Genetic Mapping by Sequencing More Precisely Detects Loci Responsible for Anaerobic Germination Tolerance in Rice.

Direct seeded rice (DSR) is a mainstay for planting rice in the Americas, and it is rapidly becoming more popular in Asia. It is essential to develop rice varieties that are suitable for this type of production system. ASD1, a landrace from India, possesses several traits desirable for direct-seeded fields, including tolerance to anaerobic germination (AG).

Use of multidetector CT in presurgical evaluation of potential kidney transplant recipients.

Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease. Optimal presurgical evaluation of the potential kidney transplant recipient is important for the success of the transplantation. Multidetector computed tomography (CT) allows assessment of the feasibility of kidney transplantation; detection of coexisting illnesses that may affect survival of the graft and that must be treated before transplantation; and evaluation of possible peripheral vascular disease, which is present in a significant number of potential kidney transplant recipients.

CT findings in urinary diversion after radical cystectomy: postsurgical anatomy and complications.

Numerous surgical procedures have been developed for urinary diversion in patients who have undergone a radical cystectomy for bladder cancer or, less frequently, a benign condition. Because urinary diversion procedures are complex, early and late postsurgical complications frequently occur. Possible complications include alterations in bowel motility, anastomotic leaks, fluid collections (abscess, urinoma, lymphocele, and hematoma), fistulas, peristomal herniation, ureteral strictures, calculi, and tumor recurrence.