In vivo analysis of trapeziometacarpal joint kinematics during pinch tasks.

abstract：:Adult neuronal cells which can regenerate have been reported. The present study investigated whether acupuncture enhances neuronal regeneration in ischemic stroke rats. We established an ischemic stroke rat model by occluding the cerebral blood flow of the right middle cerebral artery for 15 minutes and then allowing ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liao SL,Lin YW,Hsieh CL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a computational method to identify NAD- and FAD-binding sites in proteins. First, we extracted from the Protein Data Bank structures of proteins that bind to at least one of these ligands. NAD-/FAD-binding residue templates were then constructed by identifying binding residues through the ligand-binding d...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lu CH,Yu CS,Lin YF,Chen JY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Abnormal expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1 in the placenta can elicit lipid metabolism disorder and adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, whether it is associated with preterm delivery remains unclear. Our present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between abnormal expression of ABCA1 or ABCG1 and preterm de...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cheng-Mao X,Yan L,Li L,Hua J,Xiao-Ju W,Jie-Wen Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The palmaris longus is considered a phylogenetic degenerate metacarpophalangeal joint flexor muscle in humans, a small vestigial forearm muscle; it is the most variable muscle in humans, showing variation in position, duplication, slips and could be reverted. It is frequently studied in papers about human anatomical v...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Aversi-Ferreira RA,Bretas RV,Maior RS,Davaasuren M,Paraguassú-Chaves CA,Nishijo H,Aversi-Ferreira TA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer mortality disparities continue, particularly for uninsured and minority women. A number of effective evidence-based interventions (EBIs) exist for addressing barriers to mammography screening; however, their uptake and use in community has been limited. Few cancer-specific studies have evaluated adapted ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Highfield L,Hartman MA,Bartholomew LK,Balihe P,Ausborn VA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TNFSF4 and ANKRD55 genes have been shown to be associated with several autoimmune diseases, although whether these genes are susceptibility genes for dermatomyositis/polymyositis (DM/PM) has, to date, not been reported. This study aimed to investigate the potential association...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li L,Chen S,Wen X,Wang Q,Lv G,Li J,Yang F,Zhang F,Li Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are enzymes that catalyse the reversible hydration of CO2 to bicarbonate. CA XII is considered a potential biomarker of tumor cells and a promising target for specific therapies. The aim of the current study was to develop new monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against human recombinant CA XII and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dekaminaviciute D,Lasickiene R,Parkkila S,Jogaite V,Matuliene J,Matulis D,Zvirbliene A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cost sharing between beneficiaries and government is critical to attain universal health coverage. The government of Ethiopia introduced social health insurance to improve access to quality health services. Hence, HCP are the ultimate frontline service provider; their WTP for health insurance could influence...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mekonne A,Seifu B,Hailu C,Atomsa A

更新日期：2020-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Women's relative lack of decision-making power and their unequal access to employment, finances, education, basic health care, and other resources are considered to be the root causes of their ill-health and that of their children. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the interactive relation between women's e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zaky HH,Armanious DM,Hussein MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are tumors originated from neuroendocrine cells in the body. The localization and the detection of the extent of NETs are important for diagnosis and treatment, which should be individualized according to the tumor type, burden, and symptoms. Molecular imaging of NETs with high sensitivity...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang L,Tang K,Zhang Q,Li H,Wen Z,Zhang H,Zhang H

更新日期：2013-01-01 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

abstract：:One of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus is diabetic neuropathy. It may be provoked by metabolic and/or vascular factors, and depending on duration of disease, various layers of nerve may be affected. Our aim was to investigate influence of diabetes on the epineurial, perineurial, and endoneurial conn...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kundalić B,Ugrenović S,Jovanović I,Stefanović N,Petrović V,Kundalić J,Stojanović V,Živković V,Antić V

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:It is believed that the vasopressinergic system plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CKD on changes in vasopressin system expression in the kidney cortex in rats with nephrectomy. The study was performed on 4 groups of Sprague ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Czarzasta K,Cudnoch-Jedrzejewska A,Niemczyk L,Wrzesien R,Tkaczyk M,Puchalska L,Saracyn M,Zmudzki W,Niemczyk S

更新日期：2018-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablative therapies have been utilized with increasing frequency for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus with and without dysplasia. Multiple modalities are available for topical ablation of the esophagus, but radiofrequency ablation (RFA) remains the most commonly used. There have been significant advances in techniq...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tuttle R,Nurkin SJ,Hochwald SN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. This study aims to extract motor ingredients through data mining from wearable sensors in a virtual reality goal-directed shoulder rehabilitation (GDSR) system and to examine their effects toward clinical assessment. Design. A single-group before/after comparison. Setting. Outpatient research hospital. Subj...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee SH,Yeh SC,Chan RC,Chen S,Yang G,Zheng LR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we aimed to assess the effect and possible underlying mechanism of Anacardium occidentale leaves extract on male sexual behaviors in stress-exposed rats. Male Wistar rats were orally given A. occidentale extract at doses of 25, 100, and 200 mg/kg BW before 12-hour-immobilization exposure for 14 days. Se...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wattanathorn J,Prabsattroo T,Somsapt P,Sritragool O,Thukham-Mee W,Muchimapura S

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Our aim was the development and validation of a modular signal processing and classification application enabling online electroencephalography (EEG) signal processing on off-the-shelf mobile Android devices. The software application SCALA (Signal ProCessing and CLassification on Android) supports a standardi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Blum S,Debener S,Emkes R,Volkening N,Fudickar S,Bleichner MG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains a major complication of liver resection, transplantation, and hemorrhagic shock. Although the mechanisms that contribute to hepatic I/R are complex and diverse involving the interaction of cell injury in hepatocytes, immune cells, and endothelium, mitochondrial dysfunction is ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Go KL,Lee S,Zendejas I,Behrns KE,Kim JS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of common risk factors suggests that there is a relationship between osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, possibly via dyslipidemia and inflammation. We investigated the relationships among the lipid profile, the inflammation marker high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), bone turnover ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jeong TD,Lee W,Choi SE,Kim JS,Kim HK,Bae SJ,Chun S,Min WK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a complex disease, resulting from proliferation of differentially arrested immature T cells. The molecular mechanisms and the genes involved in the generation of T-ALL remain largely undefined. In this study, we propose a set of genes to differentiate individuals with T-A...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Maiorov EG,Keskin O,Ng OH,Ozbek U,Gursoy A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proper methylation status of histones is essential for appropriate cell lineage and organogenesis. EZH2, a methyltransferase catalyzing H3K27me3, has been abundantly studied in human and mouse embryonic development. The pig is an increasing important animal model for molecular study and pharmaceutical research. Ho...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tan B,Hong L,Qiao J,Zhou J,Xing P,Yan G,Zheng E,Cai G,Huang S,Wu Z,Gu T

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. The long-term outcomes of patients after discharge from tertiary ICUs as they relate to the public versus private healthcare systems in Brazil have not yet been evaluated. Materials and Methods. A multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted to compare the all-cause mortality and the physical functional...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dexheimer Neto FL,Rosa RG,Duso BA,Haas JS,Savi A,Cabral Cda R,Maccari JG,de Oliveira RP,Antônio AC,Castro Pde S,Teixeira C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:To investigate the clinical results of arthroscopic management for the unstable inferior leaf of the lateral meniscus anterior horn and associated cysts through an inframeniscal portal. Methods:From March 2005 to October 2014, 64 patients with an unstable inferior leaf of the lateral meniscus anterior hor...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen D,Li Q,Sun Y,Qin J,Yao Y,Jiang Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and in particular diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) have been broadly proven to be the reference imaging method to discriminate between cholesteatoma and noncholesteatomatous middle ear lesions, especially when high tissue specificity is required. The aim of this study is to d...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Russo C,Elefante A,Di Lullo AM,Carotenuto B,D'Amico A,Cavaliere M,Iengo M,Brunetti A

更新日期：2018-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Identification of the factors that influence sedentary behaviour in older adults is important for the design of appropriate intervention strategies. In this study, we determined the prevalence of sedentary behaviour and its association with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status among older adults resid...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Leung PM,Ejupi A,van Schooten KS,Aziz O,Feldman F,Mackey DC,Ashe MC,Robinovitch SN

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental modeling resins have been developed for use in areas where highly precise resin structures are needed. The manufacturers claim that these polymethyl methacrylate/methyl methacrylate (PMMA/MMA) resins show little or no shrinkage after polymerization. This study examined the polymerization shrinkage of five denta...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kwon TY,Ha JY,Chun JN,Son JS,Kim KH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epilepsies are a heterogeneous group of neurological disorders and syndromes characterised by recurrent, involuntary, paroxysmal seizure activity, which is often associated with a clinicoelectrical correlate on the electroencephalogram. The diagnosis of epilepsy is usually made by a neurologist but can be difficul...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fergus P,Hignett D,Hussain A,Al-Jumeily D,Abdel-Aziz K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Using a swine model of acute myocardial ischemia, we sought to validate N-(11)C-methyl-dopamine ((11)C-MDA) as an agent capable of imaging cardiac sympathetic nerve injury. METHODS:Acute myocardial ischemia was surgically generated in Chinese minipigs. ECG and serum enzyme levels were used to detect the pres...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou W,Wang X,He Y,Nie Y,Zhang G,Wang C,Wang C,Wang X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age is an independent risk factor of cardiovascular disease, even in the absence of other traditional factors. Emerging evidence in experimental animal and human models has emphasized a central role for two main mechanisms of age-related cardiovascular disease: oxidative stress and inflammation. Excess reactive oxygen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu J,Xia S,Kalionis B,Wan W,Sun T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00