The feasibility of ultrasound-guided latex labeling of the anterolateral ligament in anatomical dissection - A cadaveric study.

Background: The present study aims to investigate the feasibility of labeling ligaments using ultrasound-guided injections. On formalin-fixed cadavers, the anterolateral ligament was selected and targeted for demonstration. The development of portable ultrasound machines and the ability to connect them to tablets via Bluetooth or WLAN makes it an accessible tool to implement into the anatomical dissection courses in order to associate medical imaging (MRI and ultrasound), anatomical structures and their subsequent dissection.

Effects of seawater and freshwater challenges on the Gh/Igf system in the saline-tolerant blackchin tilapia .

Prolactin (Prl) and growth hormone (Gh) as well as insulin-like growth factor 1 (Igf1) are involved in the physiological adaptation of fish to varying salinities. The Igfs have been also ascribed other physiological roles during development, growth, reproduction and immune regulation. However, the main emphasis in the investigation of osmoregulatory responses has been the endocrine, liver-derived Igf1 route and local regulation within the liver and osmoregulatory organs.

CD40 Agonist Monoclonal Antibody-Mediated Hepatitis in TNF-Receptor 1 Gene Knockout Mice.

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) plays an important role in liver inflammation. CD40-CD40 ligand (CD40-CD40L) is a key receptor-ligand signaling pair involved in the adaptive immune response and pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. In mice, CD40 activation leads to sickness behavior syndrome (SBS) comprising weight loss, sleep disruption and depression, which can be blocked by administration of the TNF-inhibitor etanercept.

Condensation Removal Practices and Their Potential for Contributing to Environmental Pathogen Contamination in Food Processing Facilities.

Abstract: Food manufacturers often use squeegees as a tool to remove condensation from overhead surfaces. This practice is done to reduce the likelihood of environmental pathogen contamination by eliminating condensed-water droplets that could fall from overhead surfaces during production. However, this practice may actually spread environmental pathogens across these surfaces, defeating its purpose and further increasing the risk for contamination in the processing area.

Concerning ionizing radiation-induced cancer from internally deposited radionuclides.

Purpose: A comparative evaluation was conducted of ionizing radiation-induced cancer from internally deposited radionuclides.

Materials And Methods: Data were evaluated for humans for (226)Ra, and for laboratory animal studies for alpha-emitters (228)Ra, (226)Ra, (224)Ra, (238)Pu, (239)Pu, (228)Th, (252)Cf, (249)Cf, and (241)Am, and for beta-emitters (90)Sr, (90)Y, (91)Y, and (144)Ce. Intake routes included ingestion, inhalation, and injection.