Polymorphisms in the Osteopontin Are Associated with Susceptibility to Ankylosing Spondylitis in a Han Chinese Population.

abstract：:Muscular dystrophies (MDs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases, caused by mutations in different components of sarcolemma, extracellular matrix, or enzymes. Inflammation and innate or adaptive immune response activation are prominent features of MDs. Various therapies under development are directed toward rescuing t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Farini A,Sitzia C,Erratico S,Meregalli M,Torrente Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Each year, hundreds of millions of people travel across international borders or even oceans, and up to 230 million may remain for long periods. Among these, 3-5 million settle permanently in their new homes, with about 1 million migrating permanently to the United States of America. This may result in transport of pa...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Smith Darr J,Conn DB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Epidemiological studies have shown a correlation between periodontal disease (PD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). However, the results have been inconsistent, and no relevant meta-analysis has been performed on this topic. Hence, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate whether the two diseases ar...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lv X,Li W,Fang Z,Xue X,Pan C

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolomics in maternal-fetal medicine is still an "embryonic" science. However, there is already an increasing interest in metabolome of normal and complicated pregnancies, and neonatal outcomes. Tissues used for metabolomics interrogations of pregnant women, fetuses and newborns are amniotic fluid, blood, plasma, c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fanos V,Atzori L,Makarenko K,Melis GB,Ferrazzi E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To analyze retrospectively the clinical efficacy and safety for patients treated with fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) using volumetric modulated arc therapy. Methods:Between 2016 and 2017, 46 patients with solitary brain metastasis who underwent FSRT consisting of 25-40 Gy/5 fractions were r...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou C,Xia Y,Huang P,Guan L,Shen X,Hao D,Chen M,Ren H,Lian L,Yin H

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2020/5901962.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hsu CC,Ko JY,Lin CL,Hsu HC,Chen HT,Lin CC,Kuo SJ

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the antitumor effect of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α short hairpin RNA (HIF-1α shRNA) delivered by ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD) and transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) on rats with hepatic cancer. After the models of transplantation hepatoma were established, Wistar rats were rand...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liao Y,Luo H,He Z,Kuang Y,Chen P,Zhang X,Chen J,Wen Q,Xie Y,Ding S

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To analyze the keratectasia area (KEA) shown in corneal topography before and after corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with progressive keratoconus (KC) and figure out whether KEA is appropriate for evaluating the effect of CXL. Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted in 34 eyes from 24 progressive...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang J,Li Z,Zhang H,Gao N,Mu G

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:India is highly endemic to malaria with prevalence of all five species of human malaria parasites of Plasmodium genus. India is set for malaria elimination by 2030. Since cases of mixed Plasmodium species infections remain usually undetected but cause huge disease burden, in order to understand the distributional prev...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Singh US,Siwal N,Pande V,Das A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether P. acnes could induce disc degeneration and Modic changes when inoculated into the discs of rabbits. METHOD:A wild-type strain of P. acnes isolated from a patient associated with Modic change and disc degeneration was inoculated into the intervertebral discs of rabbits. Meanwhile, S. aur...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen Z,Zheng Y,Yuan Y,Jiao Y,Xiao J,Zhou Z,Cao P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) features chronic inflammatory reactions of both intra- and extrapulmonary nature. Moreover, COPD is associated with abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism in patients, which influences the prognosis and chronicity of this disease. Abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism are al...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Lu Y,Li N,Li P,Wang Z,Ting W,Liu X,Wu W

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This study included 30 patients with diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 30 test subjects without RA (control group). The objective of the study was to examine both groups for the presence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and morphological changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). All individuals were exam...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Witulski S,Vogl TJ,Rehart S,Ottl P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several intestinal parasites of baboons are of zoonotic importance, especially where there is considerable interaction between the baboons and humans. The identification of gastrointestinal parasite infections of baboons (Papio anubis) was undertaken at the Shai Hills Reserve Resort, Ghana. A total of 51 faecal sample...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Larbi JA,Akyeampong S,Abubakari A,Offei Addo S,Okoto D,Hanson H

更新日期：2020-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Mung bean is a hepatoprotective agent in dietary supplements. Fermentation and germination processes are well recognized to enhance the nutritional values especially the concentration of active compounds such as amino acids and GABA of various foods. In this study, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of freeze-dr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mohd Ali N,Mohd Yusof H,Long K,Yeap SK,Ho WY,Beh BK,Koh SP,Abdullah MP,Alitheen NB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In continuance of our search for anticancer agents, we report herein the synthesis and anticancer activity of some novel oxadiazole analogues. The compounds were screened for anticancer activity as per National Cancer Institute (NCI US) protocol on leukemia, melanoma, lung, colon, CNS, ovarian, renal, prostate, and br...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ahsan MJ,Sharma J,Singh M,Jadav SS,Yasmin S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) program's success depends on the likelihood of reducing drop-out rate and keeping patients remaining in the program. There have been neither comprehensive studies about variation among patients who have been experiencing MMT for long period nor prediction of MMT period i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dao ATM,Nguyen HTT,Nguyen LH

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) emerges as an important source of fibroblasts. MicroRNA let-7 exhibits anti-EndMT effects and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor has been shown to be an important in microRNA let-7 expression. The endogenous antifibrotic peptide N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nagai T,Kanasaki M,Srivastava SP,Nakamura Y,Ishigaki Y,Kitada M,Shi S,Kanasaki K,Koya D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cells are biological cells that can self-renew and can differentiate into multiple cell lineages. Stem cell-based therapy is emerging as a promising alternative therapeutic option for various disorders. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent adult stem cells that are isolated from various tissues and can b...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kang J,Fan W,Deng Q,He H,Huang F

更新日期：2019-01-29 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：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:Residual neuromuscular block (NMB) after general anesthesia has been associated with pulmonary dysfunction and hypoxia, which are both associated with postoperative delirium (POD). We evaluated the effects of sugammadex on POD in elderly patients who underwent hip fracture surgery. METHODS:Medical records o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Oh CS,Rhee KY,Yoon TG,Woo NS,Hong SW,Kim SH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study whether weaker self-esteem in adolescence is connected with smoking behavior in adulthood. METHODS:An age cohort born in 1979 responded to the Lawrence Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ) at the age of 16 (n = 1,072). Respondents' smoking behavior was monitored annually during adolescence and 75.3% ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Saari AJ,Kentala J,Mattila KJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this population-based cohort study was to explore postoperative renal outcomes of patients receiving pyelolithotomy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Data were retrieved from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. During the period from Jan 1, 1998, to Dec 31, 2012, there were 254...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen FT,Liu FC,Cheng CW,Lin JR,Yu HP

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The research was performed on male Wistar rats based on assumptions that new microelement preparations containing metal nanoparticles and their agglomerates had potential. Morphological and functional changes in tissues in the injection site and dynamics of chemical element metabolism (25 indicators) in body were asse...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sizova E,Miroshnikov S,Yausheva E,Polyakova V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Objective. Although minimally invasive surgical treatment of acute epidural hematoma attracts increasing attention, no generalized indications for the surgery have been adopted. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of minimally invasive surgery in acute epidural hematoma with various hematoma volume...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to ascertain whether cytokines in the aqueous humor can predict macular edema (ME) in diabetic patients following uncomplicated phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Undiluted aqueous humor samples were obtained from 136 consecutive type 2 diabetic patients who underwent cataract surgery. The concentra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dong N,Xu B,Wang B,Chu L,Tang X

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The primary aim of this study was to explore if classification, whether using the BI-RADS categories based on CEUS or conventional ultrasound, was conducive to the identification of benign and malignant category 3 or 4 small breast lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We evaluated 30 malignant and 77 benign small bre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang JX,Cai LS,Chen L,Dai JL,Song GH

更新日期：2014-01-01 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