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Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on osteogenic differentiation of human induced membrane-derived cells in Masquelet technique.

Apr 17, 2023

The Masquelet technique is a relatively new method for large bone defect treatment. In this technique, grafted bone tissue is used, and after the cement is removed, the induced membrane (IM; that form...

3D-printing a cost-effective model for mastoidectomy training.

Apr 17, 2023

3D-printed temporal bone models can potentially provide a cost-effective alternative to cadaver surgery that can be manufactured locally at the training department. The objective of this study was to ...

Biden to Expand Access to Health Care for Immigrants Brought Illegally to U.S. as Children

Apr 14, 2023

THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought illegally to the United States as children may soon be eligible to receive federally funded health care. Presid...

About 20 Percent of U.S. Adults Experienced Chronic Pain in 2021

Apr 14, 2023

THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An estimated 20.9 percent of U.S. adults experienced chronic pain during 2021, according to research published in the April 14 issue of the U.S. Centers f...

Classification of unusual fracture patterns of the mandible: A retrospective study.

Apr 10, 2023

The aim of this study is to devise and summarize a classification of fracture patterns involving multiple anatomical sites of the mandible. A retrospective study was conducted by reviewing clinical ca...

Therapeutic strategy for atypical ulnar fracture in long use of bisphosphonate: A systematic review.

Apr 10, 2023

Atypical fractures are caused by the combined effects of severe suppression of bone metabolism (SSBT) due to long-term bisphosphonate therapy and chronic repetitive bone microdamage. Atypical ulnar fr...

Pulsed Radiofrequency + Steroids Best for Sciatica From Herniated Disc

Apr 04, 2023

TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) treatment is better than TFESI alone for pain relief and d...

Immunohistochemical characterization of the mandibular condyle for type I and II collagen, aggrecan, MMP-9, and MMP-13 in MMP-2-deficient mice.

Apr 03, 2023

Mice devoid of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 due to gene targeting have been reported to show articular cartilage destruction in the knee joint; however, the phenotype of the mandibular condylar ca...

BMI Impacts Long-Term Outcomes of Partial Knee Replacement

Mar 30, 2023

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with higher body mass index (BMI) have higher revision rates for cemented unicompartmental knee replacements (UKRs), but not for the cementless U...

Risk of Developing Osteoarthritis Increased for Patients With Atopic Disease

Mar 29, 2023

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with atopic disease have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online March 27 in the Annals of Rheum...

Marriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians

Mar 29, 2023

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Being married with children is associated with a greater earnings penalty for female physicians, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Heal...

Intraoperative Staff Turnover Linked to Procedural Inefficiency

Mar 28, 2023

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Turnover among operative staff is associated with procedural inefficiency during total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published online March 22 in ...

Most Patients Prefer to Receive Test Results Through Online Portal

Mar 28, 2023

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Most patients, including those receiving nonnormal results, prefer to receive test results though an online patient portal immediately, according to a study ...

Comparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear

Mar 28, 2023

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and met...

Photon-counting CT of elbow joint fractures: image quality in a simulated post-trauma setting with off-center positioning.

Mar 27, 2023

Photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) has the potential to provide superior image quality compared to energy-integrating detector computed tomography (EID-CT). We compared the two syst...

Closed reduction of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures in the elderly provided improved final radiographic results.

Mar 27, 2023

Recent guidelines recommend non-operative treatment as primary treatment in elderly patients with displaced distal radius fractures. Most of these fractures are closely reduced. We aimed to evaluate t...

Is proximal tibial tubercle osteotomy superior to distal tibial tubercle osteotomy for medial compartmental osteoarthritis? A meta-analysis.

Mar 27, 2023

Open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) is commonly performed for the treatment of medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and is classified into proximal tibial tubercle osteotomy (PTO) and di...

Risk for Dementia Increased With Low Bone Mineral Density

Mar 24, 2023

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Low bone mineral density is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia, according to a study published online March 22 in Neurology.Tian Xiao,...

Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows

Mar 24, 2023

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are facing shortages of drugs critical for cancer treatment, respiratory conditions, and more -- shortages that increased nearly 30 percent betwe...

CDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans

Mar 23, 2023

WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Financial burden of care is similar or lower for veterans with Veterans Affairs (VA) health care only or Tricare than those with private insurance, accor...

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