The potenial relevance of interferon-gamma to human luteal regression

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Supravalvular mitral remnant: The other side of the… valve

We report a challenging clinical case of an atypical supravalvular mitral remnant in recent mitral and aortic valve replacement with mechanical valve prostheses, associated with postoperative recurrent inflammatory episodes overlapped with difficult anticoagulation. Negative myocardial scintigraphy was associated with persistence of negative blood cultures. Serial echocardiographic evaluation was performed before and after antimicrobial treatment, and at 3 months follow-up a transesophageal echocardiography showed the persistence of the mass. Diagnostic suspect was finally confirmed.     

The role of Notch ligand,Delta-like ligand 4 (DLL4), in cancer angiogenesis—implications for therapy

European Surgery - It is generally accepted that angiogenesis is a complex and tightly regulated process characterized by the growth of blood vessels from existing vasculature. Activation...     

The influence of delivery power losses and full operating parametry on the effectiveness of diode visible–near infra-red (445–1064 nm) laser therapy in dentistry—a multi-centre investigation

Lasers in Medical Science - The development of protocols for laser-assisted therapy demands strict compliance with comprehensive operating parametry. The purpose of this investigation was to...