Association between genetic variants on chromosome 15q25 locus and several nicotine dependence traits in Polish population: a case-control study.

abstract：:Moringa grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The genus Moringa belongs to family Moringaceae. It is found to possess various medicinal uses including hypoglycemic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant activities. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial and the an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mansour M,Mohamed MF,Elhalwagi A,El-Itriby HA,Shawki HH,Abdelhamid IA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term application and extensive use of synthetic insecticides have resulted in accumulating their residues in food, milk, water, and soil and cause adverse health effects to human and ecosystems. Therefore, application of natural insecticides in agriculture and public health sectors has been increased as alternati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mossa AH,Mohafrash SMM,Chandrasekaran N

更新日期：2018-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The microbial resistance of fungi and bacteria is currently considered a major public health problem. Esters derived from cinnamic acid have a broad spectrum of pharmacological properties that include antimicrobial activity. In this study, a collection of structurally related 4-chlorocinnamic acid esters was prepared ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Silva RHN,Andrade ACM,Nóbrega DF,de Castro RD,Pessôa HLF,Rani N,de Sousa DP

更新日期：2019-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is a life-threatening and highly heterogeneous malignancy. In the past decade, circulating tumor cells (CTCs) have been suggested to play a critical role in the occurrence and progression of prostate cancer. In particular, as the "seed" of the cancer metastasis cascade, CTCs determine numerous biologic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang M,Zhang X,Guo L,Liu X,Wu J,Zhu H

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The kaya business is known to pose significant health-related risks to female migrants. This study sought to explore the health-related concerns of female head porters in the Mallam Atta market, Accra, Ghana. Methods:A qualitative study was conducted in which twenty female head porters at the Mallam Atta ma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nyarko SH,Tahiru AM

更新日期：2018-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction and Objectives. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been suggested to be a simple marker of the systemic inflammatory response in critical care patients. We previously assessed the utility of NLR as a biomarker to predict tumor recurrence and cancer death in bladder cancer patients who underwent radi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ohtake S,Kawahara T,Kasahara R,Ito H,Osaka K,Hattori Y,Teranishi JI,Makiyama K,Mizuno N,Umemoto S,Miyoshi Y,Nakaigawa N,Miyamoto H,Yao M,Uemura H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To compare the effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) and physical therapy (PT) for degenerative meniscus tears. Method:We conducted a literature search through PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Randomized controlled trials in adults...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Zhu W,Gao X,Li X

更新日期：2020-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the integron types and their relation with antibiotic resistance among A. baumannii isolates collected from intensive care unit patients, Babol, north of Iran. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, a total of 73 bronchoalveolar lavage samples were obtained from patients in ICU. Susceptibili...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Deylam Salehi M,Ferdosi-Shahandashti E,Yahyapour Y,Khafri S,Pournajaf A,Rajabnia R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional connectivity has been correlated with a patient's level of consciousness and has been found to be altered in several neuropsychiatric disorders. Absence epilepsy patients, who experience a loss of consciousness, are assumed to suffer from alterations in thalamocortical networks; however, previous studies ha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu CP,Zhang SW,Fang T,Manxiu M,Chencan Q,Huafu C,Zhu HW,Li YJ,Zuxiang L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) has been proven to be effective and safe in treating pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). EEN induces pediatric CD remission possibly through three pathways: (1) direct anti-inflammatory effects, (2) improved epithelial barrier function, and (3) modulation of the gut microbiota. Recent stu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gong D,Yu X,Wang L,Kong L,Gong X,Dong Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) is one of the major sources of edible oil. Reducing the effect of Ganoderma, main cause of basal stem rot (BSR) on oil palm, is the main propose of this study. Understanding the oil palm defense mechanism against Ganoderma infection through monitoring changes in the secondary metaboli...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sahebi M,Hanafi MM,Mohidin H,Rafii MY,Azizi P,Idris AS,Fariz A,Abiri R,Taheri S,Moradpoor M

更新日期：2018-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people worldwide and incidence is expected to rise as the population ages, but no effective therapies exist despite decades of research and more than 20 known disease markers. Research has shown that Alzheimer's disease's missing heritability remains extensive with an estimated ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ebbert MT,Ridge PG,Kauwe JS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA Primase Subunit 1 (PRIM1) is crucial for cancer development and progression. However, there remains a lack of comprehension concerning the clinical implication of PRIM1 in HCC. Here, aberrant expression of PRIM1 was identified in HCC according to available databases. The prognostic value of PRIM1 in patients prese...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Y,Li L,Liu R,Zeng C

更新日期：2020-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is now one of the three leading causes of acute kidney injury in the world. A lot is known about the risk factors of CIN, yet it remains a major cause of morbidity, end stage renal disease, prolonged hospital stay, and increased costs as well as a high mortality. Many patients underg...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kalyesubula R,Bagasha P,Perazella MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CA-125 has been a valuable marker for the follow-up of ovarian cancer patients but it is not sensitive enough to be used as diagnostic marker. We had already used secretomic methods to identify proteins differentially secreted by serous ovarian cancer cells compared to healthy ovarian cells. Here, we evaluated the sec...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kramer M,Pierredon S,Ribaux P,Tille JC,Petignat P,Cohen M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Study the effect of quality control circle (QCC) in promoting the usage of rubber dams (RD) in root canal treatment of chronic pulpitis in primary teeth. Methods:Set up a quality control group to increase the amount of rubber dams used in the treatment of chronic pulpitis in primary teeth. Monthly monitoring...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jingxian F,Yang L,Qiong L,Hong Q,Hedi L,Jinglan Z,Fang L,Jing Y,Xiaoming W,Yingying S

更新日期：2020-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Salinity is one of the major abiotic constraints that hinder health and quality of crops. Conversely, halotolerant plant growth-promoting rhizospheric (PGPR) bacteria are considered biologically safe for alleviating salinity stress. Results:We isolated halotolerant PGPR strains from the rhizospheric soil of...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khan MA,Asaf S,Khan AL,Adhikari A,Jan R,Ali S,Imran M,Kim KM,Lee IJ

更新日期：2019-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Physical activity has been found to maintain and improve cognitive function and consequently improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The relationships between different types of physical activities, cognitive function, and HRQoL have not been studied sufficiently and compared in different age and gen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Alsubaie SF,Alkathiry AA,Abdelbasset WK,Nambi G

更新日期：2020-12-18 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：:Background. High HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) values are negatively correlated with cardiovascular diseases. This review analyses the effect of the supplementation with various Mediterranean diet products (artichoke, bergamot, and olive oil) and Asian diet products (red yeast rice) on the HDL-C value in dyslipidemic subjec...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rondanelli M,Giacosa A,Morazzoni P,Guido D,Grassi M,Morandi G,Bologna C,Riva A,Allegrini P,Perna S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) caused by adhesions are a common, often life-threatening postsurgical complication with few treatment options available for patients. This study examines the efficacy of a manual physical therapy treatment regimen on the pain and quality of life of subjects with a history of bowel obstr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rice AD,Patterson K,Reed ED,Wurn BF,Klingenberg B,King CR 3rd,Wurn LJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:(1) To evaluate a new acquisition protocol of (18)F-choline (FCH) PET/CT for prostate cancer patients (PC), (2) to review acquisition (18)F-choline PET/CT methodology, and (3) to propose a standardized acquisition protocol on FCH PET/CT in PC patients. MATERIALS:100 consecutive PC patients (mean age 70.5 years...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chondrogiannis S,Marzola MC,Grassetto G,Maffione AM,Rampin L,Veronese E,Massaro A,Rubello D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most frequently seen types of tremor are essential (ET) and parkinsonian tremor (PT) and in some patients clinical characteristics of these tremor types overlap. It is vital to distinguish between these two types of tremor in order to reach the right diagnosis and select the appropriate treatment. One of the widel...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kragelj V,Georgiev D,Pirtošek Z,Ribarič S

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：UNLABELLED:Calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis is the most common urological disease, but noninvasive and convenient methods of diagnosis are rarely available. OBJECTIVE:The present study aimed to identify potential urine biomarkers for noninvasive diagnosis of CaOx nephrolithiasis. METHODOLOGY:Urine samples from 72 pati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu W,Liu M,Wang GC,Peng B,Yan Y,Che JP,Ma QW,Yao XD,Zheng JH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastasis is the leading cause of lung cancer-associated death. Downregulated expression of E-cadherin followed by epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is critical for metastasis initiation in lung cancer. BTBD7 plays essential roles in lung cancer metastasis, but the mechanisms remain unknown. This study aimed to...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shu J,Wang L,Han F,Chen Y,Wang S,Luo F

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：Background:It is unclear whether computer navigation can improve the accuracy and reliability of targeted lower limb alignment correction following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO). This meta-analysis was designed to compare the accuracy and reliability of limb alignment correction between computer navigated and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Han SB,Kim HJ,Lee DH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), the study aims to identify trajectories of TGP and FGA over five time points within a 9-year period, explore the relationships between the trajectories of TGP and FGA, and explore if participants from distinct TGP and FGA ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Martinent G,Bailly N,Ferrand C,Gana K,Giraudeau C,Joulain M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence and rates of diagnosis of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) have been increasing in recent years as findings from basic research and the examination of clinical databases reveal information about the clinical course, etiology, and prognosis of this complex disease. The prevalence of metabolic comorbiditie...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li X,Gao P,Niu J

更新日期：2019-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of modern surgical dressings to prevent wound complications and surgical site infection (SSI) after minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty (MIS-TKA) is lacking. In a prospective, randomized, controlled study, 240 patients were randomized to receive either AQUACEL Ag Surgical dressing (study group) or a sta...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kuo FC,Chen B,Lee MS,Yen SH,Wang JW

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00