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Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2572-3030.jcgb-19-2581
Ashraf KhanCorresponding author
We report the case of a 75 year-old female with past history of ampullary adenocarcinoma presenting with a rapidly enlarging breast mass, initially misclassified on fine needle aspiration as a probable sarcoma, which was ultimately diagnosed as melanoma on resection in the absence of a known cutaneo…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2689-5773.jcdp-19-2611
Cameron Y. S. LeeCorresponding author
An anatomical variant of the Stafne bone cavity (SBC) located in the right subcondylar region of the mandible is presented. Such an occurrence of the SBC in this region near the parotid gland is considered rare and poses a diagnostic challenge for the dentist and radiologist. Knowledge of head and n…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-9467.jgrc-19-2619
Marten SørensenCorresponding author
The Andean region is the centre of origin and domestication of at least 9 species of native root and tuber crops in addition to several species of native potatoes. Within this group, Mauka – also known as Miso or Taso ‒ (Mirabilis expansa Ruíz & Pav.) Standl. ‒ Nyctaginaceae) is one of the least wel…
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-18-2469
Yohei KawasakiCorresponding author
Background Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are categorized as omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are present in fish oil, etc. DHA and EPA omega-3 PUFAs have a well-established fasting serum triglycerides (TG) lowering effect that may result in normal lipide…
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-18-2422
Satyajit PatraCorresponding author
This review summarizes tumor development in p53‑deficient mouse models, discussing tissue specificity, cooperating pathways, and insights into human cancer biology.
Nov 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-18-2447
Mohammed Ahmed ElmetwallyCorresponding author
Following parturition in the cow, there is a significant period of sexual quiescence of variable length. This period of reproductive quiescence was found to be longer in suckling or intensively milked animals.This acyclic period is generally considered as the postpartum anoestrous period. The postpa…
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-18-2418
Leonid TarassishinCorresponding author
A brief review surveys molecular biomarkers across discovery, validation, and clinical translation, with examples in oncology and chronic disease.
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-18-2312
Mohammad Saad Zaghloul SalemCorresponding author
All aspects of life activities in living cells are mediated/executed and regulated by a vast number of networks, comprising a wide spectrum of components, starting with simple biomolecules and ending with the whole organism, and functioning within a precisely organized tight framework. Proper mediat…
Sep 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-18-2321
Fabrizio StasollaCorresponding author
Background: Person with Alzheimer Disease may present cognitive, social, communication, physical, and orientation impairments. Furthermore, individuals with Alzheimer Disease may exhibit challenging behavior, isolation, and passivity. Objectives: To emphasize the role of Assistive Technology-based i…
Sep 2018
Kleber Santiago Freitas e SilvaCorresponding author
Epilepsy comprises a series of chronic neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures. Over 50 million people are affected by epilepsy worldwide. In addition, genetic components capable of predicting epilepsy predisposition and antiepileptic drugs response would lead to the development o…
Sep 2018
Riccardo Di GianfilippoCorresponding author
MicroRNAs are short sequences of non-coding RNAs crucial in regulation of cell development, proliferation and differentiation. Some of them showed to be related with the expression of osteogenic genes. Aim of the present review was to evaluate the biological effects of titanium implant surfaces acti…
Aug 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2377-2549.jndc-18-2187
Elias RandjbaranCorresponding author
Among the numerous potential uses of carbon nanotubes (CNT), its utilization to fortify polymers was given careful consideration. This reason can be because of the remarkable firmness, magnificent quality, and the low thickness of CNT. This has given various chances to the innovation of new material…
Jun 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-18-2071
Karim SedkyCorresponding author
Study Objectives: Narcolepsy diagnosis has been associated with a long lag time between the onset of the disorder and the diagnosis itself among patients with the disorder. This article reviews the childhood epidemiology of idiopathic narcolepsy, including its prevalence, subtypes, and disease progr…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-18-2065
Sophie DesjardinsCorresponding author
Objective: Examining the correlation between physical activity measures and sleep in normal adolescents and adult population. Methods: A systematic review was conducted on the effects of exercise, its intensity, its frequency and its timing and sleep outcome. Using the databases including MEDLINE, P…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-18-2099
Win K. ThuCorresponding author
Overview: Dementia is a serious brain disease that impacts negatively in several areas of patient’s functioning. Depression has a strong link with dementia and is part of the behavior and psychological symptoms (BPSD). Behavior management for depression is recommended as a first-line psychological t…
Mar 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-1716.jn-18-1993
W. Kurtis ChildersCorresponding author
Cardiovascular disease and lung cancer are two of the most common causes of death in the United States. The cardioprotective benefits of statin class drugs is predominantly mediated through the inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase, decreasing available mevalonate, and thu…
Feb 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2766-6204.jmpt-17-1913
NF TepeneuCorresponding author
Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery, General Hospital Klagenfurt, Austria
The three most common elbow fractures classically reported in pediatric orthopedic literature are supracondylar (50–70%), lateral condylar (17–34%), and medial epicondylar fractures (10%). The mechanism of injury varies, but the most commonly described mechanism involves a fall on an outstretched ha…
Jan 2018
Ala’a SharafCorresponding author
Ileal conduit has been considered the urinary diversion of choice following radical cystectomy although orthotopic bladder substitution is gaining popularity. Urinary diversions are associated with complications including stone formation in up to 54%. We report the management of the largest ileal co…
Dec 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-9181.ijnr-17-1859
Mohammad VaseiCorresponding author
Pericentric inversions in chromosome 10 are regarded as both common and rare conditions, based on breakage and rearrangement within each specific segment. We present phenotypic and cytogenetic characterizations of a rare recombinant chromosome 10, namely inv(10)(p11q26), in a 13-month-old flabby gir…
Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-17-1792
Anastasios AngelouCorresponding author
Objectives: Bariatric surgery has been established as the cornerstone of treatment of morbid obesity with good immediate and long-term results. Nutrient deficiencies though, can be an important long-term complication and may lead to hematological, metabolic and especially neurological disorders whic…