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Protein phosphatase methylesterase-1 (PME-1) expression predicts a favorable clinical outcome in colorectal cancer

. . Kaur A, Elzagheid A, Birkman EM, Avoranta T, Kytölä V, Korkeila E, Syrjänen K, Westermarck J, Sundström J. . Cancer Med. 2015 Dec;4(12):1798-808. doi: 10.1002/cam4.541. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) accounts for high mortality. So far, there is lack of markers capable of predicting which patients are at risk of …

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Spatio-Temporal Identification of Areas Suitable for West Nile Disease in the Mediterranean Basin and Central Europe

. . Conte A, Candeloro L, Ippoliti C, Monaco F, De Massis F, Bruno R, Di Sabatino D, Danzetta ML, Benjelloun A, Belkadi B, El Harrak M, Declich S, Rizzo C, Hammami S, Ben Hassine T, Calistri P, Savini G. . PLoS One. 2015 Dec 30;10(12):e0146024. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146024. 2015. Abstract West Nile virus (WNV) is …

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Evidence of an excessive gender gap in the risk of psychotic disorder among North African immigrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis

. . van der Ven E, Veling W, Tortelli A, Tarricone I, Berardi D, Bourque F, Selten JP. . Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2016 Dec;51(12):1603-1613. doi: 10.1007/s00127-016-1261-0. Epub 2016 Jul 2. Abstract PURPOSE: Epidemiological studies in the Netherlands have reported an excessive gender gap in the risk for non-affective psychotic disorder (NAPD) among immigrants from …

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Clear cell variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor of maxilla: Report of a rare case

. . Badrashetty D, Rangaswamy S, Belgode N. . J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2013 Sep;17(3):479. doi: 10.4103/0973-029X.125228. Abstract The calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign tumor of the jaws. Pindborg’s tumor having clear cells is extremely rare. Twelve central lesions have been reported of which only three cases have occurred in maxilla. …

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The Decision-Making Process in Traumatic Lesions of the Craniovertebral Junction: An Evidence-Based Approach? Part II

. . Ciappetta P, Alsagheir M, Signorelli F, Pescatori L, Visocchi M. . Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2019;125:313-316. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-62515-7_45. Abstract This paper is Part II of a two-part report. Part I of the report covered atlanto-occipital dislocation or dissociation, and isolated condylar fractures. This part of the report covers isolated and combination fractures of the atlas and …

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COVID-19 and armed conflict

. . Ide T. . World Dev. 2021 Apr;140:105355. doi: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.105355. Epub 2020 Dec 14. Abstract This article studies the impact of COVID-19 on armed conflict. The pandemic has significant health, economic and political effects. These can change the grievances and opportunity structures relevant for armed conflicts to either increase or decrease conflict risks. I …

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Influenza surveillance in Middle East, North, East and South Africa: Report of the 8th MENA Influenza Stakeholders Network

. . Abusrewil S, Algeer A, Aljifri A, Al Slail F, Andrew MK, Awad Tag Eldin M, Al Awaidy S, Ben Alaya N, Ben Khelil J, Dbaibo G, Derrar F, Elahmer O, Ghosn N, Gabriel G, Grasso C, Hassan M, Hirve S, Mirza YK, Rateb YM, Nourlil J, Nunes MC, Omaima I, Malande OO, Saadatian-Elahi …

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Molecular survey of trichostrongyle nematodes in a Bison bison herd experiencing clinical parasitism, and effects of avermectin treatment

. . Eljaki AA, Al Kappany YM, Grosz DD, Smart AJ, Hildreth MB. . Vet Parasitol. 2016 Aug 30;227:48-55. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.07.022. Epub 2016 Jul 20. Abstract North American bison (Bison bison) producers face many challenges, including the potential clinical and economics problems caused by trichostrongyle nematodes within their herds. Little is known about the prevalence, …

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Arab dentists’ refusal to treat HIV positive patients: a survey of recently graduated dentists from three Arab dental schools

. . Arheiam A, El Tantawi M, Al-Ansari A, Ingafou M, El Howati A, Gaballah K, AbdelAziz W. . Acta Odontol Scand. 2017 Jul;75(5):355-360. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1316867. Epub 2017 Apr 21. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess intended refusal of recent graduates from three Arab dental schools to treat HIV + patients and factors associated with this intention. MATERIALS AND …

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