SARS-CoV-2 is a novel viral species that has been identified as highly infectious disease. Scientists have endeavored to collect essential information better characterize the behavior of this virus, including droplet transmission and airborne effects. However, it not clear, thus far, whether temperature can substantially alter pandemic trajectory. This present study, therefore, aims investigate...

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of kinematic MR imaging in visualizing peristaltic activity in the reconstructed gastrointestinal tract with quantitative measurements. Sixteen patients with gastrointestinal reconstruction were studied with kinematic MR imaging using HASTE and/or true FISP. Peristaltic waves were noted in the retrosternal gastric segment after gastric...

It is well known that the enteric nervous system plays a key role in the generation of gastrointestinal peristaltic movements. Recently, the networks of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) have been found to be essential in the generation of spontaneous gastrointestinal movements. However, the role of ICC in the mechanisms involved in the generation of peristaltic movements is still controversial...