A new analysis of sandstones from Antarctica indicates there may be important links between the generation of mountain belts and major transitions in Earth's atmosphere and oceans. A team of researchers analyzed the chemistry of tiny zircon grains commonly found in the Earth's continental rock record to determine their ages and chemical compositions.
Abstract Background Over the past decades, an exponential growth has occurred with regards to the number of scientific publications including meta-analyses on youth resistance training (RT). Accordingly, it is timely to summarize findings from meta-analyses in the form of an umbrella review. Objectives To systematically review and summarise the findings...
Abstract Background Exposure to acute prolonged sitting can result in vascular dysfunction, particularly within the legs. This vascular dysfunction, assessed using flow-mediated dilation (FMD), is likely the consequence of decreased blood flow-induced shear stress. With mixed success, several sitting interruption strategies have been trialled to preserve vascular function. ...
Abstract The understanding that sports injury is the result of the interaction among many factors and that specific profiles could increase the risk of the occurrence of a given injury was a significant step in establishing programs for injury prevention. However, injury forecasting is far from being attained. To be able to estimate future states of a complex system (forecasting), it is necessary to understand its nature and comply with the methods usually used to analyze such...
Abstract Pair‐bonded primates have uniquely enduring relationships and partners engage in a suite of behaviors to maintain these close bonds. In titi monkeys, pair bond formation has been extensively studied, but changes across relationship tenure remain unstudied. We evaluated differences in behavioral indicators of pair bonding in newly formed (~6 months paired, n = 9) compared to well‐established pairs (average 3 years paired, n = 8) of titi monkeys (Callicebus cupreus ) as well as sex differences...
Mucosal Immunology, Published online: 05 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41385-020-0331-5Human endometrial MAIT cells are transiently tissue resident and respond to Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Related Articles Effect of Bridge Position Swallow on Esophageal Motility in Healthy Individuals Using High-Resolution Manometry. Dysphagia. 2020 Aug 04;: Authors: Aoyama K, Kunieda K, Shigematsu T, Ohno T, Fujishima I Abstract Recently, there has been clinical interest in the effect of different body positions on esophageal motility. This study aimed to identify the effect of three different body positions on esophageal motility using high-resolution...
Related Articles [The Triangular Relationship Among Swallowing Disorders, Aspiration Pneumonia, and Poor Oral Hygiene]. Hu Li Za Zhi. 2020 Aug;67(4):14-23 Authors: Huang ST Abstract Persons with dysphagia have difficulties chewing and swallowing food because of functional, structural, or psychological reasons. Dysphagia may cause choking or the inhalation of food into the trachea and lungs. Patients with dysphagia often induce the coughing reflex...
Publication date: Available online 5 August 2020Source: Magnetic Resonance ImagingAuthor(s): Makoto Obara, Osamu Togao, Michael Helle, Hiroo Murazaki, Tatsuhiro Wada, Masami Yoneyama, Hiroshi Hamano, Masanobu Nakamura, Marc Van Cauteren
Related Articles Cost-effectiveness of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in Population-based Breast Cancer Screening: A Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis. Radiology. 2020 Aug 04;:192505 Authors: Sankatsing VDV, Juraniec K, Grimm SE, Joore MA, Pijnappel RM, de Koning HJ, van Ravesteyn NT Abstract BackgroundDigital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a promising screening test, but its outcomes and cost-effectiveness remain uncertain.PurposeTo determine...
Related Articles Contrast-enhanced US with Sulfur Hexafluoride and Perfluorobutane for the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Individuals with High Risk. Radiology. 2020 Aug 04;:200115 Authors: Kang HJ, Lee JM, Yoon JH, Lee K, Kim H, Han JK Abstract Background Perfluorobutane (PFB) and sulfur hexafluoride (SHF) have different physiologic characteristics, but it is unclear whether hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) show similar wash-in...
Related Articles Cardiovascular CT and MRI in 2019: Review of Key Articles. Radiology. 2020 Aug 04;:200605 Authors: Dodd JD, Leipsic J Abstract Cardiac imaging is becoming commonplace throughout radiology practices and is increasingly important in large-cohort prospective cardiovascular trials and in statements and guidelines. In this review, the authors summarize some of the most important imaging findings relevant to clinical practice...
Related Articles CT Diagnosis of Lung Adenocarcinoma: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation and Growth Rate. Radiology. 2020 Aug 04;:202895 Authors: Kuriyama K, Yanagawa M PMID: 32749207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related Articles Incidence of Pseudoprogression during Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Radiology. 2020 Aug 04;:200443 Authors: Park HJ, Kim KW, Pyo J, Suh CH, Yoon S, Hatabu H, Nishino M Abstract BackgroundImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been increasingly used in cancer treatment, and a subset of patients undergo pseudoprogression. Recognizing the incidence of pseudoprogression...
Related Articles Improving the Reliability of Pharmacokinetic Parameters at Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MRI in Astrocytomas: A Deep Learning Approach. Radiology. 2020 Aug 04;:192763 Authors: Choi KS, You SH, Han Y, Ye JC, Jeong B, Choi SH Abstract Background Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters obtained from dynamic contrast agent-enhanced (DCE) MRI evaluates the microcirculation permeability of astrocytomas, but the unreliability from arterial...
Abstract Background One of the most recent innovations in bone augmentation surgery is represented by computer-aided-design/computer-aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) customized titanium meshes, which can be used to restore vertical bone defects before implant-prosthetic rehabilitations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness/reliability of this technique in a consecutive series of cases. ...
Abstract Background The bond strength of resin composites to dentin was reported to be related to either the remaining dentin thickness (RDT) or bleaching treatment. However, information is limited regarding the effects of RDT on the bond strength of bleached dentin. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of RDT on the microshear bond strength (μSBS) of resin cement to bleached dentin. ...
Publication date: Available online 5 August 2020Source: TalantaAuthor(s): Yueyuan Zhang, Paul L. Dawson, Timothy W. Hanks, Julie K. Northcutt, Tzuen-Rong Tzeng, William T. Pennington
Publication date: Available online 4 August 2020Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryAuthor(s): Patrick Nierlich, Florian K. Enzmann, Peter Metzger, Werner Dabernig, Manuela Aspalter, Fatema Akhavan, Wolfgang Hitzl, Thomas Hölzenbein
Related Articles Virtual Reality as Distraction Analgesia for Office-Based Procedures: A Randomized Crossover-Controlled Trial. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 04;:194599820942215 Authors: Gray ML, Goldrich DY, McKee S, Schaberg M, Del Signore A, Govindaraj S, Iloreta AM Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the use of immersive and interactive virtual reality (VR) for analgesia, anxiety reduction, and overall satisfaction...
Related Articles Challenges in diagnosing head and neck cancer in primary health care. Ann Med. 2020 Aug 04;:1-20 Authors: Nieminen M, Aro K, Mäkitie A, Harlin V, Kainulainen S, Jouhi L, Atula T Abstract Background: Early diagnosis of head and neck cancer (HNC) will improve patient outcomes. The low incidence of HNC rendersits detection challenging for a general practitioner (GP) in primary health care (PHC).Patients and methods: To examine...
Related Articles "One-piece" patient-specific reconstruction plate for double-barrel fibula-based mandibular reconstruction. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Aug;49(8):1016-1019 Authors: Yang WF, Choi WS, Zhu WY, Su YX Abstract Segmental mandibular defects require reconstruction. The fibula flap serves as a versatile flap in restoring mandibular contour and bony height. With the advances in computer-aided design and additive manufacturing technology,...
Related Articles IDH2 Mutation Analysis in Undifferentiated and Poorly Differentiated Sinonasal Carcinomas for Diagnosis and Clinical Management. Am J Surg Pathol. 2020 03;44(3):396-405 Authors: Riobello C, López-Hernández A, Cabal VN, García-Marín R, Suárez-Fernández L, Sánchez-Fernández P, Vivanco B, Blanco V, López F, Franchi A, Llorente JL, Hermsen MA Abstract A large number of tumor types arise from the mucosa of the sinonasal cavities....
Abstract Congenital and hereditary cystic lesions of the abdomen are relatively rare. Correct diagnosis is critical as they may simulate several other benign and malignant acquired diseases of the abdomen. With the correct and appropriate use of imaging, diagnosis may be relatively straightforward and clinical management may be implemented appropriately. The purpose of this article is to describe imaging findings of common and uncommon congenital and hereditary cystic disease...
Abstract The anatomic and histologic characteristics of the nipple-areolar complex make this breast region special. The nipple-areolar complex can be affected by abnormal development and a wide spectrum of pathological conditions, many of which have unspecific clinical and radiological presentations that can present a challenge for radiologists. The nipple-areolar complex requires a specific imaging workup in which a multimodal approach is essential. Radiologists need to know...
Abstract Background and Objective Inner Ear malformations (IEMs) are common in children with hearing loss. The different types of IEMs form a unique subgroup of cochlear implant (CI) candidates. We aimed to evaluate the auditory perception outcomes of CI in children with different types of IEMs and compare them with CI users without IEMs. Methods The study included 274 CI users with and without IEMs as two groups (n = 137, each). Both groups’ chronological age at implantation and duration...
The Journal of Antibiotics, Published online: 05 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41429-020-0355-9Uncovering hidden sesquiterpene biosynthetic pathway through expression boost area-mediated productivity enhancement in basidiomycete
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a potentially fatal disease that is of great global public health concern. Objective: We explored the clinical management of inpatients with COVID-19 in Italy. Methods: A self-administered survey was sent by email to Italian physicians caring for adult patients with COVID-19. A panel of experts was selected according to their clinical curricula and their responses were analyzed. Results: A total of 1,215 physicians completed the survey questionnaire...
This report describes a patient with bilateral endogenous candida chorioretinitis. The patient had a 2-day history of bilateral blurred vision. Fundus photography revealed multiple chorioretinal infiltrations in both eyes and a parafoveal hemorrhage in the left eye. After 2 days, fundus examination showed an increased number of infiltrations and hemorrhages in both eyes and worsening vitreous inflammation. A large infiltrative intraretinal lesion and a retinal hemorrhage of the left eye were discovered...
We describe a case of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) changes in the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) in a patient that had suffered Berlin’s edema after a whiplash neck injury. The patient reported central scotoma throughout the 1-year follow-up, confirmed by visual field examination. OCTA showed FAZ enlargement of the left eye as compared to the healthy right eye in the superficial capillary layer and even more in the deep capillary layer. To the best of our knowledge, FAZ enlargement...
Abstract Quantitative mapping of deformation and elasticity in optical coherence tomography has attracted much attention of researchers during the last two decades. However, despite intense effort it took ~15 years to demonstrate optical coherence elastography (OCE) as a practically useful technique. Similarly to medical ultrasound, where elastography was first realized using the quasi‐static compression principle and later shear‐wave‐based systems were developed, in OCE these two approaches also...
Abstract Transcutaneous determination of a bone’s Raman spectrum is challenging because the type I collagen in the overlying soft tissue is spectroscopically identical to that in bone. In a previous transcutaneous study of murine tibiae, we developed a library based model called SOLD to unmix spatially‐offset Raman measurements into three spectra: a bone estimate, a soft tissue estimate, and a residual. Here, we demonstrate the value of combining the bone estimate and the residual to produce a “top...
Technology in Cancer Research &Treatment, Volume 19, Issue , January-December 2020. As one of the common cancers that threaten human life, the recurrence and metastasis of colorectal cancer seriously affect the prognosis of patients. Although new drugs and comprehensive treatments have been adopted, the current treatment effect on this tumor, especially in advanced colorectal cancer, is still not satisfactory. More and more evidence shows that tumors are likely to be a stem cell disease. In recent...
Introduction: High demand for speech-language pathology means children sometimes wait over 12 months for services, missing out on timely support. Waiting can be a time of stress, concern, and powerlessness for caregivers. Provision of information via a website may support families and encourage active waiting. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare children’s speech, intelligibility, language, and literacy outcomes, and caregivers’ satisfaction and empowerment in active versus passive waiting...