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Sciadonic acid (SCA; Δ5,11,14-20:3), a non-methylene-interrupted polyunsaturated fatty acid (NMIFA), can substitute for arachidonic acid (AA) and reduce prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis in macrophages. However, little is known about how SCA exerts its anti-inflammatory effects. The objectives of
BACKGROUND
The outcome of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support is reported to be associated with proinflammatory cytokines. We investigated the effect of LVAD support on renal function and the resultant cytokine induction.
METHODS
A prospective experimental study was performed using 15
OBJECTIVE
Revision internal fixation for femoral-neck nonunion is a challenging procedure. Treatment options are osteotomy, osteosynthesis using various implants and grafting techniques (muscle pedicle, vascularised or nonvascularised fibular graft) or arthroplasty. The objective of this article is
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage is the procedure of choice for pancreatic fluid collection (PFC) management. Recently developed lumen-apposing fully covered self-expandable metal stents (LAMSs) may facilitate drainage, especially of necrotic and complex PFCs.
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