Brown Adipose Tissue- What is Known and What to Be Known?

Brown Adipose Tissue- What is Known and What to Be Known?

Adipose tissue is a loose connective tissue classified to white adipose tissue (WAT), which is an active endocrine organ acting as an energy storage depot (Figure 1), with a small amounts of Brown adipose tissue (BAT) [1] (Figure 1). BAT is found in almost all mammals. In contrast to white adipocytes, which contain a vast single lipid droplet, brown adipocytes contain numerous smaller droplets,...

Utilization Behavior: What Is Known and What Has to Be Known?

Since the first description by Lhermitte (1983), the utilization behavior (UB) still represents an enigma for behavioral neurology and neuropsychology. Recent findings shed some light on new frameworks for interpreting this interesting phenomenon. Functional neuroanatomical basis is still unclear, although recent advances in neuroimaging techniques have contributed to a better understanding of ...

Nurses and emergency disasters: what is known.

Following the events of September 11, 2001, the threat of bioterrorism events has become a realistic concern for health care workers in the United States. Bioterrorism events caused by infectious agents will be challenging because nurses will need to recognize unfamiliar infections and work long hours with limited resources in stressful conditions. During a bioterrorism event caused by biologic...

Alcohol and suicidal behavior: what is known and what can be done.

Research on associations between substances of abuse and suicidal behaviors is a large, complex area. Herein, alcohol, the most commonly abused intoxicant worldwide, is examined with a focus on two topics: (1) acute use of alcohol (AUA) shortly prior to suicidal behavior; and (2) more chronic alcohol use disorder (AUD) and suicidal behavior. First, a brief summary of what is known about AUA, AU...

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