Oestrous synchronization, ovarian superovulation and intraspecific transfers from a closed breeding colony of inbred SLA miniature pigs.

The inbred SLA miniature pig is a unique animal model developed for organ transplantation studies and pre-clinical experimental purposes. Reported oestrous synchronization and superovulation treatments were examined in two SLA haplotypes (AA and DD) to allow collection of embryos for both practical embryo transfer and experimental technologies from a closed breeding colony. Pre-puberal miniature pigs were poor responders to oestrous synchronization treatments, while post-puberal sows were equivalent to commercial sows.

[Manubrio-sternal arthritis and behcet's disease: report of 3 cases].

Manubrio-sternal joint involvement in arthritis is described and may be evidenced by erosion, reactive sclerosis and ankylosis. Some reports of such involvement appear in the radiological literature in association with psoriatic arthritis and spondylarthropathy. Involvement of the manubrio-sternal joint in Behçet's disease is very uncommon.

Reactive hemophagocytic syndrome in adult systemic disease: report of twenty-six cases and literature review.

Objective: To analyze specific clinical findings, underlying disorders, treatments, outcomes, and prognostic factors for reactive hemophagocytic syndrome (RHS) in systemic disease.

Methods: Data were collected using standardized forms as part of a French national survey. Adult cases without an underlying malignancy, diagnosed on bone marrow or lymph node biopsy, were included.

[Spinal cord compression caused by extramedullary hematopoiesis foci in the course of thalassemia].

Background: Extramedullary haematopoiesis is a physiological response to chronic anemia, observed frequently during homozygous thalassemia. It is usually asymptomatic but can be manifested by compression of adjacent organs, particularly the spinal cord.

Case Report: A 44-year-old woman diagnosed with thalassaemia intermedia, was admitted for difficulties to walk and sphincter disturbances.

Finite element modelling of the vibrational behaviour of the human femur using CT-based individualized geometrical and material properties.

Frequency analysis of long bones has been investigated as a tool to assess bone quality or integrity. The objective of the present paper was to develop a three-dimensional finite element model of a fresh human femur with geometrical and mechanical properties derived from quantitative computer tomography images. This model was then exercised and the results were compared to those obtained from a vibration analysis technique.