May 26, 2020

Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation (VCA) opens new possibilities for reconstruction of complex tissue defects, including upper extremity and facial transplantation. The main challenges ...

May 26, 2020

This study aimed to observe the molecular mechanism underlying the effect of tumor necrosis factor-inducible protein 6 (TSG-6) on the bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP-4)/drosophila mothers against de...

May 26, 2020

Despite significant advances in deciphering the molecular landscape of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), therapeutic outcomes of this haematological malignancy have only modestly improved over the past d...

Apr 14, 2020

Rib fractures following blunt trauma are a major cause of morbidity. Various factors have been used for risk stratification for complications. Ultrasound (US) measurements of diaphragm thickness (Tdi)...

Apr 14, 2020

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in operative treatment for multiple rib fractures and flail chest. However, to date, there is no comprehensive study that extensively focused on the ...

Apr 14, 2020

To assess whether there is a measurable impairment of median nerve conduction study parameters with uncomplicated distal radius fracture.Patients were assessed prospectively at the time of cast remova...

Apr 14, 2020

 The advantages of indirect composite restorations such as less crack formation during their computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing process, compared with ceramic restorations, have resu...

Apr 14, 2020

This technical note describes synchrotron x-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) as a method for measuring the concentrations of different elements in cross-sections of the ear at extremely high resoluti...

Apr 14, 2020

To report the technical nuances and clinical outcomes of posterior atlantoaxial facet joint reduction, fixation and fusion (AFRF) technique as a revision procedure for BI and AAD patients with failed ...

Apr 14, 2020

 The aim of this study was to compare technical and physical features of four three-dimensional printed bone models used for teaching purposes to commercial models. A canine tibia was imaged using...

Apr 14, 2020

In patients with osteomalacia, a defect in bone mineralization leads to changed characteristics of the bone surface. Considering that the properties of the surrounding matrix influence function and di...

Apr 14, 2020

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) as a kind of serious microvascular complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) usually causes the end-stage of renal disease (ESRD). Studies have demonstrated that CD103 dendritic...

Apr 07, 2020

Lumbar fusion with implantation of interbody cage is a common procedure for treatment of lumbar degenerative disease. This study aims to compare the fusion and subsidence rates of titanium (Ti) versus...

Apr 07, 2020

Low back pain is the most common reason for physician visit in Western population. It's one of the factors that affect health-related quality of life. Intervertebral disc degeneration is one of the le...

Apr 07, 2020

Engineering constructs that mimic the complex structure, composition and biomechanics of the articular cartilage represents a promising route to joint regeneration. Such tissue engineering strategies ...

Apr 07, 2020

Osteoporotic bone defect is a major challenge in clinics for bone regeneration. Under the condition of osteoporosis, excessive bone absorption and impaired osteogenesis resulted in unexpected long hea...

Apr 07, 2020

The advent of technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided radiation therapy has led to the need for phantom materials that are capable of producing tissue-like contrast on both MRI an...

Apr 07, 2020

Sodium-23 magnetic resonance imaging (23Na MRI) allows direct measurement of tissue sodium concentrations. Current knowledge of skin, muscle and bone sodium concentrations in chronic kidney disease (C...

Apr 07, 2020

Spinal fusion surgery is a common treatment modality for various pathologic conditions of the spine. The bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) analogue L51P acts as a general inhibitor of BMP antagonist...

Mar 23, 2020

Diabetes mellitus (DM), has been associated with increased fracture risk. However, there are no data pertaining to the prevalence of fractures for patients with DM in India. The aim of this study was ...