The effect of curcumin, catechin and resveratrol on viability, proliferation and cytotoxicity of human umbilical cord Wharton's jelly derived mesenchymal stem cells.

Introduction: Mesenchymal stem cells possess the capability to proliferate and differentiate into diverse lineages. Their beneficial properties have been explored widely to treat various disorders. Phytochemicals like curcumin, catechin and resveratrol have been evaluated for their medicinal values and have promising potential in treating numerous diseases.

Early ambulation and chest tube removal are associated with postoperative day one discharge in majority of robotic pulmonary lobectomy patients at an ERAS center.

Background: Application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways in robotic lobectomy have been associated with decreased length of stay (LOS). We evaluated differences in patient characteristics and achievements of ERAS benchmarks by discharge groups at a tertiary referral center.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained ERAS database of patients undergoing robotic lobectomy for pulmonary malignancy.

Cyclic Meditation and Sleep Quality: A Review.

 Insufficient sleep leads to several short- and long-term physical and mental consequences. Yoga is a popularly known complementary health approach that maintains physical and mental health through asanas, meditation, and breathing techniques. Cyclic meditation (CM), derived from one of the Upanishads, is practiced by combining physical postures (asanas) with relaxation techniques.

Understanding fundamental differences in symptomatic outcomes of hiatal versus paraoesophageal hernia robotic repairs.

Hiatal hernia (HH), or type I paraoesophageal hernias (PEH), can commonly be grouped along with types II-IV PEHs. The fundamental operation performed for repair is similar for all types. We question whether the clinical outcomes following surgical repair differ.