Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a versatile pathogen that causes a wide spectrum of diseases in humans.Invading host cells is a known strategy for GAS to avoid antibiotic killing and immune recognition.However, the underlying ACTIVE mechanisms of GAS resistance to intracellular killing need to be explored.Endothelial HMEC-1 cells were infected with
Background: Magnesium alloys (Mg-alloys) have gained significant attention in recent years as a potential bioactive material for clinical applications.The incorporation of rare earth elements (REEs) into Mg-alloys has been of particular interest due to their potential to improve both mechanical and biological properties.Although there are diverse O
Lucas Holderegger Ricci,1 Caroline Amaral Ferraz2 1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Laureate International Universities, São Paulo (SP), Brazil; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo (SP), Brazil Objective: To describe and appraise the latest simulation models fo
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with stone extraction is a common and preferred choice for gallstone disease.Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) are being increasingly used for managing choledocholithiasis and cholecystolithiasis.We report a case of a Hem-o-lok clip that was