Towards endemicity: large-scale expansion of the NDM-1-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 lineage in Poland, 2015-16. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Baraniak A, Machulska M, Å»abicka D, Literacka E, Izdebski R, Urbanowicz P, Bojarska K, Herda M, KoziÅska A, Hryniewicz W, Gniadkowski M, NDM-PL Study Group Abstract OBJECTIVES: In 2015 and 2016 Poland recorded rapid proliferation of New Delhi MBL (NDM)-producing Enterobacterales, with...
Resistance to TRK inhibition mediated by convergent MAPK pathway activation. Nat Med. 2019 Aug 12;: Authors: Cocco E, Schram AM, Kulick A, Misale S, Won HH, Yaeger R, Razavi P, Ptashkin R, Hechtman JF, Toska E, Cownie J, Somwar R, Shifman S, Mattar M, Selçuklu SD, Samoila A, Guzman S, Tuch BB, Ebata K, de Stanchina E, Nagy RJ, Lanman RB, Houck-Loomis B, Patel JA, Berger MF, Ladanyi M, Hyman DM, Drilon A, Scaltriti M Abstract TRK fusions are found in...
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present-why do cancers fluoresce with 5-aminolaevulinic acid? Br J Cancer. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: McNicholas K, MacGregor MN, Gleadle JM Abstract Photodynamic diagnosis and therapy have emerged as a promising tool in oncology. Using the visible fluorescence from photosensitisers excited by light, clinicians can both identify and treat tumour cells in situ. Protoporphyrin IX, produced in...
HER2, chromosome 17 polysomy and DNA ploidy status in breast cancer; a translational study. Sci Rep. 2019 Aug 12;9(1):11679 Authors: Halilovic A, Verweij DI, Simons A, Stevens-Kroef MJPL, Vermeulen S, Elsink J, Tops BBJ, Otte-Höller I, van der Laak JAWM, van de Water C, Boelens OBA, Schlooz-Vries MS, Dijkstra JR, Nagtegaal ID, Tol J, van Cleef PHJ, Span PN, Bult P Abstract Breast cancer treatment depends on human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2)...
Biosimilars in oncology: A decade of experience with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and its implications for monoclonal antibodies. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2019 Jul 23;: Authors: Krendyukov A, Schiestl M Abstract Biosimilars offer the potential for improved sustainability of cancer care. In oncology, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and erythropoiesis-stimulating agent biosimilars have been available for almost a decade, with biosimilars...
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Related ArticlesTargeted gene therapy in human-induced pluripotent stem cells from a patient with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2019 Aug 08;: Authors: Estève J, Blouin JM, Lalanne M, Azzi-Martin L, Dubus P, Bidet A, Harambat J, Llanas B, Moranvillier I, Bedel A, Moreau-Gaudry F, Richard E Abstract Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is an inherited metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of the...
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Pilot study of the potential of 3D ultrasound to measure tonsillar volume and hypertrophy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jul 31;126:109612 Authors: Chung D, Bandarkar A, Rana MS, Tabrizi PR, Preciado D, Jago J, Linguraru MG, Reilly BK Abstract OBJECTIVE: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), results in approximately 4-5 million outpatient visits per year in the United States. In pediatric patients, OSA is primarily caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy,...
The bacteriome of otitis media with effusion: Does it originate from the adenoid? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Aug 07;126:109624 Authors: Ari O, Karabudak S, Kalcioglu MT, Gunduz AY, Durmaz R Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition and the diversity of bacteriome in middle ear effusion (MEE) and adenoid specimens of pediatric patients having otitis media with effusion (OME). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sample...
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Commentary on "Correlation between students' and trainers' evaluations while learning delegated surgical procedures: a prospective cohort study". Int J Surg. 2019 Aug 10;: Authors: Nazim SM, Talati JJ PMID: 31408747 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
A novel hybrid fixation versus dual plating for both-bone forearm fractures in older children: a prospective comparative study. Int J Surg. 2019 Aug 10;: Authors: Zhu S, Yang D, Gong C, Chen C, Chen L Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to compare the clinical outcomes of hybrid fixation using elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) for the ulna and plate screw fixation for the radius (Hybrid group) with dual plating fixation for...
Systematic review and meta-analysis Comparing weight loss outcomes by laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy; a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg. 2019 Aug 10;: Authors: Guraya SY, Strate T Abstract OBJECTIVE: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are commonly performed weight loss procedures worldwide. Unfortunately, few studies have compared percentage total weight...
Commentary on "Short-term efficacy of transvaginal specimen extraction for right colon cancer based on propensity score matching: a retrospective cohort study". Int J Surg. 2019 Aug 10;: Authors: Coskun AK PMID: 31408744 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Effect of micro-computed tomography reconstruction protocols on bone fractal dimension analysis. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2019 Aug 13;:20190235 Authors: Gaêta-Araujo H, Oliveira-Santos N, Brasil DM, do Nascimento EHL, Madlum DV, Haiter-Neto F, Oliveira-Santos C Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the influence of the level of three micro-CT reconstruction tools: beam-hardening correction (BHC), smoothing filter (SF), and ring artefact correction (RAC) on...
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Related ArticlesDiscrimintion and Mapping of the Primary and Processed Transcripts in Maize Mitochondrion Using a Circular RT-PCR-based Strategy. J Vis Exp. 2019 Jul 29;(149): Authors: Zhang Y, Liao X, Luo P, Peng K, Ye W, Lian T, Ma Q, Nian H Abstract In plant mitochondria, some steady-state transcripts have 5' triphosphate derived from transcription initiation (primary transcripts), while the others contain 5' monophosphate generated post-transcriptionally...
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Related ArticlesDetection of Retrotransposition Activity of Hot LINE-1s by Long-Distance Inverse PCR. J Vis Exp. 2019 Jul 27;(149): Authors: Pradhan B, Kauppi L Abstract Long interspersed nuclear elements 1 (LINE-1s) are the only family of mobile genetic elements in the human genome that can move autonomously. They do so by a process called retrotransposition wherein they transcribe to form an mRNA intermediate which is then consequently inserted into...
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Related ArticlesFeasibility of an ultrasound-guided approach to radiofrequency ablation of the superolateral, superomedial and inferomedial genicular nerves: a cadaveric study. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Aug 12;: Authors: Vanneste B, Tomlinson J, Desmet M, Krol A Abstract INTRODUCTION: Genicular nerve radiofrequency (RF)denervation appears to be a promising treatment for knee pain in patients with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee, when candidates...
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Related ArticlesLetter to the editor: Pending challenges in passenger contact tracing in air transport - a German perspective. Euro Surveill. 2019 Aug;24(32): Authors: Seidel J, Matysiak-Klose D, Jeglitza M, Litzba N PMID: 31411136 [PubMed - in process]
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Related ArticlesPTH immunoassay interference due to human anti-mouse antibodies in an obese subject with normal parathyroid function. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 14;: Authors: Laudes M, Frohnert J, Ivanova K, Wandinger KP Abstract CONTEXT: Immunoassay interference is most often found for Prolactin measurement. Only few data exist on immunoassay interference for other hormones. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 36 years old obese female subject (BMI...
Hepatic Fatty Acid Balance and Hepatic Fat Content in Severely Obese Humans. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Lytle KA, Bush NC, Triay JM, Kellogg TA, Kendrick ML, Swain JM, Gathaiya NW, Hames KC, Jensen MD Abstract PURPOSE: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can lead to hepatic inflammation/damage. Understanding the physiological mechanisms that contribute to excess hepatic lipid accumulation may help identify effective treatments. ...
Sex hormone phenotypes in young girls and the age at pubertal milestones. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Fassler CS, Gutmark-Little I, Xie C, Giannini CM, Chandler DW, Biro FM, Pinney SM Abstract CONTEXT: The age of pubertal onset is influenced by many variables in young girls. Previous studies have not examined sex hormones longitudinally around the time of breast development and their relationship to pubertal onset. OBJECTIVE:...
Maternal thyroid function, use of antithyroid drugs in early pregnancy and birth defects. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Andersen SL, Knøsgaard L, Olsen J, Vestergaard P, Andersen S Abstract CONTEXT: Antithyroid drug (ATD) therapy in early pregnancy is associated with birth defects, but more data are needed to substantiate the risk associated with different types of ATD. Furthermore, the role of abnormal maternal thyroid function per...
Letter to the Editor: "Comparison of teriparatide and denosumab in patients switching from long-term bisphosphonate use". J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Sugiyama T PMID: 31408164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
HDL-cholesterol, its variability and the risk of diabetes : a nationwide population-based study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Lee SH, Kim HS, Park YM, Kwon HS, Yoon KH, Han K, Kim MK Abstract CONTEXT: Bidirectional relationship between low HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) and glucose intolerance is well established. Recent studies suggested an association of lipid variability with various health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To investigate...
Three Discrete Patterns of Primary Aldosteronism Lateralization in Response to Cosyntropin during Adrenal Vein Sampling. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Wannachalee T, Zhao L, Nanba K, Nanba AT, Shields JJ, Rainey WE, Auchus RJ, Turcu AF Abstract BACKGROUND: Cosyntropin (ACTH1-24) stimulation during adrenal vein (AV) sampling (AVS) enhances the confidence of successful AV cannulation and circumvents intra-procedure hormonal fluctuations....
Testosterone and estrone increase from the age of 70 years; findings from the Sex Hormones in Older Women Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 13;: Authors: Davis SR, Bell RJ, Robinson PJ, Handelsman DJ, Gilbert T, Phung J, Desai R, Lockery JE, Woods RL, Wolfe RS, Reid CM, Nelson MR, Murray AM, McNeil JJ Abstract IMPORTANCE: There is a lack of understanding of what is normal in terms of sex steroid levels in older women. OBJECTIVE: To determine...
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Related ArticlesBrain oscillatory activity and CT perfusion in hyper-acute ischemic stroke. J Clin Neurosci. 2019 Aug 10;: Authors: Stragapede L, Furlanis G, Ajčević M, Ridolfi M, Caruso P, Naccarato M, Ukmar M, Manganotti P Abstract OBJECTIVES: The combined use of perfusion neuroimaging and brain oscillatory activity may provide a better clinical picture of neurovascular coupling of the injured area in ischemic stroke. The aim is to assess stroke-related...
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