Effects of hydro-ethanolic extract of leaves of Maesa lanceolata (Mursinaceae) on acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in rats

Inflammopharmacology - Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that is characterized by acute and chronic inflammation. The aim of this work was to evaluate the efficacy of...     

Relationship between WAIS-R vocabulary and performance on the california verbal learning test

Abstract

Eighty-two normal subjects, aged 16 to 95, were administered the California Verbal Learning Test, and the WAIS-R Vocabulary subtest. A set of hierarchical multiple regression equations (with age entered on the first step and Vocabulary on the second step) were calculated for CVLT performance variables. Significant incremental gains in R² (p < .01) were found between Vocabulary scores and most CVLT recall variables. Education, in spite of having a significant correlation with Vocabulary, was a poor predictor of CVLT performance. Results indicated that age and Vocabulary together accounted for up to 31% of the variance in select CVLT performance variables; Vocabulary alone accounted for up to 13% of additional variance in select CVLT scores beyond the effects of age. Norms based on vocabulary scores or a similar estimate of verbal IQ may increase this test's sensitivity.     

Can Bariatric Surgery be Performed Safely in Patients with Severe Treatment-Resistant Asthma?

Obesity-associated severe asthma is a distinct phenotype characterised by resistance to standard asthma therapies. Bariatric surgery appears to be a viable alternative for those who have failed trials of traditional weight loss methods. However, anaesthetic and surgical risks are potential barriers. We describe three patients with treatment-resistant obesity-associated severe asthma who underwent bariatric surgery without complications due to the multidisciplinary perioperative planning and care involved in these complex cases. All three patients showed improvements in asthma control and reduction in maintenance medication use post-surgery.     

Vulvar epithelioid sarcoma: A case report with literature review

ObjectiveTo report a case of vulvar epithelioid sarcoma, a rare type of tumor that has been reported in 37 cases in the English literature to date.Case reportWe report three cases of vulvar epithelioid sarcoma, proximal type. Wide excisions of the mass were performed with margins free of tumor in all three cases.ConclusionDue to its low incidence, there are no evidence-based diagnostic algorithms or published recommendations for treatment. Locoregional lymph node involvement, vascular invasion, tumor size larger than 2 cm, deep localization, presence of necrosis, and a high mitotic index are known as poor prognostic factors. Adjuvant radiotherapy is advisable in the presence of a high-grade tumor or positive margins. The beneficial effect of adjuvant chemotherapy is not well established. Treatment decisions should be made based on the individual case presentation and pathology evaluation.