Arch Iran Med
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We aimed herein to assess demographic, etiological, and clinical characteristics of patients presenting to our hospital's emergency department with acute poisoning. ⋯ The majority of poisonings were with prescription drugs, for suicidal purposes, in young age group, and in females. In our study, the three most common agents causing poisoning were antidepressants, analgesics, and other psychotropic substances.
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Previous research has demonstrated diabetic-induced axonal transport deficits. However, the mechanism of axonal transport impairment induced by diabetes is poorly understood. Kinesin motor proteins have been shown to transport various cargos along highly polarized neurons. In the present study, we investigated the effect of regular treadmill exercise on KIF5B and Sunday Driver (SYD) mRNA levels in sensory and motor parts of spinal cord and KIF5B content in sciatic nerves of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. ⋯ Our results suggest that diabetes seems to change spinal cord KIF5B and SYD mRNA and sciatic nerves KIF5B content and exercise training modifies it, which may be attributable to the training-induced decreased hyperglycemia.
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As a polypoid form of capillary hemangioma, lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) most commonly occurs on the cutaneous and mucosal surfaces and is frequently benign in children. Tracheal LCH is a rare benign tumor in adults, with hemoptysis being one of the most serious forms of presentation. ⋯ We present a case of tracheal LCH and describe its features on computed tomography, pathology, and differential diagnosis. A review of the relevant literature is also provided.