解剖学和形态学
麻醉学
听力与言语-语言病理学
行为科学
心脏和心血管系统
细胞和组织工程学
临床神经病学
危重症监护医学
牙科,口腔外科和医学
皮肤病学
急诊医学
内分泌学和新陈代谢
肠胃学和肝脏学
老人病学和老年医学
卫生保健科学和服务
血液学
免疫学
传染病
综合和补充性医学
医学伦理学
医学信息学
医学实验室技术
医学,全科和内科
医学,法律
医学,研究和试验
神经系统科学
护理
营养学和饮食学
产科医学和妇科医学
肿瘤学
眼科学
整形外科学
耳鼻喉科学
病理学
儿科学
周围血管疾病
药理学和药剂学
生理学
基本医疗保健
精神病学
公共、环境和职业卫生
放射学,核医学和医学成像
康复学
生殖生物学
呼吸系统
风湿病学
运动科学
外科学
毒理学
热带医学
泌尿学和肾脏学
病毒学
老年医学
健康政策和服务
心理学,临床
abstract:Background:This study is aimed at identifying unknown clinically relevant genes involved in colorectal cancer using bioinformatics analysis. Methods:Original microarray datasets GSE107499 (ulcerative colitis), GSE8671 (colorectal adenoma), and GSE32323 (colorectal cancer) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnib...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/1204605
更新日期:2020-05-23 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:This study evaluated the bioactivity and physicochemical properties of three commercial calcium silicate-based endodontic materials (MTA, EndoSequence Root Repair Material putty, and Biodentine™). Material and Methods. Horizontal sections of 3 mm thickness from 18 root canals of human teeth were subjected to ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/9576930
更新日期:2020-05-22 00:00:00
abstract::Numerous studies have shown that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play essential roles in the development and progression of human cardiovascular diseases. However, whether lncRNA ezrin antisense RNA 1 (EZR-AS1) is associated with the progression of coronary heart disease (CHD) remains unclear. Accordingly, the aim of th...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/6840234
更新日期:2020-05-22 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:Biomaterial research for soft tissue augmentation is an increasing topic in aesthetic medicine. Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are widely used for their low invasiveness and easy application to correct aesthetic defects or traumatic injuries. Some complications as acute or chronic inflammation can occur in pati...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/8676343
更新日期:2020-05-21 00:00:00
abstract::The relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) has attracted wide attention. Studies have reported that ginsenoside Rb1 can improve human cognitive ability and glucose tolerance during the development of diabetes. The mechanism behind the improvement in cognitive ability and glucose toler...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/3905719
更新日期:2020-05-20 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a crucial role in varieties of biological processes. This study is aimed at investigating meniscal degeneration-specific lncRNAs and mRNAs and their related networks in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods:The dataset GSE98918, which included 24 meniscus samples and related ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/2123787
更新日期:2020-05-20 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease characterized by articular cartilage degeneration and secondary hyperosteogenesis. Genetic factors are associated with the occurrence of OA. While several studies have shown that the matrix metalloproteinase-1- (MMP-1-) 1607 1G/2G (rs1799750) polymorphism may be relate...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1155/2020/5190587
更新日期:2020-05-20 00:00:00
abstract:Introduction:Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is characterized by dream-enacting behavior (shouting, punching, and falling out of bed) related to unpleasant dreams and loss of normal rapid eye movement (REM) sleep muscle atonia. Rapid eye movement sleep enhances learning and memory by regulating neurona...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/1810836
更新日期:2020-05-15 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:Comparison of outcomes between RIRS with vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath (V-UAS) and MPCNL in the treatment of renal stone. Materials and Methods:28 patients with 2-4 cm renal stone were treated using RIRS with 14/16 F V-UAS. The outcomes were compared to those who underwent MPCNL with 16 F Amplatz sh...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/8052013
更新日期:2020-05-14 00:00:00
abstract::The AT-hook transcription factor, AKNA, is a nuclear protein that affects a few physiological and pathological processes including cancer. Here, we investigated the role of AKNA in gastric cancer (GC). By using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot assays, AKNA was found deregulat...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/6726759
更新日期:2020-05-13 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on proliferation, viability, and odontogenic differentiation of neural crest stem-like cells (NCSCs) derived from human dental apical papilla. Materials and Methods:Cells from apical papillae were obtained and then induced to form ne...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/4671989
更新日期:2020-05-09 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Currently, effective genetic markers are limited to predict the clinical outcome of melanoma. High-throughput multiomics sequencing data have provided a valuable approach for the identification of genes associated with cancer prognosis. Method:The multidimensional data of melanoma patients, including clinic...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/5323614
更新日期:2020-05-08 00:00:00
abstract::Colorectal cancer, a malignant neoplasm that occurs in the colorectal mucosa, is one of the most common types of gastrointestinal cancer. Colorectal cancer has been studied extensively, but the molecular mechanisms of this malignancy have not been characterized. This study identified and verified core genes associated...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/8082697
更新日期:2020-05-08 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:To analyze the ten-year surgical outcomes and postoperative complications of French-Door laminoplasty (FDL) in the management of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy (MCSM) and analyze the prognostic factors for FDL in treating MCSM. Methods:64 patients with MCSM, who were operated by FDL, were include...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/3627071
更新日期:2020-05-06 00:00:00
abstract::Malignant melanoma is characterized by its bad prognosis for aggressiveness, drug resistance, and early metastasis. Isorhamnetin (3'-methoxy-3,4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone; IH) is a natural flavonoid that has been investigated for its antitumor effects in breast cancer, colon cancer, and gastric cancer through inducing ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/1057943
更新日期:2020-05-05 00:00:00
abstract::This study investigates the mechanism underlying the improving effect of zinc on fertility in obese rats using proteomics. The effects of three different doses of ZnSO4 on spermatogenesis and hormone levels were studied. Testicular spermatogenesis was observed by HE staining. Serum estrogen and testosterone levels wer...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/9876363
更新日期:2020-05-04 00:00:00
abstract:Methods:circRNA expression was analysed in six cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from three patients of the infectious and noninfectious phases using an Arraystar Human circRNA Array. Differentially altered circRNAs were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in the 66 CSF samples of 33...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/2536272
更新日期:2020-05-02 00:00:00
abstract:Background:This study investigated the potential therapeutic effects of acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) at ST36 and BL13 on lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in rats. Materials and Methods:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into the normal saline (NS group with a sham ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/2394734
更新日期:2020-05-02 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Although sleeve gastrectomy results in good weight loss and metabolic improvements, it is an irreversible procedure. Therefore, we attempted to assess the possibility of creating a sleeved stomach without resection. Material and Methods. A total of 22 male Sprague-Dawley rats with type 2 diabetes were random...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/9024923
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::A comparison of the superior and inferior rectus muscles was performed to determine whether they have similar structures and innervation attributable to their participation in the same type of, although antagonistic, eye movements. The study was conducted on 70 cadaveric hemiheads, and the anatomical variations in the...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/9037693
更新日期:2020-04-30 00:00:00
abstract::Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis of childhood with prolonged fever, and the diagnosis of KD is mainly based on clinical criteria, which is prone to misdiagnosis with other febrile infectious (FI) diseases. Currently, there remain no effective molecular markers for KD diagnosis. In this study, we a...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/6539398
更新日期:2020-04-26 00:00:00
abstract::Selenium is an essential trace element, which has certain antioxidant properties. Na2SeO3 is toxic, and its use is limited. SeMet, as an organic selenium, is less toxic than Na2SeO3. In this experiment, different concentrations of Na2SeO3 and SeMet were added to MEA and PDA media to observe the effect of selenium on t...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/2368245
更新日期:2020-04-26 00:00:00
abstract::The repair of bone defects is a big challenge in reconstructive surgery. Periosteal distraction osteogenesis (PDO), as a promising technique used for bone regeneration, forms a space between the periosteum and bone cortex to regenerate the new bone merely by distracting the periosteum. In order to investigate the infl...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/7381391
更新日期:2020-04-23 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Pakistan is a country with one of the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in the world, and therefore, it is imperative to revisit the design of behaviour change interventions in the program. This study was designed to understand and assess the knowledge, awareness, perceptions, and health-seeking behaviour ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/1850541
更新日期:2020-04-21 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality, despite new strategies for reperfusion therapy. Short-term circulatory support devices may provide adequate support for appropriate myocardial and organ perfusion. Objectives:This review is aimed at evaluating the impact on survival when using venoarteria...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/6126534
更新日期:2020-04-19 00:00:00
abstract:Result:In the denture wearers, HHV8 DNA was detected in 11 cases. Two of the controls amplified HHV8 DNA. Fisher's exact test demonstrates a significant difference between virus infection and using removable dentures (p = 0.015). Conclusion:Our findings suggested that HHV8 detection could be associated with use of den...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/9358947
更新日期:2020-04-15 00:00:00
abstract::Destruction of extracellular matrix (ECM) is one of the basic steps of tumor invasion and metastasis. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 9, a kind of zinc-ion-dependent endopeptidase, can degrade almost all protein components in the ECM, destroy the histological barrier of tumor cell invasion, and play a key role in tumor...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/4350783
更新日期:2020-04-15 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/8412957
更新日期:2020-04-14 00:00:00
abstract::There is a need to scientifically validate the claim that wild species of medicinal plants are more potent than the cultivated plants. Thus, this study evaluated the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of wild and cultivated Alepidea amatymbica. Acetone, methanol, and water extracts of the rhizome of wild and cul...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/5808624
更新日期:2020-04-13 00:00:00
abstract:Aims:The purpose of this study was to describe the challenge of cross-cultural care encounters from perspective of imported nurses in Lhasa, Tibet, as well as investigate the relationship of cross-cultural care encounters and its influencing factors. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was designed among 300 imported nur...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/3159178
更新日期:2020-04-08 00:00:00
abstract:Purpose:Accumulated evidence suggests that reproductive factors are related to different breast cancer subtypes, but most studies on these relationships are mainly focused on middle-aged and older patients, and it remains unclear how reproductive factors impact different subtypes of breast cancer in young women. Metho...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/5931529
更新日期:2020-04-06 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) features chronic inflammatory reactions of both intra- and extrapulmonary nature. Moreover, COPD is associated with abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism in patients, which influences the prognosis and chronicity of this disease. Abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism are al...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1155/2020/4574509
更新日期:2020-04-06 00:00:00
abstract:Objectives:The mortality rate of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is high. Hence, it is crucial to identify a reliable biomarker with wide clinical applications for predicting the prognosis of patients with ARDS. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the value of ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1155/2020/3472615
更新日期:2020-04-05 00:00:00
abstract:Background:With the continuous improvement of the modernization of the Chinese military and the major adjustments made by the state to the recruitment policy, the newly recruited military undergone multiple pressures such as targeted high-intensity military training and environmental changes. The mental health of milit...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/8695783
更新日期:2020-04-02 00:00:00
abstract:Background:sCD30 and sCD26 are correlated with autoimmune diseases. However, little research has been done on the relationship between them and primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Methods:This study enrolled 47 patients diagnosed with ITP in the Institute of Hematology and Blood Disease Hospital, Chinese Academy of...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/1279371
更新日期:2020-03-31 00:00:00
abstract::Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) K88 is a zoonotic pathogen. Previous studies have shown that lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have great potential in promoting health and resisting pathogenic infections; however, relatively little research has been done on the Pediococcus genus of LAB. This study is aimed at explori...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/7340312
更新日期:2020-03-30 00:00:00
abstract::One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of white spot lesions (WSLs) around brackets. This study is aimed at comparing the efficacy of various oral hygiene practices in preventing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets under similar in vitro condit...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/1989817
更新日期:2020-03-30 00:00:00
abstract:Results:The VMAT plans showed superior to PTV dose conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), protection of the ipsilateral lung, monitor units (MUs), and maximum dose (Dmax) to the contralateral breast compared with TSP and 9FIMRT plans. The TSP provided better protection for Dmean of the heart and left ventricle ...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/7131590
更新日期:2020-03-26 00:00:00
abstract::The polyherbal formulation containing Allium sativum L., Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb., Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb., and Amomum compactum Sol ex. Maton has been used for hypertension treatment empirically. Our previous study showed its blood pressure-lowering effect on a rat model of hypertension. However, toxicit...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/8609364
更新日期:2020-03-24 00:00:00
abstract:Background:BMPER has been reported to be associated with the biological behavior of a few malignant tumors, but the mechanism is still unclear. We aimed to detect BMPER expression in ovarian epithelial tumor tissues and its effects on their biological behaviors, as well as to elucidate the possible mechanism. Methods:...
journal_title:BioMed research international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1155/2020/3607436
更新日期:2020-03-24 00:00:00