Introduction to the themed issue: Nurse Practitioner EducationNo abstract availableDedicationNo abstract availableVaccine hesitancy: Not a new phenomenon, but a new threatVaccines have been recognized as one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century. In 1998, a study on the connection between measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and autism was published by the now discredited Andrew Wakefield. That study was retracted in 2010, but the damage was already done. The purpose of this article...
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Preface to Multidisciplinary Concussion ClinicsNo abstract availableMultidisciplinary Concussion Management: A Model for Outpatient Concussion Management in the Acute and Post-Acute SettingsObjective: To describe a model of multidisciplinary concussion management and explore management methods in the acute and post-acute settings. Setting: A multidisciplinary concussion management program within a large health system. Participants: Patients with sports and non–sports-related concussions aged 14 to...
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Immediate Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction in Suboptimal Patients Using an Air-filled SpacerIntroduction: Immediate prepectoral breast reconstruction offers excellent aesthetic results with less pain and elimination of animation deformity due to avoidance of pectoralis dissection and subpectoral implant placement. Concerns about the effects of prostheses on flap perfusion have limited use of the technique to highly selected patients. We present a series of "suboptimal" patients that have undergone...
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Evaluation of the Use of Open Versus Closed Short Peripheral Catheters on Catheter Dwell TimeShort peripheral catheters (SPCs) vary by design and materials. The investigators conducted a before-and-after study comparing catheter dwell time and complications with open and closed system SPCs. Many SPCs in the study were saline locks. Results showed that the closed system SPCs had a significantly longer dwell time than open system SPCs. Complications overall were few and not different between groups....
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The Dark Side of Dysphagia: Esophageal MelanocytosisNo abstract availableJack in the Duct: A Case of Common Biliary Duct SchwannomaNo abstract availableBuried in the Deep: Endoscopic Removal of Gastric Perforating Fish BoneNo abstract availableAtrioesophageal Fistula: A Catastrophic Complication of a Benign Esophageal UlcerNo abstract availableWhipworm Found During a ColonoscopyNo abstract availableAortic Graft Erosion Into the Duodenum Presenting With Recurrent BacteremiaNo abstract availableThe...
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Reliability and validity of on-road driving tests in vulnerable adults: a systematic reviewThe on-road driving test is considered a 'gold standard' evaluation; however, its validity and reliability have not been sufficiently reviewed. This systematic review aimed to map out and synthesize literature regarding on-road driving tests using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments checklist. Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases were searched...
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Winter Swimming: Body Hardening and Cardiorespiratory Protection Via Sustainable AcclimationWinter swimming is a stressful condition of whole-body exposure to cold water; however, winter swimmers have achieved variable degrees of adaptation to cold. The question arises whether this extreme sport activity has any health benefits or whether it may confer potentially harmful effects. As a form of aerobic exercise, albeit more strenuous when performed in cold water, winter swimming may increase body...
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Assessment of Hepatic Perfusion Using GRASP MRI: Bringing Liver MRI on a New LevelPurpose The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of hepatic perfusion imaging using dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) golden-angle radial sparse parallel (GRASP) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for characterizing liver parenchyma and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) before and after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) as a potential alternative to volume perfusion computed tomography (VPCT). Methods...
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Editorial: Neonatal management of achondroplasia: one hospital's geosocial approach to improve patient outcomesNo abstract availableGenetics of syndromic and nonsyndromic aortopathiesPurpose of review To review the literature and provide a summary of management of syndromic and nonsyndromic aortopathies. Recent findings The number of newly identified genetic causes for aortopathies have continued to increase over the past 10 years. The number of reported individuals with most hereditary aneurysm...
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The Impact of Emotional Regulation Strategies on Pain Catastrophizing in the Context of Interpersonal RelationshipsObjectives: The Communal Coping Model suggests that pain catastrophizing may serve to elicit support from others. What is not known is how emotional regulation, namely emotional inhibition, impacts pain catastrophizing within the context of an interpersonal relationship. Individuals who have a greater tendency to emotionally inhibit may have a greater likelihood to use catastrophizing...
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Preventing term stillbirth: benefits and limitations of using fetal growth reference chartsPurpose of review This review examines the variation in clinical practice with regards to ultrasound estimation of fetal weight, as well as calculation of fetal weight centiles. Recent findings Placental dysfunction is associated with fetal smallness from intrauterine malnutrition as well as fetal disability and even stillbirth from hypoxemia. Although estimating fetal weight can be done accurately, the issue...
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Further insights into cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic and non-diabetic states: inhibition of sodium-glucose co-transportsCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Diabetes increase heart disease related to death by two- to four-fold. SGLT2 inhibitors are new antidiabetic agents. The growing evidence of cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors independent of their effects on glycemic control is especially intriguing. Several clinical trials have shown...
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Sedentary behavior, exercise, and cancer developmentNo abstract availableReal-world clinical outcomes of anticancer treatments in patients with advanced melanoma in China: retrospective, observational studyIntroduction: Treatment options for advanced melanoma in China are lacking, particularly second-line therapies. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to describe the real-world effectiveness of available anticancer therapies in patients with locally advanced/metastatic melanoma...
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Combination of 1,064-nm Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser and Steroid Tape Decreases the Total Treatment Time of Hypertrophic Scars: An Analysis of 40 Cases of Cesarean-Section ScarsBACKGROUND The 1,064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser (Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, CA) and steroid tape (fludroxycortide tape) have been used to treat keloids and hypertrophic scars. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of contact-mode 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser therapy and steroid tape for hypertrophic...
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Real-world efficacy and safety of nebivolol in Korean patients with hypertension from the BENEFIT KOREA studyObjective: The efficacy and safety of nebivolol in patients with hypertension is well established, but its effect in Asian patients with essential hypertension in the real world has not been studied. Methods: Adult South Korean patients with essential hypertension, with or without comorbidities, were enrolled to participate in this prospective, single-arm, open, observational study; 3011 patients...
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Low-Volume High-Intensity Aerobic Interval Training Is an Efficient Method to Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness After Myocardial Infarction: PILOT STUDY FROM THE INTERFARCT PROJECTPurpose: To analyze the changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body composition following 2 different (low-volume vs high-volume) high-intensity aerobic interval training (HIIT) programs with Mediterranean diet (Mediet) recommendations in individuals after myocardial infarction (MI) and compared with an attention...
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How much can societal turning points affect forecasts' accuracy in Europe? Case of post-communistic transformation in Slovakia and the Czech RepublicAbstractIt seems that the least accurate (population) forecasts are those published in the period of great historical turning points both economic and political. Several studies analysed the forecasts' accuracy in Western countries, but the post-1990 development in the post-communistic countries has not been analysed in this respect. The general goal...
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INDISIM-Denitrification, an individual-based model for study the denitrification processAbstractDenitrification is one of the key processes of the global nitrogen (N) cycle driven by bacteria. It has been widely known for more than 100 years as a process by which the biogeochemical N-cycle is balanced. To study this process, we develop an individual-based model called INDISIM-Denitrification. The model embeds a thermodynamic model for bacterial yield prediction inside the individual-based model INDISIM...
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A Ghost in Contemporary Theory: Selma Fraiberg's Social Work Identity and Her Contributions to Modern PsychoanalysisAbstractRe-examining the work of Selma Fraiberg, an early psychoanalytic social worker, reveals the prediction of two dominant strains in contemporary psychoanalysis: attachment theory and the study of trauma. On the hundredth anniversary of her birth, reading her papers is a reminder of clinical social work's natural partnering with psychoanalysis. As American psychoanalysis has moved...
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Radiation induced hypothyroidism – Why is early intervention necessary?Kshitij Aggarwal, Shalini Thakur, Sameep S. Shetty, Vishal RaoIn Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 7 November 2019Purchase PDFselect article Response to R. JayarajCorrespondenceNo accessResponse to R. JayarajEtienne Dauzier, Benjamin Lacas, Pierre Blanchard, Anne Aupérin, Jean-Pierre PignonIn Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 2 November 2019Purchase PDFselect article Complex midfacial defects: Is the extended Abbé...
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Cerumen impaction was composed of abnormal exfoliation of keratinocytes that was correlated with infectionShoude Zhang, Mao Jin, Guojin Zhou, Yuejiao ZhangIn Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 7 November 2019Purchase PDFArticle previewAbstractAbstractObjectiveThis study investigated the exact composition and tried to be helpful in explaining the etiologic mechanism of cerumen impaction in the external auditory canal (EAC).MethodsA hundred impacted cerumen samples and 15 normal cerumen samples...
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"Water, fat, bone" in the spinal canal-all protective and all indicators of spinal instabilityAtul GoelJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2019 10(3):131-132Klippel–Feil: A constellation of diagnoses, a contemporary presentation, and recent national trendsPeter L Zhou, Gregory W Poorman, Charles Wang, Katherine E Pierce, Cole A Bortz, Haddy Alas, Avery E Brown, Jared C Tishelman, Muhammad Burhan Janjua, Dennis Vasquez-Montes, John Moon, Samantha R Horn, Frank Segreto, Yael U Ihejirika,...
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Validation of Acoustic Voice Quality Index Version 3.01 and Acoustic Breathiness Index in Korean PopulationThis study aimed to verify the Acoustic Voice Quality Index (AVQI) version 3.01 and the Acoustic Breathiness Index (ABI) as tools for acoustic analyses in the Korean language.Inspiratory Vocal Fry: Anatomical and Physiological Aspects, Application in Speech Therapy, Vocal Pedagogy and Singing. A Pilot studyInspiratory Vocal Fry (IVF) is the voice production during inspiration of a sound with...
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Journal of Clinical Medicine, JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1896: Comprehensive Genomic Review of TCGA... Journal of Clinical Medicine,JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1896: Comprehensive Genomic Review of TCGA Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC)JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1896: Comprehensive Genomic Review of TCGA Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC) Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111896 Authors: Mario Pérez Sayáns Cintia Micaela Chamorro Petronacci Alejandro Ismael Lorenzo Pouso Elena Padín...
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Journal of Clinical Medicine,JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1896: Comprehensive Genomic Review of TCGA Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC)JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1896: Comprehensive Genomic Review of TCGA Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC) Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111896 Authors: Mario Pérez Sayáns Cintia Micaela Chamorro Petronacci Alejandro Ismael Lorenzo Pouso Elena Padín Iruegas Andrés Blanco Carrión José Manuel Suárez Peñaranda Abel García García The aim of this present...
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Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 212: 13-(2-Methylbenzyl) Berberine Is a More Potent Inhibitor of MexXY-Dependent Aminoglycoside Resistance than BerberineAntibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 212: 13-(2-Methylbenzyl) Berberine Is a More Potent Inhibitor of MexXY-Dependent Aminoglycoside Resistance than Berberine Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040212 Authors: Kenta Kotani Mio Matsumura Yuji Morita Junko Tomida Ryo Kutsuna Kunihiko Nishino Shuji Yasuike Yoshiaki Kawamura We previously showed that berberine attenuates...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:37
Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain) Society for Analytical Chemistry Society of Public Analysts (Great Britain) , Bioluminescence imaging of carbon monoxide in living cells based on a selective deiodination reactionAnalyst, 2019, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/C9AN02107H, PaperAnni Wang, Xuewei Li, Yong Ju, Dong-ying Chen, Jianzhong LuD-Luciferin is a popular bioluminescent substrate of luciferase in the presence of ATP, used in luciferase-based bioluminescence imaging and cell-based high-throughput...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:34
Radiation Oncology - ADC correlation with Sirtuin1 to assess early chemoradiotherapy response of locally advanced esophageal carcinoma patientsTo determine the biological correlation between apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and Sirtuin1 (SIRT1) levels of tumour tissues in patients with esophageal carcinoma (EC), and to ascertain the treatm...Radiation Oncology - Latest ArticlesMon Nov 04, 2019 02:00Benchmarking techniques for stereotactic body radiotherapy for early-stage glottic laryngeal...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:31
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,A comparison of airway interventions and gastrostomy tube placement in infants with Robin sequenceThe purpose of this study was to evaluate feeding impairment following non-operative or operative management of airway obstruction in a large series of infants with Robin sequence (RS) by rate of G-tube placement. A retrospective study was conducted at Boston Children's Hospital including 225 patients (47.1% female) with RS treated between 1976 and 2018. Subjects were...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:29
RNA In Advance,Structure and function analysis of the essential 3X domain of hepatitis C virus [Article]The 3'X domain of hepatitis C virus has been reported to control viral replication and translation by modulating the exposure of a nucleotide segment involved in a distal base-pairing interaction with an upstream 5BSL3.2 domain. To study the mechanism of this molecular switch, we have analysed the structure of 3'X mutants that favour one of the two previously proposed conformations comprising...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:27
The Journal of Physiology,Immediate brain plasticity after one hour of brain–computer interface (BCI)Key points Two groups of inexperienced brain‐computer interface users underwent a purely mental EEG‐BCI session that rapidly impacted on their brain. Modulations in structural and functional MRI were found after only 1 h of BCI training. Two different types of BCI (based on motor imagery or visually evoked potentials) were employed and analyses showed that the brain plastic changes are spatially...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:25
Wiley: Clinical Otolaryngology: The Impact of Conductive Hearing Loss on BalanceAbstract Background Balance is a complex process involving the coordinated activities of multiple sensory, motor and biomechanical components. Balance function may be disturbed in subjects suffering from hearing loss but the impairment has been attributed to the pathology underlying the hearing loss. Aim The purpose of the study was to investigate the possible interference of simulated conductive hearing loss with the...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:23
Non-fracture stem vs fracture stem of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in complex proximal humeral fracture of asian elderlyAbstractPurposeFracture stem of the reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) was designed for better tuberosity bone healing for the proximal bone defect of complex proximal humeral fractures (PHF). Our purpose was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients using fracture stem vs non-fracture (conventional) stem of RTSA in complex PHF of elderly patients.MethodsBetween...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:21
A Theoretical Study on Circular Wire and Flat Strip Conductor Inductance for Magnetic Resonance-Shielded Phased-Array Circular CoilsAbstractPhased-array radiofrequency (RF) coils are commonly used for signal reception in magnetic resonance for their large spatial coverage, typical of volume coils, and for their high signal-to-noise ratio, usually associated with surface coils. The simplest design of phased-array coils is an array of circular loops whose conductor can be constituted by flat strip...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:21
Ultrasonic effect on the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine 6G (Rh6G) dye by cotton fabrics loaded with TiO 2AbstractThe effect of sonication on the photodegradation of Rhodamine 6G (Rh6G, a fluorone dye) using woven cotton fabrics decorated with TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) has been investigated. TiO2 NPs were synthesized in situ by sol–gel method in the presence of cotton textile and then hydrothermally treated. TiO2-loaded fabrics were treated ultrasonically to test adhesion to- and properties...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:21
Determinants of governmental support of Russian companies: lessons on industrial policy, rent-seeking and corruptionAbstractThe Russian government has programs to assist Russian companies with financial and organizational support. Award of procurement contracts may also serve as assistance to companies. This paper uses data from a survey of Russian companies to draw inferences about the motivation behind the choice of recipients. Possible motivations are an intent to foster economic development,...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:20
Targeted head CT reduction for pediatric patients with hydrocephalus and traumatic brain injury: academic center institutional experience as an example of opportunities for further improvementAbstractPurposeRecent studies aim to reduce radiation exposure associated with computed tomography (CT) using rapid-sequence magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We evaluated imaging modalities used for hydrocephalus and traumatic brain injury (TBI) to identify opportunities for further radiation exposure reduction.MethodsPediatric...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:20
In-vitro comparison of different slice thicknesses and kernel settings for measurement of urinary stone size by computed tomographyAbstractNon-contrast enhanced computed tomography (NCCT) is widely used measuring stone size in patients with urolithiasis. We performed an evaluation of the accuracy of stone size measuring via NCCT. In an in-vitro study, we analyzed a total of 38 uric acid and 38 phantom stones. Within NCCT, we used different slice thicknesses (1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm) and kernel...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:20
Employment status and insulin resistance in the elderly population"Mood, lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors among older caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia: a case–control study": a letter in responseRetraction Note to: Effect of whole-body vibration exercise on lumbar bone mineral density, bone turnover, and chronic back pain in post-menopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronateThe Editor-in-Chief has retracted this article [1] because an investigation by Keio...
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Functional outcome of De Quervain's tenosynovitis with longitudinal incision in surgically treated patientsAbstractIntroductionDe Quervain described tenosynovitis of first dorsal compartment more than 120 years ago. Women, particularly of 4th–5th decades, are at more risk of developing disease. Steroid injection has been described as first line of management over many decades, but it is associated with some significant complications like depigmentation of skin, atrophy of subcutaneous tissue, suppurative...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:19
Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction in Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseA Patient with DysphagiaAbstractWe report a case of an uncommon type of dysphagia, due to esophagus compression by an aberrant right subclavian artery. This condition, known as dysphagia lusoria, was first recorded in 1787 by London physician David Bayford.The Influence of Age, Sex, Visual Feedback, Bulb Position, and the Order of Testing on Maximum Anterior and Posterior Tongue Strength in Healthy Belgian ChildrenAbstractTongue...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:19
Occupational intake of radionuclides series of documentsHemant Kumar PatniRadiation Protection and Environment 2019 42(3):65-67International Atomic Energy Agency's Analytical Laboratories for the Measurement of Environmental Radioactivity network: Experiences and perspectives in the North and Latin America regionSaid Hamlat, P Pan, A Ferreira, B Mazzilli, N St-Amant, G Cerutti, I M. F. Gómez, LJ Ruiz Esparza, E Quintero Ponce, M Cubero, R Odino, O Pinones, A Pitois, M RinkerRadiation Protection and...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:18
Harnessing healing inside the body?SG DamleContemporary Clinical Dentistry 2018 9(4):511-512Evaluation of treatment outcomes of en masse retraction with temporary skeletal anchorage devices in comparison with two-step retraction with conventional anchorage in patients with dentoalveolar protrusion: A systematic review and meta-analysisHanin Nizar Khlef, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Mowaffak A Ajaj, Omar HeshmehContemporary Clinical Dentistry 2018 9(4):513-523Objective: The main objective is to evaluate...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:18
The Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research: The leap forwards!TS Ravi Kumar, P V. L. N Srinivasa RaoJournal of Clinical and Scientific Research 2019 8(1):1-1Usefulness of transoesophageal echocardiography in ischaemic strokeDeshmukh Dnyaneswar Shivajirao, K Josehva Caleb, Bimal Prasad Padhy, H Radhakrishna, Vishanji KaraniJournal of Clinical and Scientific Research 2019 8(1):2-6Background: Aorta can be a source of embolic stroke, and study of aorta can sometimes give us insight into the atheromatous...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:17
Multiphase Iodine Contrast-Enhanced SPECT/CT Outperforms Nonenhanced SPECT/CT for Preoperative Localization of Small Parathyroid AdenomasPurpose The aim of this study was to assess the value of intravenously contrast-enhanced CT in conjunction with 99mTc-MIBI SPECT for preoperative localization of parathyroid adenoma. Methods One hundred ninety-two patients with primary hyperparathyroidism were enrolled in the study between May 2015 and May 2017. The patients underwent a preoperative "one-stop shop"...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:17
DRUGS AND THERAPEUTICSInfluenza Vaccine for 2019-2020Clinical Review Audio: Influenza Vaccination in 2019-2020Video: Adult Immunization Update, 2019-2020MEDICAL NEWS & PERSPECTIVESThe Search for a Universal Flu Vaccine Heats UpJennifer AbbasiVideo: How Close Are We to a Universal Flu Vaccine?Study Identifies Primary Care Knowledge Gaps and Barriers in Type 2 Diabetes PreventionRebecca Voelker, MSJAUDIOClinical Review AudioInfluenza Vaccination in 2019-2020VIDEOAdult Immunization Update, 2019-2020 How...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:16
HIV viral load algorithm, what are the needs in the field?No abstract availableAltered monocyte phenotype and dysregulated innate cytokine responses among people living with HIV and opioid-use disorderBackground: Opioid-use disorders (OUD) and hepatitis C or B co-infection (HEP) are common among people living with HIV (PLHIV). The impact of OUD on innate and adaptive immunity among PLHIV with and without HEP is unknown. Objectives: To investigate the impact of OUD on monocyte and T-cell phenotypes,...
Thu Nov 07, 2019 08:16
miR‑19a promotes vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, migration and invasion through regulation of Ras homolog family member BGengxin Sun, Hui Song, Suya WuView Abstract ❯miR‑146a‑5p suppresses ATP‑binding cassette subfamily G member 1 dysregulation in patients with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae via interleukin 1 receptor‑associated kinase 1 downregulationHu‑Nian Li, Xu Zhao, Yong‑Jiu Zha, Fang Du, Jie Liu, Liang SunView Abstract ❯Apoptosis induced by bruceine D in human non‑small‑cell lung...
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