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Orthopedics

Bioglass incorporated methacrylated collagen bioactive ink for 3D printing of bone tissue.

Nov 05, 2020

Bioactive 3D printed scaffolds are promising candidates for bone tissue engineering (BTE) applications. Here, we introduce a bioactive ink composed of Bioglass 45S5 (BG) and methacrylated collagen (CM...

A compact stereotactic system for image-guided surgical intervention.

Nov 05, 2020

Stereotactic technology enables fine navigation to small structures in the human body. While current stereotactic systems facilitate accurate targeting, they are mechanically cumbersome and limited in...

Abnormal functional connectivity density in patients with dysthyroid optic neuropathy.

Nov 05, 2020

[Objective] Functional connectivity density (FCD) mapping was used to investigate abnormalities and factors related to brain functional connectivity (F.C.) in cortical regions of patients with dysthyr...

Urinary steroid profile in relation to the menstrual cycle.

Nov 05, 2020

The interpretation of the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) in female athletes is complex due to the large variation of the endogenous urinary steroids. The menstrual cycle see...

Hypodermic needle fixation without fluoroscopy versus k-wire fixation with fluoroscopy for distal phalangeal fractures: a comparative study.

Nov 02, 2020

Distal phalanx fractures are frequently encountered in our daily practice. They are often caused by crush injuries and are the most frequent work-related hand fractures. Different types of fixation ha...

Will that hurt? A contingency learning task to assess pain-expectancy judgments for low back postures.

Nov 02, 2020

Contingency learning, i.e. learning that a cue predicts the presence (or absence) of an event, is central to the formation of beliefs regarding painfulness of body postures. Such beliefs may spread to...

Citrate regulates extracellular matrix mineralization during osteoblast differentiation in vitro.

Nov 02, 2020

The extremely high levels of citrate in bone highlight its important role, which must be involved in some essential functional or structural role that is required for the development and maintenance o...

Medial Bone Plating for Management of Type V Central Tarsal Bone Fractures in Six Dogs.

Nov 02, 2020

 The aim of this study was to report the surgical technique and outcomes of dogs with type V central tarsal bone (CTB) fractures stabilized with a bone plate applied to the medial aspect of the tars...

Automatic segmentation and RECIST score evaluation in osteosarcoma using diffusion MRI: A computer aided system process.

Nov 02, 2020

Accuracy and consistency in RECIST (Response evaluation criteria in solid tumors) measurements are crucial for treatment planning. Manual RECIST measurement is tedious, prone-to-error and operator-sub...

Management of femoral head fractures through surgical hip dislocation (SHD): a demanding but safe technique.

Oct 29, 2020

Femoral head fractures considered to be rare injuries. Surgical intervention is indicated for major fragment displacement or in the presence of instability. Surgical management can be achieved through...

Simple bone cyst of the hyoid: A radiological diagnosis and follow-up.

Oct 29, 2020

Simple bone cyst (SBC), also known as unicameral bone cyst, is a benign, fluid-filled cystic lesion that mainly appears in the long bones of young patients. Simple bone cysts are considered dysplastic...

Tilianin attenuates HDM-induced allergic asthma by suppressing Th2-immune responses via downregulation of IRF4 in dendritic cells.

Oct 29, 2020

Acacetin 7-O-β-D-glucoside (tilianin) is a major constituent of Agastache rugosa, a traditional medicine that has long been used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Tilianin has a wide v...

Model-based dual-energy tomographic image reconstruction of objects containing known metal components.

Oct 29, 2020

Dual-energy (DE) decomposition has been adopted in orthopedic imaging to measure bone composition and visualize intraarticular contrast enhancement. One of the potential applications involves monitori...

Trabecular Bone is Increased in a Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Oct 29, 2020

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in an intricate disorder characterized by reproductive and metabolic abnormalities that may affect bone quality and strength along with the lifespan. The present study...

COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges Osteoporosis Management

Oct 27, 2020

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively impacted osteoporosis management, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Osteoporosis International. Eu...

MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices

Oct 26, 2020

FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be safely performed in patients with non-MRI-conditional cardiac devices, including pacemakers and abandoned leads, accor...

SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

Oct 26, 2020

FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In a Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America white paper, published online Oct. 14 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, updated recommenda...

American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7

Oct 26, 2020

The 105th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held virtually this year from Oct. 3 to 7 and attracted participants from a...

Screw-in-screw fixation of fragility sacrum fracturesprovides high stability without loosening - Biomechanicalevaluation of a new concept.

Oct 26, 2020

Surgical treatment of fragility sacrum fractureswith percutaneous sacroiliac (SI) screw fixation is associated with high failure rates. Turn-out is detected in up to 20% of the patients. The aim of th...

Prevalence of sports-related spinal injury stratified by competition level and return to play guidelines.

Oct 26, 2020

Spinal injury is among the most severe and feared injuries an athlete may face. We present an up-to-date review of the recent literature, stratifying recommendations based on injury location (cervical...

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