The cause of schizophrenia, a serious mental illness characterized by hallucinations, delusions and a marked deterioration in social functioning, is an enigma that continues to perplex the scientific community.While we know that approximately 80% of the risk of developing schizophrenia is conferred by genes (1), no research group has yet located a
Traumatic abdominal wall hernia is a rare presentation, most commonly reported in the context of motor vehicle accidents and associated with blunt abdominal injuries and handlebar injuries in the pediatric population.A 13-year-old boy presented with multiple traumatic injuries and hemodynamic instability after a high-speed motor vehicle accident.Hi
Background Scar visibility is a major deterrent to patients seeking reconstructive surgery.Endoscopic surgery can address a wide range of problems, from minimizing or concealing scars to improving access DANDELION and outcomes in certain situations.This case series includes a wide range of reconstructive surgery problems addressed by subcutaneous e
Abstract Background RNA interference (RNAi) is a valuable tool in the investigation of gene function.The purpose of this study was to examine the availability, target cell types and efficiency of RNAi in the mouse seminiferous epithelium.Methods The experimental model was based on transgenic mice expressing EGFP (enhanced green fluorescent protein)
ABSTRACT Renal calcium oxalate (CaOx) stone is a common urologic disease with a high prevalence and recurrence rate.However, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are less often reported in the prevention of urolithiasis.This study aimed to explore the effect of SCFAs on the renal CaOx stone formation and the underlying mechanisms.Ethylene glycol was use