The effect of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist (memantine) on esophageal and gastric smooth muscle: functional investigation in a rat hydrocephalus model.

Object: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist on esophageal and gastric smooth muscle reactivity in a rat hydrocephalus model.

Material And Methods: Hydrocephalus was induced in rats by injection of kaolin into the cisterna magna. Two weeks after the procedure, memantine (20 mg/kg per day, 2 weeks) was given to rats with hydrocephalus in the memantine group (MG).

Distal vaginal agenesis in monozygotic twins: case report.

Distal vaginal agenesis is one of the rarest congenital malformations of female genital tract. We describe successfully operated teenaged monozygotic twins by combined abdominal and perineal approach. The imaging studies and surgical experience were presented.

Alterations in the mechanical properties of bladder smooth muscle in hydrocephalus rat model.

Objectives: It is now well established that hydrocephalus is associated with impaired bladder function. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of hydrocephalus on bladder smooth muscle (BSM) reactivity in the rat model.

Materials And Methods: Hydrocephalus was induced in 7-day-old rats by injection of kaolin into the cisterna magna (AH group).

Efficacy of magnesium sulfate for treatment of ventricular tachycardia in amitriptyline intoxication.

In our country, tricyclic antidepressants are usually present in most of the homes. Myocardial depression and ventricular arrhythmia are the severe side effects in tricyclic antidepressant overdose. A 4-year-old boy was brought to our hospital after taking 70 mg/kg of amitriptyline.

Acute effects of gentamicin on glomerular and tubular functions in preterm neonates.

It has been reported that gentamicin causes natriuresis, magnesuria and calciuria in neonates. The aim of this study was to determine the acute effects of trough and peak levels of gentamicin on the values of serum creatinine (SCr), urine albumin/urine creatinine (UA/UCr), fractional excretion of sodium and potassium (FENa, FEK) and urine calcium/urine creatinine (UCa/UCr) in preterm neonates treated with gentamicin for suspected infection. Baseline levels of serum and urine Cr, Na and K and urine albumin and Ca levels together with trough and peak gentamicin levels were measured in 61 preterm neonates at the start of the therapy, on the day of the third gentamicin dose and 48-72 h after the cessation of the gentamicin therapy.