Speed of Retinal Vascularization in Retinopathy of Prematurity: Risk and Protective Factors.

abstract：Background:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by sacroiliitis and spinal rigidity of the axial joints. The role of oxidative stress and increased proinflammatory cytokines is well documented in AS pathogenesis. Punicalagin (2,3-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-gallagyl-D-glucose), an ellagi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Feng X,Yang Q,Wang C,Tong W,Xu W

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The similarity-based retrieval of lung nodule computed tomography (CT) images is an important task in the computer-aided diagnosis of lung lesions. It can provide similar clinical cases for physicians and help them make reliable clinical diagnostic decisions. However, when handling large-scale lung images with a gener...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan L,Qiang Y,Yuan J,Wu L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hepatitis B virus-associated acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ALCF) is a complicated syndrome with extremely high short-term mortality. The artificial liver support system (ALSS) may improve the liver function for patients with HBV-ACLF, but the data on its short-term outcomes are insufficient in China. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xiao LL,Xu XW,Huang KZ,Zhao YL,Zhang LJ,Li LJ

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to a transitional state between normal aging and dementia and is a syndrome with cognitive decline greater than expected for an individual's age and educational level. As a subtype of MCI, amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) most often leads to Alzheimer's disease. This stu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao Z,Lu J,Jia X,Chao W,Han Y,Jia J,Li K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute nonspecific, or primary, mesenteric lymphadenitis is a self-limiting inflammatory condition affecting the mesenteric lymph nodes, whose presentation mimics appendicitis or intussusception. It typically occurs in children, adolescents, and young adults. White blood count and C-reactive protein are of limited usef...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Helbling R,Conficconi E,Wyttenbach M,Benetti C,Simonetti GD,Bianchetti MG,Hamitaga F,Lava SA,Fossali EF,Milani GP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent form of oral cancer. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and p53 are associated with a variety of human cancers, but their expression and interaction in OSCC have not been fully explored. In this study, we investigated the expression of iNOS and p53 in OSCC ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang L,Wang Y,Guo L,Wang L,Chen W,Shi B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Destruction of extracellular matrix (ECM) is one of the basic steps of tumor invasion and metastasis. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 9, a kind of zinc-ion-dependent endopeptidase, can degrade almost all protein components in the ECM, destroy the histological barrier of tumor cell invasion, and play a key role in tumor...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wen J,Yin P,Li L,Kang G,Ning G,Cao Y,Gao F,Su Y,Wu Y,Zhang X

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi infection. Besides the host-related factors, such as immune response and genetic background, the parasite, strain, and occurrences of reinfection episodes, may influence disease outcome. Our results demonstrate that both the primary infection and the reinfection with the C...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Reis Machado J,Silva MV,Borges DC,da Silva CA,Ramirez LE,dos Reis MA,Castellano LR,Rodrigues V,Rodrigues DB

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TAL effectors (TALEs) contain a modular DNA-binding domain that is composed of tandem repeats. In all naturally occurring TALEs, the end of tandem repeats is invariantly a truncated half repeat. To investigate the potential role of the last half repeat in TALEs, we performed comparative molecular dynamics simulations ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wan H,Chang S,Hu JP,Tian XH,Wang MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methadone remains the most common form of pharmacological therapy for opioid dependence; however, there is a lack of explanation for the reports of its relatively low success rate in achieving complete abstinence. One hypothesis is that in vivo binding of methadone to the plasma glycoprotein alpha-1-acid glycoprotein ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Behan JL,Cruickshank YE,Matthews-Smith G,Bruce M,Smith KD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics are among the most counterfeited anti-infectious medicines in developing countries. Amoxicillin is one of the commonly prescribed, affordable, and easily accessible antibiotic in Kenya. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic hence commonly used in chemotherapy. This study sought to determine the quality and ide...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Koech LC,Irungu BN,Ng'ang'a MM,Ondicho JM,Keter LK

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in genes encoding isocitrate dehydrogenase isoforms 1 (IDH1) and 2 (IDH2) have been associated with good prognosis for patients with brain neoplasias and have been commonly found together with mutated TP53 gene. To determine the prevalence of IDH1, IDH2, and TP53 mutations and their impact on overall surviva...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Stancheva G,Goranova T,Laleva M,Kamenova M,Mitkova A,Velinov N,Poptodorov G,Mitev V,Kaneva R,Gabrovsky N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination antiemetic regimens targeting multiple molecular pathways associated with emesis have become the standard of care for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) related to highly and moderately emetogenic chemotherapies. Antiemetic consensus guidelines from several professional societies...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hesketh PJ,Aapro M,Jordan K,Schwartzberg L,Bosnjak S,Rugo H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:In this study, we examined whether the associations between working hours, job satisfaction, and work-life balance are mediated by occupational stress. In addition, we tested whether perceived time control helps moderate the effects of working hours and occupational stress. Methodology:Questionnaires were admi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hsu YY,Bai CH,Yang CM,Huang YC,Lin TT,Lin CH

更新日期：2019-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Mortierella sp. has been known to produce polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as GLA and AA under normal growth medium conditions. Similarly, under the stress condition, this fungus produces EPA and DHA in their mycelial biomass. Among the 67 soil samples screened from the Western Ghats of India, 11 Mortierella i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Vadivelan G,Venkateswaran G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Limitations in breeding source reduction practices, development of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes, and ill effects of chemical controlling methods on human and ecosystem health have motivated Sri Lankan authorities working for dengue control to seek for alternative, ecofriendly, and sustainable appro...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Samanmali C,Udayanga L,Ranathunge T,Perera SJ,Hapugoda M,Weliwitiya C

更新日期：2018-12-03 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the value of ecological momentary assessment in evaluating physical activity among children, adolescents, and adults. It also determines whether ecological momentary assessment fulfills the criteria of validity, reliability, objectivity, norms, and standardization appli...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Marszalek J,Morgulec-Adamowicz N,Rutkowska I,Kosmol A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. It has been suggested that, during pregnancy, endometriosis can cause a variety of disease-related complications. Objectives. The purpose of the study was to find out if women with histologically confirmed endometriosis do have a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcome and if they suffer from a higher rat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Allerstorfer C,Oppelt P,Enzelsberger SH,Shamiyeh A,Schimetta W,Shebl OJ,Mayer RB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of UC in Bahia, a Brazilian state, and to identify the variables associated with extensive colitis, steroid therapy, immunosuppression, and colectomy. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study UC patients were interviewed, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： da Silva BC,Lyra AC,Mendes CM,Ribeiro CP,Lisboa SR,de Souza MT,Portela RC,Santana GO

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective and quantitative analysis of longitudinal single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images are significant for the treatment monitoring of brain disorders. Therefore, a computer aided analysis (CAA) method is introduced to extract a change-rate map (CRM) as a parametric image for quantifying the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng X,Wei W,Huang Q,Song S,Wan J,Huang G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Second-line antituberculosis drugs (SLDs) are used for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Prolonged delays before confirming MDR-TB with drug susceptibility testing (DST) could result in transmission of drug-resistant strains and inappropriate use of SLDs, thereby increasing the risk of ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen Y,Yuan Z,Shen X,Wu J,Wu Z,Xu B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of probiotic bacteria for health benefit has rapidly expanded in recent years, with a global market worth $32.6 billion predicted by 2014. The oral administration of most of the probiotics results in the lack of ability to survive in a high proportion of the harsh conditions of acidity and bile conc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Solanki HK,Pawar DD,Shah DA,Prajapati VD,Jani GK,Mulla AM,Thakar PM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteomyelitis is a severe orthopaedic complication which is difficult to diagnose and treat. Previous experimental studies mainly focussed on evaluating osteomyelitis in the presence of an implant or used a sclerosing agent to promote infection onset. In contrast, we focused on the longitudinal assessment ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Odekerken JC,Walenkamp GH,Brans BT,Welting TJ,Arts JJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of multitargeting drugs is an emerging trend in cancer research. To promote further development and clinical application of multitargeting drugs, this research was performed. MTT assay and flow cytometry of Annexin V/propidium iodide staining were used to confirm the proapoptotic efficacy of a novel co...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng H,Liang G,Chen Y,Lin S,Liu W,Fang Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetabular fractures involving predominantly the anterior column associated with a disruption of the quadrilateral surface can be treated with instrumentation implementing the stabilization of the quadrilateral surface. The recently introduced suprapectineal quadrilateral buttress plate is specifically designed to pre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Egli RJ,Keel MJB,Cullmann JL,Bastian JD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. Atherosclerosis is a diseased condition of blood vessel. It causes partial blockage in lumen of vessel and affects hemodynamic of localized flowing blood. Complex geometries like region of bifurcation also affects hemodynamic to a larger extent. Complexity further increases in presence of stenoses at region o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bit A,Ghagare D,Rizvanov AA,Chattopadhyay H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the mechanisms by which andrographolide inhibits gastric cancer cell proliferation and metastasis, we employed the gastric cell line SGC7901 to investigate the anticancer effects of andrographolide. The cell survival ratio, cell migration and invasion, cell cycle, apoptosis, and matrix metalloproteinase act...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dai L,Wang G,Pan W

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic fibrosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hepatic fibrosis is usually associated with chronic liver diseases caused by infection, drugs, metabolic disorders, or autoimmune imbalances. Effective clinical therapies are still lacking. Autophagy is a cellular process that degrades damaged o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song Y,Zhao Y,Wang F,Tao L,Xiao J,Yang C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resveratrol has recently been used as a supplemental treatment for several neurological and nonneurological diseases. It is not known whether resveratrol has neuroprotective effect on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To assess the effect of resveratrol on the disease, we tested this agent on an ALS model of SOD1(G...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song L,Chen L,Zhang X,Li J,Le W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00