Blood Pressure Measurements with Different Currently Available Methods in Elderly Hypertensive Hospitalized Patients: A Real World Cross-Sectional Study.

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：: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：:Methylmercury, organic form of mercury, can increase the number of abnormal sperm and decrease sperm concentration and testosterone levels possibly due to the damage caused by reactive species to germ and Leydig cells. Maná-cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) is a native fruit from Amazon rich in iron, zinc, niacin, p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Frenedoso da Silva R,Missassi G,dos Santos Borges C,Silva de Paula E,Hornos Carneiro MF,Grotto D,Barbosa Junior F,De Grava Kempinas W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The use of modern family planning methods among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) is of public health importance in Ethiopia. Nationally, modern family planning method use remains as low as 35%. Understanding factors associated with the use of modern family planning methods may help to improve maternal...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mulatu T,Sintayehu Y,Dessie Y,Deressa M

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and physical fitness among preschool children. Methods:A total of 346 participants (201 boys and 145 girls) aged 3.5-5.5 years (M = 4.5 yr, SD = 0.47) from Shanghai, China, completed physical fitness assessments, including triceps ski...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fang H,Quan M,Zhou T,Sun S,Zhang J,Zhang H,Cao Z,Zhao G,Wang R,Chen P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on low carbon wastewater as the research object and using corncob as an external solid carbon source, the performance of corncob organic matter was assessed for its release potential, quantity of release, and safety of use. The effects of varying quantities of the solid carbon source on simultaneous nitrificatio...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang LQ,He PF,Wu D,Li SG,Huang YL,Huang YW,Wang DM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimuli responsive pH- and temperature-sensitive hydrogel drug delivery systems, as those based on N-isopropylacrylamide (NiPAAm) and itaconic acid (IA), have been attracting much of the attention of the scientific community nowadays, especially in the field of drug release. By adjusting comonomer composition, the mat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Milašinović N,Knežević-Jugović Z,Milosavljević N,Lučić Škorić M,Filipović J,Kalagasidis Krušić M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablative therapies have been utilized with increasing frequency for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus with and without dysplasia. Multiple modalities are available for topical ablation of the esophagus, but radiofrequency ablation (RFA) remains the most commonly used. There have been significant advances in techniq...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tuttle R,Nurkin SJ,Hochwald SN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most expedient unit of the human body is its cell. Encapsulated within the cell are many infinitesimal entities and molecules which are protected by a cell membrane. The proteins that are associated with this lipid based bilayer cell membrane are known as membrane proteins and are considered to play a significant ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Butt AH,Khan SA,Jamil H,Rasool N,Khan YD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apoptosis and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) are capable of hydrolysing components of the extracellular matrix and weakening the fetal membranes which leads to eventual rupture, a key process of human parturition. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supracervical apposition and spontaneous...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chai M,Walker SP,Riley C,Rice GE,Permezel M,Lappas M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the first most common neurodegenerative disease. Despite a large amount of research, the pathogenetic mechanism of AD has not yet been clarified. The two hallmarks of the pathology of AD are the extracellular senile plaques (SPs) of aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptide and the accumulation ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ou JR,Tan MS,Xie AM,Yu JT,Tan L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical chemokine receptors (ACKRs) are a subclass of G protein-coupled receptors characterized by promiscuity of ligand binding and an obvious inability to signal after ligand binding. Although some discoveries regarding this family in Homo sapiens and other species have been reported in some studies, the evolution ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan L,Lv J,Zhang Z,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the role of gender as a potential predictor of health behaviour and potential moderator of the relationship between emotional intelligence and health behaviour. This cross-sectional study included 1214 students (597 males and 617 females). Data were collected using the Schutte Self-Report Inven...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malinauskas R,Dumciene A,Sipaviciene S,Malinauskiene V

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. The aim of the study is to detect the prevalence and the characteristics of infraorbital canal and Haller's cells on panoramic radiography of edentulous patients. Methods. The study group comprised 291 panoramic radiographs of edentulous patients. Radiographs were interpreted for the visibility and charact...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yesilova E,Bayrakdar IS

更新日期：2018-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2013/783690.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ebrahimi Nigjeh S,Yusoff FM,Alitheen NB,Pirozyan MR,Keong YS,Omar AR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the expression of and the relationship between CD44V6, CDH11, and β-catenin. The expression of these cell adhesion molecules was detected in 90 osteosarcoma and 20 osteochondroma specimens using immunohistochemistry. Associations between these parameters and clinicopathological data were al...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Deng Z,Niu G,Cai L,Wei R,Zhao X

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in blood, urine, and drinking water as well as the health implications on 100 residents in an urban and a rural community. Results showed the blood As, urinary Cd, DNA damage, and water As and Cs were significantly (P...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zailina H,Najibah H,Aiezzati AN,Praveena SM,Patimah I

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between oxidative stress and miRNA changes in placenta as a potential mechanism involved in preeclampsia (PE) is not fully elucidated. We investigated the impact of oxidative stress on miRNAs and mRNA expression profiles of genes associated with PE in villous 3A first trimester trophoblast cells expos...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cross CE,Tolba MF,Rondelli CM,Xu M,Abdel-Rahman SZ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of obstruction on renal function are the consequence of many factors that profoundly alter all components of glomerular function. Besides the acute effects on glomerular filtration rate and tubule function, a chronic obstruction induces tubular and interstitial injury that results from the activation of di...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lucarelli G,Mancini V,Galleggiante V,Rutigliano M,Vavallo A,Battaglia M,Ditonno P

更新日期：2014-01-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the histopathological differences after varicocele repair in testicular tissue in males with nonobstructive azoospermia. METHODS:Between 2009 and 2014, 45 men with complete azoospermia and palpable varicocele, presenting with primary infertility of at least 1 year, undergoing varicocele repair a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ustuner M,Yilmaz H,Yavuz U,Ciftci S,Saribacak A,Aynur BS,Yasar H,Culha MM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal parasitic infection mainly caused by Strongyloides stercoralis. Although it is a predominant parasite in tropics and subtropics where sanitation and hygiene are poorly practiced, the true prevalence of strongyloidiasis is not known due to low-sensitivity diagnostic methods. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hailu T,Nibret E,Amor A,Munshea A

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:Little is known about the association between cancer antigen 125 (MUC16/CA125) concentrations and tumor diameter of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and low AFP levels. To fill this gap in our knowledge, we conducted a retrospective study of 427 patients with HCC with AFP ≤200 ng/mL who underwent R0 res...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou S,Wang Z,Li M,Wu L

更新日期：2019-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between socioeconomic position (SEP) and population health is contextual. This study identifies the determinants of SEP producing health inequalities in the Latvian population. We also estimate the proportional contribution of different socioeconomic strata- (SES-) related determinants in Latvian heal...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Berķe-Berga A,Paul P,Valtonen H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study is to explore the potential pathogenesis of juvenile dermatomyositis by bioinformatics analysis of gene chips, which would screen the hub genes, identify potential biomarkers, and reveal the development mechanism of juvenile dermatomyositis. Material and Methods:We retrieved juvenile de...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Qiu CC,Su QS,Zhu SY,Liu RC

更新日期：2019-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Statins are commonly used in the secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. Studies have shown that the rate of statin use is low among patients with coronary artery disease. In this study, we aimed to investigate the reasons for poor patient compliance with statin treatment. Methods:A total of 504 pa...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ozkan B,Örsçelik Ö,Uyar H,Ballı M,Güçer E,Aslan O,Temel G,Çelik A,Türkay Özcan İ

更新日期：2018-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of in vitro metabolism data to predict human clearance has become more significant in the current prediction of large scale drug clearance for all the drugs. The relevant information (in vitro metabolism data and in vivo human clearance values) of thirty-five drugs that satisfied the entry criteria of probe dr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang L,Chiang C,Liang H,Wu H,Feng W,Quinney SK,Li J,Li L

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a complex disease, resulting from proliferation of differentially arrested immature T cells. The molecular mechanisms and the genes involved in the generation of T-ALL remain largely undefined. In this study, we propose a set of genes to differentiate individuals with T-A...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Maiorov EG,Keskin O,Ng OH,Ozbek U,Gursoy A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver transplantation is the best treatment option for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cirrhosis, fulminant liver failure, and end-stage liver diseases. Even though advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care have improved postoperative outcomes, perioperative cardiovascular complications are a ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Choi JM,Kong YG,Kang JW,Kim YK

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00