Articles Related to PET
Recurrent Ophthalmic Eczema Herpeticum with Hyper Immunoglobulin E Syndrome in A 4 Years-Old Boy
Eczema herpeticum (EH) is a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that occurs in individuals with atopic
dermatitis. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of vesicles and erosions with crusts over areas affected by eczema.
EH can range from mild and self-limiting in healthy adults to life-threatening in children, infants, and immunocompromised patients. Early treatment with antiviral therapy is crucial in preventing complications and mortality. EH is primarily
caused by a superinfection of HSV, usually HSV-1, in individuals with atopic dermatitis. Reactivation of HSV is more common than primary infection. Patients with atopic dermatitis are more susceptible to skin infections due to impaired skin barrier function and immune dysregulation. Disseminated cutaneous HSV infection can also occur in individuals with other
forms of dermatitis, known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption (KVE)
Radiomics, PET-PSMA and Machine Learning for Intraprostatic Cancer Diagnosis
Prostate cancer (Pca) is the second most prevalent malignant neoplasia in man, just after non-melanoma skin cancer. Today, prostate biopsy for tissue sampling is still the gold standard for its diagnosis. However, new generation imaging exam
has been used in several clinical scenarios. Yet, positron emission tomography (PET) that targets a specific transmembrane
protein on prostatic cells
Selection of Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT) Relates to Patient’s DecisionMaking Competence in MS
Background: In Multiple Sclerosis, more efficient disease modifying treatment (DMT) are often accompanied by higher risks and side effects. Selecting the optimal DMT demands from patients and doctors therefore a complex decision-making process weighing risks and benefits. Patients and doctors often prefer to share responsibility when making these treatment decisions, but this shared decision-making model requests decision-making competence on both sides. The aim of our online study was to investigate whether patients’ decision-making competence relates to DMT selection.
Method: 197 patients participated in the online survey, advertised by two patient organizations. Patients reported their DMT and who decided for or against a DMT: their neurologist, themselves, or both. We measured decision-making competence with two tasks from the Adult Decision-Making Competence Battery (A-DMC), the ability to follow decision rules and the consistency of risk perception. Perceived impairment of the disease was measured with Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS).
Results: The ability to follow decision rules varied with the potency of the DMT. Patients receiving basic DMT were better able to follow decision rules compared to patients receiving medium DMT. Patients who did not take any DMT stated more frequently that this decision was their own choice and independent of their doctor’s advice.
Conclusions: If patients without DMT decided against this treatment on their own behalf, doctors and caregivers potentially have to strengthen their effort to reach out to the patient and to ensure the decision is well taken.
Auricular Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation may Increase the Risk of MildCOVID-19 Infection or of Herpetic Flare: Is there a Role of Microbiota?
SARS-CoV-2 can reach the central nervous system through the vagal nerve. Microbiota may favour or prevent viral spread. Assess whether auricular transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (ATVNS) may favour the occurrence of mild-COVID-19 or the recurrence of herpes simplex type 1. 749 patients were included. 195 patients were recommended and comply with ATVNS. 67 patients of the ATVNS group experienced mild-COVID-19 (34.3%) versus only 28 in the not-recommended ATVNS group (525 patients; 5.3%). A similar percentage was observed in the non-compliant ATVNS group (one case for 29 patients; 3.4%) [p<0.001].
The Performance of an Organo - Modified Natural Bentonite in the Adsorption of Petroleum Fractions
Nigerian bentonite was modified with cetyltrimetylammoniumbromide (CTAB), a quaternary ammonium compound which possesses
surfactant properties. Modification was achieved via impregnation techniques and also varying the concentration of the modifier from
0.02 - 0.15mol/L. Adsorption test was carried out using Water, Petrol (PMS), Kerosene (DPK) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) on both
modified and unmodified bentonite.
Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing
Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. has spent 45 years studying and treating stress and trauma. Levine received his PhD. in medical biophysics from the University
of California at Berkeley, and also holds a doctorate in psychology from International University (sounds true, 2019)
Social Predictors of Domestic Violence against Married Men: The Case of Mashhad (Iran)
One of the most important social phenomenon regard to family issues is domestic violence against men
Herpetic Encephalitis Associated with Multiple Myeloma: Diagnostic Challenge
Multiple myeloma is the second most common onco-hematologic neoplasm, accounting for 1% of malignant neoplasms. It is an
underdiagnosed condition, as well as herpetic encephalitis.
Effect of Different Plant Spacing on the Production of Hybrid Cauliflower (Brassica Oleraceae Var. Botrytis) Under the Agro-Climatic Conditions of Mid-Hills Region Nepal
A field experiment was conducted at Farmer’s field in Banepa, Kavreplanchowk District during the spring season, 2015 to find out the optimum plant spacing on cauliflower production. Four plant spacing viz. (i) 45×45 cm in single row spacing, (ii) 52.5×45 cm in double row spacing, (iii) 52.5×30 cm single row spacing and iv) 52.5×30 cm in double row spacing were included in the study
Repellency Activity of Synthetic Blends of Semio-Chemicals from Xylopia aethiopica and Dennittia tripetala against Prostephanus truncatus (Horn)
Laboratory bioassays were conducted in Calabar, Nigeria, to evaluate repellencies of the essential oils extracted from Xylopia aethiopica and Dennittia tripetala fruits, chemical constituents of the oils and their blends as well as compare repellencies of the blends with those of the constituents using a 3-day old adult Prostephanus truncatus, a primary pest of stored maize and dried cassava chips, cultured in the laboratory. Fresh fruits of X. aethiopica and D. tripetala, 100 g each was collected, washed and dried, then pounded separately using laboratory pestle and mortar for the extraction of essential oils
Modelling the Occurrence of Dental Carries in Adult Population in Ghana; a Comparison of Competing Count Regression Models
Dental carries is a disease with both high prevalence and severity in adults’ worldwide population. Dental carries affect over half of the population in both developed and developing countries globally. Since the outcomes from dental carries are mostly discrete, they are often modelled using count regression models. It is therefore the purpose of this study to determine the appropriate count regression model that efficiently fits the Decayed Mining and Filled Teeth Data (DMFTDATA) and further identify the key risk factors contributing significantly to dental carries in adults in Ghana using the appropriate count regression model.
Gingival Stimulation: An Important Metabolic Regulator?
This study aimed to determine whether a relationship exists between gingival stimulation and the levels of leptin, ghrelin, insulin and glucose, which are important regulators of energy homeostasis. Blood samples for ghrelin, leptin, glucose and insulin were taken from 15 male volunteers (mean age 25.5±2.3 years; mean body mass index 24.4±2.79 kg/m2), who did not brush their teeth for one day, after a 12 h-long overnight fasting and before standard breakfast (0 min) and thereafter at 30, 60, 120 and 180 min after breakfast. After toothbrushing after dinner and after a 12 h-long overnight fasting, blood samples were taken again before standard breakfast (0 min) and then after at the same time points following tooth brushing.A significant reduction was found in the leptin levels measured at 0, 30, 60, 120 and 180 min after tooth brushing (p < 0.005). The ghrelin levels also declined at these time points but were significant at 0, 30 and 120 min (p < 0.05). Despite the reduced insulin levels at 120 and 180 min after tooth brushing (p < 0.05), no significant change was observed in the glucose levels.
Goldenhar Syndrome: A Perpetual Airway Challenge for the Anaesthesiologist
Patients with Goldenhar syndrome present as difficult airway to the anaesthesiologist due to various craniofacial anomalies like hemifacial microsomia, retrognathia and high arched palate. Also, these patients often undergo repeated surgeries for their various deformities. A, 4 year old female with Goldenhar syndrome and diagnosed as Right microphthalmos was posted for second stage lid reconstruction surgery. Previous anaesthesia records revealed no history of difficult intubation. During second stage, difficult intubation was encountered and eventually patient’s trachea was successfully intubated with C-MAC® D-blade videolaryngoscope.
Rupture of a Giant Caesarean Scar Endometriosis Nodule - A Case Report and Literature Review
Abdominal wall endometriosis is a rare condition occurring after caesarean section. A small painful nodule or lump near post caesarean scar is the common presentation. Large size endometrial nodules in anterior abdominal wall are uncommon and bleeding is very rare complication. In a thirty two years female a giant size endometrial nodule developed in a post caesarean scar. This patient presented as emergency during menstruation because of pain and lump with bluish discolouration. This case is reported for post caesarean scar large size endometriosis with extravasation of blood in surrounding anterior abdominal wall. This giant size endometriosis in anterior abdominal wall involving rectus abdominis muscle was successfully excised with a margin. The residual large size defect was repaired using polypropylene mesh.
Editorial Board Members Related to PET
Domenico Testa
Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Italy
University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Italy
Douglas Wilson
Professor
School Medicine Pharmacy and Health
Durham University
UK
School Medicine Pharmacy and Health
Durham University
UK
Alfred Sze-Lok Cheng
Associate Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
School of Biomedical Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
PHILIPOS PETROS GILE
Planing , Monitoring and Evaluation programs
Ethiopian Universities' Partnership Forum
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Universities' Partnership Forum
Ethiopia
SCOTT M. PETERSEN
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
United States
Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
United States
TAWFIK ALHUSSAINY
Professor
College of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
University of Petra
Jordan
College of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
University of Petra
Jordan
BENJAMIN GODDER
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of cariology and comprehensive care
New York University
United States
Department of cariology and comprehensive care
New York University
United States
Kang Ning
Professor
Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
China
Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
China
Younes Chorfi
Associate Professor
Department of Veterinary Biomedicine
University of Montreal
Canada
Department of Veterinary Biomedicine
University of Montreal
Canada
Eyad Mazin Mallah
Associate professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
University of Petra
Jordan
Department of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
University of Petra
Jordan