KIAA2022 nonsense mutation in a symptomatic female
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEvolution of a geneΠριν από 1 ώρα
Mutations in the *KIAA2022* gene have been implicated in non-syndromic X-linked intellectual disability. Thus far, all carrier females reported have been unaffected and genotype–phenotype correlations have not been described. Herein, we report a de novo *KIAA2022* nonsense mutation in a 17-year-old female with short stature, microcephaly, severe intellectual disability, poor speech, epilepsy, and autistic behavior. X-inactivation pattern is normal suggesting that the mutation is causing the phenotype. This report contests the current view that *KIAA2022* mutations only affect mal... περισσότερα »
α-Mannosidase I Protein Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Is Upregulated During Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 1 ώρα
Viral Immunology , Vol. 0, No. 0. from Allergy\Immunology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MyxPy2 via IFTTT
Impact of restless leg syndrome on mortality in patients on hemodialysis: still debatable
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΥπνική Άπνοια και Διαταραχές ΎπνουΠριν από 4 ώρες
The results presented by Stefanidis et al were unexpected [1], since the authors found no association between Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and increased mortality among patients on hemodialysis. We agree that this association is controversial in data from the general population. However, RLS in patients with end-stage renal disease, including those on hemodialysis, may have additional non-traditional risk factors, especially mineral and bone disorders(MBD). The literature is almost unanimous regarding patients on dialysis, showing a negative impact of RLS on clinical outcome [2, 3]...περισσότερα »
News and updates from http://ift.tt/1iomQH2
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 4 ώρες
*Selected items from the News and Latest Additions sections of http://ift.tt/1iomQH2, the world's leading palliative care website with over 30,000 members from 169 Countries.* Hot topics *Safe use and management of controlled drugs: NICE guideline consultation* NICE has published a draft guideline for consultation for the safe use and management of controlled drugs (closing 25 November 2015). The guideline covers prescribing, obtaining and supply, administration, handling, recording and monitoring. For more information, click here. *Updated resuscitation guidelines* The UK Re... περισσότερα »
In Memoriam: William M. “Bill” Beckner (1932–2015)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 5 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 559-560, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MS7ASe via IFTTT
Fungus identification
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 5 ώρες
Hi fungus identification from Infection via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1kB3ojK via IFTTT
Effects of liraglutide on left ventricular function in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΕνδοκρινολογίαΠριν από 5 ώρες
Abstract The influence of glucagon-like peptide-1 has been studied in several studies in patients with acute myocardial infarction, but not in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). We planned to evaluate the effects of liraglutide on left ventricular function in patients with NSTEMI. A total of 90 patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either liraglutide (0.6 mg for 2 days, 1.2 mg for 2 days, followed by 1.8 mg for 3 days) or placebo for 7 days. Eighty-three patients completed the trial. Transthoracic echocardiography was used to assess left ventr... περισσότερα »
Clinical and diagnostic approach to patients with hypopituitarism due to traumatic brain injury (TBI), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and ischemic stroke (IS)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΕνδοκρινολογίαΠριν από 5 ώρες
Abstract The hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction attributable to traumatic brain injury (TBI), aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and ischemic stroke (IS) has been lately highlighted. The diagnosis of TBI-induced-hypopituitarism, defined as a deficient secretion of one or more pituitary hormones, is made similarly to the diagnosis of classical hypopituitarism because of hypothalamic/pituitary diseases. Hypopituitarism is believed to contribute to TBI-associated morbidity and to functional and cognitive final outcome, and quality-of-life impairment. Each pituitary hormone mus...περισσότερα »
Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube in a menopausal woman and a pre-pubertal girl: two case reports
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 5 ώρες
IntroductionIsolated torsion of the fallopian tube without an ovarian abnormality is an uncommon event, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 1,500,000 females. Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube occurs mostly in reproductive-aged women, and is thus extremely rare in menopausal women and pre-pubertal girls.Case presentationsIn case 1, 63-year-old Japanese woman presented with a 2-day history of acute lower abdominal pain. Menopause occurred at 53 years of age. Pelvic ultrasonography showed an enlarged mass (73 × 47 mm) on the right side of her uterus. An urgent laparoscopy wa...περισσότερα »
Secondary Structure Alterations of Histones H2A and H2B in X-Irradiated Human Cancer Cells: Altered Histones Persist in Cells for at Least 24 Hours
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 554-558, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZolO via IFTTT
Low-Dose Gamma Radiation Does Not Induce an Adaptive Response for Micronucleus Induction in Mouse Splenocytes
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 533-544, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MS7xWI via IFTTT
High Levels of Dietary Supplement Vitamins A, C and E are Absorbed in the Small Intestine and Protect Nutrient Transport Against Chronic Gamma Irradiation
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 470-481, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZo5l via IFTTT
FAS Death Receptor: A Breast Cancer Subtype-Specific Radiation Response Biomarker and Potential Therapeutic Target
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 456-469, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZmdQ via IFTTT
Triptolide Mitigates Radiation-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 509-517, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MS7A4K via IFTTT
Total Body Irradiation in the “Hematopoietic” Dose Range Induces Substantial Intestinal Injury in Non-Human Primates
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 545-553, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZmdC via IFTTT
A Simple Model to Quantify Radiolytic Production following Electron Emission from Heavy-Atom Nanoparticles Irradiated in Liquid Suspensions
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 518-532, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZlXe via IFTTT
A Comparison of Kinetic Photon Cell Survival Models
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 494-508, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZkTb via IFTTT
Inhibition of Fatty Acid Synthase Sensitizes Prostate Cancer Cells to Radiotherapy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 482-493, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MS7zO9 via IFTTT
Education and Training Needs in the Radiation Sciences: Problems and Potential Solutions
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
Radiation Research, Volume 184, Issue 5, Page 449-455, November 2015. from Radiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1lrZkT1 via IFTTT
Combined Use of Anterolateral Thigh and Gluteal Fold Flaps for Complex Groin Reconstruction
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική και Επανορθωτική ΧειρουργικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
[image: image]Summary: We present a case of an epithelioid sarcoma of the right groin in which wide resection resulted in a complex groin defect involving the full thickness of the abdominal wall and the perineum. We reconstructed the defect using a combination of pedicled anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap and gluteal fold flap. The functional and aesthetic results were satisfactory. The ALT flap with a robust iliotibial tract is the flap of choice for abdominal wall reconstruction; however, the area covered by the skin island of the flap is restricted because the skin island is tether... περισσότερα »
A Rapid, Simple, Effective, and Inexpensive Reconstructed Nipple Flap Guard
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική και Επανορθωτική ΧειρουργικήΠριν από 6 ώρες
[image: image]Summary: Nipple reconstruction is a commonly performed component of breast reconstruction. A nipple reconstructed using local skin flaps requires protection from trauma. Here we describe a novel, effective, simple, rapid, inexpensive, and convenient method to protect a reconstructed nipple in the early postoperative period. from #Aesthetics via alexandrossfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1GPcyTB via IFTTT
Association study of protamine 2 ( PRM2 ) gene polymorphism with male infertility in Chinese Han population
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEvolution of a geneΠριν από 6 ώρες
Abstract Protamine 2 (PRM2), an essential nuclear protein expressed in sperm, is known to be involved in the spermatogenesis. Although *PRM2* defects have been reported to be involved in male infertility, studies for the relationship between male infertility and *PRM2* polymorphisms are inconclusive. With the purpose to determine the association of *PRM2* variant with male infertility in Chinese Han population, one single nucleotide polymorphism locus G398C in *PRM2* which might play a role in semen quality was selected and the variant frequency was analyzed in 144 idiopathic infe...περισσότερα »
Acknowledgement to reviewers
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοCell and Tissue Research by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 6 ώρες
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Impact of Chromogranin A deficiency on catecholamine storage, catecholamine granule morphology and chromaffin cell energy metabolism in vivo
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοCell and Tissue Research by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 6 ώρες
Abstract Chromogranin A (CgA) is a prohormone and granulogenic factor in neuroendocrine tissues with a regulated secretory pathway. The impact of CgA depletion on secretory granule formation has been previously demonstrated in cell culture. However, studies linking the structural effects of CgA deficiency with secretory performance and cell metabolism in the adrenomedullary chromaffin cells in vivo have not previously been reported. Adrenomedullary content of the secreted adrenal catecholamines norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (EPI) was decreased 30–40 % in *Chga*-KO mice. Quan...περισσότερα »
Tyrosine hydroxylase immunoreactivity is common in the enteric nervous system in teleosts
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοCell and Tissue Research by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 6 ώρες
Abstract Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) is the rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of catecholamines and TH immunoreactivity is indicative of cells synthesising either adrenaline/noradrenaline or dopamine. In this study, the distribution of TH immunoreactivity was examined in two distantly related teleost species, zebrafish (*Danio rerio*) and shorthorn sculpin (*Myoxocephalus scorpius*). In both species, TH-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies and varicose nerve fibres were common in the myenteric plexus of the intestine. However, no TH-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies were seen in the s... περισσότερα »
To serve and to protect: the role of decidual innate immune cells on human pregnancy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοCell and Tissue Research by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 6 ώρες
Abstract The maternal–fetal interface undergoes dynamic changes that promote successful development of the embryo/fetal allograft during pregnancy. This immune privilege of the conceptus is mediated through local and systemic cellular responses. In species in which endometrial decidualization accompanies pregnancy, unique immune cell niches are found. Many studies have addressed the enigmatic roles of uterine (u)NK cells as killers and helpers because they are frequently found in the uterine lining and decidua of normal and pathological pregnancies. Accumulating evidence indicates ...περισσότερα »
NIAC Lecture_Dr. William D. Shannon, PhD, MBA
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΝοσολογίαΠριν από 7 ώρες
Dr. William Shannon, Professor of Biostatistics in Medicine, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Division of Biostatistics. Dr. Shannon has a Ph.D. in Biostatistics and divides his time between research and consulting. His research interests include classification and clustering of biomedical data, large database analyses, data mining, and statistical computing. Recent research activities have been focused on developing new classification and computational methods for the analysis of gene chip data and multiple aligned protein sequence data. His consulting activities involve an... περισσότερα »
The effect of radiation-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) on the structural and functional properties of yeast alcohol dehydrogenase (YADH)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΠαθολοΑνατομίαΠριν από 7 ώρες
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Respiratory consequences of N95-type Mask usage in pregnant healthcare workers—a controlled clinical study
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 7 ώρες
Background: Outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases have led to guidelines recommending the routine use of N95 respirators for healthcare workers, many of whom are women of childbearing age. The respiratory effects of prolonged respirator use on pregnant women are unclear although there has been no definite evidence of harm from past use. Methods: We conducted a two-phase controlled clinical study on healthy pregnant women between 27 to 32 weeks gestation. In phase I, energy expenditure corresponding to the workload of routine nursing tasks was determined. In phase II, pulmonary... περισσότερα »
Perspectives of clinical microbiologists on antimicrobial stewardship programmes within NHS trusts in England
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 7 ώρες
Background: The Antimicrobial Self-Assessment Toolkit for NHS Trusts (ASAT) was developed in England by a National Pharmacist Reference Group of an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections (ARHAI), in conjunction with the Department of Health. It is intended to identify and evaluate interventions for the promotion and implementation hospital-based antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs). ASAT v16 was produced by iterative validity testing with end-users utilising a sequential exploratory strategy. It was highlighted...περισσότερα »
Update on psoriasis immunopathogenesis and targeted immunotherapy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 8 ώρες
Abstract Over recent years, significant progress has been made in characterisation of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms in psoriasis, a common cutaneous disease that is associated with major systemic co-morbidity and reduced life expectancy. Basic science discoveries have informed the design of novel therapeutic approaches, many of which are now under evaluation in late-stage clinical trials. Here we describe the complex interplay between immune cell types and cytokine networks that acts within self-perpetuating feedback loops to drive cutaneous inflammation in psoriasis. Geneti...περισσότερα »
The role of innate immune signaling in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis and consequences for treatments
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 8 ώρες
Abstract The skin is the largest organ at the interface between the environment and the host. Consequently, the skin plays a central role in mounting effective host defense. In addition to pathogens, the microbiota and the host immune system are in permanent contact and communication via the skin. Consequences of this permanent interaction are a unique and partly symbiotic relationship, a tight interdependence between these partners, and also a functional "setting the clock," in which, in the healthy steady state, an induction of protective responses to pathogens is guaranteed. At ... περισσότερα »
The Effect of Anesthetic Choice (Sevoflurane Versus Desflurane) and Neuromuscular Management on Speed of Airway Reflex Recovery.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAnaesthesiologyΠριν από 9 ώρες
BACKGROUND: Nonintubated patients receiving sevoflurane have slower protective airway reflex recovery after anesthesia compared with patients receiving desflurane. We asked whether this difference would remain significant among intubated patients receiving rocuronium or whether the impact of variable neuromuscular recovery would predominate and thus minimize differences between anesthetics. METHODS: After obtaining written informed consent, patients were randomly assigned to receive sevoflurane (n = 41) or desflurane (n = 40), with neuromuscular monitoring by quantitative train-of-f...περισσότερα »
Cyclin' out of gear: Malaria parasites grinding to a halt
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 11 ώρες
Scientists from The University of Nottingham have uncovered the role of cyclin -- the protein molecule that drives the growth of malaria within mosquitoes. from Infection via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MNwHtK via IFTTT
Merozoite surface protein-1 genetic diversity in Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium brasilianum from Brazil
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 11 ώρες
Background: The merozoite surface protein 1 (MSP1) gene encodes the major surface antigen of invasive forms of the Plasmodium erythrocytic stages and is considered a candidate vaccine antigen against malaria. Due to its polymorphisms, MSP1 is also useful for strain discrimination and consists of a good genetic marker. Sequence diversity in MSP1 has been analyzed in field isolates of three human parasites: P. falciparum, P. vivax, and P. ovale. However, the extent of variation in another human parasite, P. malariae, remains unknown. This parasite shows widespread, uneven distributi... περισσότερα »
A considerable proportion of CRF01_AE strains in China originated from circulating intrasubtype recombinant forms (CIRF)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 11 ώρες
Background: In this study, the prevalence of HIV-1 CRF01_AE intrasubtype recombinants in China is estimated and their contributions to the epidemic are explored. Methods: Available HIV-1 complete genomes of CRF01_AE were retrieved from the HIV database. The two alignments were evaluated with RDP3. Recombinants were defined as cases in which the recombination signal was supported by at least 3 methods with P-values of ≤0.05 after Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons implemented in RDP3. Phylogenetic analysis was performed to further investigate the role of intrasubtype re...περισσότερα »
Evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of ELISA against Widal test for typhoid diagnosis in endemic population of Kathmandu
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 11 ώρες
Background: Widal test, which has poor predictive outcomes in predominant typhoid population, is not standard enough to predict accurate diagnosis. This study aims to compare the diagnostic accuracy of Widal test to ELISA using blood culture as gold standard. Methods: The blood samples were collected in Capital Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal from febrile patients having ≥48 h fever in 3 years study period for blood culture, Widal test and IgG-IgM ELISA. Results: Amongst 1371 febrile cases, 237 were Salmonella typhi positive to blood culture and 71.4 % typhoid fever patient were of 46–... περισσότερα »
Tracking social contact networks with online respondent-driven detection: who recruits whom?
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 11 ώρες
Background: Transmission of respiratory pathogens in a population depends on the contact network patterns of individuals. To accurately understand and explain epidemic behaviour information on contact networks is required, but only limited empirical data is available. Online respondent-driven detection can provide relevant epidemiological data on numbers of contact persons and dynamics of contacts between pairs of individuals. We aimed to analyse contact networks with respect to sociodemographic and geographical characteristics, vaccine-induced immunity and self-reported symptoms. ...περισσότερα »
How to put your best self forward in plastic surgery residency interviews.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική και Επανορθωτική ΧειρουργικήΠριν από 11 ώρες
No abstract available from #Aesthetics via alexandrossfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1H4Ruc1 via IFTTT
The 'alligator mouth' or 'reflective intubation' manoeuvre? Describing and modifying the same useful technique for difficult intubation.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAnaesthesiologyΠριν από 11 ώρες
No abstract available from Anaesthesia via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1SU57Mq via IFTTT
Cold Crystalloid Perfusion Provides Cardiac Preservation Superior to Cold Storage for Donation After Circulatory Death.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 12 ώρες
Background: We previously showed that donation after circulatory death (DCD) canine hearts can be resuscitated if perfused with warm blood. However, clinical application of this technique is complex and difficult. We have developed a simplified system of cold crystalloid perfusion and compared it with standard cold storage for DCD heart preservation. Methods: Anesthetized greyhounds underwent 30 minutes DCD by withdrawal of ventilation followed by assignment to either 4 hours of perfusion (n = 6) or cold storage (n = 7). Nonpreserved hearts (n = 5) served as a normal reference group... περισσότερα »
Antithymocyte Globulins in Heart Transplantation: Rational Dosing for a Magic Potion.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 12 ώρες
No abstract available from Allergy\Immunology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1NX1DJ5 via IFTTT
Early Measurement of Indocyanine Green Clearance Accurately Predicts Short-Term Outcomes After Liver Transplantation.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 12 ώρες
Background: There are no accurate tools to predict short-term mortality or the need for early retransplantation after liver transplantation (LT). A noninvasive measurement of indocyanine green clearance, the plasma disappearance rate (PDR), has been associated with initial graft function. Methods: We evaluated the ability of PDR to predict early mortality or retransplantation after LT. In this observational prospective study, 332 LT were analyzed. Donor, recipient, and intraoperative data were investigated. The ensuing score was prospectively evaluated in a validation cohort of 77 p... περισσότερα »
The Impact of Obesity on Allograft Failure After Kidney Transplantation: A Competing Risks Analysis.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 12 ώρες
Background: The impact of pretransplant body mass index (BMI) on long-term allograft outcomes after kidney transplantation remains controversial. The conventional approach of using -Meier method to calculate the cumulative risk of death-censored allograft failure may overestimate the risk of failure especially when competing failure risks are present. Method: A retrospective cohort of adult first-time kidney transplant recipients was drawn from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network database (2001 to 2009). Based on World Health Organization obesity classification, 2 was ...περισσότερα »
Live and Heat-Killed Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7469 May Induce Modulatory Cytokines Profiles on Macrophages RAW 264.7
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΝοσολογίαΠριν από 12 ώρες
This study aimed to evaluate the capacity of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and/or its products to induce the synthesis of cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-12) by mouse macrophages (RAW 264.7). Three microorganism preparations were used: live L. rhamnosus (LLR) suspension, heat-killed L. rhamnosus (HKLR) suspension, and the supernatant of a heat-killed L. rhamnosus (SHKLR) suspension, which were cultured with macrophages (37°C, 5% CO2) for 2 h and 30 min. After that, cells were cultured for 16 h. The supernatants were used for the quantitation of cytokines, by ELISA. Th... περισσότερα »
Head and Neck Unread articles
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 12 ώρες
Head and Neck Cathepsin S Cleavage of Protease-Activated Receptor-2 on Endothelial Cells Promotes Microvascular Diabetes Complications. *Kumar Vr S, Darisipudi Mn, Steiger S, Devarapu Sk, Tato M, Kukarni Op, Mulay Sr, Thomasova D, Popper B, Demleitner J, Zuchtriegel G, Reichel C, Cohen Cd, Lindenmeyer Mt, Liapis H, Moll S, Reid E, Stitt Aw, Schott B, Gruner S, Haap W, Ebeling M, Hartmann G, Anders Hj · Sunday, November 15, 2015, 15:56* *Cathepsin S Cleavage of Protease-Activated Receptor-2 on Endothelial Cells Promotes Microvascular Diabetes Complications.* *J Am Soc Nephrol. 2015 Nov...περισσότερα »
Journal of Oncology Practice
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 12 ώρες
Journal of Oncology Practice Current Issue Changes in Medication Management After a Diagnosis of Cancer Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes [Original Contributions] Stuart, B. C., Davidoff, A. J., Erten, M. Z. · Saturday, November 14, 2015, 3:09 Purpose: A new cancer diagnosis commonly initiates a cascade of health care decisions that have potentially important consequences for management of other chronic conditions such as diabetes. We sought to determine whether a new cancer diagnosis is associated with changes in medication adherence among Medicare beneficiaries with diabete... περισσότερα »
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 12 ώρες
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology Magnetic resonance imaging for prostate bed radiotherapy planning: An inter- and intra-observer variability study Maroie Barkati, Dany Simard, Daniel Taussky, Guila Delouya · Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:43 Abstract Introduction We assessed the inter- and intra-observer variability in contouring the prostate bed for radiation therapy planning using MRI compared with computed tomography (CT). Methods We selected 15 patients with prior radical prostatectomy. All had CT and MRI simulation for planning purposes. Image fusions were done bet...περισσότερα »
Head and Neck on PubMed
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 13 ώρες
Head and Neck Residents' corner May 2013. sQUIZ your knowledge! Nevus comedonicus. *Buder K, Hamm H · Friday, November 13, 2015, 15:54* *Related Articles* *Residents' corner May 2013. sQUIZ your knowledge! Nevus comedonicus.* *Eur J Dermatol. 2013 May-Jun;23(3):432-3* *Authors: Buder K, Hamm H* *PMID: 24394969 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]* *Tags: Head and Neck on PubMed* - - - - - Head and Neck Corrigendum to "Genetic Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease in a Population by Next-Generation Sequencing". *Høyer H, Braathen Gj, Busk Øl, Holla Øl, Svendsen M, Hilmars... περισσότερα »
Characteristics and spread to the native population of HIV-1 non-B subtypes in two European countries with high migration rate
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 13 ώρες
Background: Non-B subtypes account for at least 50 % of HIV-1 infections diagnosed in Belgium and Luxembourg. They are considered to be acquired through heterosexual contacts and infect primarily individuals of foreign origin. Information on the extent to which non-B subtypes spread to the local population is incomplete. Methods: Pol and env gene sequences were collected from 410 non-subtype B infections. Profound subtyping was performed using 5 subtyping tools and sequences of both pol and env. Demographic information, disease markers (viral load, CD4 count) and viral characteris... περισσότερα »
The High-Risk Age Window After Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Modeling Allograft Loss Using Mathematical Tools.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 13 ώρες
No abstract available from Allergy\Immunology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1NzOGQP via IFTTT
Donor-antigen Inoculation in the Testis Promotes Skin Allograft Acceptance Induced by Conventional Costimulatory Blockade via Induction of CD8 + CD122+ and CD4 + CD25+ Regulatory T Cells.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 13 ώρες
Background: Immune responses are somewhat suppressed in immune privileged sites, including the testes, which provide a preexisting opportunity to prolong allograft survival. Previous studies have shown that intratesticular islet allografts enjoy extended survival even without any immunosuppression. However, it is unknown if testicular immune privilege can be exploited to prolong the survival of a solid allograft, including the skin, because it is impractical to implant a solid tissue in human testes. Methods: To immunize recipient mice, splenocytes from BALB/c mice were injected int... περισσότερα »
Evolution and Determinants of Health-Related Quality-of-Life in Kidney Transplant Patients Over the First 3 Years After Transplantation.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοAllergy Rhinology Immunology AsthmaΠριν από 13 ώρες
Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) usually improved after kidney transplantation; however, a non-negligible number of patients did not benefit from transplantation in HRQOL. The aims of this cohort study were to describe the evolution of HRQOL in kidney transplant recipients to search for subgroups with distinct time profiles and to investigate these determinants. Methods: Three hundred thirty-seven adult patients were followed up from 1 to 36 months after kidney transplantation. Each patient completed repeated HRQOL assessments (median, 5; range, 2-9). K-means for l...περισσότερα »
Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, Vol. 64, Issue 12 - New Issue Alert
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOnline Medical Journals by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 13 ώρες
If this email is not displayed correctly, please click here to read this table of contents online. New Issue Alert 11/16/2015 Dear Alexandros Sfakianakis, We are pleased to deliver your requested table of contents alert for *Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy*. Volume 64 Number 12 is now available online. Important news Save the date: Fusion Conference Limited *Cancer Immunotherapies Conference*, 28 Feb 16 - 02 Mar 16, Cancun, Mexico. New approaches to cancer and what the future holds. REGISTER by 11 Dec 2015. In this issue Original Article Regulatory T cells, inherited variati... περισσότερα »
Polysomnography in Detecting Sleep Bruxism
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Comparative Capabilities of Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Criteria, and Saturday, November 14, 2015, 3:19 Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic capability of signs and symptoms of sleep bruxism (SB) as per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) criteria and a diagnostic grading system proposed by international experts for assessing SB. Methods: The study was conducted in three phases (interview, physical examination, and sleep studies). Subjects were asked about self-reported tooth grinding sounds occurring during sleep, muscle fatigue, ... περισσότερα »
Predictors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Polysomnography
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine after a Technically Inadequate or Normal Home Sleep Test Saturday, November 14, 2015, 3:19 Study Objectives: Home sleep testing (HST) is an accepted alternative to polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in high-risk populations. Clinical guidelines recommend PSG in cases where the HST is technically inadequate (TI) or fails to establish the diagnosis of OSA in patients with high pretest probability. This retrospective study evaluated predictors of OSA on PSG within patients who had a TI or normal HST. Methods: Electron...περισσότερα »
Clinical and Polysomnography Measures Corrected for CPAP Use
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Relationship between Saturday, November 14, 2015, 3:19 Objectives: The changes in patient-reported measures of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) burden are largely discordant with the change in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and other polysomnography measures before and after treatment. For patients treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), some investigators have theorized that this discordance is due in part to the variability in CPAP use. We aim to test the hypothesis that patient-reported outcomes of CPAP treatment have stronger corre... περισσότερα »
Sleep Apnea in Patients with and without a Right-to-Left Shunt
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Sleep Apnea in Patients with and without a Right-to-Left Shunt Saturday, November 14, 2015, 3:19 Objectives: To assess the presence of right-to-left shunting (RLS) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and compare clinical characteristics and parameters of the sleep studies of patients with and without RLS. Background: The most common cause of RLS is due to intermittent flow through a patent foramen ovale (PFO). PFO occurs more frequently in patients with OSA and may be involved in the exacerbation of OSA. Methods: Patients with an abnorm...περισσότερα »
The Barcelona Sleepiness Index is a simple, brief instrument for measuring subjective EDS in SDB
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine The Barcelona Sleepiness Index: A New Instrument to Assess Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Sleep Disordered Breathing Saturday, November 14, 2015, 3:19 Study Objectives: To develop the Barcelona Sleepiness Index (BSI), an interviewer-administered instrument for assessing excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) that correlates well with objective measures of EDS and which is sensitive to change with treatment. Methods: (1) Generation of a preliminary item list: Fifty-three consecutive SDB patients complaining of EDS ... περισσότερα »
Roles of interleukin (IL)-6 gene polymorphisms, serum IL-6 levels, and treatment in obstructive sleep apnea
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Latest Results for Sleep and Breathing : a meta-analysis Saturday, November 14, 2015, 5:00 AbstractBackground Inconsistent results regarding the relationship between interleukin (IL)-6 gene polymorphisms, serum IL-6 levels, and the treatment in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have been reported. This meta-analysis assessed the associations between IL-6 gene polymorphisms and OSA susceptibility, IL-6 levels in OSA, and CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and T&A (tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy) therapy for IL-6 in OSA. Methods Studies regarding IL-6 polymorphisms, serum IL-6 level... περισσότερα »
The sleep clinical record (SCR) in the follow-up of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after treatment
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Latest Results for Sleep and Breathing Use of the sleep clinical record in the follow-up of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after treatment Saturday, November 14, 2015, 5:00 AbstractPurpose The aim of our study was to evaluate the utility of the sleep clinical record (SCR) in the follow-up of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after treatment. Methods SCR was completed and overnight polysomnography (PSG) was performed in all enrolled children (T0), with SCR considered positive for scores ≥6.5, as previously validated. Patients underwent adenotonsillectomy (T&A), ra...περισσότερα »
Right hemisphere (RH) neuroanatomical correlates of lexical–semantic deficits that predict narrative comprehension in adults with RH brain damage
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Online First Voxel-Based Lesion Symptom Mapping of Coarse Coding and Suppression Deficits in Patients With Right Hemisphere Damage Yang Y, Tompkins Ca, Meigh Km, Et Al. · Thursday, November 12, 2015, 20:30 Purpose This study examined right hemisphere (RH) neuroanatomical correlates of lexical–semantic deficits that predict narrative comprehension in adults with RH brain damage. Coarse semantic coding and suppression deficits were related to lesions by voxel-based lesion symptom mapping. Method Participants were 20 adults with RH cerebrovascu... περισσότερα »
Functional Communication in Aphasia
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Online First Using Virtual Technology to Promote Functional Communication in Aphasia: Preliminary Evidence From Interactive Dialogues With Human and Virtual Clinicians Kalinyak-fliszar M, Martin N, Keshner E, Et Al. · Purpose We investigated the feasibility of using a virtual clinician (VC) to promote functional communication abilities of persons with aphasia (PWAs). We aimed to determine whether the quantity and quality of verbal output in dialogues with a VC would be the same or greater than those with a human clinician (HC). Method Fou...περισσότερα »
Behavior, Social Competence, and Voice Disorders
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Voice in Childhood and Adolescence *Source:*Journal of Voice Author(s): Lívia Lima Krohling, Kely Maria Pereira de Paula, Mara Suzana Behlau Objectives/Hypothesis This study aimed to verify the relationships among voice change complaints, indicators of competence, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Study Design This is a prospective study. Methods A sample of 103 parents/guardians completed the Child Behavior Checklist for ages 6–18 years. The mean age and gender were very similar between the participants with and without voice complaints. Results Regarding the co...περισσότερα »
Familial Sulcus Vergeture,True Sulcus Vocalis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Journal of Voice : Further Evidence for Congenital Origin of Type 2 Sulcus Solomon Husain, Lucian Sulica · Saturday, November 14, 2015, 7:27 A 29-year-old otherwise healthy woman presented with a lifetime history of hoarseness because it had begun to interfere with her career. Examination of both the woman and her 60-year-old father revealed bilateral sulcus vergeture, without inflammation or lesions attributable to phonotrauma. The woman responded well to injection augmentation; the father declined treatment. Combined with existing descriptions of other family groupings, all with sul...περισσότερα »
Induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent radio-chemotherapy versus concurrent radio-chemotherapy alone
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Radiotherapy and Oncology as treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC): A meta-analysis of randomized trials Wilfried Budach, Edwin Bölke, Kai Kammers, Peter Arne Gerber, Klaus Orth, Stephan Gripp, Christiane Matuschek · Sunday, November 15, 2015, 6:09 Induction chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin and 5 FU (TPF) before radiotherapy (RT) or radio-chemotherapy (RT-CHX) has been shown to improve overall survival (OS) compared to induction chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5 FU in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNS... περισσότερα »
Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Causing Mitral Valve Papillary Muscle Rupture
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Case Reports in Pediatrics A Case of Tiffany Tamse, Avind Rampersad, Alejandro Jordan-villegas, And Jill Ireland · Thursday, November 12, 2015, 12:12 Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (IHES) is a rare disease that can be difficult to diagnose as the differential is broad. This disease can cause significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Our patient is a 17-year-old adolescent female who presented with nonspecific symptoms of abdominal pain and malaise. She was incidentally found to have hypereosinophilia of 16,000 on complete blood count and nonspecific colitis and p... περισσότερα »
Adverse effect of bisphosphonates therapy in fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
Odontoiatric perspectives and osteonecrosis of the jaw as a possible adverse effect of bisphosphonates therapy in fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome Daniele Tessaris1 / Patrizia Matarazzo1 / Roberto Lala1 / Patrizia Defabianis2 1Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children Hospital, Turin, Italy 2Dental School, Section of Paediatric, Dentistry, University of Turin, Turin, Italy Corresponding author: Daniele Tessaris, MD, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University of Turin, Regina Margherita C...περισσότερα »
Ridaforolimus and MK-0752 in patients with advanced solid tumours
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
European Journal of Cancer Results of a phase 1 trial combining Sunday, November 15, 2015, 21:40 Publication date: September 2015 *Source:*European Journal of Cancer, Volume 51, Issue 14 Author(s): S.A. Piha-Paul, P.N. Munster, A. Hollebecque, G. Argilés, O. Dajani, J.D. Cheng, R. Wang, A. Swift, A. Tosolini, S. Gupta Background The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase-B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K-AKT-mTOR) signalling pathway is aberrantly activated in several cancers. Notch signalling maintains cell proliferation, growth and metabolism in part by driving the PI3K path... περισσότερα »
Thymoma and thymic carcinoma in children and adolescents
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
European Journal of Cancer : A report from the European Cooperative Study Group for Pediatric Rare Tumors (EXPeRT) Sunday, November 15, 2015, 21:40 Publication date: November 2015 *Source:*European Journal of Cancer, Volume 51, Issue 16 Author(s): Teresa Stachowicz-Stencel, Daniel Orbach, Ines Brecht, Dominik Schneider, Ewa Bien, Anna Synakiewicz, Julien Rod, Andrea Ferrari, Giovanni Cecchetto, Gianni Bisogno Background Thymomas and thymic carcinomas belong to a group of thymic epithelial tumours arising from the anterior mediastinum and, are extremely rare in children in which no ther... περισσότερα »
Neoplasms of histiocytic and dendritic cell origin, including follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS), histiocytic sarcoma (HS) and interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma (IDCS),
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 14 ώρες
European Journal of Cancer Impact of surgery, radiation and systemic therapy on the outcomes of patients with dendritic cell and histiocytic sarcomas Sunday, November 15, 2015, 21:40 Publication date: November 2015 *Source:*European Journal of Cancer, Volume 51, Issue 16 Author(s): Mrinal Gounder, Ved Desai, Deborah Kuk, Narasimhan Agaram, Maria Arcila, Benjamin Durham, Mary L. Keohan, Mark A. Dickson, Sandra P. D’Angelo, Neerav Shukla, Craig Moskowitz, Ariela Noy, Robert G. Maki, Diego Adrianzen Herrera, Armando Sanchez, Anita Krishnan, Andrew Pourmoussa, Li-Xuan Qin, William D. Tap B... περισσότερα »
Sphingolipids in High Fat Diet and Obesity-Related Diseases
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 14 ώρες
Nutrient oversupply associated with a high fat diet (HFD) significantly alters cellular metabolism, and specifically including sphingolipid metabolism. Sphingolipids are emerging as bioactive lipids that play key roles in regulating functions, in addition to their traditional roles as membrane structure. HFD enhances de novo sphingolipid synthesis and turnover of sphingolipids via the salvage pathway, resulting in the generation of ceramide, and more specifically long chain ceramide species. Additionally, HFD elevates sphingomyelin and sphingosine-1 phosphate (S1P) levels in sever... περισσότερα »
Caffeine Mitigates Lung Inflammation Induced by Ischemia-Reperfusion of Lower Limbs in Rats
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 14 ώρες
Reperfusion of ischemic limbs can induce inflammation and subsequently cause acute lung injury. Caffeine, a widely used psychostimulant, possesses potent anti-inflammatory capacity. We elucidated whether caffeine can mitigate lung inflammation caused by ischemia-reperfusion (IR) of the lower limbs. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated to receive IR, IR plus caffeine (IR + Caf group), sham-operation (Sham), or sham plus caffeine ( in each group). To induce IR, lower limbs were bilaterally tied by rubber bands high around each thigh for 3 hours followed by reperfusi...περισσότερα »
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 14 ώρες
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology Magnetic resonance imaging for prostate bed radiotherapy planning: An inter- and intra-observer variability study Maroie Barkati, Dany Simard, Daniel Taussky, Guila Delouya · Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:43 Abstract Introduction We assessed the inter- and intra-observer variability in contouring the prostate bed for radiation therapy planning using MRI compared with computed tomography (CT). Methods We selected 15 patients with prior radical prostatectomy. All had CT and MRI simulation for planning purposes. Image fusions were done bet...περισσότερα »
Microbial mats in an Antarctic lake vary with oxygen and light availability
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 15 ώρες
Biofilms are important in many nonmedical aspects of life – they contaminate cargo ships, food processing centers (including your kitchen), as well as occur naturally in many environmental settings. These environmental settings can be as benign as pond scum or as extreme as the hot springs of Yo... from Infection via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1WVWpmq via IFTTT
Extracellular DNA contributes to biofilm antibiotic resistance via pH modulation
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 15 ώρες
Biofilms – the bane of dentists and cargo ships alike – are a form of surface-attached microbial growth that is especially hardy. The cellular community not only changes its genetic expression patterns to increase resiliency under harsh conditions such as chemical or immunological attack, but th... from Infection via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1WVWp60 via IFTTT
Head and Neck 32 Unread articles
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 15 ώρες
Head and Neck Disease-free survival after salvage therapy for recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. *Joseph Aw, Guo T, Hur K, Xie Y, Yin L, Califano Ja, Ha Pk, Quon H, Richmon Jd, Eisele Dw, Agrawal N, Fakhry C · Friday, November 13, 2015, 15:54* *Disease-free survival after salvage therapy for recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.* *Head Neck. 2015 Nov 11;* *Authors: Joseph AW, Guo T, Hur K, Xie Y, Yin L, Califano JA, Ha PK, Quon H, Richmon JD, Eisele DW, Agrawal N, Fakhry C* *AbstractBACKGROUND: Factors associated with disease-free survival (DFS) after salva...περισσότερα »
Head and Neck on PubMed
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 15 ώρες
Head and Neck Diffusion-Weighted MRI in the Assessment of Early Treatment Response in Patients with Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Comparison with Morphological and PET/CT Findings. *Martins Eb, Chojniak R, Kowalski Lp, Nicolau Ur, Lima En, Bitencourt Ag · Friday, November 13, 2015, 15:54* *Diffusion-Weighted MRI in the Assessment of Early Treatment Response in Patients with Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Comparison with Morphological and PET/CT Findings.* *PLoS One. 2015;10(11):e0140009* *Authors: Martins EB, Chojniak R, Kowalski LP, Nicolau UR, Lima EN, ... περισσότερα »
Pharmacognosy Magazine (Phcog Mag)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOnline Medical Journals by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
In vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects and cytotoxic activity of Albizia antunesiana extracts *Talent Chipiti, Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim, Moganavelli Singh, Md. Shahidul Islam* Pharmacognosy Magazine 2015 11(44):231-236 Context: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, and its incidence is tremendously increasing globally. Decreasing postprandial hyperglycemia by retarding glucose absorption through inhibiting carbohydrates digesting enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) is one of many approaches used for the management of this disease.Objectives: The leaf and...περισσότερα »
Diagnosis and treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
European Journal of Cancer . European consensus-based interdisciplinary guideline Sunday, November 15, 2015, 21:40 Publication date: November 2015 *Source:*European Journal of Cancer, Volume 51, Issue 16 Author(s): Celeste Lebbe, Jürgen C. Becker, Jean-Jacques Grob, Josep Malvehy, Veronique del Marmol, Hubert Pehamberger, Ketty Peris, Philippe Saiag, Mark R. Middleton, Lars Bastholt, Alessandro Testori, Alexander Stratigos, Claus Garbe Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare tumour of the skin of neuro-endocrine origin probably developing from neuronal mechanoreceptors. A collaborative g... περισσότερα »
Localised extranodal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type : Concurrent Etoposide, Steroid, High-dose Ara-C and Platinum chemotherapy with radiation therapy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
European Journal of Cancer Concurrent Etoposide, Steroid, High-dose Ara-C and Platinum chemotherapy with radiation therapy in localised extranodal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type Sunday, November 15, 2015, 21:40 Publication date: November 2015 *Source:*European Journal of Cancer, Volume 51, Issue 16 Author(s): Jean-Marie Michot, Renaud Mazeron, Alina Danu, Julien Lazarovici, David Ghez, Anna Antosikova, Christophe Willekens, Ali N. Chamseddine, Veronique Minard, Peggy Dartigues, Jacques Bosq, Patrice Carde, Serge Koscielny, Stéphane De Botton, Christophe Ferme, Theodore... περισσότερα »
Advanced solid tumours : Daily afatinib, an irreversible ErbB family blocker, in combination with weekly paclitaxel
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
European Journal of Cancer A phase I study of daily afatinib, an irreversible ErbB family blocker, in combination with weekly paclitaxel in patients with advanced solid tumours Sunday, November 15, 2015, 21:40 Publication date: November 2015 *Source:*European Journal of Cancer, Volume 51, Issue 16 Author(s): A. Suder, J.E. Ang, F. Kyle, D. Harris, S. Rudman, R. Kristeleit, F. Solca, M. Uttenreuther-Fischer, K. Pemberton, K. Pelling, D. Schnell, J. de Bono, J. Spicer Background This phase I study evaluated afatinib, an irreversible ErbB family blocker, plus paclitaxel in patients with ad... περισσότερα »
Early-onset periodontitis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Journal of Orofacial Sciences Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: Clinical presentation and literature review Oo Soyele · Monday, November 16, 2015, 3:24 *OO Soyele, AO Taiwo* Journal of Orofacial Sciences 2015 7(1):54-58 Background: Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterized by a diffused palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and severe early-onset periodontitis. Although the exact pathogenesis of this syndrome is still unknown, however, it has been linked to mutations in the cathepsin C gene. Case report: This paper is a clinical presentation of a 12-year... περισσότερα »
Chronic autoimmune atrophic gastritis: Gastro-esophageal reflux and antisecretory drugs
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
The European Gastrointestinal Motility Society Gastro-esophageal reflux and antisecretory drugs use among patients with chronic autoimmune atrophic gastritis: a study with pH-impedance monitoring A. Tenca, S. Massironi, D. Pugliese, D. Consonni, A. Mauro, F. Cavalcoli, M. Franchina, M. Spampatti, D. Conte, R. Penagini · Monday, November 16, 2015, 3:29 Abstract Background Patients with chronic autoimmune atrophic gastritis (CAAG) often refer digestive symptoms and are prescribed antisecretory medications. Aims were to investigate: (i) gastro-esophageal reflux (GER), (ii) psychopathologi... περισσότερα »
Primary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) of thyroid
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Case Reports in Pathology Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Thyroid: A Rare Entity Rahulkumar N. Chavan, Bhargav Chikkala, Cinjini Biswas, Somak Biswas, And Diptendra Kumar Sarkar · Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:42 Primary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) of thyroid is an extremely rare malignancy of thyroid. Herewith, we describe a case report of female patient who presented with neck swelling; FNAC misdiagnosed it as papillary carcinoma of thyroid but, after resection, biopsy revealed it to be a case of squamous cell carcinoma of thyroid. After extensive investigations no possible pr... περισσότερα »
Oral Myiasis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Case Reports in Pathology Caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax in a Disabled Person José Pereira Novo-neto, Fabiano De Sant’ana Dos Santos, Ana Emília Farias Pontes, Fernando Salimon Ribeiro, Fábio Luiz Ferreira Scannavino, And Alex Tadeu Martins ·Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:42 Myiasis is a parasitic disease caused by developing maggots of fly species, which can infect humans. Patients with special needs, especially those with severe neuropsychomotor limitations, may have oral manifestations of this disease. Here, we present a clinical case in which a disabled person was affected by o... περισσότερα »
An Isolated Phlebolith on the Lip
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Case Reports in Pathology : An Unusual Case and Review of the Literature Gabriela De Morais Gouvêa Lima, Renata Mendonça Moraes, Ana Sueli Rodrigues Cavalcante, Yasmin Rodarte Carvalho, And Ana Lia Anbinder · Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:42 Background. Calcified thrombi are a common finding, especially in the pelvic veins. There are generally multiple thrombi, and they are generally associated with vascular malformations. Design. Herein we report a rare case of a single labial phlebolith, not associated with any other vascular lesion. We aim to alert clinicians to the possibility of ...περισσότερα »
Tracheal Diverticulum
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Case Reports in Pathology : A Unique Case with Intraoperative Morphologic Assessment Rohini Chennuri, Pavithra Dissanayake, Urjeet A. Patel, And Gabor Tarjan · Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:42 There are rare case reports of tracheal diverticula or paratracheal air cysts. These cases, however, were reported mostly as incidental sonographic or radiologic findings without histologic confirmation. Furthermore, the handful of studies that describe this entity histopathologically report only cases in patients with prior respiratory symptoms. Here, we report a rare case of an asymptomatic 60... περισσότερα »
EBV associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and EBV-positive T cell lymphoproliferative disease of childhood
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Case Reports in Pathology Clonal CD8+ T Lymphocytic Proliferation and Karyotypical Abnormalities in an EBV Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Jiehao Zhou, Dehua Wang, And Mehdi Nassiri · Monday, November 16, 2015, 12:42 EBV associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and EBV-positive T cell lymphoproliferative disease of childhood share many histologic and clinical features, which sometimes makes it very difficult to render a definitive diagnosis. In this report, we present a 16-year-old male who developed symptoms clinically consistent with EBV associated hematophagocyti... περισσότερα »
Flexible Bronchoscopic Cryoextraction in Patients With Non-neoplasm Tracheobronchial Obstruction
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology - Most Popular Articles Safety and Clinical Utility of Flexible Bronchoscopic Cryoextraction in Patients With Non-neoplasm Tracheobronchial Obstruction: A Retrospective Chart Review Sriratanaviriyakul, Narin; Lam, Francis; Morrissey, Brian M.; Stollenwerk, Nicholas; Schivo, Michael; Yoneda, Ken Y. · Monday, November 16, 2015, 13:15 Background: Airway obstruction from blood clots, airway secretions, and foreign bodies is a potentially life-threatening condition. Optimal management of this problem, whether by rigid or flexible bronchosc...περισσότερα »
Postoperative bronchopleural fistulas
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology - Most Popular Articles Fistula of the Stump: A Novel Approach With a “Stapled” Stent Amaral, Beatriz; Feijó, Salvato · Monday, November 16, 2015, 13:15 [image: image]Summary: Postoperative bronchopleural fistulas are serious and uncommon complications after pneumonectomy. Available therapeutic approaches are medical, endoscopic, and/or surgical. A 42-year-old man underwent left pneumonectomy. Three years later he was admitted to an intensive care unit with pneumonia of the remaining lung, severe respiratory insufficiency, and a bronc... περισσότερα »
Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Case Reports in Otolaryngology : A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature Hussein Z. Walijee, Sandeep Berry, Stuart Quine, Carol Lane, Daniel S. Morris, And Benedict Bowman · Monday, November 16, 2015, 14:38 Introduction. Inverted papilloma (IP) is an uncommon, benign yet aggressive neoplasm characterised by high recurrence rates and tendency towards malignant transformation. The majority of IP cases originate in the ethmoid region, lateral wall of the nasal fossa, and maxillary sinus. The authors report a case of an IP originating primarily from the nasolacrimal duct (NLD...περισσότερα »
Vestibular Schwannoma Treatment by LINAC Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Audiology and neurotology Vestibular Schwannoma: The Evolution of Hearing and Tumor Size in Natural Course and after Treatment by LINAC Stereotactic Radiosurgery Monday, November 16, 2015, 14:47 *Objective:* To review the natural course of tumor size and hearing during conservative management of 151 patients with unilateral vestibular schwannoma (VS), and to evaluate the same parameters for the part of the group (n = 84) who were treated by LINAC stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). *Methods:* In prospectively collected data, patients underwent MRI and complete audiovestibular tests at in...περισσότερα »
Bilateral glossopharyngeal neuropathy following chemo and radiation therapy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation for a primitive neuroectodermal tumour G. M. Heir, M. Masterson · Saturday, November 14, 2015, 14:07 Summary This case describes a young adult male patient diagnosed and treated for a primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) at 3 years of age. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy used following surgical treatment of this tumour have known neurotoxic complications, some of which have delayed onset. In this case, the patient exhibited sudden onset, persistent bilateral and deep ear pain that was consistent with a neuropathy of the glossopharyngeal nerve occu... περισσότερα »
Resistance to anticancer vaccination effect is controlled by a cancer cell-autonomous phenotype that disrupts immunogenic phagocytic removal
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Resistance to anticancer vaccination effect is controlled by a cancer cell-autonomous phenotype that disrupts immunogenic phagocytic removal: Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a well-established instigator of 'anti-cancer vaccination-effect (AVE)'. ICD has shown considerable preclinical promise, yet there remain subset of cancer patients that fail to respond to clinically-applied ICD inducers. Non-responsiveness to ICD inducers could be explained by the existence of cancer cell-autonomous, anti-AVE resistance mechanisms. However such resistance mechanisms remain poorly investigated. I... περισσότερα »
Matrix metalloproteinases and their multifaceted roles in neurodegenerative diseases
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Friends or foes: matrix metalloproteinases and their multifaceted roles in neurodegenerative diseases: Neurodegeneration is a chronic progressive loss of neuronal cells leading to deterioration of central nervous system (CNS) functionality. It has been shownthat neuroinflammation precedes neurodegeneration in various neurodegenerative diseases. Matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs), a protein family of zinc-containing endopeptidases, are essential in (neuro) inflammation and might be involved in neurodegeneration. Although MMPs are indispensable for physiological development and functioni...περισσότερα »
The relevance of scapular dysfunction in neck pain
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
The relevance of scapular dysfunction in neck pain: a brief commentary: Though our understanding of motor disorders and mechanical neck pain has advanced, the role of scapular dysfunction in mechanical neck pain remains enigmatic. The biomechanical interdependence between the neck and scapula and the potentially deleterious consequences of scapular dysfunction in the cervical region are biomechanically plausible. Yet the relevance of observed scapular dysfunction in patients with neck pain is still inadequately explained by research. However, studies invesgating the association betw...περισσότερα »
Malfunctioning of the autonomic nervous system in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Malfunctioning of the autonomic nervous system in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic literature review: Introduction: It is hypothesised that the autonomic nervous system responds differently to various stressors in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) compared with healthy controls. The goal is to systematically review the scientific literature addressing the functioning of the autonomic nervous system in patients with CFS. Materials and methods: All studies that were identified through electronic databases (PubMed and Web of Science) were screened for eli... περισσότερα »
Serum Biomarkers of (Anti)Oxidant Status
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
IJMS, Vol. 16, Pages 27378-27390: Serum Biomarkers of (Anti)Oxidant Status for Epidemiological Studies: In this review, we disclose a selection of serum/plasma biomarkers of (anti)oxidant status related to nutrition, which can be used for measurements in large-scale epidemiological studies. From personal experience, we have come to the following proposal of a set of biomarkers for nutritional intake, (anti)oxidant status, and redox status. We have selected the individual antioxidant vitamins E and A, and the carotenoids which can be measured in large series by HPLC. In addition, vit... περισσότερα »
Exacerbated and prolonged inflammation impairs wound healing and increases scarring
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Exacerbated and prolonged inflammation impairs wound healing and increases scarring: Abstract Altered inflammation in the early stage has long been assumed to affect subsequent steps of the repair process that could influence proper wound healing and remodeling. However, the lack of explicit experimental data makes the connection between dysregulated wound inflammation and poor wound healing elusive. To bridge this gap we used the established rabbit ear hypertrophic scar model for studying the causal effect of dysregulated inflammation. We induced an exacerbated and prolonged infla... περισσότερα »
Preoperative Color Doppler Ultrasonographic Examination in the Planning of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap with Capillary Perforators
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Preoperative Color Doppler Ultrasonographic Examination in the Planning of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap with Capillary Perforators: The thoracodorsal artery perforator flap with capillary perforators (TAPcp) is based on capillary perforators arising from the descending branch of the thoracodorsal artery and can overcome the weakness of the conventional TAP flap, which results in anatomical variations due to the presence of a dominant muscle or septocutaneous perforators. We applied color Doppler ultrasonography (US) to preoperatively visualize capillary perforators of the de...περισσότερα »
Xanthii Fructus inhibits allergic response in the ovalbumin-sensitized mouse allergic rhinitis model
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
Xanthii Fructus inhibits allergic response in the ovalbumin-sensitized mouse allergic rhinitis model: *Nam-Gil Gwak, Eun-Young Kim, Bina Lee, Jae-Hyun Kim, Yong-Seok Im, Ka-Yeon Lee, Chang Jun-Kum, Ho-Seok Kim, Hyun-Joo Cho, Hyuk-Sang Jung, Youngjoo Sohn* Pharmacognosy Magazine 2015 11(44):352-361 Background: Xanthii Fructus (XF) is widely used in traditional anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory Asian medicine. Allergic rhinitis is a common inflammatory disease characterized by markedly increased levels of anti-inflammatory factors and the recruitment of inflammatory cells into ...περισσότερα »
ΑΝΤΑΓΩΝΙΣΤΕΣ ΒΙΤΑΜΙΝΗΣ Κ, AβK (VKAs, Vitamin K Antagonists)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
*ΑΣΕΝΟΚΟΥΜΑΡΟΛΗ: SINTROM/ Novartis: tab 4 mg X20ΒΑΡΦΑΡΙΝΗ ΝΑΤΡΙΟΥΧΟΣ : WARFARIN/ IΦET: tab 5mg X20 MAREVAN/IΦET: tab 1 mg x 100Οι ΑβΚ πρέπει να χορηγούνται όσο το δυνατόν συντομότερα και κατά προτίμηση την ίδια μέρα με την αρχική παρεντερική αντιπηκτική αγωγή. Δράση: Οι ανταγωνιστές της βιταμίνης Κ δημιουργούν ένα βιοχημικό παράδοξο, με την εμφάνιση αντιπηκτικής δράσης, λόγω της αναστολής των προπηκτικών [παράγοντες ΙΙ,VII, IX και X] και δυνητικά θρομβογενετικής δράσης, παραβλάπτοντας τη σύνθεση των φυσικών αναστολέων της πήξης [πρωτεΐνη C και S]. Γι’ αυτό και πρέπει επι τουλάχιστον... περισσότερα »
ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΟΡΙΑΚΟΥ ΒΑΡΟΥΣ ΗΠΑΡΙΝΕΣ (ΜΜΒΗ), Low Molecular Weight Heparine (LMWH)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 15 ώρες
ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΟΡΙΑΚΟΥ ΒΑΡΟΥΣ ΗΠΑΡΙΝΕΣ (ΜΜΒΗ), Low Molecular Weight Heparine(LMWH)Εξίσου αποτελεσματικές και ασφαλείς με την ηπαρίνη. Χορηγούνται τόσο στην περίοδο υψηλού κινδύνου, όταν απαιτείται προφύλαξη για ΦΘΕ, όσο και στην οξεία φάση της θεραπείας της ΦΘΕ σε αναμονή της πλήρους δράσης του από το στόμα κουμαρινικού. Συνήθως δεν απαιτείται εργαστηριακή παρακολούθηση της δραστικότητάς τους. Σε βραχεία χορήγηση δεν παρατηρείται θρομβοκυττοπενία (ΗΙΤ)και ο κίνδυνος οστεοπόρωσης είναι μικρότερος. Δεν συστήνεται η χρήση τους σε ασθενείς με αιμοδυναμική αστάθεια (δεν έχουν μελετηθεί) ΦΟΝΤΑΠΑ... περισσότερα »
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑπεικονιστικήΠριν από 15 ώρες
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging : 2013 - 23(4) The last time, adieu… Sanjay N Jain · Friday, November 13, 2015, 3:06 *Sanjay N Jain* Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 2015 25(4):331-331 Tags: - - - - - - Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging : 2013 - 23(4) Emerging clinical applications of PET based molecular imaging in oncology: the promising future potential for evolving personalized cancer care Vandana K Dhingra · Friday, November 13, 2015, 3:06 *Vandana K Dhingra, Abhishek Mahajan, Sandip Basu* Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 2015 25(4):332... περισσότερα »
British Cochlear Implant Group
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 15 ώρες
British Cochlear Implant Group Pitch and lexical tone perception of bilingual English-Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant recipients, hearing aid users, and normally hearing listeners. *Looi V, Teo Er, Loo J · Saturday, November 14, 2015, 2:56* *Related Articles* *Pitch and lexical tone perception of bilingual English-Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant recipients, hearing aid users, and normally hearing listeners.* *Cochlear Implants Int. 2015 Sep;16(S3):S91-S104* *Authors: Looi V, Teo ER, Loo J* *AbstractObjectives The purpose of this current study was to investigate whether pitch, le... περισσότερα »
Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Relapse and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 15 ώρες
Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Relapse and Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy that remains incurable because most patients eventually relapse or become refractory to current treatments. Although the treatments have improved, the major problem in MM is resistance to therapy. Clonal evolution of MM cells and bone marrow microenvironment changes contribute to drug resistance. Some mechanisms affect both MM cells and microenvironment, including the up- and downregulation of microRNAs and programmed death factor 1 (PD-1)/PD-L1 interaction. ... περισσότερα »
Essential Oil Composition, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antiviral Activities of Teucrium pseudochamaepitys Growing Spontaneously in Tunisia
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 15 ώρες
Molecules, Vol. 20, Pages 20426-20433: Essential Oil Composition, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antiviral Activities of Teucrium pseudochamaepitys Growing Spontaneously in Tunisia: The chemical composition, antioxidant, cytotoxic and antiviral activities of the essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation from the aerial parts of Teucrium pseudochamaepitys (Lamiaceae) collected from Zaghouan province of Tunisia are reported. The essential oil was analyzed by gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID) and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS... περισσότερα »
Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 15 ώρες
Pharmaceuticals, Vol. 8, Pages 711-757: Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants: Plant antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have evolved differently from AMPs from other life forms. They are generally rich in cysteine residues which form multiple disulfides. In turn, the disulfides cross-braced plant AMPs as cystine-rich peptides to confer them with extraordinary high chemical, thermal and proteolytic stability. The cystine-rich or commonly known as cysteine-rich peptides (CRPs) of plant AMPs are classified into families based on their sequence similarity, cysteine motifs that determine their d... περισσότερα »
The Protective Effect of Bee Venom on Fibrosis Causing Inflammatory Diseases
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΝοσολογίαΠριν από 16 ώρες
Toxins, Vol. 7, Pages 4758-4772: The Protective Effect of Bee Venom on Fibrosis Causing Inflammatory Diseases: Bee venom therapy is a treatment modality that may be thousands of years old and involves the application of live bee stings to the patient’s skin or, in more recent years, the injection of bee venom into the skin with a hypodermic needle. Studies have proven the effectiveness of bee venom in treating pathological conditions such as arthritis, pain and cancerous tumors. However, there has not been sufficient review to fully elucidate the cellular mechanisms of the anti-infl... περισσότερα »
Distinct Functions of Neutrophil in Cancer and Its Regulation
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 16 ώρες
Neutrophils are the most abundant of all white blood cells in the human circulation and are usually associated with inflammation and with fighting infections. In recent years the role immune cells play in cancer has been a matter of increasing interest. In this context the function of neutrophils is controversial as neutrophils were shown to possess both tumor promoting and tumor limiting properties. Here we provide an up-to-date review of the pro- and antitumor properties neutrophils possess as well as the environmental cues that regulate these distinct functions. from Infection ... περισσότερα »
3,5,4′-Tri-O-acetylresveratrol Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome via MAPK/SIRT1 Pathway
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 16 ώρες
The aim of the present research was to investigate the protecting effects of 3,5,4′-tri-O-acetylresveratrol (AC-Rsv) on LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Lung injuries have been evaluated by histological examination, wet-to-dry weight ratios, and cell count and protein content in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Inflammation was assessed by MPO activities and cytokine secretion in lungs and cells. The results showed that AC-Rsv significantly reduced the mortality of mice stimulated with LPS. Pretreatment of AC-Rsv attenuated LPS-induced histological changes, all... περισσότερα »
Assessment of bioabsorbable hydroxyapatite for secondary bone grafting in unilateral alveolar cleft
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 16 ώρες
Assessment of bioabsorbable hydroxyapatite for secondary bone grafting in unilateral alveolar cleft: To evaluate the utility and efficacy of bioabsorbable hydroxyapatite and collagen complex for secondary bone graft in unilateral alveolar cleft. AbstractPurpose To evaluate the utility and efficacy of bioabsorbable hydroxyapatite and collagen complex for secondary bone graft in unilateral alveolar cleft. Patients and methods From August 2013 to January 2014, 15 patients with unilateral cleft lip and alveolar cleft were enrolled and randomly assigned to two blinded groups. In group ... περισσότερα »
Ultraviolet-B protective effect of flavonoids from Eugenia caryophylata on human dermal fibroblast cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 16 ώρες
Ultraviolet-B protective effect of flavonoids from Eugenia caryophylata on human dermal fibroblast cells: *Juilee Patwardhan, Purvi Bhatt* Pharmacognosy Magazine 2015 11(44):397-406 Background: The exposure of skin to ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiations leads to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage and can induce production of free radicals which imbalance the redox status of the cell and lead to increased oxidative stress. Clove has been traditionally used for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral, and antiseptic effects. Objective: To evaluate the UV-B protect... περισσότερα »
West African Journal of Radiology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOnline Medical Journals by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 16 ώρες
Role of diffusion-weighted imaging in acute stroke management using low-field magnetic resonance imaging in resource-limited settings *Chinonye K Okorie, Godwin I Ogbole, Mayowa O Owolabi, Olufunmilola Ogun, Abiodun Adeyinka, Adesola Ogunniyi* West African Journal of Radiology 2015 22(2):61-66 A variety of imaging modalities exist for the diagnosis of stroke. Several studies have been carried out to ascertain their contribution to the management of acute stroke and to compare the benefits and limitations of each modality. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has been described as the op...περισσότερα »
Abdominal Lymphonodular Cryptococcosis in an Immunocompetent Child
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 16 ώρες
We describe our experience with an apparently immunocompetent child presenting with pyrexia of unknown origin without focal signs. Investigations revealed lymphadenopathy at lung hila, mesentery, and porta hepatis. The child had received at least two months of empiric antituberculous therapy (ATT) before she came to us. A CT-guided biopsy revealed granulomatous inflammation. PAS stain showed yeasts which stained blue with Alcian blue, suggesting C. neoformans. from Cases via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1Swxbo7 via IFTTT
Acute Superior Vestibular Nerve Failure: Three-Dimensional Video-Head-Impulse Test and Caloric Irrigation
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 16 ώρες
Prediction of Short-Term Outcome in Acute Superior Vestibular Nerve Failure: Three-Dimensional Video-Head-Impulse Test and Caloric Irrigation: This retrospective study examines acute unilateral vestibular failure (up to seven days after onset) with modern vestibular testing (caloric irrigation and video-head-impulse test, vHIT) in 54 patients in order to test if the short-term outcome of the patients depends on the lesion pattern defined by the two tests. Patients were grouped according to a pathological unilateral caloric weakness without a pathological vHIT: group I; additional a ... περισσότερα »
Pycnodysostosis with Special Emphasis on Dentofacial Characteristics
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 16 ώρες
Pycnodysostosis with Special Emphasis on Dentofacial Characteristics: Pycnodysostosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that manifests as osteosclerosis of the skeleton due to the defective osteoclasts mediated bone turnover. The diagnosis of this disorder is established on the basis of its characteristic features and must be differentially diagnosed with other bone disorders. Dental surgeons should be aware of the limitations and possible adverse oral complications such as osteomyelitis of bone in these patients. This will guide them in planning realistic treatment goals. This pap... περισσότερα »
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Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΠαθολοΑνατομίαΠριν από 18 ώρες
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Insecticide imidacloprid influences cognitive functions and alters learning performance and related gene expression in a rat model
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΠαθολοΑνατομίαΠριν από 18 ώρες
Summary The potential toxic effects of several pesticides, including imidacloprid on non-target organisms have not been clearly established. Also, the chronic effects of non-toxic doses on cognitive function in mammals are unknown. In this study, the effects of different doses of imidacloprid on learning and memory of infant and adult rats were evaluated, and the expressions of genes synthesizing proteins known to be associated with learning in brain tissues were also documented. 0.5, 2 and 8 mg/kg doses of imidacloprid were administered to newborn infant and adult Wistar albino r... περισσότερα »
Demineralized Dentin Matrix Induces Odontoblastic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοCell and Tissue Research by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 18 ώρες
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) on dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and the potential of complexes with DPSCs and DDM for mineralized tissue formation. Stem cells derived from the dental pulp of healthy pigs aged 18 months were isolated and cultured. DPSCs were incubated with alpha-minimum essential medium treated with DDM extract at 1 mg/ml (DDM1) or 10 mg/ml (DDM10). The concentrations of 3 growth factors in DDM extract was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Adhesion of DPSCs on DDM and hydroxyapatite-tricalcium ... περισσότερα »
Ketamine for prehospital trauma analgesia in a low-resource rural trauma system: a retrospective comparative study of ketamine and opioid analgesia in a ten-year cohort in Iraq
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine from Emergency Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MMgXXY via IFTTT
Initial experience with the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity with a new β-3 agonist (mirabegron) in patients with spinal cord injury
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Fall injuries in Baghdad from 2003 to 2014: results of a randomized household cluster survey
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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A randomized controlled trial of a telephone intervention for alcohol misuse with injured emergency department patients
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Clinical decision rules for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department: a research agenda
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Is the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio a potential diagnostic marker for peptic ulcer perforation? A retrospective cohort study
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine from Emergency Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1HT4tIu via IFTTT
Ultrasound guided percutaneous internal jugular vein access in neonatal intensive care unit patients
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
Journal of Pediatric Surgery from Emergency Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MMgXr7 via IFTTT
The impacts of prolonged emergency department length of stay on clinical outcomes of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction after reperfusion
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Arterial phase CT for the detection of splenic injuries in blunt trauma: Would it improve clinical outcomes
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Understanding overuse of computed tomography for minor head injury in the emergency department: a triangulated qualitative study
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Choosing wisely in emergency medicine: a national survey of emergency medicine academic chairs and division chiefs
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Comparative analysis of molecular mechanism of spinal cord injury with time based on bioinformatics data
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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The association of coffee intake with liver cancer risk is mediated by biomarkers of inflammation and hepatocellular injury: data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition from Emergency Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1HT4tbo via IFTTT
Targeting inflammation to influence mood following spinal cord injury: A randomized clinical trial
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
Journal of Neuroinflammation from Emergency Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1MMgWDp via IFTTT
Heterotopic ossification of the shoulder joint following spinal cord injury: an analysis of 21 cases after single-dose radiation therapy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Effect of decreasing county mental health services on the emergency department
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Performance characteristics of five triage tools for major incidents involving traumatic injuries to children
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 19 ώρες
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Continuous monitoring of emergency admissions of older care home residents to hospital
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 20 ώρες
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Characteristics of traumatic brain injury among accident and falling down cases
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 20 ώρες
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Acute abdominal compartment syndrome: Current diagnostic and therapeutic options
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοEmergency Medicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 20 ώρες
Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery from Emergency Medicine via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1HT4uvW via IFTTT
Chinese Journal of Neurology
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* zhong shi lu nei jing mai xi tong xue shuan xing cheng de zhen duan he zhi liao (重视颅内静脉系统血栓形成的诊断和治疗) YU Jian, ,ZENG Jinsheng ...... page:817-818 zhong guo lu nei jing mai xi tong xue shuan xing cheng zhen duan he zhi liao zhi nan 2015 (中国颅内静脉系统血栓形成诊断和治疗指南2015) ZHONG Huayixuehuishenjingbingxuefenhui, ,ZHONG Huayixuehuishenjingbingxuefenhuinaoxueguanbingxuezu ...... page:819-829 xin xi dong tai (信息动态) ...... page:829,860,865,875,886,918 zhong guo que xue xing nao xue guan bing xue guan nei jie ru zhen liao zhi nan 2015 ... περισσότερα »
Journal of Practical Radiology
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* MR types study of OCSP in acute young patients with ischemic stroke (青年急性缺血性卒中 OCSP MR 分型研究) WANG Fei, ,CHEN Wangsheng, ,CHEN Feng, ,LI Jianjun, ,LI Changqing ...... page:1581-1583,1588 MRI study of empty sella (空泡蝶鞍的 MRI 研究) GONG Shaoyong, ,Z HAO Chuqing, ,WANG Wentao, ,QIU Sheng, ,CHEN Xiangfei, ,WANG Kai,,LIU Wenqian, ,YAO Xiaoqun, ,YANG Guangfu ...... page:1584-1588 Application of susceptibility weighted imaging in evaluating the TBI severity (磁敏感加权成像在脑外伤严重程度评估中的应用价值) SONG Chengru, ,CHENG Jingliang, ,SUN Mengtian, ,... περισσότερα »
Chinese Journal of Breast Disease
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
*(Electronic Version)*. Year *2015* Issue *04* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Individualized therapy for breast cancer:a decade of improvement Louis Wing Cheong Chow, ,Wings Tjing Yung Loo, ,Qing Liu ...... page:223-230 Evaluation of the tracing effect of carbon nanoparticles and methylene blue combined with 99 Tcm-sulfur colloid in endoscopic sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer (纳米炭和亚甲蓝联合核素示踪法在腔镜乳腺癌前哨淋巴结活组织检查中的对照研究) Zhang Yongsong, ,Liang Quankun, ,Zhong Ling, ,Zhang Yi, ,Chen Li, ,Fan Linjun, ,Jiang Jun ...... page:231-235 Clinical significance of preserving inte... περισσότερα »
Chinese Journal of Dermatology
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* an ji tong wu suan guang dong li liao fa lin chuang ying yong zhuan jia gong shi (氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法临床应用专家共识) ZHONG Huayixuehuipifuxingbingxuefenhuiguangdonglizhiliaoyanjiuzhongxin ...... page:675-678 tou bu e xing zeng sheng xing wai mao gen qiao liu yi li (头部恶性增生性外毛根鞘瘤一例) LI Zuo, ,LIN Zuo, ,CHEN Yu, ,ZUO Xu ...... page:678 Cutaneous Mycobacterium haemophilum infection: two case reports (皮肤嗜血分枝杆菌感染二例研究) Chen Hao, ,Fu Meihua, ,Xu Changchun, ,Gao Wei, ,Zhang Xiaofeng, ,Sun Jianfang, ,Wang Hongsheng ...... page:679-682 wei jian z... περισσότερα »
Journal of Modern Oncology
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *22* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Isolation and identification of side population cells in human bladder cancer cell line T24 (膀胱癌细胞系 T24侧群细胞的分离及初步鉴定) Yin Bo, ,Zhang Ludan, ,Liu Gang, ,Wang Peng, ,Zhang Chao, ,Tian Baoyong, ,Song Yongsheng ...... page:3211-3214 The isolation and functional verification of tumor stem cells in pancreatic adenocarcinoma (胰腺癌干性细胞的分选及其生物学特性的初步鉴定) Wang Lei, ,Hu Chenxi, ,Xia Youyou, ,Jiang Xiaodong ...... page:3214-3217 The implications of β1 -adrenergic receptor in fat loss in cancer cachexia (肾上腺素受体β1在肿瘤恶病质脂肪消耗中的作用) Cao Don... περισσότερα »
Military Medical Journal
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
* of South China*. Year *2015* Issue *09* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* hua nan guo fang yi xue za zhi gao yue (《华南国防医学杂志》稿约) BEN Kanbianjibu ...... page:642 Allicin Suppressing the Migration and Invasion of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer A549 Cells by Targeting MMP-9 and VEGF (大蒜素抑制非小细胞肺癌A549细胞迁移侵袭能力的实验研究) MU Ying, ZHANG Yun-long, WANG Jun, Department of Lintong Sanatorium, Lanzhou Military Command of Chinese People’s Liberation Army ...... page:647-651+656 Correlation of M2-polarized Tumor-associated Macrophages and the Treatment Response of EGFR-TKIs in Patients with Advance... περισσότερα »
Central South Pharmacy
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* LRRK2 kinase inhibitors for Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病研究中LRRK2激酶抑制剂的进展) WANG Lin, YANG Jie, DU Lei, SUN Tie-min, Innovation Laboratory of Drug Research and Design, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Ministry of Education ...... page:1009-1016 Research progress of small molecule IRAK-4 inhibitors (小分子IRAK-4抑制剂的研究进展) CHEN Zhao, ZHANG Ya-lu, MA Yang, SUN Tie-min, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Innovation Laboratory of Drug Research and Design, Ministry of Education ...... page:1017-1024 huan ying ding yue 2016 nian zh... περισσότερα »
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *19* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Recent progress on the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (晚期非小细胞肺癌的治疗选择) Xiaoyan LIU, ,Junling LI ...... page:935-941 nature: bai xue bing zhi liao xin fang fa (Nature:白血病治疗新方法) ZHONG Guozhongliulinchuangbianjibu ...... page:941 Treatment after acquired resistance to EGFR-TKI of non-small cell lung cancer (表皮生长因子受体酪氨酸激酶抑制剂耐药后非小细胞肺癌治疗研究进展) Gang CHENG, ,Bin AI ...... page:942-946 zhong guo zhong liu lin chuang zheng gao qi shi (《中国肿瘤临床》征稿启事) ...... page:946 Therapeutic strategies and relevant clinical probl... περισσότερα »
China Drug Store
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year*2015* Issue *19* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* yu dian shang wu guan (与电商无关) HAO Zuo ...... page:4 ed de pan duan yu zhi liao (ED的判断与治疗) ZHAO Zhenji ...... page:10-11 rang zhi ye yao shi ting qi xiong lai " zhi ye sheng hui zhong guo zhi ye yao shi hui zhang shou yu yi shi " guo da zhuan chang ce ji (让执业药师挺起胸来"执业生辉——中国执业药师徽章授予仪式"国大专场侧记) ...... page:11-12 yan ke otc chan pin : sha pu ai si hou lai ju shang (眼科OTC产品:莎普爱思后来居上) ...... page:14 yao dian app hui gui fu wu ben zhi ping song yao app da jie du (药店APP回归服务本质评《送药APP大解读》) ZUO Zengzhi ...... page:16 bu ke hu shi ... περισσότερα »
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *09* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Single emission computed tomography of cerebral blood flow between unipolar depressed patients and bi-polar depressed patients (抑郁障碍与双相障碍脑血流灌注研究) JI Erni, ,YANG Haichen, ,LIU Tiebang, ,GUAN Nianhong, ,ZHANG Jinbei, ,TANG yun ...... page:513-517 Effect of resperidone treatment on serum levels of nonenzymatic antioxidant in drug-na?ve first-episode schizophrenic patients (利培酮对首发未用药精神分裂症非酶抗氧化物影响) CHEN Dachun, ,ZHANG Rongzhen, ,CHEN Ke, ,XIU Meihong, ,GUO Yicheng, ,YANG Fude,,ZHANG Xiangyang ...... page:518-522 Effect of k... περισσότερα »
China journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* zhong guo ma feng pi fu bing za zhi gao yue (《中国麻风皮肤病杂志》稿约) ...... page:0-0 jie xian lei pian jie he yang xing ma feng 1 li (界线类偏结核样型麻风1例) CHU Tongsheng, ,ZHOU Yan ...... page:577-578 Assessment of therapeutic efficacy and the influencing factors of Q-switched laser in the treatment of cafe-au-lait (Q开关激光治疗咖啡斑的疗效评价和影响因素分析) WANG Hui, ,GUO Lifang, ,GE Yiping, ,WU Qiuju, ,WU Yule, ,WANG Qianqiu, ,LIN Tong ...... page:579-582 Therapeutic efficacy of total glucosides of paeony in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris and the ... περισσότερα »
China Cancer
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015*Issue *11* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Trend of Incidence and Mortality of Thyroid Cancer in Five Cities in Liaoning Province,2000~2011 (辽宁省五市2000~2011年甲状腺癌发病、死亡现状及流行趋势分析) MU Hui-juan, LI Yan-xia, ZHANG Rui, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Liaoning Province ...... page:889-895 zhong guo zhong liu bian ji bu guan yu qi yong gao jian yuan cheng chu li xi tong de tong zhi (《中国肿瘤》编辑部关于启用稿件远程处理系统的通知) ...... page:895 An Analysis of Stomach Cancer Incidence and Mortality in the Seventh Division, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps,2010~201... περισσότερα »
Medical Journal of National Defending Forces
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
* in Northwest China*. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* xi bei guo fang yi xue za zhi tou gao xu zhi (《西北国防医学杂志》投稿须知) ...... page:626 Application of multidimensional fatigue inventory in frontier guards on plateau with chronic fatigue syndrome (多维疲劳量表在驻高原边防军人慢性疲劳综合征中的应用) XV Hui, WEI Hongmei, XV Guoli, Department of Nutrition, Urumqi General Hospital of Lanzhou Military Area Command ...... page:631-633 Correlation analysis of psychological factors of armed police and military training quality on plateau (高原武警战士心理因素与军事训练质量的相关性分析) YUE Chenli, YANG Xiaoyan,... περισσότερα »
Practical Journal of Cancer
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Establishment of Irradiation Induced Lung Injury in Rats Model Underwent Single and Fractional Irradiation (单次与分次剂量照射大鼠放射性肺损伤模型的建立) PAN Chunguo, ,LIU Zhihua, ,WANG Jingzuo, ,ZHU Genhua, ,YAN Zhihong, ,WANG Xiaoping,,HUANG Chuansheng ...... page:1423-1425,1429 Study of the Correlation between the Expression of PAR2 and Gastric Cancer and Helico-bacter Pylori Infection (蛋白激酶受体2与胃癌、幽门螺杆菌感染的关系研究) YU Min, ,YAN Xiaomei ...... page:1426-1429 The Mechanism of HSP27 Regulation of 5-FU Resistant in Human Gastric Cancer Cell Line... περισσότερα »
Journal of Cancer Control and Treatment
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *04* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Study on the Clinical Characteristics of Esophageal Cancer Patients with Pulmonary Infection after Surgery and the Related Risk Factors (食管癌术后肺部感染患者临床特点及危险因素分析) Zhang Xiaoqin, ,Lei Yu, ,Cong Wei ...... page:187-189,208 Analysis of Clinical Treatment and Prognostic Factors of 21 Cases of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (21例套细胞淋巴瘤临床治疗及预后分析) XIONG Zhujuan, ,ZHOU Xiang, ,WU Ping, ,ZHOU Jin, ,WEI Zuo, ,JING Xiaomei, ,REN Yuanrong,,LI Li, ,ZHANG Zhihui ...... page:190-195,222 Value of Biomarkers of Infection for the Diagnosis of Infect... περισσότερα »
Journal of Navy Medicine
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *05* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Analysis of the features of overseas medical missions by Ark-peace Hospital Ship ("和平方舟"号医院船海外医疗任务特点分析) Liu Yuhong, ,Fei Yuehai, ,Sun Qiang, ,Xu Hongtao, ,Zhao Meina ...... page:385-386,390 Discussion on submarine casualty transfer at sea (潜艇伤员海上换乘探讨) Chen Zihui, ,Li Xinli, ,Sun Huaqiang, ,Jin Tao ...... page:387-390 Pareto diagram analysis on the composition of diseases requiring hospitalization in navy afloat personnel (海勤人员住院疾病构成帕累特图分析) Wang Fenfen, ,Zhu Yanyan, ,Zhu Chaolei ...... page:391-392,481 da shu ju dui jian ... περισσότερα »
Journal of Clinical Psychological Medicine
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *05* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Association analysis of Nitric oxide synthase 1 adaptor protein( NOS1AP) gene rs348624 polymorphisms with early-onset schizophrenia in the Han Chinese population (NOS1AP基因rs348624多态性与中国汉族早发性精神分裂症的关联分析) HU Guo-qin, YANG Cheng-qing, LV Qin-yu, ZHAO Jing, ZHU Ming-huan, GUO Xiang-qing, XU A-hong, JIE Yong, JIANG Ya-qing, WANG Zuo-wei, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine ...... page:289-291 Suicide risk and their related factors among children and youth aged between 6 and 16 year... περισσότερα »
Tumor
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *09*is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Comparison of biological behaviors of breast cancer stem cells expressing dif erent stem cell markers (表达不同干细胞标志物的乳腺癌干细胞生物学特性比较) SHAO Jun, FAN Wei, MA Biao, WU Yiping, Department of Breast Cancer, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology ...... page:943-951+960 Streptavidin-modified quantum dots combined with biotinylated folic acid in diagnostic imaging of ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells in vitro (链霉亲和素修饰的量子点联合生物素标记的叶酸在卵巢癌SKOV... περισσότερα »
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Sequence-dependent Effect of Triptolide with Gefitinib on the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell H1975 (雷公藤甲素与吉非替尼序贯应用对人肺腺癌细胞H1975存活及凋亡通路的影响) Xinyu ZHANG, Guiyang LIU, Hao LIU, Tao MA, Department of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Chinese PLA Hospital ...... page:599-609 Regulation Mechanism of MTA3 in the Apoptosis of NSCLC Cells (MTA3在肺癌细胞中调控细胞凋亡机制的研究) Haiying LI, Qingling WANG, Lin ZHANG, Haijun BAO, Heng ZHANG, Department of Pathology,Colle... περισσότερα »
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* yao xue xue bao ru xuan quan guo bai qiang ke ji qi kan (《药学学报》入选全国“百强科技期刊”) ...... page:362 ben kan rong huo bai zhong zhong guo jie chu xue shu qi kan cheng hao (本刊荣获“百种中国杰出学术期刊”称号) ...... page:362 ben kan lun wen ru xuan zhong guo bai pian zui ju ying xiang guo nei xue shu lun wen (本刊论文入选“中国百篇最具影响国内学术论文”) ...... page:362 re lie zhu he tu zuo zuo yan jiu yuan huo de nuo bei er sheng li xue huo yi xue jiang (热烈祝贺屠呦呦研究员获得诺贝尔生理学或医学奖) BEN Kanbianjibu ...... page:363 nuo bei er jiang huo de zhe tu zuo zuo (诺贝尔奖获得者——屠呦呦)... περισσότερα »
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *05* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Plasticity of dendritic spines associated with central amygdaloid nucleus neurons in rat following vestibular stimulation (前庭刺激后大鼠中央杏仁核神经元树突棘可塑性变化) Li Xiaokang, Qiang Chenxi, Zhang Haoqiang, Lv Xing, Zhang Fuxing, Li Yunqing , Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, the Fourth Military Medical University,Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University ...... page:539-543 Relati... περισσότερα »
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* xin chang tai xin jing jie di jiu jie quan jun qi guan yi zhi xue shu da hui ji yao (新常态 新境界——第九届全军器官移植学术大会纪要) ...... page:762-763 Effects of AMPK on high glucose stimulated apoptosis of endothelial cells via regulation of calcium influx (AMPK调控Ca2+内流对高糖诱导内皮细胞凋亡的作用及其机制研究) LU Ting, GAO Pan, SI Liang-yi, ZHAO Kun, Department of Geriatrics, Xinan Hospital, Third Military Medical University ...... page:773-777 Effect of bisphosphonates on NFATc1 and correlators p-NF-κB and p-c-Jun in osteoclast differentiation (双膦酸盐对NFATc... περισσότερα »
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *05* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* A New Muscle Force Estimation Method Based on Motor Unit (基于运动单元的肌肉力估计新方法) He Jinbao, Luo Zaifei, Guan Binglei, Yi Xinhua, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology ...... page:313-318 Prediction of EVA Spacesuit’s Influence on Human Arm Strength Capability Based on Biomechanics (基于生物力学的舱外服对人体上肢施力能力影响预测) Wang Xiaodong, Wang Zheng, Li Hao, Yan Qu, Wang Chunhui, National Key Laboratory of Human Factors Engineering, China Astronaut Research and Training Center ...... page:319-325 Fe... περισσότερα »
China Licensed Pharmacist
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Sfakianakis G. AlexandrosΠριν από 20 ώρες
. Year *2015* Issue *10* is now available on CAOD. *In this issue:* Analysis of Medication Characteristics of Shuxuening Injection in 149 Cases (149例舒血宁注射液的用药特点分析) Mao Liuying, Xue Chunmiao, Fu Peng, Zhang Shasha, Liang Yan, Cao Junling, Pharmacy Department of Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine ...... page:3-6+26 Simultaneous Determination of Plasma Concentrations of Vancomycin and Theophylline by RP-HPLC (RP-HPLC同时测定万古霉素和茶碱的血清药物浓度) Tang Zhe, Guan Jing, Department of Pharmacy of Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing City ...... page:7-10 Content... περισσότερα »
Cyanoacrylate for Intraoral Wound Closure: A Possibility?
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 21 ώρες
Cyanoacrylate for Intraoral Wound Closure: A Possibility?: Wound closure is a part of any surgical procedure and the objective of laceration repair or incision closure is to approximate the edges of a wound so that natural healing process may occur. Over the years new biomaterials have been discovered as an alternate to conventional suture materials. Cyanoacrylate bioadhesives are one among them. They carry the advantages of rapid application, patient comfort, resistance to infection, hemostatic properties, and no suture removal anxiety. Hence this study was undertaken to study the ... περισσότερα »
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Ceruminous Adenoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Case Report with Imaging and Pathologic Findings
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 21 ώρες
Ceruminous adenomas are benign tumors that are rare in humans and present with a nonspecific symptomatology. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. We present an 87-year-old woman who presented with a reddish, tender, round, soft mass of the outer third of the inferior wall of the left external auditory canal, discharging a yellowish fluid upon pressure. Coincidentally, due to her poor general condition, this patient also showed symptoms consistent with chronic otitis media, parotitis, and cervical lymphadenopathy, such as otorrhea, through a ruptured tympanic membrane and ... περισσότερα »
Global Gene Expression Profiling and Alternative Splicing Events during the Chondrogenic Differentiation of Human Cartilage Endplate-Derived Stem Cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 21 ώρες
Global Gene Expression Profiling and Alternative Splicing Events during the Chondrogenic Differentiation of Human Cartilage Endplate-Derived Stem Cells: Low back pain (LBP) is a very prevalent disease and degenerative disc diseases (DDDs) usually account for the LBP. However, the pathogenesis of DDDs is complicated and difficult to elucidate. Alternative splicing is a sophisticated regulatory process which greatly increases cellular complexity and phenotypic diversity of eukaryotic organisms. In addition, the cartilage endplate-derived stem cells have been discovered and identified ...περισσότερα »
Medicine,New Articles,November 15th,2015
Alexi ViadisστοHead and Neck Diseases by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 21 ώρες
Metastatic cardiac tumor from urothelial carcinoma detected by transthoracic echocardiography: a case report Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 8 ώρες [image: s13256-015-0740-3-1.gif] IntroductionCardiac metastasis of urothelial carcinoma is a very rare but clinically important complication. Most cardiac metastases are asymptomatic; symptoms from cardiac metastasis were seen in advanced stage and many of these cases were reported to have a poor prognosis. So it is important to find asymptomatic cardiac metastasis and to start chemotherapy early in order to improve the pati... περισσότερα »
Medicine,New Articles,November 15th,2015
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοMedicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 21 ώρες
Metastatic cardiac tumor from urothelial carcinoma detected by transthoracic echocardiography: a case report Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΟγκολογίαΠριν από 8 ώρες [image: s13256-015-0740-3-1.gif] IntroductionCardiac metastasis of urothelial carcinoma is a very rare but clinically important complication. Most cardiac metastases are asymptomatic; symptoms from cardiac metastasis were seen in advanced stage and many of these cases were reported to have a poor prognosis. So it is important to find asymptomatic cardiac metastasis and to start chemotherapy early in order to improve the patie... περισσότερα »
OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,November 16th,2015
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοMedicine by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 21 ώρες
Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα The Analgesic and Antineuroinflammatory Effect of Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain: Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) is a severe type of chronic pain. It is imperative to explore safe and effective analgesic drugs for CIBP treatment. Baicalein (BE), isolated from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (or Huang Qin), has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. In this study, we ex... περισσότερα »
OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,November 16th,2015
Alexi ViadisστοHead and Neck Medicine by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 21 ώρες
Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα The Analgesic and Antineuroinflammatory Effect of Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain: Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) is a severe type of chronic pain. It is imperative to explore safe and effective analgesic drugs for CIBP treatment. Baicalein (BE), isolated from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (or Huang Qin), has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. In this study, we e... περισσότερα »
OtoRhinoLaryngology & Medicine,New Articles,November 16th,2015
Αλέξανδρος ΣφακιανάκηςστοOtolaryngology by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα The Analgesic and Antineuroinflammatory Effect of Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain: Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) is a severe type of chronic pain. It is imperative to explore safe and effective analgesic drugs for CIBP treatment. Baicalein (BE), isolated from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (or Huang Qin), has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. In this study, we ex... περισσότερα »
Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
The Analgesic and Antineuroinflammatory Effect of Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain: Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) is a severe type of chronic pain. It is imperative to explore safe and effective analgesic drugs for CIBP treatment. Baicalein (BE), isolated from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (or Huang Qin), has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. In this study, we examined the effect of BE on CIBP and the mechanism of this effect. Intrathecal and oral administration of BE at different doses could alle... περισσότερα »
Ordinary and Activated Bone Grafts
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Ordinary and Activated Bone Grafts: Applied Classification and the Main Features: Bone grafts are medical devices that are in high demand in clinical practice for substitution of bone defects and recovery of atrophic bone regions. Based on the analysis of the modern groups of bone grafts, the particularities of their composition, the mechanisms of their biological effects, and their therapeutic indications, applicable classification was proposed that separates the bone substitutes into “ordinary” and “activated.” The main differential criterion is the presence of biologically active... περισσότερα »
Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics to Improve Wound Healing
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics to Improve Wound Healing: Issues surrounding wound healing have garnered deep scientific interest as well as booming financial markets invested in novel wound therapies. Much progress has been made in the field, but it is unsurprising to find that recent successes reveal new challenges to be addressed. With regard to wound healing, large tissue deficits, recalcitrant wounds, and pathological scar formation remain but a few of our most pressing challenges. Stem cell-based therapies have been heralded as a promising means by which to surpass current limita... περισσότερα »
Laryngeal Paraganglioma in a Patient with Carotid Body Paraganglioma
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
An Unusual Case of Laryngeal Paraganglioma in a Patient with Carotid Body Paraganglioma: Multimodality Imaging Findings: Multiple paragangliomas of the head and neck are rare conditions. Carotid paragangliomas are most common multiple paragangliomas. Laryngeal paragangliomas are very rare neuroendocrine tumors and usually are seen as symptomatic solitary lesions. We present multimodality imaging findings of incidentally detected laryngeal paraganglioma in a woman with synchronous carotid body paraganglioma and positive family history. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first ... περισσότερα »
Moxifloxacin-Induced Hypoglycemia
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
HERG Protein Plays a Role in Moxifloxacin-Induced Hypoglycemia: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of moxifloxacin on HERG channel protein and glucose metabolism. HERG expression was investigated using immunohistochemistry. The whole-cell patch clamp method was used to examine the effect of moxifloxacin on HERG channel currents. A glucose tolerance test was used to analyze the effects of moxifloxacin on blood glucose and insulin concentrations in mice. Results show that HERG protein was expressed in human pancreatic β-cells. Moxifloxacin inhibited HERG time-depe... περισσότερα »
Ceruminous Adenoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Case Report with Imaging and Pathologic Findings
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Ceruminous Adenoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Case Report with Imaging and Pathologic Findings: Ceruminous adenomas are benign tumors that are rare in humans and present with a nonspecific symptomatology. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. We present an 87-year-old woman who presented with a reddish, tender, round, soft mass of the outer third of the inferior wall of the left external auditory canal, discharging a yellowish fluid upon pressure. Coincidentally, due to her poor general condition, this patient also showed symptoms consistent with chronic otitis media,... περισσότερα »
Biomechanical Evaluation of a Mandibular Spanning Plate Technique Compared to Standard Plating Techniques to Treat Mandibular Symphyseal Fractures
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 22 ώρες
Biomechanical Evaluation of a Mandibular Spanning Plate Technique Compared to Standard Plating Techniques to Treat Mandibular Symphyseal Fractures: Purpose. The purpose of this study is to compare the biomechanical behavior of the spanning reconstruction plate compared to standard plating techniques for mandibular symphyseal fractures. Materials and Methods. Twenty-five human mandible replicas were used. Five unaltered synthetic mandibles were used as controls. Four experimental groups of different reconstruction techniques with five in each group were tested. Each synthetic mandibl...περισσότερα »
Nodular melanoma versus superficial spreading melanoma
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
An assessment of clinical pathways and missed opportunities for the diagnosis of nodular melanoma versus superficial spreading melanoma: Abstract Background Missed opportunities in the diagnosis of nodular melanoma (NM) carry high prognostic penalties due to the rapid rate of NM growth. To date, an assessment of the pathways to diagnosis of NM versus superficial spreading melanoma (SSM) specifically comparing numbers of opportunities missed to undertake biopsy has not been performed. Methods A retrospective questionnaire of 120 patients (60 NM patients, age and sex matched to 60 SSM...περισσότερα »
The contribution of outdoor particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10) to school indoor environment
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
The contribution of outdoor particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10) to school indoor environment: The contributions of outdoor and indoor sources to the indoor concentrations of particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, and PM10) were investigated in a secondary school in Wroclaw, Poland. PM measurements were performed one week per month from December 2009 to October 2010. The sizes of the aerosols generated form indoor sources were in the range of 1–2.5 µm in winter and 2.5–10 µm in summer. It was found that the indoor PM1 concentrations in the school were mostly due to infiltration, with an ...περισσότερα »
Cerebral imaging in infectious endocarditis: A clinical study
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 22 ώρες
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No increased risk of acute kidney injury after a single dose of gentamicin in patients with sepsis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 22 ώρες
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A long-term survey of brucellosis: Is there any marker to predict the complicated cases?
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 22 ώρες
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Dental Injury Models: Experimental Tools for Understanding Neuroinflammatory Interactions and Polymodal Nociceptor Functions
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 22 ώρες
Dental Injury Models: Experimental Tools for Understanding Neuroinflammatory Interactions and Polymodal Nociceptor Functions: 1. M.R. Byers 1. Departments of Anesthesiology, Biological Structure, and Endodontics, Box 356540, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-6540 1. M.V.O. Narhi 1. Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20520, Turku, Finland, Department of Physiology, University of Kuopio, 70211, Kuopio Abstract Recent research has shown that peripheral mechanisms of pain are much more complex than previously thought, and they diffe... περισσότερα »
Airborne chemical pollutants in domestic environments in Europe
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Integrated exposure for risk assessment in indoor environments based on a review of concentration data on airborne chemical pollutants in domestic environments in Europe: This review set out to identify data sets for airborne chemical pollutants measured in domestic dwellings within European Union (EU) countries from the literature published during 1995–2010. A total of 74 papers satisfied inclusion criteria, and from those papers data on country location, population sampled, sampling period, number of samples and summary statistics of concentrations measured were gathered. The che...περισσότερα »
When and how should patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 be screened for thymic and bronchial carcinoid tumors?
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Clinical Question: When and how should patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 be screened for thymic and bronchial carcinoid tumors?: Summary Patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) are commonly evaluated for clinical manifestations of this syndrome with the rationale that early diagnosis and adequate treatment will result in improved survival and quality of life. Thymic and bronchial carcinoid tumors are uncommon but important manifestation of MEN1. Current practice guidelines recommend evaluation with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging s...περισσότερα »
Diagnostic accuracy of thyroid nodule growth to predict malignancy in thyroid nodules with benign cytology: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Diagnostic accuracy of thyroid nodule growth to predict malignancy in thyroid nodules with benign cytology: Systematic review and meta-analysis: Abstract Background Thyroid ultrasound to assess for nodular growth is commonly performed during the follow-up of patients with benign thyroid nodules, with the goal of identifying patients with a missed diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The objective of this study was to summarise the evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of growth during follow-up of benign thyroid nodules for thyroid cancer. Methods We searched multiple electronic databa...περισσότερα »
Encorafenib (LGX818), a potent BRAF inhibitor, induces senescence accompanied by autophagy in BRAFV600E melanoma cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Encorafenib (LGX818), a potent BRAF inhibitor, induces senescence accompanied by autophagy in BRAFV600E melanoma cells: • LGX818 exhibits anti-proliferative activity in BRAFV600E melanoma cells.• GSK3β does not contribute to LGX818-triggerd turnover of CyclinD1.• LGX818 induces senescence rather than apoptosis in BRAFV600E melanoma cells.• LGX818 triggers autophagy by inhibiting the mTOR pathway in BRAFV600E melanoma cells.• Autophagy plays a role in LGX818-induced senescence.
p53 protein in human esophageal squamous cancer cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
MicroRNA-34a induces a senescence-like change via the down-regulation of SIRT1 and up-regulation of p53 protein in human esophageal squamous cancer cells with a wild-type p53 gene background via Cancer Letters Publication date: 28 January 2016 *Source:*Cancer Letters, Volume 370, Issue 2 Author(s): Zhimin Ye, Jun Fang, Shujun Dai, Yuezhen Wang, Zhenfu Fu, Wei Feng, Qichun Wei, Pintong Huang MiR-34a has been reported as a non-coding RNA universally expressed in normal old cells and a probable suppressor of diverse cancer cells; however, this miRNA's expression and anti-tumor mechanism i... περισσότερα »
IFIT2-depleted metastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Blocking TNF-α inhibits angiogenesis and growth of via Cancer Letters Publication date: 28 January 2016 *Source:*Cancer Letters, Volume 370, Issue 2 Author(s): Kuo-Chu Lai, Chung-Ji Liu, Tsung-Jen Lin, Ai-Chung Mar, Hsiu-Hua Wang, Chi-Wei Chen, Zi-Xuan Hong, Te-Chang Lee Our previous study demonstrated that the depletion of interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 2 (IFIT2) promoted metastasis and was associated with a poor prognosis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Our current study explores the major downstream signaling involved in IFIT2 deplet...περισσότερα »
Relationship between morphological characteristics of hyoid bone and mandible
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Relationship between morphological characteristics of hyoid bone and mandible in Japanese cadavers using three-dimensional computed tomography: AbstractThe aim of this study is to obtain a quantitative anatomical description of the hyoid bone and mandible using three-dimensional computed tomography. Hyoid bones were obtained from a total of 101 cadavers varying in age from 67 to 102 years. The percentage of symmetrical U-type and asymmetrical-type hyoid bones was low compared with symmetrical V type (14.9, 15.8, and 69.3 %, respectively), and no significant sex difference was obser... περισσότερα »
Development of a new system for guidewire-assisted tracheal intubation
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Development of a new system for guidewire-assisted tracheal intubation: manikin and cadaver evaluation: Summary Guided intubation using a tracheal tube and semi-rigid introducer is associated with technical difficulties, failure and traumatic complications. We describe the development of a new system of guidewire-assisted tracheal intubation that may circumvent these problems. A reinforced silicone tracheal tube was modified with a guide channel built inside its wall, and a nitinol non-kinking guidewire was matched to this channel. Both anterograde and retrograde tracheal intubatio... περισσότερα »
Paracetamol pharmacokinetics and metabolism in young women
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Paracetamol pharmacokinetics and metabolism in young women: Background: There is relevant between individual variability in paracetamol clearance in young women. In this pooled study, we focused on the population pharmacokinetic profile of intravenous paracetamol metabolism and its covariates in young women. Methods: Population PK parameters using non-linear mixed effect modelling were estimated in a pooled dataset of plasma and urine PK studies in 69 young women [47 at delivery, 8/47 again 10–15 weeks after delivery (early postpartum), and 7/8 again 1 year after delivery (late postpa... περισσότερα »
Polyphenols as Modulator of Oxidative Stress in Cancer Disease: New Therapeutic Strategies
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Polyphenols as Modulator of Oxidative Stress in Cancer Disease: New Therapeutic Strategies: Cancer onset and progression have been linked to oxidative stress by increasing DNA mutations or inducing DNA damage, genome instability, and cell proliferation and therefore antioxidant agents could interfere with carcinogenesis. It is well known that conventional radio-/chemotherapies influence tumour outcome through ROS modulation. Since these antitumour treatments have important side effects, the challenge is to develop new anticancer therapeutic strategies more effective and less toxic f...περισσότερα »
Oncolytic viral therapy for neuroblastoma cells with Sindbis virus AR339 strain
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Oncolytic viral therapy for neuroblastoma cells with Sindbis virus AR339 strain: Abstract PurposeWith current treatment regimens, high-risk neuroblastoma (NB) remains largely incurable. Oncolytic viral therapy uses replication-competent viruses, like *Sindbis virus* (SINV), to kill cancers. The SINV AR339 strain is blood borne and relatively non-virulent. We evaluated the feasibility of SINV AR339 for treating human NB. MethodsThe cytotoxicity and viral growth of SINV AR339 were evaluated for five human NB cell lines, SK-N-SH, IMR-32, LAN-5, GOTO, and RT-BM-1. SINV-induced apo...περισσότερα »
Robotic surgery in children: adopt now, await, or dismiss?
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 22 ώρες
Robotic surgery in children: adopt now, await, or dismiss?: AbstractThe role of robot-assisted surgery in children remains controversial. This article aims to distil this debate into an evidence informed decision-making taxonomy; to adopt this technology (1) now, (2) later, or (3) not at all. Robot-assistance is safe, feasible and effective in selected cases as an adjunctive tool to enhance capabilities of minimally invasive surgery, as it is known today. At present, expectations of rigid multi-arm robotic systems to deliver higher quality care are over-estimated and poorly substan... περισσότερα »
Anaesthesia-associated hypersensitivity reactions
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 22 ώρες
Anaesthesia-associated hypersensitivity reactions: seven years' data from a British bi-specialty clinic: Summary Our bi-specialty clinic was established to systematically investigate patients with suspected peri-operative hypersensitivity reactions. Four hundred and ten patients were studied; 316 following an intra-operative reaction (‘postoperative’ group) and 94 with a previous history of reaction, referred before undergoing anaesthesia (‘pre-operative’ group). In the postoperative group, 173 (54.7%) were diagnosed with IgE-mediated reactions: 65 (37.6%) to neuromuscular blocking... περισσότερα »
Bioavailability Study of an Innovative Orobuccal Formulation of Glutathione
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 22 ώρες
Bioavailability Study of an Innovative Orobuccal Formulation of Glutathione: Alteration of the ubiquitous thiol tripeptide glutathione (GSH) is involved in oxidative stress, which plays a role in ageing; consequently, GSH is closely related to this process characterized by progressive decline in the efficiency of physiological function and increased susceptibility to disease. When circulating GSH decreases, oral administration might be considered a therapeutic benefit. Unfortunately, due to the hydrolysis of the tripeptide by intestinal -glutamyltransferase, dietary glutathione is n... περισσότερα »
In vitro synergistic effects of fisetin and norfloxacin against aquatic isolates of Serratia marcescens
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 23 ώρες
In vitro synergistic effects of fisetin and norfloxacin against aquatic isolates of Serratia marcescens: *Serratia marcescens* is a common pathogenic bacterium which can cause infections both in human and animals. It can cause a range of diseases, from slight wound infections to life-threatened bacteraemia and pneumonia. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has limited the treatment caused by the bacterium to a great extent. Consequently, there is an urgent need in developing novel antimicrobial strategies against this pathogen. Synergistic strategy is a new approach against t...περισσότερα »
Ciprofloxacin Improves the Stemness of Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 23 ώρες
Ciprofloxacin Improves the Stemness of Human Dermal Papilla Cells: Improvement in the expansion method of adult stem cells may augment their use in regenerative therapy. Using human dermal papilla cell line as well as primary dermal papilla cells as model systems, the present study demonstrated that ciprofloxacin treatment could prevent the loss of stemness during culture. Clonogenicity and stem cell markers of dermal papilla cells were shown to gradually decrease in the culture in a time-dependent manner. Treatment of the cells with nontoxic concentrations of ciprofloxacin could ma... περισσότερα »
Analysis of persistence of human papillomavirus infection in men evaluated by sampling multiple genital sites
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 23 ώρες
Analysis of persistence of human papillomavirus infection in men evaluated by sampling multiple genital sites: *OBJECTIVE:* Although human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been studied extensively in women, data on male infection are limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate persistence of HPV infection at multiple genital sites in men and to define potential associations with socio-behavioural characteristics. *PATIENTS AND METHODS:* Penile, urethral and seminal specimens were tested by the INNO-LiPA HPV system (Innogenetics) and a PCR assay. Persistence was defined... περισσότερα »
An extracellular matrixcculture system for induced pluripotent stem cells derived from human dental pulp cells
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρική και ΓναθοΧειρουργικήΠριν από 23 ώρες
An extracellular matrixcculture system for induced pluripotent stem cells derived from human dental pulp cells: *OBJECTIVE:* Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have emerged as a promising tool for treating incurable diseases. The current challenges are to avoid potential xenopathogenic transmission and immune rejection potentially caused by exposure of iPSCs to animal-derived products. In addition, an efficient feeder cell-free culture condition will be required for minimizing batch-to-batch variation and facilitating scale-up. Therefore, establishing an efficient extracellular... περισσότερα »
