Abstract Medical education is evolving and electronic learning (e-Learning) strategies have now become an essential asset in radiology education. Radiology education is a significant part of the undergraduate medical curriculum and the use of e-Learning in radiology teaching in medical schools is on the rise. If coupled with clinical decision support systems, e-Learning can be a practical way of teaching students clinical decision making, such as selecting the diagnostic imaging...
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Abstract Genetic polymorphisms could be involved in the individual rate of OTM (orthodontic tooth movement) corresponding to the clinical phenomenon of “slow movers” and “fast movers”. This study evaluated, if genetic polymorphisms in RANK, RANKL, OPG, COX2 and IL6 are associated with the expression of RANKL, OPG, COX2 and IL6 by human periodontal ligament (hPDL) fibroblasts during OTM. Primary hPDL fibroblasts from periodontal connective tissue of teeth extracted from 57 human...
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Related ArticlesSevere Cobalamin Deficiency Disguised as Schistocytes: A Case Report. Am J Case Rep. 2019 Nov 17;20:1691-1694 Authors: Koubaissi SA, Degheili JA Abstract <strong>BACKGROUND</strong> Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin (Cbl), is a major player in both erythropoiesis and myelination of the central nervous system. The 2 main manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency are bone marrow failure and demyelinating disease. These manifestations...
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Related ArticlesSuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitation following minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Oct 31;65:255-258 Authors: Glithero KJ, Tackett JJ, DeMason K, Burnweit CA Abstract INTRODUCTION: Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity. The minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is the most commonly practiced method of surgical treatment and there is concern...
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Related ArticlesClinical progression of renal vein leiomyoma: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Nov 04;65:249-254 Authors: Dhawan K, Bansal N, Gupta NM, Dhawan S Abstract INTRODUCTION: Vascular leiomyoma originating in the renal vein is a rare entity. Our case allowed us charting of progression of renal vein leiomyoma for 8-years' duration. Apart from intraluminous growth causing displacement of viscera, the leiomyoma did not show any aggressive...
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Related ArticlesJejunal perforation complicating dermatomyositis. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Apr 10;65:245-248 Authors: Lee D, Jeong WS, Hyun CL, Kim J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Small bowel perforation is rare in dermatomyositis (DM). However, it is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. In line with the SCARE criteria, we describe a case of jejunal perforation for a DM patient (Agha et al., 2018 [1]). CASE PRESENTATION: A 63-year-old...
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Related ArticlesCeramic liner fracture in ceramic on ceramic Total hip arthoplasty: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Nov 05;65:242-244 Authors: Pawar ED, Yadav AK, Sharma A, Harsoor A Abstract INTRODUCTION: Revision rates of total hip arthoplasty have decreased after introducing total hip arthroplasty using ceramic component due to reduce wear and osteolysis. CASE REPORT: 29 year old male case of bilateral hip avascular necrosis operated...
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Related ArticlesCesarean scar pregnancy: A case report with surgical management after initially effective conservative treatment. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Nov 06;65:238-241 Authors: Tsakiridis I, Chatzikalogiannis I, Mamopoulos A, Dagklis T, Tsakmakidis G, Athanasiadis A, Kalogiannidis I Abstract INTRODUCTION: The incidence of cesarean scar pregnancies (CSPs) is increasing, possibly due to higher rates of cesarean sections. We report a case of a CSP...
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Related ArticlesA case with hepatic portal vein gas who required delayed elective surgery. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Nov 06;65:233-237 Authors: Ikegame K, Iimuro Y, Furuya K, Nakagomi H, Omata M Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is believed to be an indication for emergent surgery because it is associated with high mortality rate. However, the recent increase in the use of modern abdominal computed tomography (CT) has resulted in...
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Related ArticlesA case of thymoma in myasthenia gravis: Successful outcome after thymectomy. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Nov 05;65:229-232 Authors: Dahal S, Bhandari N, Dhakal P, Karmacharya RM, Singh AK, Tuladhar SM, Devbhandari M Abstract INTRODUCTION: Thymic abnormalities occur as hyperplasia and thymoma. Myasthenia gravis is commonly present in thymoma. Thymectomy possesses risk due to anatomical proximity with vital thoracic structures and myasthenia...
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Related ArticlesSurgical outcome of collateral ligament injury with metacarpal head fracture in a near amputation after power saw injury: Case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Nov 02;65:225-228 Authors: Liawrungrueang W Abstract INTRODUCTION: The incidence of thumb amputation is high in developing and industrialized countries. A power saw injury is very traumatic to the soft tissue and neurovascular system, and thus difficult for orthopedic and plastic...
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Grisel syndrome, sigmoid sinus thrombosis and rheumatic carditis: Case report of a rare association.
Related ArticlesGrisel syndrome, sigmoid sinus thrombosis and rheumatic carditis: Case report of a rare association. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Nov 09;129:109774 Authors: Cucuzza ME, D'Ambra A, Evola FR, Greco F, Smilari P Abstract Grisel's syndrome (GS) is a non traumatic atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation of C1-C2 joint. A six year old girl, 20 days after an episode of fever, developed a torticollis and a 3/6 heart murmur. The echocardiography...
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Related ArticlesAllergic rhinitis and asthma assessment of risk factors in pediatric patients: A systematic review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Oct 31;129:109759 Authors: Testa D, DI Bari M, Nunziata M, Cristofaro G, Massaro G, Marcuccio G, Motta G Abstract Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most prevalent allergic disease in children and can be associated with asthma (A); this association can have significant effect on child's quality of life. The...
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Related ArticlesA retrospective study of patients with Robin sequence: Patient characteristics and their impact on clinical outcomes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Nov 07;129:109769 Authors: Hamilton S, Dzioba A, Husein M Abstract INTRODUCTION: Robin sequence (RS) is a congenital set of abnormalities of the head and neck, consisting of a hypoplastic mandible (micrognathia), a tongue that is displaced posteriorly (glossoptosis), and obstruction...
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Related ArticlesLinguistic adaptation and validation of Italian version of OSA-18, a quality of life questionnaire for evaluation of children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAS). Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Oct 17;129:109727 Authors: Arezzo E, Festa P, D'Antò V, Michelotti A, De Vincentiis GC, Sitzia E, Giuliani M, Piga S, Galeotti A PMID: 31734562 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesGenetic architecture of subspecies divergence in trace mineral accumulation and elemental correlations in the rice grain. Theor Appl Genet. 2019 Nov 16;: Authors: Tan Y, Sun L, Song Q, Mao D, Zhou J, Jiang Y, Wang J, Fan T, Zhu Q, Huang D, Xiao H, Chen C Abstract KEY MESSAGE: Genome differentiation has shaped the divergence in element concentration between rice subspecies and contributed to the correlation among trace minerals in the...
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Related ArticlesArsenic induces human chondrocyte senescence and accelerates rat articular cartilage aging. Arch Toxicol. 2019 Nov 16;: Authors: Chung YP, Chen YW, Weng TI, Yang RS, Liu SH Abstract Arsenic-contaminated drinking water is known to be a serious human health problem. A previous epidemiological study has indicated that arsenic levels in blood were higher in arthritis patients compared to age-matched control subjects. Bone is known as an important...
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Related ArticlesOutbreaks of Mucorales and the Species Involved. Mycopathologia. 2019 Nov 16;: Authors: Walther G, Wagner L, Kurzai O Abstract The order Mucorales is an ancient group of fungi classified in the subphylum Mucoromycotina. Mucorales are mainly fast-growing saprotrophs that belong to the first colonizers of diverse organic materials and represent a permanent part of the human environment. Several species are able to cause human infections...
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Related ArticlesFlexural strength, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial activity of a polymethyl methacrylate denture resin enhanced with graphene and silver nanoparticles. Clin Oral Investig. 2019 Nov 16;: Authors: Bacali C, Baldea I, Moldovan M, Carpa R, Olteanu DE, Filip GA, Nastase V, Lascu L, Badea M, Constantiniuc M, Badea F Abstract OBJECTIVE: The study evaluates the effect of adding graphene-Ag nanoparticles (G-AgNp) to a PMMA auto-polymerizing...
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Related ArticlesRelationship between Resting Systemic Arterial Blood Pressure and Pain Sensitivity Parameters in Young Healthy Indian Medical Students. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2019 Jan.-Mar;17(65):51-56 Authors: Mendpara SJ, Akhani PN, Palan BM, Harsoda JM Abstract Background Pain interests clinicians and researchers alike. Several animal and human studies have attempted to establish and explain the relationship between blood pressure and nociception....
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Related ArticlesThe inhibition of lactoperoxidase catalytic activity through mesna (2-mercaptoethane sodium sulfonate). J Inorg Biochem. 2019 Nov 12;203:110911 Authors: Jahanbakhsh S, Dekhne MS, Kohan-Ghadr HR, Bai D, Awonuga A, Morris RT, Yang Z, Abu-Soud HM Abstract Here, we show that mesna (sodium-2-mercaptoethane sulfonate), primarily used to prevent nephrotoxicity and urinary tract toxicity caused by chemotherapeutic agents such as cyclophosphamide...
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Related ArticlesSerotonin 5-HT2A receptor expression and functionality in postmortem frontal cortex of subjects with schizophrenia: Selective biased agonism via Gαi1-proteins. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: García-Bea A, Miranda-Azpiazu P, Muguruza C, Marmolejo-Martinez-Artesero S, Diez-Alarcia R, Gabilondo AM, Callado LF, Morentin B, González-Maeso J, Meana JJ Abstract Serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (5-HT2ARs) have been implicated in schizophrenia....
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Related ArticlesComparative analysis of fresh chondrocytes, cultured chondrocytes and chondroprogenitors derived from human articular cartilage. Acta Histochem. 2019 Nov 13;:151462 Authors: Vinod E, Kachroo U, Amirtham SM, Ramasamy B, Sathishkumar S Abstract INTRODUCTION: Interest in chondroprogenitors arose due to their inherent stem cell like properties, and their initial characterization was based on identification of a small percentage of CD49e positive...
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Related ArticlesCognition and Reward Circuits in Schizophrenia: Synergistic, Not Separate. Biol Psychiatry. 2019 Oct 03;: Authors: Robison AJ, Thakkar KN, Diwadkar VA Abstract Schizophrenia has been studied from the perspective of cognitive or reward-related impairments, yet it cannot be wholly related to one or the other process and their corresponding neural circuits. We posit a comprehensive circuit-based model proposing that dysfunctional interactions...
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Objectives: We describe our early experiences with resecting skull base tumors using a radiofrequency ablation-assisted endoscopic endonasal approach. Ninety-seven patients with skull base tumors who were admitted to the Otorhinolaryngology department at Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital between January 2014 and December 2016 were operated on using a radiofrequency ablation-assisted endoscopic endonasal approach. Complete resection was achieved in all patients....
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Related ArticlesIntraluminal fluid infusion in a rat jejunum ischemia/reperfusion model is associated with improved tissue perfusion and less mucosal damage. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Oct 04;: Authors: Yalcin D, Saçak B, Yalcin M, Yildirim A, Karademir B, Ercan F, Celebiler Ö Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study used an experimental model mimicking early postoperative enteral feeding after the transfer of free jejunal flap and tested the hypothesis...
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Related ArticlesResponse to: Letter to the editor: Wasted research time and its impact on training in plastic surgery. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Nov 06;: Authors: Sepehripour S, Dheansa BS PMID: 31734235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesCorrigendum to "Subtle Eyelid Retraction after Lower Blepharoplasty" [Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 72 (10), 2019, 1682-1687]. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Nov 13;: Authors: Harounian J, Wulc AE, Brackup AB, Ramesh S PMID: 31734234 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesOutcomes with microsurgery of common peroneal nerve lesions. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Apr 11;: Authors: Terzis JK, Kostas I Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this retrospective study is to present our results with peroneal nerve lesions, to examine the relative significance of various factors, to assess their effect on outcome, and to establish guidelines of treatment for the microsurgical management of these difficult lesions....
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Related ArticlesGranulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) in a 15-year-old girl with facial Acne-like ulcers: A Case Report. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Jamali Moghadam SR, Salehi MR, Mojtahedi SY, Fadaei N, Dadras O, Seyed Alinaghi SA, Mohammadifirouzeh M Abstract Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), is a multisystem autoimmune disease of unknown etiology often misdiagnosed as pneumonia....
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Related ArticlesThe clinical characteristics of patients with an isolate epiglottic collapse. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2019 Nov 13;: Authors: Sung CM, Kim HC, Yang HC Abstract OBJECTIVE: We analyzed the clinical characteristics of patients with isolated epiglottic collapse (IEC) who had an epiglottic anteroposterior (AP) collapse as the only cause of snoring during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE). METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 334 consecutive...
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Related ArticlesCritical role of interleukin (IL)-17 in inflammatory and immune disorders: An updated review of the evidence focusing in controversies. Autoimmun Rev. 2019 Nov 14;:102429 Authors: Ruiz de Morales JMG, Puig L, Daudén E, Cañete JD, Pablos JL, Martín AO, Juanatey CG, Adán A, Montalbán X, Borruel N, Ortí G, Martín EH, García-Vidal C, Morales CV, Vázquez VM, González-Gay MÁ Abstract Interleukin 17 (IL-17) is a proinflammatory cytokine that...
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Related ArticlesSignificance of TIM3 expression in cancer: From biology to the clinic. Semin Oncol. 2019 Nov 06;: Authors: Solinas C, De Silva P, Bron D, Willard-Gallo K, Sangiolo D Abstract Targeting inhibitory immune checkpoint molecules has dramatically changed treatment paradigms in medical oncology. Understanding the best strategies to unleash a pre-existing immune response or to induce an efficient immune response against tumors has emerged as...
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-13018-3Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome causes premature aging. Here the authors show that activation of the DNA damage response at dysfunctional telomeres and transcription of telomeric non-coding RNAs contributes to the pathogenesis, which can be ameliorated by treatment with sequence-specific telomeric antisense oligonucleotides.
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-13159-5Whole genome duplication (WGD) presents new challenges to the establishment of optimal allelic combinations and to the meiotic machinery. Here, the authors show that adaptive gene flow from Arabidopsis arenosa could rescue the nascent A. lyrata from extinction following WGD.
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-13021-8The pathogenic bacterium Legionella pneumophila infects lung macrophages and environmental amoebae. Here, Personnic et al. show that the pathogen reversibly forms virulent, antibiotic-tolerant subpopulations during infection of macrophages and amoebae, in a process regulated by the Lqs quorum-sensing system.
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-13219-wInteractions between electroactive bacteria and metal oxides are used for bioremediation. Here, the authors report on the application of Fe(III)-containing metal organic frameworks as substrates for bacterial growth which allow for remediation of lethal levels of chromium with high efficacy over several cycles.
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-12950-8The tectonic evolution of southwestern North America remains debated. Here, the authors present a complete time-dependent geodynamic model of the tectonic evolution of southwestern North America, which can explain the extensional collapse of the Basin and Range Province since the Late Eocene.
Mon Nov 18, 2019 02:00
Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-13246-7Nonlinear damping enhancement imposes strict limitations on the operation and efficiency of magnetic nano-devices. Here the authors show that nonlinear damping can be controlled by the ellipticity of magnetization precession, which provides a route for the implementation of efficient active spintronic and magnonic devices driven by spin current.
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-13208-zMetabolic syndrome is characterized by complex phenotypes that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Here the authors’ integrative network analysis suggests BTK inhibitor ibrutinib to be a promising treatment through its obesity-associated inflammation lowering effect.
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Nature Communications, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-019-12982-0Aerosol-cloud interactions are a large source of uncertainty in radiative forcing estimates. Here, the authors show that the radiative effects of clouds are influenced by a combination of aerosol particle distribution, environmental conditions and atmosphere dynamics.
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Related ArticlesPhysical recovery after laparoscopic vs. open liver resection - a prospective cohort study. Int J Surg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Kampf S, Sponder M, Bergler-Klein J, Sandurkov C, Fitschek F, Bodingbauer M, Stremitzer S, Kaczirek K, Schwarz C Abstract BACKGROUND: While the number of laparoscopic liver resections (LLRs) is increasing worldwide, its impact on physical recovery remains unclear. We hypothesized that LLR is associated with better...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 14:54
Related ArticlesLong non-coding RNA MALAT1 as a valuable biomarker for prognosis in osteosarcoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Liu M, Yang P, Mao G, Deng J, Peng G, Ning X, Yang H, Sun H Abstract BACKGROUND: Long non-coding RNA metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (lncRNA, MALAT1) has been found to be aberrantly expressed in osteosarcoma, while high MALAT1 expression is correlated with both...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 14:54
Related ArticlesDefining the Anatomy of the Vagus Nerve and Its Clinical Relevance for the Neurosurgical Treatment of Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 15;:1-5 Authors: Krüger MT, Dong CCJ, Honey CR Abstract The neurosurgical treatment of glossopharyngeal neuralgia includes microvascular decompression or rhizotomy of the nerve. When considering open section of the glossopharyngeal nerve, numerous authors have recommended...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 15:41
The Journal of Antibiotics, Published online: 18 November 2019; doi:10.1038/s41429-019-0258-9A new indole glycoside from Kitasatospora sp. MG372-hF19 carrying a 6-deoxy-α-l-talopyranose moiety
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Related ArticlesSafety and efficacy of superior turbinate biopsies as a source of olfactory epithelium appropriate for morphological analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Nov 16;: Authors: Garcia ECD, Rossaneis AC, Pipino AS, Gomes GV, de Rezende Pinna F, Voegels RL, Doty RL, Verri WA, Fornazieri MA Abstract PURPOSE: There is no standardized approach for preserving olfactory function in the side of the nose where biopsy of the olfactory epithelium...
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Related ArticlesRemote leptomeningeal dissemination in olfactory neuroblastoma mimicking multiple parasagittal meningiomas: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Martinez-Perez R, Hardesty D, Palmer J, Zachariah M, Otto B, Carrau R, Prevedello D Abstract BACKGROUND: Olfactory neuroblastoma (ON) is a highly aggressive and locally recurrent neoplasm. Distant systemic metastases are not uncommon, but remote leptomeningeal...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 16:47
Related ArticlesIncidence and Implications of Incidental Durotomy in Transforaminal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Case Series. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Telfeian A PMID: 31734429 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesRuptured Distal Superior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Dominguez L, Saway B, Benko MJ, Guilliams E, Marvin EA, Entwistle JJ PMID: 31734428 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesThe Early Neurosurgical World Wide Web - Experiences Focused on Awake Craniotomy. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Mehdorn HM Abstract The importance of international cooperation in neurosurgery incl. site visits to foreign hospitals is highlighted. The development of knowledge about function localization in brain surgery serves as an example. International cooperation led to modern day neurosurgery as shown e.g. in awake craniotomy.PMID:...
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Related ArticlesTitle: Clinical Outcome After Microvascular Decompression According to the Progression Rates of Hemifacial Spasm. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Lee JA, Kong DS, Lee S, Park SK, Park K Abstract OBJECTIVE: The progression rate for clinical manifestations in hemifacial spasm (HFS) varies; however, little is known about the factors contributing to such observations. The purpose of this study was to identify the independent factors...
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Related ArticlesTumours of the Neurohypophysis - One unit's experience and literature review. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Borg MA, Jaunmuktane DZ, Dorward MN Abstract PURPOSE: To evaluate and understand the clinical behaviour and radiological correlates of tumours originating from the posterior pituitary gland. To review the management strategy for these rare tumours and add to the limited existing literature. METHODS: Retrospective...
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Related ArticlesIMMERSING PATIENTS IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT FOR BRAIN MAPPING DURING AWAKE SURGERY. SAFETY STUDY. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Delion M, Klinger E, Bernard F, Aubin G, Minassian AT, Menei P Abstract OBJECTIVE: Brain mapping by direct electrical stimulation (DES) during awake craniotomy is now a standard procedure which reduces the risk of permanent neurologic deficits. Virtual reality technology (VR) immerses the patient...
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Related ArticlesUndiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea as a predictor of 90-day readmission for brain tumor patients. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Caplan IF, Glauser G, Goodrich S, Chen HI, Lucas TH, Lee JYK, McClintock SD, Malhotra NR Abstract BACKGROUND: Previously undiagnosed OSA is a known contributor to negative postoperative outcomes. The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that has been validated...
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Related ArticlesFrom the Occipital Condyle to the Sphenoid Sinus, extradural extension of the far lateral transcondylar approach with endoscopic assistance. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Tardivo V, Labidi M, Passeri T, Bernat AL, Zenga F, Voormolen E, Penet N, Froelich S PMID: 31734422 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesIntramedullary Spinal Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Systematic Review of Disease Presentation, Treatment and Prognosis with Case Illustration. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Barrie U, Elguindy M, Pernik M, Adeyemo E, Aoun SG, Hall K, Reyes VP, El Ahmadieh TY, Bagley CA PMID: 31734421 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesOblique Lateral Interbody Fusion (OLIF) with Supplemental Anterolateral Screw and Rod Instrumentation: a Preliminary Clinical Study. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Liu J, Feng H Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the technical details, clinical effectiveness, and complications of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) supplemented with anterolateral screw-rod instrumentation in managing degenerative lumbar diseases....
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Related ArticlesEffect of Sevoflurane Postconditioning on the Incidence of Symptomatic Cerebral Hyperperfusion after Revascularization Surgery in Adult Patients with Moyamoya Disease. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Yoon HK, Oh H, Lee HC, Cho WS, Kim JE, Park JW, Choi H, Park HP Abstract OBJECTIVE: Various experimental studies reported neuroprotective effects of sevoflurane postconditioning against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. We thus...
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Related ArticlesNon-Contrast T2-Weighted MR Sequences for Long Term Monitoring of Asymptomatic Convexity Meningiomas. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: He JQ, Iv M, Li G, Zhang M, Hayden-Gephart M Abstract BACKGROUND: Gadolinium based contrast agents (GBCA) used to enhance MRs have been linked to tissue deposition, including in the brain. The management of indolent tumors such as meningiomas requires frequent MRs to monitor for interval growth....
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Related ArticlesComparative analysis of continuous suturing, interrupted suturing, and cyanoacrylate-based lid techniques for end-to-end microvascular anastomosis: laboratory investigation. World Neurosurg. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Bot GM, Zhao X, McElenney BK, Meybodi AT, Belykh E, Lawton MT, Preul MC Abstract OBJECTIVE: Mastery of the microsurgical anastomosis is an indispensable component of neurosurgical training. However, in many resource-limited...
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The association between hearing loss and impaired cognition may be present at earlier levels of hearing loss than previously recognized, and the current 25 dB threshold for defining adult hearing loss may be too high, according to a new study (JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019; doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2019.3375). Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons examined the data of 6451 individuals aged 50 or older who underwent pure-tone audiometry and cognitive testing...
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Related ArticlesEvaluation of the Efficacy of Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal (SASI) Bypass for Patients with Morbid Obesity: a Multicenter Study. Obes Surg. 2019 Nov 16;: Authors: Mahdy T, Emile SH, Madyan A, Schou C, Alwahidi A, Ribeiro R, Sewefy A, Büsing M, Al-Haifi M, Salih E, Shikora S Abstract BACKGROUND: Single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass is a newly introduced bariatric and metabolic procedure. The present multicenter study aimed to...
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Related ArticlesAssociation of obstructive sleep apnea with severity of patients hospitalized for acute asthma. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2019 Nov 14;: Authors: Oka S, Goto T, Hirayama A, Faridi MK, Camargo CA, Hasegawa K Abstract BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with suboptimal disease control and worse chronic severity of asthma. However, little is known about the relations of OSA with acute asthma severity...
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Related ArticlesComparison of one-anastomosis gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for treatment of obesity: a 5-year study. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 May 24;: Authors: Bhandari M, Nautiyal HK, Kosta S, Mathur W, Fobi M Abstract BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the gold standard in bariatric surgery. One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) has been reported to have equivalent or better weight loss, with added advantages of being technically...
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Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): S. Schreiber, C.G. PickAbstractThe efficacy of each antidepressant available has been found equal to that of amitriptyline in double-blind studies. However, a few of them are being prescribed (at under-therapeutic doses) for sleep, in non-depressed persons, when there are relative contraindications for sedative-hypnotics. Following previous studies regarding the antinociceptive mechanisms of various antidepressants,...
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Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): Xu-sheng Qiu, Xu-gang Li, Yi-xin ChenAbstractInfected nonunion is still a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. The goal of treatment is to eliminate infection and achieve bone union. Surgery is the only effective method currently. However, it is invasive and the results are still unsatisfactory. Therefore, Seeking a noninvasive and effective method to resolve infected nonunion is necessary. Pulsed electromagnetic...
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Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): Yona Amitai, Helen Shental, Luba Atkins-Manelis, Gideon Koren, Chen Stein ZamirAbstractBackgroundThere is an increasing awareness to ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) in infants, with marked increase in its report in the medical literature. Some reports indicate increase in prevalence. Whether the increase ankyloglossia rate is a real phenomenon or merely reflects increased awareness and reports has to be determined....
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Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): F.M. Corrigan, J. Christie-SandsAbstractUnderlying any complex relational intersubjectivity there is an inherent urge to connect, to have proximity, to engage in an experience of interpersonal contact. The hypothesis set out here is that this most basic urge to connect is dependent on circuits based in three main components: the midbrain superior colliculi (SC), the midbrain periaqueductal gray (PAG), and the...
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Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): Seyedsaeid Ahmadvand, Bijan Peik, Babak AzarfarAbstractRecently, Beshkar has published a paper on the nature of qualia. His argument is based on several assumptions leading to a conjecture that qualia have a negentropic nature and so as consciousness. The assumptions are: 1) quale (singular of qualia) is the building block of consciousness and thus they are equivalent, 2) qualia and consciousness are both subjective...
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Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): Mehdi Abouzari, Khodayar Goshtasbi, Brooke Sarna, Harrison W. Lin, Hamid R. DjalilianAbstractBetween 2016 and 2017, several U.S. diplomats in Havana, Cuba, experienced perplexing vestibular and neurological symptoms attributed to an unknown source. They presented with significant vestibular and headache symptoms similar to individuals who experience vestibular migraine (VM). As such, we hypothesize that VM may...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 13:20
Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): Maria Isabel del Olmo García, Juan Francisco Merino-TorresAbstractGlycemic variability (GV) has been recently described as an independent cardiovascular risk factor in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Also, new findings suggest that GV plays an important role in the development of complications related to impaired glucose metabolism and oxidative stress. On the other hand, although treatment for diabetes...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 13:20
Publication date: Available online 18 November 2019Source: Medical HypothesesAuthor(s): Mesut Toğaçar, Burhan Ergen, Zafer CömertAbstractInvasive ductal carcinoma cancer, which invades the breast tissues by destroying the milk channels, is the most common type of breast cancer in women. Approximately, 80% of breast cancer patients have invasive ductal carcinoma and roughly 66.6% of these patients are older than 55 years. This situation points out a powerful relationship between the type of breast...
Mon Nov 18, 2019 13:20
The use of hormonal contraception is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Unfavorably altered fibrin clot phenotype has been reported in patients following unprovoked VTE who are at risk of recurrences. It remains unknown whether fibrin clot characteristics in women with contraception-related VTE differ from those in unprovoked VTE. We studied three age-matched groups of women: (1) after contraception-related VTE, () (2) after unprovoked VTE (), and (3) controls ()....
Mon Nov 18, 2019 13:05
Background. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) are potential molecular biomarkers for cancer detection; however, little is known about their prognostic role in head and neck cancer. This current study is aimed at evaluating the role of novel miRNAs in the survival of head and neck cancer patients. Materials and Methods. We performed a systematic literature search using online databases for articles published between December 2006 and February 2019. A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the correlation...
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