Article
Immunology
Jonathan W. K. Liew, Fatma D. Mohd Bukhari, Nantha Kumar Jeyaprakasam, Wei Kit Phang, Indra Vythilingam, Yee Ling Lau
Summary: By using nested PCR on concentrated high-volume blood samples, researchers in Malaysia were able to detect 2 natural, asymptomatic Plasmodium inui monoinfections in humans, as well as a P. inui-positive Anopheles cracens mosquito. To identify simian malaria parasite transmission in humans, investigators should utilize ultrasensitive detection methods.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Ahmed Nassar, Abdullah Abualiat, Yasmina A. El-Attar, Ayed M. Alkahtani, Mohammed S. Alshahrani, Abdullah Aljubran, Engi S. E. Shaker
Summary: Dermoscopy can be helpful in diagnosing cutaneous myiasis, especially for the papular and pustular forms. Observing the history, clinical findings, and dermoscopic features of 15 affected individuals, it was found that all patients showed the posterior end of larvae, larval motility, and bubbles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
Daniel Cuestas, John Pedraza, Hugo Herrera, Adriana Motta, Andres Cuestas, Yency Forero, Ricardo Porras, Fernando Urrea, Dany Galvis, Ingrid Galvis, Maria-Alejandra Bernal, Maria-Victoria Alvarado, Rosa Bula, Oscar Velasquez, Dennys Villalba, Sergio Lamus, Gabriel Ariza, Natalia Bayona, Ana Gutierrez, Alexandra Segura, Monica Patino, Alejandra Perafan, Santiago Ramirez-Rodriguez, Mariam Rolon
Summary: Cutaneous myiasis in patients with malignant wounds or skin cancer is a rare event with limited epidemiological data. It is underestimated and poorly managed, potentially leading to severe complications. Further studies are required to better understand and treat this condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Ashley Vander Does, Angelina Labib, Gil Yosipovitch
Summary: Mosquito bites can cause various reactions, ranging from localized symptoms such as wheals and itchiness to rare systemic reactions and anaphylaxis. The itchiness is caused by mosquito saliva components entering the skin tissue, although the exact mechanism is unclear. Histamine is believed to play a role, but other salivary proteins and genetic factors may also contribute to itchiness. Prevention is important through physical barriers or repellents, and treatment involves antihistamines and corticosteroids. More research is needed on topical treatments targeting neural-mediated itch.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Imelda K. Moise, Lola R. Ortiz-Whittingham, Vincent Omachonu, Marah Clark, Rui-De Xue
Summary: This study examined the capabilities of Florida mosquito programs to implement key mosquito measures during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, showing that most programs performed well in larval and adult surveillance, as well as species-specific control. The study also highlighted the need for improved arbovirus surveillance systems during pandemics.
Article
Entomology
Wentian Xu, Xinyu Li, Qike Wang, Chenglin Zhang, Minghai Yang, Tongshan Zhou, Kai Li, Dong Zhang
Summary: Gyrostigma rhinocerontis, the rhinoceros bot fly, is a rare intestinal parasite of rhinoceroses that causes severe myiasis and secondary infection. This study examines the antennal characteristics of G. rhinocerontis and finds that they have larger antennae with more sensilla and sensory pits than other Oestridae species, which may help them locate their rare hosts.
Article
Parasitology
Brenda Oseno, Faith Marura, Rodney Ogwang, Martha Muturi, James Njunge, Irene Nkumama, Robert Mwakesi, Kennedy Mwai, Martin K. Rono, Ramadhan Mwakubambanya, Faith Osier, James Tuju
Summary: This study evaluates the utility of IgG responses to members of the Anopheles gambiae D7 protein family as serological markers of human-vector contact. The results show that the D7L2 salivary antigen has great potential as a biomarker of exposure to mosquito bites and as a tool for assessing the efficacy of vector control strategies.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anil Suryabanshi, Binita Timilsina, Namrata Khadka
Summary: This is a case of wound myiasis in a homeless person, which occurred as a result of a neglected minor insect bite wound. Infestation of maggots in humans is rare because humans are not the preferred host for many dipterous larval species.
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eliana Real, Virginia M. Howick, Farah A. Dahalan, Kathrin Witmer, Juliana Cudini, Clare Andradi-Brown, Joshua Blight, Mira S. Davidson, Sunil Kumar Dogga, Adam J. Reid, Jake Baum, Mara K. N. Lawniczak
Summary: The study utilized single-cell transcriptomics to elucidate gene usage across different stages of the transmission cycle of Plasmodium falciparum, highlighting developmental trajectories in the mosquito and identifying both conserved and non-conserved gene usage between human and rodent parasites. These findings provide a detailed atlas for intensive investigation of the transcriptional journey of P. falciparum and potential drug and vaccine targets for malaria prevention.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Joel J. Brown, Mercedes Pascual, Michael C. Wimberly, Leah R. Johnson, Courtney C. Murdock
Summary: This article explores the thermal effects of humidity on the transmission of mosquito-borne pathogens, presenting a conceptual model for how temperature and humidity interact to shape the temperature range in which mosquitoes persist and achieve high transmission potential. The article highlights how neglecting these interactions hinders efforts to predict transmission dynamics and respond to mosquito-borne infections.
Article
Entomology
Kun Luan, Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Emiel A. DenHartog, Quan Shi, Isa Bettermann, Jiayin Li, Nicholas Travanty, Robert D. Mitchell, Grayson L. Cave, John B. Strider, Yongxin Wang, Florian Neumann, Tobias Beck, Charles S. Apperson, R. Michael Roe
Summary: Researchers have developed non-insecticidal cloth and garments that effectively prevent mosquito bites, with good comfort and protection; they have developed prototype textiles and garments that resist biting from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes based on a mathematical model and experimental validation, showing higher bite resistance compared to insecticide-treated clothing.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ohoud Khalid Alsaedi, Munahi Mohammed Alqahtani, Luluah Ali Al-Mubarak
Summary: Myiasis is a disease caused by dipterous larvae infesting live vertebrates, with cutaneous myiasis being the most common form. It is divided into localized furuncular, migratory, and wound myiasis, with a higher burden in tropical and subtropical countries. We report a case of scalp wound myiasis in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris and raise awareness of potential myiasis caused by Musca domestica in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Entomology
Marco Pezzi, Stjepan Krcmar, Federica Mendicino, Francesco Carlomagno, Domenico Bonelli, Chiara Scapoli, Milvia Chicca, Marilena Leis, Teresa Bonacci
Summary: This is the first reported case of myiasis caused by Lucilia sericata in a domestic goose in Italy, providing important information for monitoring and management in the field.
Article
Ornithology
Carlos Biagolini-Jr, Regina H. Macedo
Summary: Parasitic botfly larvae were found in nests of blue-black grassquit nestlings, with higher tarsus asymmetry observed in infected chicks. While the impact on offspring survival was small, infection may affect fitness in adulthood. Higher food supply in nesting areas was associated with lower larval infestation rates.
JOURNAL OF AVIAN BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David Guerrero, Hoa Thi My Vo, Chanthap Lon, Jennifer A. Bohl, Sreynik Nhik, Sophana Chea, Somnang Man, Sokunthea Sreng, Andrea R. Pacheco, Sokna Ly, Rathanak Sath, Sokchea Lay, Dorothee Misse, Rekol Huy, Rithea Leang, Hok Kry, Jesus G. Valenzuela, Fabiano Oliveira, Tineke Cantaert, Jessica E. Manning
Summary: The study assesses the innate and adaptive immune responses to Aedes aegypti mosquito feedings in humans. The results show induction of neutrophil degranulation, recruitment of skin-resident dendritic cells and M2 macrophages, as well as activation of T cell priming and regulatory pathways.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Correction
Clinical Neurology
A. E. Naeini, D. Daneshmand, F. Khorvash, A. Chitsaz
ANNALS OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
(2015)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hamid Solgi, Christian G. Giske, Farzad Badmasti, Shadi Aghamohammad, Seyed Asghar Havaei, Shahram Sabeti, Kamyar Mostafavizadeh, Fereshteh Shahcheraghi
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2017)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kiana Shirani, Kamyar Mostafavizadeh, Behrouz Ataei, Khatere Akhani
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alireza E. Naeini, Dana Daneshmand, Farzin Khorvash, Ahmad Chitsaz
ANNALS OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
(2013)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alireza E. Naeini, Dana Daneshmand, Farzin Khorvash, Ahmad Chitsaz
ANNALS OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
(2014)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sadegh Chinikar, Seyed M. Ghiasi, Saeed Naddaf, Norair Piazak, Maryam Moradi, Mohammad R. Razavi, Neda Afzali, Ali Haeri, Kamyar Mostafavizadeh, Behrouz Ataei, Mohammad Khalilifard-Brojeni, Sayed M. Husseini, Michele Bouloy
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2012)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Behrooz Ataei, Alireza Emami Naeini, Farzin Khorvash, Mohammad Reza Yazdani, Abbas-Ali Javadi
GASTROENTEROLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2012)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Saba Sheikhbahaei, Alireza Mohammadi, Roya Sherkat, Alireza Emami Naeini, Majid Yaran, Somaye Najafi
ENDOCRINE METABOLIC & IMMUNE DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kiana Shirani, Farzin Khorvash, Alireza Emami Naeini, Majid Valiyan Boroujeni, Mohammadreza Yazdani
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Arash Hadadgar, Tahereh Changiz, Andrzej A. Kononowicz, Leila Safaeian, Nahidossadat Mirshahzadeh, Arash Najimi, Fatemeh Ahmadi, Kamyar Mostafavizadeh, Nabil Zary, Italo Masiello
BIO-ALGORITHMS AND MED-SYSTEMS
(2018)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Zahra Talaei, Saba Sheikhbahaei, Vajihe Ostadi, Mazdak Ganjalikhani Hakemi, Mohsen Meidani, Elham Naghshineh, Majid Yaran, Alireza Emami Naeini, Roya Sherkat
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY
(2017)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Alireza Emami Naeini, Mohsen Meidani, Aliasghar Soudi
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2015)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohsen Meidani, Alireza Emami Naeini, Mojtaba Rostami, Roya Sherkat, Katayoun Tayeri
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2014)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alireza Emami Naeini, Behrooz Ataei, Kiana Shirani, Mojtaba Akbari
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2012)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rasoul Mohammadi, Mohsen Meidani, Kamyar Mostafavizadeh, Bijan Iraj, Pooria Hamedani, Sayed Mohammad Amin Sayedain, Mojgan Mokhtari
CASPIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2015)
Letter
Surgery
Arif Tri Prasetyo, Lisa Y. Hasibuan, Kevin Leonard Suryadinata
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Peter J. Nicksic, D'Andrea T. Donnelly, Weifeng Zeng, Allison J. Seitz, Samuel O. Poore, Aaron J. Suminski, Aaron M. Dingle
Summary: The study demonstrates that trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) or peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) can improve functional outcomes of peripheral nerve injury in rats. This finding is important in translating the therapy as a non-invasive treatment for high, mixed nerve injuries in humans.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
K. Can Bayezid, Suat Morkuzu, Erdem Karabulut, Adam Bajus, Libor Streit
Summary: This study compared the spontaneity outcomes of the most preferred neurotization methods in facial reanimation surgery. The results showed that dual innervation and contralateral facial nerve-driven strategies achieved the most promising outcomes, while motor nerve to the masseter had lower potential to elicit spontaneous smile.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Zidi Yu, Ziwei Zhang, Xiancheng Wang, Dandan Song, Quanding Yan, Yang Sun, Xiang Xiong, Xianxi Meng, Wenbo Li, Zhongjie Yi
Summary: Pathological psychologies such as anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are common in female patients scheduled to undergo rhinoplasty. BDD is more likely to be associated with depression. Rhinoplasty has little psychological impact on patients, but female patients with BDD are more likely to be dissatisfied with the surgery.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Lei Wang, Qian Zhu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yulin Miao, Huan Liu, Fengli Gao
Summary: This comparative observational study found that microscopic varicocoelectomy had higher sperm motility and showed significant improvements in certain postoperative parameters compared to laparoscopic varicocoelectomy. Neither group experienced testicular atrophy.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Mohamed Dalmar, Mohamed El Sheikh, Richard Baker, Rajan Uppal
Summary: This study analyzed complications following cosmetic surgeries managed by plastic surgery services at Heatherwood and Wexham Park hospitals in 2022, including procedures performed internationally. The majority of complications were related to breast cosmetic surgery and abdominoplasties, with the most common complications being wound dehiscence, post-operative infection, and seromas. Turkey was the most popular country selected for surgery, and there is a need to increase public awareness of the risks involved in seeking international options and how to choose suitable clinics.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Rohun Gupta, Lawson E. Spence, Peter K. Firouzbakht, Brian A. Mailey
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Alexandre Mendonca Munhoz, Ary de Azevedo Marques Neto, Joao Maximiliano, Murillo Fraga
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of silicone implants in breast augmentation and found that ergonomic style implants can achieve favorable results with lower complication rates.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Lee H. Kilmer, Allan A. Weidman, Brent R. Degeorge, John T. Stranix, Chris A. Campbell
Summary: The study aims to compare the oncologic, medical, and surgical outcomes of lumpectomy and oncoplastic breast reduction surgery (OBRS) on a national scale. A database was used to analyze patient data and match them based on various factors. The results showed that lumpectomy patients had higher rates of repeat lumpectomy or subsequent mastectomy, while OBRS patients had higher rates of surgical complications but fewer medical complications. Logistic regression analysis revealed that OBRS was associated with a decreased likelihood of repeat lumpectomy. Although OBRS was associated with increased wound complications, medical complications were found to occur less frequently.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Review
Surgery
M. Guiotto, C. M. Oranges, M. Cherubino, M. Maruccia, P. Tedeschi, D. F. Kalbermatten, W. Raffoul, P. G. di Summa
Summary: This study evaluated different surgical approaches for neoumbilicoplasty and correlated them with specific surgical needs. The results showed that direct suture, single flap, and multiple flap techniques can achieve overall satisfactory cosmetic outcomes with a low rate of surgical complications. Different surgical techniques are suitable for different patient populations and surgical scenarios.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Samuel Knoedler, Giuseppe Sofo, Barbara Kern, Konstantin Frank, Sebastian Cotofana, Sarah von Isenburg, Soren Konneker, Francesco Mazzarone, Amir H. Dorafshar, Leonard Knoedler, Michael Alfertshofer
Summary: This study compared real patient feedback with ChatGPT-generated reviews for the top five US plastic surgery procedures. It found that analyzing the emotional tone and review length can help differentiate real from fake reviews, and ChatGPT-generated reviews can convincingly deceive commercial AI detection software.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Gerlya Asirova, Jan Wynands, Sergey Frolov, Diana Almeida, Pavel Davydenko, Salem Madina
Summary: By assessing the development and growth of costal cartilage, the optimal age for ear reconstruction surgery in the Russian population was determined to be 10 years and older.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
S. Curran, E. Heffernan, S. Connolly, K. Levins, K. Cronin, R. Dolan
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Soo Min Cha, Ashwin Pai, Hyun Jong Lee, Hyun Dae Shin
Summary: In this retrospective case series, we found that non-vascularized iliac bone graft longer than 3 cm had satisfactory clinical outcomes in the treatment of non-union of the upper extremities.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
