Fecal microbiota transplantation improves hepatic fibro-inflammation via regulating oxidative stress in experimental NASH.

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is associated with imbalance of gut microbiome, indicating participation of gut environment in hepatic health status. Therefore, modulating gut environment via fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a promising therapeutic procedure for NASH patients. However, the effect and mechanism of the FMT remains largely unknown.

High-throughput multi-gate microfluidic resistive pulse sensing for biological nanoparticle detection.

A microfluidic resistive pulse sensing technique offers a simple method for detecting and analysing microparticles in various fields, yet it has challenges such as the noise during detection and low throughput as the signal obtained from a small single sensing aperture and particle position is nonuniform. This study presents a microfluidic chip with multiple detection gates in the main channel to enhance the throughput while maintaining a simple operational system. A hydrodynamic sheathless particle focusing on a detection gate by modulation of the channel structure and measurement circuit with a reference gate to minimize the noise during detection is used for detecting resistive pulses.

Effect of platelet-rich plasma injections for chronic nonspecific low back pain: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Patient with chronic nonspecific low back pain is weakened ligament, and prolotherapy is the effective treatment but their use remains controversial. These ligaments can be strengthened by platelet-rich plasma injection. We hypothesized that the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma injection and prolotherapy may decrease pain and improved disability of patient with chronic low back pain.

Concurrence of Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Congenital Torticollis Due to Other Anomalies: Two Case Reports.

Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is the most common cause of torticollis in infants; other causes, including osseous, ocular, and central nervous system torticollis can easily be overlooked. We report two rare cases of CMT with concurrent osseous or ocular torticollis. A 1-month-old female infant with a right neck mass and right-tilting head posture was referred.

A Study on TiO Surface Texturing Effect for the Enhancement of Photocatalytic Reaction in a Total Phosphorous Concentration Measurement System.

Powerful sunlight, a high water temperature, and stagnation in the water flow induce eutrophication in rivers and lakes, which destroys the aquatic ecosystem and threatens the downstream water supply systems. Accordingly, it is very important to perform real-time measurements of nutrients that induce algal growth, especially total phosphorus, to preserve and manage the aquatic ecosystem. To conduct quantitative analysis of the total phosphorus in the aquatic ecosystem, it is essential to perform a pretreatment process and quickly separate the phosphorus, combined with organic and inorganic materials, into a phosphate.

Changes in Muscle Mass after Botulinum Toxin Injection in Children with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.

We aimed to evaluate muscle mass changes after injection of botulinum toxin (BoNT) in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP). Children aged between 2 and 12 years who were diagnosed with hemiplegic CP with spastic equinus foot were prospectively recruited and administered BoNT in the affected leg. Lean body mass (LBM) of both legs and total limbs was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) preinjection and 4 and 12 weeks after injection.

Congenital Osseous Torticollis that Mimics Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Retrospective Observational Study.

It may be difficult to diagnose congenital osseous torticollis based on physical examinations or plain X-rays, especially when children have no other accompanying congenital defects. This study reports the children with torticollis caused by the vertebral anomaly with the symptom of abnormal head and neck posture only. We retrospectively reviewed the records of 1015 patients diagnosed with congenital torticollis in a single tertiary hospital (Incheon St.

Value of the Frontal Assessment Battery Tool for Assessing the Frontal Lobe Function in Stroke Patients.

Objective: To examine the correlation between the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB) test, which is used to assess the frontal lobe function, and anatomical lesions as well as the ability of the test to detect frontal lobe dysfunction.

Methods: Records of stroke patients undergoing a FAB test and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into three groups according to the lesions determined by an imaging study: frontal lobe cortex lesions, frontal subcortical circuit lesions, and other lesions.

Korean language specific dysarthria associated with idiopathic peripheral facial palsy.

To investigate the patterns of dysarthria in Korean patients with idiopathic peripheral facial palsy.Seventy-eight patients diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral facial palsy within the onset of symptom to 7 day time frame were prospectively enrolled. The initial symptom of facial palsy was examined by the House-Brackmann scale.

Safety and Efficacy of PrabotulinumtoxinA (Nabota) Injection for Cervical and Shoulder Girdle Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study.

Myofascial pain syndrome is a common painful condition encountered in the general population. Previous studies evaluating the efficacy of botulinum toxin for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome are limited, with variable results. This prospective study investigated the efficacy and safety of direct injection of Prabotulinumtoxin A (Nabota) into painful muscle groups for cervical and shoulder girdle myofascial pain.

Common Peroneal Neuropathy With Anterior Tibial Artery Occlusion: A Case Report.

Peroneal neuropathy is a common mononeuropathy of the lower limb. Some studies have reported cases of peroneal neuropathy after vascular surgery or intervention. However, no cases of peroneal neuropathy with occlusion of a single peripheral artery have been previously reported.