AIMS Evaluation of the accuracy of direct computation of multiple three-dimensional (3D) flow convergence (FC) isovelocities by using digital reconstruction of colour Doppler data of the flow convergence region. METHODS AND RESULTS We used a conventional ultrasound system (ATL HDI 3000) connected to a computer workstation via Ethernet link. The digital 3D datasets were directly transferred to...

When expressed on the surface of cells, CD47 inhibits phagocytosis of these cells by phagocytes. Most human cancers overexpress CD47, and antibodies to CD47 have shown a remarkable ability to clear a range of cancers in animal models. However, the mechanism by which these antibodies cause cancer cell death is unclear. We find that CD47 is expressed on the surface of three B-cell lines from huma...

The purpose of the present research was to study the comparative influence of lisinopril and losartan on the parameters of cardiac hemodynamics and kidney function state in CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) patients with NYHA Functional Class (FC) I-III. Methods: The study included 92 CHF patients aged from 41 to 75 years (mean age 66.3±9.8 yrs) with FC I-III of ischemic genesis. The patients were...

Dietary habits such as caloric restriction or nutrients that mimic these effects may exert beneficial effects on brain aging. The plant-derived polyphenol resveratrol has been shown to increase memory performance in primates; however, interventional studies in older humans are lacking. Here, we tested whether supplementation of resveratrol would enhance memory performance in older adults and ad...

We report a case of 26-year-old woman, hairdresser referred to the Allergology service for study allergy hair dyes. Her personal history includes migraine treated with indomethacin on demand and intervention appendicitis otoplasty in 2006. She reported that 3 months ago after applying dye, she immediately presented picture generalized urticaria itching palms her hands, which went emergency depa...

To optimize suitable water-saving and soil salt-controlling irrigation needed for the high yield good quality of cotton in southern Xinjiang, a field experiment was carried out to study effects water lower limits on consumption, use efficiency (WUE), yield, fiber salt accumulation under mulched drip Korla, Xinjiang. The capacity (FC) regarded as upper limit moisture, five (85% FC, 75% 65% 55% 4...