Gastric Ulcer Secondary to Left Gastric Artery Thrombosis.

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a well-known and commonly encountered gastrointestinal (GI) pathology. and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use are the cause of the majority of PUD cases, although other rare etiologies may be encountered. PUD is confirmed by endoscopic visualization of gastric ulcers, with radiographic imaging being less impactful in diagnosis.

Progression and Resolution of a Post-traumatic Pleurocutaneous Fistula.

Pleurocutaneous fistula (PCF) is a pathological communication between the pleural space and subcutaneous tissue. This rare condition occurs as a complication of infection, malignancy, and therapeutic procedures such as tube thoracostomies. PCF is typically confirmed with computed tomography (CT) imaging.

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous coil and thrombin embolization of a left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm.

Pseudoaneurysms are a commonly encountered pathology, though pseudoaneurysms of the visceral arteries are a less frequent, but potentially deadly entity. Transarterial embolization is the typical treatment of visceral pseudoaneurysms, but success is dependent on anatomy that is conducive to selecting the supplying vessel. Abdominal ultrasound is a viable method to effectively treat visceral pseudoaneurysms when transarterial embolization is not possible.

Common Pathology With Atypical Presentation: Acute Cholangitis.

Acute cholangitis is a well-known biliary tree pathology most often encountered in patients with gallstone disease. When left untreated, acute cholangitis can lead to severe complications, including death. Therefore, identifying and properly treating acute cholangitis is crucial to avoiding such complications.

Heroin Inhalation Leukoencephalopathy: An Overlooked Entity in the Opioid Epidemic.

Heroin inhalation leukoencephalopathy (HIL) is a rare complication of vaporized heroin inhalation leading to white matter degeneration resulting in a range of neurologic disturbances including softened speech, cerebellar ataxia, behavioral changes, cerebellar gait abnormalities, and even respiratory failure resulting in death in the most severe cases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) most commonly demonstrates bilateral hyperintensities affecting the basal ganglia, periventricular white matter, and cerebellum. In this case report, we present a relatively mild case of HIL in a young female patient to describe the characteristic challenges associated with the condition's presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Gastric Outlet Obstruction Caused by Acute Gastric Volvulus: A Rare Complication of Hiatal Hernia.

Hiatal hernias are commonly encountered in elderly patients, predisposing patients to the common condition of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Depending on the size of the hernia, different complications can arise. Large hernias can lead to development of gastric volvulus, obstruction, strangulation, and perforation.

Assessing temperature-based adaptation limits to climate change of temperate perennial fruit crops.

Temperate perennial fruit and nut trees play varying roles in world food diversity-providing edible oils and micronutrient, energy, and protein dense foods. In addition, perennials reuse significant amounts of biomass each year providing a unique resilience. But they also have a unique sensitivity to seasonal temperatures, requiring a period of dormancy for successful growing season production.

Determining the ecophysiological limits of a narrow niche tropical conifer tree (Podocarpus trinitensis).

Many tropical species live close to their thermal limits within a narrow niche. Here, we investigate the ecophysiological limits of the tropical tree Podocarpus trinitensis, which is endemic to Trinidad and Tobago where most populations exist as isolated stands on hilltops. Five wild stands from a range of elevations were compared in the field with measurements of leaf temperature, canopy cover, stomatal conductance (gs), chlorophyll content and several chlorophyll fluorescence parameters.

Genetic variation in high light responses of L. accessions.

Cacao ( L.) is a shade-tolerant tree species, but in recent years it has increasingly been cultivated under full sun conditions in an orchard system where photoinhibition is likely. Here we investigate the extent of photoinhibition in 17 cacao accessions from a range of genetic groups, growing under high light conditions.

Human Breast Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in the Protection Against Experimental Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

Purpose: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of death in premature infants. Breast feeding decreases the incidence of NEC but, even with aggressive promotion of nursing in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, morbidity and mortality remain high. Previous studies from our laboratory have demonstrated that extracellular vesicles (EVs) purified from mouse and rat stem cells can protect the intestines from NEC.

Production of Tissue-Engineered Small Intestine in Rats with Different Ages of Cell Donors.

This study compared side-by-side the impact of donor age on the production of tissue-engineered small intestine (TESI). Each age represents a specific period of life: E18 for fetuses, 5-day-old pups for neonates, 21-day-old rats for weanlings, and 6-week-old rats for adults. The TESI produced was compared macroscopically and microscopically.

Environmental DNA Detection of the Golden Tree Frog (Phytotriades auratus) in Bromeliads.

The analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) is a powerful, non-destructive technique for detecting rare or hard to find freshwater organisms. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of environmental DNA analysis as a method for detecting a rare amphibian, the golden tree frog (Phytotriades auratus). These frogs are believed to live exclusively within one species of tank bromeliad, Glomeropitcairnia erectiflora, found on the highest peaks of the island of Trinidad in the West Indies.

The response of contrasting tomato genotypes to combined heat and drought stress.

Efforts to maximize yields of food crops can be undermined by abiotic stress factors, particularly those related to climate change. Here, we use a range of physiological methods to detect the individual and combined effects of heat and drought stress on three contrasting varieties of tomato: Hybrid 61, Moskvich, and Nagcarlang. Seedlings were acclimated under the following treatment regimes: CONTROL (25-36°C; well-watered), DRY (25-36°C; 20% field capacity), HOT (25-42°C; well-watered) and HOT+DRY (25-42°C; 20% field capacity).

Quantifying the impact of exogenous abscisic acid and gibberellins on pre-maturity α-amylase formation in developing wheat grains.

To study the role of abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellins (GA) in pre-maturity α-amylase (PMA) formation in developing wheat grain, two glasshouse experiments were conducted under controlled conditions in the highly PMA-susceptible genotype Rialto. The first, determined the relative efficacy of applying hormone solutions by injection into the peduncle compared to direct application to the intact grain. The second, examined the effects of each hormone, applied by either method, at mid-grain development on PMA in mature grains.