Meta-analysis of Early Versus Late Ureteric Stent Removal After Kidney Transplantation

Background

Ureteral stents have been widely used in kidney transplantation to prevent postoperative ureter-related complications such as ureteral stricture, ureteral obstruction, and ureteral leakage; however, a longer indwelling ureteral stent time corresponds to a greater risk of complications such as urinary tract infections. Currently, transplantation centers have not yet reached an agreement on the time to remove ureteral stents. Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have evaluated the optimal removal time for ureteral stents.

Acute septic arthritis of shoulder joint caused by <Emphasis Type="Italic">Aeromonas veronii biotype sobria</Emphasis>

We present the case of a 91-year-old woman who presented with a 2?day history of progressive pain and immobility of the right shoulder joint after fever of unknown etiology. Aeromonas sobria was isolated from a culture of purulent synovial fluid. The clinical condition gradually improved with the application of appropriate antibiotics and no surgical intervention was necessary. This report indicates that acute septic arthritis may result from Aeromonas veronii biotype sobria infections in healthy people. This case is contrary to the previous reports due to the absence of obvious risk factors.     

Astaxanthin attenuates contrast agent-induced acute kidney injury in vitro and in vivo via the regulation of SIRT1/FOXO3a expression

International Urology and Nephrology - The study was processed to investigate the effect of astaxanthin (AST; 3,3-dihydroxybeta, beta-carotene-4,4-dione) on the acute kidney injury induced by...     

Orientation and property of fibers of the myodural bridge in humans

Background Context

Studies over the past 20 years have revealed that there are fibrous connective tissues between the suboccipital muscles, nuchal ligament, and cervical spinal dura mater (SDM). This fibrous connection with the SDM is through the posterior atlanto-occipital or atlantoaxial interspaces and is called the myodural bridge (MDB). Researchers have inferred that the MDB might have important functions. It was speculated that the function of MDB might be related to proprioception transmission, keeping the subarachnoid space and the cerebellomedullary cistern unobstructed, and affecting the dynamic circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid. In addition, clinicians have found that the pathologic change of the MDB might cause cervicogenic or chronic tension-type headache. Previous gross anatomical and histologic studies only confirmed the existence of the MDB but did not reveal the fiber properties of the MDB. This is important to further mechanical and functional research on the MDB.

冰敷对不同血脂水平高热大鼠降温效果的实验研究

目的探索冰敷对不同血脂水平高热大鼠降温效果的影响,为不同血脂水平的高热患者实施冷疗提供参考。方法将同一批大鼠随机分为高脂组和对照组,每组10只。高脂组采用高脂饲料饲养,对照组采用普通饲料饲养。饲养3周后采用20%干酵母混悬液将其致热,致热成功后将大鼠麻醉,再使用10mL清水冰袋对其颈部和腋下冰敷30min。冰敷结束0、15、30、45、60、75、90、120、180、240、300、360min监测两组大鼠体温。体温观察结束采集两组大鼠血液检测血脂水平。结果两组大鼠血清总胆固醇和低密度脂蛋白比较,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.01)。冰敷结束45min内高脂组体温显著高于对照组(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论使用高脂饲料喂养大鼠可在短期内改变血脂状况。血脂水平对降温效果有一定影响,血脂水平高者降温效果差。冰敷过程中针对血脂水平高者应适当增加冰袋或延长冰敷时间,以达到更好的降温效果。