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This article is from Journal of Medical Case Reports , volume 8 . Abstract Introduction: Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade can develop in patients with virtually any condition that affects the pericardium. A high index of suspicion with proper diagnostic scheme can lessen the concomitant morbidity and mortality. Although cardiac tamponade mimics many medical conditions, internists and primary care physicians should be aware of the physiological and clinical aspects of the disease...
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Bala, Margarita; Ronchi, Cristina L; Pichl, Josef; Wild, Vanessa; Kircher, Stefan; Allolio, Bruno; Hahner, Stefanie
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This article is from BMC Endocrine Disorders , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a malignant disease most commonly diagnosed in the setting of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and in patients receiving immunosuppressive treatment. Pulmonary KS has never been reported in association with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome (CS). Case presentation: A 60-year-old woman presented with symptoms and signs of CS. Adrenal CS was confirmed by standard biochemical...
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Becker, C.; Wyss, P.; Eisenhauer, D.; Probst, J.; Preidel, V.; Hammerschmidt, M.; Burger, S.
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This article is from Scientific Reports , volume 4 . Abstract Crystalline silicon photonic crystal slabs are widely used in various photonics applications. So far, the commercial success of such structures is still limited owing to the lack of cost-effective fabrication processes enabling large nanopatterned areas (≫ 1 cm2). We present a simple method for producing crystalline silicon nanohole arrays of up to 5 × 5 cm2 size with lattice pitches between 600 and 1000 nm on glass and...
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Berman, Robert F; Buijsen, Ronald AM; Usdin, Karen; Pintado, Elizabeth; Kooy, Frank; Pretto, Dalyir; Pessah, Isaac N; Nelson, David L; Zalewski, Zachary; Charlet-Bergeurand, Nicholas; Willemsen, Rob; Hukema, Renate K
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract Carriers of the fragile X premutation (FPM) have CGG trinucleotide repeat expansions of between 55 and 200 in the 5′-UTR of FMR1, compared to a CGG repeat length of between 5 and 54 for the general population. Carriers were once thought to be without symptoms, but it is now recognized that they can develop a variety of early neurological symptoms as well as being at risk for developing the late onset...
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Blaho, Miklos; Herczeg, Tamas; Kriska, Gyorgy; Egri, Adam; Szaz, Denes; Farkas, Alexandra; Tarjanyi, Nikolett; Czinke, Laszlo; Barta, Andras; Horvath, Gabor
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract The horizontally polarizing surface parts of shiny black cars (the reflection-polarization characteristics of which are similar to those of water surfaces) attract water-leaving polarotactic insects. Thus, shiny black cars are typical sources of polarized light pollution endangering water-leaving insects. A new fashion fad is to make car-bodies matt black or grey. Since rough (matt) surfaces depolarize the reflected light, one of the ways of...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4116178
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Braat, Arthur J. A. T.; Huijbregts, Julia E.; Molenaar, I. Quintus; Borel Rinkes, Inne H. M.; van den Bosch, Maurice A. A. J.; Lam, Marnix G. E. H.
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This article is from Frontiers in Oncology , volume 4 . Abstract Treatment of oncologic disease has improved significantly in the last decades and in the future a vast majority of cancer types will continue to increase worldwide. As a result, many patients are confronted with primary liver cancers or metastatic liver disease. Surgery in liver malignancies has steeply improved and curative resections are applicable in wider settings, leading to a prolonged survival. Simultaneously,...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4115667
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Chang, Chih-Han; Lei, Yao-Ning; Ho, Yi-Hung; Sung, Yu-Hsing; Lin, Ting-Sheng
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This article is from BioMedical Engineering OnLine , volume 13 . Abstract Background: The biomechanical property of the periodontal ligament (PDL) is important in orthodontics and prosthodontics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of measuring the biomechanical behavior of the periodontal ligament using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Methods: A custom-made apparatus measured the force and displacement of a porcine PDL specimen within the micro-CT environment....
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Chang, Yi-Shin; Owen, Julia P.; Desai, Shivani S.; Hill, Susanna S.; Arnett, Anne B.; Harris, Julia; Marco, Elysa J.; Mukherjee, Pratik
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Over 90% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) demonstrate atypical sensory behaviors. In fact, hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment is now included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. However, there are children with sensory processing differences who do not meet an ASD diagnosis but do show atypical sensory behaviors to the same or greater degree as ASD children. We...
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Chen, Hongfei; Xia, Yun; Zhu, Binbin; Hu, Xiawei; Xu, Shihao; Chen, Limei; Papadimos, Thomas J; Wang, Wantie; Wang, Quanguang; Xu, Xuzhong
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This article is from BMC Anesthesiology , volume 14 . Abstract Background: The reversal efficacy of 2% lipid emulsion in cardiac asystole induced by different concentrations of bupivacaine is poorly defined and needs to be determined. Methods: Forty-two male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into seven groups: B40, B60, B80, B100, B120, B140 and B160, n = 6. The Langendorff isolated heart perfusion model was used, which consisted of a balanced perfusion with Krebs-Henseleit...
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Choi, Jaesung; Song, Nan; Han, Sohee; Chung, Seokang; Sung, Hyuna; Lee, Ji-young; Jung, Sunjae; Park, Sue K.; Yoo, Keun-Young; Han, Wonshik; Lee, Jong Won; Noh, Dong-Young; Kang, Daehee; Choi, Ji-Yeob
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract We investigated the role of common genetic variation in immune-related genes on breast cancer disease-free survival (DFS) in Korean women. 107 breast cancer patients of the Seoul Breast Cancer Study (SEBCS) were selected for this study. A total of 2,432 tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 283 immune-related genes were genotyped with the GoldenGate Oligonucleotide pool assay (OPA). A multivariate Cox-proportional hazard model and...
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Couch, Robert B; Bayas, Jose M; Caso, Covadonga; Mbawuike, Innocent Nnadi; Lopez, Concepcion Nunez; Claeys, Carine; El Idrissi, Mohamed; Herve, Caroline; Laupeze, Beatrice; Oostvogels, Lidia; Moris, Philippe
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This article is from BMC Infectious Diseases , volume 14 . Abstract Background: The effectiveness of trivalent influenza vaccines may be reduced in older versus younger adults because of age-related immunosenescence. The use of an adjuvant in such a vaccine is one strategy that may combat immunosenescence, potentially by bolstering T-cell mediated responses. Methods: This observer-blind study, conducted in the United States (US) and Spain during the 2008–2009 influenza season, evaluated the...
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This article is from Scientific Reports , volume 4 . Abstract We report on the evolution of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) over Spain, focusing on the densely populated cities of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia, during 17 years, from 1996 to 2012. This data series combines observations from in-situ air quality monitoring networks and the satellite-based instruments GOME and SCIAMACHY. The results in these five cities show a smooth decrease in the NO2 concentrations of ~2%...
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Davis, Michael S.; Bonen, Arend; Snook, Laelie A.; Jain, Swati S.; Bartels, Kenneth; Geor, Raymond; Hueffer, Karsten
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Endurance exercise relies on transsarcolemmal flux of substrates in order to avoid depletion of intramuscular reserves. Previous studies of endurance trained sled dogs have shown a remarkable capacity of these dogs to adapt rapidly to endurance exercise by decreasing the utilization of intramuscular reserves. The current study tested the hypothesis that the dogs' glycogen-sparing phenotype is due to increased sarcolemmal transport of glucose...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract The molecular classification of human breast tumors has afforded insights into subtype specific biological processes, patient prognosis and response to therapies. However, using current methods roughly one quarter of breast tumors cannot be classified into one or another molecular subtype. To explore the possibility that the unclassifiable samples might comprise one or more novel subtypes we employed a collection of publically available breast...
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Eduardo, Eduard; Lamb, Matthew R.; Kandula, Sasi; Howard, Andrea; Mugisha, Veronicah; Kimanga, Davies; Kilama, Bonita; El-Sadr, Wafaa; Elul, Batya
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: Limited information exists on adults ≥50 years receiving HIV care in sub-Saharan Africa. Methodology: Using routinely-collected longitudinal patient-level data among 391,111 adults ≥15 years enrolling in HIV care from January 2005–December 2010 and 184,689 initiating ART, we compared characteristics and outcomes between older (≥50 years) and younger adults at 199 clinics in Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Tanzania. We...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: Hepatitis C viral (HCV) proteins, including core, demonstrate immuno-modulatory properties; however, the effect of extracellular core on natural killer (NK) cells has not previously been investigated. Aims: To characterise NKs in acute HCV infection over time, and, to examine the effect of exogenous HCV-core protein on NK cell phenotype and function. Methods: Acute HCV patients (n = 22), including 10 subjects who spontaneously...
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Goto, Yumeno; Jono, Yasutomo; Hatanaka, Ryota; Nomura, Yoshifumi; Tani, Keisuke; Chujo, Yuta; Hiraoka, Koichi
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This article is from Frontiers in Human Neuroscience , volume 8 . Abstract We investigated differences in corticospinal and spinal control between discrete and rhythmic ankle movements. Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in the tibialis anterior and soleus muscles and soleus H-reflex were elicited in the middle of the plantar flexion phase during discrete ankle movement or in the initial or later cycles of rhythmic ankle movement. The H-reflex was evoked at an intensity eliciting a small M-wave and...
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Grigsby, Jim; Cornish, Kim; Hocking, Darren; Kraan, Claudine; Olichney, John M; Rivera, Susan M; Schneider, Andrea; Sherman, Stephanie; Wang, Jun Yi; Yang, Jin-Chen
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract The fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a late-onset neurodegenerative disorder affecting a subset of carriers of the FMR1 (fragile X mental retardation 1) premutation. Penetrance and expression appear to be significantly higher in males than females. Although the most obvious aspect of the phenotype is the movement disorder that gives FXTAS its name, the disorder is also accompanied by...
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HAN, KANG; ZHAO, TINGBAO; CHEN, XIANG; BIAN, NA; YANG, TONGTAO; MA, QIONG; CAI, CHENGKUI; FAN, QINGYU; ZHOU, YONG; MA, BAOAN
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This article is from International Journal of Oncology , volume 45 . Abstract Studies have shown that miR-194 functions as a tumor suppressor and is associated with tumor growth and metastasis. We studied the effects of miR-194 in osteosarcoma and the possible mechanism by which miR-194 affected the survival, apoptosis and metastasis of osteosarcoma. Both human osteosarcoma cell lines SOSP-9607 and U2-OS were transfected with recombinant lentiviruses to regulate miR-194 expression....
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This article is from Journal of Physical Therapy Science , volume 26 . Abstract [Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the effects of exercises applied with PNF techniques performed for 30 minutes per session, three times per week, after receipt of radiation therapy following mastectomy on depression and anxiety in patients diagnosed with lymphedema and to prepare basic data for creation of self-directed exercise programs for lymphedema patients that will enable them to perform exercises...
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This article is from BMJ Open , volume 4 . Abstract Objective: To analyse if predictors of radiographic progression differ between patients treated with or without prednisolone in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Radiographs of hands and feet were assessed using the modified Sharp/van der Heijde score and radiographic progression was defined as an increase in the total Sharp score above 5.8 (the smallest detectable change). Design: Prospective, randomised study of patients with early RA....
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Hall, Deborah A; Birch, Rachael C; Anheim, Mathieu; J?nch, Aia E; Pintado, Elizabeth; O'Keefe, Joanne; Trollor, Julian N; Stebbins, Glenn T; Hagerman, Randi J; Fahn, Stanley; Berry-Kravis, Elizabeth; Leehey, Maureen A
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract This paper summarizes key emerging issues in fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) as presented at the First International Conference on the FMR1 Premutation: Basic Mechanisms & Clinical Involvement in 2013.
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This article is from BMC Urology , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Despite the growing body of literature which highlights the potential for significant and enduring side-effects of prostate cancer treatment, there is limited research exploring the experience of living with the treatment-induced side-effects such as sexual dysfunction, and their repercussions for men and their partners. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore factors influencing psychosexual adjustment,...
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Harper, Diane M.; Else, Britney M.; Bartley, Mitchell J.; Arey, Anne M.; Barnett, Angela L.; Rosemergey, Beth E.; Paynter, Christopher A.; Verdenius, Inge; Harper, Sean M.; Harris, George D.; Groner, Jennifer A.; Malnar, Gerard J.; Wall, Jeffrey; Bonham, Aaron J.
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Objectives: Obesity adversely inhibits antibody response to vaccination. Three doses of HPV4 may or may not provide adequate long term protection against HPV 16/18 in obese females. The aim of this study was to determine whether adherence to HPV4 vaccination in a safety net population was reduced with increasing body mass index (BMI). Methods: We designed a historical prospective study evaluating the number and dates of HPV4 dosing that...
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This article is from Journal of Pathology Informatics , volume 5 . Abstract None
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This article is from Journal of Neuroinflammation , volume 11 . Abstract Background: We report a novel method of culturing microglia in three dimension (3D) using collagen as a substrate. By culturing microglia within a matrix, we aim to emulate the physical state of microglia embedded within parenchyma. Methods: BV2 microglia cell suspensions were prepared with type I collagen and cast into culture plates. To characterise the BV2 microglia cultured in 3D, the cultures were evaluated for their...
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This article is from Scientific Reports , volume 4 . Abstract Soil surface texture is an important environmental factor that influences crop productivity because of its direct effect on soil water and complex interactions with other environmental factors. Using 30-year data, an agricultural system model (DSSAT-CERES-Wheat) was calibrated and validated. After validation, the modelled yield and water use (WU) of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) from two soil textures (silt loam and clay) under...
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This article is from ZooKeys . Abstract AbstractA new genus and species of pygmy grasshopper (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae) is described from Early Miocene (Burdigalian) Dominican amber. Electrotettix attenboroughi Heads & Thomas, gen. et sp. n. is assigned to the subfamily Cladonotinae based on the deeply forked frontal costa, but is remarkable for the presence of tegmina and hind wings, hitherto unknown in this subfamily.
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This article is from Surgical Neurology International , volume 5 . Abstract Background:: Subependymomas are rare benign, noninvasive tumors, classified by the World Health Organization as low grade neoplasms. International data estimate their frequency between 0.2% and 0.7% of the intracranial tumors, and they usually are an incidental finding in autopsies. Preferably located in the fourth ventricle, these tumors tend to become symptomatic when they cause hydrocephalous by obstructing...
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This article is from ZooKeys . Abstract AbstractWe describe two new species of springsnails (genus Pyrgulopsis) for populations from the middle Fork and upper East Fork of the Gila River Basin (New Mexico) that had been previously identified as P. gilae. We also restrict P. gilae to its originally circumscribed geographic range which consists of a short reach of the East Fork Gila River and a single spring along the Gila River (below the East Fork confluence). These three species form...
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Hessamfar, Mojgan; Colin, Celine; Bruyand, Mathias; Decoin, Madeleine; Bonnet, Fabrice; Mercie, Patrick; Neau, Didier; Cazanave, Charles; Pellegrin, Jean-Luc; Dabis, Francois; Morlat, Philippe; Chene, Genevieve
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Objective: To describe trends and determinants of severe morbidity in HIV-infected women and men. Design: A French prospective cohort of HIV-infected patients of both sexes and all transmission categories. Methods: We used hospital admission data from January 2000 to December 2008. A severe morbid event (SME) was defined as a clinical event requiring hospitalization for ≥48 h, several events could be reported during hospitalization. Yearly...
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This article is from Journal of Physical Therapy Science , volume 26 . Abstract [Purpose] This study compared respiratory function and differences in pneumonia history between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia groups. [Subjects] Fifty-eight inpatients in the dementia treatment ward in a psychiatric facility were enrolled. [Methods] Patients underwent respiratory function testing twice using an 80-cm party horn. The Mini-Mental State Examination was also performed and motor functions...
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This article is from Parasites & Vectors , volume 7 . Abstract Background: Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae), also known as “oriental eyeworm”, is a small nematode parasite that lives in the conjunctival sac of domestic and wild carnivores, rabbits and even humans, causing mild (e.g., conjunctivitis, epiphora, and ocular discharge) to severe (e.g., keratitis, and corneal ulcers) ocular disease. This study reports, for the first time, the occurrence of T. callipaeda infection...
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract Writing a good quality scientific article takes experience and skill. I propose 'Ten Tips' that may help to improve the quality of manuscripts for scholarly journals. It is advisable to draft first version of manuscript and revise it repeatedly for consistency and accuracy of the writing. During the drafting and revising the following tips can be considered: 1) focus on design to have proper content, conclusion,...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract There is limited information on the serotypes causing non-invasive pneumococcal pneumonia (NIPP). Our aim was to characterize pneumococci causing NIPP in adults to determine recent changes in serotype prevalence, the potential coverage of pneumococcal vaccines and changes in antimicrobial resistance. Serotypes and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of a sample of 1300 isolates recovered from adult patients (≥18 yrs) between 1999 and 2011...
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Horimoto, Yoshiya; Arakawa, Atsushi; Tanabe, Masahiko; Sonoue, Hiroshi; Igari, Fumie; Senuma, Koji; Tokuda, Emi; Shimizu, Hideo; Kosaka, Taijiro; Saito, Mitsue
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This article is from BMC Cancer , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Patients with luminal HER2-negative tumours have a favourable prognosis. However, there is a subpopulation in which poorer outcomes are obtained with endocrine therapy alone. This subpopulation is considered to benefit from chemotherapy. However, the significance of chemotherapy for those with luminal tumours has decreased due to recent changes in treatment strategies. Thus, it is often difficult to determine whether we should...
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This article is from BMC Psychiatry , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Mental disorders constitute a major public health problem globally with higher burden in low and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, systematically-collected data on mental disorders are scarce and this leaves the extent of the problem not so well defined. We reviewed the literature on mental health disorders in Bangladesh to summarize the available data and identify evidence gaps. Methods: We identified relevant...
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This article is from BMC Health Services Research , volume 14 . Abstract Background: In many countries a high proportion of births begin as induced labours. Induction can be lengthy if cervical priming is required prior to induction. This usually occurs as an inpatient, however, an alternative is to allow women to go home after satisfactory fetal monitoring. The aim of this study was to assess the preferences of women for cervical priming for induction of labour in an outpatient or inpatient...
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This article is from Frontiers in Oncology , volume 4 . Abstract The management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has evolved into a multidisciplinary team approach that traditionally has involved medical oncology, radiation oncology, and thoracic surgery. However, in the era of personalized medicine the importance of molecular diagnostics requires adequate tissue for histologic subtyping and molecular testing and thus requires the engagement of other subspecialties such as pathology,...
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This article is from BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Positive patient expectations are often believed to be associated with greater benefits from complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments. However, clinical studies of CAM treatments for chronic pain have not consistently supported this assumption, possibly because of differences in definitions and measures of expectations. The goal of this qualitative paper is to provide new...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4129105
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Hu, Xiaowen; Yi, Eunhee S.; Ryu, Jay H.
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: Aspiration can cause a diverse spectrum of pulmonary disorders some of which can lead to death but can be difficult to diagnose. Patients and Methods: The medical records and autopsy findings of 57 consecutive patients in whom aspiration was the immediate cause of death at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN, USA) over a 9-yr period, from January 1 2004 to December 31 2012 were analyzed. Results: The median age at death was 72 years (range,...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4116222
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Hu, Yanbo; Fernandez, Victoria; Ma, Ling
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This article is from Frontiers in Plant Science , volume 5 . Abstract While plant roots are specialized organs for the uptake and transport of water and nutrients, the absorption of gaseous or liquid mineral elements by aerial plant parts has been recognized since more than one century. Nitrogen (N) is an essential macronutrient which generally absorbed either as nitrate (NO−3) or ammonium (NH+4) by plant roots. Gaseous nitrogen pollutants like N dioxide (NO2) can also be absorbed by plant...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4115617
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Hui, Fengli; Ren, Yongcheng; Chen, Liang; Li, Ying; Zhang, Lin; Niu, Qiuhong
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Four strains of a novel ascomycetous yeast species were recovered from the frass of wood-boring beetles collected from the Baotianman Nature Reserve and the Laojieling Nature Reserve in Henan Province, China. This species produced unconjugated and deliquescent asci with hemispheroid or helmet-shaped ascospores. Analysis of gene sequences for the D1/D2 domain of the large subunit (LSU) rRNA, as well as analysis of concatenated gene sequences...
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Hwang, Gi-Wook; Murai, Yasutaka; Takahashi, Tsutomu; Naganuma, Akira
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This article is from Scientific Reports , volume 4 . Abstract Methylmercury causes serious damage to the central nervous system, but the molecular mechanisms of methylmercury toxicity are only marginally understood. In this study, we used a gene-deletion mutant library of budding yeast to conduct genome-wide screening for gene knockouts affecting the sensitivity of methylmercury toxicity. We successfully identified 31 genes whose deletions confer resistance to methylmercury in yeast, and 18...
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Hwang, Yong Il; Park, Yong Bum; Oh, Yeon Mok; Lee, Ji Hyun; Kim, Tae Hyung; Yoo, Kwang Ha; Yoon, Hyoung Kyu; Rhee, Chin Kook; Kim, Deog Kyeom; Shin, Kyeong Cheol; Lee, Sang Yeub; Jung, Ki-Suck
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the Korean COPD guideline to GOLD consensus report in terms of acute exacerbation. A total of 361 patients were enrolled in this study, and 16.9% of them experienced acute exacerbation during the follow-up. A total of 6.3% of patients in GOLD A, 9.5% in GOLD B, 7.7% in GOLD C and 17.0% of GOLD D experienced exacerbation during the first year of follow-up, respectively (P=0.09)....
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Hwang, Young Ju; Hyun, Myung Chul; Choi, Bong Seok; Chun, So Young; Cho, Min Hyun
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is closely associated with the mortality of hospitalized patients and long-term development of chronic kidney disease, especially in children. The purpose of our study was to assess the evidence of contrast-induced AKI after cardiac catheterization in children with heart disease and evaluate the clinical usefulness of candidate biomarkers in AKI. A total of 26 children undergoing cardiac...
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Imai, Ryota; Hayashida, Kazuki; Nakano, Hideki; Morioka, Shu
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This article is from Journal of Physical Therapy Science , volume 26 . Abstract [Purpose] A number of different stimulation devices are used in basic and clinical research studies, and their frequencies of use vary. However, whether or not they are equally effective has not been investigated. The purpose of the present study was to investigate neural activity in the brain during the illusion of motion evoked by stimulating the tendons of the wrist extensor muscles using various vibration...
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract The aims of this study were to analyze annual trends of charcoal burning (CB) suicide, 2000 to 2011, and to examine the risk factors of CB suicide in Korea. Data on suicides (n=138,938) were obtained from the Statistics Korea. The proportion of CB suicides among all suicide deaths reported was 0.7% (84 cases) in 2007, and since 2008 it has rapidly increased to 7.9% (1,251 cases) in 2011. Of significant risk factors of...
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Joo, Dong Jin; Yang, Chul Woo; Jeong, Hyeon Joo; Lim, Beom Jin; Huh, Kyu Ha; Chung, Byung Ha; Choi, Yeong Jin; Kang, Shin-Wook; Kim, Yu Seun
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract This study was designed to evaluate whether sirolimus (SRL) conversion effectively improves renal function and histopathology in calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-treated renal recipients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency. SRL conversion from CNI was performed in patients who underwent kidney transplantation from 6 months to 5 yr prior to screening. Forty-five patients were enrolled. The effect of SRL conversion on...
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Jung, Jung Hwa; Hahm, Jong Ryeal; Jung, Jaehoon; Kim, Soo Kyoung; Kim, Sungsu; Kim, Kyong Young; Kim, Bo Ra; Kim, Hong Jun; Jeong, Yi Yeong; Kim, Sun Joo
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract Methimazole (MMI)-induced acute pancreatitis is very rare but severe adverse reaction. A 51-yr-old male developed a high fever, chills, and abdominal pain, two weeks after commencement on MMI for the treatment of Graves' disease. There was no evidence of agranulocytosis, and fever subsided soon after stopping MMI treatment. However, 5 hr after taking an additional dose of MMI, abdominal pain and fever developed again....
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4129213
