Statins are highly effective and widely prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs.However, statins cross the blood-brain barrier and decrease neural cholesterol in animal models, raising concern that long-term statin use may impact cholesterol-dependent structures and functions in the brain.Cholesterol is a fundamental component of cell membranes and e
The response of biological phantoms against high velocity impact is actively sought for applications in defense, space, soft robotics and sensing.Towards this end, we study the ballistic response of silicone based skin simulant against fragment impact.Using a pneumatic gas gun setup, six chisel-nosed and three regular shaped (sphere, cylinder, and
Abstract Background Laparoscopic large hiatal hernia (LHH) repair remains a challenge despite three decades of ongoing attempts at improving surgical outcome.Its rarity and complexity, coupled with suboptimal initial approach that is usually best suited for small symptomatic herniae have contributed to unacceptable higher failure rates.Results We h
Abstract Background Isolated Left Ventricular Non-compaction (LVNC) is an uncommon disorder characterized by the presence of increased trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses.In adults, it has been found that Ejection Fraction (EF) decreases significantly as non-compaction severity increases.In children however, there are a few data descri
Lycoris longituba, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, is a perennial bulb bearing flowers with diverse colors and fragrance.Selection of cultivars with excellent colored and scented flowers has always been the breeding aim for ornamental plants.However, the molecular mechanisms underlying color fading and aroma production during flower expansi