INTRODUCTION: To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of complete
intracorporeal robotic-assisted laparoscopic augmentation ileocystoplasty and Mitrofanoff …

Background The role of pulsatile perfusion (PP) across different cold ischemic times (CIT)
within different donor groups is unclear. This study examined the association of PP with …

PURPOSE To determine the maximum-tolerable dose (MTD) of fluorouracil (5FU) when
given with fixed doses of leucovorin and irinotecan (CPT-11), to define the dose-limiting …

Failed meniscal healing may lead to degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee. Healing is thought
to be dependent upon an adequate blood supply, yet “normal” vascular changes during …

During oropharyngeal candidiasis, Candida albicans activates the epidermal growth factor
receptor (EGFR), which induces oral epithelial cells to endocytose the fungus and synthesize …

Entomopathogenic nematodes are widespread in nature and commonly used in the biological
control of insect pests. However, we understand little about how these organisms disperse…

Background: While living kidney donation is considered safe in healthy individuals, perioperative
complications can occur due to several factors. Objective: We explored associations …

Background: The frequency and complexity of spinal surgery performed in an ambulatory
surgery center (ASC) is increasing. However, safety and efficacy data of most spinal …

The mechanism of pyrrole formation between a 4-ketoaldehyde, such as 4-oxohexanal (4),
and a primary amine is examined. In organic solvents 4 readily formed the imine 6 that …

Objectives: Using a cadaveric 3-part fracture model and cyclic loading protocol, our study
objectives were to quantify the stabilizing effect of tension-reducing rotator cuff sutures in terms …