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Characterization of gastrin amidation in the rat and porcine antrum: comparison with the pituitary
(Elsevier, 1990-04-24)
The formation of biologically active gastrin from glycine-extended processing intermediates occurs via the action of a peptide [alpha]-amidating enzyme. The observation that gastrin exists primarily as unamidated precursors ...
Interrupted aortic arch in a child with trisomy 5q31.1q35.1 due to a maternal (20;5) balanced insertion
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2003-01-30)
Complex congenital heart defects (CHD) are associated with a variety of single gene abnormalities and chromosomal rearrangements. Of the various forms of CHD, aortic arch interruption, a conotruncal heart defect, is ...
Use of mycophenolate mofetil in steroid-dependent and -resistant nephrotic syndrome
(Springer-Verlag; IPNA, 2003-08)
Cyclosporin (Cs-A) is an effective treatment for difficult cases of nephrotic syndrome (NS), but its use can be complicated by renal toxicity and a high incidence of relapses after withdrawal. We reviewed the charts of 10 ...
Altered baroreceptor function in children with systolic hypertension after coarctation repair
(Elsevier, 1983-07)
To determine whether altered baroreceptor function may contribute to systemic hypertension after coarctation of the aorta (C of A) repair, baroreceptor function was evaluated in 6 children with repaired C of A mild arm ...
Hepatitis A—New information on an old virus
(W.B. SaundersWiley Periodiocals, Inc., 1992-10)
An outbreak of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provided the opportunity to examine the duration of HAV excretion in infants and the mechanisms by which HAV epidemics are propagated ...
Procedural hazards of neonatal ultrasonography
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 1986-06)
Neonatal ultrasonography entails potential procedural hazards to the newborn infant. When performing ultrasound studies, the examiner may inadvertently move the endotracheal tube or may facilitate the spread of infection ...
Identification of genomic groups in the genus Stenotrophomonas using gyrB RFLP analysis
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004-04)
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolates have been recovered from various clinical samples, including the respiratory tract of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, but this organism is also widespread in nature. Previously it has ...
Long-Lasting Neural and Behavioral Effects of Iron Deficiency in Infancy
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2006-05)
Transient atrioventricular block resulting from left ventricular angiography in infants with ventricular septal defect
(Elsevier, 1989-07-01)
Conduction disturbances often occur with manipulation of catheters within the atria or ventricles during cardiac catheterization.1,2 Catheter movement may induce transient right or left bundle branch block, or complete ...
Safety and Imaging Quality of MRI in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients with Pacemakers
(Blackwell Publishing Inc, 2009-04)