Are stem bark and flower extracts of Vismia cauliflora highly effective antioxidants to human blood cells by preventing oxidative burst in neutrophils and oxidative damage in erythrocytes?
These results reinforce the therapeutic potential of stem bark and flower extracts of V. cauliflora to heal topical skin disease, namely in the treatment of neutrophil-related dermatosis and skin conditions related to oxidative stress, including skin aging.
Specimen handling is a significant factor in determining lymph node yield following radical oesophageal and gastric cancer resections. Ex vivo dissection of resected specimens into nodal stations improves node counts without alterations to surgical techniques. Ex vivo dissection should be considered routine.