A5102864110- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Mast cells and histamine
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
University of Toledo
2023-2024
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
2013-2022
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
2017
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
2013
Royal Perth Hospital
2010
Hull Royal Infirmary
2009
Cardiff University
2006
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
1994-1996
Silicone, previously thought to be a biologically inert and harmless material, has now been reported elicit antibody response responsible for adjuvant disease in humans. The present study was designed evaluate the immune function of forty individuals who had undergone silicone breast augmentation period longer than ten years were compared with 40 sex age-matched controls. following immunological functions studied: lymphocyte subset analysis, mitogenic response, NK cytotoxic activity markers...
Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)–based biomaterials are of great clinical utility in soft tissue repair applications due to their regenerative properties. Multi-layered dECM devices have been developed for indications where additional thickness and biomechanical performance required. However, traditional approaches the fabrication multi-layered introduce laminating materials or chemical modifications that may impair biological functionality material. Using an established...
Patients with thymoma are mostly investigated for autoimmunity but a few patients may have underlying immunodeficiency that is referred to as Good's syndrome (GS). Cardiothoracic surgeons must always consider this diagnosis when undertaking thymectomy, immunoglobulin levels can be easily measured and readily available. The in GS life-threatening more importantly, it not reversed by thymectomy. Collaborative care an Immunologist these strongly recommended.
We have previously shown that natural killer (NK) cell activity is significantly suppressed in patients with silicone breast implants. These were symptomatic and the suppression of was associated additional significant immunological abnormalities (Vojdani et al., 1992a). Our studies recently been confirmed by Smith al. (1994), who described following exposure to gel, reversal upon removal gel. This study has designed evaluate activities women implants again after explantation Each patient...
The Norplant* system is composed of a set six Silastic* (silicone polydimethysiloxane) capsules measuring 34 mm by 2.4 mm, each containing 36 mg levonorgestrel and sealed at either end with medical grade silicone elastomer adhesive. Levonorgestrel synthetic progestin, widely used in combination oral contraceptives single-agent "mini-pills. " In procedure completed less than 15 minutes an experienced physician, the are surgically implanted subdermally, most commonly on inside left upper arm....
Fungal contamination of the indoor air environment is a concern for building owners, residents, landlords, realators, and environmental health professionals.These effects can vary greatly from person-to-person as each person has different alergy suseptibility.These potential are not just related to overall concentration fungi, but also type fungi present in air.There number methods enumerating use non-viable sampling cassettes become common, standardized, well established method during or...
Translation: The University of Toledo Journal Medical Sciences is the online journal launched by Toledo. Manuscripts will be considered on understanding that they report original work and are not under consideration for publication any other journal. publishes articles reporting experimental results basic or clinical research, case reports, reviews. uses a single blind peer review system each manuscript, based presented in its submission, evaluated two student reviewers one faculty reviewer....
The significance of subjective memory complaints in older adults is controversial. We sought to clarify this issue study. examined the relationship between complaints, neuropsychological capacity, mood, diagnostic status and clinically significant brain amyloid deposition (PIB PET) Australian Imaging, Biomarker Lifestyle (AIBL) cohort (Ellis et al., 2009) 1112 participants over age 60 studied i) at baseline ii) 18 months later. focused on complainers (MCs: n = 318) non-memory (NMCs: 311)...