A Rare Subcutaneous Manifestation of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma by Darren Yak Leong Chan, Wei Jin Chua

“…Ultrasound imaging of the lumps and later of the abdomen picked up a right renal tumour which led to further computed tomography and bone scans. The bone scan confirmed that the forehead lump was a calvarial metastasis and such a presentation for metastatic RCC is very rare which bears a significantly poorer prognosis.…”
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Clinical Application of the Socket-Shield Concept in Multiple Anterior Teeth by G. Esteve-Pardo, L. Esteve-Colomina

“…A case of rehabilitation of the upper front teeth is presented. To prevent bone resorption following extractions, a socket-shield technique on all the extracted teeth was performed. …”
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Biomimetic Microstructural Materials for Intervertebral Disk Degeneration Repair by Ang Li, Hui Yuan, Feng Cai, Juan Wang, Zehao Chen, Xiaohu Li, Hongze Chang, Wenguo Cui, Xiaodong Liu

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field-Assisting Reduced Graphene Oxide-Incorporated Nanofibers for Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells by Juo Lee, Sungmin Lee, Iksong Byun, Myung Chul Lee, Jungsil Kim, Hoon Seonwoo

“…In bone tissue engineering, various approaches have been investigated to enhance osteogenic regeneration. …”
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Alterations of Hematologic and Hematopoietic Parameters in Mice Exposed to Pulsed Electromagnetic Field by Kangchu Li, Zenghui Teng, Zhaohui Liu, Yuxing Zhang, Kaiping Long, Qimei Liao, Ansheng Ni, Guirong Ding, Shirong Ma

“…After PEMF exposure, blood samples and bone marrow cells of mice were collected for hematologic examinations, bone marrow nucleated cell counting, colony-forming units of granulocyte-macrophage (CFU-GM) colony assay, and serum granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) assay. …”
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Utility of Free Fibula Flap With an Extended Banana-shaped Skin Paddle for Oro-mandibular Reconstructions by Atsumori Hamahata, MD, PhD, Hisato Konoeda, MD, PhD, Satoshi Shirakura, MD, PhD, Kazuhiro Yagihara, MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Sakurai, MD, PhD

“…The free fibula flap is a common technique for mandibular bone defects. However, its limited skin paddle is disadvantageous in cases with significant soft-tissue defects. …”
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Zebrafish Fins as a Model System for Skeletal Human Studies by Manuel Marí-Beffa, Jesús A. Santamaría, Carmen Murciano, Leonor Santos-Ruiz, José A. Andrades, Enrique Guerado, José Becerra

“…Akimenko et al. (2002) has shown that bone morphogenetic protein-2b (BMP2b) is involved in the induction of dermal bone differentiation during fin regeneration. …”
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Challenges Faced by Prehospital Emergency Physicians Providing Emergency Care to Patients with Advanced Incurable Diseases by Anne Kamphausen, Hanna Roese, Karin Oechsle, Malte Issleib, Christian Zöllner, Carsten Bokemeyer, Anneke Ullrich

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Biomechanical insights into anterolateral vertebral screw fixation in osteoporotic spines: a comparative study of fixation methods and positions using porcine vertebrae by Ming-Kai Hsieh, Yun-Da Li, Weng-Pin Chen, De-Mei Lee, Ching-Lung Tai

“…Results A 4-week decalcification process, bone mineral density in the porcine vertebrae decreased to approximately 48% (p < 0.05) of the original value, categorizing them as osteoporotic. …”
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Effect of porcine collagen matrix versus rotated pedicle palatal connective tissue flap on the soft-tissue closure after the immediate posterior implantation: study protocol for a... by Wei Zhang, Si Chen, Chenyang Zhang, Shuobo Fang, Zhengjie Dong, Tong Chen, Wanqi Lv, Keyi Hao

“…Introduction Soft-tissue defect is commonly seen in immediate maxillary posterior implantation because of tooth extraction wound and tension from bone graft. Bone graft materials exposure has a significant detrimental influence on bone augmentation. …”
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Potential Extensions of the US FRAX Algorithm by L. Joseph Melton, Elizabeth J. Atkinson, Sara J. Achenbach, John A. Kanis, Terry M. Therneau, Helena Johansson, Sundeep Khosla, Shreyasee Amin

“…At baseline, femoral neck (FN) bone density was assessed, as were the clinical risk factors included in FRAX, along with additional fracture risk factors such as bone turnover markers and fall history. …”
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A modified non-contrast MRI in the preoperative examination of periacetabular osteotomy at 3.0T by Chuanhui Xu, Xin Pan, Baochen Song, Guangwei Zhang, Daguang Zhang

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Monthly Intramuscular Neridronate for the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Results of a 6-Year Prospective Italian Study by L. Guiducci, C. Vassalle, P. Parchi, S. Maffei

“…We assessed the 6-year effects of monthly IM NE on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover biomarkers (BMs) in postmenopausal OP. …”
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Dacrocytes: A Distinct Presentation in Breast Carcinoma by Hamza Sümter

“…The patient who came to the hematology outpatient clinic with fatigue and underwent bone marrow biopsy because of dacrocyte in his peripheral smear was diagnosed with breast cancer with bone marrow metastasis. …”
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Prevent Osteoporosis: Catch the Silent Thief by Linda B. Bobroff

“… Osteoporosis means porous bones, or bones that have so many openings (pores) that they can easily break or be crushed. …”
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Haematologic and Urologic Manifestations of Cryptococcus neoformans by Jessica Morgan, John Vardanega, Mimi Yue, Ian Gassiep

“…A literature review of systemic cryptococcal infections involving the genitourinary tract and bone marrow was performed. These cases highlight the importance of clinicians considering uncommon manifestations of cryptococcal disease.…”
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Three-dimensional assessment of the ideal insertion angle and position of temporary anchorage devices in the anterior palate: (in a sample of erbil city). by Melav Musa Ibrahim, Omar Fawzi Chawshli

“… Background and Objectives: Mini-screws may be used in a variety of alveolar bone sites and can withstand loading, allowing for better orthodontic anchoring. …”
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A Comparative Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Two Calcium Phosphate/Collagen Composite Materials and Their Osteogenic Effects on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells by Qing Li, Tong Wang, Gui-feng Zhang, Xin Yu, Jing Zhang, Gang Zhou, Zhi-hui Tang

“…Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are ideal seed cells for use in bone tissue engineering and they have many advantages over other stem cells. …”
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Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Autologous Periosteal Micrografts: A New Regenerative Approach and a Case Report of a 3-Year Follow-Up by Saturnino Marco Lupi, Arianna Rodriguez y Baena, Claudia Todaro, Gabriele Ceccarelli, Ruggero Rodriguez y Baena

“…This case report discusses about an innovative bone regeneration method that involves the use of autologous periosteal micrografts, which were used for a maxillary sinus floor lift in a 52-year-old female patient. …”
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Stress Analysis of Osteoporotic Lumbar Vertebra Using Finite Element Model with Microscaled Beam-Shell Trabecular-Cortical Structure by Yoon Hyuk Kim, Mengying Wu, Kyungsoo Kim

“…Osteoporosis is a disease in which low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue lead to enhanced bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. …”
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