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Elevated Intrabolus Pressure Predicts Abnormal Timed Barium Esophagram in Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Timed barium esophagram (TBE) is used the classification of esophageal motility disorders and assessing esophageal function. Currently, there are no published studies examining the relationship between high-resolution manometry and TBE in patients with esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO). This study seeks to evaluate this relationship and identify manometric variables that may indicate further evaluation using TBE. METHODS: Retrospective review of medical records identified patients with a diagnosis of EGJOO per the Chicago classification version 3.0. TBE was…

New Developments in Esophageal Motility Testing.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to present the latest developments in esophageal motility testing and summarize the current paradigm of esophageal motility disorders. RECENT FINDINGS: While high-resolution esophageal pressure topography interpreted according to the Chicago Classification represents the gold standard to evaluate esophageal motility, recent studies highlight the additional value of novel manometric applications. Novel applications include provocative measures to assess for obstructive physiology at the esophagogastric junction (EGJ), esophageal peristaltic rese…

Detection of Ostecalcin in gingival Crevicular fluid in a Group of Orthodontic Patients.

AIM: To detect osteocalcin (OC) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and to monitor the concentration of OC at what stage inflammation and bon … ue. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software, SPSS (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) version 15. RESULTS: An increase in GCF volume and flow rate was noted in the 10th day after activation of the orthodontic appliance activation; however, due to high-standard deviation, the result was not significant. OC was detected in a …

Comparison of the Outcomes of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia According to Manometric Subtype.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: We evaluated whether manometric subtype is associated with treatment outcome in patients with achalasia treated by peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). METHODS: High-resolution manometry data and Eckardt scores were collected from 83 cases at two tertiary referral centers where POEM is performed. Manometric tracings were classified according to the three Chicago subtypes. RESULTS: Among the 83 cases, 48 type I, 24 type II, and 11 type III achalasia cases were identified. No difference was found in pre-POEM Eckardt score, basal lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, or inte…

Glued intraocular lens implantation for eyes with inadequate capsular support: Analysis of the postoperative visual outcome.

AIM: The aim of this study is to analyze the postoperative visual outcomes of fibrin glue-assisted, suture-less posterior chamber (PC) intra … end of 6 months. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.1 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA) using two sample paired t-test and independent t-test. RESULTS: A total of 94 eyes of 92 patients that underwent glued IOL implantation over a period of 5 years were analyzed. Out of 94 eyes, 77 eyes (84.6%) maintained or improved o …

Could ICG-aided robotic cholecystectomy reduce the rate of open conversion reported with laparoscopic approach? A head to head comparison of the largest single institution studies.

Comparative studies between robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) focus heavily on economic considerations under the assumption of comparable clinical outcomes. Advancement of the robotic technique and the further widespread use of this approach suggest a need for newer comparison studies. 676 ICG-aided robotic cholecystectomies (ICG-aided RC) performed at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Division of General, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery were compiled retrospectively. Additionally, 289 LC were similarly obtained. Data were compared to the largest single institution…

Ultrasound assessment of thyroid gland volume in diabetic patients without overt thyroid disease.

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease are known to mutually influence each other. Thyroid disease can worsen glycaemic control i … cal analysis was done with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). RESULTS: Diabetics had significantly increased thyroid volume compared to age matched male and female control subjects (11.5 ± 5.2 cm3 vs 7.4 ± 1.9 cm3; P< 0.001 for males) and (9.9 ± 6.2 cm3 vs 7.1 ± 3.4 cm3; P< 0.001 for females) respe …

Physicians' Practice, Attitudes Toward, and Knowledge of Cancer Pain Management in China.

SUBJECT: To evaluate physicians' current practice, attitudes toward, and knowledge of cancer pain management in China. METHODS: We conducted a face-to-face survey of physicians (oncologists, internists, hematologists) who are responsible for the care of cancer patient of 11 general hospitals in Sichuan, China between December 2011 and December 2013. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (SPSS, Chicago, IL) software. SETTING AND DESIGN: A 23-item questionnaire was designed and distributed to 550 physicians in 11 medical facilities in China. RESULTS: Five hundred (90.90%) physicians …

Comparing Viability of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Isolated From Erupted and Impacted Tooth Root.

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to compare the viability of periodontal ligament-derived stem/progenitor cells (PDLSCs) from 2 different s … was used. Data were statistically analyzed using independent t-test by SPSS 16 software (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). RESULTS: According to the MTT assay, the mean viability rate ± standard deviation of PDLSCs in the impacted third molar sample cells was 0.355 ± 0.411 and for erupted premolar sample cells was 0.331 ± 0.556. Based on One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smi …

Relationship between esophageal clinical symptoms and manometry findings in patients with esophageal motility disorders: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Manometry is the gold-standard diagnostic test for motility disorders in the esophagus. The development of high-resolution manom … cy were calculated after high-resolution manometry plots were reviewed according to the most recent Chicago Criteria. RESULTS: The clinical symptoms were not sensitive enough to discriminate between EMDs. Nevertheless, dysphagia, noncardiac chest pain, hoarseness, vomiting, and weight loss had high specificity and high accuracy to distinguish EMDs from n …

Is weight gain really a catalyst for broader recovery?: The impact of weight gain on psychological symptoms in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa.

The main aims of this study were to describe change in psychological outcomes for adolescents with anorexia nervosa across two treatments, and to explore predictors of change, including baseline demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as weight gain over time. Participants were 121 adolescents with anorexia nervosa from a two-site (Chicago and Stanford) randomized controlled trial who received either family-based treatment or individual adolescent supportive psychotherapy. Psychological symptoms (i.e., eating disorder psychopathology, depressive symptoms, and self-esteem) were assess…

Effect of surgical treatment of mandibular fracture: electromyographic analysis, bite force, and mandibular mobility.

This study aimed to examine individuals undergoing surgery for the treatment of the fractured mandibular angle, using bite force, mandibular … t (P < 0.05), using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software, version 19 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). G1 and G2 had an increase in bite force. In G1, there was a regular decrease in the EMG activity in the second postoperative month. G2 presented an irregular pattern in EMG data during the period tested. Regarding the mandibular mobility, both …

История сексуальных надругательств и развития сексуального риска в отношении девочек из бедных слоев населения, проживающих в городах Африки, которые обращаются за психиатрическим лечением.

ЦЕЛЬ: В этом исследовании рассматривались взаимосвязи между сексуальными надругательствами и моделями сексуального риска среди девочек-подростков из числа малоимущих афроамериканцев, ищущих лечения. МЕТОД: участниками (N = 158) были 12 - 16-летние афроамериканские девочки, завербованные в амбулаторных психиатрических клиниках, обслуживающих городские общины, главным образом общины с низким социально-экономическим статусом в Чикаго, штат Иллинойс, а затем в течение двух лет в период 2003 - 2010 годов. Это исследование включало сообщения о сексуальных надругательствах и четыре волны (T2-T5) само

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OBJECTIVE: This study examined relationships between sexual abuse and patterns of sexual risk-taking among low-income, urban African America … from outpatient mental health clinics serving urban, mostly low-socioeconomic status communities in Chicago, Illinois and followed for two years between 2003 and 2010. This study included self-reports of sexual abuse and four waves (T2-T5) of self-reported data on sexual experience and sexual risk-taking (number of partners, inconsistent condom use, and s …

Association among vitamin D, oral candidiasis, and calprotectinemia in HIV.

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with negative health outcomes, including infections. Vitamin D modulates inflammation and down-regulates … otectin and serum 25 (OH) vitamin D levels were measured in stored samples from 84 HIV-seropositive Chicago women enrolled in the Oral Substudy of the Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS). OC and vitamin D deficiency were diagnosed in, respectively, 14 (16.7%) and 46 (54.8%) of those studied. Vitamin D deficiency was positively associated with OC (p = 0.0 …

Vitamin D and HIV: letting the sun shine in.

Vitamin D is important for cell growth, immunity, and metabolism. Deficiency has classically been associated with rickets and decreased bone … presentation by Stephen A. Spector, MD, at the IAS-USA continuing medical education program held in Chicago in April 2010.

Cephalometric evaluation of children with familial Mediterranean fever.

OBJECTIVE: To test the null hypothesis that no differences exist in craniofacial morphology between patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and the healthy population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Standardized lateral cephalograms of 32 FMF patients (mean age, 11.50 ± 2.72 years) and 32 healthy controls (mean age, 11.86 ± 2.19 years) were obtained. Cranial and dentofacial parameters were measured using a cephalometric analysis program (Nemoceph Imaging Cephalometric and Tracing Software S.L., Spain). All statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 17.0.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Ill…

Longitudinal analysis of physical activity, fluid intake, and graft function among kidney transplant recipients.

Self-care is recommended to kidney transplant recipients as a vital component to maintain long-term graft function. However, little is known about the effects of physical activity, fluid intake, and smoking history on graft function. This longitudinal study examined the relationship between self-care practices on graft function among 88 new kidney transplant recipients in Chicago, IL and Albany, NY between 2005 and 2008. Participants were interviewed, completed surveys, and medical charts were abstracted. Physical activity, fluid intake, and smoking history at baseline were compared with chang…

Impairments in memory and hippocampal function in HIV-positive vs HIV-negative women: a preliminary study.

OBJECTIVE: Neurocognitive studies of HIV typically target executive functions dependent on frontostriatal circuitry. The integrity of medial … s included 54 HIV+ and 12 HIV- women (mean age = 43 years; 86% African American) recruited from the Chicago site of the Women's Interagency HIV Study. Participants completed standardized tests of verbal and visual episodic memory, working memory, and executive function. A subset of 11 women also underwent functional MRI during a delayed verbal episodic me …

Assessment of arbovirus vector infection rates using variable size pooling.

Pool testing of vector samples for arboviruses is widely used in surveillance programmes. The proportion of infected mosquitoes (Diptera: Cu … approaches using West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance data from vectors collected by gravid traps in Chicago during 2002. MLE of infection rates of Culex mosquitoes was as high as 60 per 1000 at the peak of transmission in August, whereas MIR was less than 30 per 1000. More importantly, we demonstrate roles of various pooling strategies for better estimati …

The ocular and visual characteristics of an athletic population.

BACKGROUND: Nine hundred and thirty-nine athletes of various ages and from varying levels of competition were part of a sports vision epidemiology project conducted by the Sports Vision Service at the Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, Illinois. METHODS: Data were collected from sports vision screenings conducted from 1992 to 1995. The population consisted of participants in the 1994 and 1995 AAU Junior Olympic Games, members of the DePaul, Elmhurst, Illinois and College of DuPage athletic departments, and members of two local high school basketball programs, DuSable and Dunbar. The data collec…