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Adipose tissue is commonly used in plastic surgery procedures and is also a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Since MSCs are functionally plastic cells, adipose tissue may provide a promising cell source for regenerative medicine applications. We have developed two mixed growth factor…

This paper deals with the influence of implemented quality and environmental management systems ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 on enterprise performance. The paper delivers original results and comments on realized and processed questionnaire research concerning approx. 700 companies operating through Czech and Slovak Republics, called…

We present the case of a 14-year-old Caucasian female, with intracranial hemorrhage due to an extensive brainstem cavernous hemangioma, asymptomatic until the date of her admission. Further investigation revealed multiple brain cavernous hemangiomas with two supratentorial hemangiomas demonstrating signs of past bleeding, a cervical vertebral…

Introduction: This article presents a case of acute compartment syndrome of the foot following open reduction and internal fixation of an ankle fracture. After have a tree fall onto his ankle, a 34 year old fit and well Caucasian male tree surgeon was admitted with a…

Introduction: Left ventricular rupture (LVR) after mitral valve replacement (MVR) is a rare and serious complication. The mortality rate is 65% to 100%.This present study reports successful treatment of two cases of LVR after MVR and concomitant bipolar radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Case Presentation: Case…

Background: Pancreatic pseudocyst is a well known complication that develops 3-4 weeks after onset of attack of acute pancreatitis. Sudden onset massive pleural effusion represents an unusual pulmonary complication of pseudopancreatic cyst. Method: We are reporting a case of 48 years old male who presented in…

Hemangiosarcomas are rare tumours, predominantly affecting adult and elderly patients. Most frequently they involve the skin, although they can occur in visceral organs and other tissues. Hemangiosarcomas pursue an aggressive clinical course with high mortality rates. Primary adrenal hemangiosarcoma is extremely rare. We report a…

Lesions indicative of putative parvovirus infection were detected in a population of freshwater redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) displaying hypertrophied nuclei, while these changes were undetected in another population. These changes were characterised by hypertrophic nuclei with marginated chromatin but without Cowdry type A (CA) intranuclear…

Recent research has established that sleep is essential for memory consolidation in learning and academic performance of children and adults. Similar evidence in childhood is emerging. Conversely, sleep deprivation and/or sleep problems usually weaken these functions. The present study investigates the association between sleep related…

Empirical antimicrobial guidelines are constantly evolving in response to laboratory susceptibility data. Broad spectrum agents exert a selection pressure gradually increasing antimicrobial resistance over time. In the level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the majority of blood culture isolates are coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS),…