The Effect of Femoral Cutting Guide Design Improvements for Patient-Specific Instruments.

abstract：:Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a steering force for the cardiovascular diseases epidemic in Asia. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of MetS in Malaysian adults using NCEP-ATP III, IDF, and JIS definitions, identify the demographic factors associated with MetS, and determine the level of agreement between these ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ramli AS,Daher AM,Nor-Ashikin MN,Mat-Nasir N,Ng KK,Miskan M,Ambigga KS,Ariffin F,Mazapuspavina MY,Abdul-Razak S,Abdul-Hamid H,Abd-Majid F,Abu-Bakar N,Nawawi H,Yusoff K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniofacial development consists of a highly complex sequence of the orchestrated growth and fusion of facial processes. It is also known that craniofacial abnormalities can be detected in 1/3 of all patients with congenital diseases. Within the various craniofacial abnormalities, orofacial clefting is one of the mos...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kurosaka H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In eukaryotic cells, proteasomes perform crucial roles in many cellular pathways by degrading proteins to enforce quality control and regulate many cellular processes such as cell cycle progression, signal transduction, cell death, immune responses, metabolism, protein-quality control, and development. The catalytic h...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Muñoz C,San Francisco J,Gutiérrez B,González J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stability and mobility in functional motor activities depend on a precise regulation of phasic and tonic muscular activity that is carried out automatically, without conscious awareness. The sensorimotor control of posture involves a complex integration of multisensory inputs that results in a final motor adjustment p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rinalduzzi S,Trompetto C,Marinelli L,Alibardi A,Missori P,Fattapposta F,Pierelli F,Currà A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial Cl(-) secretion plays important roles in water secretion preventing bacterial/viral infection and regulation of body fluid. We previously suggested that quercetin would be a useful compound for maintaining epithelial Cl(-) secretion at a moderate level irrespective of cAMP-induced stimulation. However, we n...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun H,Niisato N,Nishio K,Hamilton KL,Marunaka Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual motor integration (VMI) is a vital ability in childhood development, which is associated with the performance of many functional skills. By using the Beery Developmental Test Package and Executive Function Tasks, the present study explored the VMI development and its factors (visual perception, motor coordinati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fang Y,Wang J,Zhang Y,Qin J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare professionals undergo high levels of occupational stress as a result of their working conditions. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop a model that focuses on healthcare professionals so as to analyze the influence that job demands, control, social support, and recognition have on the likelihood that a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： García-Herrero S,Lopez-Garcia JR,Herrera S,Fontaneda I,Báscones SM,Mariscal MA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To establish a reliable isoproterenol induced heart dysfunction fetal rat model and understand the switches of contractile proteins, 45 pregnant rats were divided into 15 mg/kg-once, 15 mg/kg-twice, sham-operated once, sham-operated twice, and control groups. And 18 adult rats were divided into isoproterenol-treated a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li Y,Fang J,Hua Y,Wang C,Mu D,Zhou K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system (CNS) disease resulting from a targeted autoimmune-mediated attack on myelin proteins in the CNS. The release of Th1 inflammatory mediators in the CNS activates macrophages, antibodies, and microglia resulting in myelin damage and the induction of neuropathic pain (N...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu W,Acosta C,MacNeil B,Cortes C,Intrater H,Gong Y,Namaka M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of supplemental oxygen in uncomplicated cesarean deliveries under spinal anesthesia has been thoroughly investigated during recent decades. The aim of this study was to determine the benefits for both mother and infant of administering supplemental, low-dose oxygen via a nasal cannula versus having no suppleme...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Siriussawakul A,Triyasunant N,Nimmannit A,Ngerncham S,Hirunkanokpan P,Luang-Aram S,Pechpaisit N,Wangdee A,Ruangvutilert P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the authors have developed endoscopic fibre-optic pressure sensor to detect variceal pressure and presented the validation of in vivo and in vitro studies, because the HVPG requires catheterization of hepatic veins, which is invasive and inconvenient. Compared with HVPG, it is better to measure directly...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun B,Kong DR,Li SW,Yu DF,Wang GJ,Yu FF,Wu Q,Xu JM

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Proteinuria is an independent risk factor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (Shankland, 2006). Recent studies highlighted the mechanisms of podocyte injury and implications for potential treatment strategies in proteinuric kidney diseases (Zhang et al., 2012). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are cellular signals which ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen S,Meng XF,Zhang C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:MicroRNAs have recently been verified as useful diagnostic biomarkers in various diseases. In this study, we investigated whether miR-217 is a useful diagnostic biomarker and the possible pathological mechanism of miR-217 in this disease. Methods:Patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), memb...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Liu B,Xue H,Zhou QQ,Peng L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is widely used as a diagnostic tool for evaluation of coronary artery disease (CAD). Despite the excellent capability to rule-out CAD, CCTA may overestimate the degree of stenosis; furthermore, CCTA analysis can be time consuming, often requiring advanced postprocessing t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Muscogiuri G,Van Assen M,Tesche C,De Cecco CN,Chiesa M,Scafuri S,Guglielmo M,Baggiano A,Fusini L,Guaricci AI,Rabbat MG,Pontone G

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of 3D-TMT, previously used only for dynamic testing, in a static cephalometric evaluation. Material and Method. A group of 40 patients (20 males and 20 females; mean age 14.2 ± 1.2 years; 12-18 years old) was included in the study. The measurements obtained by the 3D-T...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mummolo S,Nota A,Marchetti E,Padricelli G,Marzo G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We test the hypothesis that ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD) technique increases the renoprotective effect of kidney-targeted transplantation of bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) in diabetic nephropathy (DN) rats. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin injection (60 mg/Kg, intraper...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Y,Ye C,Wang G,Gao Y,Tan K,Zhuo Z,Liu Z,Xia H,Yang D,Li P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of the present contribution is to perform a detailed anatomic and virtual reality three-dimensional stereoscopic study in order to test the effectiveness of the extended endoscopic endonasal approaches for selected anterior and posterior circulation aneurysms. METHODS:The study was divided in ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Di Somma A,de Notaris M,Stagno V,Serra L,Enseñat J,Alobid I,San Molina J,Berenguer J,Cappabianca P,Prats-Galino A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common form of muscular dystrophy, is characterized by muscular wasting caused by dystrophin deficiency that ultimately ends in force reduction and premature death. In addition to primary genetic defect, several mechanisms contribute to DMD pathogenesis. Recently, antioxidan...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sitzia C,Farini A,Colleoni F,Fortunato F,Razini P,Erratico S,Tavelli A,Fabrizi F,Belicchi M,Meregalli M,Comi G,Torrente Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study is designed to determine potential target genes involved in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and provide possible underlying mechanisms of action. Several studies (GSE112790, GSE87630, and GSE56140) from the GEO database looking at molecular characteristics in HCC were screened and analyzed by GEO2R, w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mu D,Qin F,Li B,Zhou Q

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：Methods:The implantation sites, fetus resorption, and abnormal fetuses were studied in pregnant mice treated with different doses of BaP by oral gavage from day 1 to day 10 of gestation. Additionally, apoptosis and related signaling pathway, and the migration and invasion of trophoblasts, were assessed before and after...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ye Y,Jiang S,Zhang C,Cheng Y,Zhong H,Du T,Xu W,Azziz R,Zhang H,Zhao X

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of two foot placements (normal or posterior placement) and three arm positions (hands on the thighs, arms crossed over chest, and augmented arm position with elbow extended) on the five times sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test times of individuals with chronic stroke. DESIGN:Cross-sectional...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kwong PW,Ng SS,Chung RC,Ng GY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New antimicrobial properties of products derived from Humulus lupulus L. such as antiadherent and antibiofilm activities were evaluated. The growth of gram-positive but not gram-negative bacteria was inhibited to different extents by these compounds. An extract of hop cones containing 51% xanthohumol was slightly less...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rozalski M,Micota B,Sadowska B,Stochmal A,Jedrejek D,Wieckowska-Szakiel M,Rozalska B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective study the association of the production of extracellular DNA (eDNA) in biofilms of clinical staphylococcal isolates from 60 patients with prosthetic joint infection (PJI) and the clinical outcome were investigated. Data from a previous study on eDNA production determined in 24-hour biofilms of staph...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zatorska B,Arciola CR,Haffner N,Segagni Lusignani L,Presterl E,Diab-Elschahawi M

更新日期：2018-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Macleaya cordata extract is of great scientific and practical interest to researchers, due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory responses within experimental animals. This study was designed to determine the diarrhea score and innate immunity of growing piglets after they had received Macleaya cordata extract su...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu G,Guan G,Fang J,Martínez Y,Chen S,Bin P,Duraipandiyan V,Gong T,Tossou MC,Al-Dhabi NA,Yin Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI) is a self-report tool to measure happiness. A brief review of previous studies on OHI showed the lack of evaluation of OHI fairness/equivalence in measuring happiness among identified groups. Methods:To examine the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mousavi A,Sharafi Z,Mahmoudi A,Shahraki HR

更新日期：2020-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Fermenticin HV6b is a class IIa antimicrobial peptide produced by Lactobacillus fermentum HV6b MTCC 10770 isolated from human vaginal ecosystem. It shows growth inhibition of a wide range of opportunistic pathogens of humans, for example, Bacteroides, Gardnerella vaginalis, Mobiluncus, Staphylococci, and Streptococci,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kaur B,Balgir PP,Mittu B,Kumar B,Garg N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The aim of this study was to investigate the utility of ultrasonography (US) for predicting and assessing the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). Methods. A total of 42 patients with an established diagnosis of chronic IAT were examined by...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cheng Y,Zhang J,Cai Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Introduction. Given its efficacy and safety, NexoBrid™ (NXB) has become part of our therapeutic options in burns treatment with satisfactory results. However, no cost analysis comparing NXB to the standard of care (SOC) has been carried out as of today. Aim. To assess the cost of treatment with NXB and compare it to t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Giudice G,Filoni A,Maggio G,Bonamonte D,Vestita M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00