Both Feed Restriction and Transition Period Suppressed Adipose Tissue MRNA Abundance of Genes Involved in Lipogenesis and Lipolysis in Fat-Tailed Ewes.

This study sought to investigate the consequences of the induced feed restriction during the transition period on the mRNA abundance of genes entangled in lipogenesis and lipolysis in the tail adipose of fat-tailed sheep. Twenty fat-tailed ewes were randomised into the control (Control; n = 10) and restriction (Restriction; n = 10) groups. Control animals were fed 100% of the balanced diet pre-(Week -5 to parturition) and post-partum (parturition to Week 5).

Snuff-Box Versus Wrist Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis: Maturation Tend and its Affecting Factors.

Background: Thanks to its well proved long-term patency rates, native radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula remains the most commonly used vascular access type. Many articles had approached the criteria leading to a mature fistula. The aims of this work are to evaluate variables that may affect the maturation of distal fistulas and to determine if wrist fistulas have less risk of maturation failure than the snuff-box fistulas.

Serum levels of visfatin, sirtuin-1, and interleukin-6 in stable and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Background: Visfatin is an adipokine that increased under inflammatory conditions. Moreover, sirtuin-1 possesses regulatory effects on inflammatory factors. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the serum level of visfatin in patients with stable and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD).

Acute Abdominal Compartment Syndrome complicating a chronic mesenteric ischemia revascularization.

Background: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is a pathological condition that results from an increase in pressure within the abdomen associated with organ failure. It can be acute or chronic, primary or secondary. ACS poses a serious diagnostic challenge for physicians as the clinical presentation is varied and can mimic other medical pathologies.

Long-term visual outcome of congenital cataract at a Tertiary Referral Center from 2004 to 2014.

Purpose: To assess the long-term visual acuity (VA) outcome after congenital cataract surgery at Imam Hossein Medical Center (Tertiary Referral Center) (2004-2014).

Methods: In this descriptive study, records of 120 patients with a history of congenital cataract surgery were studied. Those with traumatic, metabolic cataract, aged <5 years at the last visit who were not able to respond VA testing accurately and follow-up < 6 months were excluded.

Evaluation of Ocular Side Effects in the Patients on Topiramate Therapy for Control of Migrainous Headache.

Introduction: Topiramate, a sulfa-derivative monosaccharide, is an antiepileptic drug which is administered in the control of migraine. It is reported to cause various ocular side effects such as visual field defect and myopic shift. To investigate the alterations in refractive error, properties of the cornea and changes in the anterior chamber in patients that receive Topiramate for migraine control.