The Induction of Hypothyroidism during Gestation Decreases Outer Hair Cell Motility in Rat Offspring.

 Perinatal hypothyroidism has a negative repercussion on the development and maturation of auditory system function. However, its long-term effect on auditory function remains unsettled.  To evaluate the effect of prenatal hypothyroidism on the auditory function of adult offspring in rats.

Gelatin-based membrane containing usnic acid-loaded liposome improves dermal burn healing in a porcine model.

There are a range of products available which claim to accelerate the healing of burns; these include topical agents, interactive dressings and biomembranes. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a gelatin-based membrane containing usnic acid/liposomes on the healing of burns in comparison to silver sulfadiazine ointment and duoDerme dressing, as well as examining its quantification by high performance liquid chromatography. The quantification of the usnic acid/liposomes was examined using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) by performing separate in vitro studies of the efficiency of the biomembranes in terms of encapsulation, drug release and transdermal absorption.