Influence of Acquisition Time on MR Image Quality Estimated with Nonparametric Measures Based on Texture Features.

abstract：:Cancer treatment is undergoing a significant revolution from "one-size-fits-all" cytotoxic therapies to tailored approaches that precisely target molecular alterations. Precision strategies for drug development and patient stratification, based on the molecular features of tumors, are the next logical step in a long h...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Coyle KM,Boudreau JE,Marcato P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Infection and apoptosis are combined triggers for inflammation in dental tissues. Octamer-binding transcription factor 4-B1 (OCT4B1), a novel spliced variant of OCT4 family, could respond to the cellular stress and possess antiapoptotic property. However, its specific role in dental pulpitis remains unkn...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu L,Huang R,Yang R,Wei X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed at investigating the changes in the degree of weight support loaded on the cane and paretic-side lower limb muscle activation according to the types of cane and cane-supported gait using a weight-support feedback cane (WSFC). Eleven hemiparetic stroke patients were recruited from a local rehabilit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Choi EP,Yang SJ,Jung AH,Na HS,Kim YO,Cho KH

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in the environment and exist as an important cause of pulmonary infections in humans. Pulmonary involvement is the most common disease manifestation of NTM and the incidence of NTM is growing in North America. Susceptibility to NTM infection is incompletely understood; ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mirsaeidi M,Farshidpour M,Allen MB,Ebrahimi G,Falkinham JO

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral mucosa is an attractive region for the local and systemic application of many drugs. Oral mucoadhesive films are preferred for their prolonged time of residence, the improved bioavailability of the drug they contain, their painless application, their protection against lesions, and their nonirritating properties....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Landová H,Vetchý D,Gajdziok J,Doležel P,Muselík J,Dvořáčková K,Jekl V,Hauptman K,Knotek Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To explore the effects of depression on cardiac autonomic nerve function and related metabolic pathways, the heart rate variability (HRV) and urinary differential metabolites were detected on the college students with depression. Methods:12 female freshmen with depression were filtered by the Beck Depression I...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao S,Chi A,Yan J,Yao C

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The neural dysfunction is triggered by cellular and molecular events that provoke neurotoxicity and neural death. Currently, neurodegenerative diseases are increasingly common, and available treatments are focused on relieving symptoms. Based on the above, in this review we describe the participation of vitexin in the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lima LKF,Pereira SKS,Junior RDSS,Santos FPDS,Nascimento AS,Feitosa CM,Figuerêdo JS,Cavalcante ADN,Araújo ECDC,Rai M

更新日期：2018-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The uncertain position of lung tumor during radiotherapy compromises the treatment effect. To effectively control respiratory motion during radiotherapy of lung cancer without any side effects, a novel control scheme, hypnosis, has been introduced in lung cancer treatment. In order to verify the suggested method, six ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li R,Deng J,Xie Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recombinant catalase-peroxidase HPI from E. coli was used as an alternative enzyme in polymerization reactions for the production of (-) epicatechin oligomers and their biological activity was characterized. The enzyme was prepared in two forms: a purified and an immobilized form. Both were tested for their activi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Di Gennaro P,Sabatini V,Fallarini S,Pagliarin R,Sello G

更新日期：2018-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The objective was to study the risk and protective factors involved in retinal vascular development of preterm infants with retinopathy of prematurity. Methods:Between 2000 and 2017, 185 preterm infants were included in the protocol for retinopathy of prematurity. Risk factors associated with speed of retina...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Solans Pérez de Larraya AM,Ortega Molina JM,Uberos Fernández J,González Ramírez AR,García Serrano JL

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Human diseases are abnormal medical conditions in which multiple biological components are complicatedly involved. Nevertheless, most contributions of research have been made with a single type of genetic data such as Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) or Copy Number Variation (CNV). Furthermore, epigenetic modifica...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kang M,Kim DC,Liu C,Gao J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presented the analysis of free-breathing lung tumor motion characteristics using GE 4DCT and Varian RPM systems. Tumor respiratory movement was found to be associated with GTV size, the superior-inferior tumor location in the lung, and the attachment degree to rigid structure (e.g., chest wall, vertebrae, o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang Y,Bao Y,Zhang L,Fan W,He H,Sun ZW,Hu X,Huang SM,Chen M,Deng XW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy microanalysis (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Archimedes' Principle were used to determine the characteristics of inorganic filler particles in five dental alginates, including Cavex ColorChange (C), Hydrogum 5 (H5), Hydrogum (H), Orthoprint (O), and Jeltrate Plus (J...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guiraldo RD,Berger SB,Consani RL,Consani S,de Carvalho RV,Lopes MB,Meneghel LL,da Silva FB,Sinhoreti MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares the effects of team-sport training, for sedentary men with lifestyle diseases, with fitness training in a pragmatic set-up in a community health centre (CHC). Thirty-two men in the fitness group (FiG) and 36 men in the team-sport group (TsG) completed the training and trained for 60-90 min, two tim...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Møller TK,Nielsen TT,Andersen R,Lundager I,Hansen HF,Ottesen L,Krustrup P,Randers MB

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) of the living human cornea offers the ability to perform repeated imaging without tissue damage. Studies using corneal IVCM have led to significant contributions to scientific and clinical knowledge of the living cornea in health and pathological states. Recently the application of c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang EF,Misra SL,Patel DV

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gender affirmation surgery remains one of the greatest challenges in transgender medicine. In recent years, there have been continuous discussions on bioethical aspects in the treatment of persons with gender dysphoria. Gender reassignment is a difficult process, including not only hormonal treatment with possible sur...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bizic MR,Jeftovic M,Pusica S,Stojanovic B,Duisin D,Vujovic S,Rakic V,Djordjevic ML

更新日期：2018-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are considered one of the most common health issues in working population and have a high social and economic impact. This study is aimed at determining the MSD patterns and associated risk factors among higher education academicians in Saudi Arabia. Methods:A cross-sectiona...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Algarni FS,Kachanathu SJ,AlAbdulwahab SS

更新日期：2020-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although sleeve gastrectomy results in good weight loss and metabolic improvements, it is an irreversible procedure. Therefore, we attempted to assess the possibility of creating a sleeved stomach without resection. Material and Methods. A total of 22 male Sprague-Dawley rats with type 2 diabetes were random...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang W,Widjaja J,Yao L,Shao Y,Zhu X,Li C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proper methylation status of histones is essential for appropriate cell lineage and organogenesis. EZH2, a methyltransferase catalyzing H3K27me3, has been abundantly studied in human and mouse embryonic development. The pig is an increasing important animal model for molecular study and pharmaceutical research. Ho...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tan B,Hong L,Qiao J,Zhou J,Xing P,Yan G,Zheng E,Cai G,Huang S,Wu Z,Gu T

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) effects on unresponsive thin (<7 mm) endometrium in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). We included thirty-seven subjects who had thin unresponsive endometrium on the day of triggering ovulation. These patients also failed ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kunicki M,Łukaszuk K,Woclawek-Potocka I,Liss J,Kulwikowska P,Szczyptańska J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), a marker of vascular inflammation, is associated with cardiovascular disease. This prospective study of an inception cohort aimed to investigate whether the level of Lp-PLA2 is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Södergren A,Karp K,Bengtsson C,Möller B,Rantapää-Dahlqvist S,Wållberg-Jonsson S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal metabolism is another cancer hallmark. The two most characterized altered metabolic pathways are high rates of glycolysis and glutaminolysis, which are natural targets for cancer therapy. Currently, a number of newer compounds to block glycolysis and glutaminolysis are being developed; nevertheless, lonidamin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cervantes-Madrid D,Romero Y,Dueñas-González A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Feature selection has become the essential step in biomarker discovery from high-dimensional genomics data. It is recognized that different feature selection techniques may result in different set of biomarkers, that is, different groups of genes highly correlated to a given pathological condition, but few direct comp...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dessì N,Pascariello E,Pes B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein phosphorylation is one of the most widespread regulatory mechanisms in eukaryotes. Over the past decade, phosphorylation site prediction has emerged as an important problem in the field of bioinformatics. Here, we report a new method, termed Random Forest-based Phosphosite predictor 2.0 (RF-Phos 2.0), to predi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ismail HD,Jones A,Kim JH,Newman RH,Kc DB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeting nanoparticles by conjugating various specific ligands has shown potential therapeutic efficacy in nanomedicine. However, poor penetration of antitumor drugs into solid tumors remains a major obstacle. Here, we describe a targeting strategy for antitumor drug delivery by conjugating a crosslinked multilamella...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu Y,Ji M,Wong MK,Joo KI,Wang P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:It is well known that interstitial photodynamic therapy (iPDT) of large tumors requires effective planning to ensure efficient delivery of therapeutic dose to the target tumors. This should be achieved in parallel with minimal damage to the nearby intact tissues. To that end, clinical iPDT can be attained using...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ismael FS,Amasha H,Bachir W

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the iontophoretic delivery of lidocaine hydrochloride through porcine skin and to compare the effects of modulated alternating and direct current iontophoresis. Continuous and modulated iontophoresis was applied for one hour and two hours (0-1 h and 4-5th h) using a 1% w/...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bhatia G,Banga AK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The kaya business is known to pose significant health-related risks to female migrants. This study sought to explore the health-related concerns of female head porters in the Mallam Atta market, Accra, Ghana. Methods:A qualitative study was conducted in which twenty female head porters at the Mallam Atta ma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nyarko SH,Tahiru AM

更新日期：2018-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The study aimed to compare the accuracy of different methods of data acquisition and data reconstruction and to assess their usefulness for 3D printing of tooth replicas. Methods:3-dimensional models of molar and canine teeth obtain utilizing CBCT examination with different protocols, and optical scanning w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kulczyk T,Rychlik M,Lorkiewicz-Muszyńska D,Abreu-Głowacka M,Czajka-Jakubowska A,Przystańska A

更新日期：2019-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In patients with reduced systolic function, the natriuretic peptide system affects heart failure (HF) progression, but the expression of key activating (corin) and degrading enzymes (neprilysin) is not well understood. Methods and Results:This pilot study (n=48) compared plasma levels of corin, neprilysin, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zaidi SS,Ward RD,Ramanathan K,Yu X,Gladysheva IP,Reed GL

更新日期：2018-07-26 00:00:00