Clinical intestinal transplantation: New perspectives and immunologic considerations [PDF]
Background: Although tacrolimus-based immunosuppression has made intestinal transplantation feasible, the risk of the requisite chronic high- dose treatment has inhibited the widespread use of these procedures.
Abu-Elmagd, K +14 more
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The objectives of this study were to determine oxygen consumption by portal-drained viscera and liver in lactating ewes and to determine the relationship between this consumption and milk production. Nine multiparous ewes were individually penned and fed for ad libitum intake a diet based on alfalfa hay.
H C, Freetly, C L, Ferrell
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Short-term exposure to heat stress attenuates appetite and intestinal integrity in growing pigs 1 [PDF]
Acute heat stress (HS) and heat stroke can be detrimental to the health, well-being, and performance of mammals such as swine. Therefore, our objective was to chronologically characterize how a growing pig perceives and initially copes with a severe heat
Baumgard, Lance +5 more
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A new method for one-stage hepatectomy for dogs [PDF]
A method is described for one-stage complete hepatectomy in dogs with preservation of the inferior vena cava. The method can be done rapidly with minimal blood loss and has a low operative mortality.
Benvenuto, R +3 more
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Ovarian cancer initially presenting with isolated ipsilateral superficial inguinal lymph node metastasis: a case study and review of the literature [PDF]
Isolated superficial inguinal metastases without any extended intra-abdominal spread is a rare event in patients with ovarian carcinoma. Here we report an isolated superficial inguinal metastasis in a patient with primary ovarian cancer.
Fei-Yun Zheng +3 more
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New technologies - new insights into the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy [PDF]
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neuropsychiatric syndrome which frequently accompanies acute or chronic liver disease. It is characterized by a variety of symptoms of different severity such as cognitive deficits and impaired motor functions. Currently,
Ampuero, J +6 more
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The aim of the present study was to determine the portal-drained viscera (PDV) heat production (HP) and net PDV flux of volatile fatty acids (VFA: acetic, propionic and butyric acids) in Iberian pigs (34-kg bodyweight) fed with acorn from evergreen oak, and to ascertain whether there is an effect of acorn feeding over time.
Lachica, M. +4 more
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BACKGROUND: Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) worsens the outcome of acute liver failure (ALF). This study investigates the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and evaluates the therapeutic effect of albumin dialysis in ALF with use of the ...
Butterworth, Roger +13 more
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Intravenous glucagon like peptide-1 infusion does not affect dry matter intake or hypothalamic mRNA expression of neuropeptide Y, agouti related peptide and proopiomelanocortin in wethers [PDF]
The objectives of the present study were to determine the effects of jugular vein infusions of glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and dietary fat inclusion on dry matter intake, nutrient digestibility and hypothalamic mRNA concentration of neuropeptide Y ...
Loerch, S. C. +2 more
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P215. Higher amino acid demand in portal drained viscera of post-wean piglets
Jan Willem Resink +4 more
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