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Effect of p53 overexpression on radiation sensitivity of human colon cancer cells
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997)
Substantial controversy surrounds our understanding of the effect of p53 status on radiation sensitivity. To assess directly the role of p53 expression on radiation sensitivity, we chose a conditional expression system ...
High-pass filtering to remove electrocardiographic interference from torso EMG recordings
(Elsevier, 1993-01)
SummaryRemoval of electrocardiographic (ECG) contamination of electromyographic (EMG) signals from torso muscles is often attempted by high-pass filtering. This study investigated the effects of the cut-off frequency used ...
Pseudoureterocele: A uroradiologic entity
(Elsevier, 1977-11)
An analysis of 5 patients with an acquired dilatation of the distal ureter, simulating a simple ureterocele, is herein reported. Radiologically, pseudoureteroceles are more likely to be associated with ipsilateral upper ...
Predictors of functional recovery for hip fractured elders during 12 months following hospital discharge: a prospective study on a Taiwanese sample
(Springer-Verlag; International Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis Foundation, 2004-06)
To examine the longitudinal changes in overall and individual physical activities of daily living (PADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after hospital discharge in elderly ...
Nontropical sprue with secondary hyperparathyroidism
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Hoeber Medical Division • Harper & Row, Publishers ; Springer Science+Business Media, 1965-01)
We have presented the case history of a patient with lifelong, classic nontropical sprue which was previously undiagnosed. She developed secondary hyperparathyroidism with extreme osteitis fibrosa cystica. As do some ...
Invasive squamous carcinoma of the vulva in young patients
(Elsevier, 1982-04)
Over a 30-year period, 17 patients below the age of 35 with invasive squamous carcinoma of the vulva were identified, 8 of whom (47.1%) had "microinvasive" disease. Venereal diseases and condyloma accuminata were not ...
The current state of preclinical prostate cancer animal models
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2008-05-01)
Prostate cancer continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in men around the world. The field of prostate cancer research continues to be hindered by the lack of relevant preclinical models to study tumorigenesis ...
Imaging Changes after Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Primary and Secondary Malignant Brain Tumors
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 2002-01)
After radiosurgery of malignant tumors, it can be difficult to discriminate between transient treatment effects, radiation necrosis, and tumor progression on post-treatment imaging. Misinterpretation of an enlarging lesion ...
Estimating bladder capacity in children
(Elsevier, 1983-03)
Bladder capacity in children can be estimated accurately by using the formula: Bladder capacity (ounces) = age (years) + 2.