Pretreatment Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Can Predict the Prognosis in Bladder Cancer Patients Who Receive Gemcitabine and Nedaplatin Therapy.

abstract：:Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a kind of serious neurologic complications and dexmedetomidine has a certain effect on POCD. However, functional mechanism of dexmedetomidine on POCD still remains unclear, so the research mainly studied the effect of dexmedetomidine on cognitive function and protein expre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Y,Lin Y,Liu Q,Yuan X,Mao A,Liu Y,Li Q,Zheng J,Hu B,Yu F

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prelacteal feed (feeding any other substance before first breastfeeding) appears to be common despite its harmful effects. By definition a child provided with prelacteal feed (PLF) is not exclusively breastfed and PLF has many implications for the success and early initiation of breastfeeding. Objectives. To...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： El-Gilany AH,Abdel-Hady DM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cognitive decline impacts older adults, particularly their independence. The goal of this project was to increase understanding of how short-term, everyday lifestyle options, including physical activity, help an older adult sustain cognitive independence. Using a secondary analysis of lifestyle choices, we drew on a d...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Howard EP,Morris JN,Steel K,Strout KA,Fries BE,Moore A,Garms-Homolová V

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Febrile seizures (FS) are the most common neurological disorder in childhood and are a great stress for parents due to their dramatic clinical appearance. Using test for determination of homozygously recessive characteristics in humans (HRC test) we analyzed presence, distribution, and individual combination of 20 sel...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dimitrijevic S,Cvjeticanin S,Pusica A,Jekic B,Filipovic T,Nikolic D

更新日期：2018-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery diseases (CAD) and heart failure have high mortality rate in the world, although much progress has been made in this field in last two decades. There is still a clinical need for a novel diagnostic approach and a therapeutic strategy to decrease the incidence of CAD. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are highly conse...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nishiguchi T,Imanishi T,Akasaka T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We performed a retrospective study to assess whether the initial molecular characteristics of glioblastomas (GBMs) were associated with the response to the bevacizumab/irinotecan chemotherapy regimen given at recurrence. RESULTS:Comparison of the genomic and gene expression profiles of the responders (n = 1...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Laffaire J,Di Stefano AL,Chinot O,Idbaih A,Gallego Perez-Larraya J,Marie Y,Vintonenko N,Boisselier B,Farina P,Delattre JY,Figarella-Branger D,Honnorat J,Sanson M,Ducray F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:DNA methylation is essential for regulating gene expression, and the changes of DNA methylation status are commonly discovered in disease. Therefore, identification of differentially methylation patterns, especially differentially methylated regions (DMRs), in two different groups is important for understand...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Y,Wang S,Wang X

更新日期：2018-11-18 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：Background and Aim:ROHHADNET (rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation, hypothalamic, autonomic dysregulation, neuroendocrine tumor) syndrome is a rare disease with grave outcome. Although early recognition is essential, prompt diagnosis may be challenging due to its extreme rarity. This study aimed to systematically r...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee JM,Shin J,Kim S,Gee HY,Lee JS,Cha DH,Rim JH,Park SJ,Kim JH,Uçar A,Kronbichler A,Lee KH,Shin JI

更新日期：2018-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Dietary polyphenols present in a broad range of plant foods have been related to beneficial health effects. This review aims to update the current information about the modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary phenolic compounds, from a perspective based on the experimental approaches used. After referring to gener...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dueñas M,Muñoz-González I,Cueva C,Jiménez-Girón A,Sánchez-Patán F,Santos-Buelga C,Moreno-Arribas MV,Bartolomé B

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Preformulation is an important step in the rational formulation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). Micromeritics properties: bulk density (BD) and tapped density (TD), compressibility index (Carr's index), Hauser's ratio (H), and sieve analysis were performed in order to determine the best excipients to be ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Migoha CO,Ratansi M,Kaale E,Kagashe G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is one of the most common skin cancers. In the treatment of cSCC, it is necessary to remove it completely, and reconstructive surgery, such as a skin graft or a local or free flap, will be required, depending on the size, with donor-site morbidity posing a burden to the patient...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mitsui T,Morimoto N,Mahara A,Notodihardjo SC,Le TM,Munisso MC,Kakudo N,Yamaoka T,Kusumoto K

更新日期：2020-03-07 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：:The complexity and diversity of eukaryotic organisms are a feat of nature's engineering. Pulling the strings of such an intricate machinery requires an even more masterful and crafty approach. Only the number and type of responses that they generate exceed the staggering proportions of environmental signals perceived ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bhattacharjee S,Renganaath K,Mehrotra R,Mehrotra S

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：:Although studies have shown that human migration is one of the risk factors for the spread of drug-resistant organisms such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), surveillance studies examining MRSA among refugee populations in the US are lacking. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and molecular...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kadariya J,Thapaliya D,Bhatta S,Mahatara RL,Bempah S,Dhakal N,Smith TC

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antipsychotic drugs (APDs) used to treat clinical psychotic syndromes cause a variety of blood dyscrasias. APDs suppress the aggregation of platelets; however, the underlying mechanism remains unknown. We first analyzed platelet aggregation and clot formation in platelets treated with APDs, risperidone, clozapine, or ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu CC,Tsai FM,Chen ML,Wu S,Lee MC,Tsai TC,Wang LK,Wang CH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to introduce a method using a percutaneous full-endoscopic interlaminar approach via a surrounding nerve root discectomy (SNRD) operative route that involves removing the protrusive disc via both the shoulder and the axilla of the corresponding nerve root for the treatment of ventral-typ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi C,Kong W,Liao W,Lu Y,Fu Y,Wen H,Du Q,Wu F

更新日期：2018-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to verify the effects of prednisone related to gastrointestinal motility, intestinal histology, and mucosal mast cells in rats. Two-month-old male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to control group (vehicle) animals receiving saline 0.9% (n = 7) or treated orally with 0.625 mg/kg/day of prednisone (n = 7)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Lima MB,Gama LA,Hauschildt AT,Dall'Agnol DJR,Corá LA,Americo MF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Butyrate produced by the intestinal microbiota is essential for proper functioning of the intestinal immune system. Total dependence on parenteral nutrition (PN) is associated with numerous adverse effects, including severe microbial dysbiosis and loss of important butyrate producers. We hypothesised that a lack of bu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jirsova Z,Heczkova M,Dankova H,Malinska H,Videnska P,Vespalcova H,Micenkova L,Bartonova L,Sticova E,Lodererova A,Prefertusová L,Sekerkova A,Hradecky J,Cahova M

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart rate variability is a physiological feature indicating the influence of the autonomic nervous system on the heart rate. Association of the reduced heart rate variability due to myocardial infarction and the increased postinfarction mortality was first described more than thirty years ago. Many studies have unequ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lakusic N,Mahovic D,Kruzliak P,Cerkez Habek J,Novak M,Cerovec D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Biomaterial research for soft tissue augmentation is an increasing topic in aesthetic medicine. Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are widely used for their low invasiveness and easy application to correct aesthetic defects or traumatic injuries. Some complications as acute or chronic inflammation can occur in pati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cannella V,Altomare R,Leonardi V,Russotto L,Di Bella S,Mira F,Guercio A

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Q192R and L55M polymorphism were considered to be associated with the development of multiple cancers. Nevertheless, the results of these researches were inconclusive and controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of all eligible case-control studies to assess the association between PON1 (Q192R and L55M) ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan X,Huang L,Li M,Mo D,Liang Y,Liu Z,Huang Z,Huang L,Liu J,Zhu B

更新日期：2019-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages, especially their activation state, are closely related to the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Classically activated macrophages (M1) are proinflammatory effectors, while alternatively activated macrophages (M2) exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 has renoprotective roles th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang X,Zhou M,Guo Y,Song Z,Liu B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Several studies found that physicians develop a negative attitude toward biochemistry and genetics disciplines. Many medical schools adopt an integrated system-based curriculum supplemented with clinical correlations. Medical schools in Jordan switched to the integrated curriculum; however, studies that eval...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Alfaqih MA,Khader YS,Bashir N,Nusair Z,Nuseir Q,Nusier M

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease, which manifests as a succession of outbreaks. OLP was associated with salivary oxidative stress. Randomized, double blind, parallel-group study was performed. The sample consisted of 55 clinically and histopathologically diagnosed OLP patients. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tvarijonaviciute A,Aznar-Cayuela C,Rubio CP,Tecles F,Ceron JJ,López-Jornet P

更新日期：2018-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：Methods:circRNA expression was analysed in six cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from three patients of the infectious and noninfectious phases using an Arraystar Human circRNA Array. Differentially altered circRNAs were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in the 66 CSF samples of 33...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Niu J,Xu H,Yang B

更新日期：2020-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) provides both mobility and stability of the radiocarpal joint. TFCC lesions are difficult to diagnose due to the complex anatomy. The standard treatment for TFCC lesions is arthroscopy, posing surgery-related risks onto the patients. This feasibility study aim...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hammer N,Hirschfeld U,Strunz H,Werner M,Wolfskämpf T,Löffler S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:BMPER has been reported to be associated with the biological behavior of a few malignant tumors, but the mechanism is still unclear. We aimed to detect BMPER expression in ovarian epithelial tumor tissues and its effects on their biological behaviors, as well as to elucidate the possible mechanism. Methods:...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xi Y,Nie X,Wang J,Gao L,Lin B

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00