OtoRhinoLaryngology New Articles & Online Medical Journals,October 29th,2015

5mMedicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisOtoRhinoLaryngology New Articles,October 29th,2015 Anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal systemAlexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ώρεςThe modulatory effect of anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal system of the rat by Nagy-Grocz, G., Tar, L.,...6mHead and Neck Medicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisOtoRhinoLaryngology New Articles,October 29th,2015 Anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal systemAlexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ώρεςThe modulatory effect of anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal system of the rat by Nagy-Grocz, G., Tar, L.,...6mOtolaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisOtoRhinoLaryngology New Articles,October 29th,2015 Anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal systemAlexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ώρεςThe modulatory effect of anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal system of the rat by Nagy-Grocz, G., Tar, L.,...1hΛοίμωξηClinical and radiographic differentiation of lung nodules caused by mycobacteria and lung cancer: a case–control study Background: Lung nodules caused by mycobacteria can resemble lung cancer on chest imaging. The advent of lung cancer screening with low-dose Computed Tomography is accompanied by high false-positive rates, making it necessary to establish criteria to differentiate malignant from benign nodules. Methods:...1hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαLymphomatoid papulosis: Treatment response and associated lymphomas in a study of 180 patients Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorder, with a self-regressing clinical course and malignant histopathology. from #Dermatology via alexandrossfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1P7eic0 via IFTTT1hCancerCase 34-2015: A 36-Year-Old Woman with a Lung Mass, Pleural Effusion, and Hip Pain Presentation of Case. Dr. Dustin Dezube (Medicine): A 36-year-old woman was admitted to this hospital because of a mass in the middle lobe of the right lung. The patient had been in her usual health until 1 month before this admission, when pain in the right shoulder and discomfort in the left… from...1hAnatomy PathologyInnervation of the rabbit cardiac ventricles Abstract The rabbit is widely used in experimental cardiac physiology, but the neuroanatomy of the rabbit heart remains insufficiently examined. This study aimed to ascertain the architecture of the intrinsic nerve plexus in the walls and septum of rabbit cardiac ventricles. In 51 rabbit hearts, a...1hAnatomy PathologyUncovered secret of a Vasseur-Tramond wax model Abstract The technique of anatomical wax modelling reached its heyday in Italy during the 18th century, through a fruitful collaboration between sculptors and anatomists. It soon spread to other countries, and prestigious schools were created in England, France, Spain and Austria. Paris subsequently...1hAnatomy PathologyQuantitative imaging of tissue sections using infrared scanning technology Abstract Quantification of immunohistochemically (IHC) labelled tissue sections typically yields semi-quantitative results. Visualising infrared (IR) 'tags', with an appropriate scanner, provides an alternative system where the linear nature of the IR fluorophore emittance enables realistic quantitative...1hAnatomy PathologyHistopathological analysis of the olfactory epithelium of zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to sublethal doses of urea Abstract Chronic renal disease is known to alter olfactory function, but the specific changes induced in olfactory organs during this process remain unclear. Of the uraemic toxins generated during renal disease, high levels of urea are known to induce hyposmic conditions. In this study, the effects...1hAnatomy PathologyThe ear region of earliest known elephant relatives: new light on the ancestral morphotype of proboscideans and afrotherians Abstract One of the last major clades of placental mammals recognized was the Afrotheria, which comprises all main endemic African mammals. This group includes the ungulate-like paenungulates, and among them the elephant order Proboscidea. Among afrotherians, the petrosal anatomy remains especially...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisSurgical management of jugular foramen schwannomas (JFSs) that avoids postoperative cranial nerve (CN) deficits A single institution retrospective study of jugular foramen schwannoma management: Radical resection versus subtotal intracranial resection through a retrosigmoid suboccipital approach followed by radiosurgery2015-10-29 10:46:00 AMPublication date: Available online 28 October 2015Source:World NeurosurgeryAuthor(s):...1hΝευρολογία κ' ΝευροχειρουργικήWorld Neurosurgery A single institution retrospective study of jugular foramen schwannoma management: Radical resection versus subtotal intracranial resection through a retrosigmoid suboccipital approach followed by radiosurgery2015-10-29 10:46:00 AMPublication date: Available online 28 October 2015Source:World NeurosurgeryAuthor(s):...1hOroFacial Medicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisSpecial training in maxillofacial surgery for medical students - economic burden or investment in the future? We measured the motivation and interest of medical students in oral and maxillofacial surgery at a German university. After a detailed cost-benefit analysis of a course that used an ex-vivo animal model and active participation in the operating theatre, we measured changes in the students' interest in...1hOroFacial Medicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisFlap-free treatment of an oroantral communication with platelet-rich fibrin Oroantral communications can complicate dental surgery, particularly during extraction of a posterior maxillary root, but they do heal spontaneously when the perforation is less than 5mm in diameter. However, larger perforations need treatment, often with a mucoperiosteal buccal sliding flap or buccal...1hOroFacial Medicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisTotal reconstruction of the nose in settings where resources are limited We describe a series of 8 patients who had total reconstruction of the nose during 4 separate missions to Ethiopia. The aetiology was noma (n=3), assault (n=2), acid burn (n=1), squamous cell carcinoma (n=1), and a sequela of meningococcal septicaemia (n=1). Reconstruction was with forehead flaps when...1hAnatomy PathologyA rare case of coexistence of metastasis from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and tuberculosis within a neck lymph node Coexistence of metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma and tuberculosis within lymph nodes is rare. We report a case of 86 years old woman with a mass in the left laterocervical region. The patient had undergone excision of a poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma from the mucosa of the left cheek,...1hCancerTrends in Metastatic Breast and Prostate Cancer — Lessons in Cancer Dynamics Patients who present with metastatic cancer serve as powerful motivators for efforts to detect cancer early. Screening offers hope that cancer can be detected in an early, localized phase when it's more amenable to treatment. This hope is based on a paradigm attributed to William Stewart Halsted,… from...1hCancerDNA-Repair Defects and Olaparib in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the sixth leading cause of death from cancer among men throughout the world. The interpatient molecular heterogeneity of this disease is well recognized; however, treatment to date has not been molecularly stratified. It would be useful to… from Cancer...1hΛοίμωξηCollagen Induced Arthritis in DBA/1J Mice Associates with Oxylipin Changes in Plasma Oxylipins play important roles in various biological processes and are considered as mediators of inflammation for a wide range of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The purpose of this research was to study differences in oxylipin levels between a widely used collagen induced arthritis (CIA)...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηEffects of cow milk versus extensive protein hydrolysate formulas on infant cognitive development. Related Articles Effects of cow milk versus extensive protein hydrolysate formulas on infant cognitive development. Amino Acids. 2015 Oct 26; Authors: Mennella JA, Trabulsi JC, Papas MA Abstract Little research has focused on infant developmental effects, other than growth, of formulas that differ...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηFunctional Analyses of Bitter Taste Receptors in Domestic Cats (Felis catus). Related Articles Functional Analyses of Bitter Taste Receptors in Domestic Cats (Felis catus). PLoS One. 2015;10(10):e0139670 Authors: Lei W, Ravoninjohary A, Li X, Margolskee RF, Reed DR, Beauchamp GK, Jiang P Abstract Cats are obligate carnivores and under most circumstances eat only animal...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηPrevalence and Risk Factors of Self-Reported Smell and Taste Alterations: Results from the 2011-2012 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Related Articles Prevalence and Risk Factors of Self-Reported Smell and Taste Alterations: Results from the 2011-2012 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 20; Authors: Rawal S, Hoffman HJ, Bainbridge KE, Huedo-Medina TB, Duffy VB Abstract Chemosensory...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηNonlinear response speedup in bimodal visual-olfactory object identification. Related Articles Nonlinear response speedup in bimodal visual-olfactory object identification. Front Psychol. 2015;6:1477 Authors: Höchenberger R, Busch NA, Ohla K Abstract Multisensory processes are vital in the perception of our environment. In the evaluation of foodstuff, redundant sensory...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηHelix Sense-Selective Supramolecular Polymerization Seeded by a One-Handed Helical Polymeric Assembly. Related Articles Helix Sense-Selective Supramolecular Polymerization Seeded by a One-Handed Helical Polymeric Assembly. J Am Chem Soc. 2015 Oct 21; Authors: Zhang W, Jin W, Fukushima T, Mori T, Aida T Abstract Helix sense-selective supramolecular polymerization was achieved using a one-handed...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηDose-Response Functions for the Olfactory, Nasal Trigeminal, and Ocular Trigeminal Detectability of Airborne Chemicals by Humans. Related Articles Dose-Response Functions for the Olfactory, Nasal Trigeminal, and Ocular Trigeminal Detectability of Airborne Chemicals by Humans. Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 17; Authors: Cometto-Muñiz JE, Abraham MH Abstract We gathered from the literature 47 odor and 37 trigeminal (nasal and ocular)...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηTable of Contents. Related Articles Table of Contents. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov;40(9):NP Authors: PMID: 26474799 [PubMed - in process] from #ΓεύσηΌσφρηση via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Wk8Djj via IFTTT2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηSubscriptions. Related Articles Subscriptions. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov;40(9):NP Authors: PMID: 26474798 [PubMed - in process] from #ΓεύσηΌσφρηση via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/20c4DGn via IFTTT2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηEditorial Board. Related Articles Editorial Board. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov;40(9):NP Authors: PMID: 26474797 [PubMed - in process] from #ΓεύσηΌσφρηση via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/20c4DpF via IFTTT2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηCover. Related Articles Cover. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov;40(9):NP Authors: PMID: 26474796 [PubMed - in process] from #ΓεύσηΌσφρηση via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Wk8yMq via IFTTT2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηMaltodextrin Acceptance and Preference in Eight Mouse Strains. Related Articles Maltodextrin Acceptance and Preference in Eight Mouse Strains. Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 12; Authors: Poole RL, Aleman TR, Ellis HT, Tordoff MG Abstract Rodents are strongly attracted to the taste(s) of maltodextrins. A first step toward discovery of the underlying genes involves...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηEnhancement of Odor-Induced Activity in the Canine Brain by Zinc Nanoparticles: A Functional MRI Study in Fully Unrestrained Conscious Dogs. Related Articles Enhancement of Odor-Induced Activity in the Canine Brain by Zinc Nanoparticles: A Functional MRI Study in Fully Unrestrained Conscious Dogs. Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 12; Authors: Jia H, Pustovyy OM, Wang Y, Waggoner P, Beyers RJ, Schumacher J, Wildey C, Morrison E, Salibi N, Denney...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηYou Smell Dangerous: Communicating Fight Responses Through Human Chemosignals of Aggression. Related Articles You Smell Dangerous: Communicating Fight Responses Through Human Chemosignals of Aggression. Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 9; Authors: Mutic S, Parma V, Brünner YF, Freiherr J Abstract The ability to detect conspecifics that represent a potential harm for an individual represents a high...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηArecoline Alters Taste Bud Cell Morphology, Reduces Body Weight, and Induces Behavioral Preference Changes in Gustatory Discrimination in C57BL/6 Mice. Related Articles Arecoline Alters Taste Bud Cell Morphology, Reduces Body Weight, and Induces Behavioral Preference Changes in Gustatory Discrimination in C57BL/6 Mice. Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 9; Authors: Peng WH, Chau YP, Lu KS, Kung HN Abstract Arecoline, a major alkaloid in areca nuts, is involved...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηShifting human salty taste preference: Potential opportunities and challenges in reducing dietary salt intake of Americans. Related Articles Shifting human salty taste preference: Potential opportunities and challenges in reducing dietary salt intake of Americans. Chemosens Percept. 2015 Sep;8(3):112-116 Authors: Bobowski N Abstract Dietary salt reduction of Americans has been a focus of public health initiatives for...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηOdorant Metabolism Analysis by an Automated Ex Vivo Headspace Gas-Chromatography Method. Related Articles Odorant Metabolism Analysis by an Automated Ex Vivo Headspace Gas-Chromatography Method. Chem Senses. 2015 Oct 7; Authors: Faure P, Legendre A, Hanser HI, Andriot I, Artur Y, Guichard E, Coureaud G, Heydel JM Abstract In the olfactory epithelium (OE), odorant metabolizing enzymes...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηThe regulatory domain of squalene monooxygenase contains a re-entrant loop and senses cholesterol via a conformational change. Related Articles The regulatory domain of squalene monooxygenase contains a re-entrant loop and senses cholesterol via a conformational change. J Biol Chem. 2015 Oct 3; Authors: Howe V, Chua NK, Stevenson J, Brown AJ Abstract Squalene monooxygenase (SM) is an important control point in cholesterol...2hEvolutionary physiologyThe effect of obesity on inflammatory cytokine and leptin production following acute mental stress Abstract Obesity may contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by eliciting chronic systemic inflammation and impairing the immune response to additional stressors. There has been little assessment of the effect of obesity on psychological stress, an independent risk factor for CVD. Therefore,...2hEvolutionary physiologyMicrostructural white matter changes mediate age-related cognitive decline on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Abstract Although the relationship between aging and cognitive decline is well established, there is substantial individual variability in the degree of cognitive decline in older adults. The present study investigates whether variability in cognitive performance in community-dwelling older adults...2hSwallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)Dysphagia PLOS ONE Clinical Characteristics of Anti-3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase Antibodies in Chinese Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory MyopathiesYongpeng Ge, Xin Lu, Qinglin Peng, Xiaoming Shu, Guochun WangResearch Article | published 28 Oct 2015 | PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0141616Views: None • Citations:...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηFood odors trigger Drosophila males to deposit a pheromone that guides aggregation and female oviposition decisions. Related Articles Food odors trigger Drosophila males to deposit a pheromone that guides aggregation and female oviposition decisions. Elife. 2015;4 Authors: Lin CC, Prokop-Prigge KA, Preti G, Potter CJ Abstract Animals use olfactory cues for navigating complex environments. Food odors in particular...2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηImmunohistochemical Analysis of Human Vallate Taste Buds. Related Articles Immunohistochemical Analysis of Human Vallate Taste Buds. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov;40(9):655-60 Authors: Tizzano M, Grigereit L, Shultz N, Clary MS, Finger TE Abstract The morphology of the vallate papillae from postmortem human samples was investigated with immunohistochemistry....2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηChildren's perceptions about medicines: individual differences and taste. Related Articles Children's perceptions about medicines: individual differences and taste. BMC Pediatr. 2015;15(1):130 Authors: Mennella JA, Roberts KM, Mathew PS, Reed DR Abstract BACKGROUND: Bitter taste receptors are genetically diverse, so children likely vary in sensitivity to the "bad"...2hΝευρολογία κ' ΝευροχειρουργικήCephalalgia Cephalalgia current issueInhibitory effect of chronic oral treatment with fluoxetine on capsaicin-induced external carotid vasodilatation in anaesthetised dogsMunoz-Islas, E., Gonzalez-Hernandez, A., Lozano-Cuenca, J., Ramirez-Rosas, M. B., Medina-Santillan, R., Centurion, D., MaassenVanDenBrink, A.,...2hΝευρολογία κ' ΝευροχειρουργικήCephalalgia Cephalalgia current issueInhibitory effect of chronic oral treatment with fluoxetine on capsaicin-induced external carotid vasodilatation in anaesthetised dogsMunoz-Islas, E., Gonzalez-Hernandez, A., Lozano-Cuenca, J., Ramirez-Rosas, M. B., Medina-Santillan, R., Centurion, D., MaassenVanDenBrink, A.,...2hΝευρολογία κ' ΝευροχειρουργικήCephalalgia Cephalalgia current issueInhibitory effect of chronic oral treatment with fluoxetine on capsaicin-induced external carotid vasodilatation in anaesthetised dogsMunoz-Islas, E., Gonzalez-Hernandez, A., Lozano-Cuenca, J., Ramirez-Rosas, M. B., Medina-Santillan, R., Centurion, D., MaassenVanDenBrink, A.,...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisAnandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal system The modulatory effect of anandamide on nitroglycerin-induced sensitization in the trigeminal system of the ratby Nagy-Grocz, G., Tar, L., Bohar, Z., Fejes-Szabo, A., Laborc, K. F., Spekker, E., Vecsei, L., Pardutz, A. via Cephalalgia -- Preview ArticlesBackgroundOne of the human and animal models of...2hOnline Medical Journals by Alexandros G.SfakianakisNeurogastroenterology & Motility MicroRNA-211 causes ganglion cell dysplasia in congenital intestinal atresia via down-regulation of glial-derived neurotrophic factorZ.-q. Xia, D.-k. Ding, N. Zhang, J.-x. Wang, H.-y. Yang, D. Zhang, 2015-10-29 09:42:58 AMAbstractBackgroundMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known to be involved in normal brain functions...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisBehavioral Analysis of Bitter Taste Perception  in Drosophila Larvaeby Kim, H., Choi, M. S., Kang, K., Kwon, J. Y. via Chemical SensesInsect larvae, which recognize food sources through chemosensory cues, are a major source of global agricultural loss. Gustation is an important factor that determines feeding behavior, and the gustatory receptors...Remove ads2hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηChemical Senses Chemical Senses - Advance AccessComparison of Olfactory Identification Patterns among Parkinson's Disease Patients from Different CountriesMillar Vernetti, P., Rossi, M., Cerquetti, D., Perez Lloret, S., Merello, M., 2015-10-29 09:35:59 AMOlfactory function assessment is an important screening tool and...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisOlfactory Identification Patterns among Parkinson's Disease Patients Comparison of Olfactory Identification Patterns among Parkinson's Disease Patients from Different Countriesby Millar Vernetti, P., Rossi, M., Cerquetti, D., Perez Lloret, S., Merello, M. via Chemical SensesOlfactory function assessment is an important screening tool and also may differentiate Parkinson’s...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisNeonatal Multi-organ Failure due to ACAD9 Mutation and Complex I Deficiency with mitochondrial hyperplasia  in liver, cardiac myocytes, skeletal muscle and renal tubulesvia ScienceDirect Publication: Human PathologyPublication date: Available online 28 October 2015Source:Human PathologyAuthor(s): Nancy Leslie, Xinjian Wang, Yanyan Peng, Alexander Valencia, Zaza Khuchua, Jessica Hata, David Witte, Taosheng...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisUndiagnosed Malignancies Undiagnosed Fatal Malignancy in Adult Autopsies: A 10-year Retrospective Studyvia ScienceDirect Publication: Human PathologyPublication date: Available online 28 October 2015Source:Human PathologyAuthor(s): Shobha Parajuli, Amandeep Aneja, Abir MukherjeeAutopsies reveal undiagnosed malignancies even...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisAntiangiogenesis, targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) Endothelin-1 and antiangiogenesisby Lankhorst, S., Danser, A. H. J., van den Meiracker, A. H. via AJP: Ahead of Print RSS feedAntiangiogenesis, targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), has become a well-established treatment for patients with cancer. This treatment is associated with NO-suppression...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisHeat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) and attachments after total laryngectomy Patients’ experiences with by Gian Franco Macri, Hans Bogaardt, Claudio Parrilla, Antonio Minni, Lucia D'Alatri, Marcoc Vincentiis, Gaetano Paludettivia Clinical OtolaryngologyAbstractObjectivesThe short-term and long-term beneficial effects of HME use by laryngectomees are well described in literature....2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisSupermicrosurgical free sensate superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap for reconstruction of a soft tissue defect  of the ankle in a 1-year-old childby Takuya Iida, Takumi Yamamoto, Hidehiko Yoshimatsu, Naho Abe, Masato Tsuchiya, Naho Nemoto, Shoji Watanabe viaMicrosurgeryAlthough a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap has recently been widely used owing to its various advantages, reports on...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisUnresectable buccal mucosa cancers : Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgical margin Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgical margin in technically unresectable buccal mucosa cancersby Pankaj Sahu, Vijay M. Patil, Amit Joshi, Vanita Noronha, Sachin Dhumal, Shubhada Kane, Anil D’Cruz, Kumar Prabhashvia Oral Oncology - Articles in PressR0 resection is the mainstay of treatment in advanced...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisHPV vaccination to prevent oropharyngeal carcinoma : What can be learned from anogenital vaccination programs?by Robert P. Takes, Małgorzata Wierzbicka, Gypsyamber D’Souza, Joanna Jackowska, Carl E. Silver, Juan P. Rodrigo, Frederik G. Dikkers, Kerry D. Olsen, Alessandra Rinaldo, Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Alfio Ferlito via Oral Oncology - Articles in PressMore...2hCancerThe Assessment of the Magnitude of Frontal Plane Postural Changes in Breast Cancer Patients After Breast-Conserving Therapy or Mastectomy – Follow-up Results 1 Year After the Surgical Procedure Abstract Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in Polish women. Management of breast cancer includes surgical treatment as well as adjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, and combination regimens. One of the adverse consequences of oncological management of breast cancer may involve...2hCancerA single activity with a practice quality improvement project for faculty and a quality improvement project for residents Publication date: Available online 28 October 2015Source:Practical Radiation Oncology Author(s): Hyun Kim, Theresa M. Malatesta, Nicole L. Simone, Robert B. Den, John McAna, Adam P. Dicker, Voichita Bar Ad PurposeThe Next Accreditation System (NAS) requires radiation oncology residents to do a formal...2hCancerAccessibility, Availability, and Quality of Online Information for United States Radiation Oncology Residencies Publication date: Available online 29 October 2015Source:Practical Radiation Oncology Author(s): Daniel V. Wakefield, Bogdan A. Manole, Amit Jethanandani, Michael E. May, Samuel R. Marcrom, Michael R. Farmer, Matthew T. Ballo, Noam A. VanderWalde IntroductionRadiation oncology (RO) residency applicants...2hAnaesthesiologyHyperbare Therapie und Tauchmedizin – Hyperbare Therapie Teil 2: adjuvante Therapieoptionen Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 628-636 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-107111 Die hyperbare O2-Therapie (HBO), d. h. Atmung von reinem O2 unter erhöhtem Umgebungsdruck, ist in der Versorgung des schweren Dekompressionsunfalls und der Luft- oder Gasembolie ohne therapeutische Alternative....2hCancerPatients with a high polygenic risk of breast cancer do not have an increased risk of radiotherapy toxicity Purpose: It has been hypothesized that increased predisposition to breast cancer may correlate with radiosensitivity and thus increased risk of toxicity following breast irradiation. This study investigated the relationship between common breast cancer risk variants and radiotherapy toxicity. Experimental...2hΒιοΜηχανικήA perceptual map for gait symmetry quantification and pathology detection Background: The gait movement is an essential process of the human activity and the result of collaborative interactions between the neurological, articular and musculoskeletal systems, working efficiently together. This explains why gait analysis is important and increasingly used nowadays for the diagnosis...2hAnaesthesiologyNachrichten aus der internationalen Fachliteratur Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 594-596 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-107068 In dieser Rubrik werden Nachrichten aus der Wissenschaft kurz und prägnant für Sie zusammengefasst. In dieser Ausgabe mit folgenden Themen:[...] © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York Article in Thieme...2hΒιοΜηχανικήThe efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation with alternating currents in the kilohertz frequency to stimulate gait rhythm in rats following spinal cord injury Background: Rehabilitation facilitates the reorganization of residual/regenerated neural pathways and is key in improving motor function following spinal cord injury. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been reported as being clinically effective. Although it can be used after the acute phase...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisVenom allergy testing : is a graded approach necessary?by Jaclyn A. Quirt, Xia Wen, Jonathan Kim, Angel Jimenez Herrero, Harold L. Kim via Annals of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyMany institutions recommend a stepwise approach to intradermal testing for venom allergy. This is costly and uncomfortable for the patient. The...2hCancerRight-sizing Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer I describe a simple and intuitive method for finding sample size for clinical trials in primary breast cancer based on neoadjuvant trial results and using the FDA's patient-level metaanalysis. Then I explain a problem with this method and how the problem can be remedied. from Cancer via ola Kala on...2hAnaesthesiologyBuchtipps Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 660-660 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-105896 Für Sie gelesen: In dieser Rubrik stellen wir Ihnen Neuerscheinungen aus Ihrem Fachbereich vor. In dieser Ausgabe:[...] © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full...2hΒιοΜηχανικήAn automatic method to detect and track the glottal gap from high speed videoendoscopic images Background: The image-based analysis of the vocal folds vibration plays an important role in the diagnosis of voice disorders. The analysis is based not only on the direct observation of the video sequences, but also in an objective characterization of the phonation process by means of features extracted...2hCancerFc gamma receptor 3A and 2A polymorphisms do not predict response to rituximab in follicular lymphoma Purpose:Pre-clinical studies suggest that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Fc receptor (FCGR) genes influence response to rituximab, but the clinical relevance of this is uncertain. Experimental Design:We prospectively obtained specimens for genotyping in the RESORT study, where 408 previously...2hAnaesthesiologyKasuistik – Tatsächlich ein Tauchunfall? Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 598-601 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-106598 Ein 17-Jähriger wird nach einem Tauchgang im Krankenhaus vorstellig. Alle Zeichen deuten auf einen Tauchunfall hin: Kraftlosigkeit in beiden Beinen, Kribbelparästhesien am ganzen Körper, Sehstörungen und Kopfschmerzen....2hCancerBladder cancer and occupational exposure to diesel and gasoline engine emissions among Canadian men Abstract The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified diesel exhaust as a carcinogen based on lung cancer evidence; however, few studies have investigated the effect of engine emissions on bladder cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between occupational...2hAnaesthesiologyHyperbare Therapie und Tauchmedizin – Druckkammer im Einsatz Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 648-656 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-101744 Die hyperbare Oxygenierung (HBO) ist eine wissenschaftlich begründete und international etablierte, in Deutschland aber wenig bekannte und zu selten eingesetzte Behandlungsmethode. Bei einer HBO wird unter Atmung...2hCancerAnaplastic gliomas: end-of-life care recommendations CNS Oncology Ahead of Print. from Cancer via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1LZbw44 via IFTTT2hAnatomy PathologyInhomogeneity of collagen organization within the fibrotic scar after myocardial infarction: results in a swine model and in human samples Abstract We aimed to characterize the organization of collagen within a fibrotic scar in swine and human samples from patients with chronic infarctions. Swine were subjected to occlusion of the left anterior descending artery followed by reperfusion 1 week (acute myocardial infarction group) or 1...2hAnaesthesiologyKasuistik: Notarzteinsatz abseits des Alltags – Biss einer Klapperschlange Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 602-605 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-106963 Ein 54-jähriger Mann verständigt den Rettungsdienst, nachdem er von einer Klapperschlange in den Finger gebissen wurde. Es zeigt sich eine bläulich-livide Verfärbung der Einstichstellen und eine Schwellung des...2hCancerBevacizumab and other novel therapies for recurrent oligodendroglial tumors CNS Oncology Ahead of Print. from Cancer via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1LZbuZX via IFTTT2hAnatomy PathologyThe anterior process of the malleus in Cetartiodactyla Abstract The anterior fixation of the anterior process of the malleus has been studied in a number of Cetartiodactyla. This anterior process, also known as processus gracilis, is provided by the prearticular (gonial), a dermal bone, whereas the cartilage of Meckel becomes resorbed in perinatal ontogenetic...2hAnaesthesiologyHyperbare Therapie und Tauchmedizin – Pflicht oder Kür? Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 616-617 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-106660 Die hyperbare Medizin führt in Deutschland ein gewisses Schattendasein – sowohl in der Akutmedizin als auch bei chronischen Erkrankungen. In anderen Ländern hingegen, wie z. B. Skandinavien, den USA und vielen...2hCancerRace and sex disparities in long-term survival of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in the United States Abstract Purpose To investigate the effect of race and sex on long-term survival of oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Methods The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database was queried for adult oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients with at least 25-year follow-up. Kaplan–Meier survival curves...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαFipronil should not be categorized as a “systemic insecticide”: a reply to Gibbons et al. (2015) from #Dermatology via alexandrossfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1kcXAMw via IFTTT2hAnaesthesiologyLangzeitanwendung von Opioiden bei nicht tumorbedingten Schmerzen – Die LONTS-Leitlinie gibt Orientierung Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 606-612 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-107055 Opioidhaltige Analgetika werden in der Langzeitanwendung (≥3 Monate) bei chronischen nichttumorbedingten Schmerzen national und international kritisch diskutiert. Für Deutschland finden sich zwar Hinweise für...2hΛοίμωξηDevelopment of a rapid recombinase polymerase amplification assay for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae in whole blood Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important cause of microbial disease in humans. The introduction of multivalent vaccines has coincided with a dramatic decrease in the number of pneumococcal-related deaths. In spite of this, at a global level, pneumococcal infection remains an important cause...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαInsights into tetracycline adsorption onto kaolinite and montmorillonite: experiments and modeling Abstract Adsorption of tetracycline (TC) on kaolinite and montmorillonite was investigated using batch adsorption experiments with different pH, ionic strength, and surface coverage. As a result, pH and ionic strength-dependent adsorption of TC was observed for the two clay minerals. The adsorption...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαCombining multivariate analysis and human risk indices for assessing heavy metal contents in muscle tissues of commercially fish from Southern Red Sea, Saudi Arabia Abstract Jizan fishers are the major fish source for more than 1.5 million populations in the southern region in Saudi Arabia. Despite the overgrowing of various man-made activities in Jizan City, no recent study on environmental monitoring was reported. In the current study, heavy metals were quantified...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαToxicity of sediment cores from Yangtze River estuary to zebrafish ( Danio rerio ) embryos Abstract Toxicity evaluation is an important segment in sediment quality monitoring in order to protect aquatic organisms and human health. The purpose of this study is to assess the toxicity of sediments from three sediment cores in Yangtze River Estuary, China, using the zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisBreath alcohol levels after fluticasone nasal spray Evaluation of by Jayan Vasudevan, Jeffrey Nelson, Russell Hopp via Annals of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyFluticasone propionate nasal spray is widely prescribed for allergic rhinitis. Fluticasone propionate nasal spray, 50 μg, is an aqueous suspension of microfine fluticasone propionate for topical...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαAn investigation of the ability to produce a defined ‘target pressure’ using the PressCise compression bandage Abstract Compression therapy is the cornerstone in the prevention and treatment of leg ulcers related to chronic venous insufficiency. The application of optimal high pressure is essential for a successful outcome, but the literature has reported difficulty applying the intended pressure, even among...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαThe role of procalcitonin as a marker of diabetic foot ulcer infection Abstract Foot ulcers are frequent in diabetic patients and are responsible for 85% of amputations, especially in the presence of infection. The diagnosis of diabetic foot ulcer infection is essentially based on clinical evaluation, but laboratory parameters such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαProstaglandin E receptor 4 inhibition restores UVB-induced downregulation of /SERCA2 in cultured normal human keratinocytes Darier disease (DD) is an autosomal dominant inherited skin disorder histologically characterized by acantholysis and premature/abnormal keratinization. The typical eruptions are discrete rough papules and plaques found mostly on scalp, forehead, central trunk and flexures. Flat wartlike papules on palms...2hΑισθητική ΔερματολογίαCombination of retinoid and histone deacetylase inhibitor produced an anti-tumor effect in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma by restoring tumor suppressor gene, retinoic acid receptorβ2, via histone acetylation Retinoids, a group of natural and synthetic vitamin A analogues, inhibit carcinogenesis, suppress pre-malignant epithelial lesions, tumor growth, and invasion in a variety of tissues as well as having a therapeutic effect due to their antiproliferative, differentiative, and apoptosis-inducing properties...2hΛοίμωξηStructure-function analysis of the Bacillus megaterium GerUD spore germinant receptor protein Germination of Bacillus spores is triggered by the interaction of germinant molecules with specialised receptor proteins localised to the spore inner membrane. Germinant receptors (GRs) are comprised typically of three interacting protein subunits, each of which is essential for receptor function. At...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisDiurnal variation of CD63 expression on activated blood basophils : a pilot studyby Anja Baumann, Tina Skjold, Hans Jürgen Hoffmann, Axel Lorentz via Annals of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyBasophils contribute to immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions and to different diseases. Basophils are highly granulated leukocytes and can release their mediators in response...3hΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρικήA perceptual map for gait symmetry quantification and pathology detection Background: The gait movement is an essential process of the human activity and the result of collaborative interactions between the neurological, articular and musculoskeletal systems, working efficiently together. This explains why gait analysis is important and increasingly used nowadays for the diagnosis...3hΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρικήThe efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation with alternating currents in the kilohertz frequency to stimulate gait rhythm in rats following spinal cord injury Background: Rehabilitation facilitates the reorganization of residual/regenerated neural pathways and is key in improving motor function following spinal cord injury. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been reported as being clinically effective. Although it can be used after the acute phase...3hΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρικήAn automatic method to detect and track the glottal gap from high speed videoendoscopic images Background: The image-based analysis of the vocal folds vibration plays an important role in the diagnosis of voice disorders. The analysis is based not only on the direct observation of the video sequences, but also in an objective characterization of the phonation process by means of features extracted...3hHuman DiseasesThe clinical presentation of coeliac disease in 1030 Swedish children: Changing features over the past four decades The features of paediatric coeliac disease have changed in recent decades. We hypothesised that the age at diagnosis might continue to increase, whereas the severity of symptoms should decrease. from C via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1LZb1al via IFTTT3hHuman DiseasesTransmembrane-6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) E167K variant increases susceptibility to hepatic steatosis in obese children The global rise in prevalence of childhood obesity is associated with an increase of obesity-related metabolic disorders including hepatic steatosis. In Italy, the overweight/obesity prevalence mirrors European proportions, with the highest prevalence (≥37%) of paediatric obesity in Southern Italy [1]....3hEvolution of a geneOviposition but Not Sex Allocation Is Associated with Transcriptomic Changes in Females of the Parasitoid Wasp Nasonia vitripennis Linking the evolution of the phenotype to the underlying genotype is a key aim of evolutionary genetics and is crucial to our understanding of how natural selection shapes a trait. Here we consider the genetic basis of sex allocation behaviour in the parasitoid wasp Nasonia vitripennis using a transcriptomics...3hEvolution of a geneA Major Locus Controls a Genital Shape Difference Involved in Reproductive Isolation Between Drosophila yakuba and Drosophila santomea Rapid evolution of genitalia shape, a widespread phenomenon in animals with internal fertilization, offers the opportunity to dissect the genetic architecture of morphological evolution linked to sexual selection and speciation. Most quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping studies of genitalia divergence...3hEvolution of a geneSxl-Dependent, tra/tra2-Independent Alternative Splicing of the Drosophila melanogaster X-Linked Gene found in neurons Somatic sexual determination and behavior in Drosophila melanogaster are under the control of a genetic cascade initiated by Sex lethal (Sxl). In the female soma, SXL RNA binding-protein regulates the splicing of transformer (tra) transcripts into a female-specific form. The RNA binding protein TRA and...3hEvolution of a geneGenetic Architecture of the Variation in Male-Specific Ossified Processes on the Anal Fins of Japanese Medaka Traits involved in reproduction evolve rapidly and show great diversity among closely related species. However, the genetic mechanisms that underlie the diversification of courtship traits are mostly unknown. Japanese medaka fishes (Oryzias latipes) use anal fins to attract females and to grasp females...3hEvolution of a geneGeneration of a Maize B Centromere Minimal Map Containing the Central Core Domain The maize B centromere has been used as a model for centromere epigenetics and as the basis for building artificial chromosomes. However there are no sequence resources for this important centromere. Here we used transposon display for the centromere-specific retroelement CRM2 to identify a collection...4hAnaesthesiologyInternet, Recht, Personalia & Co Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 658-659 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-106143 Kurz & bündig - was gibt es Neues rund ums Fachgebiet AINS? Die wichtigsten Meldungen auf einen Blick finden Sie hier. In dieser Ausgabe mit den folgenden Themen:[...] © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart ·...4hAnaesthesiologyForum der Industrie Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 662-663 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-106440 Im Forum der Industrie lesen Sie über Marktneuheiten von A wie Analgetika bis Z wie zentraler Venenkatheter. Sie erhalten nützliche Informationen über Wirkungsweise, Anwendung und technische Ausstattung von...4hAnaesthesiologyPatientensicherheit und Qualitätssicherung auf der Intensivstation – eine Herausforderung für das multiprofessionelle Team Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2015; 50: 589-590 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-107533 © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text from Anaesthesia via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Na27Ly via IFTTT5hΓεύση και ΌσφρησηComparison of Olfactory Identification Patterns among Parkinson's Disease Patients from Different Countries Olfactory function assessment is an important screening tool and also may differentiate Parkinson's disease (PD) patients from other parkinsonisms, including nondegenerative ones, such as, normal pressure hydrocephalus, vascular, drug induced, or infectious parkinsonism. Several authors in different...6hΛοίμωξηImpact of naturally occurring amino acid variations on the detection of HIV-1 p24 in diagnostic antigen tests Background: The detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen in diagnostic tests relies on antibodies binding to conserved areas of the protein to cover the full range of HIV-1 subtypes. Using a panel of 43 different virus-like particles (VLPs) expressing Gag from clinical HIV-1 isolates, we previously found that...6hAestheticCommunication: First results of cases series of one-stage repair of gastroschisis using human acellular dermal matrix in 7 ne