The incidence and odds ratio of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, a common sequela of obesity, are increasing in incidence to the point of becoming epidemic in Western society. To determine the potential beneficial effects of a chromium-fructan complex (CFC) on glycemic responses of male …..
Introduction: Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia (VBD) is an arterial disease characterized bydilatation, elongation, and tortuosity of the vertebral and basilar arteries. VBD can generateintracranial hemorrhage, compression of the brainstem, and ischemic stroke as the mostcommon presentation. Millard-Gubler syndrome (MGS) is a pontine-crossed syndromeaffecting the pons at the …..
The global spread of the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) has resulted in an unparalleled pandemic associated with coronavirus disease2019 (COVID-19). We report a case of severe COVID-19-associated with acuterespiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in an adult with single-ventricle physiology aftertotal cavopulmonary palliation …..
Lymphedema is a clinical condition stemming from a deficiency in the formation or drainage of lymph and can be either primary (congenital) or secondary to cancer treatment, varicose veins, trauma and other conditions.1-3 In primary lymphedema, the patient is born with an alteration in the …..
Mechatronics, as a discipline, has been around for a long time in textiles industries, applications such as “Jacquard, Printing, Embroidery, knitting, lace & passementerie strip” of mechatronics opportunities in textiles the combination of mechanical applications with electronic textiles production used by researchers was a good …..
JAÚ, an endangered species under laboratoryconditions Zungaro jahu (Ihering, 1898) is a fish threatened with extinction, according to the Red Listof the Ministry of the Environment and Legal Amazon. The objective of this work was topropose a cultivation protocol for the jaú. In the laboratory, …..
The peri-menopause or menopausal transition is an unrecognized conundrum for most women because it can be a confusing and difficult time. The concept of the critical window crystalizes on women aged between 45-63years. This age range coincides with the peak age of breast cancer, the …..
Most breast cancers are diagnosed by conventional breast imaging which includes mammography, ultrasound and MRI. However, CT is an often overlooked modality in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Incidental findings of breast cancer by CT are not so rare. This article aims to …..
Approximately 7% to 44% of ankle fractures involve the posterior tibial margin. Thesefractures tend to have a poorer prognosis than fractures without posterior involvement.Recognition of posterior malleolar fracture patterns is more important than fracturefragment size in decision making. Standard ankle radiographs are not effective fordiagnosing …..
Background: Esophagectomy remains the primary curative treatment for esophagealcancer. Postoperatively, surgeons routinely drain the gastric conduit with a nasogastric tube(NGT). This tube is removed after the anastomosis is thought to have healed. Occasionally,patients require replacement of the NGT. Many surgeons are hesitant to place an …..