Pulmonary artery rupture by pulmonary artery catheter in cardiac surgery: a case report and review of literature

The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is widely used in cardiac surgery for monitoring hemodynamics and cardiovascular function.Complications including pulmonary artery injury causing massive intratracheal hemorrhage are rare but can be life-threatening.We report a case of intratracheal bleeding (3,000 ml) caused by PAC-induced pulmonary artery injur

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Identification and Functional Characterization of a Microtubule-Associated Protein, GhCLASP2, From Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Cytoplasmic linker-associated proteins (CLASPs) are microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) involved in regulation of dynamics of microtubules (MTs) that play an important role in plant growth and development.In this study, we identified cotton CLASP genes and investigated the function of GhCLASP2.GhCLASP2 was mainly expressed in stem and developing

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Protocol for applying the Learning Environment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion tool to asynchronous health professions courses

Health professions education must move beyond knowledge and skills-based domains to address student agency in diversity, equity, and inclusion.When DEI is addressed in health occupation courses, students have increased ability Fantasy Art to maintain cultural competency, contribute to health disparity reduction, and foster a diverse health professi

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