Sciadonic acid (SCA; Δ5,11,14-20:3), a non-methylene-interrupted polyunsaturated fatty acid (NMIFA), can substitute for arachidonic acid (AA) and reduce prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis in macrophages. However, little is known about how SCA exerts its anti-inflammatory effects. The objectives of
BACKGROUND
The outcome of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support is reported to be associated with proinflammatory cytokines. We investigated the effect of LVAD support on renal function and the resultant cytokine induction.
METHODS
A prospective experimental study was performed using 15
OBJECTIVE
Revision internal fixation for femoral-neck nonunion is a challenging procedure. Treatment options are osteotomy, osteosynthesis using various implants and grafting techniques (muscle pedicle, vascularised or nonvascularised fibular graft) or arthroplasty. The objective of this article is
UNASSIGNED
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage is the procedure of choice for pancreatic fluid collection (PFC) management. Recently developed lumen-apposing fully covered self-expandable metal stents (LAMSs) may facilitate drainage, especially of necrotic and complex PFCs.
UNASSIGNED
To
The most complete medicinal herbs database backed by science
Works in 55 languages
Herbal cures backed by science
Herbs recognition by image
Interactive GPS map - tag herbs on location (coming soon)
Read scientific publications related to your search
Search medicinal herbs by their effects
Organize your interests and stay up do date with the news research, clinical trials and patents
Type a symptom or a disease and read about herbs that might help, type a herb and see diseases and symptoms it is used against. *All information is based on published scientific research