Alexandros Sfakianakis
Anapafseos 5 . Agios Nikolaos
Crete.Greece.72100
2841026182
Anapafseos 5 . Agios Nikolaos
Crete.Greece.72100
2841026182
6948891480
Τετάρτη 27 Νοεμβρίου 2019
We thank You, God, for the food we eat; We thank you for our lives so sweet.Let us always be aware That all gifts come from You, And may we serve Your heavenly will In everything we do. Let us join together now in peaceful, loving fellowship to celebrate Your love for us and our love for each other.
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com, Telephone consultation 11855 int 1193,
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4732: Toxicity of Thallium at Low Doses: A ReviewIJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4732: Toxicity of Thallium at Low Doses: A Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16234732 Authors: Beatrice Campanella Laura Colombaioni Edoardo Benedetti Agostino Di Ciaula Lisa Ghezzi Massimo Onor Massimo D'Orazio Roberto Giannecchini Riccardo Petrini Emilia Bramanti A mini review...
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Antioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 589: Synthesis, DFT Calculations, and In Vitro Antioxidant Study on Novel Carba-Analogs of Vitamin EAntioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 589: Synthesis, DFT Calculations, and In Vitro Antioxidant Study on Novel Carba-Analogs of Vitamin E Antioxidants doi: 10.3390/antiox8120589 Authors: Baj Cedrowski Olchowik-Grabarek Ratkiewicz Witkowski Vitamin E is the most active natural lipophilic antioxidant with a broad spectrum of biological activity. α-Tocopherol (α-T), the main representative...
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Melanocytic aggregates with unique morphology associated with regression of basal cell carcinoma,Christopher R. Jackson Aravindhan Sriharan Shabnam Momtahen Gregory D. Seidel Cameron C. Felty Kristen N. Ruby Shaofeng YanFirst published: 06 November 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.13608Funding information: Norris Cotton Cancer CenterRead the full textePDFPDFTOOLS SHAREAbstractBackgroundSpontaneous regression of basal cell carcinomas (BCC) is a well‐documented phenomenon. In practice, we have...
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Fatal obstructive asphyxia: Trans-pulmonary density gradient characteristic as relevant identifier in postmortem CTPublication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 19Author(s): Wolf Schweitzer, Michael ThaliAbstractTo investigate effects of obstructive asphyxia on the postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) appearance of lungs, we matched 24 cases of obstructive asphyxia with age-sex matched controls. The initial qualitative impression was that obstructive asphyxia...
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Geochronology of the southern Baltic Sea sediments derived from 210Pb datingPublication date: March 2020Source: Quaternary Geochronology, Volume 56Author(s): Tamara Zalewska, Paweł Przygrodzki, Maria Suplińska, Michał SaniewskiAbstractBased on the vertical distribution of 210Pb activity concentrations in bottom sediment, linear accumulation rates (LAR) and mass accumulation rates (MAR) were determined for 31 locations in the southern Baltic Sea region by applying models: Constant Flux Constant Sedimentation...
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Intraoperative Multipoint Acupuncture for Reducing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in High-Risk Children: A Case SeriesAcupuncture studies have demonstrated varying effects on pediatric postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Unanswered questions include whether the type of therapy, number of points used, or timing of treatments vary the effect of acupuncture. We present a case series of intraoperative multipoint acupuncture treatments for high-risk pediatric patients. Fourteen patients were...
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Enhanced expression of NLRP3 inflammasome components by monocytes of patients with pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis is associated with smoking and intracellular hypoxemiaPublication date: Available online 23 November 2019Source: Microbes and InfectionAuthor(s): Barbara Casella Amorim, Ana Carla Pereira-Latini, Márjorie de Assis Golim, Raul Lopes Ruiz Júnior, Hugo Hyung Bok Yoo, Maria Sueli Parreira de Arruda, Aldo Henrique Tavares, Ricardo Souza Cavalcante, Rinaldo Poncio Mendes, Alessandra Pontillo,...
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Mechanical and geometric properties of thermoformed and 3D printed clear dental alignersPublication date: November 2019Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Volume 156, Issue 5Author(s): Prashant Jindal, Mamta Juneja, Francesco Luke Siena, Divya Bajaj, Philip BreedonIntroductionThe aim of this research was to compare compressive mechanical properties and geometric inaccuracies between conventionally manufactured thermoformed Duran clear dental aligners and 3D printed...
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The Physician's Guide to Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatologic Surgery Part II: Clinical EvidenceBACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an increasingly popular treatment modality for various dermatologic conditions, but there are limitations in both the published literature and clinician knowledge. OBJECTIVE To create a high-yield, in-depth analysis of PRP in procedural dermatology by reviewing available data on its role in hair restoration, soft-tissue remodeling, resurfacing, and rejuvenation;...
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Direct-acting Antivirals for the Treatment of Kidney Transplant Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Spain: A Long-term Prospective Observational StudyBackground. Direct-acting antivirals (DAA) allow effective and safe eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in most patients. There are limited data on the long-term effects of all-oral, interferon-free DAA combination therapies in kidney transplant (KT) patients infected with HCV. Here we evaluated the long-term tolerability, efficacy,...
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Thyroid functions and levels of some trace elements in children with beta-thalassemia majorMohamed S Zaghlol, Mohamed T Al-Sayed, Mohamed M.S Yonis, Ahmed Q MohamedAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(3):215-221Background High plasma iron in β-thalassemia major (BTM) leads to enhanced generation of reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress, and endocrine disorders. We aimed to assess thyroid function and trace elements [copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn)] in patients of BTM and to evaluate the relation,...
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In vivo and in vitro diagnosis of cracked teeth: A reviewAbdulrahman N Alsolaihim, Aljood A Alsolaihim, Layla O AlowaisJournal of International Oral Health 2019 11(6):329-333Dentinal microcracks are a diagnostic challenge, which determines the longevity of the tooth structure. A few etiological factors of dentinal microcracks are traumatic occlusion in aging teeth and also the effect of rotary files, heavy spreader pressure during condensation, and post-placement during root canal treatment. This...
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Association of colorectal surgeons of India: Past, present, and futureChetan V KanthariaIndian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery 2018 1(2):37-38Contentious issues in the management of carcinoma of the rectumChetan Kantharia, Sharvari Pujari, Kishor Jain, Ramkrishna PrabhuIndian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery 2018 1(2):39-42The management of Carcinoma of the Rectum is fairly standardized and protocolized, based on universally followed guidelines, including the NCCN, ESMO, and ASCO guidelines. However,...
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Fatal cases of animal-mediated human rabies: Looking beyond sectoral prism to One HealthFolorunso Oludayo FasinaAsian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2019 12(11):483-484Phytopharmacological potential of the natural gift Moringa oleifera Lam and its therapeutic application: An overviewSakthivel Lakshmana Prabu, Appavoo Umamaheswari, Ayarivan PuratchikodyAsian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2019 12(11):485-498Traditionally, medicinal plants of family Moringaceae have been well-recognized...
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Strategy for Securing Key Patents in the Field of BiomaterialsAbstractThe quality of life is gradually improving with the development of medicine and the rising standard of living, but human beings are still faced with the risks of various diseases, accidents, aging, and industrial disasters. Accordingly, the importance of biocompatible materials for treating and recovering human tissues or functions is increasing. Furthermore, materials with various biological functions that interact with surrounding...
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Identification of passion fruit ( Passiflora edulis ) chromosomes using BAC-FISHAbstractPassiflora edulis, the yellow passion fruit, is the main crop from the Passiflora genus, which comprises 525 species with its diversity center in South America. Genetic maps and a BAC (bacterial artificial chromosome) genomic library are available, but the nine chromosome pairs of similar size and morphology (2n = 18) hamper chromosome identification, leading to different proposed karyotypes. Thus, the aim of...
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Journal of Real-Time Image Processing: sixth issue of volume 16Video similarity detection using fixed-length Statistical Dominant Colour Profile (SDCP) signaturesAbstractThis paper presents a fast and effective technique for videos' visual similarity detection and measurement using compact fixed-length signatures. The proposed technique facilitates for building real-time and scalable video matching/retrieval systems through generating a representative signature for a given video shot. The generated...
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The transient expression of CHIKV VLP in large stirred tank bioreactorsAbstractTransient gene expression (TGE) bioprocesses have been difficult to scale up in large stirred tank bioreactors with volumes of more than 1.5 L. Low production levels are often observed, but the causes have not been investigated (Gutierrez-Granados et al. in Crit Rev Biotechnol 38:918–940, 2018). Chikungunya Virus-like particle (VLP), expressed by DNA–PEI transient transfection, is a representative case study for these...
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Self-Compassion and Suicide Risk in Veterans: When the Going Gets Tough, Do the Tough Benefit More from Self-Compassion?AbstractObjectivesVeterans are at particular risk for suicide due to psychopathological, emotional, and interpersonal risk factors. However, the presence of individual-level protective factors, such as self-compassion, may reduce risk, becoming more salient at increasing levels of distress and psychopathology, per theory. We examined the relation between self-compassion and suicide...
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Nanoglomus plukenetiae , a new fungus from Peru, and a key to small-spored Glomeraceae species, including three new genera in the " Dominikia complex/clades"AbstractA new arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus was found in an agricultural plantation of Plukenetia volubilis, the inka nut (also called "sacha inchi" or "inka peanut") in the Amazonia region of San Martín State in Peru. In this site, the inka nut was grown in mixed cultures together with Zea mays and Phaseolus vulgaris. The fungus was propagated...
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Thinking (about) groups: a special issue of SyntheseModels as signs: extending Kralemann and Lattman's proposal on modeling models within Peirce's theory of signsAbstractIn recent decades, philosophers of science have devoted considerable efforts to understand what models represent. One popular position is that models represent fictional situations. Another position states that, though models often involve fictional elements, they represent real objects or scenarios. Though these two positions may...
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Το ομορφότερο χωριό στα ΤζουμέρκαΕίναι το κεφαλοχώρι των Κεντρκών Τζουμέρκων και είναι «σκεπασμένο» από έλατα. » 3 ώρες από την Αθήνα: Μια πόλη σαν «κρυφό διαμάντι»Το «κρυφό διαμάντι» της Φθιώτιδας σας περιμένει να ανακαλύψετε τις ανεπανάληπτες ομορφιές του και τις ανεξάντλητες εμπειρίες που προσφέρει. Οι πιο μυστηριώδεις... Κήποι της ΕλλάδαςΚι εκεί που νόμιζες πως τα ήξερες όλα για αυτή την πόλη «σκάνε» οι πιο όμορφοι Κήποι της Ελλάδας... Το χωριό του Αη Βασίλη στην ΕλλάδαΤο απόλυτο χριστουγεννιάτικο...
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American Journal of Roentgenology,Women's Imaging,Comparison of International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Simple Rules to Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Guidelines for Detection of Malignancy in Adnexal CystsKrupa K. Patel-Lippmann, et al. | American Journal of Roentgenology | Nov 26, 2019Ahead of PrintGenitourinary ImagingMasculinizing Genital Surgery: An Imaging Primer for the RadiologistAlvin W. Annen, et al. | American Journal of Roentgenology | Nov 26, 2019Ahead of PrintClear Cell Papillary...
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FREEPost Hoc Analysis of ADRENAL In a post hoc analysis of the Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock (ADRENAL) trial, in participants who fulfilled either the Sepsis-3 or -2 inclusion criteria or those with severe septic shock, a continuous infusion of hydrocortisone did not result in a lower 90-day mortality than placebo. FREER-dihydroetorphine Analgesia and Respiratory DepressionThe effects of four R-dihydroetorphine doses (12.5, 75, 125,...
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Journal of Cutaneous Pathology,Accepted ArticlesAccepted, unedited articles published online and citable. The final edited and typeset Version of Record will appear in the future.ORIGINAL ARTICLESPlaque stage folliculotropic mycosis fungoides: histopathologic features and prognostic factors in a series of 40 patientsSuzanne van Santen, Patty M. Jansen, K.D. Quint, Maarten H. Vermeer, Rein WillemzeFirst Published: 22 November 2019NOTES AND COMMENTSLocal invasion in endocrine mucin‐producing sweat...
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JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft,Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue Open AccessCorrespondenceMechanic's hands in a patient with isolated anti‐Ro52 antibodies: antisynthetase syndrome without antisynthetase antibodiesPeter Korsten, Jens Schmidt, Jörg Larsen, Cornelia S. SeitzVersion of Record online: 19 November 2019CorrespondenceNeoadjuvant therapy with vemurafenib in Horner's syndrome as a very rare first diagnosis of a malignant melanoma of...
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Dermatologic Therapy,Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issueORIGINAL PAPERSEvaluation of expression pattern of selected genes associated with IL12/23 signaling paths in psoriatic patients during cyclosporine A therapyBeniamin Oskar Grabarek, Dominika Wcisło‐Dziadecka, Anna Michalska‐Bańkowska, Joanna Golae13129 | Version of Record online: 23 November 2019SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLESThe improvement of infantile atopic dermatitis during the maintenance period: A multicenter, randomized,...
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Dermatologic Therapy,Accepted ArticlesAccepted, unedited articles published online and citable. The final edited and typeset Version of Record will appear in the future.ORIGINAL PAPERSEfficacy of topical latanoprost in the treatment of eyelid vitiligo: a randomized, double blind clinical trial studyKiomars Nowroozpoor Dailami MD, Azita Hosseini, Ghasem Rahmatpour Rokni MD, Majid Saeedi, Katayoun Morteza‐Semnani, Zeinab Sadeghi, Seyed Mostafa Ghasemzadeh Diva MD, Mohamad Goldust MD, Torello Lotti, Alexandra...
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Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease: a cause more silent than apparent?Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease: a cause apparent but not yet evidentLicht und SchlafMitteilungen der DGSMTimeline der Forschung zum Thema „Licht und seine Wirkung auf den Schlaf"ZusammenfassungLange Zeit ist die Wissenschaft davon ausgegangen, dass visuelle Reize rein über die beiden photosensitiven Sinneszellen Stäbchen und Zapfen verarbeitet werden. Erst im Jahr 2002 entdeckten Berson, Dunn...
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Ionic Liquid Forms of Carvedilol: Preparation, Characterization, and Solubility StudiesAbstractPurposePharmaceutically active compounds (API) in solid form have several disadvantages which may include polymorphism, poor solubility, and low bioavailability. To overcome these issues, API-based ionic liquids have been proposed to solve this problem.MethodsSolvent evaporation method was selected to prepare ionic liquid forms of CVD. A binary mixture of CVD with citric acid, tartaric acid, and saccharin...
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Mitochondrial tRNA Ser(UCN) 7471delC may be a novel mutation associated with maternally transmitted hypertensionAbstractObjectiveThe objective of the study was to investigate the association between mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations and essential hypertension (EH).MethodsOne Han Chinese pedigree with maternally inherited EH was recruited in the current study. The matrilineal relatives from this family underwent clinical, genetic, and molecular analysis. Moreover, the mtDNA gene mutations were screened...
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Associations of Intraoperative Radial Arterial Systolic, Diastolic, Mean, and Pulse Pressures with Myocardial and Acute Kidney Injury after Noncardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort AnalysisSanchit Ahuja, M.D.; Edward J. Mascha, Ph.D.; Dongsheng Yang, M.S.; Kamal Maheshwari, M.D, M.P.H.; Barak Cohen, M.D.; et alAshish K. Khanna, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.C.C.M.; Kurt Ruetzler, M.D.; Alparslan Turan, M.D.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D. Author NotesFrom the Departments of Outcomes Research, (S.A., E.J.M., D.Y.,...
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Cannabis Use Disorder and Perioperative Outcomes in Major Elective Surgeries: A Retrospective Cohort AnalysisAkash Goel, M.D., M.P.H.; Brandon McGuinness, M.D.; Naheed K. Jivraj, M.B.B.S., M.Sc.; Duminda N. Wijeysundera, M.D., Ph.D.; Murray A. Mittleman, M.D., Dr.P.H.; et alBrian T. Bateman, M.D., M.Sc.; Hance Clarke, M.D., Ph.D.; Lakshmi P. Kotra, B.Pharm. (Hons), Ph.D.; Karim S. Ladha, M.D., M.Sc. Author NotesFrom the Department of Anesthesiology, Toronto General Hospital and University of Toronto,...
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Computed tomography diagnosis of transomental hernia,13 N-NH 3 PET/CT in oncological diseaseAbstract13N-Ammonia (13N-NH3) is widely used positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) radiotracer for the measurement of myocardial blood perfusion; the possible role of 13N-NH3 PET or PET/CT in oncological disease is not yet clear. Aim of this review is to evaluate the diagnostic performances of 13N-NH3 PET in this field. A comprehensive computer literature search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus,...
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Spheno-orbital meningiomas,Letter of response to: spheno-orbital meningiomas,Response to letter to the editor regarding "A retrospective study of the effect of fibrinogen levels during fresh frozen plasma transfusion in patients with traumatic brain injury"The extradural minipterional pretemporal approach for the treatment of spheno-petro-clival meningiomasAbstractBackgroundCavernous sinus and petroclival region is an anatomically complex region in close relationship with important neurovascular...
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Arteriovenous malformation associated with a HRAS mutationAbstractThe majority of extracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are caused by somatic mutations in MAP2K1. We report a somatic HRAS mutation in a patient who has a facial AVM associated with subcutaneous adipose overgrowth. We performed whole exome sequencing on DNA from the affected tissue and found a HRAS mutation (p.Thr58_Ala59delinsValLeuAspVal). Mutant allelic frequency was 5% in whole tissue and 31% in isolated endothelial cells...
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Diversity of igneous rocks from the Isachsen Dome, Ellef Ringnes Island, Canadian High ArcticAbstractThe sedimentary deposits of the central Sverdrup Basin on Ellef Ringnes Island were affected by both salt diapirism and igneous activity of the Cretaceous High Arctic Large Igneous Province (HALIP). Occurrences of mafic igneous rocks on the centre of salt domes are usually assigned to the Cretaceous magmatism. Petrographic, geochemical, Sr–Nd isotope, and geochronological (Ar–Ar dating) studies on...
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Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic survival disparities for children and adolescents with central nervous system tumours in the United States, 2000–2015Publication date: February 2020Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Volume 64Author(s): Hannah K. Mitchell, Melanie Morris, Libby Ellis, Renata Abrahão, Audrey BonaventureAbstractBackground and objectivesCentral nervous system (CNS) malignancy is the commonest cause of cancer death in children and adolescents (0–19 years) in high-income settings. There is limited...
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Harlekinsyndrom nach SkoliosechirurgieZusammenfassungDas Harlekinsyndrom ist eine seltene Symptomkonstellation, gekennzeichnet durch einseitige Anhidrose und Blässe des Gesichts auf der betroffenen Seite, was insbesondere durch kontralaterale Rötung während sportlicher Aktivität erkennbar wird. Das Syndrom ist meistens idiopathisch, tritt aber auch nach thoraxchirurgischen Eingriffen auf, vor allem bei Oberlappenresektionen. Im Folgenden präsentieren wir zwei Fälle eines Harlekinsyndroms nach zervikothorakaler...
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Dental characteristics and according treatments of children under GA in GermanyAbstractPurposeDue to rising numbers of dental referral to general anesthesia, more specialized dental treatments under GA were needed in the last decades in Germany. However, there are few studies about it. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess dental treatment and characteristics of the children underwent GA at Greifswald University Clinic in comparison with specialized pediatric private practices in Germany.Materials...
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Editorial water history issue 3/4 2019Technical study of the historical aqueduct of Kavala, GreeceAbstractKavala, initially founded as Neapolis in the seventh century BC, and later called Christoupolis, has flourished as an important urban center and port in Eastern Macedonia, Greece, during many historical periods. In this paper, we study the remnants of its historical aqueduct, which carried water to the city from mountainous springs at a distance of 6500 m from the city walls. Our study includes:...
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Experimentally Derived Sedimentary, Molecular, and Isotopic Characteristics of Bone-Fueled HearthsAbstractMolecular and isotopic analysis of sediments from archaeological combustion features is a relatively new area of study. Applications can inform us about ancient pyro-technologies and patterns of animal exploitation in a wide range of human contexts, but may be particularly informative with regard to ancient hunter-gatherers. Our analyses of sediments from experimental bone and wood fires, and...
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Comparison of Voice Quality of Life in Early Stage Glottic Carcinoma Treated with Endoscopic Cordectomy Using Radiofrequency Microdissection Electrodes, Laser Cordectomy, and RadiotherapyTo compare the quality of life of patients with early glottic carcinoma who have been treated using three treatment modalities: endoscopic cordectomy using radiofrequency microdissection electrodes (ECRM), transoral laser cordectomy, and radiotherapy (RT). ECRM, transoral laser cordectomy, and RT can all be used...
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Efficacy of the additional effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in combination of systemic steroid and prostaglandin E1 for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossSatoshi Hara, Takeshi Kusunoki, Hirotomo Honma, Yoshinobu Kidokoro, Katsuhisa IkedaIn Press, Journal Pre-proof, Available online 27 November 2019Purchase PDFArticle previewAbstractAbstractPurposeThe efficacies of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO), systemic steroid, prostaglandin E1, or the combination of any two modalities have been reported...
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Fibrinogen Concentrate vs Cryoprecipitate For Postop Bleeding, Levothyroxine for Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Older Adults, US Life Expectancy and Mortality, and moreORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONEffect of Fibrinogen Concentrate vs Cryoprecipitate on Blood Component Transfusion After Cardiac Surgery: The FIBRES Randomized Clinical TrialJeannie Callum, MD; Michael E. Farkouh, MD; Damon C. Scales, MD; et al.Earn CME creditEditorial: Should Fibrinogen Concentrate Replace Cryoprecipitate in Cardiac Surgery?;...
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Poly(ADP‐ribose) polymerase‐1 depletion enhances the severity of inflammation in an imiquimod‐induced model of psoriasis,Borbála Kiss Magdolna Szántó Csaba Hegedűs Dóra Antal Szödényi Annamária Judit Márton Gábor Méhes László Virág Andrea Szegedi Péter BaiFirst published: 22 November 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/exd.14061This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review but has not been through the copyediting, typesetting, pagination and proofreading process,...
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Chronic venous insufficiency: A review for nursesAbstract: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a potentially debilitating disorder associated with serious complications such as lower extremity venous ulcers. This article reviews the incidence and pathophysiology of CVI, nursing assessment, diagnosis and interventions, and patient education needed to manage the disease and prevent complications.Chronic venous insufficiency: A review for nursesNo abstract availableFocus on pharmacotherapy for depressionAbstract:...
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Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for the Treatment of Gait Dysfunction in Cerebral Palsy: A Critical Analysis Review»Objective physical examination measures should be developed and improved to identify and measure spasticity and to differentiate it from other types of movement abnormalities.»Using gait analysis as part of the preoperative evaluation of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) can improve the safety and efficacy of this treatment of gait dysfunction in cerebral palsy.»A multidisciplinary team is...
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Analysis of the Visual Perception of Female Breast Aesthetics and Symmetry: An Eye-Tracking StudyBackground: Because of its subjective character, the term "breast attractiveness" is poorly defined and thus its reliable standardized assessment can be particularly challenging. Because of objective analysis of the observer's gaze pattern, eye-tracking technology may provide a better insight into the visual perception of breast aesthetics and symmetry. Methods: One hundred observers, 50 women and 50...
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Improving Provider Compliance With Adult Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient Care Guidelines in the Ambulatory Setting Through the Use of Electronic Health RecordsElectronic health record (EHR) systems have the ability to improve the quality of patient care, patient safety, and provide benefits to providers and clinic practices. These systems can transform quality measurement and quality improvement methods, facilitate workflow, and track patients over time to ensure that they receive guideline-recommended,...
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A Systematic Review of the Treatment of Superficial Leiomyosarcoma With Mohs Micrographic SurgeryBACKGROUND Wide local excision (WLE) with 2 to 5 cm margins has been conventionally used for the treatment of superficial leiomyosarcoma (LMS). Because margin control is the strongest predictor of clinical recurrence, many dermatologic surgeons have recently recommended Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) over wide local excision (WLE) as the primary treatment modality. OBJECTIVE To determine the aggregate...
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Cannabinoids and inflammation: implications for people living with HIVThanks to the success of modern antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWH) have life expectancies which approach that of persons in the general population. However, despite the ability of ART to suppress viral replication, PLWH have high levels of chronic systemic inflammation which drives the development of comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and non-AIDS associated malignancies. Historically,...
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Mass Casualties and Case ManagementThe mass casualty statistics in the United States is numbing. Case managers must be prepared for potential disasters. This Editorial speaks to a case manager's personal experience and calls for others who have been through an experience with mass casualties, so all may better prepare: preparation is the antidote to panic.Leveraging Interprofessional Team-Based Care Toward Case Management Excellence: Part 2, Team Development, Interprofessional Team Activation, and...
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Relationships between organizational and individual support, nurses' ethical competence, ethical safety, and work satisfactionBackground: Organizations and nurse leaders do not always effectively support nurses' ethical competence. More information is needed about nurses' perceptions of this support and relevant factors to improve it. Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine relationships between nurses' perceived organizational and individual support, ethical competence, ethical safety, and...
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Concepts and Application to Total Shoulder ReplacementBACKGROUND: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) focuses on optimizing each element on a treatment pathway and encouraging the patient to actively engage in his or her recovery and rehabilitation. It requires collaboration across a multidisciplinary team and has been successful in improving patient outcomes, length of stay (LOS), and costs for a wide range of surgical procedures, including musculoskeletal surgeries...
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Neuraxial Block for Delivery Among Women With Low Platelet Counts: A Retrospective Analysis(Int J Obstet Anesth. 2018;35:4–9) Pregnant women with low platelet counts may be denied neuraxial block due to concerns about causing a spinal-epidural hematoma (SEH). As a result of this denial, they may not receive adequate labor analgesia. In the event of a cesarean delivery, there will be a need for general anesthesia, which has increased risk in parturients. The lowest safe platelet count to perform neuraxial...
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Ensuring Quality: Are We Doing Enough to Protect Our Profession?No abstract availableDeveloping Habits of the Heart: 22nd Polly Cerasoli LectureNo abstract availableExploring Experiences of Organizational Socialization Among Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Junior Faculty MembersIntroduction. Organizational socialization is a process by which institutions assist new faculty members' transition to their expected roles. These may include orientation sessions, mentoring pairings, and ongoing faculty...
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Physical Activity and Pain in Youth With Sickle Cell DiseaseStudy objectives were to examine the relationships between physical activity, pain, and psychological distress in youth 8 to 17 years of age with sickle cell disease. Participants were 206 youth with sickle cell disease (M = 11.73 years, 54.9% female, 99.5% African American). Caregivers and youth completed a clinical psychosocial screening battery. Results revealed frequent pain (37.6%), moderate median pain intensity, and elevated median...
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Patient Safety Culture, Health Information Technology Implementation, and Medical Office Problems That Could Lead to Diagnostic ErrorBackground Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment or by leading to unnecessary or harmful treatment. Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between patient safety culture, health information technology (IT) implementation, and the frequency of problems that could lead to diagnostic errors...
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Taming Tinnitus: Addressing Mental Distress a Key Part of Patient CareNo abstract availableWhere is My Hearing Plan?No abstract availableBuilding, Supporting the Usher Syndrome CommunityNo abstract available20th Century Hearing Devices: Going, Going, Nearly GoneNo abstract availableFaculty-Led Humanitarian Outreach in BrazilNo abstract availableWhen Your Hearing Disappears SuddenlyNo abstract availableSymptom: Pulsatile TinnitusNo abstract availableDoes Extended High-Frequency Hearing Matter in Real-World...
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Healthcare's Present and Future: Consumer Centered, Consumer DrivenNo abstract availableA Changing World Demands Care That Takes a Consumer-Centric ApproachSUMMARY Consumerism is a buzzword in healthcare. Consumers expect personalized healthcare journeys, a standard consistent with their interactions in other industries. The opportunity to build consumer-focused approaches to healthcare has emboldened disruptors, investors, and innovative incumbents alike. A consumerism strategy embraces the concepts...
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Management of choledocholithiasis in a 5-month-old male postprimary repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistulaMeera Luthra, Chiranjiv Kumar, Sanjay Saran BaijalJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2020 25(1):43-45Choledocholithiasis (CDL) in neonates and infants is <1 in 5000. There is no gold standard for the management of CDL in the pediatric population. In English literature, this is the first case report of a baby born with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal...
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Grey areas and evidence gaps in the management of rectal cancer as revealed by comparing recommendations from clinical guidelinesPublication date: January 2020Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews, Volume 82Author(s): G. Bregni, T. Akin Telli, S. Camera, C. Baratelli, L. Shaza, A. Deleporte, L. Moretti, M.A. Bali, G. Liberale, A. Hendlisz, F. SclafaniAbstractBackgroundWhile the management of nonmetastatic and oligometastatic rectal cancer has rapidly evolved over the last few decades, many grey areas...
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