Combination of morphological and multiparametric MR neurography enhances carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis and evaluation by Youzhi Wang, Wenjun Wu, Jiamin Kang, Yu Su, Tingting Liu, Jie Zhao, Dingxi Liu, Xiangchuang Kong, Yuxiong Weng, Chuansheng Zheng, Chungao Li, Lixia Wang

“…FA, AD, T2 value, and CSA at the pisiform bone level were identified as independent predictors of CTS. …”
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The Influence of Genetic Variations in the CD86 Gene on the Outcome after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation by Lidia Karabon, Miroslaw Markiewicz, Karolina Chrobot, Monika Dzierzak-Mietla, Edyta Pawlak-Adamska, Anna Partyka, Anna Koclega, Slawomira Kyrcz-Krzemien, Irena Frydecka

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Stature estimation and sex determination from contemporary Northeastern Thai clavicles using discriminant function and linear regression analyses by Chanasorn Poodendaen, Poonikha Namwongsakool, Sitthichai Iamsaard, Nareelak Tangsrisakda, Rarinthron Samrid, Chadaporn Chaimontri, Worrawit Boonthai, Suthat Duangchit

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Biomineralized PEEK cages containing osteoinductive CaP bioceramics promote spinal fusion in goats by Qiujiang Li, Bowen Hu, Linan Wang, Lei Wang, Cong Feng, Zhuang Zhang, Zhipeng Deng, Yang Xiao, Bo Yuan, Xiangdong Zhu, Xiangfeng Li, Xi Yang, Yueming Song, Xingdong Zhang

“…In vivo goat spinal fusion experiments demonstrated that PEEK cages filled with CaP bioceramics resulted in good bone growth and spinal fusion. Therefore, the high mechanical strength and good biocompatibility of biomineralized PEEK cages, together with the excellent bioactivity and degradation properties of CaP bioceramics, provide an ideal microenvironment for bone fusion. …”
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Does Sex Matter in Obesity-Induced Periodontal Inflammation in the SS^LepR Mutant Rats? by Abdulmohsin Alhashim, Kim Capehart, Jocelyn Tang, Karim M. Saad, Rafik Abdelsayed, Marion A. Cooley, Jan M. Williams, Ahmed A. Elmarakby

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Obesity increases systemic and periodontal inflammation, without evidence of bone loss or apparent sex differences in SS^LepR mutant rats.…”
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Contribution of Statins towards Periodontal Treatment: A Review by Catherine Petit, Fareeha Batool, Isaac Maximiliano Bugueno, Pascale Schwinté, Nadia Benkirane-Jessel, Olivier Huck

“…Moreover, they are able to modulate the host response activated by bacterial challenge, to prevent inflammation-mediated bone resorption and to promote bone formation. Furthermore, they reduce bacterial growth, disrupt bacterial membrane stability, and increase bacterial clearance, thus averting the exacerbation of infection. …”
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Stroma-derived Dickkopf-1 contributes to the suppression of NK cell cytotoxicity in breast cancer by Seunghyun Lee, Biancamaria Ricci, Jennifer Tran, Emily Eul, Jiayu Ye, Qihao Ren, David Clever, Julia Wang, Pamela Wong, Michael S. Haas, Sheila A. Stewart, Cynthia X. Ma, Todd A. Fehniger, Roberta Faccio

“…Systemic and bone-specific DKK1 targeting reduce tumor growth. …”
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Archived Cytogenetic Cell Pellets Used to Detect a BCR::ABL1 Driver Mutation Eight Years before Disease Presentation by Ramakrishnan Sasi, Michelle Spruill, Peter L. Perrotta

“…Various non-neoplastic conditions were excluded, and a bone marrow biopsy was performed to rule out MDS. …”
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Nonunion with Breakage of Gamma Nail and Subsequent Fracture in the Ipsilateral Femur by Takahiro Niikura, Sang Yang Lee, Yoshitada Sakai, Kotaro Nishida, Ryosuke Kuroda, Masahiro Kurosaka

“…The fracture demonstrated atrophic nonunion 10 months after surgery, and autologous bone grafting was performed at the same hospital. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A 17-Year Follow-Up Clinical Case Report by Fabrizio Bassi, Pier Paolo Poli, Davide Rancitelli, Fabrizio Signorino, Carlo Maiorana

“…A significant peri-implant bone loss was clearly visible on the periapical radiograph. …”
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Evaluation of survival rate of implants with immediate loading compared to implants with conventional load in implants with fixed prosthesis, update of a systematic review and meta... by Meysam Heidari, Masomeh Rostamzadeh, Ideh Talimkhani

“…The desired effect size included survival risk ratio and mean difference, crestal bone surface and probing depth in the group using CL implants compared to IL implants. …”
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Evaluation of a Three-Stage Method for Improving Mandibular Retrognathia with Labially Inclined Incisors Using Genioplasty, Segmental Osteotomy, and Two-Jaw Surgery by Kazuhiro Matsushita, Hiro-o Yamaguchi, Mino Koshikawa-Matsuno, Nobuo Inoue

“…Bone augmentation with thin cortical bone at the gap created on the upper surface of the advanced genial segment was also addressed in the previous report. …”
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Surgical management of a lateral sphenoid sinus encephalocele: 2-Dimensional operative video by Ryan W. Sindewald, Michael G. Brandel, Arvin R. Wali, Carol H. Yan, David R. Santiago-Dieppa

“…Extended sphenoidotomy is preferred if the angle between the access door and lateral extension of bone defect is greater than 35°1. Otherwise, the transpterygopalatine approach is used. …”
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Role of Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy on Platelet Recovery in Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura by Khan Sheema, Ujjan Ikramdin, Naz Arshi, Naz Farah, Sheikh Imran

“…Mean ages of H. pylori positive and negative subjects were 43.89 ± 7.06 and 44.75 ± 7.91 years, respectively. Bone marrow examination confirmed the diagnosis and excluded other related BM disorders. …”
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Quercetin Protects Primary Human Osteoblasts Exposed to Cigarette Smoke through Activation of the Antioxidative Enzymes HO-1 and SOD-1 by Karl F. Braun, Sabrina Ehnert, Thomas Freude, José T. Egaña, Thilo L. Schenck, Arne Buchholz, Andreas Schmitt, Sebastian Siebenlist, Lilianna Schyschka, Markus Neumaier, Ulrich Stöckle, Andreas K. Nussler

“…Smokers frequently suffer from impaired fracture healing often due to poor bone quality and stability. Cigarette smoking harms bone cells and their homeostasis by increased formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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Influence of Vanadium 4+ and 5+ Ions on the Differentiation and Activation of Human Osteoclasts by Matthias A. König, Oliver P. Gautschi, Hans-Peter Simmen, Luis Filgueira, Dieter Cadosch

“…Vanadium-containing implants may reduce implant failure rate by influencing osteoclast activity at the bone-implant interface. V-ligand complexes might offer new treatment options by accumulating in the bone.…”
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The Appearance of Antiphage Antibodies in Sera of Patients Treated with Phages by Marzanna Łusiak-Szelachowska, Beata Weber-Dąbrowska, Maciej Żaczek, Ryszard Międzybrodzki, Andrzej Górski

“…<b>Background</b>: Bacteriophages are neutralized by the sera of patients undergoing phage therapy (PT), particularly during local or concomitant local and oral phage administration in bone infections, soft tissue infections, or upper respiratory tract infections. …”
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Surgical Repair Using Suture Bridge Technique for Triceps Tendon Avulsion by Ryogo Furuhata, Yusaku Kamata, Aki Kono, Taichi Nishimura, Shinya Otani, Hideo Morioka

“…We inserted knotless anchors into the ulna distal to the fracture site and fixed the avulsed bone fragments and triceps tendon using the suture bridge technique. …”
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Alendronate versus Raloxifene for Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis of Seven Head-to-Head Randomized Controlled Trials by Tiao Lin, Shi-Gui Yan, Xun-Zi Cai, Zhi-Min Ying, Fu-Zhen Yuan, Xi Zuo

“…For Aln the weekly strategy would further reduce the upper GI disorders and gain more bone mass increment compared to the daily treatment. …”
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The Use of Iliac Stem Prosthesis for Acetabular Defects following Resections for Periacetabular Tumors by Massimiliano De Paolis, Alessio Biazzo, Carlo Romagnoli, Nikolin Alì, Sandro Giannini, Davide Maria Donati

“…Between 1999 and 2012, 45 patients underwent pelvic resections for periacetabular bone tumors followed by reconstruction with stem cup prosthesis. …”
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