Three-dimensionally preserved fragments of the enigmatic organism Sandvikina, previously reported from Silurian Ireland, Scotland and Scandinavia, were recovered original Irish material that had revealed problematic in thin sections. The new specimens derive conodont residue document silicified sectors distal part skeleton. Adifferent pattern characterizes outer inner walls, with an external ne...

Demodicidosis may present as pityriasis folliculitis, papulopustular lesions, rosacea-like eruptions, and granulomatous rosacea-like eruptions. The diagnosis of demodicidosis made by finding extrafollicular mites in the perifollicular inflammatory infiltrate. The papules resolved after 3 weeks of systemic and topical metronidazole, and low-dose oral prednisolone therapy. In summary, demodex gra...

Cardioviruses comprise a genus of picornaviruses that cause severe illnesses in rodents, but little is known about the prevalence, diversity, or spectrum of disease of such agents among humans. A single cardiovirus isolate, Saffold virus, was cultured in 1981 in stool from an infant with fever. Here, we describe the identification of a group of human cardioviruses that have been cloned directly...

BACKGROUND One of the most challenging problems in tissue engineering is the establishment of vascular supply. A possible approach might be the engineering of microvasculature in vitro and the supply by engineered feeder vessels. METHODS An in vitro model for a small-diameter vessel was developed and made from adipose tissue stromal cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells in a tube-l...

Though the 2009 worldwide influenza A (H1N1) pandemic has been declared to have ended, the influenza virus is expected to continue to circulate from some years as a seasonal influenza. A rapid antigen test (RAT) can aid in rapid diagnosis and allow for early antiviral treatment. We evaluated the clinical usefulness of RAT using SD Bioline Influenza Antigen Test® kit to detect the influenza viru...

BACKGROUND AND DESIGN The hyperimmunoglobulinemia D (hyper-IgD) syndrome is characterized by recurrent febrile attacks with abdominal distress, headache, and arthralgias. Physical examination reveals cervical lymphadenopathy in most cases and, sometimes, splenomegaly. Skin lesions have been observed in isolated cases during attacks. We summarize the features of skin lesions and the histopatholo...

Background: In a country like India which has got rersource constraints, Fine needle aspiration cytology is a less time consuming, reliable, suitable for moribund patients as well as an inexpensive diagnostic method. It is suitable for the developing countries like India and state like Bihar for the diagnosis of lymphadenopathy at any approachable site. Fine needle aspiration cytology not only ...

Today surface modifications of titanium implants have become a development strategy of dental implants. The present study investigated the morphology (SEM), surface elemental analysis (EDX), surface roughness (AFM) and crystalline structure (XRD) of TiO2 film prepared via anodic oxidation of grade II commercially pure titanium specimens in different electrolytic solutions and times. Incubation ...

Purpose: Prostate tumor cells frequently show the features of osteoblasts, which are differentiated from bone marrowmesenchymal stem cells. We examined human prostate cancer cell lines and clinical prostate cancer specimens for additional bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell properties. Experimental Design: Prostate cancer cell lines were induced for osteoblastogenic and adipogenic differentiation...

Within the beetle family Anthicidae or ant-like flower beetles the canthariphilous species N otoxus m onoceros shows a pair o f notch-like structures on the apices o f male elytra. A reser­ voir-like swelling at the apex o f each elytron contains a bilobed gland. Its glandular tubules run into the sclerotized notch. Gaschromatographic investigations o f elytral notches and the testes o f cantha...