Most current methods for the preparation of tissue spheroids require complex materials, involve tedious physical steps and are generally not scalable.We report a novel alternative, which is both inexpensive and up-scalable, to produce large quantities of viable human keratinocyte cell clusters (clusteroids).The method is based on a two-phase aqueou
Longitudinal changes in neuroophthalmological abnormalities in patients who underwent surgery for skull-base epidermoid cysts
Background: Even if current technologies are used in removal of a skull-base epidermoid cyst, the maintenance of function of the cranial nerves is still an important issue.Purpose: To assess changes in ophthalmological abnormalities after surgery for skull base epidermoid cysts.Material TopMale and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical r
The Role of Chitosan and Graphene Oxide in Bioactive and Antibacterial Properties of Acrylic Bone Cements
Acrylic bone cements (ABC) are widely used in orthopedics for joint fixation, antibiotic release, and bone defect filling, among others.However, most commercially available ABCs exhibit a lack of bioactivity and are susceptible to infection after implantation.These disadvantages CHANCA PIEDRA generate long-term loosening of the prosthesis, high mor
Emergence of Theileria species in ticks from free-ranging domestic animals in Raymond Mhlaba local municipality, South Africa
Ticks infestation and diseases associated with it, are becoming a major life threatening concern to wildlife, domesticated animals and human health in general.Besides causing skin damage, Stress ticks infestations have become a growing burden in food security and transmission of multiple pathogens.There is paucity of data on the occurrence of etiol
A case of spontaneous liver rupture and the role of imaging: from computed tomography to interventional treatment
Hepatic parenchymal rupture is CHANCA PIEDRA a rare but potentially fatal condition that can be caused by trauma, iatrogenic factors, spontaneous causes, etc.This case report describes the diagnostic and therapeutic steps employed in a patient with spontaneous hepatic parenchymal rupture.An older woman came to the emergency department with diffuse