Evidence has indicated that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) harvested with the Reamer/Irrigator/Aspirator (RIA) procedure exhibited an improved osteogenic differentiation capability compared with MSCs obtained by bone marrow aspiration from the iliac crest. In the present study, we hypothesized that the harvest procedure indeed influences the osteogenic activity of human MSCs more than the tissue...

The Hawaiian Drosophilidae contains approximately 1000 species, placed in species groups and subgroups based largely on secondary sexual modifications to wings, forelegs and mouthparts. Members of the spoon tarsus subgroup possess a cup-shaped structure on the foretarsi of males. Eight of the twelve species in this subgroup are found only on the Big Island of Hawaii, suggesting that they have d...

INTRODUCTION The presentation of ingested foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal system is common in the emergency setting. The majority responds to conservative management and passes spontaneously; however, giant foreign bodies pose a management difficulty. We report a peculiar case of a giant foreign body (spoon) that presented very late after ingestion and the management of this presentation...

Background: The nails of hands and feet are involved in the course of many dermatoses and some systemic diseases. They may have diagnostic or prognostic value in some diseases. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate nail lesions in patients referred to Dermatology Department of Sina Hospital in Hamadan from April 1999 to April 2000. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional des...

OBJECTIVE The impact of different weaning methods on food preferences and body mass index (BMI) in early childhood is not known. Here, we examine if weaning method-baby-led weaning versus traditional spoon feeding-influences food preferences and health-related outcomes. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Parents (n=155) recruited through the Nottingham Toddler laboratory and relevant internet s...

To cite: Oncel M, Sunam GS, Ozbek S. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013201170 DESCRIPTION Case one: A 76-year-old man, who underwent a total laryngectomy 6 years ago for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, was admitted to emergency department as a result of aspiration of a tea spoon through the tracheostomy canula. He was in a habit of cleanin...