Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2020. ObjectiveWe evaluated clinical performance of the T-SPOT.TB test for detecting tuberculosis (TB) infection in Meizhou, China.MethodsWe enrolled 2,868 patients who underwent T-SPOT.TB, smear, and TB-DNA at the same time. The tests’ sensitivity and specificity were evaluated and compared in different groups, and in pulmonary TB (PTB) and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) subgroups. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis...
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Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2020. ObjectivesThe objective was to observe the effects of Astragalus polysaccharides on diabetes and on regulation of the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.MethodsA type 2 diabetic rat model was established with a high-fat diet in combination with low-dose streptozotocin (35 mg/kg). Astragalus polysaccharides were applied as treatment intervention and changes in blood glucose and kidney morphology and function were assessed.ResultsEight...
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Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2020. Herein, a relatively rare case is reported in which a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) health education model was applied in a young female patient with metabolic syndrome (MS) and acute pancreatitis (AP), with a satisfactory effect. The purpose of this report is to provide a reference for a viable health education program in clinical practice for intervention of MS with concurrent AP in the absence of clinical trials....
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Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2020. A de Winter electrocardiographic (ECG) pattern comprising precordial junctional ST depression followed by tall, positive symmetrical T waves in leads V1/V2 to V4/V6 is often concomitant with ST elevation in lead aVR. This finding strongly suggests proximal left anterior descending coronary artery occlusion. We described a patient who had the de Winter ECG pattern in leads V2 to V4 by acute left main coronary artery (LMCA) occlusion....
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Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2020. Amebiasis is a frequently occurring parasitic infection in South East Asia. We present a case of a 54-year-old man with right lower quadrant abdominal pain that persisted for longer than 1 year. He had been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease in Indonesia. His abdominal pain persisted, despite therapy, and he visited Malaysia for transnational medical advice. Abdominal ultrasound showed fatty liver, gallbladder polyps,...
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Related ArticlesThe Potential of CD16 on Plasma-Derived Exosomes as a Liquid Biomarker in Head and Neck Cancer. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 May 26;21(11): Authors: Hofmann L, Ludwig S, Schuler PJ, Hoffmann TK, Brunner C, Theodoraki MN Abstract Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are highly immune suppressive and aggressive malignancies. As part of the tumor microenvironment, exosomes contribute to this immune suppression. The Fc receptor CD16...
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Related ArticlesHeartmate 3 Implantation in Cancer Survivors with Advanced Heart Failure. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2020 Apr;39(4S):S183 Authors: Raikhelkar J, Fried J, Sumzin N, Clerkin K, Griffin J, Sanchez J, Marshall D, Yuzefpolskaya M, Colombo P, Naka Y, Takayama H, Topkara V, Sayer G, Takeda K, Uriel N Abstract PURPOSE: There are over 15 million Cancer Survivors (CSr) in the United States and this number is estimated to increase further with...
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Related ArticlesA New Application of CBCT Image Fusion in Temporal Bone Studies. J Int Adv Otol. 2019 Dec;15(3):431-435 Authors: Iso-Mustajärvi M, Sipari S, Lehtimäki A, Tervaniemi J, Löppönen H, Dietz A Abstract OBJECTIVES: Temporal bone (TB) studies are essential during the development of new arrays. Postoperative cochlear histology is still regarded as golden standard for the assessment of electrode localization and trauma though it is time consuming,...
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Related ArticlesEfficacy of Epley Maneuver on Quality of Life of Elderly Patients with Subjective BPPV. J Int Adv Otol. 2019 Dec;15(3):420-424 Authors: Uz U, Uz D, Akdal G, Çelik O Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the repositioning maneuver on quality of life in elderly patients with dizziness and/or vertigo. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This controlled, prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted in elderly...
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Related ArticlesClinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Congenital Cholesteatoma. J Int Adv Otol. 2019 Dec;15(3):386-390 Authors: Song IS, Han WG, Lim KH, Nam KJ, Yoo MH, Rah YC, Choi J Abstract OBJECTIVES: Since its introduction in 2002, the staging system for congenital cholesteatoma, as defined by Potsic, has been used widely owing to its simplicity and predictability. The aim of the present study was to analyze the clinical characteristics...
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Related ArticlesAnalysis of the Microbiome in the Adenoids of Korean Children with Otitis Media with Effusion. J Int Adv Otol. 2019 Dec;15(3):379-385 Authors: Kim SK, Hong SJ, Pak KH, Hong SM Abstract OBJECTIVES: The adenoid pad, which is located between the orifice of the Eustachian tube (ET) and posterior nasal cavity, can affect the development of otitis media with effusion (OME) because of its anatomical location. The aim of the present study was...
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Related ArticlesUnilateral congenital hearing loss in children: Challenges and potentials. Hear Res. 2019 02;372:29-41 Authors: van Wieringen A, Boudewyns A, Sangen A, Wouters J, Desloovere C Abstract The estimated incidence of sensorineural hearing impairment (>40 dB HL) at birth is 1.86 per 1000 newborns in developed countries and 30-40% of these are unilateral. Profound sensorineural unilateral hearing impairment or single sided deafness (SSD)...
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Related ArticlesAn avoidance method to minimize dose perturbation effects in proton pencil beam scanning treatment of patients with small high-Z implants. Phys Med Biol. 2020 May 28;: Authors: Fellin F, Artoni M, Righetto R, Bellinzona VE, Widesott L, Dionisi F, Farace P Abstract OBJECTIVES: to implement a multi-field-optimization (MFO) technique for treating patients with high-Z implants in pencil beam scanning proton-therapy and generate treatment...
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Related ArticlesPhase I trial of alpelisib in combination with concurrent cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy in patients with locoregionally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Oral Oncol. 2020 May 25;108:104753 Authors: Day D, Prawira A, Spreafico A, Waldron J, Karithanam R, Giuliani M, Weinreb I, Kim J, Cho J, Hope A, Bayley A, Ringash J, Bratman SV, Jang R, O'Sullivan B, Siu LL, Hansen AR Abstract BACKGROUND: Deregulation of...
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Related ArticlesHuman Papillomavirus E6/E7 mRNA detection by in situ hybridization in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Arch Oral Biol. 2020 May 07;116:104746 Authors: Abreu PM, Valle IB, Damasceno TCD, Có ACG, Pansini PF, Podestá JRV, Souza ED, Rocha RM, Curado MP, Mehanna H, von Zeidler SV Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of in situ hybridization using E6/E7 mRNA probes to identify the frequency of high-risk...
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Related ArticlesBeyond the brain: Extra-axial pathology on diffusion weighted imaging in neuroimaging. J Neurol Sci. 2020 May 19;415:116900 Authors: Mallon D, Dixon L, Campion T, Dawe G, Bhatia K, Kachramanoglou C, Kirmi O Abstract Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has a central role in the assessment of the brain parenchyma, particularly in the context of acute stroke. However, the applications of DWI extend far beyond the brain parenchyma and include...
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Related ArticlesSuccessful application of antimicrobial photodynamic and photobiomodulation therapies for controlling osteoradionecrosis and xerostomia after laryngeal carcinoma treatment: a case report of full oral rehabilitation. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2020 May 25;:101835 Authors: Pedroni ACF, Miniello TG, Hirota C, Carvalho MH, Lascala CA, Marques MM Abstract We present a clinical case where a conservative treatment based on photonics [antimicrobial...
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Related ArticlesCaspase inhibitor z-VAD-FMK increases the survival of hair cells after Actinomycin-D-induced damage in vitro. Neurosci Lett. 2020 May 25;:135089 Authors: Chang H, Sun F, Tian K, Wang W, Zhou K, Zha D, Qiu J Abstract Actinomycin-D (Act-D) is a highly effective chemotherapeutic agent that induces apoptosis in systemic tissues. Act-D combined with other chemotherapeutic agents exhibits ototoxic effects and causes hearing impairment....
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