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View article: Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESB) in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESB) in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background: In Hong Kong, 6% of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies (LC) were performed as day cases in public hospitals in 2022. Before the start of the day surgery facility in the New Territories West Cluster (NTWC), a randomised controlled t…
View article: Shatavari supplementation during eight weeks of resistance training increases training load, enhances skeletal muscle contractility and alters the skeletal muscle proteome in older women
Shatavari supplementation during eight weeks of resistance training increases training load, enhances skeletal muscle contractility and alters the skeletal muscle proteome in older women Open
Introduction Shatavari is a herbal dietary supplement that may increase skeletal muscle strength in younger and older adults. Shatavari contains compounds with both estradiol-like and antioxidant properties, which could enhance muscle func…
View article: Indocyanine green guided resection of a mediastinal teratoma: A case report
Indocyanine green guided resection of a mediastinal teratoma: A case report Open
Introduction: Mediastinal teratomas present unique surgical challenges during resection. Here, we describe a novel use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) for real time identification of tumor borders and resection planes of a malignant mediastinal…
View article: Water safe Worcester: student-led drowning prevention in an adolescent underserved population
Water safe Worcester: student-led drowning prevention in an adolescent underserved population Open
Adolescents aged 15 to 19 years have the second highest fatal drowning rate of any age group, second only to toddlers aged 12 to 36 months. This risk is amplified in black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and those of low socioeco…
View article: Biodegradable ring-shaped implantable device for intravesical therapy of bladder disorders
Biodegradable ring-shaped implantable device for intravesical therapy of bladder disorders Open
View article: Delivery of therapeutic carbon monoxide by gas-entrapping materials
Delivery of therapeutic carbon monoxide by gas-entrapping materials Open
Carbon monoxide (CO) has long been considered a toxic gas but is now a recognized bioactive gasotransmitter with potent immunomodulatory effects. Although inhaled CO is currently under investigation for use in patients with lung disease, t…
View article: A Malignant Hepatoblastoma Mimicking a Benign Mesenchymal Hamartoma: Lessons Learned
A Malignant Hepatoblastoma Mimicking a Benign Mesenchymal Hamartoma: Lessons Learned Open
Differentiating hepatoblastomas (HB) from other congenital benign hepatic tumours prior to surgical management decisions is key. We, herein, present an unusual case of an antenatally diagnosed liver lesion assessed in the neonatal period. …
View article: Ingestible capsule for detecting labile inflammatory biomarkers in situ
Ingestible capsule for detecting labile inflammatory biomarkers in situ Open
Transient molecules in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide, are key signals and mediators of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Because these molecules are extremely short-lived in the body, they are d…
View article: Implantable system for chronotherapy
Implantable system for chronotherapy Open
A mobile app–controlled implantable system enables chronotherapy by controlling the timing of drug administration.
View article: Use of Inhaled Volatile Anesthetics for Longer-Term Critical Care Sedation (VALTS): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of Inhaled Volatile Anesthetics for Longer-Term Critical Care Sedation (VALTS): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Alternative Methods for the Treatment of Chemo-Resistant Cancers
Alternative Methods for the Treatment of Chemo-Resistant Cancers Open
Partial-depth, impermeable guidance structures (or guide walls) are used to enhance downstream passage effectiveness at a hydroelectric facility by actively guiding fish to a safe passage route (i.e. the bypass). Guide walls have been inst…
View article: Appendectomy Versus Observation for Appendicitis in Neutropenic Children With Cancer
Appendectomy Versus Observation for Appendicitis in Neutropenic Children With Cancer Open
In pediatric patients with NA from oncologic treatment, upfront appendectomy resulted in lower complication rates, reduced LOS, and fewer alterations in chemotherapy regimens compared to initial nonoperative management.
View article: In Vivo Evaluation of a Biomimetic Polymer-Doxorubicin Conjugate for Cancer Therapy
In Vivo Evaluation of a Biomimetic Polymer-Doxorubicin Conjugate for Cancer Therapy Open
This poster will describe a novel polymer pro-drug platform designed for conjugation and delivery of chemotherapeutics. Specifically, polymer pro-drugs were prepared from functional polymer zwitterions and doxorubicin (DOX), and evaluated …
View article: A Novel Approach to Targeted Oncologic Therapy - Co-culture Viability of Polymer Prodrug Conjugation to Mesenchymal Stem Cells
A Novel Approach to Targeted Oncologic Therapy - Co-culture Viability of Polymer Prodrug Conjugation to Mesenchymal Stem Cells Open
Background/Purpose: Conjugation of polymer prodrugs to tumor homing cells, such as Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), could provide a vehicle for actively targeted delivery of polymer prodrugs. Methods: Human Bone Marrow MSCs were conjugated t…
View article: The Effects of Rhodiola Crenulata Extract on Proliferation and Differentiation in Glioblastoma Multiforme
The Effects of Rhodiola Crenulata Extract on Proliferation and Differentiation in Glioblastoma Multiforme Open
Purpose: Purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of rhodiola crenulata plant extract on glioblastoma in vitro. Methods: U-87MG glioblastoma multiforme cell line was utilized for evaluation in this study. Cells were treated with 10…
View article: Evaluation of<i>Rhodiola crenulata</i>on growth and metabolism of NB-1691, an MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma cell line
Evaluation of<i>Rhodiola crenulata</i>on growth and metabolism of NB-1691, an MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma cell line Open
Outcomes of children with high grade neuroblastoma remain poor despite multi-agent chemotherapy regimens. Rhodiola crenulata extracts display anti-neoplastic properties against several cancers including breast cancer, melanoma, and gliobla…
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View article: Citrulline as a Biomarker for Gastrointestinal-Acute Radiation Syndrome: Species Differences and Experimental Condition Effects
Citrulline as a Biomarker for Gastrointestinal-Acute Radiation Syndrome: Species Differences and Experimental Condition Effects Open
Animal models of hematopoietic and gastrointestinal acute radiation syndromes (ARS) have been characterized to develop medical countermeasures. Acute radiation-induced decrease of intestinal absorptive function has been correlated to a dec…
View article: Long-term adverse outcomes in survivors of childhood bone sarcoma: the British Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Long-term adverse outcomes in survivors of childhood bone sarcoma: the British Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Open