abstract：AIM:To investigate the impacts of infectious complications on mortality and morbidity; and to identify the other potential factors effective in mortality in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We included patients who initiated therapy between 2001-2011. Patients were divided into two groups regard...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Sinangil A,Koc Y,Unsal A,Basturk T,Sakaci T,Ahbap E,Budak SK,Doner B,Sevinc M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Turner syndrome is the most common genetic disorder in females. In most subjects, with a normal physical appearance at birth, the diagnosis is suspected long after birth because of short stature, delayed puberty, primary or secondary amenorrhea or infertility. Abnormalities of liver function tests are report...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Valentini P,Angelone DF,Rossodivita A,Francalanci P,Buonsenso D,Ceccarelli M,Callea F

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancerous neoplasm arising from primitive transformed cells of mesenchymal origin that exhibit osteoblastic differentiation and produce malignant osteoid. With the rapid development of tumor molecular biology, gene and viral therapy, a highly promising strategy for the treatment...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Zhang ZY,Wang LQ,Fu CF,Li X,Cui ZL,Zhang JY,Xue SH,Sun N,Xu F

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal abdominal hernias are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction (0.2-0.9%). Transmesenteric hernia is a rare type of internal hernia and usually in adult people is acquired. We report the case of a 44 year-old caucasian female with a small bowel occlusion after right nephrectomy for clear cell renal carcinoma ca...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Di Rocco G,Casella G,Giannotti D,Bernieri MG,Marchetti M,Iavarone C,Trapè S,Patrizi G,Redler A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Volatile halocarbon, bromobenzene (BB), is frequently encountered in table-ready foods as contaminants residues. The objective of this study was to investigate whether black seed oil could attenuate hepato-renal injury induced by BB exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The evaluation was done through measuring li...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Hamed MA,El-Rigal NS,Ali SA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bisphosphonates are considered as a first-line therapy for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, showing in double-blind, randomized, controlled trials a significant reduction of incidence of new vertebral fractures compared to placebo. Recently also, Denosumab has been shown to reduce the appearan...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Migliore A,Broccoli S,Massafra U,Cassol M,Frediani B

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoxia plays a crucial role in the development of solid tumors. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) is essential for this process, and has been suggested to be a target for cancer therapy. New therapeutic approaches for pancreatic cancer are needed owing to the extremely poor prognosis, in large pa...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Wei H,Li F,Fu P,Liu X

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Severe sepsis is a major problem as cause of high rates morbidity and mortality in intensive care units (ICU). Aminoglycosides are an important group of antimicrobials used for severe sepsis. However, aminoglycoside pharmacokinetics in ICU patients may be altered during sepsis, which can affec...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Mahmoudi L,Mohammadpour AH,Ahmadi A,Niknam R,Mojtahedzadeh M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic ischemic renal disease is a frequent cause of end-stage renal failure. Correction of renal artery stenosis (RAS) may fail to stabilize or improve renal function. AIMS OF THE STUDY:Carotid and aortic Intima media thickness (IMT), resistance renal resistance index (RI), arterial blood pressure...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Cianci R,Martina P,Gigante A,Di Donato D,Polidori L,Presta P,Labbadia R,Amoroso D,Zaccaria A,Barbano B,Fuiano G

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to examine potential relationship between subjective sleep quality and degree of pain in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fourty patients with shoulder impingement syndrome were evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inde...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Tekeoglu I,Ediz L,Hiz O,Toprak M,Yazmalar L,Karaaslan G

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hydrocarbon pneumonia is distinct among the types of childhood pneumonia in that it has a different pathogenesis and treatment and is preventable. In this study, the cases of 54 children with hydrocarbon pneumonia admitted to the Dicle University Medical Faculty Pediatric Chest Diseases Unit between the years...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Sen V,Kelekci S,Selimoglu Sen H,Yolbas I,Günes A,Abakay O,Fuat Gurkan M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An exhaustive review on the organic illnesses presenting with psychiatric manifestations, properly defined pseudopsychiatric emergencies, is presented. A systematic classification of the numerous organic causes of psychiatric disorders, based on authors' experience and literature revision, is carefully analysed, and t...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Testa A,Giannuzzi R,Daini S,Bernardini L,Petrongolo L,Gentiloni Silveri N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Digestion is a complex process regulated by several factors. Among these, one of the most important is the time of gastric emptying. A delayed gastric emptying time can be caused by several factors and can generate considerable discomfort in humans. It ranges from mild to real debilitating disorders. Until now, differ...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Bruno G,Lopetuso LR,Ianiro G,Laterza L,Gerardi V,Petito V,Poscia A,Gasbarrini A,Ojetti V,Scaldaferri F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin flap grafting (SFG) is a common surgical operation, and hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is an important strategy for restoring the grafted skin flap. Thus, we employed a rat skin flap grafting model treated with HBO, and expression levels of high mobility group protein 1 (HMGB1) and NF-kappaB (nuclea...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Liang F,Kang N,Liu X,Yang J,Li Z,Tan JW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While antioxidants and probiotics have been proposed for the treatment of functional dyspepsia, current data are still heterogeneous and studies are poorly designed. Extra-virgin olive oil, a common ingredient of Mediterranean diet, has shown antioxidant properties. AIMS:To evaluate the effect of extra-virg...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Ianiro G,Pizzoferrato M,Franceschi F,Tarullo A,Luisi T,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most ulcers occur with slough and need debridement treatment. Surgical treatment is usually performed but many patients need an additional chemical therapy to promote healing process. This type of wound bed preparation is slower than surgical one, but it is essential in those patients who are not eligible fo...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Onesti MG,Fioramonti P,Carella S,Fino P,Sorvillo V,Scuderi N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial ischemia is inadequate perfusion due to reduced blood flow. Sudden onset of reperfusion could result with damage to the myocytes that have not been affected during ischemia called ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury. Extracellular accumulation of H+ ions resulting in tissue acidosis is one of the un...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Bacaksiz A,Teker ME,Buyukpinarbasili N,Inan O,Tasal A,Sonmez O,Erdogan E,Turfan M,Akdemir OC,Ertas G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the latest years the use of lung ultrasound is increasing in the evaluation of pleural effusions, because it makes follow-up easier and drainage more efficient by providing guidance on the most appropriate sampling site. However, no standardized approach for ultrasound-guided thoracenthesis is actually ...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Zanforlin A,Gavelli G,Oboldi D,Galletti S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:"Takotsubo" cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a clinical disorder usually triggered by intense emotional and/or physical stress, characterized by reversible severe localized left ventricular wall dyskinesia, transient changes of ST segment, without significant coronary artery stenoses, that can mimic acute myocardial ...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Rotondi F,Manganelli F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intussusception is defined as the telescoping of a segment of the gastrointestinal tract into an adjacent one. A demonstrable etiology is found in 70% to 90% of cases in adult patients, and about 40% of them are caused by a primary or secondary malignant tumor. The aims of this study were to give an overview...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Akbulut S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:With the modifications that we made, the aim is to increase the effectiveness and the success rate of the Raz operation in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and to present a new approach in the treatment by reducing the complication rates. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between November 2002 and Dece...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Pirinççi N,Kamberoglu H,Kaya C,Kaba M,Geçit I,Guneş M,Ceylan K,Karaman MI

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an active component of propolis extract, specifically inhibits NF-κB. It exhibits antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antiproliferative, cytostatic, and most importantly, antineoplastic properties. AIM:The aim of the present mini-review is to summarize and evaluate the antica...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Ozturk G,Ginis Z,Akyol S,Erden G,Gurel A,Akyol O

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) characteristics of patients who have temporomandibular disorder complaints with multislice computed tomography imaging. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2011 and March 2012, 37 patients whose age ranged from 18 to 60 years underwent Computed tomography im...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Okur A,Ozkiris M,Kapusuz Z,Karaçavus S,Saydam L

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Aim of this study was to identify whether docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has a vital antidepressant by hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) or not. METHODS:Mice were divided into 2 groups: control group and DHA dietary group. DHA dietary group was treated with DHA dietary everyday for consecutive 50 da...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Jiang LH,Liang QY,Shi Y

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our experience with the treatment of large incisional hernias (IH) was reviewed comparing mesh repair alone vs. mesh repair plus pedicle flaps. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective study was performed on patients treated between 2001 and 2005 that underwent component separation technique (CST) repair with p...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Bogetti P,Boriani F,Gravante G,Milanese A,Ferrando PM,Baglioni E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A number of factors involved in the control of energy balance and metabolism act as modulators of gonadal axis. Ghrelin, a peptide secreted from the stomach and hypothalamus, has emerged as an orexigenic food intake controlling signal acting upon hypothalamus. Recently, the potential reproductive role of ghr...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Ahmed HH,Khalil WK,Shousha WG,El-Sayed ES,Eskander EF,Selim RE

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) are the result of the assumption of such drugs. The most widely used molecules are pamidronate and zoledronic acid, which are pyrophosphate analogues and are usually given to patient with bone remodelling diseases. International literature reports showe...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Agrillo A,Filiaci F,Ramieri V,Riccardi E,Quarato D,Rinna C,Gennaro P,Cascino F,Mitro V,Ungari C

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder. It functions as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 and 5-HT1A receptors, and as an antagonist at the 5-HT2A receptor. The most recent res...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Brunetti M,Di Tizio L,Dezi S,Pozzi G,Grandinetti P,Martinotti G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) has become widely used for oral and maxillofacial imaging, providing a good spatial resolution, gray density range, and contrast, as well as a good pixel/noise ratio. In the CBCT the dimensional accuracy is also comparable with Computer Tomography (CT), but in con...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Cassetta M,Stefanelli LV,Di Carlo S,Pompa G,Barbato E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic fibrosis is characterised by a progressive accumulation of fibrillar extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, including collagen that occurs in chronic liver diseases. Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta)/Smad3 signalling plays a major role in tissue fibrogenesis acting as a potent stimulus of ECM...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Sferra R,Vetuschi A,Catitti V,Ammanniti S,Pompili S,Melideo D,Frieri G,Gaudio E,Latella G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the skin is an extremely rare neoplasm but is common in the major and minor salivary glands accounting of approximately 30% of all malignant tumors arising from these glands. Cutaneous involvement should be carefully assessed to exclude the possibility of metastases from distant sites...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Minni A,Roukos R,De Carlo A,Di Tillo G,Illuminati G,Gallo P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this paper is to investigate epidemiological data (age, gender), sites, etiology and surgical approach of zygomatic fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 9 years retrospective clinical and epidemiologic study evaluated 642 patients treated for zygomatic fracture. There were 569 men and...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Ungari C,Filiaci F,Riccardi E,Rinna C,Iannetti G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Listeria monocytogenes is a very important life-threatening bacteria in certain risk groups such as neonates, pregnant women, elderly people, transplant recipients and others with impaired cell-mediated immunity. However, its infections are very rare in healthy children. Reports of listeriosis in newborn period are li...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Cekmez F,Tayman C,Saglam C,Cetinkaya M,Bedir O,Gnal A,Tun T,Sarici SÜ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare inherited disorder characterized by very low plasma levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, secondary to a dramatic decrease in apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins, which is induced by a mutation in the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein gene. CASE:In our paper, ...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Krysiak R,Okopie B

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angioleiomyoma (AL) is a benign neoplasia originating from smooth muscle and very uncommon in the oral cavity. The most frequent subtype in the oral cavity is the vascular one. AL usually occurs in the extremities: only around 12% are found in other areas such as head and neck. It presents as an asymptomatic, slow gro...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Minni A,De Carlo A,Roukos R,Illuminati G,Cerbelli B

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A method was developed to separate contaminant-free viable Toxoplasma gondii cysts from brain samples of infected mice for molecular biology studies and reinfection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The mice brains were homogenized and washed with phosphate buffered saline (PBS) Tween 80 prior to fractionation using 19-22% ...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Puvanesuaran VR,Ibrahim N,Noordin R,Balakrishnan V

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for 30-35% of all cases. AIM:In this study we aim to predict potential genes and confirm pathways which are associated with LAC. MATERIALS AND METHODS:By using the meta-analysis method, GSE10072 and GSE 2514 datasets were merged t...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Lin ZF,Shen XY,Lu FZ,Ruan Z,Huang HL,Zhen J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) has been reported to be a useful pharmacological tool in the study of calcium signaling. It is used either as a membrane-permeable inhibitor for inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) receptors or a store-operated calcium (Ca2+) entry (SOCE) inhibitor. The prese...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Ng NM,Jiang SP,Zhang W

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The antero-lateral thigh flap (ALTF) has become one of the workhorses of reconstructive procedures of the head and neck. The cosmetic result of this flap is uncertain during the main reconstructive procedure, so free flap contouring in head and neck reconstruction following cancer ablation is usually perform...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Cigna E,Minni A,Barbaro M,Attanasio G,Sorvillo V,Malzone G,Chen HC,Ribuffo D

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frontal recess is the anatomical region most difficult to manage in endoscopic frontal sinus surgery due to the extreme variability of the cell patterns that may be observed in this area. CT has always been the gold standard in preoperative evaluation, but especially in the assessment of the causes of fronta...

journal_title：European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

authors： Minni A,Messineo D,Attanasio G,Pianura E,D'Ambrosio F

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00