A Simple Micromilled Microfluidic Impedance Cytometer with Vertical Parallel Electrodes for Cell Viability Analysis.

Microfluidic impedance cytometry has been demonstrated as an effective platform for single cell analysis, taking advantage of microfabricated features and dielectric cell sensing methods. In this study, we present a simple microfluidic device to improve the sensitivity, accuracy, and throughput of single suspension cell viability analysis using vertical sidewall electrodes fabricated by a widely accessible negative manufacturing method. A microchannel milled through a 75 µm platinum wire, which was embedded into poly-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA), created a pair of parallel vertical sidewall platinum electrodes.

Social interactions at the onset of rheumatoid arthritis and their influence on help-seeking behaviour: A qualitative exploration.

Objectives: To explore how social interactions at the onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) influence help-seeking behaviour from the perspectives of those with RA and their significant others (family and friends).

Methods: Nineteen semi-structured qualitative interviews were undertaken with people recently diagnosed with RA and their significant others. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.

Anatomic direct repair of chronic distal biceps brachii tendon rupture without interposition graft.

Background: Rupture of the biceps brachii insertion is relatively uncommon and may present late. Chronic ruptures pose a management dilemma, with higher reported complication rates when surgery is delayed, whilst conservatively treated injuries may do badly in active patients.

Materials And Methods: Six consecutive male patients with delayed presentation of biceps rupture were treated operatively using a limited standard anterior approach, a secondary proximal "retrieval" incision, and EndoButton fixation.

Successful management of central nervous system infection due to Propionibacterium acnes with vancomycin and doxycycline.

Propionibacterium acnes is an infrequent but increasingly recognized cause of neurosurgical infections. In this setting, it has been most commonly reported as complicating neurosurgical shunt procedures. The optimum therapy for central nervous system infections caused by P.

Subclinical effects and fenbendazole treatment of turkey ascaridiasis under simulated field conditions.

Under simulated natural conditions of bird production and parasite challenge, the effects of ascaridiasis and the effectiveness of fenbendazole treatment (6-day regimes in the feed at 16 ppm) were documented. Birds were artificially challenged with ascarid larvae on a daily basis from day 35 to 112, with bird grow out ending on day 119. Experimental groups, on a per pen basis, were infected control, treated with fenbendazole at days 63-69, treated with fenbendazole at days 63-69 and days 91-97, and uninfected control.