Lisinopril Inhibits Endothelin-1 in the Early Period of Hepatic Reperfusion Injury in a Partial Hepatectomy Model
Conclusion: In the early postoperative period of an extended hepatectomy model, Pringle's maneuver causes I/R increasing the insult to the remnant liver. Lisinopril preconditioning alleviated I/R injury by decreasing the O2−, NO, ONOO−, ET-1, and ALT levels, thereby exerting a protective role on the remaining liver. (Source: Transplantation Proceedings)
Honesty Is a Sometimes Policy for Many PhysiciansHonesty Is a Sometimes Policy for Many Physicians
One in 10 physicians report having lied to a patient within the previous 12 months, while 1 in 5 did not fully disclose a medical mistake because they feared a lawsuit, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
