55 Failure of Intramedullary Expandable Tibial Nail and Fragmentation During Extraction Bradley C. Daily, M.D., M. Camden Whitaker, M.D., Steven J. Howell, M.D., Teresa L. Jones, M.P.H., M.T.(ASCP), Jeffrey M. Janzen, B.S. Orthopaedic Sports Health Clinic, Salina, KS Department of Surgery, Section of Orthopaedics, University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita Kansas Joint and Spine Institute,...

ocular surface because of the absence of scleral flaps and are more likely to erode through the conjunctiva. Even a microscopic break in the overlying conjunctiva could result in bacterial contamination. It would be worthwhile to compare the incidence of endophthalmitis and suture exposure over the long term with the authors’ technique and the scleral flap method. Ajay Singh, MD Jay M. Stewart,...

Artykuł stanowi próbę rekonstrukcji losów dzieła De cardinalibus operibus Christi, popularnego w szesnastowiecznej dyskusji polemicznej z reformacją. Początkowo, przez kilka dziesięcioleci uznawano je za dzieło św. Cypriana, biskupa Kartaginy, i pod imieniem tego autora funkcjonowało polskich dialogach Marcina Kromera. Także wybitni humaniści stulecia, jak Paweł Manucjusz, zaliczyli do prac Kar...

Fruits of the genus Ziziphus are known for their medicinal and nutritional value. Thus, this study aimed to investigate influence different maturity stages (unripe, half-ripe, ripe fruit) at harvest on physicochemical characteristics, phytochemical composition, antioxidants, antibacterial activities mauritiana spina-christi fruits. In both plant species, unripe fruits had significantly higher (...

Honey and hydrogen peroxide are effective antibacterial agents. The antibacterial activity of honey is mainly attributed to hydrogen peroxide generation that is produced in the honey by the activity of the glucose oxidase (GOX) enzyme. Ziziphus Spina Christi and Acacia spp. honey samples were collected for the study. Hydrogen peroxide was measured using a sensitive enzymatic/colorimetric assay....

The Arma Christi, the instruments of Passion Christ, are a fascinating collection symbols evident throughout history Christian art. This article considers striking re-emergence visual depictions Christi in contemporary spiritual practice Bible Journaling. How have these made their way back into popular imaginary and creative expression readers today? creative, devotional Journaling is gaining p...