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Successful treatment of cats with hypersomatotropism by transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is described in small numbers of cats.

To describe the endocrine profile, survival, and remission rates of hypersomatotropism and diabetes mellitus in a cohort of cats with hypersomatotropism that underwent hypophysectomy between 2008 and 2020.…[Read more]

The latter may also explain the decrease in microbial activity with, for example, polyethylene films. Our findings show that shape, polymer type, and concentration are key properties when studying microplastic effects on terrestrial systems.Ripening of fleshy fruits involves complex physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes that coincide…[Read more]

Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may be life-threatening, and specific antiviral drugs are currently not available. However, first studies indicated that convalescent plasma treatment might improve the clinical outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

In the current study, we…[Read more]

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) have been used in the undergraduate medical setting since the 1970s, however little is known about its use and effectiveness in post-registration nurse education.

The purpose of this review was to critically analyse studies using OSCEs in post-registration nurse education and to explore…[Read more]

Flail chest is now usually treated by conservative methods and surgical fixation remains indicated in selected cases. Different techniques can be used for fixation. The aim of this paper is to present a case in which Judet and Sanchez-Loret plates were employed and to discuss the usefulness of this traditional technique.

A 79-year-old…[Read more]

In ALDH2 -/- mice 24 h after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), BBB damage was reflected by significantly increased fluorescein extravasation and perturbation of tight junction proteins, eNOS, MMP-9, and GFAP. Both calpain and cathepsin-B inhibitors alleviated BBB dysfunction caused by mTBI. No clear advantage was shown by selective versus…[Read more]

These results are consistent with telomeres forming more compact structures at longer lengths, reducing accessibility of these critical genomic sites.Hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes (HCS) become more recognizable as the knowledge about them expands, and genetic testing becomes more affordable. Selleckchem Ipatasertib In this review, we…[Read more]

01), no difference was observed between EXO18 and EXO27. Exercise sessions did not alter absolute energy intake session but induced a decrease in relative energy intake (p < .001) and in hunger, desire to eat, and prospective food consumption compared with CON (p < .001). The authors also show here that cold-water exposure can increase EE while…[Read more]

The daily and annual variations of plasma melatonin levels reflect corresponding changes in external photoperiod and temperature, which suggests that the hormonal time-keeper melatonin might contribute to controlling smoltification. Here, we review studies on (i) the impact of pinealectomy and/or melatonin administration on smoltification; (ii)…[Read more]

Micro-/nano-structured scaffolds with a weight composition of 46.6% α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP)-53.4% silicocarnotite (SC) were synthesized by the polymer replica method. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of the scaffolds and natural cancellous bone was performed for comparison purposes. Scaffolds were obtained at three cooling r…[Read more]