Niger J Clin Pract
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Comparison of post-mortem vitreous fluid and blood glucose levels in diabetes-induced rabbit models.
Diabetes is a common systemic disease in the world. Acute complications of diabetes may cause sudden unexpected deaths. Analysis done in vitreous fluid which is more protected and less contaminated by bacteria comparing to blood will produce more accurate results. ⋯ It can be clearly seen that vitreous fluid samples should be taken in judicial cases with sudden unexpected deaths like diabetes. This will contribute to identification cause of death.
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Localized infection of the extraction socket can compromise bone quality and quantity within the socket and bone support for the adjacent dentition. These events can preclude immediate rehabilitative interventions, such as implant placement, and increase the technical sensitivity of guided bone regeneration procedures for successful tissue and bone gain. The use of local scaffolds containing effective antimicrobial agents may suppress local infection and facilitate the regenerative process related to the introduced bone graft particles and barrier collagen membrane. In this case report, pre-medicated collagen sponges containing chlorhexidine and metronidazole were used in conjunction with a bone graft and collagen membrane for guided tissue and bone regeneration, which was followed by delayed implant placement with 2 years of follow-up evaluations.
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The leaves of Origanum are widely used in herbal medicine hence of having many beneficial ingredients, one of these important compounds is Carvacrol. The inhibitory effect of Carvacrol was the core of this study by applying different kinds of stimulants to smooth muscles in the wall of thoracic aorta in rats. ⋯ The addition of Carvacrol in the experimental rats showed an increase in the thickness of tunica media as evident by the number of smooth muscle layers and laminae of elastic fibers. It was found that Carvacrol reduced the vascular smooth muscle contractility in the rat thoracic aorta. The mechanism of action is presumed to be achieved through interfering with the mobilization of both intracellular and extracellular Ca2+ through different receptors. Furthermore, it might be suggested that Carvacrol in high doses stimulates smooth muscles in the wall of aorta leading to an increase in the thickness of tunica media layer.
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Review Case Reports
Rupture of a non sinus of Valsalva aneurysm during pregnancy: Case report and review of literatures.
Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms during pregnancy is rare and presents a threat both to the mother and the fetus. We report a case of ruptured nonsinus of Valsalva aneurysms in a 26-year-old woman diagnosed at 32+4 weeks of gestation. ⋯ A successful surgical correction of the ruptured aneurysm under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was performed with patch repair after 13 days. A multidisciplinary approach with respect to the pregnant patient's diagnosis, indications, and timing of surgery is necessary in ensuring the best possible outcomes for both the mother and the child.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Analgesic effect of erector spinae plane block after cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial.
Ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block is also a technique for providing analgesia after a cesarean section. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided bilateral ESP provided adequate postoperative analgesia and significantly decreased postoperative fentanyl consumption in patients having cesarean section. Also, it has a longer analgesia time than the control group, and it has been shown to delay the first analgesic requirement.