Contrast enhancing epidural fluid accumulation after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy: A case report of recurrent disc herniation within pseudocyst secondary to irrigation fluid.

Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is increasingly being utilized to treat patients with lumbar disc herniation. PELD is unique in that it uses a single working port endoscope with constant irrigation of the surgical field to visualize pathology. The current report is of a case of postoperative epidural irrigation fluid accumulation presenting as peripherally enhancing epidural lesions, masking an underlying re-herniation.

Pathogenesis of Hypertension in Metabolic Syndrome: The Role of Fructose and Salt.

Metabolic syndrome is manifested by visceral obesity, hypertension, glucose intolerance, hyperinsulinism, and dyslipidemia. According to the CDC, metabolic syndrome in the US has increased drastically since the 1960s leading to chronic diseases and rising healthcare costs. Hypertension is a key component of metabolic syndrome and is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality due to stroke, cardiovascular ailments, and kidney disease.

The Coordinated Action of MYB Activators and Repressors Controls Proanthocyanidin and Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in .

berries are regarded as "superfoods" owing to their high concentrations of anthocyanins, flavonoid metabolites that provide pigmentation and positively affect human health. Anthocyanin localization differs between the fruit of cultivated highbush blueberry () and wild bilberry (), with the latter having deep red flesh coloration. Analysis of comparative transcriptomics across a developmental series of blueberry and bilberry fruit skin and flesh identified candidate anthocyanin regulators responsible for this distinction.

Wrist and Finger Gesture Recognition With Single-Element Ultrasound Signals: A Comparison With Single-Channel Surface Electromyogram.

With the ability to detect volumetric changes of contracting muscles, ultrasound (US) was a potential technique in the field of human-machine interface. Compared to the US imaging (B-mode US), the signal from a static single-element US transducer, A-mode US, was a more cost-effective and convenient way toward the real-world application, particularly the wearables. This study compared the performance of the single-channel A-mode US with single-channel surface electromyogram (sEMG) signals, one of the most popular signal modalities for wrist and finger gesture recognition.

Exploiting geo-distributed clouds for a e-health monitoring system with minimum service delay and privacy preservation.

In this paper, we propose an e-health monitoring system with minimum service delay and privacy preservation by exploiting geo-distributed clouds. In the system, the resource allocation scheme enables the distributed cloud servers to cooperatively assign the servers to the requested users under the load balance condition. Thus, the service delay for users is minimized.

Multiplexed detection of cardiac biomarkers in serum with nanowire arrays using readout ASIC.

Early detection of cardiac biomarkers for diagnosis of heart attack is the key to saving lives. Conventional method of detection like the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is time consuming and low in sensitivity. Here, we present a label-free detection system consisting of an array of silicon nanowire sensors and an interface readout application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).