Forty-six patients with bullous emphysema were operated on. Respiratory function was investigated before and immediately after surgery, and during the follow-up to five years. The larger the volume of the bullae, the less disturbances of lung function caused by their removal immediately after operation. Respiratory function improved significantly during the long-term follow-up after removal of ...

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is parasitic infestation characterized by the development of cyst as a consequence parasitization humans larval stages cestode Echinococcus granulosus. We present case 66 years old man who presented with history dry cough, mild fever and occasional shortness breath for 1 year, which was gradually progressive no chest pain or weight loss. Chest x-ray revealed well-circ...

An opaque mutation was identified that reduces gamma-zein synthesis in maize endosperm. The mutation, opaque-15, causes a 2- to 3-fold reduction in gamma-zein mRNA and protein synthesis and reduces the proportion of the 27-kDa gamma-zein A gene transcript. Although the protein bodies in opaque-15 are similar in size and morphology compared to wild type, there are fewer of them in developing end...

This paper reports that the opaque and white phenotypes of Candida albicans constitute a true high-frequency reversible transition system. The rDNA restriction fragment and orthogonal field alternating gel electrophoresis profiles of opaque and white phenotypes are indistinguishable, and a genetic marker introduced into a white strain is present in all opaque derivatives of this strain. Opaque ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a developmental defect of the diaphragm that allows herniation abdominal contents into thoracic cavity. It usually diagnosed in neonatal period. Late presenting cases are uncommon and difficult to diagnose, due their rarity diversity semiology, with clinical presentation overlapping other more frequent pathologies. We report case 14-month-old male, history sev...

Every year, fee awards enable millions of people to obtain access to justice and strengthen the deterrent effect of the law by motivating lawyers to handle class actions. But little research exists on why judges award the amounts they do or whether they size fee awards correctly. The process remains a black box. Through a detailed study of 431 securities class actions that settled in federal di...

A high risk for the development of diffuse pleural mesothelioma is known to exist in various occupational settings associated with the use of asbestos.' Although a serious hazard has been recognised among asbestos miners, millers, and shipyard workers, recent evidence suggests that a high risk of mesothelioma may exist among occupational groups previously thought to be at low risk for developin...

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe and effective treatment for renal stones and is the first-line treatment modality for stone burdens greater than 20mm. Respiratory complications during PCNL are generally associated with surgical technique leading to violation of the lung pleura. However, complications related to repositioning after intubation are still possible. Here, we describe a...