Nitric oxide synthase (NOS), the enzyme that catalyzes the formation of nitric oxide from l-
arginine, exists in three major isoforms, neuronal, endothelial, and immunologic. Neuronal …

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal consequence of neuroleptic use that
has recently gained wide attention. In this article the authors critically review the previous …

The Notch signaling cascade is an evolutionarily ancient system that allows cells to interact
with their microenvironmental neighbors through direct cell-cell interactions, thereby …

Erythropoietin (EPO) plays an important role in the brain's response to neuronal injury.
Systemic administration of recombinant human EPO (rhEPO) protects neurons from injury …

Background Postoperative visual loss after prone spine surgery is increasingly reported in
association with ischemic optic neuropathy, but its etiology is unknown. Methods To …

Background Eye injuries after anesthesia, although infrequent, may result in visual
impairment. Previous studies have not defined the risk factors associated with these injuries …

We present three novel tools for creating data graphics:(1) SageBrush, for assembling
graphics from primitive objects like bars, lines and axes,(2) SageBook, for browsing …

Pain ratings during the cold pressor test were significantly lower in female inpatients with
borderline personality disorder who report that they do not experience pain during self-injury …

Abstract The Protein Model Portal (PMP) has been developed to foster effective use of 3D
molecular models in biomedical research by providing convenient and comprehensive …

Interactive processes of the sort under discussion are mutually supporting in the ordinary
case. This chapter discusses some features of a model of reading that is both sensitive to …