Does patterned afferent stimulation of sacral dermatomes suppress urethral sphincter reflexes in individuals with spinal cord injury?
Stimulation parameters and locations effective in SCI animals did not suppress reflex sphincter activity in these human subjects. It is likely that a broader set of stimulus patterns and dermatome locations will need to be tested to find the effective combination in humans.
In spontaneous HBeAg seroconverters with HBV-DNA level < 2000 IU/mL, HBsAg level ≥ 1000 IU/mL is associated with increased risks of HBeAg-negative hepatitis and active viral replication. Combining HBV-DNA < 2000 IU/mL and HBsAg level < 1000 IU/mL may be used to define minimal viral activity.