The antimicrobial and phagocytic defense mechanisms of the terrestrial gastropod Lehmannia nyctelia against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tracheal intubation of comatose patients is common, but contrary to most standards for respiratory care, heated nebulizers are not always used. This deviation from recommendations appears to be widespread. CASE REPORT:In the case examined, a tracheotomized patient suffering from severe anoxic brain injury w...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Ford GP,Reardon DC

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of prosthetic material and framework design on the stress within dental implants and peripheral bone using finite element analysis (FEA). MATERIAL AND METHODS A mandibular implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis with different prosthetic materials [cob...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Arinc H

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The finding of sex steroid receptor protein in non classical reproductive tissues suggested the possibility that sex steroids may have a relevance to the immune system. MATERIAL/METHODS:The J111 cells were maintained in RPMI 1640 complete medium at 37 degrees C in 5% CO2 in air. Cells were resuspended at 1x...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Ahmadi K,McCruden AB

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article discusses the value of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary infections. Lung infection caused by pathogens is an important cause of death. Traditional methods to treat lung infection involved empirical antibiotic therapy. Thin-slice CT scanning i...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Nie Y,Li C,Zhang J,Wang H,Han P,Lv X,Xu X,Guo M

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interferon-gamma release assays have not been validated in active TB among pregnant women. Therefore, the objective of this retrospective study was to estimate the diagnostic value of T-SPOT.TB in active TB among pregnant women. MATERIAL/METHODS:Between May 2012 and May 2015, 26 consecutive pregnant women w...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Chen Q,Guo X,Wang X,Wang M

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies indicate that regular consumption of red wine reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. This effect is attributed in part to the antioxidant properties of polyphenolic compounds. The purpose of our study was to examine the antioxidant potential of selected wines under in ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Jamroz A,Bełtowski J

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in the diagnosis of congenital coarctation of the aorta (CoA) and accompanying malformations in infants. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2012 and December...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Huang F,Chen Q,Huang WH,Wu H,Li WC,Lai QQ

更新日期：2017-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sex differences in epidemiological, clinical and pathological characteristics of colorectal cancer have been under intensive investigation for the last three decades. Given that most of the sex-related differences reported were also age-related, this study sought to determine the potential effect of a sex-ag...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Purim O,Gordon N,Brenner B

更新日期：2013-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Active immunization techniques against exogenous source antigens (ags - such as bacteria, virus) proved to be successful in preventing many acute infectious diseases from occurring in a susceptible population. However, an active immunization technique that could be employed both prophylactically and therapeu...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Barabas AZ,Cole CD,Kovacs ZB,Lafreniere R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND In previous studies, higher expression of PREX1 (PtdIns (3,4,5)P3-dependent Rac exchanger 1) has been detected in some subsets of breast cancer, and activation of PREX1 has been associated with tumor progression in vivo. However, an association between PREX1 and breast cancer prognosis has not been examined...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Zhong Y,Zhang J,Zhou Y,Mao F,Lin Y,Xu Y,Guan J,Shen S,Pan B,Wang C,Peng L,Huang X,Li Y,Cao X,Sun Q

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Hypoxen treatment and the effect of HyFnC₆₀ on ROS production in patients' blood. MATERIAL/METHODS:ROS production in blood was...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Novikov KN,Berdnikova NG,Novikov AK,Lyusina OY,Muhitova OG,Yablonskaya OI,Minh HD,Voeikov VL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a common osteopathy, resulting in fractures, especially in elder people. Sesamin has many pharmacological effects, including supplying calcium. However, how sesamin might prevent osteoporosis is still under study. MATERIAL AND METHODS Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) extracted from rat femu...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Ma ZP,Zhang ZF,Yang YF,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peroxidases are widely distributed and have been isolated from many higher-order plants, animal tissues, yeast and microorganisms. During measurements of peroxidase activities in samples of human plasma, we noticed the presence of a compound in the plasma which was interfering with the peroxidase assay. In t...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Padiglia A,Medda R,Longu S,Pedersen JZ,Floris G

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is nitric oxide (NO) in the lower airway measured by oral exhalation. FENO can be a useful non-invasive marker for asthma. Paraquat-mediated lung injury can be reflective of an ROS-induced lung injury. We aimed to verify if FENO is a clinical parameter of ROS formation ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Choi SC,Oh S,Min YG,Cha JY,Gil HW,Hong SY

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With a prevalence of about 1:500 to 1:1,000, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) often causes renal failure, with many serious complications. However, there is no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved therapy available. MATERIAL/METHODS:MiR-199a-5p level in ADPKD patient samples, rat ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Sun L,Zhu J,Wu M,Sun H,Zhou C,Fu L,Xu C,Mei C

更新日期：2015-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasospasm is a major cause of ischemic neurological deficits developing after subarachnoid hemorrhage. The goal was to identify hemodynamic changes and the presence of clinical vasospasm in patients suffering from subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to ruptured intracranial aneurysms. MATERIAL/METHODS:Pre- an...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Constantoyannis C,Sakellaropoulos GC,Kagadis GC,Katsakiori PF,Maraziotis T,Nikiforidis GC,Papadakis N

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The increased prevalence of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) poses a great threat worldwide. Early identification of CRKP in patients is paramount. Moreover, fully understanding the risk factors affecting clinical outcome and actively providing targeted treatment can improve the cure rate of patien...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： He G,Huang J,Huang S,Sun J,Zhou Y,Tan H,Shen H,Li Z,Liu J

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetic and environmental factors both play important roles in the occurrence and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR). IL-10 592 gene polymorphism is associated with diabetes pathogenesis. This study analyzed the relationship between IL-10 gene promoter-592 loci polymorphism (SNP) in a diabetic model ra...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Dong H,Li Q,Wang M,Wan G

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article evaluates the effectiveness of a workable long-term program to provide social support for TBI patients, based on the "Academy of Life" concept. Disability after TBI causes numerous disruptions of normal life, which affect the patient, the family, and society. The patient needs the particular kin...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Bulinski L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ACP1 (acid phosphatase locus 1, a cytosolic low-molecular-weight phosphotyrosin phosphatase) and ADA1 (adenosine deaminase locus 1) are two polymorphic systems involved in immune reactions. Observed interactions at the biochemical and clinical levels between the two systems prompted this investigation of a p...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Saccucci P,Manca Bitti ML,Bottini N,Rapini N,Piccinini S,D'Annibale F,Chiarelli F,Verrotti A,Bottini E,Gloria-Bottini F

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a malignant pediatric embryonal renal tumor that has a poor prognosis. This study aimed to use bioinformatics data, RNA-sequencing, connectivity mapping, molecular docking, and ligand-protein binding to identify potential targets for drug therapy in Wilms tumor. MATERIAL A...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Luo JY,Yan SB,Chen G,Chen P,Liang SW,Xu QQ,Gu JH,Huang ZG,Qin LT,Lu HP,Mo WJ,Luo YG,Chen JB

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Platinum-based chemotherapy is the most effective regimen for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which presents highly invasive and metastatic activity. However, the dose-related toxicity of chemotherapy agents limits the dose administration. Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) is the major active ingredient extracted f...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Zhou Z,Meng M,Ni H

更新日期：2017-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acetylcholine and bradykinin cause endothelium-dependent hyperpolarization and relaxation of vascular smooth muscle. These responses are mediated in part by an endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF). Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) are cytochrome P450 metabolites of arachidonic acid and appear to...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Campbell WB,Falck JR,Gauthier K

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Dental age is less affected than the bone age by nutritional and hormonal factors. The assessment of dental age in children is of value in clinical and forensic practice. The aims of this study were to compare the Demirjian method and the Willems method in the assessment of dental age in children in Poland ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Sobieska E,Fester A,Nieborak M,Zadurska M

更新日期：2018-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)-associated mortality and morbidity are strongly dependent on glycemic control. With T2DM prevalence increasing in China, we aimed to assess glycemic control rates in Chinese T2DM outpatients. MATERIAL/METHODS:A total of 9065 adult T2DM outpatients (5035 men) were assessed in ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Chen R,Ji L,Chen L,Chen L,Cai D,Feng B,Kuang H,Li H,Li Y,Liu J,Shan Z,Sun Z,Tian H,Xu Z,Xu Y,Yang Y,Yang L,Yu X,Zhu D,Zou D

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Ethnic background may affect the prevalence of nasal bone absence and the length of the nasal bone. This study aimed to elucidate the significance of absent or hypoplastic fetal nasal bone in the Chinese Han population and to formulate an optimal management plan for patients age 35 or older in cases of isol...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Chen Y,Lv M,Dong T,Chen Q,Qian Y,Zhao B,Luo Q

更新日期：2020-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral breathing causes many changes in the facial anatomical structures in adult patients. In this study we aimed to determine the effects of long-term oral breathing (>5 years) on the maxillary sinus volumes among adult male patients. MATERIAL/METHODS:We accessed medical records of 586 patients who had unde...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Agacayak KS,Gulsun B,Koparal M,Atalay Y,Aksoy O,Adiguzel O

更新日期：2015-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiborrelia antibodies in Lyme borreliosis (LB) are mostly detected by enzyme immunoassay (EIA), confirmed by immunoblot (the "two-step system"). In indicated cases, direct evidence of Borrelia burgdorferi is obtained with the PCR method, electron microscopy and cultivation. The "one-step system" of testing...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Cermakova Z,Ryskova O,Honegr K,Cermakova E,Hanovcova I

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The correlation between serum concentration of neuron specific enolase (NSE), S100B, and the prognosis of patients with acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) remains controversial. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty patients with confirmed diagnosis of ASCI were recruited for this study from February 2015 to January 2017...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Du W,Li H,Sun J,Xia Y,Zhu R,Zhang X,Tian R

更新日期：2018-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND We scrutinized the feasibility of apoptosis induction in blood cancer cells by means of low-intensity ultrasound and the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib (Velcade). MATERIAL AND METHODS Human leukemic monocyte lymphoma U937 cells were subjected to ultrasound in the presence of bortezomib and the echo contras...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Saliev T,Feril LB Jr,Ogawa K,Watanabe A,Begimbetova D,Molkenov A,Alimbetov D,Tachibana K

更新日期：2016-12-22 00:00:00