We successfully managed two cases of puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma by arterial embolization based on the evaluation of an enhanced CT scan. In conclusion, we suggest arterial embolization to be a viable option for first-line treatment in the management of vulvovaginal hematomas.

Eradication therapy for H. pylori-positive patients with ITP was effective and a favorable effect was maintained for long periods.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanics and processes by which gastrointestinal cancer GIC patients utilized their health literacy awareness, starting from initial detection of symptoms to cancer diagnosis. Method Participant observation and semi-structured interview data from 10 pre-operative

Interferon (IFN)--y was produced with a high yield in cultures of human peripheral mononuclear cells by combined stimulation with OK-432 and staphylococcal enterotoxin B. Human mononuclear cells cultured in serum-free medium produced several times as much IFN as those in RPMI-1640 medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum. A synergistic effect of OK-432 and staphylococcal enterotoxin B on the production of IFN--y was demonstrated. Ultrogel AcA54 column chromatography of crude IFN showed a single peak with an apparent molecular weight of 43,000. Our production system for human IFN--y offers a feasible approach to preparation of large quantities of purified IFN-y for structure studies, antibody production, and clinical applications.Interferons (IFNs) can be divided into three major classes, designated IFN-a, IFN-P, and IFN--y (16). IFN-y is antigenically distinct from IFN-a and IFN-, and is labile at pH 2.

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