Telomeres are supposed to play a role in cellular aging and might contribute to the genetic
background of human aging and longevity. During the past few years telomere length has …

Background: hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people; optimal
post‐surgical treatment is a matter of controversy. Objective: to examine the effects of …

BACKGROUND: A variety of tools has been developed to identify nerve structures and lower
the risk of nerval injury during thyroid surgery. These tools are usually based on intermittent …

Objectives/Hypothesis: Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) facilitates recurrent laryngeal
nerve (RLN) identification, but various studies affirm virtually unchanged postoperative RLN …

Existing nerve monitoring devices in thyroid surgery are ‐ except for one ‐ mainly intermittently
working nerve identification tools. We present a new vagal electrode which allows true …

Mast cells play a key role in allergic and non-allergic disease by releasing a broad array of
mediators. Soluble N-ethyl-maleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptors (SNAREs…

Background. Continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring (CIONM) via vagal nerve stimulation
(VNS) is a new option for recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) protection during thyroid surgery…

Purpose: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in human colorectal cancer and adenoma
tissue seems to be higher than in normal mucosa. However, data about the relation between …

Mast cells are key effector cells of immediate type allergic reactions. Upon activation they
release a broad array of pre-stored and de novo synthesized mediators including …

Background Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) following cytoreductive
surgery is a radical but effective treatment option for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC…