Further investigations found that inhibiting AIF1 expression in bone marrow cells or monocytes impaired differentiation into functional macrophages. Collectively, results show that AIF1 is a critical regulatory component governing monocyte and macrophage immune functions and that L. donovani infection can suppress the gene as an immune evasion…[Read more]

Generic quality of life (QoL) is an important issue in decision making related to the primary treatment of localized prostate cancer (PC). This study assessed the dynamic changes of QoL in patients with localized PC under different treatment modalities. From 2013 to 2018, we prospectively assessed QoL scores in patients with localized PC under…[Read more]

ua in China. M. decidua is a horticultural plant which belongs to the protected and endangered tree species. This finding is important to alert growers to realize the proper management of this disease during species protection and cultivar extension.Anthracnose fruit rot (AFR) and Botrytis fruit rot (BFR) are primary diseases affecting strawberry,…[Read more]

The objective of this case report was to describe successful surgical and post-operative management of a medial patellar luxation in a Vietnamese Potbellied Pig. A two-year old, castrated, Vietnamese Potbellied Pig presented to a veterinary teaching hospital for right pelvic limb lameness of 2 weeks duration. Upon physical examination a grade 3…[Read more]

Individuals with persistent exposure to passive smoking between childhood and adulthood had the highest risk (relative risk = 1.99, 95% confidence interval 1.14-3.45) compared with those without passive smoking in either childhood or adulthood.

Passive smoking in both child and adult lives are associated with increased risk of adult fatty…[Read more]

From our first three resident classes, 61 resident-authored abstracts were presented at our symposia, with 33 presented at regional and national meetings and 15 converted to peer-reviewed manuscripts.

We have developed a local research symposium to meet the needs of a new hospital’s faculty and trainees. Evaluation data have allowed us to…[Read more]

ar. This study confirms that domestic water isolates are probably the source of AK infection. Advice about avoiding water contact when using CL’s should be mandatory.Dengue disease is a major problem for public health surveillance entities in tropical and subtropical regions having a significant impact not only epidemiological but social and…[Read more]

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This study aims to investigate the relationship between various anthropometric parameters and the diameter and length of the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) graft in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

A total of 52 patients (38 males, 14 females; mean age 29.2±7.7 years; range, 17 to 51 years) who received PLT…[Read more]