Correlation of Spleen Stiffness with Esophageo-gastric Variceal Bleeding in Patients with Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension.

Background: Bleeding from esophageo-gastric varices is a serious complication related to portal hypertension. In patients with cirrhosis, liver and splenic stiffness measurements (LSM and SSM) are useful to predict high-risk varices, bleeding and decompensation. Data regarding the utility of SSM for predicting bleeding in patients with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) is scarce.

3D-Bioprinted Poly(lactic acid) Scaffolds Incorporated with Cerium Nitrate-Bound Silver Nanoparticles for Skin Tissue Engineering.

There is still much need for improvement in the treatment of chronic full thickness wounds, which are among the most catastrophic injuries with direct consequences for public health systems. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of a poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based scaffold containing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) bound with cerium nitrate (CN) on fastening the recovery of wounds. A chemical reduction method employing trinyl citrate was used for the synthesis of AgNPs.

TUDCA combined with Syndopa protects the midbrain and gut from MPTP toxicity in a Parkinson's disease mouse model: Immunohistochemical evidence.

Neuro-inflammation plays a significant role in the neurodegenerative processes associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). A hallmark of PD is the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons within the nigrostriatal pathway. The standard treatment for PD is Syndopa (a combination of levodopa and carbidopa).

Oxygen vacancies mediated enhanced photocatalytic activity of band gap engineered BaSn Cu O towards methylene blue degradation under visible and sunlight.

Photocatalysis, an advanced oxidation process (AOP), has been well explored as a promising and sustainable technology for tackling environmental pollution. This method involves semiconductors which generate powerful reactive oxygen species, capable of breaking down organic pollutants, on excitation with appropriate light energy. Among the diverse range of oxide semiconductors explored, perovskite oxides are an important family.

Trans-anorectal curved linear-array endoscopic ultrasound: Comprehensive pictorial guide (with videos).

Interest in using flexible endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) probes for transrectal applications is growing, including tissue sampling and therapeutic procedures. In this review, we describe of the techniques and anatomical considerations for trans-anorectal ultrasound using a flexible, curved linear array EUS probe (CLA-EUS). Orientation with flexible CLA-EUS in the ano-rectum can be challenging; bony structures should be used as the posterior reference and pelvic organs as the anterior reference structures.