[A crosscorrelation analysis of fluctuations in heart rate and breathing when diagnosing the autonomic disorders in patients with hypotonic type of functional dysphonia]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2020;120(5):60-66 Authors: Jurkov AY, Bahilin VM, Shustova TI, Alekseeva NS Abstract OBJECTIVE: To conduct a cross-correlation analysis of the frequency of breathing and heart rhythm variability (HRV) in the diagnosis of autonomic disorders...
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Related Articles Challenges in topical therapy of chronic rhinosinusitis: The case of nasal drops application - A systematic review. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Trabut S, Friedrich H, Caversaccio M, Negoias S Abstract OBJECTIVE: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health issue associated with a significant life quality impairment. Intranasal glucocorticoid is the treatment of choice both as initial therapy as well as after...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:58
Michael Tomasello es un primatólogo y psicólogo comparativo estadounidense que ha centrado su vida académica en la cognición social de los grandes simios (principalmente los humanos actuales), la evolución del lenguaje y la selección cultural, siendo también el mentor y colega en diversas publicaciones de otro de nuestros primates favoritos, el profesor Josep Call. Es autor de unos cuantos libros entre los cuales se encuentran Becoming Human: A Theory of Ontogeny (Harvard University Press, 2019)...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:42
Abstract Background In the last years an increased interest in the use of salivary parameters in connection with caries experience and caries prediction has been shown. In schoolchildren investigations are known, where the relationship between caries prevalence and salivary parameters has been assessed, but in the adolescent population studies are scarce. The aim of the study was evaluate of the association among salivary parameters,...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 03:00
Abstract Background Chairside systems are becoming more popular for fabricating full-ceramic single restorations, but there is very little knowledge about the effect of the entire workflow process on restoration fit. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the absolute marginal discrepancy (AMD) and the full internal fit (FULL) of all-ceramic crowns made by two chairside systems, Planmeca FIT and CEREC, with detailed and standard...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 03:00
The gluteus maximus V-Y advancement flap for reconstruction of extensive soft tissue loss following an advanced sacral pressure ulcer. A case report and mini review. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jun 17;73:15-21 Authors: Tchuenkam LW, Titcheu F, Mbonda A, Kamto T, Nwaha AM, Kamla IJ, Tochie JN Abstract BACKGROUND: The occurrence of pressure injuries (PIs) in an inpatient is a serious medical condition that requires a rigorous clinical evaluation....
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:12
Emergency laparoscopic repair of an incarcerated obturator hernia, a case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jun 20;73:13-14 Authors: Yee FZY, Chok AY, Wong TH Abstract Obturator hernias are rare hernias with high morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Various minimally invasive techniques have been reported in literature. Here we describe a novel technique of repairing an obturator hernia complicated by small bowel incarceration...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:12
Rare case of pregnancy with vaginal adenocarcinoma. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jun 11;: Authors: Xu Y, Li C, Wei B, Wang W Abstract INTRODUCTION: Primary vaginal cancer accounts for only 3% of female reproductive tract malignant tumours, and 5% of primary vaginal cancers are adenocarcinomas. Reports of pregnancy with vaginal adenocarcinoma are very rare. There is no guidance for its diagnosis and treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: A 27-year-old...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:12
Rapidly fatal outcome of Covid-19 after successful emergency surgery during pandemic outbreak in Northern Italy. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jun 20;73:9-12 Authors: Montali F, Palmieri G, Casali L, Pagliai L, Costi R Abstract INTRODUCTION: A pandemic outbreak of novel coronavirus, named SARS-CoV-2 and responsible of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has rapidly spread from China to Europe, being Northern Italy the first focus outside Asia....
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:12
Perforation of gastric volvulus within a giant hiatus hernia secondary to alendronate: A rare complication of bisphosphonate use. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jun 20;73:5-8 Authors: Kwan B, Wong J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the treatment of metabolic bone disease. However, they are associated with gastrointestinal side effects including acid reflux, mucosal erosion, and oesophageal stricture. We present a rare...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:12
Rapid progression of spinal epidural lipomatosis after percutaneous endoscopic spine surgery mimicking disc herniation. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jun 24;73:1-4 Authors: Youn MS, Woo YH, Shin JK Abstract INTRODUCTION: Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is well known but uncommon complication of endoscopic spine surgery. Here, we present a case of SEL that progressed focally and rapidly after endoscopic spinal surgery. PRESENTATION OF...
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Apolipoprotein M and risk of type 2 diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Jul 05;: Authors: Hajny S, Christoffersen M, Dalila N, Nielsen LB, Tybjærg-Hansen A, Christoffersen C Abstract CONTEXT: Recent studies discovered a role of apolipoprotein M (apoM) in energy metabolism, and observational analyses in humans suggest an association with type 2 diabetes. The causal relationship remained however elusive. OBJECTIVE: To investigate...
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Effect of Diet on Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Jul 04;: Authors: Shang Y, Zhou H, Hu M, Feng H Abstract OBJECTIVE: The effect of diet on insulin resistance (IR) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is controversial. Thus, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate whether diet could reduce IR in women with PCOS while providing optimal and precise nutrition advice for clinical...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:11
Related Articles Vitamin D status and risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a large cohort: results from the UK Biobank. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Jul 04;: Authors: Fan X, Wang J, Song M, Giovannucci EL, Ma H, Jin G, Hu Z, Shen H, Hang D Abstract CONTEXT: Although an inverse association between vitamin D status and mortality has been reported in observational studies, the precise association shape and optimal vitamin D status...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:11
Idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) is a noninfectious inflammatory disease whose etiology remains unknown. Treatment is focused on reducing inflammation, which becomes challenging in nonresponding cases. We report the case of a 59-year-old woman with refractory IOI that showed a positive response to tocilizumab therapy. The patient was diagnosed with a unilateral sclerosing IOI for 9 years and showed a negative control with previous oral steroids, peribulbar steroid injections, radiotherapy, immunosuppressors,...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 14:55
We report a case of a 42-year-old male with a history of bilateral congenital cataract surgery performed at 2 years of age. The patient was left with aphakia, secondary glaucoma, and a history of diabetic macular edema in the setting of diabetes mellitus type 1. The right eye became prephthisical from his congenital surgical repair, and his left eye presented with an acute pseudo-endophthalmitis developing after the seventh intravitreal injection to treat the macular edema. The eye then presented...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 14:54
A 56-year-old female presented with vitreous opacity with gradual visual disturbance in her right eye of 1-year duration. A Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma had been treated 15 years before. Presenting best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/200 in her right eye and 20/25 in her left eye. Intraocular pressure was 18 mm Hg bilaterally. Slit-lamp examination revealed no abnormal findings in the anterior segment of both eyes, including the absence of cells and flare. Fundoscopic examination indicated hazy...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 14:52
Related Articles [Suspected rare manifestation of a thyroglossal and lateral cervical cyst-a diagnostic and therapeutic approach]. HNO. 2020 Jul 03;: Authors: Karal A, Capraro J, Metternich F, Müller M Abstract A 34-year-old female patient presented to our department with a 1.5 cm midline cystic lesion of the neck. A second cystic mass was found in level 2 of the left lateral neck. Following complete resection, histopathological examination...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 16:02
Related Articles A quaternary ammonium silane antimicrobial triggers bacterial membrane and biofilm destruction. Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 03;10(1):10970 Authors: Daood U, Matinlinna JP, Pichika MR, Mak KK, Nagendrababu V, Fawzy AS Abstract To study the antimicrobial effects of quaternary ammonium silane (QAS) exposure on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus bacterial biofilms at different concentrations. Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:50
Diagnosis and treatment of isolated snoring-open questions and areas for future research. Sleep Breath. 2020 Jul 04;: Authors: Hofauer B, Braumann B, Heiser C, Herzog M, Maurer JT, Plößl S, Sommer JU, Steffen A, Verse T, Stuck BA Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: Snoring is a common phenomenon which is generated by vibration of soft tissue of the upper airway during sleep. Due to the high incidence of isolated snoring and the substantial burden for...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Intracapsular coblation tonsillecttomy versus extracapsular coblation tonsillectomy: a systematic review and a meta-analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jul 04;: Authors: Daskalakis D, Tsetsos N, Karagergou S, Goudakos J, Markou K, Karkos P Abstract PURPOSE: To assess all available data regarding the comparative benefit of intracapsular coblation tonsillectomy (ICT) versus extracapsular coblation tonsillectomy (ECT) in children. ...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Association of sleep characteristics with adiposity markers in children. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Jul 04;: Authors: Herttrich T, Daxer J, Hiemisch A, Kluge J, Merkenschlager A, Kratzsch J, Scheuermann K, Jenni OG, Körner A, Kiess W, Quante M Abstract Background Accumulating evidence suggests a relationship between sleep alterations and overweight/obesity in children. Our aim was to investigate the association of sleep measures other...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Identifying cohort differences in children undergoing partial intracapsular tonsillectomy vs traditional tonsillectomy for sleep disordered breathing. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jun 20;137:110183 Authors: Tipirneni KE, Bauter L, Sher ET, Arnold MA, Audlin JA, Marzouk HA Abstract OBJECTIVE: Partial intracapsular tonsillectomy (PIT) is a well-established technique for reducing post-operative morbidity in pediatric patients with sleep...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Upper airway collapsibility in patients with OSA treated with continuous positive airway pressure: a retrospective preliminary study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jul 06;: Authors: Bosi M, Parenti SI, Fiordelli A, Poletti V, Alessandri-Bonetti G Abstract Study Objectives.: To investigate the prevalence of mildly collapsible upper airways (defined by therapeutic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) values ≤8 cm H₂O) in moderate to severe obstructive...
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Efficacy and long-term follow-up of positional therapy by vibrotactile neck-based device in the management of positional OSA. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jul 06;: Authors: De Corso E, Mastrapasqua RF, Fiorita A, Settimi S, Mele DA, Picciotti PM, Loperfido A, Marrone S, Rizzotto G, Paludetti G, Scarano E Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: Different therapeutic strategies have been investigated for the treatment of positional-OSA (POSA), but more evidence...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Tridimensional upper airway assessment in male patients with OSA using oral advancement devices modifying their vertical dimension. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jul 06;: Authors: Barbero M, Flores-Mir C, Blanco JC, Nuño VC, Casellas JB, Calvo Girado JL, Amezaga JA, De Carlos F Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) constitute an alternative treatment in selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A mandibular advanced...
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Related Articles Sensitivity of a sequential model based on a questionnaire (STOP-Bang vs Dixon) and nocturnal pulse oximetry for screening obstructive sleep apnea in patients with morbid obesity candidates for bariatric surgery. Endocrinol Diabetes Nutr. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Lázaro J, Clavería P, Cabrejas C, Fernando J, Segura S, Marín JM Abstract INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a high incidence in patients with morbid obesity...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles A radiologic parameter that could be applied in the development of sleep apnea in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing occipitocervical fusion. J Orthop Sci. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Long G, Hu Z, Jiao Z, Ping Y, Yan S, Feng Y, Xiangsheng T, Mingsheng T Abstract BACKGROUND: The prevalence of sleep apnea in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with occipitocervical lesions was 79%. Occipitocervical fusion (OCF) could incur sleep...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles Different prognosis between severe and very severe obstructive sleep apnea patients; Five year outcomes. J Cardiol. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Hamaoka T, Murai H, Takata S, Hirai T, Sugimoto H, Mukai Y, Okabe Y, Tokuhisa H, Takashima SI, Usui S, Sakata K, Kawashiri MA, Sugiyama Y, Nakatsumi Y, Takamura M Abstract BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by augmented sympathetic nerve activity. In our previous study,...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles Imaging of sleep-disordered breathing in adults. Clin Radiol. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Whyte A, Gibson D Abstract Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a term that includes several chronic conditions in which partial or complete cessation of breathing occurs multiple times throughout the night. Central sleep apnoea (CSA) is uncommon and defined by the episodic cessation of airflow without respiratory effort. Lesions involving the...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles Impact of obstructive sleep apnea on left ventricular mass index in men with coronary artery disease. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun 29;: Authors: Huang Z, Wang L, Liu Y, Huang K, Xu Y, Chen P, Luo J, Li G, Chen J Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is associated with augmented risk for mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). These patients often have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles Partial epiglottectomy improves residual apnea-hypopnea index in patients with epiglottis collapse. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun 29;: Authors: Jeong SH, Man Sung C, Lim SC, Yang HC Abstract None: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment aggravates airway obstruction in patients with epiglottis collapse. In these patients, partial epiglottectomy can resolve epiglottis collapse by partial excision of the obstructed epiglottis....
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles Central sleep apnea and Chiari 1 malformation in a pediatric patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Martirosyan Z, Malhotra S Abstract None: Klippel-Feil sequence (KFS) is a rare congenital condition that presents with congenital cervical spine fusion, reduced cervical spine flexion, and low posterior hairline. Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are frequent...
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Related Articles Cardiovascular and somatic comorbidities and sleep measures using three hypopnea criteria in mild obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: sex, age and body mass index differences in a retrospective sleep clinic cohort. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun 29;: Authors: Johnson KG, Johnson DC, Thomas RJ, Rastegar V, Visintainer P Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: To describe sex, age and body mass index (BMI) differences in comorbidities and...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:32
Related Articles Sleep in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an observational study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun 29;: Authors: Stewart NH, Waters RW, Mokhlesi B, Lauderdale DS, Arora VM Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare risk of undiagnosed sleep disorders among medical inpatients with COPD compared to those without COPD. METHODS: In a prospective cohort study, hospitalized...
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Related Articles Nightly fluctuations in sleep apnea severity and clinical practice guidelines for diagnostic testing. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun 30;: Authors: Dzierzewski JM, Dautovich ND, Taylor SA PMID: 32620185 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related Articles Evaluation of the effect of the mouth gag use on optic nerve sheath diameter of pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy or Adenotonsillectomy: An observational study. BMC Anesthesiol. 2020 Jul 03;20(1):163 Authors: Altiparmak B, Korkmaz Toker M, Uysal Aİ, Köseoğlu S, Gümüş Demirbilek S Abstract BACKGROUND: A mouth gag is usually used during tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy surgeries, cleft palate repair, obstructive...
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Publication date: 1 November 2020Source: Talanta, Volume 219Author(s): Yongmei Jia, Xiaoqing Yi, Zhiguo Li, Lingling Zhang, Biao Yu, Jun Zhang, Xudong Wang, Xu Jia
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:29
Immunotherapy in sinonasal melanoma: treatment patterns and outcomes compared to cutaneous melanoma.
Immunotherapy in sinonasal melanoma: treatment patterns and outcomes compared to cutaneous melanoma. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2020 Jul 05;: Authors: Klebaner D, Saddawi-Konefka R, Finegersh A, Yan CH, Califano JA, London NR, Deconde AS, Faraji F Abstract BACKGROUND: Although treatment with checkpoint blockade is now accepted as standard of care for cutaneous melanoma, few studies have investigated its role in sinonasal melanoma (SNM). We aimed...
Mon Jul 06, 2020 15:25
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