edema/inflammation

Sclareol (1) is a natural fragrance compound used widely in the cosmetic and food industries. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages and the λ-carrageenan-induced edema mouse paw model were applied to examine the anti-inflammatory potential of 1 and its possible molecular

Background and Purpose: Diabetes mellitus increases stroke incidence and mortality and hampers functional recovery after stroke. Fingolimod has been shown to improve neurofunctional recovery and reduce brain infarction after ischemic injury in mice without comorbidities. In this work, we

OBJECTIVE Collagen-binding integrins may be involved in controlling interstitial fluid pressure (Pif), transcapillary fluid flux, and tissue fluid volume. Our aim was to explore whether the newly discovered collagen binding alpha11beta1 integrin has a mechanistic role in inflammatory edema

Experiments on rats have shown that administration of furosemide, dichlothiazide and etacrinic acid (50 mg/kg intraperitoneally) reduced the development of experimental inflammatory edema caused by subplantar administration of 0.1 ml of 6% dextran or 10% ovalbumin. The antiedematous effect of the

Brain edema is one of the most frequent and serious complications of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), but its underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. In order to understand whether inflammatory mediators released from the blood after cerebral hemorrhage plays a role in brain edema, we

Acute inflammatory edema of the uvula (uvulitis) is a relatively rare cause of upper airway distress or obstruction. The authors present a case report of a 37-year-old man who developed an acute cellulitis and edema of the uvula with upper airway distress, which was managed by an emergency

The aim of this article is to furnish a brief review of the role played by neurokinins in the inflammatory process. Further attention is given to the mechanisms, as well as to the receptor subtypes involved in neurokinin-mediated inflammation, in an attempt to clarify the participation of

OBJECTIVE To determine the role of pars plana vitrectomy in patients with intraocular inflammation-related cystoid macular edema that is unresponsive to corticosteroids. METHODS Eleven eyes of nine patients underwent a standard three-port pars plana vitrectomy. The primary indication was intraocular

Purpose: To evaluate the ability of ultrasound strain relaxation time ratio to assess cortical inflammation/edema in renal allografts. Materials and Methods: We prospectively assessed renal allograft cortical inflammation/edema in 16 renal transplants using ultrasound elasticity imaging and

BACKGROUND Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) results in secondary brain edema and injury that may lead to death and disability. ICH also causes inflammation. It is unclear whether inflammation contributes to brain edema and neuron injury or functions in repairing the brain tissue. OBJECTIVE To

51 patients, who underwent direct laryngoscopy under general anesthesia, received either 250 mg Methyprednisolone or 10 ml NaCl 0.9% intraveneously in a prospective, double blind study. 4-5 hours after microlaryngoscopy they were examined in regard to edema and size of redness of certain anatomical

UNASSIGNED Idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) and orbital cellulitis can present similar clinical features, and the diagnoses of these two disorders are sometimes confused. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether or not inflammatory markers in the blood can be useful to

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of diclofenac eyedrops in reducing inflammation and the incidence of angiographic cystoid macular edema (CME) after cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. METHODS Eye Clinic, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, San Paolo Hospital, Milan,

OBJECTIVE To assess the effects and complications of intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) for posterior sub-Tenon injection of triamcinolone acetonide (PSTA)-resistant cystoid macular edema (CME) with intraocular inflammation. METHODS Medical records of eight eyes of six patients

Substance P is involved in nociception in both the peripheral nervous system and the CNS and has been documented to play a crucial role in the complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). So far, however, most experimental animal models are restricted to the effect of neurokinin-1 receptor blockers to