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abstract：CONTEXT:Orofacial dyskinesia (OD) is a late complication of prolonged neuroleptic treatment characterized by involuntary movements of the oral region. Chronic treatment with neuroleptics leads to development of vacuous chewing movements (VCMs). VCMs in rats are widely accepted as an animal model of OD. OBJECTIVE:To st...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Vlasic V,Trifunovic J,Cepelak I,Nimac P,Topic RZ,Dodig S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of action of pimecrolimus (PIM) on atopic lesions is still under consideration. Thus far, we have evidence of its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity, and recent papers focus on its effect on epidermal barrier function. This study analysed changes in the expression of genes associated with sk...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Rizos D,Karababa P,Sarandakou A,Panagiotakis O,Haliassos A,Makris K,Psarra K,Bairaktari E,Spyropoulou P,Nikolou C,Galiatsatos N,Trakas N,Ferderigou A,Seferiadis K,Greek National Clinical Chemistry Registration Commission.

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual figures may be distinguished based on elementary motion or higher-order non-Fourier features, and flies track both. The canonical elementary motion detector, a compact computation for Fourier motion direction and amplitude, can also encode higher-order signals provided elaborate preprocessing. However, the way ...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Li G,Shi W,Hug H,Chen Y,Liu L,Yin D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the face are an infrequent occurrence outside of a war zone. However, when they occur, they constitute a significant reconstructive challenge. We present our 10-year experience at an urban level I trauma center to define the patterns of injury, assess the morbidity and mortality, a...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： McHugh ML

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the face are an infrequent occurrence outside of a war zone. However, when they occur, they constitute a significant reconstructive challenge. We present our 10-year experience at an urban level I trauma center to define the patterns of injury, assess the morbidity and mortality, a...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Cerne D,Stern I,Kranjec I,Cerne A,Zorman D,Krzisnik-Zorman S,Marc J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:Operations of hallux valgus deformity are very well known in orthopaedic surgery. The important part of these procedures is the release of soft tissue on the lateral side of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Soft tissue procedures became routinely used in the 1920s and 1930s and several techniqu...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Kasum M,Oreskovic S,Zec I,Jezek D,Tomic V,Gall V,Adzic G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron metabolism has been intensively examined over the last decade and there are many new players in this field which are worth to be introduced. Since its discovery many studies confirmed role of liver hormone hepcidin as key regulator of iron metabolism and pointed out liver as the central organ of system iron homeo...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Tandara L,Salamunic I

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of two rescue strategies for hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients with resistance to adefovir dipivoxil (ADV). This prospective study included 58 HBeAg-positive CHB patients with resistance to ADV; 30 patients under...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Baird G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Folium isatidis is a native Chinese herbaceous plant widely used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. However, few studies have focused on the leaves of Isatis indigotica. In this report, we isolated a series of four fractions (I-IV) from Folium isatidis and explored the antiviral activity of each tested ext...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Dobsa L,Edozien KC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new species of nematode, Pterygodermatites (Pterygodermatites) mexicana n. sp., is described based on specimens recovered from the intestine of the gray sac-winged bat, Balantiopteryx plicata (Chiroptera, Emballonuridae), from the Biosphere Reserve "Sierra de Huautla" in the state of Morelos, Mexico. This is the sec...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Supak Smolcić V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new species of nematode, Pterygodermatites (Pterygodermatites) mexicana n. sp., is described based on specimens recovered from the intestine of the gray sac-winged bat, Balantiopteryx plicata (Chiroptera, Emballonuridae), from the Biosphere Reserve "Sierra de Huautla" in the state of Morelos, Mexico. This is the sec...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Kackov S,Simundic AM,Gatti-Drnic A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Gastroesophageal reflux is a significant problem after esophagogastrostomy, and impact considerably upon the quality of patients' lives. Aims of this study were to evaluate the operative effects in prevention of reflux with lip-type reinforcement during intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis. METHOD...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Bowen RA,Remaley AT

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Gastroesophageal reflux is a significant problem after esophagogastrostomy, and impact considerably upon the quality of patients' lives. Aims of this study were to evaluate the operative effects in prevention of reflux with lip-type reinforcement during intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis. METHOD...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Dukić L,Simundić AM,Malogorski D

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) has become an important tool for HIV prevention in the men who have sex with men (MSM) communities within Los Angeles County. However, it is unclear as to whether the most sexually at-risk MSM populations are accessing PEP services. Furthermore, it is unclear what behavioral risk factors...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Thiese MS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) has become an important tool for HIV prevention in the men who have sex with men (MSM) communities within Los Angeles County. However, it is unclear as to whether the most sexually at-risk MSM populations are accessing PEP services. Furthermore, it is unclear what behavioral risk factors...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Beletic A,Dudvarski-Ilic A,Milenkovic B,Nagorni-Obradovic L,Ljujic M,Djordjevic V,Mirkovic D,Radojkovic D,Majkic-Singh N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Riociguat (Adempas(®)), a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator, is a new, first-in-class drug approved for the treatment of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) [inoperable or persistent/recurrent following surgery] or pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It has been designated an orph...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Krleza JL

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This research was conducted is to assess the effect of booster doses of the trivalent influenza vaccine in adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α agents and/or immunomodulators. METHODS:Adult IBD patients and healthy individuals were subcutaneously ad...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Stojanovski J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This research was conducted is to assess the effect of booster doses of the trivalent influenza vaccine in adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α agents and/or immunomodulators. METHODS:Adult IBD patients and healthy individuals were subcutaneously ad...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Budak YU,Huysal K,Demirci H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in patients undergoing surgery. OSA, known or suspected, has been associated with significant perioperative adverse events, including severe neurologic injury and death. This study was undertaken to assess the legal consequences associated with poor outcomes related to...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Fei Y,Zeng R,Wang W,He F,Zhong K,Wang Z

更新日期：2015-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The educational program for health care personnel is important for reducing preanalytical errors and improving quality of laboratory test results. The aim of our study was to assess the level of knowledge on preanalytical phase in population of biomedicine students through a cross-sectional survey. MATERI...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Dukic L,Jokic A,Kules J,Pasalic D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypernatremia is common among hospitalized patients especially in the intensive care units and presents an independent risk factor for mortality. Mild hypernatremia is often asymptomatic but severe hypernatremia causes central nervous system dysfunction with initial non-specific symptoms of encephalopathy ...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Budak YU,Polat M,Huysal K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypernatremia is common among hospitalized patients especially in the intensive care units and presents an independent risk factor for mortality. Mild hypernatremia is often asymptomatic but severe hypernatremia causes central nervous system dysfunction with initial non-specific symptoms of encephalopathy ...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Milliere J,Corriveau D,Parmar MS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients often suffer from cardiovascular diseases and are treated with anticoagulation medications, which must be taken into consideration when planning elective surgery. OBJECTIVE:The etiology, diagnostic work-up and clinical management of selected inherited and acquired hemophilic and thrombophil...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Bergmann K,Sypniewska G

更新日期：2016-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE::To evaluate the frequency and causes of hyponatremia in acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and its effect on outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS::Consecutive patients with AES were subjected to neurological evaluation including Glasgow Coma Scale, focal weakness, movement disorder, and reflex changes. The etiology o...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Jones GR

更新日期：2017-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE::To evaluate the frequency and causes of hyponatremia in acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and its effect on outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS::Consecutive patients with AES were subjected to neurological evaluation including Glasgow Coma Scale, focal weakness, movement disorder, and reflex changes. The etiology o...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Munene S,Songok J,Munene D,Carter J

更新日期：2017-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE::To evaluate the frequency and causes of hyponatremia in acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and its effect on outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS::Consecutive patients with AES were subjected to neurological evaluation including Glasgow Coma Scale, focal weakness, movement disorder, and reflex changes. The etiology o...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Balbás LA,Amaro MS,Rioja RG,Martín MJ,Soto AB

更新日期：2017-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The EQ-5D is one of the most used generic health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) instruments worldwide. To make the EQ-5D suitable for use in economic evaluations, a societal-based value set is needed. Indonesia does not have such a value set. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to derive an EQ-5D-5L value ...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Perovic A,Nikolac N,Braticevic MN,Milcic A,Sobocanec S,Balog T,Dabelic S,Dumic J

更新日期：2017-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The EQ-5D is one of the most used generic health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) instruments worldwide. To make the EQ-5D suitable for use in economic evaluations, a societal-based value set is needed. Indonesia does not have such a value set. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to derive an EQ-5D-5L value ...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Lippi G,Cervellin G

更新日期：2017-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The longevity of pain after surgery is debilitating and limits the recovery of patients. AYX1 is a double-stranded, unprotected, 23 base-pair oligonucleotide designed to reduce acute post-surgical pain and prevent its chronification with a single intrathecal perioperative dose. AYX1 mimics the DNA sequence normally bo...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Ferrari D,Lombardi G,Banfi G

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Predicting human drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (PK) is key to drug discovery. In particular, it is important to predict human PK, metabolite profiles and drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Various methods have been used for such predictions, including in vitro metabolic studies using human biological samples, such ...

journal_title：Biochemia medica

authors： Ćelap I,Vukasović I,Juričić G,Šimundić AM

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00