Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been implicated in hippocampal-dependent learning processes, and carriers of the Met allele of the Val66Met BDNF genotype are characterized by reduced hippocampal structure and function. Recent nonhuman animal work suggests that BDNF is also crucial for amygdala-dependent associative learning. The present study sought to examine fear conditioning as ...

BACKGROUND Despite technical advancements, implantation of coronary sinus (CS) leads may be challenging, and dislocation remains a relevant clinical problem. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness, safety, and long-term outcome of stent implantation to anchor the lead to the wall of the CS side branch. METHODS Stenting of a CS side branch was performed in 312 p...

OBJECTIVE Our aims were to describe the abdominal fat distribution in male patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS) on computerised tomography (CT), to compare our findings with non-cushingoid patients, to validate previous reports of increased visceral fat in female patients with CS and to identify any correlations between fat distribution and biochemical findings. DESIGN Retrospective and obse...

PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility and usefulness of imipenem/cilastatin sodium (IPM/CS) as an embolic agent for intestinal bleeding from neoplasms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven patients who underwent 11 transarterial embolisations (TAEs) using IPM/CS as an embolic material for duodenal or small/large intestinal tumour bleeding from January 2004 to December 2011 were retrospectively evaluated...

UNLABELLED The practice of clinical supervision (CS) is recommended for allied health professionals. Preliminary evidence suggests that CS can be effective, but it is unknown for which allied health professions it is most effective. METHOD The effectiveness of CS was measured using the allied health-specific modified Manchester Clinical Supervision Scale (MCSS-26). Subscales of the MCSS-26 we...

Monoenergetic x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis is an established standard for the assessment of urinary stone composition. The inherent low energy of x-rays used (8 keV), however, restricts penetration depth and imposes a requirement for small powdered samples. A technique capable of producing detailed information regarding component structural arrangements in calculi non-destructively would pr...

This study aims to evaluate the effect of waste engine oil (WEO) on warm asphalt mixes incorporated with materials. Copper slag (CS) and reclaimed pavement (RAP), both considered materials were used in mixes. Seven types prepared different proportions copper (0–15%) RAP (0–30%) at 5%, 7.5%, 10% WEO dosages. Marshall stability test, indirect tensile resilient modulus, flow number test was carrie...

The effect of smoking is in our days a serious global public health problem of major concern. Incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in cigarette smokers is four to seven times higher than in nonsmokers. There is a constant and direct attack of various cigarette smoke constituents on the oral epithelial cells, which gradually accumulate and cause malignant transformation. Saliva is the...

BACKGROUND Rising cesarean section (CS) rates are a major public health concern and cause worldwide debates. To propose and implement effective measures to reduce or increase CS rates where necessary requires an appropriate classification. Despite several existing CS classifications, there has not yet been a systematic review of these. This study aimed to 1) identify the main CS classifications...

STUDY OBJECTIVES Congenital malformations of the right atrium (RA) and the coronary sinus (CS) are rare, and only sporadic cases have been reported. Little is known about the clinical relevance of this disorder. We report on two patients, one with a giant RA diverticulum, the other with a diverticulum of the CS, and review 103 cases of such malformations that have been reported previously. DE...