POTENTIAL OF ALOE VERA GEL AS AN ALTERNATIVE INDUCTOR IN PLATELET AGGREGATION TEST by Gela Setya Ayu Putri, Andri Sukeksi

“…This research started with the preparation of fresh Aloe vera to obtain Aloe vera gel. Then, venous blood was taken from 16 participants for platelet aggregation test. …”
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Hyperechoic papillary muscle: A sign of ALCAPA in the presence of left-to-right shunts by Thanigai Arasu, T Komal, Krishnan Ganapathy Subramaniam, Dhruva Sharma, N. Srinath Reddy

“…ALCAPA can be missed in the presence of significant left-to-right shunts, which increases the pulmonary artery (PA) pressures and the oxygenation of pulmonary arterial blood. We present one such case with large ASD and PDA, with normal LV function and no mitral regurgitation, with the only indicator being hyperechoic papillary muscles.…”
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Long-Term Followup after Electrocautery Transurethral Resection of the Prostate for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by F. Kallenberg, T. A. Hossack, H. H. Woo

“…Early complication rates were low, with no blood transfusions, TUR syndrome, or deaths occurring. …”
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Mitochondrial DNA: A New Predictor of Diabetic Kidney Disease by Yajing Huang, Jingwei Chi, Fanxiang Wei, Yue Zhou, Yihai Cao, Yangang Wang

“…Existing evidence indicates that changes in mtDNA copy number in blood and urine reflect mitochondrial dysfunction and the severity of DKD. …”
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Frugal method for extracting DNA from saliva suitable for low-budget labs and usable in PCR assays by Kamar Shayah, Joseph Shenekji, Lana Karnoub, Sana Wohbeh, Hagar Hamsho

“…Blood is the preferred source of DNA as it yields large quantities of high-quality DNA. …”
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Estimation of Undiagnosed Diabetes and Pre-diabetes in People 45–75 Years in Two Blocks of Himachal Pradesh, India: A Cross-sectional Study by Ashok Bhardwaj, Sanjay Kumar, Mitasha Singh, Chirag Goel

“…Diabetes and pre-diabetes prevalence was calculated using fasting blood glucose (FBS), OGTT, and HbA1c criteria of the World Health Organization individually. …”
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Effects of Microtubule Stabilization by Epothilone B Depend on the Type and Age of Neurons by Eun-Hae Jang, Aeri Sim, Sun-Kyoung Im, Eun-Mi Hur

“…Several studies have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of applying microtubule- (MT-) stabilizing agents (MSAs) that cross the blood-brain barrier to promote axon regeneration and prevent axonal dystrophy in rodent models of spinal cord injury and neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Use of an Endobronchial Blocker and Selective Lung Ventilation to Aid Surgical Removal of a Lung Lobe Abscess in a Dog by Carl Bradbrook, Louise Clark, Martina Mosing

“…This technique is challenging to perform in the dog. Arterial blood gas analysis should be performed to allow adequate monitoring of ventilation.…”
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Laser Photobiomodulation for a Complex Patient with Severe Hydroxyurea-Induced Oral Ulcerations by Marco Cabras, Adriana Cafaro, Alessio Gambino, Roberto Broccoletti, Ercole Romagnoli, Davide Marina, Paolo G. Arduino

“…Patients affected by polycythemia vera (PV), a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by an elevated red blood cell mass, are at high risk of vascular and thrombotic complications. …”
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Nitric Oxide and Prostaglandins Potentiate the Liver Regeneration Cascade by Jodi M Schoen Smith, W Wayne Lautt

“…Recent experimental evidence supports the hypothesis that nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandins (PGs), released secondary to an increase in the blood flow-to-liver mass ratio following two-thirds partial hepatectomy (PHx), work synergistically to trigger liver regeneration. …”
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Minimal state models for ionic channels involved in glucagon secretion by Virginia González-Vélez, Amparo Gil, Iván Quesada

“…This hormone along with insulin, preserves blood glucose levels within a physiological range. …”
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Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Exosomes Improve Fat Graft Survival by Promoting Prolipogenetic Abilities through Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway by Kexin Chen, Jiachao Xiong, Sha Xu, Minliang Wu, Chunyu Xue, Minjuan Wu, Chuan Lv, Yuchong Wang

“…Adipose tissue has poor tolerant to ischemia, so the transplanted adipose tissue needs to rebuild blood supply at an early stage in order to survive stably. …”
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Neuroinvasive Infection from O117:K52:H-Escherichia coli following Acute Pyelonephritis by H. Cromlin, H. Rodriguez-Villalobos, A. Deplano, T. Duprez, P. Hantson

“…As a late complication in the neurosurgical ward (day 39), she developed fever, alteration of consciousness, and shock, leading to the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The culture of blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and urine grew positive for a multisensitive E. coli. …”
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Effect of jogging and core training after supramaximal exercise on recovery by Burak Cılhoroz, Menderes Kabadayı, Murat Elıoz, Pelin Akyol, Tulin Akman

“…Resting Heart Rate (HR) and blood lactic acid (LA) values of subjects were measured and then they performed WSE. …”
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Transplantable Subcutaneous Hepatoma 22a Affects Functional Activity of Resident Tissue Macrophages in Periphery by Ekaterina P. Kisseleva, Andrei V. Krylov, Olga I. Stepanova, Victoria I. Lioudyno

“…Tumors spontaneously develop central necroses due to inadequate blood supply. Recent data indicate that dead cells and their products are immunogenic to the host. …”
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Efficacy of garlic and cinnamon as an alternative to chemotherapeutic agents in controlling Saprolegnia infection in Nile tilapia by Salah M. Aly, Mohamed A. Elatta, Asmaa A. Nasr, Mohamed Fathi

“…The findings indicated that the inclusion of garlic and cinnamon to the fish's diet enhanced their immune response and various blood parameters. Specifically, group 4, treated with 1.5% garlic, demonstrated superior outcomes compared to group 5, which received 2% garlic treatment. …”
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Thermal strain and fluid balance during a 72-km military route march in a field setting by Beng Hoong Poon, Suriya Prakaash, Ya Shi Teo, Priscilla Weiping Fan, Jason Kai Wei Lee

“…Fluid and food intake and output were monitored for the duration of the march. Blood samples were taken one day before the march (pre-march), immediately after the march (Post 1) and on the 15th day after the march to ascertain recovery (Post 2) to assess fluid and electrolyte profiles. …”
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The Status of Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention in Nevada, USA by Anne M. Rothweiler, Elena E. Cabb, Shawn L. Gerstenberger

“…Due to several factors, such as lack of funding and lack of blood lead reporting, little information exists regarding the occurrence of childhood lead poisoning and the prevalence of potential exposure sources in the state of Nevada. …”
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Effect of Social Factors and the Natural Environment on the Etiology and Pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus by Guangtong Dong, Lianlian Qu, Xuefeng Gong, Bing Pang, Weitian Yan, Junping Wei

“…Poor lifestyle may lead to increased insulin resistance and promote DM development. Improvements in blood glucose control can be achieved through nonenvironmental and behavioral interventions.…”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Antidiabetic Effects of Different Parts of Cassia fistula Linn, a Southeast Asian Plant by John Wilking Einstein, Mustafa Mohd Rais, Mustafa Ali Mohd

“…Biochemical parameters like blood glucose, insulin, glycosylated hemoglobin, lipid profile, and serum marker enzymes were determined. …”
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