Renal function and carotid atherosclerosis in adults with no known kidney disease

Abstract Background and aims A high prevalence of atherosclerotic lesions characterizes patients with chronic kidney disease, though there is little data on the relationship between kidney function and atherosclerotic changes in the healthy population or in people with no known renal impairment. The aim of our study was to analyze, in a comprehensive general population with no known kidney disease, the relationship between renal function and subclinical carotid atherosclerotic damage. Methods and results A general real-life population of 611 participants (233 males and 378 females; age ≥18 years) with no known kidney failure was selected for the study. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) w…

Reoperation for persistent or recurrent secondary hyperparathyroidism

Background: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common acquired disorder seen in chronic renal failure. Its pathophysiology is mainly due to hyperphosphatemia and vitamin D deficiency and resistance. When medical treatment fails, subtotal and total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation are the standard procedures, although both are associated with high recurrence rates.Methods and Results: 4 patients experienced persistence and 9 relapse. The first 4 were subjected to reoperation after 6 months for the persistence of symptoms due to the finding of a supernumerary adenomatous gland while the remaining patients at the reoperation showed in 5 cases 2 more glands in over thymic position, an…

Influence of a new bicycle crank design on aerobic parameters of non-cyclists

One shoot seldinger central venous catheterization in dialyzed patients

Introduction: Central Venous Catheterization is necessary in uremic patient (before dialysis) and many other conditions. In this study we demonstrated the advantages of ultrasonography to perform the procedure. Materials and methods: 48 uremic patient were submitted to ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization. The procedure was performed following the Seldinger “one shot” technique. Results: The mean operative time was 4 minutes, with a high rate of success (100%) and a low percentage of complications (2%). Conclusion: The ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization is a safe procedure, rapid and easy to perform. The procedure has a low rate of failures and complications and a …

The influence of some dietary components on intestinal microbiota

The gut microbiota is the set of symbiotic microorganisms that resides in our intestine. The interaction between the gut microbiota and the mucosal immune system can be altered as a result of shifts in the composition or metabolic activity of the intestinal microflora. Recent studies establish that diet is one of the main involved factors in determining the microbial composition of the gut suggesting its role as external factor able to promote the onset of specific diseases by disrupting the immune homeostasis. Starting from the evidence that the 57% of the gut microbiota’s entire variation are due to dietary alterations this review aims at providing an overview of the positive impact of so…

Synthesis of Fluorinated Bent-Core Mesogens (BCMs) Containing the 1,2,4-Oxadiazole Ring

New fluorinated bent-core mesogens containing the 1,2,4-oxadiazole or 1,2,4-triazole nucleus have been synthesized taking advantage of the ANRORC (Addition of Nucleophile, Ring-Opening, Ring-Closure) reactivity of 5-perfluoroalkyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles. Physical state changes of the obtained compounds were characterized through DSC, POM, and SAXS. Besides the formation of a smectic mesophase, a novel behavior as organic molecular glass was evidenced for some 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives.

Argon plasma coagulation in the treatment of post-radiotherapy rectal bleeding

Introduction: Chronic radiation proctitis is often associated to radiotherapy for treatment of pelvic cancer. The most common side effect of this pathological condition is rectal bleeding but despite the great number of clinical approaches and techniques that have been employed no consensus for the management of it is available. Although prospective randomized trials about hemorrhagic radiation proctitis are still lacking, endoscopic approach delivering an Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) seems to be a successful and available option. Patients and Methods: Sixteen patients suffering from post-radiotherapy rectal bleeding were followed. In the nine cases presenting a rectum ulcerative colitis …

Oxidative stress, inflammation and cardiovascular disease in chronic renal failure

Traditional risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and metabolic syndrome, as well as additional nontraditional risk factors, can damage the kidney directly and by promoting intrarenal atherogenesis. Evidence indicates that increased oxidative stress and inflammation may mediate most of the effects of risk factors on the kidney. Clinical studies have demonstrated a relationship between oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers, and a few studies indicate an inverse correlation of oxidative stress biomarkers with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Further, surrogate indexes of atherosclerosis such as intima-media thickness and aortic pulse wave veloci…

Analisi dei fattori di rischio dell'ipoparatiroidismo transitorio e definitivo nei pazienti sottoposti a tiroidectomia

Obiettivi. Con questa revisione della letteratura ci proponiamo di valutare quali sono i fattori che possono essere valutati nei pazienti da sottoporre a tiroidectomia ai fini di una migliore gestione preoperatoria e post-operatoria dell’ipoparatiroidismo transitorio e definitivo. Discussione. L’ipoparatiroidismo transitorio è una complicanza potenzialmente grave che include una vasta gamma di segni e sintomi che permane solo per poche settimane dopo l’intervento chirurgico. L’ipoparatiroidismo definitivo si verifica quando è necessario un trattamento medico per un periodo maggiore di 12 mesi. I fattori di rischio che ne possono influenzare l’insorgenza in seguito ad interventi di tiroidect…

The value of diagnostic ultrasound for detecting occult inguinal hernia in patients with groin pain

Aims: chronic groin pain caused by an occult hernia can be a difficult clinical diagnosis and may require additional investiga- tive modalities. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosing occult hernia in patients with recurrent inguinal pain and a negative clinical examination. Patients and methods: over a period of three years, a total of 76 patients were referred for ultrasound examination with clini- cally suspected occult inguinal hernia. Patients with positive US scans were offered surgery, while those with negative US findings were offered further imaging or other diagnostic tests. The ultrasound examination of the inguinal region was conducted …

A NEW WATER-SOLUBLE FLUORINATED POLYMER BASED ON A POLYASPARTAMIDE AND OXADIAZOLE UNITS AS A POTENTIAL ARTIFICIAL OXYGEN (O2) CARRIER

A case report of a difficult dissection of the iliac vessels conducted by means of the harmonic scalpel during a kidney transplantation

Background. The “difficult” preparation of iliac vessels in the kidney transplant recipient caused by a perivascular fibrosis with satellite lymphadenopathy is sometimes burdened by post-transplant complications (lymphocele, seroma and hematoma). Both iliac vascular adhesions and satellite lymphoadenopaty are often due to reiterate femoral cannulation aimed to hemodialysis. Patients and Methods: The case report concerns a 60 years old female uremic patient, on dialysis for about 4 years with perivascular fibrosis and pelvic lymphadenopathy caused by bilateral femoral artery catheterization. In the course of kidney transplant, preparation of the iliac vessels was performed by ultrasonic scal…

SCAFFOLD SINTETICO DI PHEA-PLA-PCL BIOCOMPATIBILE E BIOFUNZIONALE. STUDI PRELIMINARI SU MODELLO ANIMALE. NUOVE PROSPETTIVE NELLA CHIRURGIA RIGENERATIVA DELLE VIE BILIARI

Introduzione: L’ingegneria tissutale ha sviluppato polimeri sintetici biocompatibili e biofunzionali, capaci di fornire una struttura tridimensionale che supporti la crescita di nuovo tessuto autologo, mediante la migrazione di cellule del ricevente. Obiettivo del nostro studio è stato valutare la resistenza di uno scaffold di PHEA-PLA-PCL ai succhi biliari di un modello animale, per determinarne l’applicabilità nella chirurgia rigenerativa delle vie biliari (VB). Metodologia: Abbiamo utilizzato 10 conigli New Zealand (n=10 )di 1,5 kg di peso. Si è proceduto all’impianto di un innesto di circa 1,5 cm2 di scaffold polimerico, costituito da polimeri di PHEA-PLA-PCL, all’interno di una colecis…

An unexpected surprise at the end of a "quiet" cholecystectomy. A case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND: Anatomic unexpected variations in biliary tree may be discovered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. CASE REPORT: A 57-year-old man was admitted for abdominal pain, vomiting and mild jaundice. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a gallbladder containing multiple stones and biliary sludge. All pre-operative investigations showed no anatomical variations in extrahepatic biliary tree. During surgical intervention an accessory extrahepatic duct, connecting the IV segment of the liver to the fundus of gallbladder, was discovered. CONCLUSIONS: Pre-operative routine investigations for gall stones diseases may not reveal anatomic variations of biliary tree.

CCDC 633320: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 621722: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 633321: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 271045: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 630243: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 630242: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 653860: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 245638: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 279694: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 279693: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 749593: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 245639: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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CCDC 630241: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

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