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Orthopedics

Factors that influence the distribution of impact force relative to the proximal femur during lateral falls.

Aug 23, 2021

In-vivo fall simulations generally evaluate hip fracture risk through differences in impact force magnitude; however, the distribution of force over the hip likely modulates loading and subsequent inj...

Single layer fascia patchwork closure for extended endoscopic transsphenoidal transtuberculum transplanum approach: Deep suturing technique and preliminary results.

Aug 23, 2021

To describe a single layer fascia patchwork closure (FPWC) without nasoseptal flap (NSF), and compare the postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage between FPWC using NSF and single layer FPWC w...

Comparison between Lu-iPSMA and Ac-iPSMA dosimetry at a cellular level in an animal bone metastasis model.

Aug 23, 2021

The recent use of prostate-specific membrane antigen as a biological target have improved the theragnostic approach to prostate and other types of cancer. Radiopharmaceuticals based on PSMA inhibitors...

Systematic Literature Review of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Back Pain Without Prior Spine Surgery.

Aug 19, 2021

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the most common reasons for seeking healthcare. Despite numerous care strategies, patients with low back pain continue to exhibit ...

Optimizing pediatric histrelin implantation to improve success rates in clinic without sedation.

Aug 19, 2021

The purpose of this study was to review our success rate performing the histrelin implant procedure in clinic without sedation.A retrospective study was performed for histrelin implant procedures done...

Curcumin Inhibition of TGFβ signaling in bone metastatic breast cancer cells and the possible role of oxidative metabolites.

Aug 19, 2021

TGFβ signaling promotes progression of bone-metastatic (BMET) breast cancer (BCa) cells by driving tumor-associated osteolysis, a hallmark of BCa BMETs, thus allowing for tumor expansion within bone....

Association of Klotho with physical performance and frailty in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review.

Aug 19, 2021

Ageing is an inevitable process of physical deterioration that impairs functional autonomy and quality of life, becoming a public health issue. Since the percentage of people over 60 years is increa...

Correlation of Sagittal Imbalance and Recollapse after Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Thoracolumbar Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Multivariate Study of Risk Factors.

Aug 19, 2021

A retrospective case control study.This study aimed to assess the clinical significance of sagittal balance for predicting and managing the recollapse of cemented vertebra following percutaneous verte...

Toe, Foot Amputations Increasing in Minorities, Rural Residents With Diabetes

Aug 18, 2021

TUESDAY, Aug. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- There is an increase in the risk for diabetes-related lower-limb amputations in geographically underserved and minority groups, according to a study publishe...

Blacks Remain Underrepresented in U.S. Medical School Faculty

Aug 18, 2021

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- From 1990 to 2020, there were only minimal increases in the proportion of Black U.S. medical school faculty, according to a research letter published in th...

Previous hamstring muscle strain injury alters passive tissue stiffness and vibration sense.

Aug 16, 2021

Hamstring strain is one of the most common among sports injuries. A previous history of this injury is considered a strong predictor of recurrent hamstring strain injury. It has been suggested that fa...

A comparison of mobilization and mobilization with movement on pain and range of motion in people with lateral ankle sprain: A randomized clinical trial.

Aug 16, 2021

Maitland and Mulligan mobilization techniques are two manual therapy methods to increase the range of motion following immobility treatment. The present study was conducted to compare two therapeutic ...

Comparative study of combination therapy with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and different doses of low level laser therapy in acute low back pain.

Aug 16, 2021

According to various side effects of medication in low back pain, respecting conservative therapy, owing to the widespread use of laser therapy in recent decades, related therapeutic outcomes were dif...

Bioactive glass, a new tool for the treatment in the diabetic foot recalcitrant osteomyelitis: A case series with 24-month follow-up.

Aug 16, 2021

The bioactive glass (BAG) is a promising solution for the reconstruction of bone defects and the eradication of infection in patients with osteomyelitis, however references to the treatment of diabeti...

Effects of strontium-incorporated micro/nano rough titanium surfaces on osseointegration via modulating polarization of macrophages.

Aug 16, 2021

Macrophages perform multiple functions in both inflammation and wound healing, and are one of the fore front cells during implant osseointegration that influence subsequent process. Essential trace el...

Our Patients Are Using More Supplements: Here’s How We Can Guide Them

Aug 15, 2021

Among the less-noted consequences of COVID-19, many Americans have become more health-conscious than ever and more aware of the value of self-care. A new national survey by The Harris Poll shows that ...

All HHS Health Care Workers Must Now Get COVID-19 Vaccines

Aug 13, 2021

THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees who deal with patients, HHS Secretary Xavier Bece...

Medical Fiction: Brandi, Brian, and the Cupid

Aug 13, 2021

This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw” (W. W. Jacobs, 1902). As such, they are tragedies more than either mysteries or horror, an...

Americans Have High Trust in Health Care Providers: Poll

Aug 12, 2021

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News ) -- Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are highly trusted by most Americans, a new survey shows.Those health professionals do what is right either most or all o...

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the over-50s. A prospective comparative study between surgical and functional treatment.

Aug 12, 2021

In patients aged over 50 years, although data are sparse, results of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery are good if selection is correctly performed. However, non-operative treatment is usually ...

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