Introduction.Infective endocarditis is relatively rare in pediatric population, but can result in significant morbidity and mortality.Children with bicuspid aortic VITAMIN C CRYSTALS valve are at higher risk of developing infective endocarditis as compared to the general population.Our objective is to emphasize the importance of rapid diagnosis and
Aspergillus fumigatus plays a major role in pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis.The most common A.fumigatus diseases are those based on immune-mediated response to A.fumigatus antigens; including allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA).In this condition; the presence of A.fumigatus in the lower respiratory tract triggers
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears are often associated with severe functional impairment and disabling pain.One viable treatment option is a latissimus dorsi tendon transfer.We propose an all-arthroscopic technique that we believe avoids insult to the deltoid musculature while reducing morbidity from open harvest of the tendon.The operation is
Abstract Patients with morbid obesity frequently present non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) associated with pro-atherogenic alterations.Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective treatment for weight reduction, and for the remission of hepatic alterations.Using 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR)