Role and mechanism of dexmedetomidine in regulating bone metabolism in tail-suspended osteoporotic rats by GUO Yunliang, WANG Can, ZHANG Xinyu

“…Bone histological staining was used to observe the trabecular bone area fraction. Biomechanical three-point bending test was employed to measure the maximum load, stiffness, and fracture energy. …”
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Autologous osteoperiosteal transplantation achieves comparable repair effect and superior interface integration to autologous osteochondral transplantation in porcine osteochondral... by Shuai Yang, En Deng, Linxin Chen, Yanbin Pi, Anhong Wang, Linghui Dai, Hongjie Huang, Xiaoning Duan, Xin Fu, Jiying Zhang, Qinwei Guo, Weili Shi

“…Nanoindentation analysis revealed near-normal biomechanical properties in the repaired cartilage of both AOPT and AOCT groups. …”
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A comparative study on the efficacy of kirschner wire tension band combined with anchor cross-suture internal fixation versus partial patellectomy in the treatment of comminuted in... by Siyu Duan, Rongda Xu, Hanfei Liu, Ming Sun, Hairui Liang, Zhencun Cai

“…This study aims to compare the biomechanical stability and clinical efficacy of Kirschner wire tension band combined with anchor cross-suture fixation versus traditional partial patellectomy in the treatment of comminuted inferior pole patellar fractures. …”
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Efficacy of latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer in anterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears and posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears by Chang Hee Baek, Chaemoon Lim, Jung Gon Kim, Bo Taek Kim, Seung Jin Kim

“…Conclusion Although LDTM transfer is an effective and safe treatment option for ASIRCTs and PSIRCTs, LDTM transfer is more effective for ASIRCTs than PSIRCTs due to its biomechanical advantage and tendon transfer principles. …”
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Investigation of Interaction Effects of Elbow and Wrist Angles in Sitting and Standing Postures on Grip Strength and Perceived Exertion by Davood Afshari, Niloofar Chinisaz, Maryam Seyedtabib, Iman Dianat, Maryam Nourollahi-Darabad

“…Introduction: Biomechanical risk factors, including wrist and elbow angle and standing and sitting position, are the primary factors affecting hand grip strength and perceived exertion. …”
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Predictores psicológicos de lesión en jóvenes deportistas / Psychological Predictors of Injury in Young Athletes by Rosendo Berengüí-Gil, Jorge L. Puga

“…Abstract: In competitive sports a number of physiological, biomechanical, environmental and psychological factors interact to cause increased susceptibility or vulnerability to injury. …”
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Post-Trial Feedback Alters Landing Performance in Adolescent Female Athletes Using a Portable Feedback System by Thomas W Kernozek, Drew Rutherford, Becky Heinert, Jessica Onsager, Maria Lee, Jeremie Schiedermayer, Stephanie Dietrich, Renee Dade, Thomas Gus Almonroeder

“…# Background Post-performance verbal and visual feedback based on data collected via lab-based instruments have been shown to improve landing patterns related to non-contact ACL injury. Biomechanical methods are often complex, difficult to transport and utilize in field settings, and costly, which limits their use for injury prevention. …”
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Patellofemoral Joint Loading During Bodyweight One-Legged and Two-Legged BOSU and Floor Squats by Rafael Escamilla, Naiquan Zheng, Toran D. MacLeod, Rodney Imamura, Kevin E Wilk, Shangcheng Wang, Robert Asuncion, Irwin S. Thompson, Arnel L. Aguinaldo, Glenn S Fleisig

“… # Study Design Controlled laboratory biomechanical, repeated-measures, counterbalanced design…”
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Finite element analysis of the influence of occlusal contact on maxillary All-on-4 immediate loading under different framework materials by JIANG Nan, GU Weiping

“…Objective To explore the occlusal contact designs in accordance with biomechanical principles in the All-on-4 immediate loading scheme of the edentulous maxilla with four kinds of framework materials. …”
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Standardised activities in wheelchair rugby, comparison between athletes with coordination impairment and athletes with other impairments by Viola C. Altmann, Viola C. Altmann, Viola C. Altmann, Mariska Janssen, Mariska Janssen, Johanna L. J. de Wit, Rienk M. A. van der Slikke, Rienk M. A. van der Slikke, Rienk M. A. van der Slikke

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Reproducibility and Consistency of Isolation Protocols for Fibroblasts, Smooth Muscle Cells, and Epithelial Cells from the Human Vagina by Jayson Sueters, Rogier Schipperheijn, Judith Huirne, Theo Smit, Zeliha Guler

“…We recently developed a vascularized, organ-specific matrix from healthy human vaginal wall tissue with suitable biomechanical properties. A superior graft would require further extensive colonization with autologous vaginal cells to reduce complications upon implantation. …”
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Influence of Extra-Articular Augmentation on Clinical Outcomes and Survival in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Pseudorandomized Study by Antonio Maestro, Nicolás Rodríguez, Iván Pipa, Carmen Toyos, Lucía Lanuza, Filipe Machado, César Castaño, Santiago Maestro

“…This instability can compromise returning to sports and increase the risk of further injuries. The biomechanical role of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) in controlling internal knee rotation is well known. …”
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The fundus changes in pathological myopia by Markosyan G.A., Tarutta E.P, Tarasova N.A., Maksimova M.V.

“…&nbsp;</i> </p> <p> <i>A detailed analysis of the results of research by various authors showed that many factors affect the development of pathological myopia: biomechanical, biochemical, morphological, hemodynamic. …”
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Functional Remediation Improves Serum BDNF and TrkB Levels in Euthymic Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Trial Study by Li R, Li J, Ji SS, Li D, Chu L, Zhang J, Sun X, Luo X, Zhang Y

“…Ru Li,1,&ast; Jiaxin Li,1,&ast; Shiyi Suzy Ji,2 Dazhi Li,1 Lijun Chu,1 Jian Zhang,1 Xia Sun,1 Xingguang Luo,3 Yong Zhang1 1Unit of Bipolar Disorder, Tianjin Anding Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, New York, USA; 3Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yong Zhang, Unit of Bipolar Disorder, Tianjin Anding Hospital, 13 Liulin Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300222, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86 22 8818 8258, Email zhangyong@tjmhc.comPurpose: We aimed to verify the impact of functional remediation (FR) on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) levels, to explore the biomechanism of FR intervention in patients with euthymic bipolar disorder (BD).Patients and Methods: This is a randomized controlled, 12-week intervention study with participants randomized into the FR group (n=39) and the treatment as usual group (TAU, n=42) at the 1∶1 ratio. 17-Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 (HDRS-17), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), and Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) were used to assess affective symptoms and cognitive functioning both at baseline and week 12, respectively. …”
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Bilateral Ground Reaction Force Prediction Using Deep Learning Models and Custom Force Plate by Ying Heng Yeo, Muhammad Fauzinizam Razali, Zaidi Mohd Ripin, Nur-Akasyah J., Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini Ridzwan, Alexander Wai Teng Tan, Jia Yi Tay

“…Nevertheless, the inability to quantify bilateral ground reaction force (GRF) prevents these inexpensive force plates from being used for biomechanical analysis and certain clinical metric acquisition. …”
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Association between Corneal Stiffness Parameter at the First Applanation and Keratoconus Severity by Kaili Yang, Liyan Xu, Qi Fan, Shengwei Ren

“…SP-A1 was found to be statistically positively associated with intraocular pressure (IOP), biomechanical corrected IOP (bIOP), time from the initiation of air puff until the first applanation (A1T), corneal velocity at the second applanation (A2V), and negatively associated with deformation amplitude (DA), peak distance (PD), corneal velocity at the first applanation (A1V), time from the initiation of air puff until the second applanation (A2T), and DA Ratio Max [2 mm] both in normal and keratoconus eyes (all P<0.05). …”
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Medical therapy to treat obesity and optimize fertility in women of reproductive age: a narrative review by Janelle Duah, David B. Seifer

“…Abstract Background Overweight and obesity—chronic illnesses in which an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass resulting in adverse metabolic, biomechanical, and psychosocial health consequences—negatively impact female fertility. …”
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Discussion: acoustic density and ocular structures rigidity in healthy individuals and patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (response to the article by Kazemi A., Zhou B., Zha... by I.N. Koshits, O.V. Svetlova, A.A. Ryabtseva, M.G. Guseva, M.B. Egemberdiev, P.P. Bakshinsky, M.V. Zaseeva

“…In our opinion, this scientific discussion will be useful not only to ophthalmologists specialized in OAG but also in other fields because it refers to understanding the physiological essence of the fundamental biomechanical characteristics of the eye and in-depth understanding of how they affect intraocular metabolism and the glaucoma process. …”
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Preservative-free therapy for glaucoma after corneal refractive surgery by A.A. Antonov, I.V. Kozlova, T.S. Mitichkina, I.I. Vedmedenko

“…In patients who underwent corneal refractive surgery corneal shape depends on the intraocular pressure (IOP) greater than in patients with intact fibrous tunic. Moreover, its biomechanic properties are more diverse. As a result of an increased percentage of these patients and their aging, glaucoma is diagnosed more often in this group. …”
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Sheet Metal Manual Handling Aids: Effects of Design Differences on Muscle Activity and Subjective Assessment by Nadiah Ahmad, Radin Zaid Radin Umar, Isa Halim, Dian Mardi Safitri

“…Handling heavy and bulky sheet metal manually can cause awkward postures and forceful exertion, leading to intense biomechanical load on the workers. A trolley lifter was designed and fabricated to address this issue to improve work postures during sheet metal transfer tasks. …”
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