Pheochromocytomas rarely produce dopamine as the only catecholamine. Two cases are
reported here, and a review of the literature was conducted. Unlike norepinephrine-and …

Background Hybrid aortic arch surgery has evolved to include several technical variations,
with most including an off-label use of a conventional thoracic endograft. We describe the …

Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. is an epiphytic lichen common to temperate deciduous forests
where it copes with large changes in temperature and light levels through repeated annual …

Background Both acute myocardial ischemia and reperfusion contribute to cardiomyocyte
death in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The final infarct size is the principal …

The Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky), was recently
introduced to the USA and has the potential to destroy many urban and forest trees. I compared …

Foi realizado um estudo seccional de campo do tipo "caso controle" sobre a morbilidade da
doença de Chagas em quatro áreas endêmicas no Brasil, duas no Estado de Minas Gerais, …

Objectives: To develop a prototype decision aid used to assist ulcerative colitis patients
when deciding between ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) and ileostomy. Methods: Three …

Aneurysms of the distal aortic arch and proximal descending thoracic aorta remain challenging
to treat. Whereas thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with arch debranching has …

Calcinosis cutis (also known as calciphylaxis), the progressive deposition of calcium in the
skin and small blood vessels with associated thrombosis and necrosis, is a rare and life-…

Natural UVB levels are increasing in aquatic habitats. Three potential molecular targets of
UVB in cyanobacteria are the abundant, light harvesting pigment-protein phycocyanin …