Yearly Archives: 2017
How can we observe the evolution of the species: an example of the New Zealand damselfly genus Xanthocnemis?
This article is part of a large research that investigates the taxonomy of the endemic to New Zealand damselfly genus Xanthocnemis. Prior to the beginning of this study, four species have been reported for the genus: X.
Steroid hormones regulated the cellular immune response of the crustacean
The endocrine system plays a crucial role in metabolism. Endocrine – secreted materials regulate the growth , development, reproduction, and immune response of organisms. In crustaceans , steroid hormones have been synthesized by feeding cholesterol as the
Gut microbiota: A potential trigger of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by synovitis in multiple joints and systemic comorbidities. Both genetic and environmental agents are thought to be the risk factors for arthritis. Recent studies have suggested that
Transgenic high-lysine rice may offer a truthful solution to malnutrition?
Amino acids are among the most important components in living organisms being the backbones of proteins that are critical to the survival of all living organisms, including plants. Unfortunately human beings and most of their farm animals
Genetic modification for crop improvement
Genetic modification (GM) of crops involves the transfer of genes for specific traits between distantly related plant species using recombinant DNA technology known as transgenesis. Besides, crops can also be modified by silencing or overexpressing its endogenous
Is it possible to operate multiple times endoscopically a person with incisional hernia?
An Incisional Hernia is a hernia that occurs through a previously made incision in the abdominal wall, in the scar left from a previous surgical operation. The first time that an incisional hernia was treated with minimally invasive
Effect of tenapanor on sodium absorption and interdialytic weight gain in patients with advanced kidney disease
The major function of the kidneys is to eliminate waste products and excess fluid from the body, through the production of urine. Patients with kidney failure need dialysis, typically three sessions per week, as an artificial replacement
Studying how hepatitis C virus resists certain drugs using computers and the internet
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) was not known to mankind until 1989. The discovery of this virus was possible due to the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Globally, around 180 million people are infected with this
Cystic lesions of the pancreas – are we good enough at predicting the right diagnosis in order to make a suitable treatment choice?
The incidence of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCL) is steadily increasing, most likely due to the common use of cross-sectional abdominal imaging and its technical improvements during the past decade. The majority of these lesions are benign at
Stable nailing of bones using circular arc drills and arcuate nails, a considerable improvement in orthopaedic surgery
The operative treatment of fractures has revolutionized orthopaedic surgery and traumatology during last century. It has been demonstrated that immediate internal fixation of bone fragments of a fracture or of a destroyed joint to achieve fusion (so-called
High content nanotoxicological screening using Raman spectroscopy
In recent years, the potential use of nanomaterials as novel agents in a wide range of areas, from industrial applications to Nanomedicine, has drawn attention to investigation of their toxicological properties. From their production, to use and
The 5th Annual Medical Devices 3P Forum in Berlin, June 8-9, 2017
The world’s only conference tailor-made for project, product and portfolio managers in Medical Devices industry will take place in Berlin on June 8-9. The Medical Devices 3P Forum is one of the most informal, open-minded platforms organized
Phenotype as agent, not product of reproductive success
The phenotype of an organism is the aggregate of its physical traits. It is the net result of the merging of parental gene pools, and in Darwinian evolutionary terms its ‘fitness’ is considered a measure of evolutionary
The 7th Annual Pharma PPM Toolbox in London, March 2-3, 2017
The world´s biggest pharmaceutical PPM conference is a beautifully organized chaos of case studies, presentations, workshops and most of all, deep discussions for project & portfolio management professionals. With over 60 sessions packed with practical information led
Risk of aortic nodal metastases in cancer of the uterine cervix
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancer since the introduction of Papanicolau test. However in nearly 30% of cases it is diagnosed in an advanced stage. Standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer (FIGO stage
Increased pregnancy rate after appendectomy and tonsillectomy
Appendectomy and tonsillectomy are amongst the most common surgical procedures, particularly in children and young adults. The appendix and tonsils are secondary lymphoid organs and prominent constituents of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) system. The lymphoid function
Diabetes and the heart – role of CT in predicting outcomes
People suffering from adult type diabetes mellitus have an increased tendency to develop disease of large and small arteries. Disease of the coronary arteries of the heart may lead to chest pain on exercise (angina pectoris) or
Amyloid specific antibodies are not necessary to detect amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related neurological disorder which impairs learning, memory, and cognition. Gradual accumulation of amyloid beta protein (Aβ) is one of the hallmark pathologies of this disease. Early detection of the presence of Aβ
Do ‘fish oil fatty acids’ during pregnancy matter for the child’s later cardiovascular health and growth?
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) status is associated with risk of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. This is especially true for low levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid that is prominently present in fatty
Environmental light and biological processes in human body
It is well known that the life on Earth originated and has been sustained by the electromagnetic energy from the sun light. In primitive organisms and plants the sun light directly influences biological processes, while in more
