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Microscopic Polyangiitis in Systemic Sclerosis by Jan Posted Mon 14 Mar 2011 10:33am AAV in SSc is described from the point of view of MPA( Microscopic Polyangiitis ). Some of reported SSc cases with AAV are thought to exhibit the characteristic clinical manifestations of MPA, although ANCA positivity in SSc is uncommon. MPA is clinically characterized by a multisystemic disease such as RPGN, pulmonary hemorrhage, mononeuritis Read on »
The oxidation induced by anti-MPO antibodies triggers fibrosis in microscopic polyangiitis by Jan Posted Mon 14 Mar 2011 10:35am Lung fibrosis is considered as a severe manifestation of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Antimyeloperoxidase (MPO) antibodies in MPA patients' sera can activate MPO and lead to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). While high levels of ROS are cytotoxic, low levels can induce fibroblast proliferation. Therefore, we hypothesized Read on »
Microscopic polyangiitis presenting as pulmonary–renal syndrome in a patient with long-standing diffuse cutaneous systemic by Jan Posted Mon 14 Mar 2011 10:47am syndrome, and microscopic polyangiitis. Two types of ANCA have been shown to be useful for diagnosis: antimyeloperoxidase antibodies (anti-MPO), which produce a perinuclear pattern Read on »
Surgical Operating Microscope by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry Posted Wed 20 May 2009 10:12pm In fact, it was due to the work of these plastic and reconstructive surgeons that the entire field of transplant surgery using surgical microscopes began. Starting with the skin grafting of burn patients, their work proved that it was … Here is the original:  Surgical Operating Microscope Read on »
Microscope technology changing.. ... by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:21pm Microscope technology changing...nice LCD screen....BD It looks like those in need of something a little more serious than a DIYmicroscope will soon have a new option to consider from Celestron, which is set to debut its new LCD digital microscope at CES. Up front and center on this one, as you can see, is a relatively large 3.5-inch LCD, which gets Read on »
X Ray Microscope by Shilah C. Azib Posted Tue 28 Dec 2010 11:17pm An X-ray microscope is used for producing images of “smaller objects”. X-ray posses the property of not reflecting and therefore cannot be seen by the human eyes. The use of an X-ray microscope is to detect these invisible X-rays that “pass through the specimen” with the help of an “expose film” or with the use of a “charged-coupled device Read on »
How to Tell When you are Ovulating with a Fertility Microscope by Hethir R. Healthy Living Professional Posted Wed 16 Dec 2009 10:01pm Fertility microscopes are one of the easiest tools you can us to pinpoint your most fertile times of the month. Compared to stick testing and charting, using a fertility microscope is also a funner way to witness your hormonal transition towards ovulation. The size of a lipstick container, this fertility tool has 97% accuracy in alerting you Read on »
Consensus guidelines for microscopic esophagitis by Mark Pool, MD Posted Tue 26 Jan 2010 7:28pm Fiocca R et al. Development of consensus guidelines for the histologic recognition of microscopic esophagitis in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Hum Pathol 2010;41:223-231 Two-thirds of patients have microscopic esophageal abnormalities despite the absence of visible mucosal damage at endoscopy. This paper presents the findings Read on »
Hand Held Digital Microscope and Camera from Extech by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Thu 21 May 2009 10:42pm to be handy for a quick look under the microscope and also may have some use with looking at moles or growths.  You could also check out the currency being used by patients to pay too... – the list goes on – all need to look at their worlds in microscopic detail. Extech Instruments' hand-held digital microscope with camera has just the portability and functionality Read on »