The Uroepithelium: Not Just a Passive Barrier

Not just a fracture.

To cite: Van de Vijver M. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-202432 DESCRIPTION An 8-month-old girl presented with a reluctance to weight bear on her left leg following a trivial, low impact fall. X-rays showed a fracture of the distal third of the left tibial shaft. The child’s general health and development were normal. There was no suspicion ...

Just Passive Passengers The Peptide Cargo of Class I Molecules: Not

Caffeine-Not just a stimulant.

OBJECTIVE The beneficial effects of human caffeine consumption deserve clarification. METHODS A detailed literature review was conducted and summarized. RESULTS A large body of scientific evidence describes the beneficial effects of human caffeine consumption on a number of physiologic systems. CONCLUSION The consumption of moderate amounts of caffeine 1) increases energy availability, 2)...

Syphilis – not just a STI

Syphilis has increased tenfold over the past decade, information for podiatrists that emphasizes it implications and relation to the lower limb is limited. The aim of the poster presentation is to draw attention to syphilis and is relevance within the 20 century. A literature review inspired the production of the poster. The purpose of the poster is to inform other podiatrists about the various...

A barrier runs through it... or maybe just a river.

During my residence in the Amazon district I took every opportunity of determining the limits of species, and I soon found that the Amazon, the Rio Negro and the Madeira formed the limits beyond which certain species never passed. The native hunters are perfectly acquainted with this fact, and always cross over the river when they want to procure particular animals, which are found even on the ...