Nott and MEM dynamic retinoscopy: Can they be used interchangeably?

Introduction: Previous studies suggest that monocular estimate method (MEM) and Nott retinoscopy yield identical results in the assessment of the accommodative lag. However, two recent studies suggested that the accommo...

Modulation of the tissue defense system by squalene in cyclophosphamide induced toxicity in rats

C-reactive protein as a predictor of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) after percutaneous coronary intervention?

Introduction: Interventional procedures, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have significantly improved the prognosis in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Despite the introduction of new methods...

Biochemical changes representing oxidative stress on brain tissue due to intraabdominal hypertension in a rat model

Introduction: Intraabdominal hypertension affects the central nervous system in addition to respiratory, renal and cardiovascular systems. This effect that, investigated in detail by clinical and experimental studies, is...

Pneumacephalus after Influenza virus infection and its implication to modern anterior skull base surgery