A ribosomal surprise

Bacteria spring a surprise

Elastic forces within DNA drive the segregation of chromosomes in bacteria.

A Surprise Follow-Up.

A little surprise packet.

A surprise behind the dark.

Standard ultrasound has a poor accuracy in the detection of carotid plaque surface irregularities and ulcers, which are features of vulnerable lesions. Sonographic contrast agents can improve vessel wall lumen definition, thus potentially overcoming this limitation. Recent studies also suggest that contrast ultrasound can be used to study intraplaque neovascularizaion, a potential marker of hig...

Pulmonary actinomycosis: a clinical surprise!

To cite: Mani RK, Mishra V, Singh PK, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2016218959 DESCRIPTION A 65 year-old man with diabetes presented with a brief febrile illness, extreme debility and respiratory distress. X-ray chest showed a right lower lobe consolidation. A clinical diagnosis of severe community-acquired pneumonia was made for which he ...