MedWorm: Urology & Nephrology

Complex vesico-vaginal fistula repair with posterosuperior bladder flap

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSION: Steady sphincter during both P and TDO, and occurrence of TDO appear as specific of aging. The last result could be related to structural changes in the detrusor muscle with aging. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

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Effects of botulinum toxin type a in the bladder wall of children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction: a comparison of histological features before and after injections

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Surgical outcome in children undergoing hypospadias repair under caudal epidural vs penile block

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Clinically relevant fatigue in men with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer on long-term androgen deprivation therapy

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Prostate cancer in the elderly: frequency of advanced disease at presentation and disease-specific mortality

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Are commonly used psychoactive medications associated with lower urinary tract symptoms?

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

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Long-term subjective results of tension-free vaginal tape operation for female urinary stress incontinence

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Long-term results of permanent urethral stent Memotherm implantation in the management of recurrent bulbar urethral stenosis

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Low yield of early postoperative imaging after anastomotic urethroplasty

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Evolution of the clinical presentation of men undergoing radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Identification of Gleason pattern 5 on prostatic needle core biopsy: frequency of underdiagnosis and relation to morphology

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

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Characterization of small solid renal lesions: can benign and malignant tumors be differentiated with CT?

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Characterization of adrenal masses with diffusion-weighted imaging

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Comparison of laparoendoscopic single-site donor nephrectomy and conventional laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: donor and recipient outcomes

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic radical prostatectomy: initial perioperative and pathologic results

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Perioperative patient radiation exposure in the endoscopic removal of upper urinary tract calculi

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy of caliceal diverticular calculi: a single center experience

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

HASTE MRU in the evaluation of acute flank pain

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Phasic or terminal detrusor overactivity in women: age, urodynamic findings and sphincter behavior relationships

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

Determining the variables associated to clean intermittent self-catheterization adherence rate: one-year follow-up study

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSION: Patients in CISC program present a reasonable adherence after one year. Women, neurogenic voiding dysfunction and patients under 40 years old were significantly more adherents. The psychological and social relationship status seems to positively interfere on adherence. CISC did not affect patient's QoL evaluated by WHOQoL-bref. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

Elderly men's quality of life and lower urinary tract symptoms: an intricate relationship

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: For elderly men, moderate to severe LUTS do significantly impact almost all parameters of QoL proposed by the WHO, especially social and environmental relations. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

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Intraoperative maximal urethral closing pressure measurement: a new technique of tape tension adjustment in transobturator sling surgery?

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: MUCP elevation of more than 10 cmH2O just after tape insertion was a prognostic factor. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

Does the duration of infertility affect semen parameters and pregnancy rate after varicocelectomy?: a retrospective study

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Surgical varicocelectomy improves the total sperm motility counts especially in patients who have a TMCS more than 5 million and improves the spontaneous pregnancy rates. The improvement in the spontaneous pregnancy rates after varicocelectomy correlates negatively with the duration of infertility. Therefore, duration of infertility should be considered in treating a patient with a varicocele as a cause of infertility. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

PCNL - a comparative study in nonoperated and in previously operated (open nephrolithotomy/pyelolithotomy) patients - a single-surgeon experience

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSION: Patients with past history of renal stone surgery may need more attempts to access the pelvicaliceal system and have difficulty in tract dilation secondary to retroperitoneal scarring. But overall morbidity and efficacy is same in both groups. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

The effect of cardiopulmonary bypass in coronary artery bypass surgeries (on-pump versus off-pump) on erectile function and endothelium-derived nitric oxide levels

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Patients who had on-pump or off-pump CABG surgeries had higher IIEF-5 scores. Nevertheless, the improvement was insignificant in both groups. Meanwhile, on-pump or off-pump CABG surgeries did not have significant effect on plasma eNO levels. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

Findings concerning testis, vas deference, and epididymis in adult cases with nonpalpable testes

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

In this study, we aimed to state the relationship between testis, epididymis and vas deference, in adult cases with nonpalpable testis. Between January 1996 and December 2009, we evaluated 154 adult cases with nonpalpable testes. Mean age was 23 years (20-27 years). Explorations were performed by open inguinal incision, laparoscopy, and by inguinal incision and laparoscopy together on 22, 131 and 1 patient, respectively. Of all the unilateral cases, 32 were accepted as vanishing testis. In five of these cases, vas deference was ending inside the abdomen, and in the others, it was ending inside the scrotum. In the remaining 99 unilateral and 22 bilateral cases, 143 testes were found in total. Testes were found in the inguinal canal as atrophic in one case, at the right renal pedicle level w...

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Controversies in using urine samples for prostate cancer detection: PSA and PCA3 expression analysis

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSION: This work confirms that prostate massage is important before urine collection for gene expression analysis. Since PSA and PCA3 are prostate specific, it is necessary to promote the passage of cells from prostate to urinary tract, in order to detect these genetic markers in urine samples. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

Assessment of the short-term functional outcome after urethroplasty: a prospective analysis

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

OBJECTIVES: To assess the short-term functional outcomes on urinary symptoms, erectile function, urinary continence and patient's satisfaction after urethroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective analysis was done in 21 patients who underwent urethroplasty. An assessment of the urinary flow, urinary symptoms (International Prostate Symptome Score

Patients with a negative cystoscopy and negative Nmp22® Bladderchek® test are at low risk of missed transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder: a prospective evaluation

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: In patients with negative cystoscopy and BladderChek, very few cancers are missed and cytology was not effective in detection. Use of a point-of-care test in conjunction with cystoscopy in lieu of cytology could decrease cost, provide immediate results, improve negative predictive value and reduce the uncertainty that results from inconclusive cytologic results. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

Efficacy and safety of parecoxib in the treatment of acute renal colic: a randomized clinical trial

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Parecoxib is as effective as ketoprofen in the treatment of pain due to acute renal colic, is well tolerated, and has a comparable safety profile. (Source: International Braz J Urol)

Biophysiologic considerations in cryoablation: a practical mechanistic molecular review

International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

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International Braz J Urol — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:42 +0100

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MHD Flow of an Incompressible Viscous Fluid through Convergent or Divergent Channels in Presence of a High Magnetic Field

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

The flow of an incompressible electrically conducting viscous fluid in convergent or divergent channels under the influence of an externally applied homogeneous magnetic field is studied both analytically and numerically. Navier-Stokes equations of fluid mechanics and Maxwell’s electromagnetism equations are reduced into highly non-linear ordinary differential equation. The resulting non-linear equation has been solved analytically using a very efficient technique, namely, differential transform method (DTM). The DTM solution is compared with the results obtained by a numerical method (shooting method, coupled with fourth-order Runge-Kutta scheme). The plots have revealed the physical characteristics of flow by changing angles of the channel, Hartmann and Reynolds numbers. (Source: Advan...

On the Computation of Blow-up Solutions for Semilinear ODEs and Parabolic PDEs

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

We introduce an adaptive numerical method for computing blow-up solutions for ODEs and well-known reaction-diffusion equations. The method is based on the implicit midpoint method and the implicit Euler method. We demonstrate that the method produces superior results to the adaptive PECE-implicit method and the MATLAB solver of comparable order. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome according to Sasang Constitutional Medicine in Korean Subjects

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

This study assessed the effects of the Sasang constitution group (SCG) on the risk of MS in Korean subjects. We have analyzed 1,617 outpatients of Korean oriental medicine hospitals who were classified into three SCGs, So-Yang, So-Eum, and Tae-Eum. Significant differences were noted in the prevalence of MS and the frequencies of all MS risk factors among the three SCGs. The odds ratios for MS as determined via multiple logistic regression analysis were 2.004 for So-Yang and 4.521 for Tae-Eum compared with So-Eum. These results indicate that SCG may function as a significant risk factor of MS; comprehensive knowledge of Sasang constitutional medicine may prove helpful in predicting susceptibility and developing preventive care techniques for MS. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Cytoreductive Surgery Combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Intraoperative Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Conclusions. Maximal cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC is a well-tolerated, feasible, and promising method of treatment in advanced ovarian cancer. (Source: Advances in Urology)

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A Conservative Bioadhesive Approach to the Reattachment of Complicated Crown Fractures in Permanent First Molars: A Case Report with a 2-Year Followup

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

This paper presents a clinical report demonstrating combined restorative bioadhesive treatment and prosthetic rehabilitation of uncommon type of dental injury in an eighteen-year-old female involving crown fracture of all the permanent first molars and left upper premolars due to a bicycle riding accident. To restore the coronal fracture with invasion of biologic width, flap surgery with osteotomy and osteoplasty localized on the fractured teeth was performed, and the tooth remnant was reattached to the crown with a self-etch adhesive system. Frank pulp exposure was treated by self-etch dentin adhesive after surface disinfection prior to sealing of the wound site. At 2-year recall, the teeth continue to be aesthetically and functionally stable with a favourable pulpal and periapical enviro...

Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and Use of Massage for Improved Symptom Management: Results from a Pilot Randomized Control Trial

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Discussion. Feasibility of studying massage-acupressure was established in children undergoing HCT. Larger studies are needed to test the efficacy of such interventions in reducing HCT-associated symptoms in children. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Raman Spectroscopic Study of Carbon Nanotubes Prepared Using Fe/ZnO-Palm Olein-Chemical Vapour Deposition

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were synthesized using Fe/ZnO catalyst by a dual-furnace thermal chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method at 800–1000°C using nitrogen gas with a constant flow rate of 150 sccm/min as a gas carrier. Palm olein (PO), ferrocene in the presence of 0.05 M zinc nitrate, and a p-type silicon wafer were used as carbon source, catalyst precursor, and sample target, respectively. D, G, and G′ bands were observed at 1336–1364, 1559–1680, and 2667–2682 cm-1, respectively. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with the highest degree of crystallinity were obtained at around 8000°C, and the smallest diameter of about 2 nm was deposited on the silicon substrate at 1000°C. (Source: Advances in Urology)

The CDM-Net Project: The Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Broadband-Based Network for Managing Chronic Disease

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Conclusion. This study demonstrates proof of concept, but replication or continuation of the study is desirable to enable the impact of CDMS on diabetes outcomes to be determined. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Volvulus of the Sigmoid Colon during Pregnancy: A Case Report

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

We describe a case of sigmoid volvulus in a patient with 33 weeks of gestation that developed complete necrosis of the left colon. Case. 27-year-old woman was admitted with 3 days of abdominal distention, vomit, and the stoppage of the passage of gases and feces. She was admitted with poor clinical conditions with septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and signs of diffuse peritonitis. Abdominal radiography showed severe dilation of the colon with horseshoe signal suggesting a sigmoid volvulus, pneumoperitoneum and we could not we could not identify fetal heartbeats. With a diagnosis of complicate sigmoid volvulus she was underwent to the laparotomy where we found necrosis of all descending colon due to double twist volvulus of the sigmoid. We performed a colectomy with a confe...

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Near Fatal Asthma: Clinical and Airway Biopsy Characteristics

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Conclusions. Remodeling, eosinophilic, and neutrophilic inflammation were observed in NFE. NFE is associated with prior intubation and inhaled corticosteroids usage. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Peripheral Mechanisms of Dental Pain: The Role of Substance P

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Current evidence supports the central role of neuropeptides in the molecular mechanisms underlying dental pain. In particular, substance P, a neuropeptide produced in neuron cell bodies localised in dorsal root and trigeminal ganglia, contributes to the transmission and maintenance of noxious stimuli and inflammatory processes. The major role of substance P in the onset of dental pain and inflammation is increasingly being recognised. Well-grounded experimental and clinical observations have documented an increase in substance P concentration in patients affected by caries, pulpitis, or granulomas and in those undergoing standard orthodontic or orthodontic/dental care procedures. This paper focuses on the role of substance P in the induction and maintenance of inflammation and dental pain,...

Airway Tube Exchanger Techniques in Morbidly Obese Patients

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Morbidly obese patients may present a challenge during airway management. When airway tube exchange is required, it can even be more challenging than the primary intubation. With the increasing prevalence of morbid obesity over the years, there will be increasing numbers of these patients presenting for surgical procedures, including ones that require endotracheal tube exchanges. It is therefore important for anesthesiologists to be familiar with options and limitations of the airway tube exchanger techniques. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Osteopetrosis, Hypophosphatemia, and Phosphaturia in a Young Man: A Case Presentation and Differential Diagnosis

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

We report the case of a 30-year-old African-American male with osteopetrosis and hypophosphatemia, presenting with diffuse myalgias. Laboratory evaluation performed revealed a low serum phosphorus level with urinary phosphate wasting, low calcium, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations, as well as elevated alkaline phosphatase. Skull and pelvic radiographs revealed high bone density consistent with high bone mass found on bone mineral density reports. PHEX gene mutation analysis was negative. Patient was started on calcium and phosphorus replacement, and he clinically improved. This paper will review the different subtypes of osteopetrosis, and the evaluation of hypophosphatemia. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Educational Strategy Using a Novel Simulated Suture and Knot-Tying Challenge, the “Holiotomy”

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Conclusions. A comprehensive course employing laparoscopic surgical simulation focused on basic surgical skills essential to TLH has a positive impact on attendees' self-rated skill level and rate of laparoscopic approaches. Many had begun performing TLH after the course. (Source: Advances in Urology)

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Total Parathyroidectomy with Presternal Intramuscular Autotransplantation in Renal Patients: A Prospective Study of 66 Patients

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Surgical treatment of secondary (SHPT) and tertiary hyperparathyroidism (THPT) may involve various surgical approaches. The aim of this paper was to evaluate presternal intramuscular autotransplantation of parathyroid tissue as a surgical option in SHPT and THPT treatment. 66 patients with renal chronic disease underwent surgery from April 2000 to April 2005 at Universidade Federal São Paulo, Brazil. There were 38 SHPT patients (24 women/14 men), mean age of 39.yrs (range: 14–58), and 28 THPT patients (14 women/14 men), mean age of 43.4 yrs (range: 24–62). Postoperative average followup was 42.9 months (range: 12–96). Postoperative intact PTH increased throughout followup from 73.5 pg/mL to 133 pg/mL on average from 1st to the 5th year, respectively, in SHPT and f...

(Photo)electrochemical Methods for the Determination of the Band Edge Positions of TiO2-Based Nanomaterials

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

TiO2-based nanomaterials play currently a major role in the development of novel photochemical systems and devices. One of the key parameters determining the photoactivity of TiO2-based materials is the position of the band edges. Although its knowledge is an important prerequisite for understanding and optimizing the performance of photochemical systems, it has been often rather neglected in recent research, particularly in the field of heterogeneous photocatalysis. This paper provides a concise account of main methods for the determination of the position of the band edges, particularly those suitable for measurements on nanostructured materials. In the first part, a survey of key photophysical and photochemical concepts necessary for understanding the energetics at the semiconductor/sol...

Effects of Cadmium on Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Erica andevalensis

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

We evaluated the effects of cadmium on phenolic composition of Erica andevalensis, an endemic protected heather that grows in mine affected soils. Plants cultivated under laboratory-controlled conditions were exposed to acute doses of cadmium to investigate the mechanisms this species possesses to survive in the presence of toxic metals in its natural habitat. Cadmium increased the total levels of phenolics and flavonoids compounds, and the total antioxidant capacity. Cinnamic acid derivatives, epicatechin, and rutin were increased in the presence of cadmium when applied in levels that did not alter the ratio of chlorophylls. Phenolic compounds play an important role in the metabolism of E. andevalensis to survive in heavy metal polluted soils. (Source: Advances in Urology)

Human Biological Monitoring of Diisononyl Phthalate and Diisodecyl Phthalate: A Review

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

High molecular-weight phthalates, such as diisononyl phthalate (DINP), and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), are widely used as plasticizers in the manufacturing of polymers and consumer products. Human biological monitoring studies have employed the metabolites of DINP and DIDP as biomarkers to assess human exposure. In this review, we summarize and analyze publicly available scientific data on chemistry, metabolism, and excretion kinetics, of DINP and DIDP, to identify specific and sensitive metabolites. Human biological monitoring data on DINP and DIDP are scrutinised to assess the suitability of these metabolites as biomarkers of exposure. Results from studies carried out in animals and humans indicate that phthalates are metabolised rapidly and do not bioaccmulate. During Phase-I metabolis...

Iodine Content and Distribution in Thyroid Specimens from Two Patients with Graves' Disease Pretreated with Either Propylthiouracil or Stable Iodine: Analysis Using X-Ray Fluorescence and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry

Advances in Urology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:14 +0100

Patients with Graves' disease can be medically prepared before surgery in different ways, which may have various effects on iodine stores. Thyroid specimens were collected at surgery from two patients pretreated with propylthiouracil (PTU) and stable iodine, respectively. A quantitative analysis of iodine content was performed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) in frozen tissue and a qualitative analysis of aldehyde-fixed material with Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS). Iodine concentrations were 0.9 mg/mL and 0.5 mg/mL in the thyroid tissue from the patients treated with PTU and stable iodine respectively. TOF-SIMS showed iodine in the follicle lumina in both. However, in the PTU case, iodine was also seen within the thyrocytes indicating accumulation...

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Reprogramming of prostate cancer‐associated stromal cells to embryonic stem‐like

The Prostate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:55:08 +0100

CONCLUSIONSGenes of CP stromal cells could be fully inactivated by genetic reprogramming. As a consequence, the disease phenotype was ‘cured’. Prostate © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: The Prostate)

A case–control study of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and colorectal cancer

BJU International — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:39 +0100

CONCLUSION• We conclude that CP/CPPS patients are at higher risk for CRC, especially in males under 60 years of age. (Source: BJU International)

The 'ROCK'y Road To Diabetic Kidney Failure

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0100

A protein kinase known as ROCK1 can exacerbate an important process called fission in the mitochondria, the power plants of cells, leading to diabetic kidney disease, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears online in the journal Cell Metabolism. (ROCK1 stands for (Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1.) "We have shown the connection between ROCK1 and the progression to kidney disease through the effect of ROCK1 on the mitochondria," said Dr. Farhad R. Danesh, association professor of medicine - nephrology... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Effect of Surface Architecture on In Vivo Ultrasound Contrast Persistence of Targeted Size-Selected Microbubbles

Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:13:48 +0100

Abstract: Ultrasound molecular imaging is a powerful diagnostic modality using microbubbles coated with targeting ligands specific for endothelial biomarkers. The circulation persistence of ligand-bearing contrast agents is a key determinant in their contrast enhancement and targeting capability. Prior studies have shown that targeted microbubbles with ligands attached to the shell using the conventional exposed-ligand architecture (ELA) could trigger undesired ligand-induced complement activation and decreased circulation time. Microbubbles with the buried-ligand architecture (BLA), however, were found to inhibit complement activation and prolong circulation time. In the present study, we extended the stealth BLA microbubble design to size-selected (4 to 5-μm diameter) microbubbles targe...

First European Clinical Practice Guidelines For Wilson's Disease Published By EASL

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

The first European Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for the diagnosis and management of Wilson's disease are published by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) on the EASL website*.(1) Developed to assist physicians and healthcare providers in the clinical decision making process, the guidelines describe best practice for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Wilson's disease -- a rare genetic(2) disorder that, if left untreated, is fatal... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Muscle Mass Loss In Cirrhosis Patients Linked To Higher Death Rate

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed the medical records of more than 100 patients who had a liver scarring condition and discovered those who were losing muscle were more apt to die while waiting for a liver transplant. These cirrhosis patients were placed at a lower spot on the transplant list because they had a higher functioning liver and were seemingly less sick than others with the same condition, based on scoring systems physicians commonly use today... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Clinical Biochemistry and Hematology of the Elusive Sun‐Tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus solatus) in Gabon: Inaugural Data From the Only Semifree Ranging Colony in the World

American Journal of Primatology — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:14:28 +0100

Clinical blood biochemistry and hematology are valuable tools to evaluate health and welfare in many animal species. In order to document the general biology of one of the most poorly known nonhuman primate species, and contribute to its conservation, the clinical blood biochemistry and hematology of the sun‐tailed monkey (Cercopithecus solatusHarrisson) was investigated in its range of endemicity in Gabon. Data derived from 26 years of clinical monitoring of the only semicaptive colony of this species in the world, housed at CIRMF (Franceville, Gabon), were analyzed in order to establish reference values of age–sex classes. Consistent with previous reports in other primate species, age and sex significantly affected a number of biochemical and hematological parameters in C. solatus. H...

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