The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to measure imaging utilization rates and the negative appendectomy rate (NAR) in metropolitan Seoul, Korea. The study included 2321 adolescents and adults (≥ 15 yr; median [interquartile range] age, 37 [27-50] yr; 46.7% female) undergoing appendectomy in 2011 at eight tertiary and three secondary hospitals. Imaging utilization rate was 99.7% (95% co...

Hesperidin (HSP) and naringin (NAR), flavanones rich in citrus fruits, support skeletal integrity in adult and aging rodent models. This study determined whether maternal consumption of HSP and NAR favorably programs bone development, resulting in higher bone mineral density (BMD) and greater structure and biomechanical strength (i.e., peak load) in female offspring. Female CD-1 mice were fed a...

Naratriptan (NAR) is currently used for the management of migraine as the hydrochloride salt (NAR.HCl) and is administered as an oral tablet. This work evaluates the feasibility of buccal delivery of NAR in order to ensure faster onset of action and avoid the side-effects associated with conventional oral formulations. We hypothesized that the unionized form of NAR would permeate buccal tissue ...

Abstract Introduction Appendectomy is associated with complications and negative appendicectomy. We evaluated the rate predictors of NAR in a cohort. Method Patients' data who underwent emergency appendicectomies over year was analysed. A definition NA; absence inflammatory cells appendix. The calculated using (NAR-SDC) (NAR-STC). Leucocytosis total WBC >11000/mm3, elevated CPR >5...

BACKGROUND Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is present in eosinophil granules. It has been associated with eosinophil-associated disorders. OBJECTIVE We compared serum ECP levels in allergic and non-allergic rhinitis patients and evaluated the association with the eosinophil count and the total IgE level. METHOD We retrospectively reviewed medical records and categorized enrolled patients ...

Abstract Introduction Negative appendicectomy (NA) is still a major issue following appendicectomy. We evaluated the rate and predictors of negative in cohort. Patients Methods Data patients who underwent emergency appendicectomies over year was collected analysed. The absence inflammation and/or other significant pathology appendix considered by standard definition. A stricter definition NA in...

Grafting of [W([triple bond]NAr)(=CHtBu)(2,5-Me(2)NC(4)H(2))(2)] on a silica partially dehydroxylated at 700 degrees C (SiO(2- (700))) generates the corresponding monosiloxy complex [([triple bond]SiO)W([triple bond]NAr)(=CHtBu)(2,5-Me(2)NC(4)H(2))] as the major species (approximately 90%) along with [([triple bond]SiO)W([triple bond]NAr)(CH(2)tBu)(2,5-Me(2)NC(4)H(2))(2)], according to mass bal...

As Array Express and other repositories of genome-wide experiments are reaching a mature size, it is becoming more meaningful to search for related experiments given a particular study. José introduced a model-based approach that allows for the search to be based upon actual measurement data instead of textual annotations. The method extracts information about the biological processes different...

For the ninth year running, NAR and Oxford Journals have provided sponsorship and awarded travel bursaries and prizes to students in recognition of their outstanding achievements. This year, sponsorship and prizes were given at 13 different meetings. A list of the awards is presented below. Our warm congratulations go to the prize winners. Travel Sponsorship IS3NA XXI: International Round Table...