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Management of Gastric Perforations During Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
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Conclusions Band preservation is recommended following primary repair of gastric tear. Early intra- and postoperative diagnosis of gastric
tear in LAGB is essential for successful management of this iatrogenic injury and decreases occurrence of complications.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s11695-012-0768-zAuthors
Boris Kirshtein, Department of Surgery “A”, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, POB 151, Beer-Sheva, 84101 IsraelAmnon Ovnat, Department of Surgery “B”, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion Univers...
Source: Obesity Surgery - September 15, 2012 Category: Surgery Tags: Obesity Surgery Source Type: research
Corneal microprojections in coleoid cephalopodsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The cornea is the first optical element in the path of light entering the eye, playing a role in image formation and protection.
Corneas of vertebrate simple camera-type eyes possess microprojections on the outer surface in the form of microridges, microvilli,
and microplicae. Corneas of invertebrates, which have simple or compound eyes, or both, may be featureless or may possess
microprojections in the form of nipples. It was previously unknown whether cephalopods (invertebrates with camera-type eyes
like vertebrates) possess corneal microprojections and, if so, of what form. Using scanning electro...
Source: Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology - September 15, 2012 Category: Physiology Tags: Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology Source Type: research
Aromatase cytochrome P450 enzyme expression in prolactinomas and its relationship to tumor behaviorEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study shows that P450AROM expression is present in the pituitary tissues of patients with prolactinoma and
that this presence could be important in development and tumor behavior of prolactinomas.
Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s11102-012-0436-2Authors
Hakan Akinci, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyAysegul Kapucu, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyKadriye Akgun Dar, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turk...
Source: Pituitary - September 15, 2012 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Pituitary Source Type: research
Penile vascular indices in surgically treated and conservatively treated penile fracture: does conventional immediate repair matter?Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Current method of surgical treatment does not provide better outcome in terms of erectile function and penile vascular hemodynamics.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Urology - Original PaperPages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s11255-012-0284-zAuthors
Mohammad Reza Safarinejad, Clinical Center for Urological Disease Diagnosis and Private Clinic Specialized in Urological and Andrological Genetics, P.O. Box 19395-1849, Tehran, IranMohammad Hossein Lashkari, Department of Surgery, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAlireza Babaei, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aja University of Medical Scien...
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - September 15, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: International Urology and Nephrology Source Type: research
Reply to the correspondence letter by J. Havlin et al. The use of sodium–chloride difference and chloride–sodium ratio in the evaluation of metabolic acidosis in critically ill patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00431-012-1834-1Authors
Servet Ozkiraz, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Fevzi Çakmak Cd. 10. Sk. No:45 Bahçelievler, Ankara, TurkeyAbdullah Kurt, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Fevzi Çakmak Cd. 10. Sk. No:45 Bahçelievler, Ankara, TurkeyAyse Ecevit, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Fevzi Çakmak Cd. 10. Sk. No:45 Bahçelievler, Ankara, TurkeyDeniz Anuk Ince, Division ...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - September 15, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Tags: European Journal of Pediatrics Source Type: research
Imbalance of circulating endothelial cells and progenitors in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion IPF is basically associated with both a vascular injury and a repair defect. This study highlights an adaptative process of
EPC mobilization in the most severe forms of IPF, that could reflect enhanced homing to the pulmonary vasculature, which clinical
consequences remain to be determined.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperPages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s10456-012-9306-9Authors
David M. Smadja, Hematology Department, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, Université Paris Descartes, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, FranceLaetitia Mauge, Hematology Department, European Georges Pompidou ...
Source: Angiogenesis - September 15, 2012 Category: Molecular Biology Tags: Angiogenesis Source Type: research
Evaluation and Management of Rectourethral Fistula Following Radiation Treatment for Prostate CancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Rectourethral Fistula (RUF) is an unusual entity with severe consequences to patients. Radiation induced RUF is an infrequent
complication following prostate cancer treatment. Evaluation and management of radiation induced RUF is not uniform. A variety
of alternatives are offered to manage RUF, including but not limited to the transanal, transrectal approach (York-Mason),
pure perineal and combined abdomino-perineal approaches. It is of utmost importance that the genitourinary reconstructive
surgeon be familiar with the etiology, anatomy and options to treat RUF. Treatment strategies must be tailore...
Source: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports - September 15, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports Source Type: research
Major Malformations Following Exposure to Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs During the First Trimester of Pregnancy.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Intrauterine exposure to NSAID was not associated with increased risk for major congenital malformations. Further studies are needed to assess the risk for malformations after exposure to COX-2 selective inhibitors.
PMID: 22984274 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: J Rheumatol - September 15, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Daniel S, Matok I, Gorodischer R, Koren G, Uziel E, Wiznitzer A, Levy A Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research
Inspiratory-resistive loading increases the ventilatory response to arousal but does not reduce genioglossus muscle activity on the return to sleepEmail this article to a colleague.
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Arousals from sleep are thought to predispose to obstructive sleep apnea by causing hyperventilation and hypocapnia, which reduce airway dilator muscle activity on the return to sleep. However, prior studies of auditory arousals have not resulted in reduced genioglossus muscle activity [GG-electromyogram (EMG)], potentially because airway resistance prior to arousal was low, leading to a small ventilatory response to arousal and minimal hypocapnia. Thus we aimed to increase the ventilatory response to arousal by resistive loading prior to auditory arousal and determine whether reduced GG-EMG occurred on the return to sleep...
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - September 15, 2012 Category: Physiology Authors: Cori, J. M., Nicholas, C. L., Baptista, S., Huynh, I., Rochford, P. D., O'Donoghue, F. J., Trinder, J. A., Jordan, A. S. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research
Phthalates in indoor dust in Kuwait: implications for non‐dietary human exposureEmail this article to a colleague.
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Phthalates are semivolatile organic compounds with a ubiquitous environmental distribution. Their presence in indoor environments is linked to their use in a variety of consumer products such as children's toys, cosmetics, food packaging, flexible PVC flooring among others. The goal of this study was to investigate the occurrence and concentration of phthalates in dust from homes in Kuwait and to assess non‐dietary human exposure to these phthalates. Dust samples were randomly collected from 21 homes and analyzed for eight phthalates. The concentrations of total phthalates were log normally distributed and range...
Source: Indoor Air - September 15, 2012 Category: Occupational Health Authors: B. Gevao, A. N. Al‐Ghadban, M. Bahloul, S. Uddin, J. Zafar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Genome wide identification of chilling responsive microRNAs in Prunus persicaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
In this work, we identified a large set of conserved and non-conserved miRNAs and describe their evolutionary footprint in angiosperm lineages. Several of these miRNAs were induced in winter buds and co-localized with QTLs for chilling requirement and bloom date thus making their gene targets potential candidates for mediating plant responses to cold stress. Several peach homologs of genes participating in the regulation of vernalization in Arabidopsis were identified as differentially expressed miRNAs targets, potentially linking these gene activities to cold responses in peach dormant buds. The non-conserved...
Source: BMC Genomics - Latest articles - September 15, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Abdelali BarakatAditya SriramJoseph ParkTetyana Zhebentyayevadorrie mainalbert Abbott Source Type: research
Impax and Teva settle suit over ADHD drugEmail this article to a colleague.
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Impax Laboratories Inc. and its partner Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. settled litigation over a generic ADHD drug copied from one that belongs to Johnson & Johnson Inc.
Hayward-based Impax (NASDAQ: IPXL) has a deal with Israel's Teva (NYSE: TEVA) to make a generic copy of Concerta, or methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release tablets. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is based outside Philadelphia and also makes generic drugs.
The two companies did not give details of their settlement with the two…
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines - September 14, 2012 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Steven E.F. Brown Source Type: research
Fat graft myringoplasty with the newly developed surgical technique for chronic tympanic membrane perforationEmail this article to a colleague.
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In conclusion, FGM performed with this technique may be used as an alternative for the closure of tympanic membrane
perforations larger than 5 mm.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory OtologyPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00405-012-2040-5Authors
Sema Koc, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, TurkeyServet Akyuz, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, TurkeyLevent Gurbuzler, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, TurkeyCeyhun Aksakal, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gaziosma...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 14, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: research
Accuracy of HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Reported by Female Sex Workers, Iran: A Method to Quantify Measurement Bias in Marginalized PopulationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study provides a quantified
gauge of reporting biases in FSW behaviors. Such estimates and methods help better understand true HIV risk in marginalized
populations and calibrate survey estimates accordingly.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperPages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10461-012-0285-zAuthors
Ali Mirzazadeh, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 14155-6446, Tehran, IranAli Akbar Haghdoost, Regional Knowledge Hub for HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranSaharnaz Nedjat, Department of E...
Source: AIDS and Behavior - September 14, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: AIDS and Behavior Source Type: research
The socioeconomic and biological risk factors for developmental delay in early childhoodEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Socioeconomic risk factors were observed to be as important as biological risk factors in the development of children aged
3 months–5 years.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00431-012-1826-1Authors
Mehpare Ozkan, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Babür Cd. Altındağ, 06090 Ankara, TurkeySaliha Senel, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyEmel Akbaş Arslan, Dr. Sami Ulus Child...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - September 14, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Tags: European Journal of Pediatrics Source Type: research
Trypsin-dependent hemagglutination of erythrocytes of a variety of mammalian and avian species by Alkhumra hemorrhagic fever virusEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Alkhumra hemorrhagic fever virus (AHFV) is an emerging flavivirus that was discovered in 1994-1995 in Saudi Arabia. Clinical
manifestations of AHFV infection include hemorrhagic fever, hepatitis, and encephalitis, with a reported mortality rate as
high as 25 %. Biological characteristics of this virus have not been well defined. Agglutination of erythrocytes (hemagglutination)
is a laboratory tool for studying the attachment of viruses to cellular receptors. The envelope protein contains sites for
attachment to host receptors to initiate the process of infection and is thus an essential compone...
Source: Archives of Virology - September 14, 2012 Category: Virology Tags: Archives of Virology Source Type: research
Electron Acceptors Based
on Functionalizable Cyclopenta[hi]aceanthrylenes
and Dicyclopenta[de,mn]tetracenesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Journal of the American Chemical SocietyDOI: 10.1021/ja304602t
Source: Journal of the American Chemical Society - September 14, 2012 Category: Chemistry Authors: Jordan D. Wood, Jessica L. Jellison, Aaron D. Finke, Lichang Wang and Kyle N. Plunkett Source Type: research
Evidence for nutrition transition in Kuwait: over-consumption of macronutrients and obesity.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Nutrition transition among Kuwaitis was demonstrated by the increased prevalence of obesity and overweight, increased intakes of energy and macronutrients and decreased intakes of fibre and micronutrients. Interventions to increase awareness about healthy foods combined with modifications in subsidy policies are clearly warranted to increase consumption of low-energy, nutrient-dense foods.
PMID: 22974508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Public Health Nutrition - September 14, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zaghloul S, Al-Hooti SN, Al-Hamad N, Al-Zenki S, Alomirah H, Alayan I, Al-Attar H, Al-Othman A, Al-Shami E, Al-Somaie M, Jackson RT Tags: Public Health Nutr Source Type: research
Multiphoton imaging of freezing and heating effects in plant leavesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Thermally‐induced changes in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves were investigated with a novel cryo microscope by multiphoton, fluorescence lifetime and spectral imaging as well as micro spectroscopy. Samples were excited with fs pulses in the near‐infrared range and cooled/heated in a cryogenic chamber. The results show morphological changes in the chloroplast distribution as well as a shift from chlorophyll to cell‐wall fluorescence with decreasing temperature. At temperatures below –40 °C, also second harmonic generation was observed. The measurements illustrate the suitability of multiphoton imaging to inves...
Source: Journal of Biophotonics - September 14, 2012 Category: Physics Authors: Hans Georg Breunig, Fatma Tümer, Karsten König Tags: Full Article Source Type: research
Prevalence, phenotype and cardiometabolic risk of polycystic ovary syndrome under different diagnostic criteriaEmail this article to a colleague.
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STUDY QUESTION
What is the prevalence, phenotype and metabolic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the same population according to three different diagnostic criteria?
SUMMARY ANSWER
The prevalence of PCOS under National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rotterdam and Androgen Excess and PCOS (AE-PCOS) Society criteria was 6.1, 19.9 and 15.3%, respectively. PCOS carried a 2-fold increased risk of metabolic syndrome regardless of the diagnostic criteria used.
WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS
The prevalence rates of PCOS differ depending on the diagnostic criteria used to define the syndrome. The current paper...
Source: Human Reproduction - September 14, 2012 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Yildiz, B. O., Bozdag, G., Yapici, Z., Esinler, I., Yarali, H. Tags: Reproductive endocrinology Source Type: research
'I felt that I was benefiting someone': youth as agents of change in a refugee community projectEmail this article to a colleague.
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Youth can be ‘powerful catalysts’ in their own and their community's development. The paper describes the experience of youth based on their participation as decision makers in and implementers of a community-based research project in a Palestinian refugee camp of Beirut, Lebanon. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 youth and 10 of their family members or friends. The participants were asked to describe the reasons they joined the project, why they stayed on, what they liked most/least about the project, how the project influenced their lives and what they would change about the project. Thematic analysi...
Source: Health Education Research - September 14, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Makhoul, J., Alameddine, M., Afifi, R. A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The effect of participatory community-based diabetes cares on the control of diabetes and its risk factors in western suburb of Yasouj, IranEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study aimed to investigate whether a community-based participatory diabetes care program could efficiently improve diabetic care and reduce its risk factors. To induce a participatory approach, a local group was established in partnership with academics, local leaders, health providers and public representatives. The group conducted community needs assessment and priority setting process. Diabetes was identified as the first priority health problem in this area. A total of 2569 30- to 65-year-old residents were screened for diabetes and 405 of them took part in a 13-week nutrition education and physical exercise inter...
Source: Health Education Research - September 14, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Yazdanpanah, B., Safari, M., Yazdanpanah, S., Angha, P., Karami, M., Emadi, M., Yazdanpanah, S., Poorbehesht, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Predicting Emergency Department Inpatient Admissions to Improve Same‐day Patient FlowLa Predicción en el Servicio de Urgencias de los Ingresos Hospitalarios Para Mejorar del Mismo día el Flujo de PacientesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Simple probability models can reasonably predict ED‐to‐IU patient volumes based on basic data gathered at triage. This predictive information could be used for improved real‐time bed management, patient flow, and discharge processes. Both statistical models were reasonably accurate, using only a minimal number of readily available independent variables.
ResumenObjetivos: Evaluar tres modelos que usan información generada durante el triaje para predecir, en tiempo real, el número de pacientes del servicio de urgencias (SU) que serán ingresados posteriormente en una unidad hospitalaria (UH) e int...
Source: Academic Emergency Medicine - September 14, 2012 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jordan S. Peck, James C. Benneyan, Deborah J. Nightingale, Stephan A. Gaehde Source Type: research
A cephalometric investigation of horizontal lip position in adult Nigerians [Scientific Section]Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Gender-specific soft tissue norms for horizontal lip position should be used for orthodontic treatment planning in Nigerian subjects. Nigerians have more protrusive upper and lower lips compared to Caucasians.
Source: Journal of Orthodontics - September 14, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ikenna Isiekwe, G., Olatokunbo daCosta, O., Chukwudi Isiekwe, M. Tags: Scientific Section Source Type: research
An international comparison of male and female breast cancer incidence ratesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract
Global international trends in female breast cancer incidence have been described previously but no comparable analysis of male breast cancer incidence rates has been conducted. We obtained male and female case and population data using Cancer Incidence in Five Continents (CI5). We calculated age‐adjusted sex‐specific incidence rates and female‐to‐male incidence rate ratios (FMIRRs) and compared trends of such for the period 1988‐2002. This analysis included 8,681 male breast cancer cases and 1.14 million female breast cancer cases. The highest male incidence rate was observed in Israel at 1.24 per 100,0...
Source: International Journal of Cancer - September 14, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Diana Ly, David Forman, Jacques Ferlay, Louise A. Brinton, Michael B. Cook Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Psychiatrists' knowledge, training and attitudes regarding the care of individuals with intellectual disabilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion The findings of limited training and self‐perceived inadequate knowledge are at least partially explained by the service model, wherein people with intellectual disabilities are cared for by general mental health services. The identified inadequacies could be overcome through the implementation of a model in which specially trained psychiatrists are deployed within generic services.
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - September 14, 2012 Category: Disability Authors: S. Werner, M. Stawski, Y. Polakiewicz, I. Levav Source Type: research
A novel xylogenic suspension culture model for exploring lignification in Phyllostachys bambooEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
Our xylogenic suspension culture model could be used for detailed characterization of physiological and molecular biological events in living bamboo cells.
Source: Plant Methods - September 14, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Shinjiro OgitaTaiji NomuraTakao KishimotoYasuo Kato Source Type: research
A missense founder mutation in VLDLR is associated with Dysequilibrium Syndrome without quadrupedal locomotionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
We have delineated the phenotype associated with dysequilibrium syndrome in two Omani families and identified the first homozygous missense pathogenic mutation in VLDLR gene with likely founder effect in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
Source: BioMed Central - September 14, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Bassam R AliJennifer L SilhavyJoseph G GleesonLihadh Al-Gazali Source Type: research
A sport physiotherapist as medical director: taking a leadership role.Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract
According to Wikipedia, a medical director is typically a physician who provides healthcare guidance, leadership,oversight, and quality assurance. The medical director is responsible for creating treatment protocols and providing oversight for all constituents who deliver healthcare services to a particular target population. There are, however, significant variations from country to country regarding the role and responsibilities of the medical director. The author discusses his experience as a sports physiotherapist in the medical director position for the Israel Football Association. J Orthop Sports Phy...
Source: Physical Therapy - September 13, 2012 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lifshitz L Tags: J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Source Type: research
Leading cancer researcher to take helm of NYC centerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dr. Lewis Cantley was appointed to head up the new cancer center at New York City's Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Cantley is the William Bosworth Castle Chair in Medicine and professor of systems biology at Harvard University, and director of the cancer center and chief of the Division of Signal Transduction at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
He is credited with discovering a family of enzymes fundamental to understanding cancer.
The Associated Press reported…
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines - September 13, 2012 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research
Synergistic anticancer activities of the plant-derived sesquiterpene lactones salograviolide A and iso-seco-tanapartholideEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract We have previously shown that the two sesquiterpene lactones, salograviolide A (Sal A) and iso-seco-tanapartholide (TNP),
isolated from the Middle Eastern indigenous plants Centaurea ainetensis and Achillea falcata, respectively, possess selective antitumor properties. Here, we aimed to assess the anticancer effects of the separate compounds
and their combination, study their potential to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), and investigate their underlying antitumor
mechanisms in human colon cancer cell lines. Cells were treated with Sal A and TNP alone or in combination, and cell viability,
cel...
Source: Journal of Natural Medicines - September 13, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Journal of Natural Medicines Source Type: research
Assessment and treatment of repeated implantation failure (RIF)Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Repeated implantation failure (RIF) is determined when embryos of good quality fail to implant following several in vitro
fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. Implantation failure is related to either maternal factors or embryonic causes. Maternal
factors include uterine anatomic abnormalities, thrombophilia, non-receptive endometrium and immunological factors. Failure
of implantation due to embryonic causes is associated with either genetic abnormalities or other factors intrinsic to the
embryo that impair its ability to develop in utero, to hatch and to implant. New methods of time-lapse imaging ...
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - September 13, 2012 Category: Reproduction Medicine Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: research
Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of copper(II) complexes with N,N′-propanediyl-bis-benzenesulfonamide and N,N′-ethanediyl-bis-2-methylbenzenesulfonamideEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Copper(II) complexes of new aryldisulfonamides (L
1
= N,N′-bis[(2-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]ethylenediamine) and L
2
= N,N′-propanediyl-bis-benzenesulfonamide with 1,10-phenanthroline have been synthesized and characterized by using elemental analyses,
FT-IR, LCMS, conductivity, and magnetic susceptibility techniques. The structures of [Cu(phen)2]L1 (1) and [CuL2(phen)2] (2) compounds have been determined. Complex (1) has also been characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex (1) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with cell constants a&...
Source: Medicinal Chemistry Research - September 13, 2012 Category: Chemistry Tags: Medicinal Chemistry Research Source Type: research
Effects of different surface treatments on shear bond strength in two different ceramic systemsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of different surface treatments (sandblasting, acid etching, and laser
irradiation) on the shear bond strength of lithium disilicate-based core (IPS Empress 2) and feldspathic ceramics (VITA VM
9). One hundred ceramic discs were divided into two groups of 50 discs each for two ceramic systems: IPS Empress 2 (group
I) and VITA VM 9 (group II). Each of the two groups was further divided into five surface treatment groups (ten each) as follows:
group SB, sandblasting with alumina particles (50 μm); group HF, 5 % hydrofluoric acid etchin...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - September 13, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research
MR-defined fat infiltration of the lumbar paravertebral muscles differs between non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and established ankylosing spondylitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions This is first study demonstrating that MRI-defined fatty degeneration differs between patients with nr-axSpA and established
AS. Semi-quantitative grading is reliable, and fatty degeneration of paravertebral muscles seems to be related to chronicity
and spinal functions in patients with nr-axSpA and AS.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10165-012-0750-6Authors
Ozgur Akgul, Division of Rheumatology, Department of PMR, Faculty of Medicine, Gevher Nesibe Hospital, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, TurkeyArif Gulkesen, Department of PMR, Faculty of M...
Source: Modern Rheumatology - September 13, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Modern Rheumatology Source Type: research
Comparison of effects of propofol and ketamine–propofol mixture (ketofol) on laryngeal mask airway insertion conditions and hemodynamics in elderly patients: a randomized, prospective, double-blind trialEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions The same PLMA insertion conditions were found with ketofol and propofol. The number of patients in need of ephedrine and the
total ephedrine dose were lower and apnea duration was increased in the ketofol group.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00540-012-1484-5Authors
Mehmet Ali Erdogan, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, TurkeyZekine Begec, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, TurkeyMustafa Said Aydogan, Department of Anaesthesiolog...
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - September 13, 2012 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Journal of Anesthesia Source Type: research
5-Nitro-heteroarylidene analogs of 2-thiazolylimino-4-thiazolidinones as a novel series of antibacterial agentsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In the pursuit of novel antibacterial agents with the 2-thiazolylimino-4-thiazolidinone as a core structure, a series of 5-nitro-heteroarylidene
and 5-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylidene) analogs of 2-thiazolylimino-5-arylidene-4-thiazolidinone were synthesized and their antibacterial
activities were evaluated against some strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as Helicobacter pylori strains. Biological data indicated that 5-nitrofuran analog 5a and 5-nitroimidazole analog 7a containing no substitutions on the thiazole ring were the most potent compounds.
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Source: Medicinal Chemistry Research - September 13, 2012 Category: Chemistry Tags: Medicinal Chemistry Research Source Type: research
Quality of work life among primary health care nurses in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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These findings can be used by PHC managers and policy makers for developing andappropriately implementing successful plans to improve the QWL. This will help to enhancethe home and work environments, improve individual and organization performance andincrease the commitment of nurses.
Source: Human Resources for Health - September 13, 2012 Category: Health Management Authors: Mohammed AlmalkiGerry FitzGeraldMichele Clark Source Type: research
tRNA Processing by Protein-Only versus RNA-Based RNase P: Kinetic Analysis Reveals Mechanistic Differences.Email this article to a colleague.
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In Arabidopsis thaliana, RNase P function, that is, endonucleolytic tRNA 5'-end maturation, is carried out by three homologous polypeptides ("proteinaceous RNase P" (PRORP) 1, 2 and 3). Here we present the first kinetic analysis of these enzymes. For PRORP1, a specificity constant (k(react) /K(m(sto)) ) of 3×10(6) M(-1) min(-1) was determined under single-turnover conditions. We demonstrate a fundamentally different sensitivity of PRORP enzymes to an Rp-phosphorothioate modification at the canonical cleavage site in a 5'-precursor tRNA substrate; whereas processing by bacterial RNase P is inhibited ...
Source: Chembiochem - September 13, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Pavlova LV, Gößringer M, Weber C, Buzet A, Rossmanith W, Hartmann RK Tags: Chembiochem Source Type: research
Is a Woman's Preference for Chest Hair in Men Influenced by Parasite Threat?Email this article to a colleague.
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Humans (Homo sapiens) are unique primates due to a lack of a thermally insulating fur covering, typical of all other primates. Our primary goal was to examine the "ectoparasite avoidance mediated by mate choice hypothesis" suggesting that women prefer men lacking chest hair in order to avoid ectoparasite loads. We predicted that women living in areas with high prevalence of pathogens (n = 161) would be less likely to show a preference for a male with chest hair in comparison with women living in areas with low pathogen prevalence (n = 183). We found that overall preference for man chest hair was low, b...
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - September 13, 2012 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Prokop P, Rantala MJ, Usak M, Senay I Tags: Arch Sex Behav Source Type: research
Demographics, socio‐economic characteristics, and risk factor prevalence in patients with non‐cardioembolic ischaemic stroke in low‐ and middle‐income countries: the OPTIC registryEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, patients in low‐ and middle‐income countries had a high burden of modifiable risk factors. High rates of low educational level and lack of health insurance in certain regions are potential obstacles to risk factor control.
FundingThe Outcomes in Patients with TIA and Cerebrovascular disease registry is supported by Sanofi‐Aventis, Paris, France.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - September 13, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Halim Abboud, Julien Labreuche, Antonio Arauz, Alan Bryer, Pablo G Lavados, Ayrton Massaro, Mario Munoz Collazos, Philippe Gabriel Steg, Bassem I Yamout, Eric Vicaut, Pierre Amarenco, Tags: Research Source Type: research
The right to practice medicine without repercussions: ethical issues in times of political strifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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This commentary examines the incursion on the neutrality of medical personnel now taking place as part of the human rights crises in Bahrain and Syria, and the ethical dilemmas which these incursions place not only in front of physicians practicing in those nations, but in front of the international community as a whole.In Bahrain, physicians have recently received harsh prison terms, apparently for treating demonstrators who clashed with government forces. In Syria, physicians are under the same political pressure to avoid treating political demonstrators or to act as informants against their own patients, turning them in...
Source: Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine - September 13, 2012 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Leith Hathout Source Type: research
Contamination from an affinity column: an encounter with a new villain in the world of membrane-protein crystallizationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Attempts to crystallize AtNTT1, a chloroplast ATP/ADP transporter from Arabidopsis thaliana, revealed an unexpected contaminant, Strep-Tactin, a variant of streptavidin that was used during purification of the protein. Although it was present in very small amounts, crystals of Strep-Tactin were reproducibly grown from the AtNTT1 solution. AtNTT1 was overexpressed in Escherichia coli and purified from detergent-solubilized membrane fractions using Strep-Tactin affinity chromatography based on an engineered streptavidin. The contamination of protein solutions purified on Strep-Tactin columns has never been described previous...
Source: Acta Crystallographica Section D - September 13, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Panwar, P.Deniaud, A.Pebay-Peyroula, E. Tags: membrane-protein crystallization streptavidin Strep-Tactin structure desthiobiotin affinity-column purification detergents research papers Source Type: research
Quality of work life among primary health care
nurses in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia: a crosssectional
studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
These findings can be used by PHC managers and policy makers for developing andappropriately implementing successful plans to improve the QWL. This will help to enhancethe home and work environments, improve individual and organization performance andincrease the commitment of nurses.
Source: Human Resources for Health - September 13, 2012 Category: Health Management Authors: Mohammed AlmalkiGerry FitzGeraldMichele Clark Source Type: research
Health requirements for pilgrims attending the Hajj in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 24-29 October 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Eurosurveillance latest news - September 12, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Ongoing African measles virus genotype outbreak in Tel Aviv district since April, Israel, 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Eurosurveillance latest news - September 12, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
3-T MRI of the biliary tract variationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion MRCP studies conducted using 3-T MRI devices may reveal similar or greater numbers of variations when compared to the existing
MRCP studies in the literature. 3-T MRI shows a couple of variations. Pointing out these anatomical variations before the
surgical intervention may prevent possible iatrogenic traumas. Donors with unsuitable variations for liver transplant may
be spotted out at an early phase through the MRCP and certain operations with a high morbidity rate may thus be avoided.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Anatomic Bases of Medical, Radiological and Surgical TechniquesPage...
Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - September 12, 2012 Category: Anatomy Tags: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy Source Type: research
Neuropeptide Y-induced feeding is dependent on GABAA receptors in neonatal chicksEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In mammals and birds, neuropeptide Y (NPY) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) are found in brain areas known to be involved
in the control of ingestive behavior and act to increase voluntary food intake. In rats, significant evidence suggest a functional
and behavioral interaction between NPY and GABA mediated transmission in various brain regions, including the arcuate and
paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus which can be important in the regulation of feeding behavior. In the present study,
the effect of intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of NPY and GABA receptor antagonists on foo...
Source: Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology - September 12, 2012 Category: Physiology Tags: Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology Source Type: research
Flexible ureterorenoscopic management of upper tract pathologiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The last decade flexible ureteroscopy has progressed from an awkward diagnostic procedure with limited visualization to a
precise surgical intervention allowing access to the entire collecting system. In this review, we present the current status
and future perspectives of the ureterorenoscopic management of urolithiasis and non-stone-related upper tract pathologies.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Invited ReviewPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00240-012-0508-9Authors
Athanasios Papatsoris, Department of Urology, University of Athens, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens, GreeceKemal Sarica, Department of Ur...
Source: Urological Research - September 12, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urological Research Source Type: research
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s10194-012-0483-0Authors
Jennifer Sayanlar, Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, and Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, USANilufer Guleyupoglu, Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, and Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, USARussell Portenoy, Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, and Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, Ne...
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - September 12, 2012 Category: Neurology Tags: The Journal of Headache and Pain Source Type: research
