Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
- Severe xanthomatosis in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.Severe xanthomatosis in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.: Related ArticlesSevere xanthomatosis in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.J Clin Lipidol. 2018 Jul - Aug;12(4):872-877Authors: Aljenedil S, Ruel I, Watters K, Genest JAbstract BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic lipoprotein disorder characterized by elevated plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, (tendinous xanthomas, xanthelasmas,
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Buttock.Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Buttock.: Related ArticlesBasal Cell Carcinoma of the Buttock.Skinmed. 2018;16(2):105-110Authors: Cohen PRAbstract Basal cell carcinoma of the buttock is rare, and only 28 patients have been described. An extensive literature search was performed on basal cell carcinoma and buttock using the PubMed database. The literature was evaluated, and the characteristics of individuals with basal cell carcinoma of the bu
- Giant Cell Polymyositis and Myocarditis in a Patient With Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis: A Postviral Autoimmune Process?Giant Cell Polymyositis and Myocarditis in a Patient With Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis: A Postviral Autoimmune Process?: Related ArticlesGiant Cell Polymyositis and Myocarditis in a Patient With Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis: A Postviral Autoimmune Process?J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2018 08 01;77(8):661-664Authors: Priemer DS, Davidson DD, Loehrer PJ, Badve SSAbstract Thymomas are associated with autoantibody formation. The most common a
- Circulating Tumor Cell Phenotyping via High-Throughput Acoustic Separation.Circulating Tumor Cell Phenotyping via High-Throughput Acoustic Separation.: Related ArticlesCirculating Tumor Cell Phenotyping via High-Throughput Acoustic Separation.Small. 2018 08;14(32):e1801131Authors: Wu M, Huang PH, Zhang R, Mao Z, Chen C, Kemeny G, Li P, Lee AV, Gyanchandani R, Armstrong AJ, Dao M, Suresh S, Huang TJAbstract The study of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) offers pathways to develop new diagnostic and prognostic biom
- Syringocystadenocarcinoma Papilliferum: A Rare Malignant Sweat Gland Tumor.Syringocystadenocarcinoma Papilliferum: A Rare Malignant Sweat Gland Tumor.: Related ArticlesSyringocystadenocarcinoma Papilliferum: A Rare Malignant Sweat Gland Tumor.Skinmed. 2018;16(3):195-197Authors: Yao JL, Cellura P, Phelps RGAbstract A 73-year-old Hispanic woman presented to the clinic with an erythematous, friable 3.0 cm × 2.7 cm × 0.7 cm mass located on the posterior vertex of the scalp (Figure 1). The lesion had been present sin
- A Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Among 97,898 Women to Identify Candidate Susceptibility Genes for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Risk.A Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Among 97,898 Women to Identify Candidate Susceptibility Genes for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Risk.: Related ArticlesA Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Among 97,898 Women to Identify Candidate Susceptibility Genes for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Risk.Cancer Res. 2018 09 15;78(18):5419-5430Authors: Lu Y, Beeghly-Fadiel A, Wu L, Guo X, Li B, Schildkraut JM, Im HK, Chen YA, Permuth JB, Reid BM, Teer JK, Moys
- Harnessing the Immune System in Pancreatic Cancer.Harnessing the Immune System in Pancreatic Cancer.: Related ArticlesHarnessing the Immune System in Pancreatic Cancer.Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2018 08 20;19(10):48Authors: Das S, Berlin J, Cardin DAbstract OPINION STATEMENT: Managing patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPDA) is a challenging proposition for any treating oncologist. Although the potency of first-line therapies has improved with the approvals of FOLFIRINO
- Importance of B-scan Ultrasonography for the Detection of Choroidal Melanoma.Case Report: Importance of B-scan Ultrasonography for the Detection of Choroidal Melanoma.: Related ArticlesCase Report: Importance of B-scan Ultrasonography for the Detection of Choroidal Melanoma.Optom Vis Sci. 2018 10;95(10):971-974Authors: Wilczek MA, Gold AS, Ehlies FJ, Murray TGAbstract SIGNIFICANCE: This case highlights the importance of using ultrasonography to evaluate an eye that has no clear view of the fundus. PURPOSE:
- A Pediatric Intra-Axial Malignant SMARCB1-Deficient Desmoplastic Tumor Arising in Meningioangiomatosis.A Pediatric Intra-Axial Malignant SMARCB1-Deficient Desmoplastic Tumor Arising in Meningioangiomatosis.: Related ArticlesA Pediatric Intra-Axial Malignant SMARCB1-Deficient Desmoplastic Tumor Arising in Meningioangiomatosis.J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2018 10 01;77(10):883-889Authors: Rossi S, Brenca M, Zanatta L, Trincia E, Guerriero A, Pizzato C, Fiorindi A, Viscardi E, Giangaspero F, Maestro R, Dei Tos AP, Giannini CAbstract SMARCB1 ina
- Large Meningeal Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma With WWTR1-CAMTA1 Gene Rearrangement and Slow Growth Over 15 Years.A Case of Large Meningeal Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma With WWTR1-CAMTA1 Gene Rearrangement and Slow Growth Over 15 Years.: Related ArticlesA Case of Large Meningeal Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma With WWTR1-CAMTA1 Gene Rearrangement and Slow Growth Over 15 Years.J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2018 10 01;77(10):871-876Authors: Süß P, Volz F, Lang C, Staszewksi O, Palmedo G, Taschner CA, Scheiwe C, Kurz P, Mentzel T, Prinz MAbstract Epit
- Facile profiling of molecular heterogeneity by microfluidic digital melt.Facile profiling of molecular heterogeneity by microfluidic digital melt.: Related ArticlesFacile profiling of molecular heterogeneity by microfluidic digital melt.Sci Adv. 2018 09;4(9):eaat6459Authors: O'Keefe CM, Pisanic TR, Zec H, Overman MJ, Herman JG, Wang THAbstract This work presents a digital microfluidic platform called HYPER-Melt (high-density profiling and enumeration by melt) for highly parallelized copy-by-copy DNA molecular
- Synovial sarcoma of cervicodorsal spine: A case report.Synovial sarcoma of cervicodorsal spine: A case report.: Related ArticlesSynovial sarcoma of cervicodorsal spine: A case report.J Pak Med Assoc. 2018 Jul;68(7):1100-1104Authors: Shah WU, Shujaat SD, Ullah N, Mansoor SAbstract Synovial sarcoma is a soft-tissue sarcoma. Its involvement of the spine is extremely rare. We report a 40 year old male who presented with shoulder pain and progressive weakness in all four limbs for six months with
- Differential Burden of Rare and Common Variants on Tumor Characteristics, Survival, and Mode of Detection in Breast Cancer.Differential Burden of Rare and Common Variants on Tumor Characteristics, Survival, and Mode of Detection in Breast Cancer.: Related ArticlesDifferential Burden of Rare and Common Variants on Tumor Characteristics, Survival, and Mode of Detection in Breast Cancer.Cancer Res. 2018 11 01;78(21):6329-6338Authors: Li J, Ugalde-Morales E, Wen WX, Decker B, Eriksson M, Torstensson A, Christensen HN, Dunning AM, Allen J, Luccarini C, Pooley KA, Simard
- Large intra-cardiac fibroma identified on cardiac MRI - a case report and review of literature.Large intra-cardiac fibroma identified on cardiac MRI - a case report and review of literature.: Related ArticlesLarge intra-cardiac fibroma identified on cardiac MRI - a case report and review of literature.J Pak Med Assoc. 2018 Jul;68(7):1105-1107Authors: Yousuf KY, Tipoo FAAbstract Primary cardiac tumours are rare. Cardiac fibroma is a benign tumour of the heart. It is fairly common among children and adolescents and is rarely encounte
- Retroperitoneal hemangiopericytoma-a rare case with multiple relapses-even 20 years after primary diagnosis].[Retroperitoneal hemangiopericytoma-a rare case with multiple relapses-even 20 years after primary diagnosis].: Related Articles[Retroperitoneal hemangiopericytoma-a rare case with multiple relapses-even 20 years after primary diagnosis].Urologe A. 2019 Apr;58(4):424-427Authors: Maier M, Hofmann R, Rodepeter F, Hegele AAbstract A 41-year-old man without previous illness presented at our clinic with progressive pain in the lower abdomen a
- Treatment Options for Adenoid Cystic Lacrimal Gland Carcinoma - A Case Series and Literature Review].[Treatment Options for Adenoid Cystic Lacrimal Gland Carcinoma - A Case Series and Literature Review].: Related Articles[Treatment Options for Adenoid Cystic Lacrimal Gland Carcinoma - A Case Series and Literature Review].Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2019 Jan;236(1):35-38Authors: Mihailovic N, Elges S, Glitz B, Merté RL, Alnawaiseh M, Buerke B, Allkemper T, Eter N, Grenzebach UHAbstract Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland (ACC) is
- Efficacy and safety of nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma: An open-label, single-arm, multicentre phase II study.Efficacy and safety of nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma: An open-label, single-arm, multicentre phase II study.: Related ArticlesEfficacy and safety of nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma: An open-label, single-arm, multicentre phase II study.Eur J Cancer. 2018 12;105:114-126Authors: Namikawa K, Kiyohara Y, Takenouchi T, Uhara H, Uchi H, Yoshik
- The association of socioeconomic status with quality of life in cancer patients over a 6-month period using individual growth models.The association of socioeconomic status with quality of life in cancer patients over a 6-month period using individual growth models.: Related ArticlesThe association of socioeconomic status with quality of life in cancer patients over a 6-month period using individual growth models.Support Care Cancer. 2019 Sep;27(9):3347-3355Authors: Roick J, Danker H, Kersting A, Dietrich A, Dietz A, Papsdorf K, Meixensberger J, Stolzenburg JU, Wirtz H, Sing
- Web-based personalised information and support for patients with a neuroendocrine tumour: randomised controlled trial.Web-based personalised information and support for patients with a neuroendocrine tumour: randomised controlled trial.: Related ArticlesWeb-based personalised information and support for patients with a neuroendocrine tumour: randomised controlled trial.Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2019 02 28;14(1):60Authors: de Hosson LD, Bouma G, Stelwagen J, van Essen H, de Bock GH, de Groot DJA, de Vries EGE, Walenkamp AMEAbstract BACKGROUND: Patients with
- Tuberculosis of the cervix: An uncommon cause of vaginal discharge in a post-menopausal woman.Tuberculosis of the cervix: An uncommon cause of vaginal discharge in a post-menopausal woman.: Related ArticlesTuberculosis of the cervix: An uncommon cause of vaginal discharge in a post-menopausal woman.Natl Med J India. 2018 May-Jun;31(3):149-150Authors: Kumari R, Vaishya V, Khanna G, Chauhan M, Sharma JB, Kriplani AAbstract Discharge per vaginum is a common symptom of a variety of gynaecological diseases. Among post-menopausal women
- The effect of GnRH agonists on angiogenesis and its implications for the myocardium in patients with cardiac risk.The effect of GnRH agonists on angiogenesis and its implications for the myocardium in patients with cardiac risk.: Related ArticlesThe effect of GnRH agonists on angiogenesis and its implications for the myocardium in patients with cardiac risk.Bratisl Lek Listy. 2019;120(8):601-603Authors: Valaskova Z, Hulin I, Hassoun OE, Polak S, Mladosievicova BAbstract Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists were described as anti-angiogenic facto
- Diagnosis and treatment of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia in Slovak Republic: novel approaches.Diagnosis and treatment of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia in Slovak Republic: novel approaches.: Related ArticlesDiagnosis and treatment of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia in Slovak Republic: novel approaches.Neoplasma. 2019 Sep;66(5):818-824Authors: Fabri O, Horakova J, Bodova I, Svec P, Laluhova Striezencova Z, Bubanska E, Cermak M, Galisova V, Skalicka K, Vaska A, Doczyova D, Panikova A, Sykora T, Adamcakova J, Kolenova AAbstract J
- Testicular tumors: A diagnostic challenge of imaging].[Testicular tumors: A diagnostic challenge of imaging].: Related Articles[Testicular tumors: A diagnostic challenge of imaging].Bull Cancer. 2019 Oct;106(10):875-886Authors: Rocher L, Ksouri A, Maxwell F, Bresson B, Hindawi G, Balasa C, Bellin MF, Albiges LAbstract OBJECTIVES: Reviewing the characterization and the follow-up imaging of testicular tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Literature review (PubMed, Medline) of urological and r
- Systemic treatments of metastatic or locally recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck, a systematic review].[Systemic treatments of metastatic or locally recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck, a systematic review].: Related Articles[Systemic treatments of metastatic or locally recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck, a systematic review].Bull Cancer. 2019 Oct;106(10):923-938Authors: Cherifi F, Rambeau A, Johnson A, Florescu C, Géry B, Babin E, Thariat JAbstract INTRODUCTION: Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is a rare
- The role of autologous stem cell transplantation in peripheral T cell lymphoma: a long-term follow-up single-center experience.The role of autologous stem cell transplantation in peripheral T cell lymphoma: a long-term follow-up single-center experience.: Related ArticlesThe role of autologous stem cell transplantation in peripheral T cell lymphoma: a long-term follow-up single-center experience.J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2019 Oct;145(10):2595-2604Authors: Roerden M, Walz JS, Müller MR, Sökler M, Federmann B, Kanz L, Bethge W, Vogel WAbstract PURPOSE: Peripheral T
- Extended Real-World Observation of Patients Treated with Sorafenib for Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma and Impact of Lenvatinib Salvage Treatment: A Korean Multicenter StudyExtended Real-World Observation of Patients Treated with Sorafenib for Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma and Impact of Lenvatinib Salvage Treatment: A Korean Multicenter Study: Thyroid, Ahead of Print. AbstractBackground: Treatment for patients with radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is challenging. Recently, two tyrosine kinase inhibitors (sorafenib and lenvatinib) have been ap
- Reproductive factors and thyroid cancer risk: Meta‐analysisReproductive factors and thyroid cancer risk: Meta‐analysis: AbstractBackgroundAssessed pooled risk on reproductive factors and oral contraceptives (OC) on thyroid cancer (TC) using published studies (1996‐2017).MethodsSummary odds ratio (OR) for case‐control studies (n = 10) and risk ratio (RR) for cohort studies (n = 9) was done.ResultsOR was 1.43 (95% CI: 1.16‐1.77) for age at menarche >14 years, 1.49 (95% CI: 1.19‐1.86) for parity >2, 1.38 (9
- Intraoperative and postanesthesia care unit fluid administration as risk factors for postoperative complications in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing free tissue transferIntraoperative and postanesthesia care unit fluid administration as risk factors for postoperative complications in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing free tissue transfer: AbstractBackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the impact of perioperative fluid administration, defined as fluid delivered intraoperatively and in the postanesthesia care unit, on postoperative outcomes.MethodsMedical records of 102 patients with oral cavity squamou
- Outcomes for elderly patients 75 years and older treated with curative intent radiotherapy for mucosal squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neckOutcomes for elderly patients 75 years and older treated with curative intent radiotherapy for mucosal squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck: AbstractBackgroundElderly patients with mucosal squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (mHNSCC) represent a challenging clinical dilemma.MethodsA retrospective review was performed of patients ≥75 years, treated with curative‐intent radiotherapy for mHNSCC in two quaternary Sydney hospitals b
- Regenerating gene 1A single-nucleotide polymorphisms and nasopharyngeal carcinoma susceptibilityRegenerating gene 1A single-nucleotide polymorphisms and nasopharyngeal carcinoma susceptibilityThis comment refers to the article available online at https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-019-05645-9.Dear, we read the publication on “Association of regenerating gene (*REG) 1A single-nucleotide polymorphisms and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) susceptibility in southern Chinese population” with a great interest and would like to share some ideas on this
- Heralding change: The evolution of the IJO in 2019, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 2019 53(6):679-681,Murali...Heralding change: The evolution of the IJO in 2019,Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 2019 53(6):679-681,Murali Poduval, Lalit Maini,Chondromalacia patella among military recruits with anterior knee pain: Prevalence and association with patellofemoral malalignmentMeltem Ozdemir, Rasime Pelin KavakIndian Journal of Orthopaedics 2019 53(6):682-688Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of chondromalacia patella (CMP) and to e
- SELECTED PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND BELT AND ROAD TROPICAL MEDICAL ALLIANCE (BRTMA) FORUM IN TROPICAL...SELECTED PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND BELT AND ROAD TROPICAL MEDICAL ALLIANCE (BRTMA) FORUM IN TROPICAL MEDICINE , Year : 2019 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 13 | Page : 1-44Selected proceedings of the Second Belt and Road Tropical Medical Alliance (BRTMA) forum in tropical medicineDate of Web Publication7-Oct-2019 Correspondence Address:Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneDOI: 10.4103/1995-7645.268165How to cite this article:. Sele
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Accepted Articles Accepted, unedited articles published online...Clinical and Experimental DermatologyAccepted ArticlesAccepted, unedited articles published online and citable. The final edited and typeset Version of Record will appear in the future.CORRESPONDENCEFish intake and risk of non‐melanoma skin cancer in a Chinese population: The Singapore Chinese Health StudyC.C. Oh, J. Aizhen, J.‐M. Yuan, W.‐P. KohFirst Published: 03 October 2019ORIGINAL ARTICLESHair Follicle Differentiation Specific Keratin Expres
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Early View Online Version of Record before inclusion in an issue...Clinical and Experimental DermatologyEarly ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issueCorrespondenceAn unusual manifestation of X‐linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with palmoplantar keratodermaM. De Brito, L. Ferguson, S. Mansour, I. KhanVersion of Record online: 04 October 2019Viewpoints in dermatologyCorrespondenceSecond primary malignancies in patients with hidradenocarcinoma: a US national database studyA. Loya, V. Ramach
- Hormones in male reproduction and fertility Pallav Sengupta, Sulagna Dutta Asian Pacific Journal of...Hormones in male reproduction and fertilityPallav Sengupta, Sulagna DuttaAsian Pacific Journal of Reproduction 2019 8(5):187-188Male reproductive hormones and semen qualitySulagna Dutta, Pallav Sengupta, Suriyani MuhamadAsian Pacific Journal of Reproduction 2019 8(5):189-194Male reproductive functions are mediated by different hormones whose orchestrations remain a major research interest. The ‘master’ regulator hormonal axis is the hypothalamo-
- Percutaneous treatment of aortic root rupture after transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure...Percutaneous treatment of aortic root rupture after transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedureAnnular rupture is a feared complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mainly after the use of balloon-expanding prosthesis. The treatment depends on the type of annular rupture and its clinical presentation. Therapeutic approaches reported in literature include conventional surgical procedure, isolated pericardial drainage, and
- Dedicated Spiral Breast Computed Tomography With a Single Photon-Counting Detector: Initial Results...Dedicated Spiral Breast Computed Tomography With a Single Photon-Counting Detector: Initial Results of the First 300 WomenObjectives The aim of this study was to describe our initial clinical experiences using a dedicated spiral breast computed tomography (B-CT) with a single photon-counting detector. Materials and Methods This retrospective study was approved by the institutional review board. Examinations of 300 consecutive women undergoing B-C
- A comparison between the flexor hallucis brevis and adductor pollicis muscles in atracurium-induced...A comparison between the flexor hallucis brevis and adductor pollicis muscles in atracurium-induced neuromuscular blockade using acceleromyography: A prospective observational studyBACKGROUND Neuromuscular blockade (NMB) monitoring is essential to avoid residual NMB. While the adductor pollicis is the recommended site for monitoring recovery, it is not always accessible. The flexor hallucis brevis could be an interesting alternative. OBJECTIVE Th
- Tactical combat casualty care in the navy – Challenges and way ahead MV Singh, Sougat Ray, Sunil Goyal,...Tactical combat casualty care in the navy – Challenges and way aheadMV Singh, Sougat Ray, Sunil Goyal, RJ Singh, Rohit SharmaJournal of Marine Medical Society 2019 21(2):105-107Telemedicine: A force multiplier of combat medical care in the Indian NavySaurabh Bobdey, Shankar Narayan, M Ilankumaran, G Vishwanath, MV Singh, AK Sinha, N Anand, Kiran MaramrajJournal of Marine Medical Society 2019 21(2):108-111The tasking of the Indian Navy has increas
- Compression Garments Reduce Muscle Movement and Activation during Submaximal Running PURPOSE The purpose...Compression Garments Reduce Muscle Movement and Activation during Submaximal RunningPURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of sports compression tights in reducing muscle movement and activation during running. METHODS A total of 27 recreationally-active males were recruited across two separate studies. For study one, 13 participants (mean ± SD; 84.1 ± 9.4 kg, 22 ± 3 y) completed two 4-min treadmill running bouts (
- How to reduce flood damage? Take a look back at the recent flood in Iran Mohammad Reza Fazel, Mehrdad...How to reduce flood damage? Take a look back at the recent flood in IranMohammad Reza Fazel, Mehrdad MahdianArchives of Trauma Research 2019 8(2):45-45Factors affecting the severity of pedestrian traffic crashesAli Moradi, Pegah Ameri, Khaled Rahmni, Maryam Najafi, Ensiyeh Jamshidi, Yadolah Fakhri, Salman Khazaei, Babak Moeini, Mohyeddin AmjadianArchives of Trauma Research 2019 8(2):46-56Background: Considering the importance of pedestrian traffi
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