The effect of nicotine dependence on psychopathology in patients with schizophrenia.

abstract：:Severe stages of acute, colonic diverticulitis can progress into intestinal perforations with peritonitis. In such cases, urgent treatment is needed, and Hartmann's procedure is the standard treatment for cases with fecal peritonitis. Peritoneal lavage may be an alternative to resection for acute diverticulitis with p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hupfeld L,Burcharth J,Pommergaard HC,Rosenberg J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to develop a vitrification procedure for human ovarian tissue cryopreservation in order to better preserve the ovarian tissue. Large size samples of ovarian tissue retrieved from 15 female-to-male transgender subjects (18-38 years) were vitrified using two solutions (containing propylene glyc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fabbri R,Vicenti R,Macciocca M,Pasquinelli G,Paradisi R,Battaglia C,Martino NA,Venturoli S

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:With the development of nanotechnology, nanocarriers have been increasingly used for curative drug/gene delivery. Various nanocarriers are being introduced and assessed, such as polymer nanoparticles, liposomes, and micelles. As a novel theranostic system, nanocarriers hold great promise for ultrasound molecular imagi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou QL,Chen ZY,Wang YX,Yang F,Lin Y,Liao YY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most important tasks of a living organism is to maintain its genetic integrity with respect to stress. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) has a crucial role in sensing cellular homeostasis by controlling metabolism, proteostasis, and several signaling processes. ER stressors can induce autophagy-dependent survival;...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Holczer M,Márton M,Kurucz A,Bánhegyi G,Kapuy O

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Diabetes mellitus is a disease which has affected 415 million patients in 2015. In an effort to replace the significant demands on transplantation and morbidity associated with transplantation, the production of β-like cells differentiated from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) was evaluated. This approach is ass...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wan J,Huang Y,Zhou P,Guo Y,Wu C,Zhu S,Wang Y,Wang L,Lu Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2014/479180.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： BioMed Research International

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammalian protection against leishmanial infection depends on the development of an effective immune response. Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL) patients are usually unable to mount an effective immune response against the parasite and indeed appear to be severely immunosuppressed. This suppression has strong nons...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Soares NM,de Souza JN,Leal TF,Reis EAG,Miranda MS,Dos Santos WLC,Teixeira MCA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common cirrhotic ascites complication which exacerbates the patient's condition. SBP is caused by gram-negative bacilli and, to a lesser extent, gram-positive cocci. Hospital-acquired infections show higher levels of drug-resistant bacteria. Geographical location influences...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li YT,Huang JR,Peng ML

更新日期：2020-07-06 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：:Purslane, a fleshy herbaceous plant, plays a pivotal role in various preventive and therapeutic purposes. To date, no report has documented the consequence of salt stress on metabolite accumulation in purslane. Herein, we proposed an insight into the metabolic and physiological traits of purslane under saline stress e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zaman S,Bilal M,Du H,Che S

更新日期：2020-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of two-level percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) and foraminoplasty PELD in treating highly migrated lumbar disc herniations. Methods:Patients with highly migrated lumbar disc herniations were enrolled from May 2014 to June 2016. Low back...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu X,Fan G,He S,Gu X,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of aseptic loosening showed an influence of calcitonin and α-CGRP, both encoded from the calcitonin/α-CGRP (CALCA) gene by alternative splicing. The aim of this study was to detect a possible association of the CALCA polymorphisms P1(rs1553005), P2(rs35815751), P3(rs5240), and P4(rs2956) with the time to asept...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Aydin-Yüce T,Kurscheid G,Bachmann HS,Gehrke T,Dudda M,Jäger M,Wedemeyer C,Kauther MD

更新日期：2018-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveitic glaucoma (UG) typically is associated with very high intraocular pressure (IOP) and more intense optic nerve damage than other glaucoma types. This secondary glaucoma requires an early diagnosis and adequate management of both uveitis and glaucoma. It is mandatory to identify the mechanisms of IOP elevation th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Muñoz-Negrete FJ,Moreno-Montañés J,Hernández-Martínez P,Rebolleda G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidental gastrointestinal findings are commonly detected on MDCT exams performed for various medical indications. This review describes the radiological MDCT spectrum of appearances already present in the past literature and in today's experience of several gastrointestinal acute conditions such as abdominal hernia,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Di Grezia G,Gatta G,Rella R,Donatello D,Falco G,Grassi R,Grassi R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) is proved to be a reliable tool in flap monitoring in general surgery; however, it has not been evaluated in oral surgery yet. We applied the LSCI to compare the effect of a xenogeneic collagen matrix (Geistlich Mucograft®) to connective tissue grafts (CTG) on the microcircula...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Molnár E,Molnár B,Lohinai Z,Tóth Z,Benyó Z,Hricisák L,Windisch P,Vág J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial infections are the most common cause of purulent soft tissue inflammations in the head and neck area. These bacteria are also responsible for the majority of inflammatory complications after third molar removal. The key to success of antibacterial treatment in both cases is the use of an appropriate antibact...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bogacz M,Morawiec T,Śmieszek-Wilczewska J,Janowska-Bogacz K,Bubiłek-Bogacz A,Rój R,Pinocy K,Mertas A

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This review addresses the comparative effects of skeletal anchored maxillary protraction (MP) versus dental anchored MP. Materials and Methods:The studies retrieved had to have both test and control groups treated by the use of a facemask with or without the use of skeletal anchorage though either (palatal/...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Clemente R,Contardo L,Greco C,Di Lenarda R,Perinetti G

更新日期：2018-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are the known cause of morbidity and mortality, resulting in increased hospitalization, healthcare costs, complications, and decreased adherence in patients with depression. This study is aimed at evaluating adverse drug reactions due to antidepressants among patients with depre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sankhi S,Marasine NR,Sankhi S,Lamichhane R

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating cell-free DNA has been recognized as an accurate marker for the diagnosis of prostate cancer, whereas the role of urine cell-free DNA (UCF DNA) has never been evaluated in this setting. It is known that normal apoptotic cells produce highly fragmented DNA while cancer cells release longer DNA. We thus veri...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Casadio V,Calistri D,Salvi S,Gunelli R,Carretta E,Amadori D,Silvestrini R,Zoli W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective alteration of the recalcitrance properties like crystallization of cellulose, lignin shield, and interlinking of lignocellulosic biomass is an ideal way to utilize the full-scale potential for biofuel production. This study exhibited three different pretreatment effects to enhance the digestibility of corn s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Siddhu MA,Li J,Zhang J,Huang Y,Wang W,Chen C,Liu G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is mounting evidence that burnout is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Stress-related dysregulation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic system and the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis may explain the enhanced risk for CVD. To test this hypothesis, 55 patients (34 males and 21 females) w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Vente W,van Amsterdam JG,Olff M,Kamphuis JH,Emmelkamp PM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internally symmetric proteins are proteins that have a symmetrical structure in their monomeric single-chain form. Around 10-15% of the protein domains can be regarded as having some sort of internal symmetry. In this regard, we previously published SymD (symmetry detection), an algorithm that determines whether a giv...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jha A,Flurchick KM,Bikdash M,Kc DB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of chemotherapeutic drug adriamycin (ADR) in cancer therapy is limited by its side effects like high toxicity and insolubility. Nanomedicine offers new hope for overcoming the shortcomings. But how to increase in vivo stability and to control intracellular drug release is a key issue for nano-based for...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen L,Chen F,Zhao M,Zhu X,Ke C,Yu J,Yan Z,Zhang F,Sun Y,Chen D,Jiang C,Zhao X,Gao Y,Guo S,Li W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to determine the changing in hip anatomy parameters with age and reveals the reason for the extorsion of lower extremity in the aged. Design:Retrospective study. Participants:One hundred and forty patients who had received imaging check of the femur and acetabulum between October 2013 and O...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yin Y,Zhang R,Jin L,Li S,Hou Z,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. To construct a frailty index from next-of-kin information of the last year of life of community-dwelling 50 years old or older adults and test its association with health services utilization. Methods. Cross-sectional analysis from next-of-kin data available from the last wave of the Mexican Health and Agi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pérez-Zepeda MU,Cesari M,Carrillo-Vega MF,Salinas-Escudero G,Tella-Vega P,García-Peña C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolomics is the sophisticated and high-throughput technology based on the entire set of metabolites which is known as the connector between genotypes and phenotypes. For any phenotypic changes, potential metabolite (biomarker) identification is very important because it provides diagnostic as well as prognostic ma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kumar N,Hoque MA,Shahjaman M,Islam SM,Mollah MN

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and risk factors of catheterization-related CI in the contemporary era, using diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Methods. We retrospectively analyzed consecutive 84 patients who underwent MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) after 2.81 ± 2.4 days...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Morita Y,Kato T,Okano M,Suu K,Kimura M,Minamino-Muta E,Nakane E,Izumi T,Miyamoto S,Haruna T,Ueyama K,Inoko M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study applies the environmental Kuznets curve to test the relationship between the regional economic growth and the different types of agricultural nonpoint source pollution loads in the Ningxia Yellow River irrigation area by using the Johnes export coefficient method. Results show that the pollution load genera...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mao C,Zhai N,Yang J,Feng Y,Cao Y,Han X,Ren G,Yang G,Meng QX

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00