Catheter Fixation Behind the Urachus: A Novel Laparoscopic Technique to Revise Malfunctioning Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters

Ahmad Kachoei, Maryam Rafiei, Enayatollah Noori, Sarvenaz Salahi and Mohammad Mahdi Shater

Peritoneal dialysis is one of the types of renal replacement therapy which is commonly used in patients with the end-stage renal disease. The cost-effectiveness and easy usage a..మరిన్ని చూడండి»

Carotenoid Profiles of Dried Herbs, Water Infusions and Alcoholic Tinctures of Calendula Flower and Catnip, Dandelion, Stinging Nettle, and Violet Leaves

Kiersten Olsen, Sara Arscott and Sherry A Tanumihardjo

Herbs have been used for centuries to help with various ailments in cultures throughout the world. Herbal water infusions and alcoholic tinctures are two proces..మరిన్ని చూడండి»

Risk of embolization of blood vessels with soft-tissue fillers.

Christiana Williams

Risk of embolization of blood vessels with soft-tissue fillers.

Adrenal Cortisol Hyper-Responsiveness as a Possible Cause of Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk

Yadon Arad, Simcha Pollack, Marguerite Roth and Alan D Guerci

Introduction: Increased

cortisol

concentrations due to endogenous over-secretion or exogenous administration result in obesity, insulin resistance, and incre..మరిన్ని చూడండి»

The Release of Mineralocorticoids From the Brain's Mineralocorticoid Receptor

Mineralocorticoids

Corticosteroids, which are produced in response to stress, have a significant impact on the brain and behavior. Mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors, which are abundan..మరిన్ని చూడండి»

Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Associated Factors among Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Ethiopia

Tsion Shibru, Fekadu Aga and Abdisa Boka

Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of type 2 diabetes resulting from long-term accumulated damage to retinal blood ..మరిన్ని చూడండి»