Vaccines in sickle cell disease

Patients suffering from sickle cell disease are prone to bacterial infections, due to anatomic or functional asplenia. Active immunization against several pathogens is essential in the management of such patients. Child...

Stimulation of osteogenesis via mechanoinduction<br /> of the osteoblastic transcription factor Cbfa1

OBJECTIVE A primary goal of bone research is to understand the mechanism(s) by which mechanical forces dictate the cellular and metabolic activities of osteoblasts, the bone-forming cells. Several studies indicate that o...

Vasopressors in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

OBJECTIVE Cardiac arrest (CA) still remains a daunting emergency. Epinephrine and vasopressin are the most common used vasopressors in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of this study was to review the relevant...

Hematological laboratory contribution to the survival of multiply injured patients

Measurement of the full blood count-hematocrit, hemoglobin, platelets and coagulation-fibrinolysis markers carried out in the Hematological Laboratory are critical for the treatment of the multiply injured patient. Coagu...

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