Search results for “Inflammation”

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation is Not Anti- Inflammatory in Adipose Tissue of Healthy Obese Postmenopausal Women

Jul 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-17-1636
Peter R. HoltCorresponding author

Adipose tissue inflammation is associated with obesity comorbidities. Reducing such inflammation may ameliorate these comorbidities. n-3 fatty acids have been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties in obesity, which may modulate this inflammatory state. In the current study a 1 gram per day o…

Frailty and the Immune System

Jun 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-17-1578
Daisy WilsonCorresponding author

Frailty describes a medical syndrome that confers increased vulnerability to disproportionate changes in health status following minor stressors. With loss of homeostatic reserve in multiple physiological systems, frailty conveys an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Despite the lack of a cl…

Importance of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio in Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Jan 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-16-1399
Muhammet fatih topuzCorresponding author

Aim: The relation between inflammation and cancer has been known since the 19th century. However, investigations on the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this relation have begun recently. It was demonstrated that increased neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio is a poor prognostic factor in some malignanci…

Addressing the gastrointestinal health associated with schizophrenia: The argument for a new nutrition-based intervention

Nov 2016
John RobstCorresponding author

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature linking schizophrenia with chronic inflammation and gluten sensitivity. In addition, the paper discusses the need for dietary interventions that may improve multiple health outcomes for patients. Individuals with schizophrenia are at much greater…

Changes in Gingival Crevicular Fluid Volume and Flow Rate During Orthodontic Treatment

Jul 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-15-921
Najwa A. NassrawinCorresponding author

Background: Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is regarded as a promising medium for detection of periodontal disease activity. bone loss is a major feature of periodontal disease, although we are unable to determine the time of this bone loss and therefore periodontal disease activity. During orthodon…

Metabolic Acidosis and Cardiovascular Disease in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis

Jun 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-15-905
Vaia D. RaikouCorresponding author

Backgroud: Metabolic acidosis, a common condition particularly in end stage renal disease patients, results in malnutrition and inflammation. In this study, we focused on the importance of metabolic acidosis on manifestations of cardiovascular disease in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Methods: We…

Evaluation of Crest Guideline Validity for Diagnosis of Non-Facial Cellulites

Jun 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2175.jdrt-15-836
Samaneh AbiriCorresponding author

Cellulitis is an acute, spreading pyogenic inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, usually complicating a wound, ulcer, or dermatosis. Inappropriate diagnosis of cellulitis is a problem and would need prospective rather than retrospective studies to quantify the extent. There is one nati…

Low Laser Therapy Plus Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment Reduces Interleukin-1 Beta Serum Levels

May 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-15-730
Maria Serena De FranceschiCorresponding author

Objectives: Periodontal disease is associated to widespread systemic inflammation, and further to both cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Data from intervention studies demonstrated the beneficial effects of periodontal therapy in reducing vascular diseases. The present study was aimed to explo…

Role of Helicobacter Pylori in Nasal Polyp Formation: A Case-Control Study in Tehran, Iran

Jan 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-15-814
Mohammad FarhadiCorresponding author

Background and Objective: The etiological factors for nasal polyps include infection, inflammation or an imbalance of a metabolic pathway. This study was designed to compare serum Helicobacter pyloriantibodies and H. pylori–DNAs between cases of nasal polyp and controls (nasal fracture). Patients an…

Management of Absent Capsular Support with a new Intraocular Lens Design

May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-14-441
Ehab M GhoneimCorresponding author

Purpose: To describe a new intraocular lens that can be implanted in case of rupture of the posterior capsule and lack of capsular support. Methods: This experimental study was carried out on ten Flanders rabbits. The right eye of each rabbit underwent intra capsular lens extraction and two peripher…

Kynurenines and Vitamin B6: Link Between Diabetes and Depression.

Sep 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2374-9431.jbd-13-218
Gregory OxenkrugCorresponding author

The increased association between depression and diabetes mellitus is generally acknowledged. Recent studies suggest that depression leads to diabetes.However, the underlying molecular mechanisms for this association remain unclear.Literature and our data indicate that inflammatory and/or stress fac…

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