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Impaired Cytoplasmic–Nuclear Transport of Hypoxia‐Inducible Factor‐1α in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Abstract We investigated the mechanisms underlying abnormal vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We immunohistochemically studied VEGF, its receptors VEGFR1 and 2, and hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α) in autopsied ALS spinal cords. We also chronologically assessed the expression of HIF‐1α, karyopherin β1, karyopherin β‐cargo protein complex inhibitors and nuclear pore complex proteins in G93A mutant superoxide dismutase 1 (mSOD1) transgenic mice at presymptomatic, symptomatic and end stages. In ALS patients, compared with controls, HIF‐1α immunor...
Source: Brain Pathology - March 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Yuko Nagara, Takahisa Tateishi, Ryo Yamasaki, Shintaro Hayashi, Mami Kawamura, Hitoshi Kikuchi, Kyoko Motomura Iinuma, Masahito Tanaka, Toru Iwaki, Takuya Matsushita, Yasumasa Ohyagi, Jun‐ichi Kira Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Announcement: Galileo Galilei Award
The Galileo Galilei Award in Medical Physics is given every second year to the best paper published in this journal in the previous two years. The prize has been previously awarded to:
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Aims & Scope & Editorial Board
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Effect of variations in depth of neuromuscular blockade on rating of surgical conditions by surgeon and anesthesiologist in patients undergoing laparoscopic renal or prostatic surgery (BLISS trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionWe aim to show that under the right conditions the perceived opposing goals of surgeons and anesthesiologists (optimal surgical conditions vs. optimal postoperative conditions) may be met without compromise to either.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT01631149.
Source: Trials - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Martijn BoonChristian MartiniLeon AartsRob BeversAlbert Dahan Source Type: research

How User Characteristics Affect Use Patterns in Web-Based Illness Management Support for Patients with Breast and Prostate Cancer
Conclusions: This study provides evidence that different user characteristics are associated with different use patterns. Such information is crucial to target Web-based support systems to different patient groups. LCA is a useful technique to identify subgroups of users. In our study, e-messages and self-management advice were highly used components for patients who had low levels of social support and high illness burden, suggesting that patients with these characteristics may find such tools particularly useful. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00710658; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00710658 (Archived ...
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Elin BørøsundMilada CvancarovaMirjam EkstedtShirley M. MooreCornelia M. Ruland Source Type: research

Evaluation of the novel folate receptor ligand [18F]fluoro-PEG-folate for macrophage targeting in a rat model of arthritis
Conclusions: The novel PET tracer [18F]fluoro-PEG-folate, designed to target FR on activated macrophages provided improved contrast in a rat model of arthritis compared with the accepted macrophage tracer (R)-[11C]PK11195. These results warrant further exploration of [18F]fluoro-PEG-folate as a putative PET tracer for imaging (sub)clinical arthritis in RA patients.
Source: BioMed Central - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Yoony YJ GentKarin WeijersCarla FM MolthoffAlbert D WindhorstMarc C HuismanDesiree EC SmithSumith A KularatneGerrit JansenPhilip S LowAdriaan A LammertsmaConny J van der Laken Source Type: research

The severity of experimental arthritis is independent of IL-36 receptor signaling
Conclusions: The development and severity of experimental arthritis are independent of IL-36R signaling.
Source: BioMed Central - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Celine LamacchiaGaby PalmerEmiliana RodriguezPraxedis MartinSolenne VigneChristian A SeemayerDominique Talabot-AyerJennifer E TowneCem Gabay Source Type: research

Feasibility of absolute cerebral tissue oxygen saturation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Conclusions: Both the FORE-SIGHTTM and EQUANOXTM technology allow non-invasive monitoring of the cerebral oxygen saturation during CPR. Moreover, changes in SctO2 values might be used to monitor the efficacy of CPR efforts.
Source: BioMed Central - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ingrid MeexCathy De DeyneJo DensSimon ScheyltjensKevin LathouwersWillem BoerGuy VundelinckxRene HeylenFrank Jans Source Type: research

Comparative transcription analysis and toxin production of two fluoroquinolone-resistant mutants of clostridium perfringens
Conclusion: Our results indicate that gatifloxacin resistance selection was associated with altered gene expression in two C. perfringens strains and that the effect was strain-specific. This study clearly demonstrates that bacterial exposure to fluoroquinolones may affect virulence (toxin production) in addition to drug resistance.
Source: BioMed Central - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Sunny ParkMiseon ParkFatemeh Rafii Source Type: research

Cortisol levels and neuropsychiatric diagnosis as markers of postoperative delirium: a prospective cohort study
Conclusion: Raised peri-operative plasma cortisol concentrations are associated with delirium after CABG surgery. This may be an important pathophysiological consideration in the increased risk of post-operative delirium seen in patients with a pre-operative diagnosis of MDD.
Source: BioMed Central - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Jakub KazmierskiAndrzej BanysJoanna LatekJulius BourkeRyszard Jaszewski Source Type: research

Kidney disease in lupus is not always 'lupus nephritis'
In lupus erythematosus, elevated serum creatinine levels and urinary abnormalities implicate a kidney disorder, which may not always be lupus nephritis as defined by the current classification of the International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society. The signs of renal dysfunction may be caused by lupusunrelated renal injury such as drug toxicity or infection or by lupus-associated mechanisms that are not part of the classification, such as minimal change nephrotic syndrome or thrombotic microangiopathy. The latter seems to complicate lupus nephritis more frequently than previously thought. An unbiased assessment...
Source: BioMed Central - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hans-Joachim AndersJan J Weening Source Type: research

The impact of Rotavirus mass vaccination on hospitalization rates, nosocomial Rotavirus gastroenteritis and secondary blood stream infections
Conclusions: UMV may have contributed to the significant decrease of RV-GE-associated hospitalizations, to a reduction in nosocomial RV infections and RV-associated morbidity due to secondary BSI and reduced direct hospitalization costs. The reduction in nosocomial cases is an important aspect considering severe disease courses in hospitalized patients with co-morbidities and death due to nosocomial RV-GE.
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - March 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manuela ZlamySabine KoflerDorothea OrthReinhard WürznerPeter Heinz-ErianAndrea StrengMartina Prelog Source Type: research

The effect of an anti-malarial subsidy programme on the quality of service provision of artemisinin-based combination therapy in Kenya: a cluster-randomized, controlled trial
This important pharmacy survey indicates that there is much to do about training, supervision and follow-up for those dispensing anti-malarials and other drugs in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa.
Source: Malaria Journal - March 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Beth KangwanaSarah KedengeAbdisalan NoorVictor AleganaAndrew NyandigisiJayesh PanditGreg FeganJim ToddRobert SnowCatherine Goodman Source Type: research

Spatio-temporal analysis of malaria within a transmission season in Bandiagara, Mali
Describes the spatial and temporal variation of Plasmodium falciparum infections in children from a rural population from Mali, based on a longitudinal study on malaria incidence in Bandiagara. The spatial and temporal variation of malaria incidence is mapped and interpolated. Clusters of low incidence are identified.
Source: Malaria Journal - March 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Drissa CoulibalyStanislas RebaudetMark TravassosYoussouf ToloMatthew LaurensAbdoulaye KoneKarim TraoreAndo GuindoIssa DiarraAmadou NiangalyModibo DaouAhmadou DembeleMody SissokoBourema KouribaNadine DessayJean GaudartRenaud PiarrouxMahamadou TheraChristop Source Type: research

Fostamatinib inhibits B-cell receptor signaling, cellular activation and tumor proliferation in patients with relapsed and refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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Source: Leukemia - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: S E M HermanP M BarrE M McAuleyD LiuA WiestnerJ W Friedberg Source Type: research

AKT collaborates with ERG and Gata1s to dysregulate megakaryopoiesis and promote AMKL
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Source: Leukemia - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: M J StankiewiczJ D Crispino Tags: acute megakaryocytic leukemia MK2206 AKT inhibition Source Type: research

Call for case histories of BMT in patients with coincident schizophrenia
; D W van Bekkum
Source: Leukemia - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: I E SommerD W van Bekkum Source Type: research

Carfilzomib in multiple myeloma patients with renal impairment: pharmacokinetics and safety
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Source: Leukemia - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: A Z BadrosR VijT MartinJ A ZonderL KunkelZ WangS LeeA F WongR Niesvizky Tags: carfilzomib myeloma renal impairment dialysis proteasome inhibitor relapsed Source Type: research

C/EBPα and MYB regulate FLT3 expression in AML
C/EBPα and MYB regulate FLT3 expression in AML Leukemia advance online publication, March 1 2013. doi:10.1038/leu.2013.23 Authors: G Volpe, D S Walton, W Del Pozzo, P Garcia, E Dassé, L P O'Neill, M Griffiths, J Frampton & S Dumon
Source: Leukemia - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: G VolpeD S WaltonW Del PozzoP GarciaE DasséL P O'NeillM GriffithsJ FramptonS Dumon Tags: AML C/EBP alpha FLT3 MYB regulation Source Type: research

First Human Application of a Novel Adsorptive‐Type Cytapheresis Module in Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis: A Pilot Study
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability, technical performance and clinical efficacy of a novel adsorptive‐type cytapheresis module in patients with active ulcerative colitis. Ten patients with ulcerative colitis (clinical activity index 6–10) were recruited. The new adsorber (Nikkiso, Tokyo, Japan) was specifically designed to remove platelets, granulocytes and monocytes from peripheral blood using an extracorporeal circulation. Cytapheresis treatments were performed weekly for five consecutive weeks (each with a 60‐min duration). Safety and tolerability were evaluated by investigatin...
Source: Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: Wolfgang Ramlow, Grit Waitz, Gisela Sparmann, Heinrich Prophet, Peggy Bodammer, Jörg Emmrich Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Women: The Obstetric‐Gynecologist's Point of View
Abstract It has been confirmed that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality not only in men but also in women. The most recent American Heart Association (AHA) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) recommendations specifically address women. This is in response to the majority of studies that primarily involved men. Ideal cardiovascular health has been defined for women, and new factors were added to the traditional risk factors. As stated by the American and European Menopause Societies (NAMS and EMAS), hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is no longer believed to be protective for C...
Source: Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: Giuseppina Perrone, Roberto Brunelli Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Detection of haemophilia A during quality assurance of fresh frozen plasma
Source: Transfusion Medicine - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: M. Mohsin, P. Winter, J. Murdock, O. McNulty, G. Benson Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

A pilot prospective study of the vascular repair response following red cell transfusion in critically ill patients
ConclusionsOur data suggest that assessment of vascular repair responses after red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients is challenging. Although our study did not allow us to discern an influence of red cell transfusion on VPC cluster levels or angiogenic cytokines, new methods evaluating vascular repair mechanisms may be required.
Source: Transfusion Medicine - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: G. Christou, K. Abou‐Nassar, Y. Li, L. Labonté, A. Tinmouth, T. McArdle, I. Watpool, L. McIntyre, D. S. Allan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cardiac iron measurement and iron chelation therapy in patients with β thalassaemia major: experience from Taiwan
We examined the myocardial iron loads of 88 TM patients from Taiwan with cardiac T2* magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and assessed the correlation between cardiac T2* values and serum ferritin levels, liver iron concentration and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). We also determined the predictive value of these measurements for the development of arrhythmia. Results and conclusionIn our group of Taiwanese patients, the relative risk for arrhythmia was 10·36 when cardiac T2* values were less than 10 ms (compared with ≥10 ms) and 1·98 when serum ferritin levels increased >2500 ng mL−1 (compared with �...
Source: Transfusion Medicine - March 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: M. ‐Y. Lu, S. S. F. Peng, H. ‐H. Chang, Y. ‐L. Yang, C. ‐A. Chen, S. ‐T. Jou, D. ‐T. Lin, K. ‐H. Lin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Flexibility in competency-based workplace transition programs: an exploratory study of community child and family health nursing.
CONCLUSION: To ensure successful application of a transition to practice program using competency-based assessment, preceptors must understand the flexible arrangements built into the program design and have the confidence and competence to apply them. PMID: 23421350 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Cusack L, Gilbert S, Fereday J Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

Where have all the innovations gone?
PMID: 23444874 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Kowalski K Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

Making your voice heard: sharing outcomes of continuing nursing education.
Abstract Continuing education providers are expected to evaluate the outcomes of learning activities. Professional standards also address the expectation that those outcomes will be shared with others to validate the significance of continuing education and the role of the nursing professional development specialist. PMID: 23444875 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Dickerson PS Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

The evolution of a cardiac catheterization laboratory fellowship.
Abstract This column explores the development and implementation of a cardiac catheterization laboratory nursing fellowship at a 600-bed, tertiary-care hospital that is part of a large, multi-facility health system. PMID: 23444876 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Palmer-Powell J, Burns D, Tanzi D, Floyd JC Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

Multiple generations in the nursing workplace: part I.
Abstract This column discusses the need to understand generational differences, characteristics, and work habits to improve relational communication and teamwork. PMID: 23444877 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Riggs CJ Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

Educational strategies for rural new graduate registered nurses.
Authors: PMID: 23444878 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

European studies on the prevalence of dementia in the elderly: time for a step towards a methodological consensus
ConclusionsAlthough the EURODEM study was a milestone in the epidemiology of dementia in Europe and provided several future directions for research, methodological limitations are apparent in a number of European studies on the prevalence of dementia and require particular attention. In particular, a variety of diagnostic instruments requires unification for future studies. On the other hand, given the lack of epidemiological studies from a number of countries and the increasing prevalence of dementia, the need for population‐based surveys should be emphasized. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - March 1, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Blazej Misiak, Magdalena Cialkowska‐Kuzminska, Dorota Frydecka, Sylwia Chladzinska‐Kiejna, Andrzej Kiejna Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Taking a fresh look at the pediatric clinical experience.
PMID: 23445608 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Nursing Education - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Coffey JS Tags: J Nurs Educ Source Type: research

The use of film in teaching concepts of qualitative inquiry to graduate nursing students.
PMID: 23445609 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Nursing Education - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Edmonds ML Tags: J Nurs Educ Source Type: research

Connecting Academia to Practice: Giving Tomorrow's Nursing Leaders a Head Start.
PMID: 23445610 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Nursing Education - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Griffith MB, Parker D Tags: J Nurs Educ Source Type: research

Correlation between global genome methylation and mutation at CpG codons of p53 gene
ConclusionsAs CG>AT transversion at codon 245 was associated with global genome hypomethylation, therefore, other mechanisms such as hypomethylation induce different pattern of mutations e.g, C>A instead of C>T at the CpG codons of p53 during gastritis development in Iranian patients.
Source: Chinese Journal of Digestive Diseases - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rouhallah Najjar Sadeghi, Pedram Azimzadeh, Mohsen Vahedi, Homayon Zojaji, Mohamad Reza zali Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The significance of virulence factors in Helicobacter pylori
Abstract Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is linked to various gastroduodenal diseases; however, only a small fraction of these patients develop associated diseases. Despite the high prevalence of H. pylori infection in Africa and South Asia, the incidence of gastric cancer in these areas is much lower than those in other countries. The incidence of gastric cancer tends to decrease from north to south in East Asia. Such geographic differences in the pathology can be explained, at least in part, by the presence of different types of H. pylori virulence factors in addition to the host and environmental factors. Viru...
Source: Chinese Journal of Digestive Diseases - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Seiji Shiota, Rumiko Suzuki, Yoshio Yamaoka Tags: Leading Article Source Type: research

Symbiotic formulation in experimentally induced liver fibrosis in rats: intestinal microbiota as a key point to treat liver damage?
ConclusionsOur results provide evidence that in CCl4‐induced liver fibrosis, significant changes in gastro‐intestinal permeability and in faecal flora occur. Treatment with a specific symbiotic formulation significantly affects these changes, leading to improvement in both liver inflammation and fibrosis.
Source: Liver International - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giuseppe D'Argenio, Rita Cariello, Concetta Tuccillo, Giovanna Mazzone, Alessandro Federico, Annalisa Funaro, Laura Magistris, Enzo Grossi, Maria L. Callegari, Marilena Chirico, Nicola Caporaso, Marco Romano, Lorenzo Morelli, Carmela Loguercio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Increasing frequency of gram‐positive cocci and gram‐negative multi‐drug resistant bacteria in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
ConclusionsGPC were the most frequent bacteria in culture‐positive SBP and a variety of drug‐resistant microorganisms have emerged. Due to high rates of resistance in currently recommended therapy and prophylaxis, the choice of optimal antibiotic therapy is vital in the individual patient.© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Liver International - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Alexandra Alexopoulou, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, Dimitrios Eliopoulos, Apostolia Alexaki, Athanasia Tsiriga, Marina Toutouza, Dimitrios Pectasides Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Ursodeoxycholic acid increases differentiation and mineralization and neutralizes the damaging effects of bilirubin on osteoblastic cells
ConclusionsUDCA increases osteoblast differentiation and mineralization, and neutralizes the detrimental effects of lithocholic acid, bilirubin and sera from jaundiced patients on osteoblastic cells. Therefore, UDCA may exert a favorable effect on bone in patients which chronic cholestasis.© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Liver International - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Marta Dubreuil, Silvia Ruiz‐Gaspà, Nuria Guañabens, Pilar Peris, Luisa Álvarez, Ana Monegal, Andrés Combalia, Albert Parés Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Ca2+/S100 proteins regulate HCV virus NS5A‐FKBP8/FKBP38 interaction and HCV virus RNA replication
ConclusionThe association of the S100 proteins with FKBP8/FKBP38 provides a novel Ca2+‐dependent regulatory role in HCV replication through the NS5A‐host protein interaction.© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Source: Liver International - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Joji Tani, Seiko Shimamoto, Kyoko Mori, Nobuyuki Kato, Kohji Moriishi, Yoshiharu Matsuura, Hiroshi Tokumitsu, Mitsumasa Tsuchiya, Tomohito Fujimoto, Kiyohito Kato, Hisaaki Miyoshi, Tsutomu Masaki, Ryoji Kobayashi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Efficacy, safety and cost analyses in ulcerative colitis patients undergoing granulocyte and monocyte adsorption or receiving prednisolone
Background: Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are treated with prednisolone (PSL), which causes adverse side effects. Extracorporeal granulocyte/monocyte adsorption (GMA) with an Adacolumn depletes elevated/activated myeloid lineage leucocytes as sources of inflammatory cytokines. We were interested to evaluate the efficacy, safety and the treatment cost for PSL and GMA. Methods: Forty-one patients with active UC had achieved remission with GMA, at 1 or 2 sessions/week, up to 10 sessions (n=24) or with orally administered PSL (1mg/kg bodyweight, n=17). Clinical activity index (CAI)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Keiichi TominagaMasakazu NakanoMina HoshinoKazunari KankeHideyuki Hiraishi Source Type: research

Access to syringes for HIV prevention for injection drug users in St. Petersburg, Russia: syringe purchase test study
Conclusions: Trainings for pharmacists need to be conducted to reduce negative attitudes towards IDUs and increase pharmacists' willingness to sell syringes. At a structural level, access to safe injection supplies for IDUs could be increased by including syringes in the federal list of mandatory medical products sold by pharmacies.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - March 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ekaterina FedorovaRoman SkochilovRobert HeimerPatricia CaseLeo BeletskyLauretta GrauAndrey KozlovAlla Shaboltas Source Type: research

Obesity, brain natriuretic Peptide levels and mortality in patients hospitalized with heart failure and preserved left ventricular systolic function.
CONCLUSIONS: : An inverse relationship between BMI and BNP levels exists in patients hospitalized with HFpLVF. Higher BMI is associated with lower mortality, whereas higher BNP levels predict higher mortality in male patients with HFpLVF. These findings should be confirmed in a larger multicenter setting. PMID: 23422653 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The American Journal of the Medical Sciences - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Stavrakis S, Pakala A, Thomas J, Chaudhry MA, Thadani U Tags: Am J Med Sci Source Type: research

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Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - March 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

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Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - March 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

A 31P-magnet resonance spectroscopy study on the metabolism of human masseter in individuals with different vertical facial pattern
Conclusions: A difference in masseter muscle metabolism between long- and short-faced subjects was confirmed at rest position.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - March 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Claudia Gregor, Volker Hietschold, Winfried Harzer Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Source Type: research

Interobserver variation of single-photon emission computed tomography bone scans in patients evaluated for unilateral condylar hyperactivity
Conclusions: Maximum and mean condylar activity levels were highly correlated in patients with mandibular asymmetry. An excellent interobserver agreement was found with either maximum or mean condylar activity.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - March 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luc H.E. Karssemakers, Pieter G. Raijmakers, Jitske W. Nolte, Dirk B. Tuinzing, Alfred G. Becking Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Source Type: research

SIRT1 expression is associated with good prognosis for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients
Conclusion: IHC revealed 79.6% staining of SIRT1 in HNSCC, while almost all normal tissues showed positive staining. SIRT1 expression predominated in cases involving patients aged >65 years, lymph node negative, and early clinical stage cases. It was positively and statistically correlated with expression of acetylated histone H3K9 and H4K16, but not with p53. Multivariate analyses revealed that expression of SIRT1 was an independent and good indicator of prognosis.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - March 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Akira Noguchi, Xiaohan Li, Akira Kubota, Keiji Kikuchi, Yoichi Kameda, Hauchaun Zheng, Yohei Miyagi, Ichiro Aoki, Yasuo Takano Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research

Promoter hypermethylation of the gene encoding heat shock protein B1 in oral squamous carcinoma cells
Conclusion: Aberrant promoter hypermethylation of the HSPB1 gene may explain the reduced expression of HSPB1 noted in oral cancer cells.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - March 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hsueh-Chun Wang, Wei-Fan Chiang, Hsin-Hsiu Huang, Shau-Ku Huang, Hung-Che Chiang Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research