Biomedical subjects

J Haring

Publications and source records attributed to J Haring.

11 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2002

Use of three-dimensional computer graphic animation to illustrate cleft lip and palate surgery.

OBJECTIVE: Three-dimensional (3D) computer animation is not commonly used to illustrate surgical techniques. This article describes the surgery-specific processes that were required to produce animations to teach cleft lip and palate surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three-dimensional models were created using CT scans of two Chinese children with unrepaired clefts (one unilateral and one bilateral). We programmed several custom software tools, including an incision tool, a forceps tool, and a fat tool. RESULTS: Three-dimensional animation was found to be particularly useful for illustrating surgical concepts. Positioning the virtual "camera" made it possible to view the anatomy from angles that are impossible to obtain with a real camera. Transparency allows the underlying anatomy to be seen during surgical repair while maintaining a view of the overlaying tissue relationships. Finally, the representation of motion allows modeling of anatomical mechanics that cannot be done with static illustrations. The animations presented in this article can be viewed on-line at http://www.smiletrain.org/programs/virtual_surgery2.htm. CONCLUSIONS: Sophisticated surgical procedures are clarified with the use of 3D animation software and customized software tools. The next step in the development of this technology is the creation of interactive simulators that recreate the experience of surgery in a safe, digital environment.

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PubMed2001

Mouse hepatitis virus.

Inoculation of mice with most neurotropic strains of the coronavirus mouse hepatitis virus results in an immune response-mediated demyelinating disease that serves as an excellent animal model for the human disease multiple sclerosis. Recent work has shown that either virus-specific CD4(+) or CD8(+) T cells are able to mediate demyelination and also that the antibody response is crucial for clearing infectious virus. Another exciting advance is the development of recombinant coronaviruses, which, for the first time, will allow genetic manipulation of the entire viral genome.

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PubMed1985

[Experimental vaginitis in rats].

The authors present an experimental model of vaginal inflammation in female rats, through local instillation of different substances causing inflammation of varying degrees. The inflammatory reaction was studied macroscopically, histologically and biochemically. Using polysiloxane as a protective substance of vaginal mucosa was found to be of therapeutic interest.

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PubMed1983

Sustained elevation of hippocampal cyclic 3'-5' adenosine monophosphate levels after medial septal lesions.

The cyclic 3'-5' adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP) content of the rat hippocampal formation doubles during the week following a medial septal lesion and remains elevated for at least 1 month, the longest time period studied. This elevation in cyclic AMP does not result from sympathetic ingrowth, as neither superior cervical ganglion stimulation nor ganglionectomy influences hippocampal cyclic AMP content after lesions. Interruption of the cholinergic septohippocampal pathway in the fornix did not elevate hippocampal cyclic AMP content. Further, treatment of septal-lesioned animals with oxotremorine or of normal animals with atropine did not influence hippocampal cyclic AMP content. Finally, neither locus ceruleus lesions nor treatment with propranolol affected hippocampal cyclic AMP content. We believe this to be the first report of a sustained elevation in hippocampal cyclic AMP content. Like other long-term events, it is likely to have profound effects on hippocampal function and represents a remarkable brain adaptation to remote injury.

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PubMed1980

Antiarrhythmic activity of cetiedil and its analogues.

Cetiedil), originally a molecule used for treatment of some vascular diseases, exhibits several pharmacological effects. The authors studied cetiedil's stabilizing effect on the membrane and the antagonism against calcium of Cetiedil and its analogues (amino 3-thienylacetic esters). After completion of numerous pharmacological tests giving evidence of antidysrhythmic effects of the molecule and more especially in the digitalic arrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation induced by calcium (where it is more active than other products tested), the authors conclude that Cetiedil might enter in group I of Vaughan and William's classification of antiarrhythmic drugs. It is like Verapamil an inhibitor of the calcium penetration. This especially interesting antidysrhythmic profile suggests clinica research to determine the special position of Cetiedil in the treatment of heart rhythm troubles.

Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists↗

PubMed1976

[Experiences with a new antiphlogistic and analgetic drug ("Eumotol") in orthopaedic and accident surgery patients (author's transl)].

The Bumadizon-Ca ("Eumotol") which does not contain any hormones or steroid bodies was applicated in 130 orthopaedic and accident surgical patients as an antiphologistic an analgesic drug. In over 90 percent of these cases we could state a good antiphologistic and following analgesic effect. Even when applicated for longer terms there were no allergic, toxic or some what disturbing secondary effects. The compatibility of this drug proved generally to be good. In five cases only with gastritis and peptic ulcer we had to stop the application."Eumotol" is strictly forbidden to be applicated in patients with hypersensitivity against pyrzol bodies and in cases of leukopenia. When a decreased function of kidneys and liver is evident the drug should be only given under certain precantionary measures.

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PubMed1971