05) except at the basal end and M levels were generally higher. CONCLUSIONS The HFms group had better median performance for monosyllables in quiet than the Helix group at each test interval, although performance in noise was similar. For speech in noise, the HFms group appear to reach optimum performance quicker than the Helix group. Impedances…[Read more]

The impact of periodontal inflammation on lipid metabolism is controversial. This study aimed to investigate the association between full-mouth periodontal inflammation and serum lipid levels.

In this cross-sectional study, we performed periodontal and bacteriological examinations during medical checkup on 131subjects. The association…[Read more]

55%), and BB (15.30%). The significant effect in SI likely resulted from a significant increase in both the soil bioavailable Si and microbial community (Acidobacteria and Thaumarchaeota), which significantly decreased soil Cd bioavailability towards plant roots. In particular, a co-occurrence network analysis indicated that soil microbes played a…[Read more]

Databases containing summaries of research findings and pharmacologic properties of the drug of interest are an essential resource for clinicians. We propose a comprehensive approach to oncological disease, based on a systemic consideration of biology, health and disease. Our two previous review articles focused on tumour microenvironment and the…[Read more]

e effect associated with PM2.5 exposure and 23.9% of the whole effect associated with PM2.5-bound ∑16 PAHs exposure on child height. CONCLUSION Exposure to atmospheric PM2.5-bound ∑16 PAHs and PM2.5 is negatively associated with child height, and is linked to reduced IGF-1 levels in plasma. This may suggest a causative negative role of atm…[Read more]

We use a 1,000 fps high-speed projector to provide high-resolution spatial illumination for the real scene around the user. read more A portion of the scene that is to appear magnified is illuminated by the projector when the magnification is greater than one, while the other part is illuminated when the magnification is equal to one. Through…[Read more]

H5N8 highly-pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs, clade 2.3.4.4) have spread globally via migratory waterfowl. Pekin ducks infected with a UK virus (H5N8-2014) served as the donors of infection in three separate cohousing experiments to attempt onward transmission chains to sequentially introduced groups of contact ducks, chickens and…[Read more]

HGDI analysis of 15 loci MIRU demonstrated that eight out of 15 loci were highly discriminant. Of note, all pre-XDR strains belongs to many clades, meaning that there no association between gyrA mutants and particular clade. Overall, the data generated by this study (i) describe the population structure of MDR MTBC in Morocco which is highly…[Read more]

Nuclear pore complex injury has recently emerged as an early and significant contributor to familial and sporadic ALS disease pathogenesis. However, the molecular events leading to this pathological phenomenon characterized by the reduction of specific nucleoporins from neuronal nuclear pore complexes remain largely unknown. This is due in part to…[Read more]

The fidelity of the method is confirmed analytically and on simulated genetic sequences evolved with a known epistatic network. The method is then applied to a large sequence database of neurominidase protein of influenza A H1N1 obtained from various geographic locations to infer the epistatic network responsible for the difference between the…[Read more]

The fidelity of the method is confirmed analytically and on simulated genetic sequences evolved with a known epistatic network. The method is then applied to a large sequence database of neurominidase protein of influenza A H1N1 obtained from various geographic locations to infer the epistatic network responsible for the difference between the…[Read more]

SpaCE is a consensus-based certification standard that seeks to improve health outcomes and more integrated care.

Incidental discovery of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCLs) is a common and steadily increasing occurrence. The aim of this study was to investigate a cohort of patients presenting with incidentally detected PCLs which were not…[Read more]

Boys were more active and less sedentary in all age-categories. The onset of age-related lowering or leveling-off of physical activity and increase in sedentary time seems to become apparent at around 6 to 7 years of age. CONCLUSIONS Two third of European children and adolescents are not sufficiently active. Our findings suggest substantial g…[Read more]