Preoperative Low-Density Lipoprotein Apheresis for Preventing Recurrence of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis after Kidney Transplantation by Akihito Sannomiya, Toru Murakami, Ichiro Koyama, Kosaku Nitta, Ichiro Nakajima, Shohei Fuchinoue

“…Additional LDL apheresis was performed once in one patient with mild proteinuria after transplantation. The renal graft survived in all patients and there was no evidence of recurrent FSGS. …”
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The role of interleukin-17 in inflammation-related cancers by Xingru Zhang, Xingru Zhang, Bangjie Li, Tian Lan, Tian Lan, Conner Chiari, Xiaoyang Ye, Kepeng Wang, Ju Chen

“…Conversely, IL-17 has been shown to exhibit antitumor immunity in several models of grafted subcutaneous tumors. Additionally, dynamic changes in the microbiome can influence the secretion of IL-17, thereby affecting tumor development. …”
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Usefulness of Low-Dose Splenic Irradiation prior to Reduced-Intensity Conditioning Regimen for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Elderly Patients with Myelofibrosis by Etsuko Matsubara, Jun Yamanouchi, Riko Kitazawa, Taichi Azuma, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Takaaki Hato, Masaki Yasukawa

“…The presence of splenomegaly has been reported as a risk factor for graft failure, delayed engraftment, and poor survival. …”
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Short-Time Intermittent Preexposure of Living Human Donors to Hyperoxia Improves Renal Function in Early Posttransplant Period: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Kamran Montazeri, Mohammadali Vakily, Azim Honarmand, Parviz Kashefi, Mohammadreza Safavi, Shahram Taheri, Bahram Rasoulian

“…After kidney transplantation, urine output, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, need to additional diuretics (NTADs) in the first 24 hours after transplantation, delayed graft function (DGF), the creatinine clearance (CrCL) on 10th day, and duration of hospital stay from the first posttransplant day till normalization of renal function was recorded and compared in two groups. …”
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Details of Walker 256 carcinosarcoma growth in Brattleboro and ISIAH lines of rats by I. I. Khegay

“…It has been found that there are only two types of growth dynamics of grafted tumor. In the rats of the inbred Brattleboro line and in the didi homozygotes, which were segregated from analytical mating (ISIAH × Brattleboro) F1 × Brattleboro, tumor began to regress and diminished until absolute disappearance after some initial growing. …”
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Effect on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Random Copolymer Polypropylene/Microcrystalline Cellulose Composites Using T-ZnOw as an Additive by Dan Cheng, Xiucheng Zhang, Siyu Wang, Lihua Liu

“…Four-needle zinc oxide whisker (T-ZnOw) incorporated into microcrystalline cellulose/maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene/random copolymer polypropylene (MCC/PP-g-MA/rPP) composite was prepared by melt blending. 5 wt% PP-g-MA was used as a coupling agent to improve the interfacial compatibility between fillers and rPP. …”
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Oral Crest Lengthening for Increasing Removable Denture Retention by Means of CO2 Laser by Samir Nammour, Elie Gerges, Rima Bou Tayeh, Toni Zeinoun

“…No sutures were made and bloodless wounds healed in second intention without grafts. Results pointed out the efficiency of the procedure using CO2 laser. …”
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Medial Plantar Artery Flap for Soft Tissue Coverage of Heel Defect: A Case Report by Ramadhani Hengki Wijaya, Achmad Fachrizal

“…The flap was then carefully transferred to the wounded area and sutured appropriately. A skin graft harvested from the ipsilateral femoral region was used to cover the donor site. …”
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Ecological and Specific Evidence-Based Safe Return To Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction In Soccer Players: A New International Paradigm by Florian Forelli, Nicolas Le Coroller, Maxime Gaspar, Geoffrey Memain, Georgios Kakavas, Nicholas Miraglia, Patrice Marine, Pascal Maille, Timothy E Hewett, Alexandre JM Rambaud

“…One should identify high risk players under two conditions: Clinical analyses commonly include assessments such as isokinetic testing, functional tests (hop tests, vertical force-velocity, profile), running, clinical assessments (range of motion and graft laxity), proprioception and balance (Star Excursion Balance Test modified, Y-Balance, stabilometry) and psychological parameters (kinesophobia, quality of life and fear of re-injury). …”
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Vascular access on YouTube: Navigating the stream of information for hemodialysis patients by Alp Yildirim, Muhammed Sefa Saglam, Serkan Mola, Ali Baran Budak

“…Treatment options include renal transplant, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis, with hemodialysis being the most common, necessitating suitable vascular access like arteriovenous fistula (AVF), graft, or catheter. This study aims to analyze the quality of YouTube videos on vascular access for hemodialysis, using the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) as a benchmark and employing JAMA, Global Quality, and DISCERN scores. …”
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De Novo Onset of Myasthenia Gravis after Kidney Transplantation by Aaron de Souza, Rajesh Raj

“…Three months after transplant she presented with progressive weakness and fatigability, finally needing a wheelchair to mobilise. Graft function was stable. Examination revealed patchy limb weakness, worsening on repeated exercise. …”
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Effects of Filled Nano-Al2O3 and Its Contents on Friction and Wear Properties of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber by Xinyang Tan, Zenghui Liu

“…ATR–FTIR results show that mechanism of the nano-Al2O3 reinforcing HNBR for wear resistance is due to the graft reaction between the modified nano-Al2O3 and HNBR to form cross-linking networks around the Al2O3 nanoparticles, and self-polymerization of unsaturated groups on the surface of the nano-Al2O3 to form interpenetrating polymer networks with the HNBR molecular main chains.…”
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Prevalence, Spectrum, and Outcomes of Single Coronary Artery Detected on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) by Rashid Al Umairi, Maryam Al-khouri

“…Two patients had coronary artery bypass graft. No major adverse cardiac events were reported over a mean follow-up of 25.3 months. …”
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Long-Term Outcomes of Osteochondral Allograft with Osteogenic Protein-1 Augmentation: A Twelve-Year Follow-Up by Eric Assid, Andrew Renshaw, Mawadah Samad, Richard Tupler, Deryk Jones

“…Due to subsequent ACL reconstruction for two years and medial meniscal repair four years following OCA transplantation, we were able to arthroscopically evaluate graft status at short- and intermediate-term follow-ups. …”
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An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients by Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley

“…Predictors of UQC for EVAR were: presence of iliac aneurysm(s), coronary artery bypass graft surgery or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty within the past 5 years, ejection fraction ≤30%, absence of beta blockers, creatinine ≥1.5mg/dL, and current use of tobacco (area under ROC = 0.784). …”
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Pest categorisation of Morganella longispina by EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Antonio Vicent Civera, Paula Baptista, Anna Berlin, Elisavet Chatzivassiliou, Jaime Cubero, Nik Cunniffe, Eduardo de laPeña, Nicolas Desneux, Francesco Di Serio, Anna Filipiak, Paolo Gonthier, Beata Hasiów‐Jaroszewska, Hervé Jactel, Blanca B. Landa, Lara Maistrello, David Makowski, Panagiotis Milonas, Nikos Papadopoulos, Roel Potting, Hanna Susi, Dirk Jan van derGaag, Alex Gobbi, Virag Kertesz, Andrea Maiorano, Spyridon Antonatos, Dimitrios Papachristos, Oresteia Sfyra

“…Abstract Following the commodity risk assessment of Acer palmatum plants grafted on Acer davidii from China, in which Morganella longispina (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) was identified as a pest of possible concern, the European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to conduct a pest categorisation of M. longispina for the territory of the European Union (EU). …”
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The Utility of Routine Ultrasound Imaging after Elective Transplant Ureteric Stent Removal by Bibek Das, Dorian Hobday, Jonathon Olsburgh, Chris Callaghan

“…We evaluated whether routine poststent removal graft ultrasonography (PSRGU) was useful in detecting MUCs before they became clinically or biochemically apparent. …”
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MRI findings one year post-radio frequency ablation for chronic Achilles tendonosis: A case report by Claudia Radek-Ziffra, DPM, Howard A. Stone, DPM, FACFAS

“…Open surgical debridement of the damaged areas of the Achilles tendon with or without tissue graft and tendon transfers has been the standard of care for many years. …”
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Establishment of subcutaneous transplantation platform for delivering induced pluripotent stem cell-derived insulin-producing cells. by Hong Thuan Tran, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Irma Padeta, Saranyou Oontawee, Steven Dwi Purbantoro, Anatcha Thongsit, Parkpoom Siriarchavatana, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Hiroshi Egusa, Thanaphum Osathanon, Chenphop Sawangmake

“…The in vivo testing confirmed the safety and efficiency of the platform along with less inflammatory response which may help minimize tissue reaction and graft rejection. Further preliminary in vivo testing on subcutaneous IPC-bead transplantation in an induced type I diabetic mouse model showed beneficial trends on blood glucose control and survival rate sustainability of diabetic mice. …”
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Patterns of Hemodialysis Catheter Dysfunction Defined According to National Kidney Foundation Guidelines As Blood Flow <300 mL/min by Robert I. Griffiths, Britt B. Newsome, Geoffrey A. Block, Robert J. Herbert, Mark D. Danese

“…Patients were included if they received at least eight weeks of hemodialysis exclusively through a catheter between 08/04 and 12/06, and catheter hemodialysis was the first treatment modality following diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (first access), or it immediately followed at least one 30-day period of dialysis exclusively through a fistula or graft (replacement access). Actual BFR <300 mL/min despite a planned BFR ≥300 mL/min defined catheter dysfunction during each dialysis session. …”
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