We evaluated Clearline Influenza A/B/(H1N1)2009, a new multi-line immunochromatographic assay for rapid detection of antigens of influenza A (Flu A), B (Flu B), and A(H1N1)2009 viruses. Clearline detected Flu A, Flu B, and A(H1N1)2009 viruses with a detection limit of 4.6 × 10(3) to 7.5 × 10(4) pfu/assay. The sensitivity and specificity of detection of influenza virus by Clearline, using RT-PCR...

AIM OF THE STUDY Interleukin (IL)-35 is composed of two subunits: Epstein-Barr virus-induced gene 3 (EBI3) and IL-12p35. Recently, overexpression of IL-35 has been found in several types of cancers. However, its clinical significance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is still obscure. We have studied the clinical significance of IL-35 expression and its correlation with outcome of nasopharyngeal carc...

Purpose: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is endemic in Asia and angiogenesis is important for growth and progression. We hypothesized that pazopanib would have antiangiogenic activity in nasopharyngeal

Nasopharyngeal bursitis is a relatively rare syndrome characterized by a collection of symptoms that multidisciplinary specialists should be aware of. Here we present an audit of cases presenting to a rhinology clinic over a two-year period, as well as an overview of the relevant embryology and different clinical presentations of nasopharyngeal bursitis. For 2008-2009, six patients were diagnos...

Background Rapid etiological diagnosis has a very important role in the clinical management of respiratory viral infections. Using a multianalyte point-of-care detection system, based on a fully automated immunoassay method, we can detect 8 respiratory viruses (influenza A and B viruses, parainfluenza 1, 2 and 3 viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus and adenovirus) and the...

Amyloidosis is an idiopathic disease that is characterized by the extracellular deposition of fibrillar proteins. The disease can be categorized as primary or secondary where deposits occur in conjunction with chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis. The deposits can be localized or systemically distributed. It can mimic, and also be associated with underlying malignancy. ...

Medical testing laboratories are an essential link in the efficient management of infectious diseases by identification pathogens involved. However, arrangements for their operation may appear more difficult times health crises and raise multiple issues that compromise usual level quality assurance biological analyses response to needs. The smooth running control laboratory activities a crisis ...

angiofibromas are the most common benign tumors of the nasopharynx, intracranial extension has been reported in approximately 20-25% of cases. intracranial extension may be difficult to treat because of poor exposure that may lead to recurrence. a 16-year-old male patient presented with a 6-month history of nasal obstruction, intermittent epistaxis, right superior orbital fissure syndrome, and ...

Cigarette smoking is frequently described as the most common preventable cause of death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by the end of the 21st century one billion people will die of smoking-related diseases, cancer will be the number one killer worldwide by 2010, and by 2030 tobacco smoking will be responsible for 8 million deaths per year [1]. These grim forecasts stem prima...