Management of lumbar spondylolisthesis: A retrospective analysis of posterior lumbar interbody fusion versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

Background: One of the most frequent etiologies for spinal surgery is unstable lumbar spondylolisthesis (ULS). To decompress affected structures while maintaining or restoring stability through fusion, surgeons utilize a variety of procedures. When paired with interbody fusion, posterior fusion is most applied, resulting in greater fusion rates.

Satisfaction and effectiveness of switching from intravenous to subcutaneous belimumab treatment in daily clinical practice.

Background: In 2017, belimumab (BEL) was approved in subcutaneous (SQ) administration. The effectiveness after switching from intravenous (IV) to SQ and patient satisfaction in daily clinical practice has not been studied. During the pandemic, patient follow-up and treatment were significantly affected, and some patients need a change from IV to SQ.

An Unusual Cause of Longstanding Diarrhea.

Colchicine is an alkaloid drug used in multiple medical conditions. It has a narrow therapeutic index, and gastrointestinal symptoms can occur at the beginning or after long-term therapy. Unintentional toxicity is common and has a high mortality rate when missed.

Initial Motivations for Engaging in Polyamorous Relationships.

Polyamory is a relationship style in which partners consensually agree to engage in sexual and/or emotional relationships with concurrent partners. Compared with other forms of consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory practitioners tend to report greater relationship satisfaction and less jealousy. However, the unique motivations leading people to engage with polyamory are less understood.

Surgical nuances of giant neurocysticercosis according to intracranial location in the Southwest region of the Dominican Republic, presentation of cases, and literature review.

Background: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common infestation of the central nervous system, caused by the larval stage of the pig tapeworm . It is prevalent in regions with poor sanitation and underdevelopment, such as Latin America.

Case Description: We present four cases in which they harbored an intraventricular/intraparenchymal, frontal convexity, cerebellomedullary, and intraparenchymal NCC cyst of medium size, respectively.

Merkel Cell Carcinoma In Situ Arising in Association With an Infundibular Cyst With Unusual Reticulated Infundibulocystic Proliferation.

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an uncommon aggressive primary cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor usually arising on sun exposed skin of older patients. Most Merkel cell carcinomas are diagnosed as invasive tumors with only rare cases of MCC in situ (MCCIS) reported. MCCs are often associated with other cutaneous neoplasms and more recently have been described in association with cystic lesions, albeit rarely.

Durable benefit after treatment of obstructive benign prostatic hyperplasia with a novel drug-device combination product: 2-year outcomes from the EVEREST-I study.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Optilume BPH Catheter System for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: This open-label, single-arm study enrolled eighty subjects with LUTS secondary to BPH who were treated with the Optilume BPH Catheter System. Symptoms were recorded utilizing the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index (BPH-II).

Expanding access to microneurosurgery in low-resource settings: Feasibility of a low-cost exoscope in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

Objectives: Less than a quarter of the world population has access to microneurosurgical care within a range of 2 h. We introduce a simplified exoscopic visualization system for low-resource settings.

Materials And Methods: We purchased a 48 megapixels microscope camera with a c-mount lens and a ring light at a total cost of US$ 125.

Suppressed-scattering spectral windows for radiative cooling applications.

The scattering of light by resonant nanoparticles is a key process for enhancing the solar reflectance in daylight radiative cooling. Here, we investigate the impact of material dispersion on the scattering performance of popular nanoparticles for radiative cooling applications. We show that, due to material dispersion, nanoparticles with a qualitatively similar response at visible frequencies exhibit fundamentally different scattering properties at infrared frequencies.

Thoracic Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for the Treatment of Vertebral Hemangioma in a Patient With Forestier's Disease: A Case Report.

Percutaneous vertebroplasty consists of an injection of polymethylmethacrylate in the vertebral body, with the aim of reinforcing the bone structure, preventing vertebral collapse, and achieving analgesic and antitumor effects. It is used in the treatment of patients with aggressive vertebral hemangiomas, as well as compression fractures of traumatic etiology and pathological fractures. Forestier's disease is also known as senile ankylosing hyperostosis of the spine.

Distribution and Climatic Adaptation of Wild Tomato ( L.) Populations in Mexico.

Tomato ( L.) is a vegetable with worldwide importance. Its wild or close related species are reservoirs of genes with potential use for the generation of varieties tolerant or resistant to specific biotic and abiotic factors.

Anti-hyperglycaemic effect and nutritional properties of an aqueous extract of Larrea divaricata Cav. (jarilla) in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Larrea divaricata Cav. (Zygophyllaceae) (jarilla) is a native plant of South America widely distributed across Argentina and used in popular medicine to treat diabetes and hypercholesterolemia by the Diaguita-Calchaquí, Amaichas, and Quilmes indigenous communities and by non-indigenous population (criollos) of Calamuchita, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. L.

A Low-Cost Three-Dimensional Printed Retractor for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

The authors developed a low-cost surgical retractor to improve surgeon's comfort and facilitate pedicle screw insertion in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The retractor was designed using three-dimensional (3D) modeling software and produced with the help of a 3D printer. It was attached to a mechanic retractor arm.

Relationships among , and (Petunieae tribe, Solanaceae) and a new generic placement of Argentinean endemic .

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Development of a Novel Low-Cost Exoscope to Expand Access to Microneurosurgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Background: Less than a quarter of the world population has access to microneurosurgical care within a range of 2 hours. We introduce a simplified exoscope system to achieve magnification, illumination, and video recording in low-resource settings.

Methods: We combined an industrial microscope tube, a heavy-duty support arm, a wide-field c-mount digital microscope camera, and a light-emitting diode ring light.

Larrea divaricata: anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of on macrophages and low density lipoproteins.

Background: The oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) contributes to inflammation and oxidative stress through the activation of macrophages under hyperglycemia contributing to the development of diabetes mellitus and to atherosclerosis. Plants are a source of effective and innocuous antioxidants. Larrea divaricata Cav.

Antiproliferative activity of aqueous and polyphenol-rich extracts of Cav. on a melanoma cell line.

Most of the deaths from skin cancer are caused by melanoma, a malignancy in which STAT3 plays a crucial role. The inhibition of STAT3 is considered a potential target to induce cell death, tumor regression and metastasis inhibition. The objective of this work was to evaluate the activity of the aqueous extract of (Aq), a fraction rich in polyphenols (EA),and the isolated compound quercetin-3-methyl ether (Q3ME) on B16F10 melanoma cells.

Climatic Diversity and Ecological Descriptors of Wild Tomato Species ( sect) and Close Related Species ( sect y sect. ) in Latin America.

Conservation and sustainable use of species diversity require a description of the environment where they develop. The objectives were to determine ecological descriptors and climatic diversity of areas along the distribution range of 12 species of wild tomatoes ( sect. ) and four wild species of phylogenetically related groups ( sect.

Factors Associated With Asthma Control in 121 Preschool Children.

Background And Objectives: Data on risk factors for uncontrolled asthma in preschool children are controversial. Objective: This study aims to explore the association between clinical and functional parameters and the lack of asthma control in preschool children.

Methods: Children aged 3-5 years with asthma and healthy controls were recruited.

Fruit metabolic and transcriptional programs differentiate among Andean tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) accessions.

Andean tomatoes differed from the wild ancestor in the metabolic composition and the expression of genes related with mitochondrial functions, and environmental stresses, making them potentially suitable for breeding programmes. Traditional landraces or "criollo" tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) from Andean areas of Argentina, selected for their fruit quality, were analysed in this study.

Larrea divaricata Cav. aqueous extract and nordihydroguariaretic acid modulate oxidative stress in submandibular glands of diabetic rats: a buccal protective in diabetes.

Background: Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and endogenous antioxidants. The aetiology and pathogenesis of several oral diseases are attributed to this process. The antioxidant enzymes secreted in the saliva by submandibular glands maintain oral health through the scavenging of ROS.