... groups of patients from HRA Based on a single surgeon’s experience with metal -on- metal HRA, the purpose of this study was: (1) to report our clinical results of a group of consecutive metal -on- metal ... length of follow-up was 30±6 months In order to understand the causes of early femoral failure rate, a multivariable logistic regression model was generated in order to analyze the effects ofbone ... hip-related complications that did not require revision: one deep infection (0.3%), two shifted acetabular components (0.6%), three hip dislocations (0.8%), and one abductor tear four months postoperatively...
... analyses Bone biomarkers Biochemical markersofboneturnover were assayed in archived serum and urine stored at -70°C We measured two serum bone formation markers: osteocalcin and bone- specific ... in which bone scan lesions were found to powerfully predict radiographic progression in the knees Onbone histology, areas ofbone affected by BMLs exhibit reversal lines indicative ofbone remodeling ... remodeling [10] Small areas ofbone necrosis are also present, as is scar The extensive bone remodeling seen, and the correlation of MRI bone marrow lesions with positive bone scintigraphy (a tracer...
... illustrates the mentioned negative role of TNF onbone formation Whether these effects of TNF blockade on local bone metabolism are long-term effects is currently unknown, since the duration of treatment, ... Close-up view of the compartment of subchondral bone erosion, original magnification × 400 (c) Cortical bone channels underneath subchondral bone erosions, original magnification × 400 (d) Inflamed ... endosteal bone surface distant from bone erosion, original magnification × 400 bone Synovial inflammation affects different compartments of juxta-articular bone H & E-stained sections from the...
... baseline only in the Contusion group (#, p < 0.01) WITH CONTUSION NO CONTUSION NORMALIZED PERFUSION NORMALIZED PERFUSION *# NO CONTUSION $ # 2.5 OVERALL MUSCLE PERFUSION 2.5 WITH CONTUSION # * ... creation of a model which can lead to further assessment of the effects of muscle contusion on fracture healing by future investigators List of Abbreviations p: statistical significance criterion; ... functional bone healing measurements not done presently The mechanical stiffness and strength of the bone- nail repair construct following diaphyseal fracture with simultaneous muscle contusion were...
... baseline only in the Contusion group (#, p < 0.01) WITH CONTUSION NO CONTUSION NORMALIZED PERFUSION NORMALIZED PERFUSION *# NO CONTUSION $ # 2.5 OVERALL MUSCLE PERFUSION 2.5 WITH CONTUSION # * ... creation of a model which can lead to further assessment of the effects of muscle contusion on fracture healing by future investigators List of Abbreviations p: statistical significance criterion; ... functional bone healing measurements not done presently The mechanical stiffness and strength of the bone- nail repair construct following diaphyseal fracture with simultaneous muscle contusion were...
... to bone destruction Bone degradation in the vehicle treated CIA group was seen as a reduction in the development ofbone trabeculae and the presence of osteoclasts located at the sites ofbone ... link between the activation of the immune system and bone destruction is consistent with the finding that several cytokines contribute to bone resorption via stimulation of osteoclastic mediators ... design of the figures RPG made substantial contributions to the conception and design of the study, gave final approval of the manuscript for publication JL made substantial contributions to the conception...
... increased loading on the bone This may provide an explanation of the association of higher vitamin C intake with decreased bone area and the risk ofbone marrow lesions The emerging evidence of structural ... attenuation may play a role in the pathogenesis of OA [15] Conclusion The present study suggests a beneficial effectof vitamin C intake on the reduction in bone size and the number ofbone marrow ... associated with the tibial plateau bone area and with the presence ofbone marrow lesions These data suggest a beneficial effectof vitamin C and fruit onbone structure The lutein and zeaxanthin...
... findings of functional serotonergic pathways in bone cells and preliminary clinical evidence demonstrating detrimental effects of SSRIs onbone growth have raised questions regarding the effects of ... [18,19,24] Secondly, there were few controversial reports on state of depression in patients with periodontitis and depression itself might contribute to bone loss [1,3,25] A third reason is that ... infiltration with severe cementum destruction and alveolar process, C) periodontium of rat with EPD and treated with venlafaxine showing no evidence of prevention of inflammation or bone resorption...
... pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, and malabsorption syndromes among several other conditions The effectof thyroid hormone onboneturnover Thyrotoxicosis increases boneturnover ... have an adverse effecton bone, especially in postmenopausal women; the largest effect was on cortical bone Thyroid hormone replacement seemed to have a minimal clinical effectonbone The study ... biochemical markers during the first year of treatment can predict the degree of reduction of BMD Our models' predictions of the time of maximum rate of change in bone mass density correspond reasonably...
... investigated the effectof therapeutic dose enoxaparin and four doses of DAA on blood coagulation status and markersof fibrin formation, activation of fibrinolysis, and fibrin dissolution in acute ... form of human APC Whereas endogenous production of activated protein C is dependent upon an ongoing coagulation process leading to the formation of thrombin, DAA levels achieved with infusion of ... analysis of the effectof DAA on fibrin formation and fibrinolysis, these patients were excluded, because calculation of a relative decrease (percent of initial value) led to a disproportional effect...
... distribution in all tissues, including bone and body fluids [48] This was of particular interest as one out of four patients presented with open fractures and was thus at high risk for bone infection ... this unique cohort of patients, in particular with respect to complex wound management, infection and psychoemotional control According to the concept of a trimodal distribution of medical problems ... indicating when to consult professional support Upon federal request the Department of Psychotraumatology of the University of Heidelberg (Germany) assembled a comprehensive list of 400 qualified...
... interventions are developed that reduce consecutive work hours to ensure the safety of patient care We believe, however, that development of ‘a sense of professionalism’ is not a function of whether ... Available online http://ccforum.com/content/9/5/528 We agree with the recommendation that further research should study the effects of sleep deprivation and work schedule interventions on the performance ... performance of upper-level residents and other medical staff across a variety of disciplines We likewise agree that optimizing patient handoffs, medical education, and trainees’ sense of professionalism...
... examined consisted of severe calorie restriction along with vitamin supplements and administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that encourages metabolic utilization of visceral ... Silveira A, Hansson LO, Pernow J, Ericsson CG, Hamsten A, Tornvall P Relation of hypertriglyceridemia to plasma concentrations of biochemical markersof inflammation and endothelial activation (C-reactive ... number of CD34-positive cells during treatment may provide an indicator of improvement of vascular health In our study, we analyzed the effectof weight loss on the improvement of lipid profile...
... with the hydroxyl group on the meta position) which is used in nasal decongestants and is not a constituent of C aurantium Because of the known cardiovascular effects of nor-epinephrine and ephedrine, ... the absorption of fats and carbohydrates [5] In spite of their widespread use and the lack of credible reports regarding adverse effects, controversy has existed regarding the safety of bitter ... to 0.81 + 0.04 Effect sizes were calculated for each of the analyses where data were separated by gender (Table 4) or caffeine consumption (Table 5) The effects based on number of subjects per...
... (ESCC) which consists of a 120-hr-infusion of 5-FU at 400 mg/m2/day in weeks 1, 2, and 7, infusion of CDDP at 40 mg/m2/day on the first day of week 1, 2, and 7, and concurrent radiation at 60 Gy ... Figure A course consisted of continuous infusion of 5-FU at 400 or 500-550 mg/m2/day for days 1-5 and 8-12, infusion of CDDP at 40 mg/m2/day on days and 8, and radiation at Gy/day on days to 5, ... study was conducted with the authorization of the institutional review board and followed the medical research council guidelines of Kobe University Determination of Plasma Concentration of 5-FU...
... procedure The effects of rapid infusion and dilution of the injection solution on phlebitis caused by VNR was evaluated in a rabbit model, as reported elsewhere [4] Briefly, test solutions of VNR or ... et al Effects of pH and osmolality on phlebitic potential of infusion solution for peripheral parenteral nutrition J Toxicol Sci 1998; 23: 77-85 Fonkalsrud EW, Murphy J, Smith FG Jr Effectof pH ... VNR or DXR infusion, respectively Effectof DEX on VNR-induced phlebitis A 0.6-mg/mL solution of VNR was infused over 30 at mL/kg/hr into the ear vein To clarify the effectof DEX on phlebitis caused...
... inhibitory effect [7] The number of mature liver schizonts increased in the presence of mAbs anti-CSP of P yoelii and the authors suggested that enhancement of infection could be a consequence of an ... deviation of the mean Int J Med Sci 2006, In order to investigate if antibodies were exerting an effecton invasion, serial dilutions of mAb anti-CSP were tested in the culture medium After synchronisation, ... contamination PCR reaction triplicates showed no major differences among them and expression levels of the internal control were similar in the different experiments The expression levels of csp...
... measure of the degree of LV dyssynchrony Furthermore, the shortening of diastolic time is an often overlooked mechanism of cardiac dysfunction The duration of diastole is a principal determinant of ... Society of Echocardiography Committee on Standards, Subcommittee on Quantitation of Two-Dimensional Echocardiogram: recommendations for quantitation of the left ventricle by two-dimensional echocardiography ... ventricular ejection and total LV systole (10,11) This effectof loading conditions on the duration of LV systole is a well documented finding in cardiac disease states with considerable afterload-mismatch...
... touch feel of herbs -learning and description of the smell of ethnic spices -red and green chili sauce -recapitulation of contents of the earlier lessons -practical exercises on using one’s senses ... sessions one group of the children (N = 35) received a lesson on the sense of taste, another group (N = 34) received a lesson on the sense of smell and the third group (N = 40) received no lesson ... was present in one of the lessons in the first education wave For the control group the corresponding change was 0.56 (effect of education, p = 0.24) Mean change in the number of positive answers...