Actinobacillus ureae may be a critical pathogen in patients with predispositions: A case report and review of the literature.

Rationale: Actinobacillus ureae (A. ureae) is an unusual commensal of human respiratory flora, rarely causing human infection. The predisposing factors, identification, clinical features, and antibiotic therapy of A.

Gene expression profiling analysis reveals fur development in rex rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Fur is an important economic trait in rabbits. The identification of genes that influence fur development and knowledge regarding the actions of these genes provides useful tools for improving fur quality. However, the mechanism of fur development is unclear.

Surgical Management of Adult Reducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation, Basilar Invagination and Chiari Malformation with Syringomyelia.

Aim: To analyze retrospectively the surgical management of reducible atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD), basilar invagination (BI) and Chiari malformation (CHM) with syringomyelia through a single-stage posterior approach.

Material And Methods: Forty-three patients with reducible AAD, BI and CHM with syringomyelia underwent surgery from January 2009 to January 2013. Intraoperative restoration followed by posterior decompression and plate-rod placement with occipital cortical screws and C2/C3 lateral mass cortical screws fixation devices were used in all patients.