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Patient-Specific Hemodynamics of New Coronary Artery Bypass Configurations: AbstractPurposeThis study aims to quantify the patient-specific hemodynamics of complex conduit routing configurations of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) operation which are specifically suitable for off-pump surgeries. Coronary perfusion efficacy and local hemodynamics of multiple left internal mammary artery (LIMA) with sequential and end-to-side anastomosis are investigated. Using a full anatomical model comprised...
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Correlation of liver-to-spleen ratio, lung CT scores, clinical, and laboratory findings of COVID-19 patients with two consecutive CT scans: AbstractPurposeGiven the lack of information about abdominal imaging findings and correlation with clinical features of COVID-19, we aimed to evaluate the changes in hepatic attenuation during the course of disease. Our aim was to correlate the liver-to-spleen ratio (L/S), clinical, laboratory findings, and lung CT scores of patients with COVID-19 who had two...
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WNT3 and LEF1 as markers for diagnosis and survival prediction in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients: SummaryBackgroundThe Wnt pathway is aberrantly activated in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and contributes to the antiapoptotic and mitogenic characteristics of CLL cells. Lymphoid enhancer-binding factor‑1 (LEF1) acts as a mediator and key transcription factor of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. LEF1 helps to regulate important genes involved in tumor cell death mechanisms. ...
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Co-treatment with endoscopic laryngopharyngeal surgery and endoscopic submucosal dissection: Endoscopic laryngopharyngeal surgery (ELPS) is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for pharyngeal cancers. However, the disadvantages of ELPS are the interference of instruments in the operative field and the difficulty in approaching certain areas. To overcome these drawbacks, we began to perform combination treatment of ELPS and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The aim of the present study...
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Augmentation of the posterior pharyngeal wall with autologous tragal cartilage for management of velopharyngeal valve insufficiency in adults: The study aims to evaluate posterior pharyngeal wall augmentation using autologous tragal cartilage graft in adults with velopharyngeal valve insufficiency (VPI).
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Outcome of an outpatient specialty clinic for chronic epipharyngitis: In Japan, chronic epipharyngitis became a subject of interest in the 1960s and is currently garnering renewed attention. Previous studies have focused only on the similarities between the immunological characteristics of the tonsil and epipharynx and reported the efficacy of epipharyngeal abrasive therapy (EAT) in patients with IgA nephropathy. However, endoscopic findings of chronic epipharyngitis have not yet been fully evaluated,...
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Efficacy of polyglycolic acid sheets and fibrin glue for the prevention of post-ELPS bleeding: To assess the efficacy and safety of a covering method using polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets and fibrin glue in preventing laryngopharyngeal bleeding after endoscopic laryngopharyngeal surgery (ELPS) combined with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).
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Tocilizumab for treating COVID-19: a systemic review and meta-analysis of retrospective studies: AbstractObjectivesCOVID-19 has become a global epidemic, and effective therapies have not been discovered up to now. We conducted this study to explore the effectiveness and safety of tocilizumab recently used for treating COVID-19. MethodA comprehensive search was conducted (up to September 27, 2020), and 19 eligible records were identified according to the inclusion and exclusion...
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The association of GATM polymorphism with statin-induced myopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis: AbstractPurposeStatin-induced myopathy (SIM) is the commonest reason for discontinuation of statin therapy. The aim of this present meta-analysis is to assess the relationship between glycine amidinotransferase gene (GATM) polymorphism and risk of SIM. MethodsMEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched systematically for case-control studies...
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Intra-osseous basivertebral nerve radiofrequency ablation (BVA) for the treatment of vertebrogenic chronic low back pain: AbstractStudy designProspective experimental uncontrolled trial. BackgroundVertebrogenic pain is a frequently underestimated cause of chronic low back pain (LBP). Vertebral endplate degeneration, characterized by cortical bone damage and subchondral bone inflammatory reaction, is a significant source of LBP, the responsible of the pain transmission being the...
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mTICCS and its inter-rater reliability to predict the need for massive transfusion in severely injured patients: AbstractPurposeThe modified Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy Clinical Score (mTICCS) presents a new scoring system for the early detection of the need for a massive transfusion (MT). This easily applicable score was validated in a large trauma cohort and proven comparable to more established complex scoring systems. However, the inter-rater reliability of the mTICCS has not yet been investigated....
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A Novel and Simple Technique of Reconstructing the Central Arch Mandibular Defects—a Solution During the Resource-Constrained Setting of COVID Crisis: AbstractThe current COVID 19 pandemic has a major impact on healthcare delivery globally. Oral cancer involving anterior arch of mandible is difficult to reconstruct and ideally, requires free fibular osteomyocutaneous flap. During this time of resource constraint situation, these free flaps are not a great choice, as it increases exposure of both...
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Neurovascular Complications After Neck Dissection: a Prospective Analysis at a Tertiary Care Centre in South India: AbstractOwing to high incidence of oral cancers in India, neck dissection is the most commonly performed procedure in any head and neck oncology setup. This surgery is particularly prone to various neurovascular complications due to intricate anatomy of neck, but the exact incidence has been studied less especially in Indian subcontinent. A prospective observational study was done on...
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Treatment Outcomes of Early Carcinoma Cervix Before and After Sub-specialization: AbstractThis study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes in carcinoma cervix before and after gynecologic oncology sub-specialization at a tertiary care hospital, in India. This was a retrospective cohort study comparing women with operable cervical cancer who underwent radical hysterectomy before and after gynecologic oncology sub-specialization. Electronic medical records of women operated for early carcinoma cervix...
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Pattern of Lymph Node Metastasis in Endometrial Cancer: a Single Institution Experience: AbstractSurgical staging remains the standard primary treatment of endometrial cancer. Lymph node metastasis is the most important prognostic factor which helps in deciding adjuvant treatment. Extensive lymphadenectomy is associated with increased incidence of morbidity. The role of lymphadenectomy in surgical staging is still controversial especially in early stage disease. The surgico-pathological pattern of...
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Surgical and Oncological Outcomes in Locally Advanced Thymoma: AbstractThis study aimed at reporting the surgical management of locally advanced thymoma (Masaoka stages III and IVA) and evaluating the factors predicting the survival. This is a retrospective analysis of patients operated for locally advanced thymoma from March 2012 to December 2019 in a thoracic surgery center in India. An analysis of all perioperative variables including complications was carried out. The influence of various predictors...
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Who Needs Level III Lymph Node Dissection in Carcinoma Breast—Study from a Tertiary Care Center: AbstractIn Indian females, breast cancer is the most common cancer with a late stage of presentation leading to one-third of patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy (MRM). Our study is undertaken to find out predictors of level III axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer and who needs complete axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Retrospective study of 146 patients who undergone MRM...
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Validation of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Technique Using Dual Tracer Technique in Post Lumpectomy Early Breast Cancer Patients: AbstractSentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is the gold standard for the evaluation of axilla in clinically node-negative early breast cancers. There is limited data on the role and efficacy of the same in the post lumpectomy scenario. This prospective interventional study was conducted over 1 year on 30 post lumpectomy pT1/2 cN0 patients. SLNB was performed by preoperative...
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Bilobed PMMC in Females: Our Challenging yet Meritorious Experience: AbstractThe gold standard reconstructive options for full-thickness defect of the oral cavity after resection of malignant lesions are the free flaps. But in developing nations due to resource constraints, it cannot be offered to all. Hence, pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap as bilobed flaps is most commonly used. Bilobed flaps are technically demanding, and in females, it is more challenging due to higher complication rates...
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Low Cost, Low Dose, Oral, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Protocol in Locally Advanced Borderline Oral Cancers—Feasibility Study: AbstractA vast majority of oral cancer patients in developing countries present in an advanced stage with borderline resectable/inoperable stage to busy resource-constrained tertiary cancer centers. Conventional chemotherapy protocols are associated with issues like toxicity, tolerance, cost, and compliance. The present study was conducted to assess the feasibility of low-cost...
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��-Catenin—a Possible Prognostic Molecular Marker for Recurrence in Histopathologically Negative Surgical Margin of Oral Cancer: AbstractThe locoregional recurrence in oral cancer is not predicted by the histopathological parameters solely as the normal morphological looking cells harbor the genomic instability which acts as the potential tumor cells for recurrence in future. Therefore, there is an urgent need of the biomarker for prognostic stratification of patients with high risk of disease recurrence...
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A Case Series on Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour of Cervix: an Institutional Report:
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A Retrospective Cohort Study of Coexistence of Carcinoma and Tuberculosis of Colon: 12-Year Experience: AbstractCoexistence of carcinoma colon and tuberculosis is rare. The aim of this study is to present our 12-year experience on colonic carcinoma with coexisting colonic TB. Histopathology and imaging records of 189 patients of colonic carcinoma patients who underwent treatment in surgical unit 6 in our institute between January 2006 and December 2017 were reviewed. In 7 patients, histopathology...
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Georg von Békésy and Bruce Mer: Early Pioneers of Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. The binocular operative microscope has been the workhorse of otologic and neurotologic surgeons since the 1950s. Since its advent, however, surgeons recognized that the operative microscope could not "look around corners" and its line-of-sight technology required soft tissue and bony dissection to enable light to reach the surgical plane. Endoscopic technology has evolved...
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Prevalence of Tinnitus in an Aging Population and Its Relation to Age and Hearing Loss: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesTinnitus is a common hearing-related disorder, which may have a large impact on daily life. With aging populations worldwide, it is important to gain insight in the occurrence of tinnitus at older ages and to understand its relationship with age-related hearing loss. We investigated the prevalence of tinnitus among a general aging population, across...
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Pediatric Basilar Skull Fracture Mechanisms and Trends From 2007 to 2018: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesTo evaluate the specific mechanism and trend of injury resulting in pediatric basilar skull fractures.Study DesignRetrospective chart review of a trauma database.SettingTertiary care children's hospital.MethodsPatients ≤18 years old with basilar skull fractures were identified via the trauma database for admissions from 2007 to 2018. Patients were identified with...
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Pectoralis Major Onlay vs Interpositional Reconstruction Fistulation After Salvage Total Laryngectomy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo evaluate the difference in pharygocutaneous fistula (PCF) development between pectoralis major flap onlay and interpositional reconstructions after salvage total laryngectomy (STL).Data SourcesMedline, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and ClinicalTrials.gov.Review MethodsA systematic review...
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Biomarkers for Malignant Potential in Vocal Fold Leukoplakia: A State of the Art Review: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo explore biomarkers that are candidates for understanding potential degeneration to malignancy of vocal fold leukoplakia (VFL), with the goal of guiding future diagnostic and treatment recommendations.Data SourcesPubMed and Medline search engines.Review MethodsA systematic review was conducted by searching the following key words: vocal fold or...
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Sialendoscopy in Chronic Obstructive Sialadenitis Without Sialolithiasis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Sialendoscopy in Chronic Obstructive Sialadenitis Without Sialolithiasis: A Prospective Cohort Study: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesTo evaluate long-term chronic sialadenitis symptoms in patients without sialolithiasis following sialendoscopy-assisted salivary duct surgery (SASDS) compared to a control group managed conservatively.Study DesignProspective cohort study.SettingTertiary care center.MethodsThirty-six patients (52 glands) with chronic sialadenitis without...
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Polysomnographic Outcomes After Observation for Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Younger Than 3 Years: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveMild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in young children, is often treated with observation. However, there is little evidence regarding the outcomes with this approach. Our aim was to assess the impact of observation on sleep for children aged <3 years with mild OSA.Study DesignCase-control study.SettingPediatric...
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Sleep Architecture in Children With Down Syndrome With and Without Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo characterize polysomnographic sleep architecture in children with Down syndrome and compare findings in those with and without obstructive sleep apnea.Study DesignCase series with retrospective review.SettingSingle tertiary pediatric hospital (2005-2018).MethodsWe reviewed the electronic health records of patients undergoing polysomnography...
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Multi-institutional Comparison of Temporal Bone Models: A Collaboration of the AAO-HNSF 3D-Printed Temporal Bone Working Group: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation's (AAO-HNSF's) 3D-Printed Temporal Bone Working Group was formed with the goal of sharing information and experience relating to the development of 3D-printed temporal bone models. The group conducted a multi-institutional study to directly...
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Radiologic Findings Associated With Pediatric Congenital Idiopathic Bilateral Vocal Fold Dysfunction
Multi-institutional Evaluation of Radiologic Findings Associated With Pediatric Congenital Idiopathic Bilateral Vocal Fold Dysfunction: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo report brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography findings in pediatric patients with congenital idiopathic bilateral vocal fold dysfunction and analyze factors associated with its etiology and resolution.Study DesignCase series with retrospective review.SettingTertiary care multi-institutional...
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Oral Intubation Attempts in Patients With a Laryngectomy: A Significant Safety Threat: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. It is impossible to secure the airway of a patient with "neck-only" breathing transorally or transnasally. Surgical removal of the larynx (laryngectomy) or tracheal rerouting (tracheoesophageal diversion or laryngotracheal separation) creates anatomic discontinuity. Misguided attempts at oral intubation of neck breathers may cause hypoxic brain injury or death....
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Clinical Predictors of Facial Nerve Outcomes After Surgical Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo identify clinical predictors of facial nerve (FN) outcomes after microsurgical resection of vestibular schwannoma (VS).Study DesignProspective cohort study.SettingAcademic medical center.MethodsConsecutive patients undergoing VS resection from November 2017 to October 2019 were included. FN function was evaluated with the House-Brackmann...
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Clinical Radiographic Predictors of Response to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo determine if clinically acquired cephalometric measurements, specifically soft palate size, can predict hypoglossal nerve stimulation outcomes.Study DesignCombined prospective cohort study and retrospective review.SettingUS sleep otolaryngology training program.MethodsAdults with obstructive sleep apnea and apneahypopnea index...
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Association Between the Duration of Hearing Loss and Hearing Outcomes in Surgery for Otosclerosis: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. IntroductionHearing loss due to otosclerosis is effectively treated with surgery. The association between duration of hearing loss and surgical outcomes is unknown.Study DesignRetrospective review.SettingLarge otology referral center.MethodsPatients undergoing primary stapes surgery for otosclerosis from 2005 to 2017 were evaluated according to their...
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Can Computed Tomography Findings Predict the Recurrence of Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma?: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo evaluate the correlation between the ability to predict the attachment site of sinonasal inverted papilloma by computed tomography and the long-term surgical outcome.Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingFive tertiary medical centers.MethodsStudy patients underwent attachment-oriented resection of inverted papilloma. The primary outcome...
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Velcro Ties in Early Postoperative Pediatric Tracheostomy Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo systematically review the literature to determine the difference in complications between standard twill and Velcro ties following pediatric tracheostomy.Data SourcesMEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, and CINAHL Plus were searched up to...
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Self-perceived Taste and Flavor Perception: Associations With Quality of Life in Patients With Olfactory Loss: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo evaluate associations between self-perceived chemosensory functions of smell, taste, and flavor perception with olfactory-specific quality of life (QoL) in patients with olfactory dysfunction (OD) and whether these associations would be influenced by other factors, such as duration or etiology of smell loss.Study DesignRetrospective...
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Myringoplasty With an Ultrathin Cartilage-Perichondrium Complex Graft Versus Temporalis Fascia Graft: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo compare endoscopic myringoplasty using the cartilage-perichondrium complex as a graft (test group) with temporalis fascia microscopic myringoplasty (control group).Study DesignA retrospective cohort study.SettingDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology in a tertiary Chinese hospital.MethodsData were collected...
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Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis: An Institutional Review of Outcomes With a Multimodality Surgical Approach: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesThis article reports on a unique cohort of patients with idiopathic subglottic stenosis spilt fairly equally between endoscopic and open surgical approaches. Patients' sequence of operations and reinterventions over time are outlined, offering insight to improve surgical counseling and allow for informative, autonomous patient...
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Olfactory Cleft Measurements and COVID-19–Related Anosmia: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the differences in olfactory cleft (OC) morphology in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) anosmia compared to control subjects and postviral anosmia related to infection other than severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).Study DesignProspective.SettingThis study comprises 91 cases, including 24 cases with anosmia due to SARS-CoV-2,...
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Orally Inhaled Drug Particle Transport in Computerized Models of Laryngotracheal Stenosis: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveAdjuvant management for laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) may involve inhaled corticosteroids, but metered dose inhalers are designed for pulmonary drug delivery. Comprehensive analyses of drug particle deposition efficiency for orally inhaled corticosteroids in the stenosis of LTS subjects are lacking.Study DesignDescriptive research.SettingAcademic...
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The role of brachytherapy for margin control in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma: AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using peri-operative brachytherapy (BRTx) for positive/narrow margins present post primary surgical resection of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC). MethodsProspective single-centre study of patients with OTSCC (T1–3, N0–3, M0) treated with resection of primary tumour ± regional nodal resection...
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The Janus-like role of proline metabolism in cancer:
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Reconstitution of IgG Subclasses Following Immunoglobulin Administration in Adult Patients with Common Variable Immune Deficiency: Background: Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy reduces the frequency and severity of infection among patients with antibody deficiency disorders. However, a subset of patients lacks adequate clinical response. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine in adult common variable immune deficiency (CVID) patients (A) if lack of clinical response to Ig therapy correlates...
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The first quantitative histomorphological analyses of bone vitality and inflammation in surgical specimens of patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.: Related ArticlesThe first quantitative histomorphological analyses of bone vitality and inflammation in surgical specimens of patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.J Oral Pathol Med. 2020 Sep 18;:Authors: Mamilos A, Spörl S, Spanier G, Ettl T, Brochhausen C, Klingelhöffer CAbstract BACKGROUND: Purpose...
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Risk Factors for Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity: A Multicenter Retrospective Study: Conclusions: Our results suggest that high-dose CDDP and comorbidities of cardiac disease and hypertension are independent risk factors for CDDP nephrotoxicity. Therefore, close monitoring of serum creatinine values during CDDP treatment is recommended for patients with these risk factors. In addition, Mg supplementation and administration of diuretics might be effective for prevention of CDDP nephrotoxicity.Oncology...
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Predictive Value of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography or Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Assessment of Occult Lymph Node Metastasis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Conclusion: The current meta-analysis showed a moderate sensitivity and specificity of18F FDG PET or PET/CT for the prediction of OLNM in NSCLC patients. The DOR was low and the likelihood ratio scatter-gram indicated that18F FDG PET or PET/CT might not be useful for the prediction of OLNM in NSCLC...
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Triiodothyronine use in hypothyroidism and its effects on cancer and mortality.: CONCLUSIONS: In this large Swedish long-term register-based study, the use of T3 did not lead to increased breast cancer incidence, any cancer incidence, all-cause mortality, any cancer mortality, or breast cancer mortality compared to T4 use. Somewhat surprisingly, there was evidence of lower mortality in T3 users in models adjusting for dose, potentially an artifact of underlying associations between dose and health...
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High Expression of MMP-9 in Primary Tumors and High Preoperative MPO in Serum Predict Improved Prognosis in Colorectal Cancer with Operable Liver Metastases.: CONCLUSION: Low preoperative MPO in serum might identify patients at high risk of recurrence and death after resection of colorectal liver metastases. Elevated preoperative MPO and high expression of MMP-9 in colorectal tumor tissue indicate an improved prognosis. The use of these biomarkers should be adjusted according to clinical characteristics....
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High Expression of MMP-9 in Primary Tumors and High Preoperative MPO in Serum Predict Improved Prognosis in Colorectal Cancer with Operable Liver Metastases: Conclusion: Low preoperative MPO in serum might identify patients at high risk of recurrence and death after resection of colorectal liver metastases. Elevated preoperative MPO and high expression of MMP-9 in colorectal tumor tissue indicate an improved prognosis. The use of these biomarkers should be adjusted according to clinical characteristics.Oncology...
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Lenvatinib-Induced Tumor-Related Hemorrhages in Patients with Large Hepatocellular Carcinomas: Conclusion: It becomes clear that lenvatinib treatment brings about tumor-related hemorrhages despite rapid suppression of tumor blood flow. We speculate that lenvatinib quickly blocks the feeding circulation, resulting in tumor hemorrhage by necrosis. Clinicians should pay careful attention to the development of life-threatening hemorrhages when treating large HCCs with lenvatinib.Oncology (Source: Oncology)...
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The City Gesture Checklist: The development of a novel gesture assessment: AbstractBackgroundPeople with aphasia rely on gesture more than healthy controls to get their message across, but use a limited range of gesture types. Gesture therapy is thus a potential avenue of intervention for people with aphasia. However, currently no gesture assessment evaluates how they use gesture. Such a tool could inform therapy targets and measure outcomes. In gesture research, many different coding categories...
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Dementia knowledge, attitudes and training needs of speech–language pathology students and practitioners: A countrywide study: AbstractBackgroundDue to dementia‐related communication difficulties, speech–language pathologists (SLPs) play a significant role in supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Nevertheless, SLP practitioners may not have received adequate dementia training during their undergraduate programme and skills updating post‐qualification. Investigating the knowledge,...
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UK clinicians' views on the use of formulations for the management of BPSD: a multidisciplinary survey.Aging & Mental Health: Table of Contents: Taylor and Francis15hAn easily adaptable validated risk score predicts cancer-specific survival in stage II colon cancer.Acta Oncologica: Table of Contents: Taylor and Francis1dCOVID-19 worry, mental health indicators, and preparedness for future care needs across the adult lifespan.Aging & Mental Health: Table of Contents: Taylor and Francis1dHealth-related...
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The enigma of Oligocene climate and global surface temperature evolution [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]: Falling atmospheric CO2 levels led to cooling through the Eocene and the expansion of Antarctic ice sheets close to their modern size near the beginning of the Oligocene, a period of poorly documented climate. Here, we present a record of climate evolution across the entire Oligocene (33.9 to 23.0 Ma)...
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Health benefits of on-road transportation pollution control programs in China [Sustainability Science]: China started to implement comprehensive measures to mitigate traffic pollution at the end of 1990s, but the comprehensive effects, especially on ambient air quality and public health, have not yet been systematically evaluated. In this study, we analyze the effects of vehicle emission control measures on ambient air pollution and...
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Asbestos induces mesothelial cell transformation via HMGB1-driven autophagy [Cell Biology]: Asbestos causes malignant transformation of primary human mesothelial cells (HM), leading to mesothelioma. The mechanisms of asbestos carcinogenesis remain enigmatic, as exposure to asbestos induces HM death. However, some asbestos-exposed HM escape cell death, accumulate DNA damage, and may become transformed. We previously demonstrated that, upon asbestos exposure, HM and...
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Speech can produce jet-like transport relevant to asymptomatic spreading of virus [Applied Physical Sciences]: Many scientific reports document that asymptomatic and presymptomatic individuals contribute to the spread of COVID-19, probably during conversations in social interactions. Droplet emission occurs during speech, yet few studies document the flow to provide the transport mechanism. This lack of understanding prevents informed public health guidance for risk reduction and...
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Driver mutations of the adenoma-carcinoma sequence govern the intestinal epithelial global translational capacity [Cell Biology]: Deregulated global mRNA translation is an emerging feature of cancer cells. Oncogenic transformation in colorectal cancer (CRC) is driven by mutations in APC, KRAS, SMAD4, and TP53, known as the adenoma-carcinoma sequence (ACS). Here we introduce each of these driver mutations into intestinal organoids to show that they are modulators...
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Physics of virus transmission by speaking droplets [Biophysics and Computational Biology]: To make the physics of person-to-person virus transmission from emitted droplets of oral fluid while speaking easily understood, we present simple and transparent algebraic equations that capture the essential physics of the problem. Calculations with these equations provide a straightforward way of determining whether emitted droplets remain airborne or rapidly...
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Unethical amnesia responds more to instrumental than to hedonic motives [Economic Sciences]: Humans care about morality. Yet, they often engage in actions that contradict their moral self. Unethical amnesia is observed when people do not remember or remember less vividly these actions. This paper explores two reasons why individuals may experience unethical amnesia. Forgetting past unethical behavior may be motivated by purely...
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The bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination allows the innate immune system to provide protection from severe COVID-19 infection [Biological Sciences]: We have read the paper by Escobar et al. (1), and we also support a similar hypothesis (2), which arose from the observation of the so-called Iberian Peninsula paradox. As they also report, in the same geographical area with similar socioeconomic conditions, completely different and particularly high mortality rates have...
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Sudden irreversible hearing loss post COVID-19: Sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is frequently seen by otolaryngologists. The exact pathophysiology of the disease is still unknown, with the most likely causative factor being following a viral infection. Immediate steroids are the best treatment to improve prognosis. Despite a plethora of papers in the literature describing SSNHL, there are only a few reported cases of hearing loss following COVID-19, none of which have been reported...
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Association between hyperemesis gravidarum and psychological symptoms, psychosocial outcomes and infant bonding: a two-point prospective case-control multicentre survey study in an inner city setting: Objectives To assess if there is any association between hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), psychological morbidity and infant bonding and to quantify any psychosocial consequences of HG.Design Two-point prospective case–control, multicentre survey study with antenatal and postnatal data collection.Setting...
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Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy for successful treatment of angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma: a case report: The incidence of angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is rare worldwide, and it has a poor prognosis. There is no proven or standard first-line therapy that works for the majority of patients with angioimmunobla...
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Optical Coherence Tomography Biomarkers of the Outer Blood—Retina Barrier in Patients with Diabetic Macular Oedema: Background. Numerous studies confirmed the main role of the inner blood-retinal barrier in the development of Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO). Lately, the focus of research shifted towards the external retinal barrier with potential involvement in the pathogenesis of DMO. Objective. We aim to identify the OCT changes of the external blood-retinal barrier in patients with DMO and to define...
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Would Cortisol Measurements Be a Better Gauge of Hydrocortisone Replacement Therapy? Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia as an Exemplar: There is an increase in mortality and morbidity as well as poor quality of life in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and other causes of adrenal insufficiency. Glucocorticoid replacement therapy should aim to replace the missing cortisol as close as possible to the normal circadian rhythm using hydrocortisone. Dosing should be based on the individual's...
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Association of HIVEP3 Gene and Lnc RNA with Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Content and Hip Geometry by Genome-Wide Association Analysis in Chinese People: Purpose. GWAS has successfully located and analyzed the pathogenic genes of osteoporosis. Genetic studies have found that heritability of BMD is 50%–85% while the other half is caused by hip geometric parameters and tissue horizontal characteristics. This study was designed to study the GWAS of osteoporosis in Shanghai Han population. Methods. We collected...
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Assessment of Pertussis Vaccine Protective Effectiveness in Children in the Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia: Background. Bordetella pertussis is a human pathogen which causes pertussis, or whooping cough. The diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis immunization has significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality of pertussis globally. However, higher prevalence and resurgence of pertussis cases among both vaccinated and unvaccinated people has raised questions on the effectiveness of pertussis vaccine over...
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Possible Susceptibility Genes for Intervention against Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Recent therapeutic advances have significantly improved the short- and long-term survival rates in patients with heart disease and cancer. Survival in cancer patients may, however, be accompanied by disadvantages, namely, increased rates of cardiovascular events. Chemotherapy-related cardiac dysfunction is an important side effect of anticancer therapy. While advances in cancer treatment have increased patient...
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Endometrial Cancer Cells Promote M2-Like Macrophage Polarization by Delivering Exosomal miRNA-21 under Hypoxia Condition: Increasing evidence has demonstrated that hypoxia was an aggressive feature in endometrial cancer (EC), which is significantly associated with the tumor grade, lymph node metastasis, and tumor resistance to chemotherapy. However, the relationship between hypoxia and the immune microenvironment in EC is not very clear. Exosomes are small membrane vesicles secreted from a variety...
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Not Your Common Athletic Heart Problem: Using Coronary CTA to Visualize Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A 19-year-old healthy male collegiate athlete presented with typical anginal symptoms after running a 5K race. He had complained of similar symptoms off and on for the past month. On presentation, troponin was 0.12 ng/ml (reference value
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Ameloblastic Carcinoma with Calcification: A Rare Case Report in the Mandible and Literature Review: Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) is a scarce malignant tumor which is more prevalent in the mandible than the maxilla. It occurs in a wide range of age groups, and there is a sex predilection in males. AC shows specific microscopic features and requires more aggressive surgical treatment plans in comparison with conventional ameloblastoma. Radiographically, AC resembles ameloblastoma except that it rarely...
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Association between Circulating B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Population: Cardiovascular disease which is associated with cardiac dysfunction, usually measured with circulating levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), has been associated with incidence and progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The potential relationship of circulating physiological levels of BNP with DPN, however, has not been...
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The Effect of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Intraocular Pressure in Patients with Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant-Induced Elevated Intraocular Pressure: Introduction. To assess the safety and efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for ocular hypertension (OHT) induced by a dexamethasone (DEX) intravitreal implant. Materials and Methods. We performed a retrospective study of patients who underwent an SLT procedure for ocular hypertension induced by injection of a DEX intravitreal...
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Hypoxia-Induced Glioma-Derived Exosomal miRNA-199a-3p Promotes Ischemic Injury of Peritumoral Neurons by Inhibiting the mTOR Pathway: The underlying molecular mechanisms that the hypoxic microenvironment could aggravate neuronal injury are still not clear. In this study, we hypothesized that the exosomes, exosomal miRNAs, and the mTOR signaling pathway might be involved in hypoxic peritumoral neuronal injury in glioma. Multimodal radiological images, HE, and HIF-1α staining of high-grade glioma (HGG)...
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Combined Treatment of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Using Shenyi Capsule and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review: Background.The efficacy and safety of combined treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using Shenyi capsules and platinum-based chemotherapy were comprehensively evaluated. Methods. A computer-based search was used to identify reports on clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on this combined treatment for NSCLC from the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane...
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Increased Succinate Accumulation Induces ROS Generation in In Vivo Ischemia/Reperfusion-Affected Rat Kidney Mitochondria: Mitochondria are recognized as main reactive oxygen species (ROS) producers, involving ROS generation by mitochondrial complexes I and III. Lately, the focus has been shifting to the ROS generation by complex II. Contribution of complex II (SDH) to ROS generation still remains debatable, especially in in vivo settings. Moreover, it is not completely defined at what time of ischemia...
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Investigating Prescriptions and Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study: Chronic stable angina pectoris (CSAP) is a worldwide cardiovascular disease that severely affects people's quality of life and causes serious cardiovascular accidents. Although acupuncture had been confirmed as a potential adjunctive treatment for CSAP, the basic rules and mechanisms of acupoints were little understood. We conducted a systematic search...
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A Cadaveric Study of the Distal Biceps Femoris Muscle in relation to the Normal and Variant Course of the Common Peroneal Nerve: A Possible Cause of Common Peroneal Entrapment Neuropathy: The most frequent mononeuropathy in the lower extremity has been reported as the common peroneal nerve entrapment neuropathy (CPNe) around the head and neck of the fibula, although the mechanism of the neuropathy in this area cannot be fully explained. Therefore, the aim of this cadaveric study was to evaluate the...
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Increased Expression of TIGIT/CD57 in Peripheral Blood/Bone Marrow NK Cells in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: The antitumor activity of NK cells in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is inhibited by the leukemia microenvironment. Recent studies have identified that the expression of TIGIT, CD57, and KLRG1 is related to the function, maturation, and antitumor capabilities of NK cells. However, the characteristics of the expression of these genes in the peripheral blood (PB) and...
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Medicinal Effect, In Silico Bioactivity Prediction, and Pharmaceutical Formulation of Ageratum conyzoides L.: A Review: Goat weed (Ageratum conyzoides L.), or bandotan in Indonesia, is an herbaceous plant that broadly grows up in both subtropical as well as tropical areas. This herb contains many phytoconstituents which have many benefits in different aspects. The essential oil contains phytochemicals such as phenol, phenolic ester, and coumarin, whereas many compounds can been identified in the...
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The Outcome of Hydroxychloroquine in Patients Treated for COVID-19: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Background. The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) resulted in an unprecedented public health challenge worldwide. Despite urgent and extensive global efforts, the existing evidence is inconclusive regarding the medications used for the treatment of COVID-19. Purpose. To generate an up-to-date evidence for the...
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Dissociative Amnesia with Dissociative Fugue and Psychosis: a Case Report from a 25-Year-Old Ethiopian Woman: Introduction. The case after exposure to intense traumatic events manifests signs and symptoms of dissociative amnesia with a dissociative fugue and schizophrenia. The psychotic symptoms we found, in this case, were very complicated and mimicking primary psychotic disorders. Therefore, this might be a good forum for the scientific world to learn from this case report, how psychotic disorders...
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Prognostic significance of pre-treatment neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with oropharyngeal cancer treated with radiotherapy: British Journal of Cancer, Published online: 14 October 2020; doi:10.1038/s41416-020-01106-xPrognostic significance of pre-treatment neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with oropharyngeal cancer treated with radiotherapy
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Ascites management by cell-free concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy during recovery from drug-induced acute liver injury: a case report: The symptoms of drug-induced hepatic injury are manifold; however, the presence of ascites indicates a severe disease condition. The rapid accumulation of ascites is distressing and requires palliative treatme...
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