Purpose: The iridocorneal angle in the mammalian eye including the trabecular meshwork (TM) develops from undifferentiated mesenchyme/neural crest between the iris root and cornea. The precise mechanisms underlying anterior angle development are…
Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) are the smallest member of balaenopterid whales and little is known of their kinematics during feeding maneuvers. These whales have narrow and elongated flippers that are small relative to body size compared…
OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of cerebellar ataxia associated with renal cell carcinoma. CASE REPORT: A 53-year-old Caucasian male with a history of Schizophrenia presented with generalized weakness, nausea, vomiting, severe weight loss, and…
Advances in breast cancer research have confirmed that this malignancy is not a single disease, but rather a collection of genetically distinct diseases with different treatment requirements. In recent years, several studies have confirmed the…
BACKGROUND: In April 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III Guidelines for management of high cholesterol encouraged even lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) than previous guidelines for high and very…
BACKGROUND: In 1997, national guidelines emphasized that inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are key therapy for individuals with all classes of persistent asthma, including children. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of these guidelines via time-trend…
BACKGROUND: In 1997, national guidelines emphasized that inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are key therapy for individuals with all classes of persistent asthma, including children. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of these guidelines via time-trend…
This article introduces the Major Contribution on integrating health and vocational psychology, using persons with HIV who have work-related concerns as an example. The authors describe the demographics associated with HIV disease and new treatments…
In vertebrate auditory systems, specialized combination-sensitive neurons analyze complex vocal signals by integrating information across multiple frequency bands. We studied combination-sensitive interactions in neurons of the inferior colliculus…
A case of ileocecal intussusception following inversion appendectomy during a Ladd's procedure for malrotation is presented. In this case, the inverted ischemic appendiceal remnant was presumed to have acted as the leadpoint for the intussusception.…
A 75-year old male presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain and distension. Plain radiographs were suggestive of a large bowel obstruction due to volvulus. An attempt to detorse the volvulus and decompress the colon…
Noncompacted ventricular myocardium (NCVM) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy. Anatomically, NCVM is characterized by an excessive number of deep trabeculations in the myocardial wall that communicate with the ventricular chamber. Although NCVM is…
INTRODUCTION: Prospective randomized trials have proven the benefits of laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) compared with abdominal hysterectomy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LAVH performed for…
A realistic understanding of primate morphological adaptations requires a multidisciplinary approach including experimental studies of physiological performance and field studies documenting natural behaviors and reproductive success. For primate…
The NK(3) subtype of tachykinin receptor has been implicated as a modulator of synaptic transmission in several brain regions, including the cerebral cortex. The localization and expression of NK(3) receptors within the brain vary from species to…
OBJECTIVE: To examine the presentation, diagnosis, and appropriate management of renal clear cell carcinoma metastasis to the thyroid gland. METHODS: We describe a clinical case of solitary thyroid metastasis from renal clear cell carcinoma and…
Background: Opioid-induced vasodepressor responses have been reported in a variety of species and laboratory models. The aim of this study was to ascertain the relative potencies of different clinically relevant opioids compared with traditional…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a development of recent origin. In 2004, Kalloo et al first described NOTES investigation in an animal model. Since then, several investigators have pursued NOTES…
The house mouse is one of the most successful mammals and the premier research animal in mammalian biology. The classical inbred strains of house mice have been artificially modified to facilitate identification of the genetic factors underlying…
The competency movement in medical education asserts itself in every corner of students' experiences from matriculation through residency. Such a focus on making sure trainees achieve desired levels of skills, knowledge, and technique is highly…
BACKGROUND: The treatment of complex femur fractures poses a significant challenge. Even with current advancements and the various implements available for the fixation of femoral fractures, results are often disappointing. This study sought to…
