Recent Advances in HBV Reactivation Research.

abstract：:This study documented the population dynamics of Biomphalaria and associated natural infections with digenetic trematodes, along the shores of Lake Albert and Lake Victoria, recording local physicochemical factors. Over a two-and-a-half-year study period with monthly sampling, physicochemical factors were measured at ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rowel C,Fred B,Betson M,Sousa-Figueiredo JC,Kabatereine NB,Stothard JR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that many modifications occur with the increase of oxidative stress during storage in erythrocytes. In order to delay these negative changes, we evaluated whether the addition of substances likely to protect antioxidant capacity in stored blood would be useful. Therefore, we investigated the effec...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huyut Z,Şekeroğlu MR,Balahoroğlu R,Karakoyun T,Çokluk E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcal food-borne disease (SFD) is one of the most common food-borne diseases worldwide resulting from the contamination of food by preformed S. aureus enterotoxins. It is one of the most common causes of reported food-borne diseases in the United States. Although several Staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) have...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kadariya J,Smith TC,Thapaliya D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the capacity of biofilm formation of atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (aEPEC) strains on abiotic and biotic surfaces. Ninety-one aEPEC strains, isolated from feces of children with diarrhea, were analyzed by the crystal violet (CV) assay on an abiotic surface after 24 h...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Culler HF,Mota CM,Abe CM,Elias WP,Sircili MP,Franzolin MR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Central systolic blood pressure (CSBP) has prognostic significance and simplified devices for its estimation have been introduced recently. The aim of this study was to assess the achievement of the target CSBP in treated hypertensive patients. Subjects and Methods. One hundred patients with well-controlle...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bulas J,Potočárová M,Murín J,Kozlíková K,Luha J,Čaprnda M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonlinear contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging schemes strive to suppress tissue signals in order to better visualize nonlinear signals from blood-pooling ultrasound contrast agents. Because tissue does not generate a subharmonic response (i.e., signal at half the transmit frequency), subharmonic imaging has been prop...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Eisenbrey JR,Sridharan A,Liu JB,Forsberg F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proper functioning of a hospital computer system is an arduous work for managers and staff. However, inconsistent policies are frequent and can produce enormous problems, such as stolen information, frequent failures, and loss of the entire or part of the hospital data. This paper presents a new method named EMRlo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Martínez Monterrubio SM,Frausto Solis J,Monroy Borja R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The receptor of advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and its ligands are linked to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD), and circulating soluble receptor of advanced glycation end products (sRAGE), reflecting the RAGE activity, is suggested as a potential biomarker. Elevated sRAGE levels are reported in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jensen LJ,Flyvbjerg A,Bjerre M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate, at a laboratory scale, the ability of this microorganism to grow in seawater and bioaccumulate in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) maintained in constantly aerated tanks, containing twenty litres of artificial seawater. Three concentrations of A. butzleri LMG 10828(T) were tes...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ottaviani D,Chierichetti S,Rocchegiani E,Bartolini C,Masini L,Santarelli S,Leoni F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely interconnected conditions both leading to high cardiovascular risk. Inactivity is frequent and physical activity programs remain difficult in these patients. We investigated the acute feasibility of two neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) modalit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Vivodtzev I,Maffiuletti NA,Borel AL,Grangier A,Wuyam B,Tamisier R,Pépin JL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the results of an ethnobotanical survey on the use of medicinal plants by community healers "Hampiyachakkuna" in the San Lucas Parish, province of Loja, Ecuador. A particular ethnic group, the indigenous Saraguros, inhabits this region. This study reports 183 plant species used in 75 different curat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Andrade JM,Lucero Mosquera H,Armijos C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. To investigate the potential association of a set of serum cytokines with the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods. A total of 201 patients who underwent coronary angiography for chest discomfort were enrolled. The concentrations of serum IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-9, and IL-17...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Min X,Lu M,Tu S,Wang X,Zhou C,Wang S,Pang S,Qian J,Ge Y,Guo Y,Xu D,Cao K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although binge drinking prevalence and correlates among young people have been extensively studied in the USA and Northern Europe, less is known for Southern Europe countries with relatively healthier drinking cultures. OBJECTIVE:We aimed at analyzing prevalence and correlates of binge drinking in a represe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bartoli F,Carretta D,Crocamo C,Schivalocchi A,Brambilla G,Clerici M,Carrà G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to assess the prevalence of hospitalization for endometriosis in the general population in France and in each French region and to describe temporal trends, rehospitalization rates, and prevalence of the different types of endometriosis. The analyses were carried out on French hospital discharge data and cove...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： von Theobald P,Cottenet J,Iacobelli S,Quantin C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Panax ginseng Meyer, a valuable medicinal plant, is severely threatened by rusty root, a condition that greatly affects its yield and quality. Studies investigating the relationship between soil microbial community composition and rusty roots are vital for the production of high-quality ginseng. Here, high-throughput ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wei X,Wang X,Cao P,Gao Z,Chen AJ,Han J

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:We compared the prostate cancer (PCa) detection rates of targeted biopsy (TB) and saturation biopsy (SB) in patients with previous negative biopsy and the accuracy of TB and SB stratified by different serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. Materials and Methods:Overall 185 patients were enrolled. In t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chang CH,Chiu HC,Lin WC,Ho TL,Chang H,Chang YH,Huang CP,Wu HC,Yang CR,Hsieh PF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a paucity of a biological large animal model of myocardial infarction (MI). We hypothesized that, using autologous-aggregated platelets, we could create an ovine model that was reproducible and more closely mimicked the pathophysiology of MI. METHODS:Mepacrine stained autologous platelets from male ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Spata T,Bobek D,Whitson BA,Parthasarathy S,Mohler PJ,Higgins RS,Kilic A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease complicates only 0.01% of all pregnancies. For this reason, more exhaustive data on the management of such cases is lacking. Even guidelines on management of cardiovascular disease in pregnant women are scarce focusing mainly on acute myocardial infarction. This is a complex issue involving tho...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Janion-Sadowska A,Sadowski M,Kurzawski J,Zandecki L,Janion M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The use of blue light-emitting devices (smartphones, tablets, and laptops) at bedtime has negative effects on sleep due to light stimulation and/or problematic excessive use. We aimed to evaluate, among young medical students, if the perception of sleep disturbances due to bedtime use of these devices is c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jniene A,Errguig L,El Hangouche AJ,Rkain H,Aboudrar S,El Ftouh M,Dakka T

更新日期：2019-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：:cir-ITCH, a well-known tumor-suppressive circular RNA, plays a critical role in different cancers. However, its expression and functional role in prostate cancer (PCa) are unclear. Herein, we explored the potential mechanism and tumor-inhibiting role of cir-ITCH in PCa. Using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain rea...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li S,Yu C,Zhang Y,Liu J,Jia Y,Sun F,Zhang P,Li J,Guo L,Xiao H,Gao F,Deng X,Cai Z,Cai J

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports of retinal stem cells being present in several locations of the adult eye have sparked great hopes that they may be used to treat the millions of people worldwide who suffer from blindness as a result of retinal disease or injury. A population of proliferative cells derived from the ciliary body epithel...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Frøen R,Johnsen EO,Nicolaissen B,Facskó A,Petrovski G,Moe MC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common debilitating disorders among the elderly population. At present, there is no definite cure for the underlying causes of OA. However, adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) in the form of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) may offer an alternative at this time. ADSCs are on...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pak J,Lee JH,Kartolo WA,Lee SH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2015/587135.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Macià A,Herreros J,Martí RM,Cantí C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The poor long-term adherence is known to affect the efficacy of allergen immunotherapy (AIT). In the case of injection AIT (SCIT), one of the main determinants is the inconvenience for patients to undergo prolonged build-up phases. Thus, simplifying the time schedule of the induction protocol could be ef...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Caruso C,Bramé B,Bagnasco D,Cocconcelli A,Ortolani V,Pravettoni V,Scarpa S,Zisa G,Passalacqua G,Colantuono S

更新日期：2020-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze periprocedural and mid-term effect of clopidogrel on platelet function using the VerifyNow P2Y12 point-of-care assay in patients undergoing TAVI. Platelet reactivity was measured at the beginning of the procedure after 300 mg clopidogrel bolus administration and during the follow-u...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tousek P,Kocka V,Sulzenko J,Bednar F,Linkova H,Widimsky P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) using warmed and nonwarmed miriplatin for hepatocellular carcinoma. Eighty patients (117 nodules), treated between January 2010 and June 2013, were evaluated. Thirty-two and 85 nodules were treated with non...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yasui D,Murata S,Onozawa S,Mine T,Ueda T,Sugihara F,Kawamoto C,Uchida E,Kumita S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rising global incidence of obesity cannot be fully explained within the context of traditional risk factors such as an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, aging, or genetics. Adipose tissue is an endocrine as well as a metabolic organ that may be susceptible to disruption by environmental estrogenic chemicals. Si...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Doke M,Avecilla V,Felty Q

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular epidemiology has revealed that Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), formerly regarded as highly conserved species, displays a considerable degree of genetic variability that can influence the outcome of the disease as well as the innate and adaptive immune response. Recent studies have demonstrated that Mtb fam...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Schierloh P,Klepp L,Vazquez C,Rocha RV,Blanco FC,Balboa L,López B,Ritacco V,Bigi F,Sasiain Mdel C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to determine the anti-inflammatory effect of IFN-τ on endometritis using a mouse model of S. aureus-induced endometritis and to elucidate the mechanism of action underlying these effects. In the present study, the effect of IFN-τ on S. aureus growth was monitored by turbidimeter at 600...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Z,Guo Y,Liu Y,Li C,Guo M,Deng G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation significantly contributes to the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to characterize Danggui Buxue Tang (DBT) renoprotection and relationship with NOD-like receptors family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome expression in rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang L,Ma J,Guo C,Chen C,Yin Z,Zhang X,Chen X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00