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Activation by anti-CD3 of tumor-draining lymph node cells for specific adoptive immunotherapy
(Elsevier, 1991-05)
Lymph nodes draining progressive tumors contain tumor-sensitized but not functional preeffector T lymphocytes. These cells can acquire antitumor reactivity after stimulation with tumor cells and interleukin-2 (IL-2). We ...
Plasma gut hormone levels in 37 patients with pheochromocytomas
(Springer-Verlag; Société Internationale de Chirurgie, 1986-08)
Pheochromocytomas are usually recognized by the effects of overproduction of catecholamines, but there are clinical features that cannot be ascribed to catecholamine excess that may be due to vasoactive peptides. We, ...
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Context of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Pandemic
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2011-04-01)
Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) incorporates surgical techniques as adjuncts in the management of refractory respiratory dysfunction. For many years, its primary application was for support of neonatal ...
Thyroid Cancer: 1999 Update and Evaluation of Solitary Thyroid Nodules
(Springer-Verlag; The Society of Surgical Oncology, Inc., 2000-04)
Further Thoughts on Research Funding
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 1998-03)
A research-based department is developed from a specific intentional process. It requires a commitment of time and money from the leadership and desire from the faculty. Faculty need to be taught and mentored. Research ...
Cytokines as an adjuvant to tumor vaccines: Efficacy of local methods of delivery
(Springer-Verlag; The Society of Surgical Oncology, Inc., 1997-10)
Background: We examined alternative methods of delivering cytokines as an adjunct for priming lymph node (LN) cells draining sites of vaccine inoculation for the purpose of generating immune cells for adoptive immunotherapy.
A True Aneurysm of the Profunda Femoris Artery: A Case Report and Review of the English Language Literature
(Springer-Verlag; Annals of Vascular Surgery Inc., 2004-11)
A rare case of true aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery (PFA) is reported. Surgical management consisted of ligation of the aneurysm and decompression of the sac. Presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of true PFA ...
A cellular model of oxidant-mediated neuronal injury
(Elsevier, 1993-06-25)
Oxidants derived from the partial reduction of oxygen are thought to play a significant role in neuronal injury. We present here a cellular model of neuronal injury mediated by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) using the PC 12 rat ...
Complications of Thyroid Surgery: How to Avoid Them, How to Manage Them, and Observations on Their Possible Effect on the Whole Patient
(Springer-Verlag; by Société Internationale de Chirurgie, 2000-08)
Surgery of the thyroid takes place in an area of complicated anatomy and in which a number of vital physiologic functions and special senses are controlled. Thyroidectomy rarely is associated with mortality; but unless the ...
Is there a benefit to sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with T4 melanoma?
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2009-12-15)
BACKGROUND: Controversy exists as to whether patients with thick (Breslow depth >4 mm), clinically lymph node-negative melanoma require sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy. The authors examined the impact of SLN biopsy on ...