BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Vascular endothelial growth factor is a well-known tumor-specific biomarker that mediates angiogenesis in glioblastoma via hypoxia-dependent mechanisms. Our aim was to investigate the correlation of clinical characteristics, radiologic features, and vascular endothelial growth factor expression with survival outcomes in patients with glioblastoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS ...

Abstract Hospitalized persons with dementia are more likely to be discharged long-term nursing home care as compared without dementia. The desire seek this is due in large part the inability of family partners continue provide at home. This study aimed identify predictors institutionalize (DTI) hospital discharge. A stepwise multiple linear regression was done examine dyad factors among 434 pat...

Abstract Introduction Uncertainty remains about the psychological and sexual implications of gender role nonconformity (GRNC), generally defined as men endorsing or performing femininity, women masculinity. Previous studies have demonstrated that variance in presentation is associated with negative consequences. Homophobic stigmatization internalized homophobia partially mediate this associatio...

This document outlines the changes to the EGS4 code between the SNOMAN 2-07 implementation (EGS4, version 1) and SNOMAN 2-08 (EGS4, version 2) implementation. A brief description of the changes is given, together with my assessment of the relevance to SNO. This document draws heavily on the references contained herein and a set of lecture notes entitled "History and overview of EGS4" [1].

OBJECTIVE The present study aims to assess the efficacy of a structured psychoeducational group intervention for adolescents with early-onset psychosis and their families. The intervention was implemented in parallel in 2 separate groups by focusing specifically on problem-solving strategies and structured psychosis-related information to manage daily life difficulties associated with the disea...

OBJECTIVE Type 1 diabetes leads to impairments in growth, function, and regenerative capacity of skeletal muscle; however, the underlying mechanisms have not been clearly defined. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS With the use of Ins2(WT/C96Y) mice (model of adolescent-onset type 1 diabetes), muscle regeneration was characterized in terms of muscle mass, myofiber size (cross-sectional area), and pr...