Calliphoridae (Diptera) on Decomposing Pig Carcasses and Human Cadavers in the Upper Midwest of North America.

The geographic ranges of forensically informative taxa on decomposing remains vary across regions. To determine which calliphorid flies would be expected to occur in Minnesota and the upper Midwest, individual freshly killed pig carcasses (Sus scrofa L.) were placed in the field in St.

Biomechanical Simulation of Peyronie's Disease.

A pathological disorder of human penile function, known as Peyronie's disease, is characterized by the formation of plaque particles within the tunica albuginea. The plagues in the shape of rigid plate form in the scars as a result of the imperfect healing process. Due to high stiffness, plagues are the source of pain and anomalous deformations during erectile penis function.

Community composition and phenology of native Siricidae (Hymenoptera) attracted to semiochemicals in Minnesota.

As a result of the introduction of Sirex noctilio F. into North America, there has been increased interest in the poorly-described native Siricidae communities. To date, few studies have surveyed specifically for Siricidae, and many reports of native siricid populations are byproducts of sampling efforts targeting Coleoptera.

[Transmyocardial laser revascularization of the myocardium and coronary reconstruction without extracorporeal circulation].

The authors report their experience with myocardial revacularization using transmyocardial laser revascularization combined with aortocoronary reconstruction without the use of extracorporeal circulation. The discussion section addresses indications for the procedure, operative tactics, the benefits and limitations of the above technique.

[A system of monitoring hemodynamic data and treatment of arterial hypertension. (Part II: Evaluation of short-term results of directed therapy)].

Short-term results of aimed treatment (4-6 weeks) in 100 consecutive controls (65 men and 35 women) comprise reduction of systemic hypertension in 80% (as compared with 52.5% in those treated by the classical approach). Normodynamic normotension was achieved in 35% (as compared with 10.