U-turn Maneuver

The U-turn maneuver is a procedural technique in which a medical instrument changes direction through a tight, curved path to approach or visualize anatomy that is difficult to access directly. In endoscopic and other minimally invasive procedures, the operator advances the instrument, then combines controlled withdrawal, rotation, and angulation to create a reverse curve while maintaining a stable view and avoiding excessive force. This maneuver can improve examination of concealed surfaces, support navigation through curved anatomical pathways, and assist targeted diagnostic or therapeutic work. Mastery requires an understanding of anatomy, instrument mechanics, and careful control to reduce tissue trauma and procedural complications.

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JoVE Journal - Biochemistry

Complementation of Splicing Activity by a Galectin-3 - U1 snRNP Complex on Beads

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2020

This article describes the experimental procedures for (a) depletion of U1 snRNP from nuclear extracts, with concomitant loss of splicing activity; and (b) reconstitution of splicing activity in the U1-depleted extract by galectin-3 - U1 snRNP particles bound to beads covalently coupled with anti-galectin-3 antibodies.

Software for Analysis of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Time-series Data from the Valsalva Maneuver

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2025

The ValsalvaAnalyzer software includes functions to analyze continuous beat-to-beat electrocardiogram and blood pressure (BP) measurements recorded during the Valsalva maneuver (VM). The computed clinical biomarkers and estimated model outputs provide insight into sympathetic and parasympathetic regulation of heart rate and BP during the VM.

Modified Laparoscopic Anatomic Hepatectomy: Two-Surgeon Technique Combined with the Simple Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver

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2023

Here, we present a protocol to perform a modified laparoscopic anatomic hepatectomy using improved techniques and instruments.

Oxygenation-sensitive Cardiac MRI with Vasoactive Breathing Maneuvers for the Non-invasive Assessment of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

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2022

The assessment of microvascular function by oxygenation-sensitive cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in combination with vasoactive breathing maneuvers is unique in its ability to assess rapid dynamic changes in myocardial oxygenation in vivo and, thus, may serve as a critically important diagnostic technique for coronary vascular function.

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JoVE Journal - Medicine
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Quantitative Autonomic Testing

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2011

Standardized, comprehensive and fully quantitative testing of autonomic functions is described. The autonomic tests consist of evaluation of all three major autonomic domains including cardiovagal, adrenergic and sudomotor. The severity and distribution of dysautonomia is quantitated using Composite Autonomic Severity Scores.

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