Candida species are an important cause of bloodstream infections (BSI).To evaluate the epidemiological, clinical and microbiological aspects of two cohorts {1994-1999 [period 1 (P1) ]; 2000-2004 [period 2 (P2) ]} of candidaemic patients, we performed a retrospective analysis from a laboratory-based survey.A total Utensils of 388 candidaemias were i
Anesthetic concerns in a huge congenital sublingual swelling obscuring airway access
Presence of intraoral pathology poses a great challenge during management of pediatric airway.We report management of big intraoral cystic swelling physically occupying the Bocal de Mangueira entire oral cavity restricting access to airway.Preintubation aspiration of swelling was done to decrease its size and make room for airway manipulation, foll
Rebamipide ophthalmic suspension for the treatment of dry eye syndrome: a critical appraisal
Tomoyuki Kashima,1 Hirotaka Itakura,1,2 Hideo Akiyama,1 Shoji Kishi11Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University, School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Maebashi Red Cross Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, JapanAbstract: Rebamipide was initially developed and approved for Hydration Balm use in treating gastric ulcers a
Calibrated measurement of acuity, color and stereopsis on a Nintendo® 3DS™ game console
Kyle A Smith,1 Alex G Damarjian,2 Aaron Molina,3 Robert W Arnold41Clinical Optometry Department, Accurate Vision Clinic, Anchorage, AK, USA; 2Technology and Humanities Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA; 3Programming Department, PDI Check, Anchorage, AK, USA; 4The Alaska Blind Child Discovery, Alaska Children’s EYE
Effects of Different Carbon Sources on Fumonisin Production and FUM Gene Expression by Fusarium proliferatum
Fusarium proliferatum can infect many crops and then produce fumonisins that are very harmful to humans and animals.Previous study indicates that carbon sources play important roles in regulating the fumonisin biosynthesis.Unfortunately, there is limited information on the effects of carbon starvation in comparison with serum the carbon sources pre