Microfluidic systems for particle capture and release: A review.

Microfluidic technology has emerged as a promising tool in various applications, including biosensing, disease diagnosis, and environmental monitoring. One of the notable features of microfluidic devices is their ability to selectively capture and release specific cells, biomolecules, bacteria, and particles. Compared to traditional bulk analysis instruments, microfluidic capture-and-release platforms offer several advantages, such as contactless operation, label-free detection, high accuracy, good sensitivity, and minimal reagent requirements.

Expanding the anti-inflammatory potential of Moringa oleifera: topical effect of seed oil on skin inflammation and hyperproliferation.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Popularly used in India and sub-Hymalaian region, Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is associated with healing properties demonstrated in its use as treatment of acute and chronic skin diseases. Our study aimed at investigating the effects of M. oleifera seed oil (MOSO) in animal models for inflammatory and hyperproliferative skin conditions.

Comparison of Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers for Differential Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial and Viral Meningitis with Atypical Cerebrospinal Fluid Characteristics.

Objective: Several cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers are used to distinguish between acute bacterial meningitis (BM) and viral meningitis (VM). We compared the ability of lactate and glucose (GL) in CSF and the CSF/blood GL ratio to distinguish between acute BM and VM with typical and atypical CSF characteristics.

Methods: Three hundred and twenty-four CSF reports were included, which were distributed as the acute BM, VM, and normal control groups (n = 63, 139, and 122, respectively).

[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Our experience].

Background And Aims: The authors analyse their first two years of experience regarding the use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and report the results of this series and their observations.

Methods: A total of approximately 200 cholecystectomies have been performed using a laparoscopic technique at S. Paolo Hospital in Naples (Department of Surgery; Head: Prof.

[Gigantic fibroadenoma of the breast in an adolescent. Description of a clinical case].

A case of giant fibroadenoma in a girl of 14 is reported. This case emerged from an examination of about 380 patients observed at the Senology Clinic of the S. Maria di Loreto Hospital (USL 44) in the last 3 years.

Coma and axonal degeneration in vitamin B12 deficiency.

A 23-year-old woman with pernicious anemia, previously treated with folic acid, demonstrated an unusually rapid and severe course of neurologic deterioration. She was first seen with coma, myelopathy, and peripheral neuropathy. Her EEG showed repetitive nonperiodic suppression bursts, probably related to the severe impairment of consciousness.