Calcium to magnesium ratio as a superior biomarker for nephrolithiasis detection in primary hyperparathyroidism by Nazif Yalçın, Ayşegül Ertınmaz Özkan, Elif Güneş, Nizameddin Koca

“…In this retrospective study of 367 pHPT patients, clinical, biochemical, and bone mineral density (BMD) data were analyzed. Nephrolithiasis was diagnosed via imaging, and the diagnostic performance of the Ca/Mg ratio and urinary calcium excretion was assessed through receiver operating characteristic analysis. …”
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Patellar Transskeletal Traction for the Treatment of Chronic Patellar Pseudoarthrosis by José Leonardo Rocha de Faria, Dieno Mol Souza Portella, Victor Elias Titonelli, Naasson Trindade Cavanellas, Rodrigo Pires e Albuquerque, Eduardo Branco de Sousa, João Maurício Barretto

“…Patellar fractures, which constitute approximately 1% of bone lesions, may lead to severe impairment of the extensor mechanism. …”
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Preliminary Diagnosis and Characterization of a Spontaneous Immature Testicular Teratoma in an Interferon Receptor-Deficient Mouse Model by ZHAO He, ZHANG Fan, XIAO Yuzhou, AN Xuefang, ZHANG Tao, LI Li

“…The results of HE staining showed that the tumor tissue developed from tissues derived from multiple germ layers, with nerve tissue, bone tissue, muscle tissue, and adipose tissue inside, exhibiting an irregular morphological structure.ConclusionBased on the tumor development, gross morphological structure, and the HE staining results of the pathological sections, the tumor in this mouse was preliminarily diagnosed as an immature teratoma.…”
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Expression of Neural Markers by Undifferentiated Mesenchymal-Like Stem Cells from Different Sources by Dana Foudah, Marianna Monfrini, Elisabetta Donzelli, Stefania Niada, Anna T. Brini, Monia Orciani, Giovanni Tredici, Mariarosaria Miloso

“…The spontaneous expression of neural markers, already demonstrated in bone marrow (BM) mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), has been considered as evidence of the MSCs’ predisposition to differentiate toward neural lineages, supporting their use in stem cell-based therapy for neural repair. …”
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Icaritin alleviates motor impairment and osteoporosis in Parkinson’s disease mice via the ER-PI3K/Akt pathway by Xianmei Lin, Xinyu Zhou, Xingman Liu, Lingqiong Xia, Jing Cai, Nanqu Huang, Yong Luo, Weidong Wu

“…Serum estradiol, FSH, LH levels were measured by ELISA, and the expression of PI3K/Akt signaling and apoptosis proteins was analyzed by Western blot. Bone mineral density was assessed via dual-energy X-ray absorption, and histology of the uterus and femur was performed. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of PD‐1/PD‐L1 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer by Qichen Zhang, Xiaojuan Han, Jiayi Liu, Hui Qiao

“…Adverse effects were comparable between the groups in terms of thyroid function (p = 0.898), but bone marrow suppression and gastrointestinal reactions were significantly less severe in the PD‐L1 group (p = 0.047 and p = 0.002). …”
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Mesenchymal stem cell therapy as a game-changer in liver diseases: review of current clinical trials by Wei-Chen Huang, Yuan-Chi Li, Pin-Xuan Chen, Kevin Sheng-Kai Ma, Li-Tzu Wang

“…This review delves into the latest advances in MSC-based treatments for chronic and end-stage liver diseases, as highlighted in current clinical trials. MSCs derived from bone marrow and umbilical cord have shown remarkable promise in reversing liver damage, improving liver function, and providing hope for patients who do not respond to conventional therapies. …”
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Bortezomib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in a Patient with HIV-Negative Relapsed Plasmablastic Lymphoma by Mehmet Akce, Elaine Chang, Mohammad Haeri, Mike Perez, Christie J. Finch, Mark M. Udden, Martha P. Mims

“…We present a case of a 53-year-old HIV-negative man with untreated hepatitis C viral infection who presented with abdominal pain and lymphadenopathy. Lymph node and bone marrow biopsies were consistent with plasmablastic lymphoma. …”
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LINC00941 affects the proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation of osteoblasts by regulating the miR-335-5p/KAT7 axis by Longjin Liu, Ye Yang, Pengxiao Sun

“…Although the majority of individuals with fractures experience complete recovery of bone structure and function, approximately 10% of those with fractures exhibit delayed fracture healing (DFH). …”
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Dental Trauma following Animal Attack: A Case Report by Meetkumar Dedania, Nimisha Shah, Sankalp Mahajan, Riddhi Thakkar

“…Tooth 22 exhibited luxation without alveolar bone involvement, leading to proclination. A multidisciplinary treatment approach was adopted, beginning with manual manipulation and repositioning of tooth 22, followed by stabilisation and endodontic treatment. …”
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Aesthetic Rehabilitation of a Complicated Crown-Root Fracture of the Maxillary Incisor: Combination of Orthodontic and Implant Treatment by Érica Dorigatti de Avila, Rafael Scaf de Molon, Mauricio de Almeida Cardoso, Leopoldino Capelozza Filho, Marilia Mattar de Amoêdo Campos Velo, Francisco de Assis Mollo, Luiz Antonio Borelli Barros

“…The forced extrusion can be a viable treatment option in the management of crown root fracture of an anterior tooth to gain bone in a vertical direction. This case emphasizes that to achieve the esthetic result a multidisciplinary approach is necessary.…”
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Injectable Self-Assembling Procyanidin Nanospheres for Effective Osteoarthritis Treatment by Li G, He F, Feng J, Xu G, Wu C, Qiao Y, Liu Y, Chen H, Du P, Wang J

“…In an enzymolysis model of rat OA, PAs/PF127 nanospheres significantly reduce joint space swelling in the early stages of cartilage destruction and accelerate the formation of subchondral bone and cartilaginous surface.Implication: This study offers valuable insights into the preparation of novel PA nanospheres for effective repair of OA.Keywords: procyanidin, self-assembling nanospheres, injectable, osteoarthritis treatment…”
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Reconstruction of the Adult Hemifacial Microsomia Patient with Temporomandibular Joint Total Joint Prosthesis and Orthognathic Surgery by Piero Cascone, Valentino Vellone, Valerio Ramieri, Emanuela Basile, Achille Tarsitano, Claudio Marchetti

“…Distraction osteogenesis had gained popularity as valid alternative in growing patients, but the two primary methods to reconstruct the TMJs involve the use of autogenous, using free or microvascular bone grafts, or alloplastic graft, but there is no widely accepted method. …”
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Conservative Surgical Management of Stage I Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw by Paolo Vescovi, Elisabetta Merigo, Marco Meleti, Maddalena Manfredi, Carlo Fornaini, Samir Nammour, Giovanni Mergoni, Amin Sarraj, Jose V. Bagan

“…This study confirms that treatment of patients affected by minimal bone exposition, (stage I of BRONJ), through conservative surgical strategies, possibly with laser, may result in a high control of the disease in the long term.…”
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The role of Mitofusin-1 and Mitofusin-2 in periodontal disease: a comprehensive review by Sudhir R. Varma, Sudhir R. Varma, Omar H. A. A. Ani, Jayaraj K. Narayanan, Jayaraj K. Narayanan, Asok Mathew, Asok Mathew

“…Periodontal disease is a widespread chronic inflammatory state influencing the supporting anatomy of the teeth, distinguished by oxidative stress, progressive bone loss, and tissue damage. Recent articles have highlighted the significance of mitochondrial dynamics, mainly Mitofusin-1 (MFN1) along with Mitofusin-2 (MFN2), inflammation regulation, tissue homeostasis, and in cellular function. …”
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Massive Femoral Osteolysis Secondary to Loosening of a Cemented Roughened Long Stem: A Case Report by Yasuaki Tamaki, Tomohiro Goto, Daisuke Hamada, Toshihiko Nishisho, Kiminori Yukata, Suzue Naoto, Hiroshi Egawa, Koichi Sairyo

“…Revision surgery using a total femur prosthesis was performed because there was insufficient remaining bone to fix the new prosthesis. The surgical technique involved wrapping polypropylene meshes around the prosthesis to create an insertion for the soft tissue, which proved useful for preventing muscular weakness and subsequent dislocation of the hip.…”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis reveals novel potential biomarkers associated with aging and mitochondria in osteoporosis by Ke Bi, Yuxi Chen, Yuhang Hu, Song Li, Weiming Li, Zhange Yu, Lei Yu

“…Abstract Osteoporosis (OP) is a prevalent age-related bone metabolic disease. Aging and mitochondrial dysfunction are involved in the onset and progression of OP, but the specific mechanisms have not been elucidated. …”
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Arrested Puberty in an Adolescent Male with Anorexia Nervosa Successfully Resumed with Multidisciplinary Care by Diana Simão Raimundo, Carolina Figueiredo, Ana Raposo, Bernardo Dias Pereira

“…“Nonthyroid illness” resembling secondary hypothyroidism was noted, as was low bone mineral density. Clinical and biochemical follow-up showed significant improvements in BMI (16.2 kg/m2, −2.55 SD), completion of puberty (testicular volumes: 25 mL), and reversion of main neuroendocrine abnormalities. …”
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Molecular Identification of Fusarium proliferatum from toenails: A case report by Sazan Jamal Gharib, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir

“…These fungi can affect indigenous tissue in immunocompromised patients and result in some fungal infections such as Onychomycosis, bone and joint disease, or sinusitis. In this paper, we report a 56-year-old female has Diabetes milletus who established to disseminate Fusarium infection in her left first toenail from the Dermatology Department / Khabat Skin Center, Sulaimani Province, Iraq. …”
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Investigation of customized total knee implant with articular cartilage under loading conditions using finite element analysis. by Shady A Alshewaier, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Ali Ahmed Ali Almakrami, S Sabarunisha Begum, Ahmad Alassaf, Ibrahim AlMohimeed, S Meenatchi Sundaram, Dheeraj Poojary, Natteri M Sudharsan, Eddie Y K Ng

“…West Asians, who frequently engage in activities involving bending and kneeling during their prayers, tend to exhibit distinct bone anatomy compared to the Caucasian population. …”
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