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Detection of microrna expression in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded materials with fluorescent in situ hybridization [abstract]
(2010-02)
Non-coding regulatory RNAs designated microRNAs (miRNA) are small single-stranded RNAs that may suppress the protein outcome of target messenger RNAs and thereby regulate gene expression networks. To facilitate delineation ...
Craniofacial developmental instability and masticatory behavior [abstract]
(2010-02)
Environmental stress related to changes in dietary behavior or composition may alter the course of growth, manifesting in the phenotype as developmental instability. Two potential measures of instability, morphological ...
Crystallization and structure determination of a PNGM from Bacillus Anthracis [abstract]
(2010-02)
The enzyme phosphoglucosamine mutase catalyzes the conversion of glucosamine 6-phosphate to glucosamine 1-phosphate, an early step in the formation of the nucleotide sugar UDP-N-acetylglucosamine. In bacteria UDP-N-acety ...
Comparative analysis of pedicle screw failure in human cadaver vertebrae using simulated in vivo loading [abstract]
(2010-02)
Objective: Compare a clinically applicable method of testing pedicle screw failure in human cadaver osteoporotic vertebrae to previously studied synthetic bone. Background: Most studies in osteoporotic vertebrae lack a ...
A comparison of forearm bone mineral density among collegiate gymnasts, distance runners, and non-athletes [abstract]
(2010-02)
Purpose: Low regional bone mineral density (BMD) has been correlated with increased fracture incidence in several body regions. Higher forearm BMD has been observed in athletes of several impact loading sports and decreases ...
Determining the structure of psychiatric visit adherence [abstract]
(2010-02)
Technology cannot be effectively used to drive improvements in health care quality and health care cost reduction until significantly more healthcare visits are attended. Visit non-adherence (no-shows) costs the US mental ...
Plasticity of the temporomandibular joint in rabbits [abstract]
(2010-03)
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the mammalian body. Major changes in diet during weaning and corresponding responses of connective tissues of the feeding apparatus are incompletely ...
Potential role of Kallikrein 5 expression in metastatic dissemination of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) [abstract]
(2010-03)
OSCC is one of the top 10 causes of cancer deaths worldwide, with only a 50% 5-year survival rate, necessitating the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Using cDNA microarray analyses, we identified ...
Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance among overweight children and adolescents : a data bse study [abstract]
(2010-03)
Introduction: Recent studies have suggested a link between low serum vitamin D levels and insulin resistance. Moreover, those who are overweight or obese tend to have a high prevalence of insufficient or fully deficient ...
Pupillary light reflex as new biomarker for autism [abstract]
(2010-03)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) comprise an etiologically heterogeneous group of behaviorally diagnosed disorders defined by impairments in social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Detection of biomarkers ...
Predictors of post discharge venous thromboembolism [abstract]
(2010-03)
Spencer et al (Arch Intern Med 2007) found that most venous thromboembolic (VTE) events were diagnosed in the 3 months following hospitalization. In this study, we sought to evaluate the predictors of post-discharge VTE. ...
Retrospective review of age versus orthopaedic trauma outcome [abstract]
(2010-03)
Trauma has long been a disease of the young. Younger Americans are the most likely to suffer a serious injury or death due to trauma. Penetrating trauma is the leading cause of death in the population aged 15-24 years. ...
Retrospective characterization of geriatric patients with fractures below the hip, and comparison of this patient population with geriatric hip fracture patients [abstract]
(2010-03)
Hip fractures are commonly responsible for increased morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population. Many studies have discussed the management and outcomes of geriatric hip fracture patients. However, little attention ...
A dance-movement therapeutic intervention to improve balance and gait in community-based frail seniors : a pilot study [abstract]
(2010-02)
Statement of the Problem: Loss of balance and diminished gait are major fall risk factors in older persons. Literature suggests that physical activity based on dance may improve balance and gait. The aim of this pilot study ...
Do patients with craniosynostosis have increased incidence of auditory neuropathy newborns? [abstract]
(2010-02)
Objective: To investigate the incidence of abnormal auditory brainstem response (ABR) with normal otoacoustic emissions, in newborn patients with craniosynostosis as compared to published standards. Design: A retrospective ...
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of MRI contrast agent targeting human prostate cancer [abstract]
(2010-03)
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in the US, affecting 1 in 6 men. Noninvasive imaging techniques have played important roles in prostate cancer staging and treatment planning. In particular, diffusion-weighted ...
Local ethanol promotes extracellular accumulation of adenosine in the orexinergic perifornical hypothalamus [abstract]
(2010-03)
Ethanol promotes sleep. However, the neuroanatomical site where ethanol acts to modulate sleep/wakefulness is unknown. The perifornical hypothalamus (PFH) contains wake-promoting orexinergic neurons. Studies from our ...
Adaptations to tree-gouging in the anterior masticatory apparatus of marmosets (callithrix) [abstract]
(2010-02)
Although all genera of Callitrichinae engage in exudativory to some degree, marmosets (Callithrix, Cebuella) take advantage of exudates to the greatest extent. To facilitate exudate feeding, marmosets use their anterior ...
Combined augmentation mastoplexy [abstract]
(2010-02)
Background: First described by Gonzales-Ullo in 1960, combined augmentation/mastopexy has increased in popularity amongst patients interested in a single stage procedure that reduces cost and decreases recovery time. The ...
Can estrogen related receptor cure cancer? [abstract]
(2010-02)
Orphan nuclear receptor estrogen related receptors (ERRs) share high homology with estrogen receptor(ER), and transcription co-activators. ERRs are constitutively activated without estrodiol binding. ERRs involve in ...