No effect of monosodium glutamate on subjective appetite and subsequent energy intake in children of different ethnicities.

Studies have shown that monosodium glutamate (MSG) can enhance satiety and reduce appetite among infants and adults. In a multi-ethnic country such as Malaysia, it is also important to consider whether ethnic variations will influence the effects of MSG on appetite regulation. Thus, this crossover study aimed to investigate the effects of MSG on the subjective appetite and subsequent energy intake among Malaysian children from the three major ethnic groups, namely the Malays, Chinese and Indians.

Cholangiocarcinoma: Classification, Histopathology and Molecular Carcinogenesis.

Cholangiocarcinoma (CC) is the second most common tumor of the liver, originating from the biliary system with increasing incidence and mortality worldwide. Several new classifications review the significance of tumor localization, site of origin, proliferation and biomarkers in the intrahepatic, perihilar and distal forms of the lesion. Based on growth pattern mass-forming, periductal-infiltrating, intraductal, undefined and mixed types are differentiated.

[The pathology of hepatitis C].

The hepatitis C virus is an RNA virus, which belongs to the genus Hepaciviruses of the family Flaviviridae. Chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and ultimately even liver cancer may develop in over 80% of infected cases. The histological features of hepatitis C and hepatitis caused by other hepatotropic viruses show many similarities, however, certain specific histological characteristics are observable.

Unusual association of Meckel's diverticulum with double appendix - A rare finding.

Introduction: Appendix duplication is an extremely rare congenital anomaly that is seen in 0.004-0.009% of appendectomy specimens.

Multiple fibroadenomas in bilateral breasts of a 46-year-old Indian woman - A case report.

Introduction: Fibroadenomas are among the most common tumours of the female breast, occurring most frequently in women of child-bearing age, especially those under 30 years.

Presentation Of Case: We report a case with a total of 27 fibroadenomas presenting bilaterally of a 46-year-old woman. The histopathologic and immunophenotypic features of the fibroadenomata are described.

Automated collection of double red blood cell units with a variable-volume separation chamber.

Background: Automated collection of blood components offers multiple advantages and has prompted development of portable devices. This study sought to document the biochemical and hematologic properties and in vivo recovery of red cells (RBCs) collected via a new device that employed a variable-volume centrifugal separation chamber.

Study Design And Methods: Normal subjects (n = 153) donated 2 units of RBCs via an automated blood collection system (Cymbal, Haemonetics).

[Chemical diversity of the biological active ingredients of salvia officinalis and some closely related species].

Comparative studies on the volatile and non-volatile fractions of 6 species. i.e.

[Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic lesions of the pancreas].

A survey of the main series in the world literature and personal data concerning injuries to the pancreas is followed by the suggestion that the risk of pseudocyst or pancreatitis means that in all cases where injury to the pancreas is suspected, and resolution is slow, laparotomy must be performed, coupled with careful exploration of the lesser omentum and precise evaluation of possible lesions, prior to suitable surgical management. Medical therapy is also of prime importance. Its main feature is the administration of a protease inhibitor to prevent pre- and post-operative enzymatic toxaemia.

[The amylase-creatinine clearance ratio in the differential diagnosis of pancreatitis and gastroduodenal ulcer with hyperamylasemia].

The Authors followed 29 patients, hospitaled with a diagnosis of pancreatitis. They all presented the same sympotomatology and a considerable increase of the serum amylase ad urinary amylase. The examination of the ratio between the clearance of amylasis and creatinine permitted to make a differential diagnosis for 8 cases (4rd group) that were nothing but peptic ulcera.