The discovery of an isolated juvenile tooth of an extinct lamnid shark Cosmopolitodus hastalis (Agassiz, 1843) from the Duho Formation (middle Miocene), Pohang City, South Korea.This tooth is approximately 11 mm in crown height, suggesting a juvenile affinity of an individual this tooth originated.In life, the shark is estimated to Lunch Napkins ha
How Long Do Implanted Triclosan Sutures Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus in Surgical Conditions? A Pharmacological Model
(1) Background: Sutures with triclosan (TS) are used to reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSI), but most clinical trials are inconclusive.The traceability of SSI risk to antimicrobial activity in operated tissues is needed.(2) Objectives: This study aimed to predict triclosan antistaphylococcal activity in operated tissues.(3) Lunch Napk
The Oral Post-Treatment Effect of Hydroethanolic Extract of Origanum Vulgare on Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Gentamicin in Rats
Background and Aim Gentamicin antibiotic has some side effects such as nephrotoxicity.The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-treatment effects of using hydroethanolic extract of Origanum Vulgare (OV) on nephrotoxicity caused by gentamicin.Methods & Materials In this study, 32 male Wistar rats were divided into four groups of control (n=8),
Novel Technologies Based on Supercritical Fluids for the Encapsulation of Food Grade Bioactive Compounds
In recent years, the demand for nutritive, functional and healthy foods has increased.This trend has induced the food industry to investigate novel technologies able to produce ingredients with enhanced functional and physicochemical properties.Among these technologies, one of the most promising is the encapsulation based on supercritical fluids.Th
Relationship of pre-hospital clinical status with behavior of intracranial pressure and outcomes in pediatric patients with severe head trauma.
Introduction: The prehospital phase of the management of pediatric severe traumatic brain injury may have a direct influence on the results.Objective: To evaluate the influence of prehospital watersports variables on intracranial pressure and the results in pediatric patients with severe TBI.Method: A descriptive study of 41 pediatric patients who