Localization of neurons supplying the temporalis muscle in the rat and monkey.

Following injection of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) solution into the rat and monkey temporalis muscle, a similar pattern of nuclear representation was found in the motor trigeminal nucleus. Labelled neurons were seen throughout the rostro-caudal extent of the ipsilateral motor trigeminal nucleus, in its dorsal, intermediate and ventral portions and its dorsomedial, ventromedial and ventrolateral corners. In addition to the motor trigeminal nucleus labelled neurons were also found in the ipsilateral trigeminal ganglion and mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus. The results were discussed.     

Stimulation of human monocyte chemiluminescence by staphylococcal lipoteichoic acid

Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) from Staphylococcus saprophyticus strains S1 and S35 was shown to be a potent stimulator of human monocyte chemiluminescence, whereas human granulocytes were not activated. Data on the chemical analysis of these LTA-preparations were given.     

Stuttering priapism complicating warfarin therapy in a patient with protein C deficiency

Priapism is a rare disorder defined as a persistent penile erection that continues hours beyond, or is unrelated to, sexual stimulation. There are two types of priapism; ischemic low-flow type or non-ischemic high flow, with differing etiologies. Priapism associated with thrombophilia is a well-recognized entity. However, the pathogenesis of this association is not fully understood. We report a rare case of recurrent (stuttering) priapism in a patient with protein C deficiency while maintained on Warfarin therapy. This therapy was also complicated by Warfarin-induced skin necrosis.     

Impact of biliary complications on quality of life in live-donor liver transplant recipients

BACKGROUND Despite significant advancements in liver transplantation(LT) surgical procedures and perioperative care, post-LT biliary complications(BCs) remain a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and graft failure. In addition, data are conflicting regarding the health-related quality of life(HRQoL) of LT recipients. Thus, the success of LT should be considered in terms of both the survival and recovery of HRQoL.AIM To assess the impact of BCs on the HRQoL of live-donor LT recipients(LDLT-Rs).METHODS We retrospectively analysed data for 25 LDLT-Rs who developed BCs post-LT between January 2011 and December 2016 at our institution. The Short Form 12 version 2(SF 12 v2) health survey was used to assess their HRQoL. We also included 25 LDLT-Rs without any post-LT complications as a control group.RESULTS The scores for HRQoL of LDLT-Rs who developed BCs were significantly higher than the norm-based scores in the domains of physical functioning(P = 0.003),role-physical(P 0.001), bodily pain(P = 0.003), general health(P = 0.004), social functioning(P = 0.005), role-emotional(P 0.001), and mental health(P 0.001). No significant difference between the two groups regarding vitality was detected(P = 1.000). The LDLT-Rs with BCs had significantly lower scores than LDLT-Rs without BCs in all HRQoL domains(P 0.001) and the mental(P 0.001) and physical(P = 0.0002) component summary scores.CONCLUSION The development of BCs in LDLT-Rs causes a lower range of improvement in HRQoL.