Classification of Hallucal Sesamoid Bone Correlated with Hallux Valgus Severity.

abstract：:Three-dimensional (3D) liver tumor segmentation from Computed Tomography (CT) images is a prerequisite for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of liver cancer. Despite many years of research, 3D liver tumor segmentation remains a challenging task. In this paper, an efficient semiautomatic meth...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu W,Wu S,Zhou Z,Zhang R,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a Bacillus megaterium-coated diet on growth performance, digestive enzymes, and intestinal microbial diversity in Songpu mirror carp (Cyprinus specularis Songpu). The fish were manually fed two diets (a control diet and a B. megaterium-coated diet) three times ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Luo L,Xu Q,Xu W,Li J,Wang C,Wang L,Zhao Z

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. The survival rates of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) are reportedly low at night, but the difference between the survival rates of cardiac origin and noncardiac origin IHCAs occurring at night remains unclear. Methods. Outcomes of IHCAs during different shifts (night, day, and evening) were compared a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Syue YJ,Huang JB,Cheng FJ,Kung CT,Li CJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:SATIS-Stroke was developed to measure satisfaction regarding activities and participation among stroke survivors based on the concepts contained in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. However, this measure is only available in English and French. Objective:Perform the ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pereira GS,Silva SM,Júlio CE,Thonnard JL,Bouffioulx E,Corrêa JCF,Corrêa FI

更新日期：2019-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The success rate of oral implants is lower in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients than in nondiabetic subjects; functional impairment of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) is an important underlying cause. Many factors in the blood can act on BMSCs to regulate their biological functions and influe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liang C,Sun R,Xu Y,Geng W,Li J

更新日期：2020-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) hold great promise in bone regeneration. However, the exact mechanism of osteogenic differentiation of DPSCs remains unknown, especially the role of exosomes played in. The DPSCs were cultured and received osteogenic induction; then, exosomes from osteogenic-induced DPSCs (OI-DPSC-...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xie L,Guan Z,Zhang M,Lyu S,Thuaksuban N,Kamolmattayakul S,Nuntanaranont T

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies have reported that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can ameliorate neurological deficits in ischemic stroke models. Among the various hypotheses that have been suggested to explain the therapeutic mechanism underlying these observations, neurogenesis is thought to be critical. To enhance the therapeutic ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jeong CH,Kim SM,Lim JY,Ryu CH,Jun JA,Jeun SS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microgravity influences cell differentiation by modifying the morphogenetic field in which stem cells are embedded. Preliminary data showed indeed that stem cells are committed to selective differentiation when exposed to real or simulated microgravity. Our study provides evidence that a similar event occurs when canc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pisanu ME,Noto A,De Vitis C,Masiello MG,Coluccia P,Proietti S,Giovagnoli MR,Ricci A,Giarnieri E,Cucina A,Ciliberto G,Bizzarri M,Mancini R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 13 million nurses worldwide constitute most of the global healthcare workforce and are uniquely positioned to engage with others to address disparities in healthcare to achieve the goal of better health for all. A new vision for nurses involves active participation and collaboration with international colleagues a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Premji SS,Hatfield J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of microparticles based on biocompatible phytolipids [Softisan® 154 (SF) (hydrogenated palm oil) and super-refined sunseed oil (SO)] and polyethylene glycol- (PEG-) 4000 to improve intravaginal delivery of miconazole nitrate (MN) for effective treatment of vulvova...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kenechukwu FC,Attama AA,Ibezim EC,Nnamani PO,Umeyor CE,Uronnachi EM,Momoh MA,Akpa PA,Ozioko AC

更新日期：2018-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. For development of individualized treatment on a routine basis, transfer of patients' tumor tissue in a xenograft model (i.e., generation of patient-derived xenografts (PDX)) is desirable for molecular, biochemical, or functional analyses. Drawbacks are dissatisfactory tumor take rates, the necessity of fa...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gock M,Kühn F,Mullins CS,Krohn M,Prall F,Klar E,Linnebacher M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosome rearrangements and fusion genes present major portion of leukemogenesis and contribute to leukemic subtypes. It is practical and helpful to detect the fusion genes in clinic diagnosis of leukemia. Present application of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method to detect the fusion gen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xiong FF,Li BS,Zhang CX,Xiong H,Shen SH,Zhang QH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristics of FDG uptake in the physiologic and malignant nasopharynx were investigated in the paper which was correlated with either pathologic findings or clinical follow-up. Three patients had pathologically established nasopharyngeal malignancy. In the 3 nasopharyngeal malignancies, 2 had diffusely and ex...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ma C,Zou R,Huo Y,Chen S,Wang S,Wu S,Ye Z,Wu Z,Fang F,Wang H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although considerable progress has been made in the management of patients with invasive fungal infections, Candida bloodstream infections are still widespread in hospital settings. Incidence rates vary geographically, often because of different patient populations. The aim of the present study was to describe the epi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Caggiano G,Coretti C,Bartolomeo N,Lovero G,De Giglio O,Montagna MT

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:IGF1R overexpression appears to be a prognostic biomarker of metastatic pediatric adrenocortical tumors. However, the molecular mechanisms that are implicated in its upregulation remain unknown. Aim. To investigate the potential mechanisms involved in IGF1R overexpression. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied 64 ad...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ribeiro TC,Jorge AA,Almeida MQ,Mariani BM,Nishi MY,Mendonca BB,Fragoso MC,Latronico AC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerenkov luminescence imaging (CLI) can provide information of medical radionuclides used in nuclear imaging based on Cerenkov radiation, which makes it possible for optical means to image clinical radionuclide labeled probes. However, the exceptionally weak Cerenkov luminescence (CL) from Cerenkov radiation is suscep...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cao X,Li Y,Zhan Y,Chen X,Kang F,Wang J,Liang J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An FDA-regulated, prescription medical food (Fosteum; 27 mg natural genistein, 200 IU cholecalciferol, 20 mg citrated zinc bisglycinate (4 mg elemental zinc) per capsule) and an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement (Citracal Plus Bone Density Builder; 27 mg synthetic genistein, 600 mg elemental calcium (calcium citrate),...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bitto A,Burnett BP,Polito F,Russo S,D'Anna R,Pillai L,Squadrito F,Altavilla D,Levy RM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volatiles emitted by the host's food would be the first signals used by parasitoids in the host location process and are thought to play an important role in host habitat location. In this study, the olfactory responses of Theocolax elegans (Westwood), a Pteromalid wasp that parasitizes immature stages of stored-produ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Germinara GS,De Cristofaro A,Rotundo G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:β-Defensin 118 (DEFB118) is a novel host defense peptide (HDP) identified in humans. To evaluate its potentials for future utilization, the DEFB118 gene was expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and the recombinant protein was fully characterized. Methods:The DEFB118 protein was obtained by heterologous expr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lin Q,Xie K,Chen D,Yu B,Mao X,Yu J,Luo J,Zheng P,Luo Y,Yan H,He J

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the role of Cystatin C (Cys-C) in tumorigenesis and progression of prostate cancer (PCa), we retrospectively collected the clinical information from the records of 492 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 48 prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), and 173 PCa patients, whose disease was newly diagnosed a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang F,Li D,Di Y,Zhang Y,Zang Y,Ren J,Yan L,Zhou Z,Liu H,Xu Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Purkinje network is a specialized conduction system within the heart that ensures the proper activation of the ventricles to produce effective contraction. Its role during ventricular arrhythmias is less clear, but some experimental studies have suggested that the Purkinje network may significantly affect the gene...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu BR,Cherry EM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, the colistin has been thought to kill bacteria through membrane lysis. Here, we present an alternative mechanism that colistin induces rapid Paenibacillus polymyxa death through reactive oxygen species production. This significantly augments our understanding of the mechanism of colistin action, which is...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yu Z,Zhu Y,Qin W,Yin J,Qiu J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the joint effects of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of genes in the folic acid pathway on homocysteine (Hcy) metabolism. METHODS:Four hundred women with normal pregnancies were enrolled in this study. SNPs were identified by MassARRAY. Serum folic acid and Hcy concentration were me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liang S,Zhou Y,Wang H,Qian Y,Ma D,Tian W,Persaud-Sharma V,Yu C,Ren Y,Zhou S,Li X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Since the dawn of human history, foodborne diseases have been a problem for all societies, and it is an increasing public health issue worldwide. The objective of this study is to examine knowledge, practice, and attitude in food safety among college students in the city Gondar, northwest Ethiopia. Methods:...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Azanaw J,Dagne H,Andualem Z,Adane T

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:How to decrease intraoperative bleeding, shorten surgical time, and increase safety in spinal surgery is an important issue. Ultrasonic bone removers and FloSeal have been proven to increase safety, reduce the surgical duration, and decrease intraoperative bleeding in skull base surgery. Therefore, we aimed to compare...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen HT,Hsu CC,Lu ML,Chen SH,Chen JM,Wu RW

更新日期：2019-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:This research investigated the protective role of Leea macrophylla extract on CCl4-induced acute liver injury in rats. Different fractions of Leea macrophylla (Roxb.) crude extract were subjected to analysis for antioxidative effects. Rats were randomly divided into four groups as normal control, hepatic control, and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Akhter S,Rahman MA,Aklima J,Hasan MR,Chowdhury JM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Besides the pinpointing of individual disease-related genes, associating protein complexes to human inherited diseases is also of great importance, because a biological function usually arises from the cooperative behaviour of multiple proteins in a protein complex. Moreover, knowledge about disease-related protein co...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jacquemin T,Jiang R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe sepsis and septic shock are the primary causes of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), which is the most frequent cause of death in intensive care unit patients. Many pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), play a strategic role in septic syndrome. Continuous renal...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Servillo G,Vargas M,Pastore A,Procino A,Iannuzzi M,Capuano A,Memoli A,Riccio E,Memoli B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures (PHF) in osteoporotic bone of elderly patients is challenging. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome after percutaneous reduction and internal fixation of osteoporotic PHF in geriatric patients using the se...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bogner R,Ortmaier R,Moroder P,Karpik S,Wutte C,Lederer S,Auffarth A,Resch H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteinuria is an independent risk factor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (Shankland, 2006). Recent studies highlighted the mechanisms of podocyte injury and implications for potential treatment strategies in proteinuric kidney diseases (Zhang et al., 2012). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are cellular signals which ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen S,Meng XF,Zhang C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00