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Ultrasound assisted liposuction [abstract]
(2010)
The purpose of this study is to examine Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) and compare its advantages and disadvantages with traditional liposuction procedures. UAL is a relatively new technology and concept that has ...
The effects of tDCS on individuals with compromised cognition : a review of the literature [abstract]
(2010)
Objectives: To review the literature pertaining to tDCS and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurological abnormalities, and to uncover a gap in knowledge in research on tDCS and propose future research to help ...
Brain phenotypes in a mouse model for Apert Syndrome [abstract]
(2010)
Apert Syndrome (AS) is one of several fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) related craniosynostosis syndromes. Individuals with AS display craniofacial dysmorphology and a constellation of central nervous system ...
Creation of 'Super Avastin': A New Nanomedicine Approach for the Treatment of PXE and AMD [abstract]
(2010-02)
Nanomedicine is an emerging medical area that utilizes nanoparticles for the detection and treatment of diseases. The ubiquitous place of gold in Nanomedicine stems from its chemical ability to serve in an unoxidized state ...
Towards the Biological Synthesis of fullerene molecules [abstract]
(2010)
This invention describes the synthesis of carbon fullerene molecules and nanotubes using biological or enzymatic means. Presently carbon nanotubes are synthesized by either chemical vapor deposition or by electrical discharge ...
Nanostructures for Diagnostics and Delivery [abstract]
(2010)
Nanostructures are increasingly being recognized for their novel applications in biological systems including nanomedicine— the application of nanoscale technologies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. ...
Second rib curvature in apes and humans and implications for the evolution of thoracic shape in early hominins [abstract]
(2010)
shaped," but fossil evidence for thoracic shape is limited. Still, this inference has been used to infer important aspects of early hominin biology, such as gut size and locomotor capacity. In June 2010, a new skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis (KSD...
Getting over a hangover : how do wake promoting neurons in the basal forebrain affect ethanol induced sleep? [abstract]
(2010)
Hangover is a common clinical manifestation of heavy alcohol use. Sleepiness/drowsiness is a common symptom of hangover; however its neuroanatomical substrate is unknown. The basal forebrain (BF) cholinergic neurons play ...
Gender, aging & activity in rural South Africa [abstract]
(2010)
This study explores how older persons in rural South Africa, a context with both high HIV-prevalence and an increasing burden of non-communicable disease, define what it means to be healthy and sick. We examine how older ...
Two-stage vs. single-stage management of patients with choledocholithiasis : meta analysis of randomized controlled trials [abstract]
(2010)
Current management of choledocholithiasis involves two stage process involving ERCP and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). An alternative single-stage laparoscopic treatment was introduced for these patients. Various ...
Screening for male osteoporosis at an academic medical center : retrospective analysis of DXA usage patterns over 5 years [abstract]
(2010)
Recent research suggests men have higher mortality rates than women after hip fracture and men experience fractures at higher bone density values. Although the risk of osteoporotic fractures in men is increasing, there is ...
Outcome of medical versus surgical therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease : meta analysis of randomized controlled trials [abstract]
(2010)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal tracts. Medical management includes use of antisecretory medications or surgical management. Randomized controlled trials have compared ...
Novel methods in mammary gland evaluation [abstract]
(2010)
In response to the growing knowledge base on effects of environmental contaminants on mammary tissue, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) renovated their bioassay guidelines to adapt developmental chemical exposure and ...
Outcomes in patients sustaining complex periarticular fracture-dislocations of the elbow [abstract]
(2010)
Periarticular fracture-dislocations (dislocations associated with one or more fractures) of the elbow are difficult injuries to treat. They have historically been associated with poor treatment strategies which resulted ...
MicroRNA mir-146a expression in oral cancer tissues [abstract]
(2010)
Recent advances in basic research have shown that the expression and function of microRNAs impact on gene expression regulation networks extensively. Ever increasing new knowledge from microRNA studies should be translated ...
Orthopaedic trauma and an aging population : a retrospective review of factors influencing outcomes [abstract]
(2010)
Orthopaedic trauma outcomes are largely dependent upon mechanism of injury. However, elderly patients often sustain lower energy trauma, but have worse outcomes. Studies have shown that elderly patients are more likely to ...
The experience of initiating and being on dialysis among the elderly [abstract]
(2010)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that requires extreme treatment measures to ensure survival for the patients it afflicts. These measures include dialysis and/or kidney transplantation. Since 1973, the federal ...
Evaluation of [99mTC(CO)3]-labeled ERBB-2-targeting peptides for breast carcinoma imaging [abstract]
(2010)
The purpose of this study was to radiolabel a novel ErbB-2-avid peptide, discovered
from bacteriophage display, with [99mTc(H2 O)3 (CO)3 ]+ and evaluate the in vitro cellular targeting and in vivo tumor imaging properties ...
Nebivolol, a beta adrenergic receptor antagonist blocks angiotensin II-mediated signaling in heart [abstract]
(2010)
We recently showed that Nebivolol, a [beta]-adrenergic receptor (AR) antagonist attenuates myocardial oxidative stress and promotes insulin metabolic signaling in 9 week old Zucker obese (ZO) insulin resistant rats. Here, ...
Selective review of tDCS and cognitive training studies enhancing cognitive performance in health and disease [abstract]
(2010)
Cognitive decline is an inevitable part of the normal aging process that has been shown to impact a person's functioning in daily life. Despite this, there is a lack of evidence which supports practical and effective methods ...