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Three-dimensional porous reduced graphene oxide/hydroxyapatite membrane for guided bone regeneration.

Sep 13, 2021

The guided bone regeneration (GBR) membrane is intended to provide sufficient space for alveolar bone regeneration and meanwhile prevent the invasion of gingival epithelium. In this study, three-dimen...

Polyvinyl alcohol hydrolysis rate and molecular weight influence human and murine HSC activity ex vivo.

Sep 13, 2021

Ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) is one of the most promising strategies to increase the availability of transplantable HSCs and improve bone marrow transplantation outcomes. We re...

Disrupted somatosensory input alters postural control strategies during the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) in healthy people.

Sep 06, 2021

Chronic adaptations, including persistent sensorimotor deficits, remain in individuals with a history of ankle instability, resulting in altered postural control strategies during functional tasks suc...

Urinary symptoms in older people with low back pain: Prevalence, clinical, and functional factors associated.

Sep 06, 2021

To identify the prevalence, clinical and functional factors associated with urinary symptoms (US) in community-dwelling older adults with acute low back pain (LBP).This was a cross-sectional study of ...

Analytical model for the prediction of permeability of triply periodic minimal surfaces.

Sep 06, 2021

Triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) are mathematically defined cellular structures whose geometry can be quickly adapted to target desired mechanical response (structural and fluid). This has made...

Toward optoacoustic sciatic nerve detection using an all-fiber interferometric-based sensor for endoscopic smart laser surgery.

Sep 06, 2021

Laser surgery requires efficient tissue classification to reduce the probability of undesirable or unwanted tissue damage. This study aimed to investigate acoustic shock waves (ASWs) as a means of cla...

Clinical Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Elective Indications versus Acute Three and Four-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aug 30, 2021

The reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has continued to increase in clinical utility and popularity as an effective treatment for cuff tear arthropathy (CTA), irreparable rotator cuff tear (RC...

Musculoskeletal complications following critical illness: A scoping review.

Aug 30, 2021

To explore the extent to which musculoskeletal (MSK) complications have been reported following critical illness, identifying evidence gaps and providing recommendations for future research.We searche...

Bilateral sciatic hernias in an elderly woman successfully managed with robotic surgery: A case report and literature review.

Aug 30, 2021

Sciatic hernias are the rarest form of pelvic floor hernias as well as an uncommon cause of sciatica. A high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis due to its variable clinical presentat...

Sharp force fatalities: Differentiating homicide from suicide through a retrospective review (2012-2019) of autopsy findings in Lisbon (Portugal).

Aug 30, 2021

Sharp force fatalities may have a homicidal, suicidal or accidental manner of death. To aid in such differentiation this study aimed to identify medico-legal elements which were predictors of a given ...

Pediatric Gaucher disease with intermediate type 2-3 phenotype associated with parkinsonian features and levodopa responsiveness.

Aug 30, 2021

Gaucher disease (GD) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of acid β-glucosidase encoded by the GBA gene. In patients with GD, childhood onset parkinsonian featu...

The Versatility of the DCIA Free Flap: A Forgotten Flap? Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aug 30, 2021

 Studies reporting on the deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) free flap are restricted to a limited number of patients and areas of application. The aim of this review was to assess the reliability ...

DNMT3B decreases extracellular matrix degradation and alleviates intervertebral disc degeneration through TRPA1 methylation to inhibit the COX2/YAP axis.

Aug 26, 2021

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a main cause of low back pain that is associated with extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and inflammation. This study aims to investigate the role of DNM...

Effects of SiO2 Incorporation on the Flexural Properties of a Denture Base Resin: An In Vitro Study.

Aug 26, 2021

 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the addition of low-silicon dioxide nanoparticles (nano-SiO) on the flexural strength and elastic modulus of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) dent...

Association of Fpr1 gene expression with osteogenesis and adipogenesis of adipose derived stem cells.

Aug 26, 2021

Formyl peptide receptors (Fprs) play fundamental roles in multiple cell functions including promotion of osteogenesis and bone fracture healing. In this study, the role of Fpr1 gene in osteogenic and ...

A systematic dissection of human primary osteoblasts at single-cell resolution.

Aug 26, 2021

Human osteoblasts are multifunctional bone cells, which play essential roles in bone formation, angiogenesis regulation, as well as maintenance of hematopoiesis. However, the categorization of primary...

Preliminary Histological Evaluation of the Application of Ozone in the First Days of Orthodontic Force Induction in Animal Model.

Aug 26, 2021

 The aim of the study is to histologically evaluate the effect of ozone therapy on orthodontic force induction in an animal model. Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided into three groups ( = 8). A ...

Lower-limb injury in elite Australian football: A narrative review of kinanthropometric and physical risk factors.

Aug 23, 2021

This review aims to provide a succinct and critical analysis of the current physical and mechanical demands of elite Australian football while examining lower-limb injury and the associated physical a...

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...

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