dehydroepiandrosterone replacement and bone mineral density

... Advanced Knee Structure Analysis (AKSA): a comparison of bone mineral density and trabecular texture measurements using computed tomography and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography ... subchondral bone architecture under OA progression One major result was that, using computed tomography (CT) images, subchondral bone mineral density (BMD) in combination with anisotropy and global ... digital bone models to better understand texture by simulating a variety of trabecular bone structures and the imaging process at different spatial resolutions from μCT (20 μm), HR-pQCT (120 μm), and

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... as false rings and other intra-annual density fluctuations (IADFs). In this paper, ring growth and the presence of IADFs were studied in Pinus pinea L.growinginthe coastal and inland regions of ... relationships between IADFs and climate. 2. MATERIAL AND METHODS 2.1. Study areas The study areas were located in southwestern and southeastern Portugal, hereafter coastal area and inland area, respectively ... whereas for the inland area the closest stations are Beja and Mértola (Fig. 1). In the inland area, the soils are mainly lithosols, shallow and poorly developed with low nu- trients and low water-holding

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... see, e.g., Mohanty [11], Banderier and Flajolet [2], and P´olya-Eggenberger urn models, see Flajolet et al. [3, 4], and Hwang et al. [6]. For the weighted lattice paths and absorbing lines studied, ... Sulanke [13] and Knopfmacher and Prodinger [9]. One starts with a deck consisting of m red and n black cards. A guess is made as to the color of the top card, after which it is revealed and discarded. ... distribution, of a sequence of random variables Y n to a random variable Y . Furthermore we use Y L = Z for the equality in distribution of two random variables Y and Z. Theorem 2. The limiting

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... described in detail in Lowe (1974) and Lowe and Klinka (1981). Mineral soil samples were also analyzed for oxalate Fe and Al and dithionite Fe, Al and Si Oxalate Fe and Al were extracted using acid ... thickness (cm) and Vand Care the numerical values of its Mun-sell value and chroma; and spodic sample of spodic horizon and H, V and C are the numerical values of its Munsell hue, value and chroma. ... DW (Lowe and Klinka, 1981; Kabzems and Klinka, 1987; Carter and Klinka, 1990; Klinka and Carter, 1990) Humus form studies in coastal forests did indicate that growth and underlying mineral soils

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... estimated to be between 1012 and 1013 particles/ mL by optical density at 260 nm and standard plaque assay Culture of human bone marrow-derived MSCs and adenoviral transduction Bone marrow was harvested ... determined by ELISA, and aggregates were analyzed histologically, immunohistochemically, biochemically and by RT-PCR for chondrogenesis and hypertrophy Results Levels of BMP-2 and BMP-4 in the media ... BMP-6 and BMP-7, which were shown to induce chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal progenitor cells and to up regulate the levels of type II collagen and aggrecan in chondrocytes and chondro-progenitor

Ngày tải lên: 09/08/2014, 14:22

... of bone marrow-derived MSCs Flow cytometric analyses of bone marrow-derived MSCs Cells were uniformly negative for CD34, CD45, and positive for CD44, and CD29. Figure 2 Effect of simvastatin and ... from bone marrow by aspiration and expanded ex vivo before implantation Under spe-cialized culture conditions, bone marrow-derived MSCs have the capacity to differentiate into cells such as bone, ... for Bone And Stem Cells, Nanjing Medical University, 210029, P.R. Nanjing Medical University, 211100, P.R China. YL, DZ and YZ carried out the main experiment and drafted the manuscript. FZ and

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 05:21

... housed in separate cages under 12 hrs light and 12 hrs dark periods and were maintained on standard food pellets and water ad libitum All animal care and procedures were taken in accordance with ... Neurobiology and Cell Biology Unit, Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin - 682 022, and Kerala, India © 2011 Nandhu et al; ... prolifera-tion and act as comitogens Our present study demon-strates the structural and molecular changes of 6-OHDA infused unilateral Parkinson’s model using 5-HT, GABA and BMC individually and in combination

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... during bone marrow transplantation: time course and variation in pain and nausea Bone Marrow Transplant 1989;4:181–186 Epstein JB Infections prevention in bone marrow transplantation and radiation ... Page 79 Nausea and Vomiting Chapko MK, Syrjala KL, Schilter I, et al Chemotherapy toxicity during bone marrow transplantation: time courses and variation in pain and nausea Bone Marrow Transplant ... undergoing autologous bone marrow transplantation Bone Marrow Transplant 1991;7:421–425 Ireland RM, Atkinson K, Conconnon AJ Serum erythropoietin changes in autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... dosage and toxicity information) 1 Gut decontamination and sterile or low-microbial diet The following foods are excluded on a typical low-microbial diet: a) Fresh fruit and vegetablesb) Hand-squeezed ... and Candidida krusei Lacks fungicidal activity against Aspergillus species, Generally given IV early post-transplant and continued for 30 to 40 days in autologous or PBSCtransplant patients and ... neurologic symptoms, including tremors, muscleweakness and myalgias, headaches, burning in the hands and feet, ataxia, confusion,seizures, encephalopathy, and cortical blindness Such symptoms are not necessarilyrelated

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... (optional), throat, urine, and stool cultures for bacteriaand fungus, and CMV buffy coat (optional) c) Obtain chest x-ray with onset of fever d) Initiate broad-spectrum gram negative and gram positive ... arrhythmias, DIC, and viral andfungal infections Trang 17Page 147c) Signs and symptoms include (1) Warm shock: fever; widening pulse pressure; change in level ofconsciousness and behavior; flushing; ... lymphomac) Hepatosplenic candidiasis Trang 224 Diagnostic studiesa) M avium-intracellulare culture (requires special medium), including blood, stool, and bone marrowb) Lymph node and liver biopsy (if

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... exist between the bonemarrow recipient and the bone marrow donor b) Immunocompetent cells in the donor's marrow that can recognize the foreignhistocompatibility antigens of the host and can therefore ... described as pruritic and ''sunburn"-like It commonly first appears on palms,soles, and ears; as the rash intensifies, involvement spreads to the trunk, face, andextremities and becomes more confluent ... histology) and state II–IV clinical liver and/or gut GVHD Only one system stage III or greater. IV Stage II–IV clinical skin GVHD (with > grade 2 histology) and II–III clinical liver and/or gut

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... Pharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and rectal cultures: Send in viral culture media b) Blood, bone marrow, CSF, and urine: Send in sterile containers c) Specimens should be cultured and sent within one hour ... bone marrow transplantation Bone Marrow Transplant 1991;8: 159–170. 2 Bosi A, Vannucchi AM, Grosi A Serum erythropoietin levels in patients undergoing autologous bone marrow transplantation Bone ... dose therapy and autologous bone marrow transplantation Bone Marrow Transplant 1990;6:333–335. Sheridan JF, Tutschka PJ, Sedmak DD, Copelan EA Immunoglobulin G subclass deficiency and pneumococcal

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... tablet: 100,000 U (15s, 30s) Children and adults: Topical cream Have patient swish and swallow oral form SE: abdominal cramping, diarrhea P Drug Supplied as Dose and route Troche: 200,000 U Special ... Supplied as Dose and route Special considerations Granulocyte colonyInjection: 300 µg/mL (1, 1.6 stimulating factor (filgrastim, mL) Neupogen) Children and adults: 5–10 SE: medullary bone pain, especially ... Children and adults: (Sandimmune, Neoral) Solution: 100 mg/mL (50 mL) IV: 1.5 mg/kg IV q12 h starting day -1; continue until conversion to PO Class: immunosuppressant Injection: 50 mg/mL SE: bone

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... 400 mg on day and 200 mg for weeks for systemic Candida Fluconazole, 200 mg on day and 100 mg for weeks for esophageal Candida L In the BMT setting, HSV, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and VZV can be ... England: Cambridge University Press 1994:291–296 Stern JM, Lenssen P Food and nutrition services for the BMT patient In: Buchsel PC, Whedon MB, eds Bone Marrow Transplantation: Administrative and ... evaluation C Repeat bone marrow aspirate and biopsy may be performed as part of routine follow-up The scheduling and frequency of this procedure will be determined by each transplant center and is dependent

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... 1987;5:73–81. 6 Andrykowski A Psychiatric and psychosocial aspects of bone marrow transplantation Psychosomatics 1994;35:13–24. 7 Rodrigue J, Boggs SR, Weiner RS, et al Mood, coping style, and personality ... Helpful for All PatientsA Relaxation and distraction are powerful psychological interventions and have been found toreduce pain reports, improve immune function, and give a sense of "well-being." ... mouth, and to imagine a peaceful scene b) With children, instruct them to imagine blowing bubbles or blowing out candles.c) Children may also be asked to imagine the difference between a rag doll and

Ngày tải lên: 10/08/2014, 08:20

... obtained before and after allergen challenge Bone marrow, peripheral blood and nasal lavage fluid were sampled outside and during pollen season The expression of TLR9 in tissues and cells was analyzed ... allergic patients outside pollen season and from 8 healthy controls Flow cytometry of leukocytes in bone marrow, peripheral blood and nasal lavage fluid Bone marrow and nasal lavage samples were filtrated ... season and 6.5 ± 0.4 × 106 cells/ml in allergic patients during season The proportion of neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes in peripheral blood and bone marrow, and

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... inflammation and bone erosion in Mmp8deficient mice To quantify joint involvement, we assessed synovial inflammation and bone erosion in hematoxylin and eosin stained sections of ankle joints, and cartilage ... 10 days Ankle joints were embedded in paraffin and sections were cut and stained with hematoxylin and eosin for evaluation of inflammation and bone erosion, as previously described [21] For analysis ... score (0 = no swelling; = slight swelling and erythema of the ankle, wrist or digits; = moderate swelling and erythema; = severe swelling and erythema; and = maximal inflammation with joint rigidity)

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 15:22

... A, Crepaldi G: Bone density and mineral metabolism in thyroidectomized patients treated with... DL, Barrett-Connor EL, Morton DJ: Thyroid hormone use and bone mineral density in elderly ... body and regional bone mineral density were measured by a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry bone densitometer at 6- month intervals. The results showed that both groups 1 and 2 had stable bone ... significantly increases the bone mineral turnover and might contribute to a reduction of BMD, more marked in cortical bone, in both pre- and post-menopausal women [17]. On the other hand, some studies

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... both hands and feet, in only hands and in only feet after one year in recent-onset active rheumatoid arthritis patients with accelerated hand bone mineral density (BMD) loss (triangles) and without ... the patients and 70% had at least one erosion in hands and feet Changes in hand BMD and joint damage in hands and feet in the first year The median (interquartile range (IQR)) hand BMD change ... Changes in hand and generalized bone mineral density in patients with recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis Ann Rheum Dis 2009, 68:330-336 Deodhar AA, Brabyn J, Pande I, Scott DL, Woolf AD: Hand bone densitometry...

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 14:21

... equivalent to P < 0.0005 BMC stands for bone mineral content per mm of slice thickness, BMD for volumetric bone mineral density, trab for trabecular and cort for cortical BMD and bone geometry by pQCT ... arthritis measurements of bone mineral density and geometry by pQCT have shown that articular and periarticular inflammation is associated with bone loss and changes in bone geometry, in particular ... equivalent to P < 0.0005 BMC stands for bone mineral content per mm of slice thickness, CSA for cross-sectional area, BMD for volumetric bone mineral density, trab for trabecular and cort for cortical...

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