… On days 1, 3, and 7 after surgery, 5 mice in each group were sacrificed by overdose of thiopental sodium (Behestan Darou, Sandoz, Austria). The bony area was cut with a diamond saw …
This chapter surveys the plans for making Primorskii Krai a key actor in Moscow’s efforts to expand political and economic ties with the countries of Northeast Asia. After a review of key …
: Esophageal Cancer (EC) ranks among the most common malignancies worldwide. Most EC patients acquire drug resistance to chemotherapy either intrinsically or acquired after T-…
The pronouncement of death is a determination of paramount social, legal, and ethical import. The novel construct of “brain death” was introduced 50 years ago, yet there persist gaps in …
Background: The present study aimed to determine the frequency of the IL28B polymorphism rs8099917 in patients with genotype 1 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection treated with …
Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, patients diagnosed with distal radius fracture who had visited the emergency department (ED) were allocated to either the group receiving the …
Monumental-burial spaces, as components of ritual architecture, reflect the beliefs and values of the community associated with the deceased. These structures exhibit diverse …
As I write this it is the spring of 2011 and if someone mentions “Black Swan” then most people would think of the recent film of the same name. Natalie Portman was awarded an Oscar …
BACKGROUND Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most common genetic disorders, which leads to premature coronary artery disease (CAD). It has been suggested that …
Severe sepsis involves a generalized inflammatory response, mediated by a number of various cytokines and factors. Plasma exchange (PE) has been proposed as a therapeutic …