Simultaneous Analysis Of T Helper Subsets (Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, Tfh, Tr1 And Tregs) Markers Expression In Periapical Lesions Reveals Multiple Cytokine Clusters Accountable For Lesions Activity And Inactivity Status,
2014
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Simultaneous Analysis Of T Helper Subsets (Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, Tfh, Tr1 And Tregs) Markers Expression In Periapical Lesions Reveals Multiple Cytokine Clusters Accountable For Lesions Activity And Inactivity Status, Ana Claudia Araujo-Pires, Carolina Favaro Francisconi, Cláudia Cristina Biguetti, Franco Cavalla, Andreza Maria Fabio Aranha, Ariadne Letra, Ana Paula Favaro Trombone, Marcelo Faveri, Renato Menezes Silva, Gustavo P. Garlet
School of Podiatric Medicine Publications
Previous studies demonstrate that the balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators determines the stable or progressive nature of periapical granulomas by modulating the balance of the osteoclastogenic factor RANKL and its antagonist OPG. However, the cytokine networks operating in the development of periapical lesions are quite more complex than what the simple pro- versus anti-inflammatory mediators' paradigm suggests. Here we simultaneously investigated the patterns of Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, Thf, Tr1 and Tregs cytokines/markers expression in human periapical granulomas.
Methods:
The expression of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-17A, IL23, IL21, IL-33, IL-10, IL-4, IL-9, IL-22, FOXp3 markers (via RealTimePCR array) was …
Elderly Foot Care,
2014
Hong Kong Podiatrists Association
Elderly Foot Care, Helen Chu
International Conference: Overcoming Challenges in Active Ageing
No abstract provided.
Dramatically Increased Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Utilization From 2000 To 2009, Especially By Podiatrists In Private Offices,
2012
Center for Research on Utilization of Imaging Services, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Dramatically Increased Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Utilization From 2000 To 2009, Especially By Podiatrists In Private Offices, Richard E. Sharpe, Levon N. Nazarian, Laurence Parker, Vijay Rao, David C. Levin
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
PURPOSE: Over the past two decades, musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound has emerged as an effective means of diagnosing MSK pathologies. However, some insurance providers have expressed concern about increased MSK ultrasound utilization, possibly facilitated by the low cost and ready availability of ultrasound technology. The purpose of this study was to document trends in MSK ultrasound utilization from 2000 to 2009 within the Medicare population.
METHODS: Source data were obtained from the CMS Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary Master Files from 2000 to 2009, and records were extracted for procedures for extremity nonvascular ultrasound. We analyzed annual volume by provider type using specialties, …
