The results of this study provide insight into the evolution of Muntiacus and further provide a molecular basis for the taxonomic evaluation of the genus in the future and fundamental data for the conservation of M. gongshanensis.Recent studies have examined the cost of raising parasitic cuckoos and highlighted the importance of “no extra cost” in…[Read more]

In this study, blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/linear medium density polyethylene (LMDPE) at different weight ratios were prepared by rotational molding. Two mixing strategies were used to evaluate the effect of phase dispersion on the physical and mechanical properties (i) Dry-blending (DB) using a high shear mixer, and (ii) melt-blending (MB)…[Read more]

Early immunological biomarkers that predict rejection and chronic allograft loss are needed to inform preemptive therapy and improve long-term outcomes. Here, we prospectively examined the ratio of interleukin-10 (IL-10) to tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) produced by transitional-1 B cells (T1B) 3 months after transplantation as a predictive b…[Read more]

5-52.5] vs. MRSA screen, 24.5h [IQR 20.6-40.3]; p=0.28). Of patients who were screened, 35 were negative and 2 were positive. Secondary outcomes were similar.

Performing a MRSA nares screen in the ED for patients diagnosed with pneumonia, initiated on anti-MRSA antibiotics, and admitted to a general medicine floor did not decrease duration…[Read more]

In literature, the use of gadolinium perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (GP-MRI) is recommended in Kienböck’s disease to evaluate the lunate bone’s perfusion. This survey study sought to assess how GP-MRI findings affect the management preferences of hand surgeons. A questionnaire consisting of 11 scenarios differing in ulnar variance, GP-MRI…[Read more]

Nucleated red blood cells have been studied in critically ill and injured patients as a predictor of increased in-hospital mortality and poor clinical outcomes. While prior studies have demonstrated the prognostic power of nucleated red blood cells in the critical patient, there has been a paucity of literature available describing their value as…[Read more]

There is much debate about selecting proposed therapeutic strategies to maintain or enhance optimal β-cell viability for adequate insulin secretion in T2D. However, in order to achieve an effective solution in the treatment of T2D, more intensive clinical trials are required on newer therapeutic options based on protein kinases signaling…[Read more]

Traditionally medial elbow injuries in overhead athletes have been treated with ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction as first described by Dr. Frank Jobe. Recent literature has shown favorable outcomes in select patients treated with UCL repair. Newer techniques utilizing suture augmentation demonstrate biomechanical profiles as good or…[Read more]

Moreover, they reduced apoptotic caspase-3/7 activities less strongly than DFO. However, the cytokinins had very similar effects to DFO and NEC-1 on superoxide radical production. Overall, they showed protective activity in the SAL-induced model of parkinsonian neuronal cell death and Glu-induced model of oxidative damage mainly by reduction of…[Read more]