The 5-thymidine (5T) variant of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) intron 8 polypyrimidine tract (IVS8-T tract) is the most frequent CFTR gene alteration identified in men with congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens (CBAVD). This alternative splicing variant gives rise to two transcripts, one normal with exon 9 intact and the other with in-frame deletion of exo...

Although reverse shoulder arthroplasty is used in massive rotator cuff tears, it also proximal humerus fractures and revision. In this study, we aimed to examine the early radiological clinical results of patients undergoing with different diagnoses. Between 2010 2013, was applied 10 (4 men, 6 women) diagnosis arthropathy due tear (n: 7), multi-fragmentary fracture 2) hemiarthroplasty revision ...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the predictive value of enhanced-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluoroscopic factors regarding the effects of transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TFESIs) in low back pain (LBP) patients with lumbosacral radiating pain. METHODS A total of 51 patients who had LBP with radiating pain were recruited between January 2011 and December 2012. The patient data we...

Solute carrier family 9 isoform 3 (SLC9A3), a Na⁺/H⁺ exchanger, regulates the transepithelial absorption of Na⁺ and water and is primarily expressed on the apical membranes of the intestinal epithelium, renal proximal tubule, epididymis, and vas deferens. Loss of the Slc9a3 allele in mice enhances intestinal fluid and causes diarrhoea as a consequence of diminished Na⁺ and HCO₃- absorption. Hen...

Objective: The effect of electrode size, shape, and placement during electrical stimulation of the biceps, quadriceps, and tibialis anterior muscles were studied to assess what current is required during current-controlled electrical stimulation (ESI) to reach a set muscle force, as well as to evaluate patient comfort. Methods: The electrodes used were round, square, and square with a serrated ...

surface ozone (surface o3)is a secondary pollutant and there are only limited studies on ozone in south india. studies have revealed a strong correlation between higher ozone levels and warmer days. surface o3 along with its precursors like no2, co and ch4 are being measured at kanyakumari (8.0780° n, 77.5410° e), tamilnadu, india and in this paper we present the summer time variation of ozone ...

Limb muscles derive from muscle precursor cells that lie initially in the lateral portion of the somitic dermomyotome and subsequently migrate to their target limb regions, where muscle-specific gene transcription is initiated. Although several molecules that control the generation and delamination of muscle precursor cells have been identified, little is known about the mechanisms that guide m...

central to vygotsky-inspired sociocultural theory (sct) is the notion of zpd seen by sla researchers as a useful framework within which l2 teaching and learning can take place. van lier (2004) argues that the zpd could be activated in diverse proximal contexts (pcs) and is not limited to the expert-novice scenario. . this study probed whether iranian efl learners' collaborative task performance...

Vasectomy is the most effective form of male sterilisation and is performed worldwide by urologists, general surgeons and family practitioners [ 1 ] . Various techniques for vasectomy have been described, but the underlying principle is to remove a satisfactory segment of the vas deferens, followed by closure of the proximal and distal ends, to ensure that the patient achieves azoospermia whils...