethnic skin typesRainer Voegeli, Jordan Gierschendorf, Beverley Summers, Anthony V. RawlingsFirst Published: 20 July 2019Engineering optimisation...
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Thoracic Imaging
Identification of Patients With Heart Failure From Test Bolus of Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients Undergoing Preoperative Evaluation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementPurpose: Identify a measurable parameter from test bolus of computed tomography angiography that can differentiate aortic stenosis patients with normal systolic function from those with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included patients (undergoing...
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A single‐institution retrospective evaluation of Mohs incision angles and histopathologic specimen...
A single‐institution retrospective evaluation of Mohs incision angles and histopathologic specimen quality,Sherry H. Yu MD  Suzanne M. Olbricht MD  Jeffrey B. Tiger MDFirst published: 17 July 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.14591Funding: None.Conflicts of interest: None.Read the full textePDFPDFTOOLS SHAREAbstractBackgroundTraditionally, Mohs layers are excised using a beveled incision to facilitate tissue flattening for tangential sectioning. Some surgeons perform non‐beveled incisions; however,...
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Relationship between oral and gut microbiota in elderly people,Megumi Iwauchi, Ayako Horigome, Kentaro...
Relationship between oral and gut microbiota in elderly people,Megumi Iwauchi, Ayako Horigome, Kentaro Ishikawa, Aya Mikuni, Manabu Nakano, Jin‐zhong Xiao, Toshitaka Odamaki, Shouji HironakaVersion of Record online: 15 July 2019 Recent studies have shown that oral bacteria might induce systemic inflammation through alteration of gut microbiota. We investigated the relationship between oral and gut microbiota and evaluated the transition of oral bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract. Unweighted UniFrac...
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Transplantation
The utility of ECMO, not just after but also during Liver TransplantationNo abstract availableImpact of a Mobile Health Intervention on Long-Term Nonadherence After Lung Transplantation: Follow-up After a Randomized Controlled TrialBackground: In a randomized controlled trial (RCT), lung transplant recipients (LTRs) using a mobile health intervention, Pocket Personal Assistant for Tracking Health (Pocket PATH), showed better adherence to the medical regimen than LTRs receiving usual care during the...
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