Abstract Parents and offspring have different optima for the level of parental resource allocation and the timing of nutritional independence. Theoretical models assume that either parents or offspring control the allocation of resources within a brood; however, control may also be mutual. Here we investigate whether the resolution of parent‐offspring conflict is biased towards cues from either the parents' or the offspring's behaviour, or whether the conflict is under mutual control. Importantly,...
Fri Aug 14, 2020 17:17
Abstract Psittaciformes (parrots, cockatoos and lorikeets) comprise one of the most colourful clades of birds. Their unique pigments and safe cavity nesting habits are two potential explanations for their colourful character. However, plumage colour varies substantially between parrot species and sometimes also between males and females of the same species. Here, we use comparative analyses to evaluate what factors correlate with colour elaboration, colour diversity and sexual dichromatism. Specifically,...
Fri Aug 14, 2020 16:07
Oncogenesis, Published online: 14 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41389-020-00259-xNew preclinical models for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma: filling the GAP
Fri Aug 14, 2020 03:00
Fri Aug 14, 2020 03:00
Background and Objectives Fractional CO2 laser has been proposed as an effective treatment for the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). However, the effects of laser treatment on vulvar tissue have never been assessed. We aimed to assess histological changes related to fractional CO2 laser in vulvar tissue from GSM patients. Study Design/Materials and Methods A single‐center observational prospective cohort study was performed enrolling all GSM patients from July 2017 to October 2018....
Fri Aug 14, 2020 20:42
Purpose. The present study was aimed at determining the serum levels of actinin-4 (ACTN4) in cervical cancer (CC) and investigating the diagnostic and prognostic value of serum ACTN4 in CC. Materials and Methods. We included 93 CC patients, 52 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) patients, and 70 healthy women. Serum ACTN4 levels were assessed using an ELISA method. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum ACTN4. The survival curves...
Fri Aug 14, 2020 17:20
Intestinal obstruction, a life-threatening problem, often occurs in patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the cause of obstruction is still unknown. Very few prediction models for intestinal obstruction in CRC exist, and their results are unreliable. Therefore, we investigated whether preoperative serum tumour markers (STMs) combined with haematological and biochemical markers could be used as predictors. We retrospectively analysed 1474 patients with CRC who underwent radical...
Fri Aug 14, 2020 16:05
Background‘Gendered working environments’ describes the ways in which (1) differential selection into work, (2) variations in employment arrangements and working hours, (3) differences in psychosocial exposures and (4) differential selection out of work may produce varied mental health outcomes for men and women. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review to understand gender differences in mental health outcomes in relation to the components of gendered working environments.MethodsThe...
Fri Aug 14, 2020 19:03
Columbus brought syphilis to Europe -- or did he? A recent study now indicates that Europeans could already have been infected with this sexually transmitted disease before the 15th century. In addition, researchers have discovered a hitherto unknown pathogen causing a related disease. The predecessor of syphilis and its related diseases could be over 2,500 years old.
Thu Aug 13, 2020 21:23
The fifth edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of Soft Tissue and Bone was published in early 2020. The revisions reflect a consensus among an international expert editorial board composed of soft tissue and bone pathologists, geneticists, a medical oncologist, surgeon, and radiologist. The changes in the soft tissue tumor chapter notably include diverse, recently described tumor types (eg, atypical spindle cell/pleomorphic lipomatous tumor, angiofibroma of soft tissue,...
Wed Aug 12, 2020 03:00
Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is an enigmatic tumor that lacks the capacity for classic invasion but can dissect through the appendiceal wall, causing pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). Most large studies of the histologic spectrum of LAMN and its rate of associated PMP include cases submitted from outside institutions, potentially skewing their findings. We identified 117 cases of LAMN at our institution. Hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides from each were reviewed, and clinical and...
Wed Aug 12, 2020 03:00
Despite the release of anatomic site-specific staging systems for soft tissue sarcomas in the eighth edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging Manual, the algorithms for sarcomas arising in the extremities/trunk and retroperitoneum differ only in the staging of lymph node metastasis. The retroperitoneum not only provides a larger potential space for tumor growth before the clinical presentation, but its anatomic complexities complicate surgical resection and adversely...
Wed Aug 12, 2020 03:00
Abstract Amyloidosis of the tongue can result in significant and irreversible alterations of tooth position and function due to prolonged application of imbalanced force on the teeth by the enlarged tongue. Due to the rarity of this oral form of systemic disease, little has been elucidated on management of the resulting impaired oral function. While surgery can address the size of the tongue, it carries significant morbidities, enlargement can recur, and does not address adverse tooth positioning....
Fri Aug 14, 2020 14:48
Objectives: The ability to perceive soft speech by cochlear implant (CI) users is restricted in part by the inherent system noise produced by the speech processor, and in particular by the microphone(s). The algorithm “SoftVoice” (SV) was developed by Advanced Bionics to enhance the perception of soft speech by reducing the system noise in speech processors. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of SV on speech recognition and listening effort. Design: Seventeen adult Advanced...
Wed Aug 12, 2020 03:00
Publication date: September 2020Source: Revue des Maladies Respiratoires, Volume 37, Issue 7Author(s):
Fri Aug 14, 2020 14:25
The Journal of Antibiotics, Published online: 14 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41429-020-0361-yNew chloptosins B and C from an Embleya strain exhibit synergistic activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus when combined with co-producing compound L-156,602
Fri Aug 14, 2020 03:00
Purpose of review To evaluate the impact of flavonoids and cannabinoids as anti-inflammatory and antiallergic treatments on the anterior surface of the eye. Recent findings Allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye syndrome are common ocular surface diseases that have been treated with traditional pharmacological measures, e.g. corticosteroids, antihistamines. Given the side-effect profiles of these medications and the growing interest in complementary treatment modalities as part of integrative...
Mon Jul 27, 2020 03:00
Purpose of review The present review aims to evaluate the use of complementary medicine among patients with allergic disorders, highlighting the risk of adverse reactions, which are often not considered and referred by patients to specialists. Recent findings Complementary medicine is often used in clinical practice and preferred by patients as it is considered a natural therapy compared to traditional medicine. This choice is because of various cultural and socioeconomics aspects. Summary...
Mon Jul 27, 2020 03:00
Technology in Cancer Research &Treatment, Volume 19, Issue , January-December 2020. Background:Osteosarcoma is a rare type of bone tumor, and this study aimed to assess the clinicopathologic features and prognoses of osteosarcoma patients.Methods:Clinicopathologic and survival data of 1025 patients between 2010 and 2016, 230 between 2008 and 2009 were downloaded and analyzed from the SEER database. Patients’ survival was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier analysis; prognostic factors were assessed...
Thu Aug 13, 2020 15:27
A group of Japanese macaques shifted their home range eastward (open circles) in summer and westward (closed circles) in other months. Abstract Ranging is one of the most important behavioral adaptations for coping with seasonally fluctuating food and thermal conditions. We studied the ranging patterns, in particular home range shift and travel rate of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) in the coniferous forest of Yakushima by tracking a group for 17 months. We also supplemented our data...
Thu Aug 13, 2020 20:53
Abstract The emerging field of network science has demonstrated that an individual's connectedness within their social network has cascading effects to other dimensions of life. Like humans, spider monkeys live in societies with high fission–fusion dynamics, and are remarkably social. Social network analysis (SNA) is a powerful tool for quantifying connections that may vary as a function of initiating or receiving social behaviors, which has been described as shifting social roles. In primatology,...
Thu Aug 13, 2020 20:49
Julia Fischer en su campamento Supongo que a estas alturas del blog ningún lector habitual o esporádico podrá rasgarse las vestiduras si digo que nuestra sociedad, que tan perdida parece en los últimos tiempos, es una sociedad primate.Y como el tema de hoy es ese, creo que no es preciso que en el título diga algo parecido a "la sociedad humana y otras sociedades primates", que aparte de alargar la frase no aporta, en lo esencial, ningún significado adicional. Todo lo más serviría en poner el énfasis...
Fri Aug 14, 2020 09:26
Abstract Introduction The os intermetatarseum is an uncommon accessory ossicle of the foot located dorsally, between the bases of the first and second metatarsals that are usually asymptomatic. In the setting of trauma, this ossicle can clinically mimic a Lisfranc fracture–dislocation, a potentially disabling condition often requiring surgical intervention. Methods In this study, 47 cases of os intermetatarseum were reviewed across several Western Australian (WA) Hospitals and characterised...
Thu Aug 13, 2020 21:09
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