Pubic lice: an endangered species?

Unlabelled: The incidence of pubic lice infestations is estimated to be between 1.3% and 4.6%, with an average incidence of 2% worldwide.

Mycophenolate mofetil and sirolimus in hepatocyte transplantation in an experimental model of toxic acute liver failure.

Introduction: Hepatocyte transplantation is proposed as a solution for liver failure. The allotransplantation of hepatocytes has been studied extensively, however, graft rejection remains a major problem. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunosuppressive activity of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), sirolimus, and their combination in an experimental model of hepatocyte allotransplantation in rats with acute liver failure.

Factors associated with early recurrence and death after esophagectomy for cancer.

Background: Accurate selection of patients for radical treatment of esophageal cancer is essential to avoid early recurrence and death (ERD) after surgery. We sought to evaluate a large series of consecutive resections to assess factors that may be associated with this poor outcome.

Methods: This was a cohort study including 680 patients operated for esophageal cancer between 2000 and 2010.