Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity and the specificity of the ultrasound in predicting renal parenchyma laceration and perirenal hematoma in patients with abdominal blunt trauma with suspicion of renal trauma, as confirmed by operative findings in the explorative laparotomy.Material & methods: From March 2005 to March 2006, we found 28 patients

Whey diafiltration was carried out with a UF25-PAN Inline - Wheels Court polyacrylnitrilic membrane with 25 kDa molecular weight cut-off at volume reduction factors (VRF) VRF=2, VRF=4, VRF=6, VRF=8, VRF=10.The values of the principal components dry matter, protein, lactose and mineral substances in the retentates and permeate obtained were establis

Discussions regarding the conduct of scientific inquiry have existed throughout history.Questions of how to uncover the truth and achieve reliable and valid scientific conclusions, all under the umbrella of SALVE FOR CRACKED SKIN objectivity, have led the sciences to evolve in a systematic manner.Hitherto, the general leniency within this conversat

Objective: We elucidated active cortical areas and their time courses during simple calculation by using whole-scalp magnetoencephalography.Methods: Twelve healthy volunteers were asked to view meaningless figures (figure viewing) or digits (digit viewing) and add single digits (calculation).The magnetic signals of the brain were measured using a h

Background.Schwannomas are common, benign tumors of the sheath of peripheral nerves.Sciatic schwannomas are rare.PURPOSE: We report a case of a large sciatic schwannoma, emphasizing the role of nerve Double Oven Range preservation.Material & methods.A 54 years old female was admitted in our clinic for persistent right sciatalgia, and right L5 and S