d greater severity of pulmonary disease, indicated by respiratory symptoms, pulmonary exam, and intrathoracic radiologic findings. Chest CT was the most sensitive indicator of pulmonary involvement in both disorders. Lymphocytic inflammation is the key histologic feature of both disorders. Pediatric pulmonologists should consider these disorders…[Read more]

ture, the incidence of non-accidental burns in children was 9.7%. Indicators raising a very high suspicion of intentional burns are location at the posterior trunk, deep partial thickness and full thickness burns and burns caused by hot tap water. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Few studies exist investigating the effectiveness of radioiodine (RAI) therapy for…[Read more]

Lignin is one of the most valuable renewable industrial materials. To elucidate the mechanism via which lignin is synthesised, we compared the lignin content, leaf hardness, cell wall thickness of palisade tissue, and gene expression patterns of lignin biosynthetic enzymes in three tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) varieties during maturation. The…[Read more]

We compared the prevalence of ultrasound signs of adenomyosis in women with endometriosis who underwent surgery to those who were managed conservatively. This was a retrospective study of women evaluated at a tertiary endometriosis referral center who underwent 2D/3D transvaginal ultrasound. Adenomyosis diagnosis was based on the presence of at…[Read more]

This study reveals a unique amino acid utilization process that is implemented during BmNPV infection. Our metabolomic analysis of BmNPV-infected silkworm provides insights as to how baculoviruses induce alterations in host metabolism during systemic infection.Air pollution is the 9th cause of the overall disease burden globally. The solid…[Read more]

Born in 1995, teledermatology (TD) turns 25 years old today. Since then, TD evolved according to patients and physicians needs. The present review aimed to summarize all the efforts and experiences carried out in the field of TD and its subspecialties, the evolution and the future perspectives. A literature search was conducted in PubMed and…[Read more]

Collectively, our study provides evidence that metalloprotease effector FocM35 seems to contribute to pathogen virulence by inhibiting the host immunity.

Real-time compressed sensing cine (CS

) provides reliable quantification for both ventricles but may alter image quality. The aim of this study was to assess image quality and the…[Read more]

ed by syncope and/or EPS positivity, though they fail to stratify high-risk patients. A better risk-to-benefit ratio should be pursued, considering both arrhythmic risk and ICD-related complications.

Diet strongly influences cardiovascular risk. Dietary evaluation is a major issue in cardiovascular prevention, but few simple tools are…[Read more]