Rare internal hernia following pancreatoduodenectomy: A case report.

Introduction: Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex procedure with a high morbidity rate. Internal hernia following PD is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. Herein, we describe a rare case of internal hernia after PD.

Ciliary Motility Decreased by a CO/HCO-Free Solution in Ciliated Human Nasal Epithelial Cells Having a pH Elevated by Carbonic Anhydrase IV.

An application of CO/HCO-free solution (Zero-CO) did not increase intracellular pH (pH) in ciliated human nasal epithelial cells (c-hNECs), leading to no increase in frequency (CBF) or amplitude (CBA) of the ciliary beating. This study demonstrated that the pH of c-hNECs expressing carbonic anhydrase IV (CAIV) is high (7.64), while the pH of ciliated human bronchial epithelial cells (c-hBECs) expressing no CAIV is low (7.

The deubiquitinase Otud7b suppresses cone photoreceptor degeneration in mouse models of retinal degenerative diseases.

Primary and secondary cone photoreceptor death in retinal degenerative diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP), leads to severe visual impairment and blindness. Although the cone photoreceptor protection in retinal degenerative diseases is crucial for maintaining vision, the underlying molecular mechanisms are unclear. Here, we found that the deubiquitinase Otud7b/Cezanne is predominantly expressed in photoreceptor cells in the retina.

The Rax homeoprotein in Müller glial cells is required for homeostasis maintenance of the postnatal mouse retina.

Müller glial cells, which are the most predominant glial subtype in the retina, play multiple important roles, including the maintenance of structural integrity, homeostasis, and physiological functions of the retina. We have previously found that the Rax homeoprotein is expressed in postnatal and mature Müller glial cells in the mouse retina. However, the function of Rax in postnatal and mature Müller glial cells remains to be elucidated.

Lip and facial training improves lip-closing strength and facial morphology.

Objective: Childhood is an important period for lip-closing strength (LCS) development, and failure to acquire LCS during childhood leads to various adverse health effects, such as mouth breathing. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of device-free lip and facial training in preschool children.

Design: The participants were divided into training and control groups.