Does atrial natriuretic peptide infusion improve ischemic renal failure after suprarenal abdominal aortic cross-clamping in dogs?
The present study shows that ANP infusion preserved renal function after suprarenal abdominal aortic cross-clamping in dogs. These results justify a trial of ANP infusion in humans during aortic aneurysm repair.
The evidence shows that chemoprophylaxis against leprosy is an effective way to reduce the incidence of leprosy, particularly in household contacts. The role of chemoprophylaxis needs to be re-examined using newer drugs given the continuing case detection rates globally.