Reactive astrocyte-derived neurotoxicity is mitigated by vitronectin in traumatic brain injury mouse model [PDF]
IBRO Neuroscience ReportsVitronectin (VN) is an extracellular matrix protein that contributes to brain injury repair by regulating the fibrinolytic system. VN interacts with glial cells to regulate cytokine production.
Minori Yamashita +6 more
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The time-dependent rearrangement of the epithelial basement membrane in human skin wounds [PDF]
, 1992 In 62 human skin wounds (surgical wounds, stab wounds and lacerations after surgical treatment) we analyzed the immunohistochemical localization of collagen IV in the epithelial basement membrane.
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Wounding patterns and human performance in knife attacks: optimising the protection provided by knife-resistant body armour [PDF]
, 2003 Stab attacks generate high loads,1 and to defeat them, armour needs to be of a certain thickness and stiffness.2,3 Slash attacks produce much lower loads and armour designed to defeat them can be far lighter and more flexible.Methods and subjects: Phase
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Localization of tenascin in human skin wounds [PDF]
, 1993 A total of 56 surgically treated human skin wounds with a wound age between 8h and 7 months were investigated. Tenascin was visualized by immunohistochemistry and appeared first in the wound area pericellularly around fibroblastic cells approximately 2 ...
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WSES classification and guidelines for liver trauma [PDF]
, 2016 The severity of liver injuries has been universally classified according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) grading scale. In determining the optimal treatment strategy, however, the haemodynamic status and associated injuries ...
Abu-Zidan, Fikri M. +18 more
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Selective Use of Pericardial Window and Drainage as Sole Treatment for Hemopericardium from Penetrating Chest Trauma [PDF]
, 2018 Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window (PCW) may be sufficient for superficial cardiac injuries to drain hemopericardium
Chestovich, Paul J., MD +6 more
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A pilot study examining garment severance damage caused by a trained sharp-weapon user [PDF]
, 2016 The pilot study summarized in this paper aimed to raise awareness of a gap that exists in the forensic textile science literature about damage caused to clothing by trained sharp-weapon users.
Carr, D. J. +4 more
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AIMS Neuroscience, 2021 Neuro-inflammation occurs as a sequence of brain injury and is associated with production of cytokines. Cytokines can modulate the function and survival of neurons, microglia and astrocytes.
Ebtesam M Abd-El-Basset +4 more
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Pneumomediastinum After Cervical Stab Wound
Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2018 History of present illness: A 21-year old female presented to the emergency department with a stab wound to the left neck. She reported that her boyfriend had fallen off a ladder and subsequently struck her in the back of the neck with the scissors he ...
Chad Correa, Emily Ma
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Stereotactic guidance for navigated percutaneous sacroiliac joint fusion. [PDF]
, 2015 Arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) for surgical treatment of SIJ dysfunction has regained interest among spine specialists. Current techniques described in the literature most often utilize intraoperative fluoroscopy to aid in implant placement ...
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