Rapid and Safe Neutralization Assay for Circulating H5N1 Influenza Virus in Dairy Cows.

Rapid and safe neutralization assays are required for highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, including a clade 2.3.4.

Different training status may alter the continuous blood glucose kinetics in self-paced endurance running.

The main purpose of the systemic energy metabolism is to provide a source of energy, mainly glucose, for the brain; therefore, blood glucose levels would be expected to correlate with exercise performance. The individual training status may also affect the blood glucose levels. The aim of the present study was to assess the association between blood glucose levels and running velocity during prolonged running in athletes with different training statuses.

Participation of surgical residents does not adversely affect the outcome of inguinal hernia repair in an integrated teaching program.

Objective: The Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair is commonly performed and suitable for teaching basic surgical skills. The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of this procedure for surgical training, particularly in regard to patient outcomes.

Design: Retrospective case review after introduction of an integrated teaching program.

Carcinoid tumor of the gallbladder: report of two cases.

We report two cases of carcinoid tumor of the gallbladder. Case 1 was a 59-year-old woman who presented with epigastric pain. Abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) revealed a 16 mm polypoid lesion in the neck of the gallbladder.