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Intraoperative sialendoscopy to assist with and confirm repair of Stensen’s duct

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Publication date: Available online 24 June 2017
Source:British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): C.-B. Man, R. Patel, K. Karavidas




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Neuer Therapieansatz mit Denosumab bei Riesenzellgranulomen. Ein Fallbeispiel.

Neuer Therapieansatz mit Denosumab bei Riesenzellgranulomen. Ein Fallbeispiel.

Swiss Dent J. 2017;127(6):520-521

Authors: Rostetter C, Rordorf T, Essig H, Zweifel D, Schumann P, Rücker M, Bredell M

PMID: 28639685 [PubMed - in process]



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Temporäre Anhebung der Vertikaldimension mit Komposit in einem vereinfachten direkten Spritzgussverfahren.

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Temporäre Anhebung der Vertikaldimension mit Komposit in einem vereinfachten direkten Spritzgussverfahren.

Swiss Dent J. 2017;127(5):413-444

Authors: Manhart J

Abstract
The comprehensive dental rehabilitation of complex prosthetic cases is often associated with increasing occlusal vertical dimension and transferring horizontal mandibular position in centric relation. The newly defined position of the mandibula should be functionally and esthetically evaluated for a longer time period before irreversible measures are performed. This case report discusses in detail a time-saving and economic direct method for increasing occlusal vertical dimension with long-term provisional composite restorations using a simplified injection molding technique and illustrates the complete intraoral and laboratory workflow.

PMID: 28639686 [PubMed - in process]



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Risk indicators of early childhood caries (ECC) in children with high treatment needs.

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Risk indicators of early childhood caries (ECC) in children with high treatment needs.

Swiss Dent J. 2017;127(5):398-410

Authors: Kraljevic I, Filippi C, Filippi A

Abstract
Early childhood caries (ECC) represents a major health and economic problem worldwide. Its consequences such as early pain experience may affect the immediate and long-term quality of life of the child. In very young and uncooperative children the therapy of ECC is often viable only under general anesthesia. After treatment these affected children have a higher risk for future caries either soon thereafter, or later in life. The aim of the present study was to determine risk indicators and their correlation among children with high caries prevalence and high treatment needs, in order to facilitate the development of targeted prophylaxis programs that would reduce future occurrences of ECC or at least positively influence the outcome. For this purpose, between 2010 and 2014 the parents of these children (n=82) were interviewed in the University Childrens Hospital in Basel (UKBB) prior to the childrens treatment under general anesthesia. The standardized questionnaire included questions regarding the age of the child, the mothers country of origin, the oral hygiene, and the drinking habits of the child. The analysis shows that the high mean dmft/ dmfs values (dmft: 9.49 and dmfs: 26.35) correlated significantly with the geographic origin of the mother (p<0.05), the beginning of tooth brushing (p<0.05), lack of supervised tooth brushing (p<0.01), and nighttime consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (p<0.05). In contrast, the duration of breastfeeding and prolonged use of a baby bottle (about 2.5 years) did not have a clear impact on high caries prevalence.

PMID: 28639687 [PubMed - in process]



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Pyostomatitis vegetans Zahlreiche blassgelbe Punkte auf entzündlich rotem Grund.

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Pyostomatitis vegetans Zahlreiche blassgelbe Punkte auf entzündlich rotem Grund.

Swiss Dent J. 2017;127(6):523-537

Authors: Bethke G, Bethke G, Prager M, Purucker P

Abstract
Pyostomatitis vegetans is a disease of the gingiva and the oral mucosa with noticeable, uncommon morphology. Clinical characteristics of this rare disease and considerations regarding differential diagnosis are described. Pyostomatitis vegetans is frequently associated with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and can, thus, give a diagnostic hint at an existing ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease. A therapy plan for pyostomatitis vegetans is presented, which led to remission using local treatment only. The follow-up examination after one year showed that the treatment outcome had remained stable. An unexpected clinical appearance of the gingiva with small, pale pink thickenings after therapy and at follow-up is portrayed.

PMID: 28639684 [PubMed - in process]



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Traitement médicamenteux du lichen plan buccal.

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Traitement médicamenteux du lichen plan buccal.

Swiss Dent J. 2017;127(6):538-539

Authors: Schenkel JS, Lübbers HT, Rostetter C, Metzler P

Abstract
Oral lichen planus is a relatively common T-cell mediated inflammatory disease with potential malignant transformation. It may present itself with pain and oral lesions such as ulcers and Wickhams striae. Treatment includes topical corticosteroids, preferably Clobetasol, immunosuppressive drugs and retinoids. Hyaluronic acid and aloe vera have been proven to be successful. If topical treatment fails, systemic therapy with corticosteroids may be needed. Because of the potential malignant transformation periodic follow-up is mandatory.

PMID: 28639683 [PubMed - in process]



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A large choledochocystolithiasis mimicking Mirizzi syndrome

An 18-year-old man presented with spontaneous severe epigastric pain, progressing and radiating to back since 3 days. It was associated with epigastric tenderness, bilious vomiting and jaundice. He had been intermittently experiencing these symptoms for the last 1 year. No known comorbid. Ultrasound showed a poorly visualised heterogeneous focus at porta hepatis; considering poor visualisation, this might represent an enlarged calcified lymph node or cystic duct calculus causing extrinsic compression or a large sludge ball within the common bile duct (CBD), leading to dilatation of common hepatic duct and intrahepatic biliary system. Subsequent magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography revealed a focal saccular dilatation of middle part of CBD, a type I-B choledochal cyst, large heterogeneous focus seen within it representing choledochocystolithiasis. Later, CT was performed for further characterisation of surrounding anatomy and pathology, which confused the appearance of choledochocystolithiasis for Mirizzi syndrome. Later, surgery and histopathology confirmed type I-B choledochocystolithiasis and chronic cholecystitis.



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Bilateral recurrent pyosalpinx in a sexually inactive 12-year-old girl secondary to rare variant of Mullerian duct anomaly

Pyosalpinx is a severe sequel of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, whereby the fallopian tubes become filled with pus.1 2 Pyosalpinx often affects sexually active women and rarely is seen in celibate adolescent girls.3 We report a case of a 12-year-old girl with no prior sexual history who presented to our emergency department with complaints of severe right lower quadrant pain of 1-day duration. Ultrasonography and CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed free fluid collections in the pelvis without visualisation of the appendix. A preoperative diagnosis of acute ruptured appendicitis was given and she was taken to the operating room. Peroperative findings included bilaterally distended, pus-filled pyosalpinges. A definitive diagnosis of bilateral pyosalpinx was then made. Two-week antibiotic therapy was successful but the patient returned with recurrent pyosalpinx and a pelvic abscess 9 weeks later.



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Transmission analysis of TGFB1 gene polymorphisms in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate

Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Ginila T. Raju, Bhaskar V.K.S. Lakkakula, Jyotsna Murthy, Munirajan Arasambattu Kannan, Solomon F.D. Paul
ObjectivesTransforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) plays a significant role in craniofacial development. Previous linkage studies reported that the TGF-β1-locus at 19q13.1 harbour predisposing genes for non-syndromic oral clefts. In the present study case parents triads were evaluated to find the transmission effects of genetic variants in TGF- β1 towards non-syndromic cleft lip or palate (NSCL/P).MethodsUsing allelic discrimination method148 families (case-parent triads) were assessed for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TGF-β1 gene. The SNPs were checked for mendelian errors and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). Transmission disequilibrium test and haplotype frequencies were estimated.ResultsThe TGF-β1 SNPs showed very low minor allele frequencies (MAFs) and observed heterozygosity (Hobs). The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) and parent-of-origin likelihood ratio tests (PO-LRT) were not significant for any of the SNPs tested. Strong linkage disequilibrium (r2 = 0.722) was found between rs1800469 and rs1800470 SNPs. Haplotype analysis ignoring parent of origin showed strong evidence of excess transmission but it is not significant (p-value = 0.293).ConclusionTransmission of minor alleles were not observed from either parent indicating that the TGF-β1 gene polymorphisms by themselves do not confer risk for non-syndromic oral clefts but, rather, modify the stability and the activation process of TGF-β1. As the number of families included in the study are less, results must be considered still preliminary and require replication using more families.



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Study of the effects of hearing on static and dynamic postural function in children using cochlear implants

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Malihah Mazaheryazdi, Abdollah Moossavi, Javad Sarrafzadah, Saeed Talebian, Shohreh Jalaie
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the postural control perturbations by the center of pressure parameters in two main approaches, cochlear implant turned "on" and "off".MethodsWe included 25 children aged 8–10 years with unilateral cochlear implants and bilateral vestibular hypofunction deficit. To evaluate the postural function, each children was asked to stand on the force plate under 3 different conditions and cochlear implant turned "on" and "off": Condition (A) double stance from open eyes to closed eyes, Condition (B) double stance with open eyes engaging in the dual task and Condition (C) From double leg stance to one leg stance with open eyes for assessment of dynamic postural control. Also to calculate the center of pressure parameters, we designed new software for the force plateResultsIn condition A: although the results demonstrated an overall reduction in the mean of center of pressure parameters when the cochlear implant was "on", only the significant differences were seen in mean and standard deviations for anterior-posterior displacement, mediolateral displacement, area and mean velocity (P =0.00, P=0.04, P=0.02 and P=0.00, respectively) in open eyes In condition B: no significant difference was found between "on" and "off" cochlear implant in single or dual-task situations. In condition C: mean velocity variable demonstrated a significant difference (P=0.00) in the cochlear implant "on" condition in double leg stance only. Also, anterior-posterior displacement demonestrated a significant difference (P=0.00) when the cochlear implant was turned "on" in one leg stance situation.ConclusionThe results of our study show that auditory information can improve postural stability and reduce body sways in different situations as an underlying system for reinforcement of the postural control in children without complete normal balance subsystems.



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Transmission analysis of TGFB1 gene polymorphisms in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate

Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Ginila T. Raju, Bhaskar V.K.S. Lakkakula, Jyotsna Murthy, Munirajan Arasambattu Kannan, Solomon F.D. Paul
ObjectivesTransforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) plays a significant role in craniofacial development. Previous linkage studies reported that the TGF-β1-locus at 19q13.1 harbour predisposing genes for non-syndromic oral clefts. In the present study case parents triads were evaluated to find the transmission effects of genetic variants in TGF- β1 towards non-syndromic cleft lip or palate (NSCL/P).MethodsUsing allelic discrimination method148 families (case-parent triads) were assessed for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TGF-β1 gene. The SNPs were checked for mendelian errors and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). Transmission disequilibrium test and haplotype frequencies were estimated.ResultsThe TGF-β1 SNPs showed very low minor allele frequencies (MAFs) and observed heterozygosity (Hobs). The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) and parent-of-origin likelihood ratio tests (PO-LRT) were not significant for any of the SNPs tested. Strong linkage disequilibrium (r2 = 0.722) was found between rs1800469 and rs1800470 SNPs. Haplotype analysis ignoring parent of origin showed strong evidence of excess transmission but it is not significant (p-value = 0.293).ConclusionTransmission of minor alleles were not observed from either parent indicating that the TGF-β1 gene polymorphisms by themselves do not confer risk for non-syndromic oral clefts but, rather, modify the stability and the activation process of TGF-β1. As the number of families included in the study are less, results must be considered still preliminary and require replication using more families.



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Auditory, visual and auditory-visual memory and sequencing performance in typically developing children

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Roshni Pillai, Asha Yathiraj
ObjectiveThe study evaluated whether there exists a difference/relation in the way four different memory skills (memory score, sequencing score, memory span, & sequencing span) are processed through the auditory modality, visual modality and combined modalities.MethodsFour memory skills were evaluated on 30 typically developing children aged 7 years and 8 years across three modality conditions (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual). Analogous auditory and visual stimuli were presented to evaluate the three modality conditions across the two age groups.ResultsThe children obtained significantly higher memory scores through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality. Likewise, their memory scores were significantly higher through the auditory-visual modality condition than through the visual modality. However, no effect of modality was observed on the sequencing scores as well as for the memory and the sequencing span. A good agreement was seen between the different modality conditions that were studied (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual) for the different memory skills measures (memory scores, sequencing scores, memory span, & sequencing span). A relatively lower agreement was noted only between the auditory and visual modalities as well as between the visual and auditory-visual modality conditions for the memory scores, measured using Bland-Altman plots.ConclusionsThe study highlights the efficacy of using analogous stimuli to assess the auditory, visual as well as combined modalities. The study supports the view that the performance of children on different memory skills was better through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality.



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Absence of KCNQ4 mutation in Bengali families with ADNSHL originated from West Bengal, India

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Bidisha Adhikary, Biswabandhu Bankura, Subhradev Biswas, Silpita Paul, Madhusudan Das
ObjectiveAutosomal Dominant Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss (ADNSHL) is extremely heterogeneous in nature. More than 60 loci with 30 different genes have been identified linked to ADNSHL. Mutation in KCNQ4 is considered as one of the most common causative factor responsible for ADNSHL. No study focused on the genetic alteration of KCNQ4 gene among hearing loss patients in India. The present study for the first time was carried out to determine the mutation spectrum of KCNQ4 gene in ADNSHL patients of West Bengal state, India.MethodTwenty nine individuals from 10 independent ADNSHL family (with two or more generation affected) were studied both clinically and genetically. Most of the patients showed moderate progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Mutation analysis was conducted for KCNQ4 gene using polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing.ResultsNeither any reported nor a novel pathogenic mutation in KCNQ4was detected in our studied group, in contrast to the findings among East Asians.ConclusionThe result of the present study suggests that mutations in KCNQ4 gene are unlikely to be a major causative factor of ADNSHL in our studied patients from West Bengal, India, pointing to other genes might be responsible for ADNSHL in our studied patients.



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Bilateral congenital cholesteatoma: Surgical treatment and considerations

Publication date: August 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 99
Author(s): Daniele Marchioni, Alessia Rubini, Mauricio Gonzalez-Navarro, Matteo Alicandri-Ciufelli, Adrian James, Livio Presutti
ObjectivesTo describe a multicenter study regarding surgical management of bilateral congenital cholesteatoma (BCC) and underline the importance of endoscopes in the management of this condition. In BCC, hearing preservation is more crucial than in unilateral cases. The endoscopic approach allows complete removal of cholesteatoma via a minimally invasive technique offering low residual disease rates while preserving the normal physiology of the middle ear and possibly the ossicular chain.Study designRetrospective chart and surgical video review of patients with BCC who underwent surgery at Otolaryngology Department of Modena and Verona University Hospitals and the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.MethodsFrom 2002 to November 2016, six patients were identified with bilateral congenital cholesteatoma and included in this study. Pre-operative assessments, surgical treatments and outcomes were collected and described.ResultsThe median age at presentation was 4 years (range 2–7 years). A microscopic post auricular tympanoplasty was performed in two ears, four underwent a canal wall up mastoidectomy procedure and in the other six a transcanal endoscopic approach (TEA) was used. No intra- or post-operative complications were observed in any patients. The mean follow up period was 54.5 months.ConclusionsWhen both ears are involved with congenital cholesteatoma, it is particularly important to use a minimally invasive technique that preserves normal ossicular and mastoid structure and function whenever possible. In many cases this can be achieved with TEA, even in young children. In addition the endoscope allows good surgical control of cholesteatoma removal from hidden recesses.



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Study of the effects of hearing on static and dynamic postural function in children using cochlear implants

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Malihah Mazaheryazdi, Abdollah Moossavi, Javad Sarrafzadah, Saeed Talebian, Shohreh Jalaie
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the postural control perturbations by the center of pressure parameters in two main approaches, cochlear implant turned "on" and "off".MethodsWe included 25 children aged 8–10 years with unilateral cochlear implants and bilateral vestibular hypofunction deficit. To evaluate the postural function, each children was asked to stand on the force plate under 3 different conditions and cochlear implant turned "on" and "off": Condition (A) double stance from open eyes to closed eyes, Condition (B) double stance with open eyes engaging in the dual task and Condition (C) From double leg stance to one leg stance with open eyes for assessment of dynamic postural control. Also to calculate the center of pressure parameters, we designed new software for the force plateResultsIn condition A: although the results demonstrated an overall reduction in the mean of center of pressure parameters when the cochlear implant was "on", only the significant differences were seen in mean and standard deviations for anterior-posterior displacement, mediolateral displacement, area and mean velocity (P =0.00, P=0.04, P=0.02 and P=0.00, respectively) in open eyes In condition B: no significant difference was found between "on" and "off" cochlear implant in single or dual-task situations. In condition C: mean velocity variable demonstrated a significant difference (P=0.00) in the cochlear implant "on" condition in double leg stance only. Also, anterior-posterior displacement demonestrated a significant difference (P=0.00) when the cochlear implant was turned "on" in one leg stance situation.ConclusionThe results of our study show that auditory information can improve postural stability and reduce body sways in different situations as an underlying system for reinforcement of the postural control in children without complete normal balance subsystems.



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Auditory, visual and auditory-visual memory and sequencing performance in typically developing children

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Roshni Pillai, Asha Yathiraj
ObjectiveThe study evaluated whether there exists a difference/relation in the way four different memory skills (memory score, sequencing score, memory span, & sequencing span) are processed through the auditory modality, visual modality and combined modalities.MethodsFour memory skills were evaluated on 30 typically developing children aged 7 years and 8 years across three modality conditions (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual). Analogous auditory and visual stimuli were presented to evaluate the three modality conditions across the two age groups.ResultsThe children obtained significantly higher memory scores through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality. Likewise, their memory scores were significantly higher through the auditory-visual modality condition than through the visual modality. However, no effect of modality was observed on the sequencing scores as well as for the memory and the sequencing span. A good agreement was seen between the different modality conditions that were studied (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual) for the different memory skills measures (memory scores, sequencing scores, memory span, & sequencing span). A relatively lower agreement was noted only between the auditory and visual modalities as well as between the visual and auditory-visual modality conditions for the memory scores, measured using Bland-Altman plots.ConclusionsThe study highlights the efficacy of using analogous stimuli to assess the auditory, visual as well as combined modalities. The study supports the view that the performance of children on different memory skills was better through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality.



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Absence of KCNQ4 mutation in Bengali families with ADNSHL originated from West Bengal, India

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Bidisha Adhikary, Biswabandhu Bankura, Subhradev Biswas, Silpita Paul, Madhusudan Das
ObjectiveAutosomal Dominant Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss (ADNSHL) is extremely heterogeneous in nature. More than 60 loci with 30 different genes have been identified linked to ADNSHL. Mutation in KCNQ4 is considered as one of the most common causative factor responsible for ADNSHL. No study focused on the genetic alteration of KCNQ4 gene among hearing loss patients in India. The present study for the first time was carried out to determine the mutation spectrum of KCNQ4 gene in ADNSHL patients of West Bengal state, India.MethodTwenty nine individuals from 10 independent ADNSHL family (with two or more generation affected) were studied both clinically and genetically. Most of the patients showed moderate progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Mutation analysis was conducted for KCNQ4 gene using polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing.ResultsNeither any reported nor a novel pathogenic mutation in KCNQ4was detected in our studied group, in contrast to the findings among East Asians.ConclusionThe result of the present study suggests that mutations in KCNQ4 gene are unlikely to be a major causative factor of ADNSHL in our studied patients from West Bengal, India, pointing to other genes might be responsible for ADNSHL in our studied patients.



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Bilateral congenital cholesteatoma: Surgical treatment and considerations

Publication date: August 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 99
Author(s): Daniele Marchioni, Alessia Rubini, Mauricio Gonzalez-Navarro, Matteo Alicandri-Ciufelli, Adrian James, Livio Presutti
ObjectivesTo describe a multicenter study regarding surgical management of bilateral congenital cholesteatoma (BCC) and underline the importance of endoscopes in the management of this condition. In BCC, hearing preservation is more crucial than in unilateral cases. The endoscopic approach allows complete removal of cholesteatoma via a minimally invasive technique offering low residual disease rates while preserving the normal physiology of the middle ear and possibly the ossicular chain.Study designRetrospective chart and surgical video review of patients with BCC who underwent surgery at Otolaryngology Department of Modena and Verona University Hospitals and the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.MethodsFrom 2002 to November 2016, six patients were identified with bilateral congenital cholesteatoma and included in this study. Pre-operative assessments, surgical treatments and outcomes were collected and described.ResultsThe median age at presentation was 4 years (range 2–7 years). A microscopic post auricular tympanoplasty was performed in two ears, four underwent a canal wall up mastoidectomy procedure and in the other six a transcanal endoscopic approach (TEA) was used. No intra- or post-operative complications were observed in any patients. The mean follow up period was 54.5 months.ConclusionsWhen both ears are involved with congenital cholesteatoma, it is particularly important to use a minimally invasive technique that preserves normal ossicular and mastoid structure and function whenever possible. In many cases this can be achieved with TEA, even in young children. In addition the endoscope allows good surgical control of cholesteatoma removal from hidden recesses.



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Transmission analysis of TGFB1 gene polymorphisms in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate

Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Ginila T. Raju, Bhaskar V.K.S. Lakkakula, Jyotsna Murthy, Munirajan Arasambattu Kannan, Solomon F.D. Paul
ObjectivesTransforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) plays a significant role in craniofacial development. Previous linkage studies reported that the TGF-β1-locus at 19q13.1 harbour predisposing genes for non-syndromic oral clefts. In the present study case parents triads were evaluated to find the transmission effects of genetic variants in TGF- β1 towards non-syndromic cleft lip or palate (NSCL/P).MethodsUsing allelic discrimination method148 families (case-parent triads) were assessed for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TGF-β1 gene. The SNPs were checked for mendelian errors and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). Transmission disequilibrium test and haplotype frequencies were estimated.ResultsThe TGF-β1 SNPs showed very low minor allele frequencies (MAFs) and observed heterozygosity (Hobs). The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) and parent-of-origin likelihood ratio tests (PO-LRT) were not significant for any of the SNPs tested. Strong linkage disequilibrium (r2 = 0.722) was found between rs1800469 and rs1800470 SNPs. Haplotype analysis ignoring parent of origin showed strong evidence of excess transmission but it is not significant (p-value = 0.293).ConclusionTransmission of minor alleles were not observed from either parent indicating that the TGF-β1 gene polymorphisms by themselves do not confer risk for non-syndromic oral clefts but, rather, modify the stability and the activation process of TGF-β1. As the number of families included in the study are less, results must be considered still preliminary and require replication using more families.



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Study of the effects of hearing on static and dynamic postural function in children using cochlear implants

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Malihah Mazaheryazdi, Abdollah Moossavi, Javad Sarrafzadah, Saeed Talebian, Shohreh Jalaie
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the postural control perturbations by the center of pressure parameters in two main approaches, cochlear implant turned "on" and "off".MethodsWe included 25 children aged 8–10 years with unilateral cochlear implants and bilateral vestibular hypofunction deficit. To evaluate the postural function, each children was asked to stand on the force plate under 3 different conditions and cochlear implant turned "on" and "off": Condition (A) double stance from open eyes to closed eyes, Condition (B) double stance with open eyes engaging in the dual task and Condition (C) From double leg stance to one leg stance with open eyes for assessment of dynamic postural control. Also to calculate the center of pressure parameters, we designed new software for the force plateResultsIn condition A: although the results demonstrated an overall reduction in the mean of center of pressure parameters when the cochlear implant was "on", only the significant differences were seen in mean and standard deviations for anterior-posterior displacement, mediolateral displacement, area and mean velocity (P =0.00, P=0.04, P=0.02 and P=0.00, respectively) in open eyes In condition B: no significant difference was found between "on" and "off" cochlear implant in single or dual-task situations. In condition C: mean velocity variable demonstrated a significant difference (P=0.00) in the cochlear implant "on" condition in double leg stance only. Also, anterior-posterior displacement demonestrated a significant difference (P=0.00) when the cochlear implant was turned "on" in one leg stance situation.ConclusionThe results of our study show that auditory information can improve postural stability and reduce body sways in different situations as an underlying system for reinforcement of the postural control in children without complete normal balance subsystems.



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Auditory, visual and auditory-visual memory and sequencing performance in typically developing children

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Roshni Pillai, Asha Yathiraj
ObjectiveThe study evaluated whether there exists a difference/relation in the way four different memory skills (memory score, sequencing score, memory span, & sequencing span) are processed through the auditory modality, visual modality and combined modalities.MethodsFour memory skills were evaluated on 30 typically developing children aged 7 years and 8 years across three modality conditions (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual). Analogous auditory and visual stimuli were presented to evaluate the three modality conditions across the two age groups.ResultsThe children obtained significantly higher memory scores through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality. Likewise, their memory scores were significantly higher through the auditory-visual modality condition than through the visual modality. However, no effect of modality was observed on the sequencing scores as well as for the memory and the sequencing span. A good agreement was seen between the different modality conditions that were studied (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual) for the different memory skills measures (memory scores, sequencing scores, memory span, & sequencing span). A relatively lower agreement was noted only between the auditory and visual modalities as well as between the visual and auditory-visual modality conditions for the memory scores, measured using Bland-Altman plots.ConclusionsThe study highlights the efficacy of using analogous stimuli to assess the auditory, visual as well as combined modalities. The study supports the view that the performance of children on different memory skills was better through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality.



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Absence of KCNQ4 mutation in Bengali families with ADNSHL originated from West Bengal, India

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Bidisha Adhikary, Biswabandhu Bankura, Subhradev Biswas, Silpita Paul, Madhusudan Das
ObjectiveAutosomal Dominant Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss (ADNSHL) is extremely heterogeneous in nature. More than 60 loci with 30 different genes have been identified linked to ADNSHL. Mutation in KCNQ4 is considered as one of the most common causative factor responsible for ADNSHL. No study focused on the genetic alteration of KCNQ4 gene among hearing loss patients in India. The present study for the first time was carried out to determine the mutation spectrum of KCNQ4 gene in ADNSHL patients of West Bengal state, India.MethodTwenty nine individuals from 10 independent ADNSHL family (with two or more generation affected) were studied both clinically and genetically. Most of the patients showed moderate progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Mutation analysis was conducted for KCNQ4 gene using polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing.ResultsNeither any reported nor a novel pathogenic mutation in KCNQ4was detected in our studied group, in contrast to the findings among East Asians.ConclusionThe result of the present study suggests that mutations in KCNQ4 gene are unlikely to be a major causative factor of ADNSHL in our studied patients from West Bengal, India, pointing to other genes might be responsible for ADNSHL in our studied patients.



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Bilateral congenital cholesteatoma: Surgical treatment and considerations

Publication date: August 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 99
Author(s): Daniele Marchioni, Alessia Rubini, Mauricio Gonzalez-Navarro, Matteo Alicandri-Ciufelli, Adrian James, Livio Presutti
ObjectivesTo describe a multicenter study regarding surgical management of bilateral congenital cholesteatoma (BCC) and underline the importance of endoscopes in the management of this condition. In BCC, hearing preservation is more crucial than in unilateral cases. The endoscopic approach allows complete removal of cholesteatoma via a minimally invasive technique offering low residual disease rates while preserving the normal physiology of the middle ear and possibly the ossicular chain.Study designRetrospective chart and surgical video review of patients with BCC who underwent surgery at Otolaryngology Department of Modena and Verona University Hospitals and the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.MethodsFrom 2002 to November 2016, six patients were identified with bilateral congenital cholesteatoma and included in this study. Pre-operative assessments, surgical treatments and outcomes were collected and described.ResultsThe median age at presentation was 4 years (range 2–7 years). A microscopic post auricular tympanoplasty was performed in two ears, four underwent a canal wall up mastoidectomy procedure and in the other six a transcanal endoscopic approach (TEA) was used. No intra- or post-operative complications were observed in any patients. The mean follow up period was 54.5 months.ConclusionsWhen both ears are involved with congenital cholesteatoma, it is particularly important to use a minimally invasive technique that preserves normal ossicular and mastoid structure and function whenever possible. In many cases this can be achieved with TEA, even in young children. In addition the endoscope allows good surgical control of cholesteatoma removal from hidden recesses.



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Transmission analysis of TGFB1 gene polymorphisms in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate

Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Ginila T. Raju, Bhaskar V.K.S. Lakkakula, Jyotsna Murthy, Munirajan Arasambattu Kannan, Solomon F.D. Paul
ObjectivesTransforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) plays a significant role in craniofacial development. Previous linkage studies reported that the TGF-β1-locus at 19q13.1 harbour predisposing genes for non-syndromic oral clefts. In the present study case parents triads were evaluated to find the transmission effects of genetic variants in TGF- β1 towards non-syndromic cleft lip or palate (NSCL/P).MethodsUsing allelic discrimination method148 families (case-parent triads) were assessed for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TGF-β1 gene. The SNPs were checked for mendelian errors and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). Transmission disequilibrium test and haplotype frequencies were estimated.ResultsThe TGF-β1 SNPs showed very low minor allele frequencies (MAFs) and observed heterozygosity (Hobs). The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) and parent-of-origin likelihood ratio tests (PO-LRT) were not significant for any of the SNPs tested. Strong linkage disequilibrium (r2 = 0.722) was found between rs1800469 and rs1800470 SNPs. Haplotype analysis ignoring parent of origin showed strong evidence of excess transmission but it is not significant (p-value = 0.293).ConclusionTransmission of minor alleles were not observed from either parent indicating that the TGF-β1 gene polymorphisms by themselves do not confer risk for non-syndromic oral clefts but, rather, modify the stability and the activation process of TGF-β1. As the number of families included in the study are less, results must be considered still preliminary and require replication using more families.



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Study of the effects of hearing on static and dynamic postural function in children using cochlear implants

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Malihah Mazaheryazdi, Abdollah Moossavi, Javad Sarrafzadah, Saeed Talebian, Shohreh Jalaie
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the postural control perturbations by the center of pressure parameters in two main approaches, cochlear implant turned "on" and "off".MethodsWe included 25 children aged 8–10 years with unilateral cochlear implants and bilateral vestibular hypofunction deficit. To evaluate the postural function, each children was asked to stand on the force plate under 3 different conditions and cochlear implant turned "on" and "off": Condition (A) double stance from open eyes to closed eyes, Condition (B) double stance with open eyes engaging in the dual task and Condition (C) From double leg stance to one leg stance with open eyes for assessment of dynamic postural control. Also to calculate the center of pressure parameters, we designed new software for the force plateResultsIn condition A: although the results demonstrated an overall reduction in the mean of center of pressure parameters when the cochlear implant was "on", only the significant differences were seen in mean and standard deviations for anterior-posterior displacement, mediolateral displacement, area and mean velocity (P =0.00, P=0.04, P=0.02 and P=0.00, respectively) in open eyes In condition B: no significant difference was found between "on" and "off" cochlear implant in single or dual-task situations. In condition C: mean velocity variable demonstrated a significant difference (P=0.00) in the cochlear implant "on" condition in double leg stance only. Also, anterior-posterior displacement demonestrated a significant difference (P=0.00) when the cochlear implant was turned "on" in one leg stance situation.ConclusionThe results of our study show that auditory information can improve postural stability and reduce body sways in different situations as an underlying system for reinforcement of the postural control in children without complete normal balance subsystems.



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Auditory, visual and auditory-visual memory and sequencing performance in typically developing children

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Roshni Pillai, Asha Yathiraj
ObjectiveThe study evaluated whether there exists a difference/relation in the way four different memory skills (memory score, sequencing score, memory span, & sequencing span) are processed through the auditory modality, visual modality and combined modalities.MethodsFour memory skills were evaluated on 30 typically developing children aged 7 years and 8 years across three modality conditions (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual). Analogous auditory and visual stimuli were presented to evaluate the three modality conditions across the two age groups.ResultsThe children obtained significantly higher memory scores through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality. Likewise, their memory scores were significantly higher through the auditory-visual modality condition than through the visual modality. However, no effect of modality was observed on the sequencing scores as well as for the memory and the sequencing span. A good agreement was seen between the different modality conditions that were studied (auditory, visual, & auditory-visual) for the different memory skills measures (memory scores, sequencing scores, memory span, & sequencing span). A relatively lower agreement was noted only between the auditory and visual modalities as well as between the visual and auditory-visual modality conditions for the memory scores, measured using Bland-Altman plots.ConclusionsThe study highlights the efficacy of using analogous stimuli to assess the auditory, visual as well as combined modalities. The study supports the view that the performance of children on different memory skills was better through the auditory modality compared to the visual modality.



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Absence of KCNQ4 mutation in Bengali families with ADNSHL originated from West Bengal, India

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Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Bidisha Adhikary, Biswabandhu Bankura, Subhradev Biswas, Silpita Paul, Madhusudan Das
ObjectiveAutosomal Dominant Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss (ADNSHL) is extremely heterogeneous in nature. More than 60 loci with 30 different genes have been identified linked to ADNSHL. Mutation in KCNQ4 is considered as one of the most common causative factor responsible for ADNSHL. No study focused on the genetic alteration of KCNQ4 gene among hearing loss patients in India. The present study for the first time was carried out to determine the mutation spectrum of KCNQ4 gene in ADNSHL patients of West Bengal state, India.MethodTwenty nine individuals from 10 independent ADNSHL family (with two or more generation affected) were studied both clinically and genetically. Most of the patients showed moderate progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Mutation analysis was conducted for KCNQ4 gene using polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing.ResultsNeither any reported nor a novel pathogenic mutation in KCNQ4was detected in our studied group, in contrast to the findings among East Asians.ConclusionThe result of the present study suggests that mutations in KCNQ4 gene are unlikely to be a major causative factor of ADNSHL in our studied patients from West Bengal, India, pointing to other genes might be responsible for ADNSHL in our studied patients.



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Bilateral congenital cholesteatoma: Surgical treatment and considerations

Publication date: August 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 99
Author(s): Daniele Marchioni, Alessia Rubini, Mauricio Gonzalez-Navarro, Matteo Alicandri-Ciufelli, Adrian James, Livio Presutti
ObjectivesTo describe a multicenter study regarding surgical management of bilateral congenital cholesteatoma (BCC) and underline the importance of endoscopes in the management of this condition. In BCC, hearing preservation is more crucial than in unilateral cases. The endoscopic approach allows complete removal of cholesteatoma via a minimally invasive technique offering low residual disease rates while preserving the normal physiology of the middle ear and possibly the ossicular chain.Study designRetrospective chart and surgical video review of patients with BCC who underwent surgery at Otolaryngology Department of Modena and Verona University Hospitals and the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.MethodsFrom 2002 to November 2016, six patients were identified with bilateral congenital cholesteatoma and included in this study. Pre-operative assessments, surgical treatments and outcomes were collected and described.ResultsThe median age at presentation was 4 years (range 2–7 years). A microscopic post auricular tympanoplasty was performed in two ears, four underwent a canal wall up mastoidectomy procedure and in the other six a transcanal endoscopic approach (TEA) was used. No intra- or post-operative complications were observed in any patients. The mean follow up period was 54.5 months.ConclusionsWhen both ears are involved with congenital cholesteatoma, it is particularly important to use a minimally invasive technique that preserves normal ossicular and mastoid structure and function whenever possible. In many cases this can be achieved with TEA, even in young children. In addition the endoscope allows good surgical control of cholesteatoma removal from hidden recesses.



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A clinical utility assessment of the automatic measurement method of the quality of Meibomian glands

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common diseases observed in clinics and is the leading cause of evaporative dry eye. Today, diagnostics of MGD is not fully automatic yet and is based on a ...

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Development of stereo endoscope system with its innovative master interface for continuous surgical operation

Although robotic laparoscopic surgery has various benefits when compared with conventional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, it also has issues to overcome and one of the issues is the discontinuous...

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IL-10 Plays a Pivotal Role in Tamoxifen-Induced Spasmolytic Polypeptide-Expressing Metaplasia in Gastric Mucosa.

Conclusions: IL-10 may play a pivotal role in the tamoxifen-induced acute development of gastric SPEM. PMID: 28642451 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Gut and Liver)

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Prevalence and prognosis of low ‐volume, oligorecurrent, hormone‐sensitive prostate cancer amenable to lesion ablative therapy

ConclusionsThree out of four PCa patients with a 18F‐choline PET‐CT detected recurrence have low‐volume disease potentially amenable with local therapy. Patients with low‐volume disease have a better prognosis as compared to their counterparts. Lymph node recurrence was the most dominant failure pattern.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: BJU International)

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Therapeutic Outcomes of Patients with Multifocal Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinomas and Larger Tumors.

Authors: Ng SC, Kuo SF, Chen ST, Hsueh C, Huang BY, Lin JD Abstract A retrospective review of 626 patients with multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) including 147 patients (23.5%) with multifocal papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) from a total of 2,536 patients with PTC who visited the Chang Gung Medical Center in Linkou, Taiwan, was performed. A comparison of the clinical features between 626 multifocal and 1,910 solitary PTC cases showed that patients in the multifocal PTC group were older and had a smaller mean tumor size, a more advanced tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage, and a higher percentage of nonremission status compared to patients in the solitary PTC group. Of the 626 patients with multifocal PTC, the group with larger tumors showed a more advanced TNM stag...

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Dental implants in patients with osteoporosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis

There is currently no consensus regarding the survival rate of osseointegrated implants in patients with osteoporosis. A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the survival rate of implants in such patients. The PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and SciELO databases were used to identify articles published up to September 2016. The systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA/PICO requirements and the risk of bias was assessed (Australian National Health and Medical Research Council scale). (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Gallbladder Carcinoma in the United States: A Population Based Clinical Outcomes Study Involving 22,343 Patients from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Result Database (1973-2013).

CONCLUSIONS: GBC is an uncommon malignancy that presents most often among females in their 8th decade of life, with over a third of cases presenting with distant metastasis. The incidence of GBC has doubled in the last decade concurrent with increases in cholecystectomy rates attributable in part to improved histopathological detection, as well as laparoscopic advances and enhanced endoscopic techniques. Surgical resection confers significant survival benefit in GBC patients. PMID: 28638176 [PubMed - in process] (Source: HPB Surgery)

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Comparison of gene expression profiles of gingival carcinoma Ca9-22 cells and colorectal adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells to identify potentially important mediators of SLPI-induced cell migration.

Authors: Takamura T, Suguro H, Mikami Y, Iwase T, Komiyama Y, Kuyama K, Komiyama K, Oki H Abstract Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) is a serine protease inhibitor whose expression level is positively correlated with tumor aggressiveness and metastatic potential. However, the mechanism underlying SLPI-induced enhancement of malignant phenotype is not completely understood. The malignancy of cancer cells is highly dependent on cell migration activity. Our previous study revealed that gingival carcinoma Ca9-22 cells, but not colorectal adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells, expressed SLPI. Therefore, we investigated the migration activity of these two cell types to understand the nature of SLPI-mediated tumor aggressiveness and metastatic potential. In vitro wound healing assay indi...

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HLA-A*26-A*30 and HLA-DRB1*10 could be predictors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk in high-risk Tunisian families.

Authors: Mokni-Baizig N, Gorgi Y, Elghourabi M, Makhlouf M, Boussen H, Gritli S, Elmay M, Gamoudi A, Elmay A Abstract We investigated human leukocyte antigen (HLA) profiles for Tunisians with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), their families, and a sample of unrelated healthy Tunisians in order to identify HLA specificities associated with familial NPC. HLA-A, -B, and -DRB1 typing was successful for 36 NPC patients, 72 unaffected family members, and 130 community controls, and the chi square or Fisher exact test was used to compare allele frequencies between cases and controls. We observed a consistent protective effect of HLA-DRB1*10 on NPC development. However, none of the NPC patients or their family members had a positive result for this HLA marker (0% vs 9.2% in controls, P = 0.0...

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Novel TMC8 splice site mutation in epidermodysplasia verruciformis and review of HPV infections in patients with the disease

ConclusionThe relatively high proportion of EV patients without mutation in TMC6/8 indicates the existence of EV‐causing mutations in additional, presently unknown gene(s). However, a homozygous TMC8 splice site mutation in our patients resulted in aberrant transcripts which cannot retain the healthy phenotype. The literature review revealed that HPV‐5 is the most commonly identified HPV in EV patients, but HPV‐3, HPV‐14, and HPV‐20 were unexpectedly identified more frequently than HPV‐8.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)

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Skin Cancer Prevention Among Hispanics: a Review of the Literature

AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe review the existing scientific literature regarding skin cancer in Hispanics to aid in formulating a research agenda for prevention targeted to this at-risk population.Recent FindingsHispanics are a diverse population with a rising incidence of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Compared with non-Hispanic whites, Hispanics have poorer disease outcomes and higher rates of acral lentiginous melanoma, an aggressive subtype. Hispanics practice suboptimal sun protection and skin surveillance behaviors and experience rates of sunburn comparable with non-Hispanic whites. Despite these risk behaviors, little skin cancer education and prevention has been targeted to this population.SummaryFurther research is warranted to understand the interplay of biological, p...

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Should we be taking the p (value) out of statistics?

In February 2014, the new editor of Basic and Applied Social Psychology (BASP) announced to the readership in his first editorial that the use of inferential statisticsa would no longer be a requirement for publication in that journal.1 A year later this was followed by the statement in a further editorial that after a "grace period" the journal was banning the publication of test statistics, such as p-values,2 and manuscripts would be sent on to review only once all the "vestiges" of inferential statistics had been removed. (Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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CHSY1 promotes aggressive phenotypes of hepatocellular carcinoma cells via activation of the hedgehog signaling pathway

Abnormal expression of chondroitin sulfate has been found in many types of cancer, while its biological functions in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression remain uninvestigated. Here, we report that chondroitin sulfate synthase 1 (CHSY1), the enzyme that mediates the polymerization step of chondroitin sulfate, is a critical mediator of malignant character in HCC that acts via modulating the activity of the hedgehog signaling. CHSY1 was up-regulated frequently in HCC where these events were associated with worse histologic grade and poor survival. (Source: Cancer Letters)

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Detection of circulating tumor cells from cryopreserved human sarcoma peripheral blood mononuclear cells

Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) enter the vasculature or lymphatic system after shedding from the primary tumor. CTCs may serve as "seed" cells for tumor metastasis. The utility of CTCs in clinical applications for sarcoma is not fully investigated, partly owing to the necessity for fresh blood samples and the lack of a CTC-specific antibody. To overcome these drawbacks, we developed a technique for sarcoma CTCs capture and detection using cryopreserved peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and our proprietary cell-surface vimentin (CSV) antibody 84-1, which is specific to tumor cells. (Source: Cancer Letters)

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Molecular Proteomic Characterization of a Pediatric Medulloblastoma Xenograft

Conclusion: This new xenotransplantable tumor model, offers the scientific community valuable insight on the validity of xenografts altogether, while providing the means for a novel experimental model towards the study of human MBL. (Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics)

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Advances in atopic dermatitis and urticaria, 2016

This review highlights recent key advances in the pathology and therapies of inflammatory skin diseases, focusing on atopic dermatitis (AD) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Regarding AD, transcriptomic analysis using human samples revealed different immune profiles between childhood AD and adult AD. Phase III clinical trials of dupilumab, an anti-IL4 receptor alpha antibody, on AD have successfully finished, and dupilumab will appear in clinical practice as the first biologics for AD in 2017. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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New pathways for itching in atopic dermatitis?

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Graphic Depiction of Bioinformatics Data

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Distribution of Peanut Protein in School and Home Environments of Inner-City Children

Peanut protein was widely detectable in dust samples from school classrooms and cafeterias, with school levels higher than home levels, suggesting that schools may be an important place of exposure to food allergens in the environment. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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Pharyngeal Dystonia Mimicking Spasmodic Dysphonia

The aim of this study was to describe the presentation of pharyngeal dystonia (PD), which can occur as a focal or segmental dystonia with a primarily pharyngeal involvement for the discussion of treatment methods for controlling consequent symptoms. PD is specific to speech-related tasks. (Source: Journal of Voice)

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Masthead

(ISSN 0278-2391) is published monthly by Elsevier Inc, for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010-1710. Business Office: 1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Ste 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2899. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY and additional mailing offices. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Table of Contents

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The Dynamic Landscape of Health Care Insurance —Implications for Our Specialty

I recently received an email from a former resident and now colleague in which he lamented the shifts in practice patterns occurring in many oral-maxillofacial surgery offices. His primary focus related to orthognathic surgery. His basic fear is that technological advances involving the digital workflow approach to the diagnosis and treatment planning for managing dental deformities opens the door for surgeons with no dental background to treat these conditions. He worries that those who are not oral-maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) will fill a vacuum he sees existing in the willingness of OMSs to do orthognathic surgery. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Editorial Board Page

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AAOMS Author Disclosure forms

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Hematolymphoid Tumors of the Head and Neck

Hematolymphoid tumors represent a primarily, but not exclusively, malignant cohort of tumors that are commonly diagnosed in the head and neck. These neoplasms include the T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, extranodal natural killer and T-cell lymphoma, extraosseous plasmacytoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, classic Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, T-lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma, extranodal marginal (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue [MALT]) lymphoma, follicular dendritic cell sarcoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and extramedullary myeloid sarcoma. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Perioperative Systemic Corticosteroids in Orthognathic Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Perioperative systemic corticosteroids are broadly used in orthognathic surgery to prevent postoperative complications, but it is unclear whether this practice is beneficial and concerns about potential side effects were raised. The purpose of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effects of perioperative systemic corticosteroids on clinically significant outcomes in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Invasiveness of tibial bone graft harvesting for secondary alveolar bone grafting: Can harvesting be made at the age of less than ten without complications?

An alveolar bone grafting that enable tooth eruption, orthodontic tooth movement, and non-prosthetic restoration of dentition at the alveolar cleft site has been performed at many institutions as a part of the standard treatment for cleft lip and palate patients since the report of fresh autogenous bone grafting was published1. Conventionally, an alveolar bone grafting is performed using particulate cancellous bone and marrow (PCBM) frequently harvested from the iliac crest2,3. However, because of the invasiveness of iliac crest bone graft harvesting, postoperative complications such as pain, gait disorder, and sensory nerve paralysis have been reported from time to time4-6. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Finite element evaluation of stable fixation in combined mandibular fractures

The fixation of combined mandibular fractures, especially symphysis-condyle fracture, although a common occurrence and higher complication rate in clinic, is rarely investigated regarding predictable therapeutic approaches. Thus, the present study 's aim was to assess different forms of condyle fixation when combined with symphysis fracture fixation. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Atrophic mandible fractures: Are bone grafts necessary? An update

The management of atrophic mandibular fractures poses a challenge because of anatomical variations and medical comorbidities associated with elderly patients. The purpose of this paper is to review and update the literature regarding the management of atrophic mandible fractures using load-bearing reconstruction plates placed without bone grafts. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Oral papillomatosis in immunocompromised patients: A case series of kidney transplantation recipients and myelodysplastic syndrome

Solitary papilloma is a human papillomavirus (HPV) induced benign indolent epithelial tumor with limited growth, whereas papillomatosis is an entirely different story. Papillomatosis needs attention due to its aggressive and recurrent clinical progress with risks of dysplastic and malignant transformation. Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) has a high prevalence of dysplasia and reports of transformation to carcinoma-ex-papillomatosis, especially when associated with low risk HPV type 11. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Three-Dimensional Changes in the Upper Airway of Skeletal Class III Patients after Different Orthognathic Surgeries

The investigators hypothesized that three-dimensional changes in the upper airway of patients with skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion are different after mandibular setback and maxillary advancement (MSMA) compared with mandibular setback (MS), and that upper airway changes and the amount of jaw movement are correlated. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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A Novel Technique for Reduction Malarplasty by Inward Displacement of Infractured Zygomatic Arch without Fixation

Reduction malarplasty is one of the most common aesthetic surgeries performed in the Asian population. Traditional procedures have several complications such as bone non-union, malunion, cheek drooping, and damage to the infraorbital nerve and maxillary sinus. Therefore, a more straightforward and effective method of reducing the width of the midface is needed. In the present study, we introduce an infracture technique using the inward displacement of the zygomatic arch without fixation. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Tumor Location Prognostic for Outcomes Even After Multivariable Adjustment

The primary tumor location was an independent prognostic marker in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer after multivariable adjustment. (Source: CancerNetwork)

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Cancers, Vol. 9, Pages 72: Epigenetic Regulation of the Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition in Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. It is an aggressive and devastating cancer because of metastasis triggered by enhanced migration and invasion, and resistance to cytotoxic chemotherapy. The epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a fundamental developmental process that is reactivated in wound healing and a variety of diseases including cancer where it promotes migration/invasion and metastasis, resistance to treatment, and generation and maintenance of cancer stem cells. The induction of EMT is associated with reprogramming of the epigenome. This review focuses on major mechanisms of epigenetic regulation mainly in lung cancer with recent data on EZH2 (enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit ), the catalytic subunit of the PRC2 (Polycomb...

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Chapter 9. Long Term Outcomes and Management of the Heart Transplant Recipient

Publication date: Available online 23 June 2017 Source:Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology Author(s): Sharon L. McCartney, Chetan Patel, J. Mauricio Del Rio Cardiac transplantation remains the gold standard in the treatment of advanced heart failure. With advances in immunosuppression, long-term outcomes continue to improve despite older and higher-risk recipients. The median survival after heart transplantation in the adult is now 10.7 years. While early graft failure and multi-organ system dysfunction are the most important causes of early mortality; malignancy, rejection, infection, and cardiac allograft vasculopathy contribute to late mortality. Chronic renal dysfunction is common after heart transplantation and occurs in up to 68% of patients by year 10, with 6....

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Targeting STAT3 with silibinin to improve cancer therapeutics

The effectiveness of cancer therapy is one of the main challenges in cancer treatment. Cancer resistance to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapies may be inherent or acquired, and ultimately drives tumor relapse and poor treatment outcomes. In many cases, advanced cancer patients eventually fail to respond to treatment or experience tumor relapse due to the expansion of drug-resistant tumor cell populations [1]. (Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews)

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Overcoming obstacles in the design of cancer anorexia/weight loss trials

Our greatest failing is that we neglect the significance of a question and obsess over the accuracy of the answer (Blankinship, 2006). (Source: Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology)

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Comparative miRNA Expression Profile Analysis of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Peritumoral Mucosa from the Meso- and Hypopharynx

Conclusion: miRNA expression analysis was found to be appropriate for molecular segregation of tumor location and peritumoral tissue segments, and appears to be a promising marker for cancer field characterization. (Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics)

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Unravelling the complexity of signalling networks in cancer: a review of the increasing role for computational modelling

Cancer induction is a highly complex process involving hundreds of different inducers but whose eventual outcome is the same. Clearly, it is essential to understand how signalling pathways and networks generated by these inducers interact to regulate cell behaviour and create the cancer phenotype. While enormous strides have been made in identifying key networking profiles, the amount of data generated far exceeds our ability to understand how it all "fits together". The number of potential interactions is astronomically large and requires novel approaches and extreme computation methods to dissect them out. (Source: Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology)

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Cancers, Vol. 9, Pages 71: Exosomal MicroRNAs in Breast Cancer towards Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

Soon after the discovery of microRNAs over 15 years ago, a myriad of research groups around the world sought to develop clinical applications in breast cancer for these short, noncoding, regulatory RNAs. While little of this knowledge has translated into the clinic, the recent research explosion on cell-to-cell communication via exosomes and other extracellular vesicles has rekindled interest in microRNA-based clinical applications. microRNAs appear to be a preferential and important cargo of exosomes in mediating biological effects in recipient cells. This review highlights recent studies on the biology of exosomal microRNAs (exo-miRNAs) and discusses potential clinical applications. From a diagnostic perspective, circulating exo-miRNAs may represent breast cancer cell content and/or tumo...

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Tumor Location Prognostic for Outcomes Even After Multivariable Adjustment

The primary tumor location was an independent prognostic marker in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer after multivariable adjustment. (Source: CancerNetwork)

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Mutation in the FGFR1 tyrosine kinase domain or inactivation of PTEN is associated with acquired resistance to FGFR inhibitors in FGFR1 ‐driven leukemia/lymphomas

This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Journal of Cancer)

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Patients' preference of trastuzumab administration (subcutaneous versus intravenous) in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer: Results of the randomised MetaspHer study

HannaH (NCT00950300) and PrefHer (NCT01401166) studies validated the subcutaneous (H-s.c.) formulation of trastuzumab as effective and safe as intravenous (H-i.v.) and highly preferred by patients in early breast cancer. The present randomised MetaspHer trial (NCT01810393) is the first study assessing patient's preference in metastatic setting. (Source: European Journal of Cancer)

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Coffee consumption and risk of renal cell carcinoma

ConclusionsConsumption of caffeinated coffee is associated with reduced risk of RCC, while decaffeinated coffee consumption is associated with an increase in risk of aggressive ccRCC. Further inquiry is warranted in large prospective studies and should include assessment of dose –response associations. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)

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Cell-Free Circulating Tumor DNA Supplementing Tissue Biopsies for Identification of Targetable Mutations: Implications for Precision Medicine and Considerations for Reconciling Results

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Intratumoral treatment with radioactive beta-emitting microparticles: a systematic review

ConclusionThe large variety of particles, techniques, and treated tumors in the studies provided an important insight into issues concerning efficacy, safety, particle and isotope choice, and other concepts for future research. Animal studies showed efficacy and a dose response. Most studies in humans concluded that intratumoral treatment with radioactive beta-emitting microparticles is relatively safe and effective. Conflicting evidence about safety and efficacy might be explained by the considerable variation in the treatment characteristics. Larger particles had a better retention which resulted in higher anti-tumor effect. Leakage seems to follow the path of least resistance depending on anatomical structures. Subsequently, a grid-like injection procedure with small volume depots is ad...

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Need for molecular characterization in immortalized cell lines

The past few decades have seen a significant rise in the use of cell lines in molecular oncology. Most researchers purchase cell lines from commercial laboratories. Thus it is vital to analyze the factors influencing the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of the purchased cell lines prior to the study. At present most laboratories employ immortalization to increase the productivity of the cell lines. Although immortalization increases the life span of the cell lines and provides additional time for the researcher, there are few drawbacks to immortalization. (Source: Oral Oncology)

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Formulating a clinicopathological algorithm for oral lichenoid dysplasia and related lesions

The term OLD is used to designate a primary oral epithelial dysplasia with secondary lichenoid features [1]. An OLD may be unilateral or bilateral in the presentation. Can exhibit clinical patterns similar to the various types of oral lichen planus ranging from the most common reticular type to the rare bullous variant. OLD may also show features similar to oral leukoplakia (flat white patch). OLD histopathology consists of 2 components: epithelial dysplasia and lichenoid features. The dysplastic features may range from mild to severe based on the World Health Organization (WHO) grading of oral epithelial dysplasia [2]. (Source: Oral Oncology)

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Cytokeratin 18-associated Histone 3 Modulation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Mini Review

Unstable cytokeratins are associated with tumor transformation in the development of human hepatocellular carcinoma. We previously demonstrated that the cytokeratin 18 was modulated and that a histone H3-specific modification occured, among members of the histone family, during the development of human hepatocellular carcinoma. Evidence suggested that the modification of histone H3 was highly correlated with the modulation of cytokeratin 18 and probably plays an important role in tumorigenesis of hepatocytes. Aberrant expression of histone deacetylase leading to imbalance between acetylation and deacetylation of histones may exhibit regulatory roles in tumor transformation. Recently we found that overexpression of histone deacetylase-1 and hypoacetylation of histone H3 were associated with...

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The Warburg Effect and Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomic Analysis

Compared to normal cells, cancer cells have a unique metabolism by performing lactic acid fermentation in the presence of oxygen, also known as the Warburg effect. Researchers have proposed several hypotheses to elucidate the phenomenon, but the mechanism is still an enigma. In this review, we discuss three typical models, such as "damaged mitochondria", "adaptation to hypoxia", and "cell proliferation requirement", as well as contributions from mass spectrometry analysis toward our understanding of the Warburg effect. Mass spectrometry analysis supports the "adaptation to hypoxia" model that cancer cells are using quasi-anaerobic fermentation to reduce oxygen consumption in vivo. We further propose that hypoxia is an early event and it plays a crucial role in carcinoma initiation and deve...

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Analysis of K-Ras Interactions by Biotin Ligase Tagging

Conclusion: Biotin ligase tagging offers a rapid and convenient approach to the characterization of K-Ras interaction networks. (Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics)

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Proteomic Analysis of Normal and Cancer Cervical Cell Lines Reveals Deregulation of Cytoskeleton-associated Proteins

Conclusion: These novel identified proteins provide the impetus for further functional studies to dissect the mechanisms operating in the two distinct pathways of cervical carcinogenesis. (Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics)

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Increased Expression of Follistatin in Breast Cancer Reduces Invasiveness and Clinically Correlates with Better Survival

Conclusion: Our results suggest a role for FST as a suppressor of invasion and metastasis in breast cancer. (Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics)

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Aberrant Methylation of T-cadherin Can Be a Diagnostic Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer

Conclusion: The methylation status of T-cadherin promoter was strongly associated with CRC risk. However, T-cadherin promoter methylation may have a limited prognostic value for CRC patients. (Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics)

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Tumor Location Prognostic for Outcomes Even After Multivariable Adjustment

The primary tumor location was an independent prognostic marker in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer after multivariable adjustment. (Source: CancerNetwork)

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Practice Bulletin No. 179 Summary: Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Screening in Average-Risk Women.

Authors: Abstract Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in American women (1). Regular screening mammography starting at age 40 years reduces breast cancer mortality in average-risk women (2). Screening, however, also exposes women to harm through false-positive test results and overdiagnosis of biologically indolent lesions. Differences in balancing benefits and harms have led to differences among major guidelines about what age to start, what age to stop, and how frequently to recommend mammography screening in average-risk women (2-4).Breast cancer risk assessment is very important for identifying women who may benefit from more intensive breast cancer surveillance; however, there is no sta...

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Clinical Updates in Women's Health Care Summary: Gynecologic and Obstetric Care for Breast Cancer Survivors: Primary and Preventive Care Review.

Authors: Miller JG Abstract Breast cancer treatment has an impact on the physical, psychologic, sexual, and reproductive aspects of women's lives. Therefore, it is important for obstetrician-gynecologists to be well versed in the screening, diagnosis, and management of breast cancer. This monograph is an overview of critical issues related to the provision of ongoing care to breast cancer survivors. PMID: 28644334 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology)

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Practice Bulletin Number 179: Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Screening in Average-Risk Women.

Authors: Abstract Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in American women (1). Regular screening mammography starting at age 40 years reduces breast cancer mortality in average-risk women (2). Screening, however, also exposes women to harm through false-positive test results and overdiagnosis of biologically indolent lesions. Differences in balancing benefits and harms have led to differences among major guidelines about what age to start, what age to stop, and how frequently to recommend mammography screening in average-risk women (2-4).Breast cancer risk assessment is very important for identifying women who may benefit from more intensive breast cancer surveillance; however, there is no sta...

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Exercise and Psychological Interventions are Best for Cancer-Related Fatigue.

Authors: Rosenberg K, Zolot J PMID: 28644294 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)

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Enhanced DNA double-strand break repair of microbeam targeted A549 lung carcinoma cells by adjacent WI38 normal lung fibroblast cells via bi-directional signaling

Publication date: Available online 23 June 2017 Source:Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis Author(s): Alisa Kobayashi, Tengku Ahbrizal Farizal Tengku Ahmad, Narongchai Autsavapromporn, Masakazu Oikawa, Shino Homma-Takeda, Yoshiya Furusawa, Jun Wang, Teruaki Konishi Understanding the mechanisms underlying the radiation-induced bystander effect (RIBE) and bi-directional signaling between irradiated carcinoma cells and their surrounding non-irradiated normal cells is relevant to cancer radiotherapy. The present study investigated propagation of RIBE signals between human lung carcinoma A549 cells and normal lung fibroblast WI38 cells in bystander cells, either directly or indirectly contacting irradiated A549 cells. We prepared A549-GFP/WI38 co-cultures and ...

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Sanità, Frattura non arretra e rilancia: “Il Veneziale sarà potenziato” - isnews (Comunicati Stampa)


Sanità, Frattura non arretra e rilancia: "Il Veneziale sarà potenziato"
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Trovandosi nel capoluogo pentro non poteva mancare un riferimento al destino dell'ospedale 'Veneziale', anche alla luce della paventata soppressione del reparto di Otorinolaringoiatria. Frattura non si sottrae. Anzi rilancia. "Il futuro dell'ospedale ...



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Acromegaly discovered during a routine out-patient surgical procedure: a case report

Acromegaly is a rare syndrome in which there is unregulated hypersecretion of growth hormone. The anesthetic management of patients with this disorder is particularly challenging due to pre-existing cardiovasc...

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A clinical nutritionist’s experience and expectations



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06/22/17 PHD comic: 'Technically'

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Role of Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Monitoring in Evaluating Prognosis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients in China.

CONCLUSIONS Dynamic monitoring of preoperative and postoperative CTC levels can accurately predict recurrence and progression of disease, and is important in postoperative monitoring and prognosis evaluation. PMID: 28643770 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medical Science Monitor)

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Folic acid conjugated nanoliposomes as promising carriers for targeted delivery of bleomycin.

This study aims to evaluate the anticancer potential of folate-targeted liposomal bleomycin (FL-BLM) and its free-folate form (L-BLM) on two different cancer cell lines including human cervix carcinoma HeLa, and human breast carcinoma MCF-7 cells. Furthermore, the effect of FL-BLM in induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest was studied by flow cytometry. FL-BLM was prepared by thin film hydration method and folic acid was conjugated to nanoliposomes by post insertion technique. Anticancer activity was evaluated by MTT assay. The cytotoxicity of FL-BLM against HeLa cells was significantly increased compared to L-BLM and conventional BLM. Flow cytometry and annexin-V analysis indicated that FL-BLM effectively induced apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest in HeLa cells especially at G2/M phase....

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A Unique Lesion of the Esophageal Mucosal Epithelium: Low-grade Intraepithelial Neoplasia or Basal-layer-type Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Authors: Zhao Y, Fu YW, Sun Q PMID: 28639581 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Chinese Medical Journal)

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Recurrence Factors in Giant Cell Tumors of the Spine.

CONCLUSIONS: Cervical spinal tumors, curettage, and nonintact tumors were risk factors for local recurrence. Intralesional curettage and malignancy were the most important significant factors for local recurrence and death, respectively. PMID: 28639571 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Chinese Medical Journal)

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Laparoscopic Versus Open Resection of Small Bowel Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: LAP for small bowel GISTs is a safe and feasible procedure with shorter operation time, less blood loss, less overall complications, and quicker recovery. Besides, tumor recurrence and the long-term survival rate are similar to open approach. Because of the limitations of this study, methodologically high-quality studies are needed for certain appraisal. PMID: 28639576 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Chinese Medical Journal)

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A case of atypical type A thymoma with vascular invasion and lung metastasis

We present a case of type A thymoma with invasion of the left brachiocephalic vein and lung metastases. An 84-year-old man underwent extended thymectomy combined with left brachiocephalic vein reconstruction and resection of a lung metastasis. Histological examination showed vascular invasion by the tumor. The lung metastasis had high mitotic activity and slight nuclear enlargement, the so-called "atypical" features, but the main part of the primary tumor did not. However, the intravascular portion of the tumor had "atypical" histological features like the lung metastasis. It seems that "atypical" histological features are related to clinically malignant behavior. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)

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Assessment of multiple mycotoxins in breakfast cereals available in the Portuguese market

Conclusions pointed out an urgent need to review legislative limits in food matrices consumed by children and to perform a more accurate risk assessment of children's exposure to mycotoxins mixtures in food. (Source: Food Chemistry)

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Inhibitory effects of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) and sanshoamide extract on heterocyclic amine formation in grilled ground beef patties

This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) and sanshoamide extract on the formation of heterocyclic amines (HAs) in grilled beef patties. The following major HAs were detected and quantified: imidazopyridine (2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, PhIP), imidazoquinoxalines (2-amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline, IQx; 2-amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline, MeIOx; 2-amino-3,4,8-trimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline, 4,8-DiMeIQx) and β-carbolines (9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole, norharman; 1-methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole, harman). The rates of PhIP, IQx, MeIQx and 4,8-DiMeIQx were inhibited significantly by 82%, 61%, 28% and 79%, respectively, in patties treated with a low-concentration of pepper (0.5%), and by 27%, 45%, 44% and ...

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