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  1. Article ; Online: The Modified Stenver’s View for Cochlear Implants – What do the Surgeons Want to Know?

    Fiona McClenaghan / Robert Nash

    Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, Vol 104, Iss

    2020  Volume 1

    Abstract: Despite developments in electrophysiological testing, imaging remains the standard method to determine cochlear implant positioning. Whilst cone beam computed tomography is optimal, modified Stenver radiographs are easier to perform and are therefore ... ...

    Abstract Despite developments in electrophysiological testing, imaging remains the standard method to determine cochlear implant positioning. Whilst cone beam computed tomography is optimal, modified Stenver radiographs are easier to perform and are therefore commonly used. With recent debate as to the need for routine imaging in uncomplicated cases, the radiologist is increasingly faced with cases of abnormal anatomy or surgical error. The primary interest is the positioning of the electrode array within the cochlea. This includes evidence of tip roll over or kinking and depth of electrode insertion, as both are independent predictors of hearing outcomes and may necessitate revision surgery.
    Keywords cochlear implant ; hearing rehabilitation ; modified stenver’s radiograph ; otorhinolaryngology ; Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ; R895-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Ubiquity Press
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Anatomy and Development of the Mammalian External Auditory Canal

    Mona Mozaffari / Robert Nash / Abigail S. Tucker

    Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Vol

    Implications for Understanding Canal Disease and Deformity

    2021  Volume 8

    Abstract: The mammalian ear is made up of three parts (the outer, middle, and inner ear), which work together to transmit sound waves into neuronal signals perceived by our auditory cortex as sound. This review focuses on the often-neglected outer ear, ... ...

    Abstract The mammalian ear is made up of three parts (the outer, middle, and inner ear), which work together to transmit sound waves into neuronal signals perceived by our auditory cortex as sound. This review focuses on the often-neglected outer ear, specifically the external auditory meatus (EAM), or ear canal. Within our complex hearing pathway, the ear canal is responsible for funneling sound waves toward the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and into the middle ear, and as such is a physical link between the tympanic membrane and the outside world. Unique anatomical adaptations, such as its migrating epithelium and cerumen glands, equip the ear canal for its function as both a conduit and a cul-de-sac. Defects in development, or later blockages in the canal, lead to congenital or acquired conductive hearing loss. Recent studies have built on decades-old knowledge of ear canal development and suggest a novel multi-stage, complex and integrated system of development, helping to explain the mechanisms underlying congenital canal atresia and stenosis. Here we review our current understanding of ear canal development; how this biological lumen is made; what determines its location; and how its structure is maintained throughout life. Together this knowledge allows clinical questions to be approached from a developmental biology perspective.
    Keywords hearing ; deafness ; external ear ; ear canal ; ear deformities ; congenital ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 390 ; 780
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Book: Alcohol and homicide

    Parker, Robert Nash / Rebhun, Linda-Anne

    a deadly combination of two American traditions

    (SUNY Series in violence)

    1995  

    Author's details Robert Nash Parker with Linda-Anne Rebhun
    Series title SUNY Series in violence
    Keywords Alcoholic Beverages / adverse effects ; Alcoholism / history / United States ; Homicide / prevention & control / United States ; USA ; Alkoholismus ; Tötung
    Subject Gewaltsamer Tod ; Tötungsdelikt ; Töten ; Alkoholabhängigkeit ; Trunksucht ; Alkoholbedingte Krankheit ; Alkoholkrankheit ; Alkoholsucht ; Alkohol
    Language English
    Size XXIII, 185 S. : graph. Darst.
    Publisher State Univ. of New York Press
    Publishing place Albany, NY
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT007392354
    ISBN 0-7914-2463-4 ; 978-0-7914-2463-6
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  4. Article: Alcohol and violence: connections, evidence and possibilities for prevention.

    Parker, Robert Nash

    Journal of psychoactive drugs

    2004  Volume Suppl 2, Page(s) 157–163

    Abstract: This article reviews a number of theoretical and substantive arguments and models concerning the link between alcohol and violent crime which have appeared in the research literature in the past decade. These arguments and models form a firm foundation ... ...

    Abstract This article reviews a number of theoretical and substantive arguments and models concerning the link between alcohol and violent crime which have appeared in the research literature in the past decade. These arguments and models form a firm foundation for the expectation that alcohol plays a causal role in violent crime, and that interventions designed to reduce or eliminate this link between alcohol and violence have the potential to become effective violence prevention policies. Four studies on the relationship between alcohol and violence are summarized, including one in which a natural alcohol policy experiment is evaluated. Taken together, these studies provide substantial empirical evidence that alcohol policy can be an effective crime prevention tool.
    MeSH term(s) Alcohol Drinking/adverse effects ; Alcohol Drinking/prevention & control ; Alcohol Drinking/psychology ; Alcoholic Beverages/adverse effects ; Humans ; Public Policy ; United States ; Violence/prevention & control ; Violence/statistics & numerical data ; Violence/trends
    Language English
    Publishing date 2004-07-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 392405-1
    ISSN 2159-9777 ; 0279-1072
    ISSN (online) 2159-9777
    ISSN 0279-1072
    DOI 10.1080/02791072.2004.10400051
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  5. Article: Butterflies Extracts Show Antibacterial Activity

    Rasooly, Reuven / Miriam Rothschild / Yael Gov / Paul Wolferstan / Robert Nash / Paula Do / Naomi Balaban

    Advances in Microbiology. 2017 June 20, v. 7, no. 06

    2017  

    Abstract: Extracts of several British butterfly species were tested and shown to possess powerful bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria (tested on Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus anthracis). The active compounds in the grass-feeding species were ... ...

    Abstract Extracts of several British butterfly species were tested and shown to possess powerful bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria (tested on Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus anthracis). The active compounds in the grass-feeding species were identified as hydroxylated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) related to loline with nitrogen at C-1. Lolines are known insecticidal and insect-deterrent compounds that are produced in grasses infected by endophytic fungal symbionts. Lolines also increase resistance of endophyte-infected grasses to insect herbivores. The butterfly-isolated pyrrolizidine alkaloids appear to be novel and non-toxic to human cells such as HaCat human skin keratinocytes and Hep-2 human epithelial cells. The discovery of novel agents from butterflies could lead to the development of new antimicrobials.
    Keywords Bacillus anthracis ; Gram-positive bacteria ; Staphylococcus aureus ; active ingredients ; anti-infective agents ; antibacterial properties ; butterflies ; endophytes ; epithelial cells ; fungi ; grasses ; humans ; keratinocytes ; pyrrolizidine alkaloids ; symbionts ; United Kingdom
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2017-0620
    Size p. 467-479.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2681313-0
    ISSN 2165-3410 ; 2165-3402
    ISSN (online) 2165-3410
    ISSN 2165-3402
    DOI 10.4236/aim.2017.76036
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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  6. Article: Anti-inflammatory properties of an extract of M. ilicifolia in the human intestinal epithelial Caco-2 cell line

    Wonfor, Ruth / Deborah Nash / Ifat Parveen / Manfred Beckman / Manuela Natoli / Robert Nash

    Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2017 Sept. 14, v. 209

    2017  

    Abstract: Maytenus ilicifolia is a Celastracea plant used in traditional medicine to alleviate digestive tract inflammatory disorders.We investigated anti-inflammatory properties of M. ilicifolia crude extract towards Caco-2 cell line, as a model of Toll-like ... ...

    Abstract Maytenus ilicifolia is a Celastracea plant used in traditional medicine to alleviate digestive tract inflammatory disorders.We investigated anti-inflammatory properties of M. ilicifolia crude extract towards Caco-2 cell line, as a model of Toll-like Receptor 2 (TLR-2) inflammatory pathway.Toxicity was assessed following culture of Caco-2 with M. ilicifolia, using apparent cell permeability and trans-epithelial electric resistance. Anti-inflammatory properties of M. ilicifolia were assessed through IL-8 secretion and TLR-2 associated gene expression of Caco-2 cells with or without an LTA challenge.M. ilicifolia was not toxic to Caco-2 cells. M. ilicifolia down-regulated TLR2 expression with and without LTA challenge but had no effect on other genes. Following LTA challenge of Caco-2 cells, 100 and 200μg/mL M. ilicifolia abrogated IL-8 secretion.We provide preliminary data for some M. ilicifolia anti-inflammatory properties. Further research must establish the full extent and mode of action on particular inflammatory pathways.
    Keywords anti-inflammatory activity ; digestive tract ; electrical resistance ; epithelium ; gene expression regulation ; genes ; human cell lines ; humans ; interleukin-8 ; Maytenus ilicifolia ; mechanism of action ; models ; permeability ; secretion ; Toll-like receptor 2 ; toxicity ; traditional medicine
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2017-0914
    Size p. 283-287.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 134511-4
    ISSN 1872-7573 ; 0378-8741
    ISSN (online) 1872-7573
    ISSN 0378-8741
    DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.006
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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  7. Article ; Online: Non-echoplanar diffusion weighted imaging in the detection of post-operative middle ear cholesteatoma

    Ravi K. Lingam / Robert Nash / Anooj Majithia / Ali Kalan / Arvind Singh

    Insights into Imaging, Vol 7, Iss 5, Pp 669-

    navigating beyond the pitfalls to find the pearl

    2016  Volume 678

    Abstract: Abstract Non-echoplanar diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) has established itself as the modality of choice in detecting and localising post-operative middle ear cleft cholesteatoma. Despite its good diagnostic performance, there are ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Non-echoplanar diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) has established itself as the modality of choice in detecting and localising post-operative middle ear cleft cholesteatoma. Despite its good diagnostic performance, there are recognised pitfalls in its radiological interpretation which both the radiologist and otologist should be aware of. Our article highlights the various pitfalls and provides guidance for improving radiological interpretation and navigating beyond many of the pitfalls. It is recommended radiological practice to interpret the diffusion weighted images together with the ADC map and supplement with the corresponding T1 weighted and T2 weighted images, all of which can contribute to and enhance lesion localisation and characterisation. ADC values are also helpful in improving specificity and confidence levels. Given the limitation in sensitivity in detecting small cholesteatoma less than 3 mm, serial monitoring with DWI over time is recommended to allow any small residual cholesteatoma pearls to grow and become large enough to be detected on DWI. Optimising image acquisition and discussing at a joint clinico-radiological meeting both foster good radiological interpretation to navigate beyond the pitfalls and ultimately good patient care. Teaching Points • Non-echoplanar DWI is the imaging of choice in detecting post-operative cholesteatoma. • There are recognised pitfalls which may hinder accurate radiological interpretation. • Interpret with the ADC map /values and T1W and T2W images. • Serial DWI monitoring is of value in detection and characterisation. • Optimising image acquisition and discussing at clinico-radiological meetings enhance radiological interpretation.
    Keywords Diffusion weighted imaging ; MRI ; Cholesteatoma ; Pitfalls ; DWI ; Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ; R895-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher SpringerOpen
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Book: Alcohol and violence

    Parker, Robert Nash / McCaffree, Kevin J

    the nature of the relationship and the promise of prevention

    2013  

    Abstract: Many people have experienced or witnessed situations in which people drinking alcohol get aggressive, obnoxious, and violent. Scientific research has shown evidence of a relationship between alcohol and violence, and even evidence that alcohol plays a ... ...

    Author's details Robert Nash Parker and Kevin J. McCaffree
    Abstract "Many people have experienced or witnessed situations in which people drinking alcohol get aggressive, obnoxious, and violent. Scientific research has shown evidence of a relationship between alcohol and violence, and even evidence that alcohol plays a role in causing violent and aggressive responses. The book explores a number of aspects of this relationship. If you have been drinking are you more likely to be a victim of crime? If victimized, does drinking alcohol make you more likely to be injured? How does availability of alcohol in the community influence rates of violence among Mexican American youth? Does advertising that links sex and alcohol result in higher rates of sexual assault in Latino neighborhoods? How do elementary school children react to experimentation with drugs, alcohol, and aggression? Do countries outside the US have alcohol and violence problems, and do these impact men and women differently? We presents original research that shows the depths and conditions under which alcohol and violence are linked, further strengthening the evidence that alcohol use and availability is an important factor in violence in our cities, neighborhoods, school, and homes. The good news is that we regulate alcohol use and availability effectively, with a body of established laws and procedures. We can, therefore, find ways using this existing system to develop new ways to prevent the alcohol related violence studied here. The second half of the book begins this task by laying out the principles of environmental prevention, a strategy that has been very successful in a number of health and safety related domains. The next four chapters show just how environmental prevention strategies have worked, and worked very effectively, to lower rates of violence by reducing alcohol availability and alcohol consumption. The research reported here shows communities different approaches and mechanisms to achieve reductions in violence, and they provide a road map for communities everywhere to follow suit and reduce alcohol related violence. Reducing violence can be accomplished, everyone can do it if they work together, and the result is a safer and better society."--Publisher's website.
    MeSH term(s) Alcohol Drinking ; Violence/prevention & control
    Keywords United States
    Language English
    Size xviii, 211 p. :, ill. ;, 23 cm.
    Publisher Lexington Books
    Publishing place Lanham
    Document type Book
    ISBN 9780739180112 ; 0739180118 ; 9780739180129 ; 0739180126
    Database Catalogue of the US National Library of Medicine (NLM)

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  9. Book ; Online: Alcohol and violence

    Parker, Robert Nash / McCaffree, Kevin J

    the nature of the relationship and the promise of prevention

    2013  

    Abstract: This book interrogates new contexts of the alcohol and violence relationship: victimization and injury, Mexican-American youth, elementary school children, advertising, and cross national comparisons. Environmental prevention strategies are deployed ... ...

    Institution ebrary, Inc
    Author's details Robert Nash Parker and Kevin J. McCaffree
    Abstract This book interrogates new contexts of the alcohol and violence relationship: victimization and injury, Mexican-American youth, elementary school children, advertising, and cross national comparisons. Environmental prevention strategies are deployed towards harm reduction in the alcohol and violence framework. Minimum drinking age increases, extreme and moderate reductions in availability, and direct community based efforts in enforcement and reduced consumption are successfully employed in real communities to show that it is possible to reduce alcohol related violence.</span<br />
    Keywords Alcoholism and crime ; Violent crimes ; Violent crimes/Prevention
    Language English
    Size Online-Ressource (xviii, 211 p)
    Publisher Lexington Books
    Publishing place Lanham, MD
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note Includes bibliographical references and index
    ISBN 9780739180112 ; 0739180118
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  10. Article ; Online: The effect of extracts of Irvingia gabonensis (IGOB131) and Dichrostachys glomerata (Dyglomera™) on body weight and lipid parameters of healthy overweight participants

    Boris Azantsa / Dieudonne Kuate / Raoul Chakokam / Ghislain Paka / Barbara Bartholomew / Robert Nash

    Functional Foods in Health and Disease, Vol 5, Iss 6, Pp 200-

    2015  Volume 208

    Abstract: Background: Previous work reported the benefits of extracts of 2 Cameroonian spices – Irvingia gabonensis and Dichrostachys glomerata— on obese people with metabolic syndrome. Considering the physio-metabolic changes that accompany obesity, the present ... ...

    Abstract Background: Previous work reported the benefits of extracts of 2 Cameroonian spices – Irvingia gabonensis and Dichrostachys glomerata— on obese people with metabolic syndrome. Considering the physio-metabolic changes that accompany obesity, the present study investigates the effects of these extracts on healthy overweight participants over an 8-week test period. Methods: The study was an 8 week randomized double-blind, placebo controlled design involving 48 overweight (BMI 26 – 30) participants (27 females and 19 males), divided into 3 groups – placebo, 300 mg I. gabonensis extract (IGOB131), or 300 mg D. glomerata extract (DyglomeraTM). Capsules containing the placebo or the test formulations were administered once daily before the main meal of the day. No major dietary changes or changes in physical activity were demonstrated during the study. Weight and blood lipid parameters were measured at baseline, and at the 4 and 8 weeks interval. Results: Compared to the placebo group, there were significant (p<0.05) reductions in weight of participants in both test groups over the 8 week period. However, these significant changes were not observed in the initial 4 weeks, even though the lipid parameters in the test groups changed significantly (p<0.05). Conclusion: The extracts of Irvingia gabonensis and Dichrostachys glomerata, at a dose of 300 mg per day, were effective in reducing weight and positively modifying lipid parameters in healthy overweight participants.
    Keywords Overweight ; Dichrostachys ; Irvingia ; waist-hip circumference ; blood lipids ; Nutrition. Foods and food supply ; TX341-641 ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Food Science Publisher
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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