Artificial Intelligence in Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: From Anatomy to Prognosis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term survival of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is mainly determined by optimal positioning of the components and prosthesis alignment. Implant positioning can be optimized by computer assisted surgery (CAS). Patient specific cutting blocks (PSCB) seem to have the potential to improve component alignment...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Helmy N,Dao Trong ML,Kühnel SP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have determined patient's amyloid subtype through immunohistochemical and proteomic analyses of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples from two affected organs per patient. Amyloid typing, via immunohistochemistry (IHC) and laser microdissection followed by the combination of liquid chromatography ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Holub D,Flodrova P,Pika T,Flodr P,Hajduch M,Dzubak P

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of factor XIII subunit A (FXIII-A) is not restricted to hemostasis. FXIII-A is also present intracellularly in several human cells and serves as a diagnostic marker in a wide range of dermatological diseases from inflammatory conditions to malignancies. In this review, we provide a guide on the still controve...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Paragh L,Törőcsik D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone integrity abnormality and imbalance between bone formation by osteoblasts and bone resorption by osteoclasts are known to result in metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Silymarin-rich milk thistle extract (MTE) and its component silibinin enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity of osteoblasts but reduced ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kim JL,Kim YH,Kang MK,Gong JH,Han SJ,Kang YH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a relatively infrequent complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, little is known about the association between cytochrome c (cyt c) and increased risk of CIN. We conducted t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang C,Hou J,Yan G,Qiao Y,Wang D,Zhu B,Liu B,Luo E,Nawabi AQ,Chen L

更新日期：2019-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Our aim was the development and validation of a modular signal processing and classification application enabling online electroencephalography (EEG) signal processing on off-the-shelf mobile Android devices. The software application SCALA (Signal ProCessing and CLassification on Android) supports a standardi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Blum S,Debener S,Emkes R,Volkening N,Fudickar S,Bleichner MG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selenium is an essential trace element, which has certain antioxidant properties. Na2SeO3 is toxic, and its use is limited. SeMet, as an organic selenium, is less toxic than Na2SeO3. In this experiment, different concentrations of Na2SeO3 and SeMet were added to MEA and PDA media to observe the effect of selenium on t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao W,Zhai F,Han J

更新日期：2020-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Caudal epidural block is a commonly used technique for surgical anesthesia in children and chronic pain management in adults. It is performed by inserting a needle through the sacral hiatus to gain entrance into the sacral epidural space. Using conventional blind technique, the failure rate of caudal epidural block in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kao SC,Lin CS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the application of patient-specific instruments (PSI) for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) increases the cost of the surgical procedure, PSI may reduce operative time and improve implant alignment, which could reduce the number of revision surgeries. We report our experience with TKA using PSI techniques in 120 ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kwon OR,Kang KT,Son J,Choi YJ,Suh DS,Koh YG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Concordance between transient elastography (TE) and ultrasonography (US) in assessing liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and concurrent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been rarely studied. This study aimed to evaluate the individual and combined performances of TE...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang GL,Zhao QY,Lin CS,Hu ZX,Zhang T,Gao ZL

更新日期：2019-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system (CNS) disease resulting from a targeted autoimmune-mediated attack on myelin proteins in the CNS. The release of Th1 inflammatory mediators in the CNS activates macrophages, antibodies, and microglia resulting in myelin damage and the induction of neuropathic pain (N...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu W,Acosta C,MacNeil B,Cortes C,Intrater H,Gong Y,Namaka M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to identify certain genes related to response to infliximab (IFX) and biomarkers to predict the IFX effect for Japanese Crohn's disease (CD) patients by performing an association study of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in candidate genes in the interleukin- (IL-) 17 signaling pathway with re...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Urabe S,Isomoto H,Ishida T,Maeda K,Inamine T,Kondo S,Higuchi N,Sato K,Uehara R,Yajima H,Machida H,Chen CC,Fukuda Y,Takeshima F,Nakao K,Tsukamoto K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artery calcification is a well-recognized predictor of late atherosclerotic complications. In the intima media, calcification starts with apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and the release of calcifying matrix vesicles with diameter of 0.5-15 μm that can be observed microscopically. In complicated plaqu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chistiakov DA,Myasoedova VA,Melnichenko AA,Grechko AV,Orekhov AN

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Owing to its hydrophilicity, negative charge, small size, and labile degradation by endogenous nucleases, small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery must be achieved by a carrier system. In this study, cationic copolymers composed of low-molecular-weight polyethylenimine and polythiophenes were synthesized and evaluated a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He P,Hagiwara K,Chong H,Yu HH,Ito Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The monoexponential model is widely used in quantitative biomedical imaging. Notable applications include apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) imaging and pharmacokinetics. The application of ADC imaging to the detection of malignant tissue has in turn prompted several studies concerning optimal experiment design for ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Alipoor M,Maier SE,Gu IY,Mehnert A,Kahl F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nature is an unexplored reservoir of novel phytopharmaceuticals. Since biofilm-related oral diseases often correlate with antibiotic resistance, plant-derived antimicrobial agents could enhance existing treatment options. Therefore, the rationale of the present report was to examine the antimicrobial impact of Mediter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Karygianni L,Cecere M,Skaltsounis AL,Argyropoulou A,Hellwig E,Aligiannis N,Wittmer A,Al-Ahmad A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Trace elements and vitamins play a vital role in human body to perform its function properly. Thalassemic patients are at risk of micronutrient deficiency. This study estimated levels of vitamins A, C, E, B12, folic acid, total homocysteine (tHcy), and methylmalonic acid (MMA) along with trace elemen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sherief LM,Abd El-Salam SM,Kamal NM,El Safy O,Almalky MA,Azab SF,Morsy HM,Gharieb AF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Inflammation is the major risk factor for the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling plays the central role in the inflammation process. However, the activated mechanism of NF-κB signaling in HCC is unclear. Methods:The expression of PHF5A is examined by q...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang Q,Zhang J,Xu S,Jia C,Meng W,Tang H,Zhang X,Zhang Y,Fu B

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have shown its revolutionary power in seeking the influenced loci on complex diseases genetically. Thousands of replicated loci for common traits are helpful in diseases risk assessment. However it is still difficult to elucidate the variations in these loci that dire...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ma LX,Wang YJ,Wang JF,Li X,Hao P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrin αIIbβ3 plays a crucial role in the process of platelet aggregation. Three integrin αIIbβ3 antagonists (abciximab, eptifibatide, and tirofiban) have been approved by FDA for clinical use. Unfortunately, they all showed severe side effects such as thrombocytopenia and bleeding risk. Thus, researches on the deve...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ding X,Liu TD,Xie ZL,Zhao Q,Cao Y,Liu XD,Wang CH,Gamariel RR,Ming X,Li ZY,Kong Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to expanding applications of positron emission tomography (PET) there is a demand for developing new techniques to introduce fluorine-18 (t 1/2 = 109.8 min). Considering that most novel PET tracers are sensitive biomolecules and that direct introduction of fluorine-18 often needs harsh conditions, the insertion of...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kettenbach K,Schieferstein H,Ross TL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Bauhinia hookeri ethanol extract (BHE) against CCl4-induced liver injury was investigated in mice. BHE was administered (500 and 1000 mg/kg/day) along with CCl4 for 6 weeks. The hepatic marker enzymes: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Al-Sayed E,Martiskainen O,Seif el-Din SH,Sabra AN,Hammam OA,El-Lakkany NM,Abdel-Daim MM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to extract and characterize bioactive components from separate body organs of Holothuria leucospilota. Preliminary qualitative assessment of the crude extracts was positive for phenols, terpenoids, carbohydrates, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, cardiac glycosides, steroids, phlobatan...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ceesay A,Nor Shamsudin M,Aliyu-Paiko M,Ismail IS,Nazarudin MF,Mohamed Alipiah N

更新日期：2019-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen individual organochlorine compounds at 3 concentrations (80, 400, and 2000 ng/mL culture medium), as well as mixtures, were assayed for the estrogen receptor (ER) activation or inhibition, using a luciferase reporter gene assay (RGA). None of the PCB 138, 153, or 180 or their mixture induced a response in the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Imazaki PH,Brose F,Jauniaux T,Das K,Muller M,Scippo ML

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe and progressive disease, a key feature of which is pulmonary vascular remodeling. Growth factors, cytokines, and lipid mediators are involved in this remodeling process. Recent reports suggest that the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) play important ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu G,Li X,Li Y,Tang X,Xu J,Li R,Hao P,Sun Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:WalkinSense is a new device designed to monitor walking. The aim of this study was to measure the accuracy and repeatability of the gait analysis performed by the WalkinSense system. Descriptions of values recorded by WalkinSense depicting typical gait in adults are also presented. A bench experiment using the Trublu ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Castro MP,Meucci M,Soares DP,Fonseca P,Borgonovo-Santos M,Sousa F,Machado L,Vilas-Boas JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by bone loss. Degree of inflammation has been identified as an important initiator of skeletal damage in RA. Iguratimod (T-614) is an anti-inflammatory agent which has been reported to show the inhibitory effect of bone destruction in RA. Ho...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song J,Liu H,Zhu Q,Miao Y,Wang F,Yang F,Cheng W,Xi Y,Niu X,He D,Chen G

更新日期：2018-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells, which can give rise to several cell types including osteoblasts, adipocytes, and chondroblasts. These cells can be found in a variety of adult and fetal tissues, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, cord blood, and placenta. In recent years, the biological proper...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Haddad R,Saldanha-Araujo F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ricin is a potential biothreat agent with no approved antidote available for ricin poisoning. The aim of this study was to develop potent antibody-based antiricin antidotes. Four strong ricin resistant hybridoma clones secreting antiricin monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) were developed. All four mAbs are bound to conforma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hu WG,Yin J,Chau D,Hu CC,Lillico D,Yu J,Negrych LM,Cherwonogrodzky JW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of patients with advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPSCC) is generally poor. The aim of this study is to investigate the different therapeutic approaches and identify prognostic factors associated with a worse outcome for patients treated for T4a OPSCC, in order to improve treatment selection f...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Psychogios G,Mantsopoulos K,Agaimy A,Brunner K,Mangold E,Zenk J,Iro H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00