Factors affecting the thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy: A literature review by Kiron Krishnaprasad, Ravi Teja Pathi, Mustafa Nazar

“…Conclusion: At least eight factors modify the thermal effects of lasers, and most importantly, the use of chilled irrigation at higher perfusion rates, lower power settings of <40 W, and with a shorter operator duty cycle will help to prevent thermal injuries from occurring. Stones impacted in the ureter or pelvi-ureteric junction further increase the probability of thermal injuries during laser firing.…”
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Is there a role for acromioclavicular (AC) joint capsular repair and reconstruction in high-grade AC separations? A systematic review by Al-Achraf Khoriati, Tony Antonios, Zien Alabdin Fozo, Aliya Choudhury, Magnus Arnander, Eyiyemi Pearse, Duncan Tennent

“…Conclusion: ACJ repair and reconstruction, in addition to CC repair, results in improved biomechanical and functional outcomes and should be considered when treating high-grade ACJ injuries. There is insufficient evidence in the literature to be able to recommend a specific technique to treat ACJ injuries.…”
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Limb Muscle Reinnervation with the Nerve-Muscle-Endplate Grafting Technique: An Anatomical Feasibility Study by Liancai Mu, Jingming Chen, Jing Li, Stanislaw Sobotka, Themba Nyirenda

“…Background. Peroneal nerve injuries results in tibialis anterior (TA) muscle paralysis. …”
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Preseason Workload in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers by Bennett Tabaracci, Shraddha Sudhir, Matthew Gauthier, Lindsay Hannigan

“…# Background Upper extremity injuries are common in baseball spanning from youth through professional leagues, especially in preseason. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Multipotent Turkey Tendon-Derived Stem Cells by Qian Liu, Yaxi Zhu, Peter C. Amadio, Steven L. Moran, Anne Gingery, Chunfeng Zhao

“…Tendon injuries are among the most common and severe hand injuries with a high demand for functional recovery. …”
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A Retrospective Study on Clinical Features and Visual Outcome of Patients Hospitalized for Ocular Trauma in Cangzhou, China by Xi Zhang, Yuqing Liu, Xiangning Ji, Yuanyuan Zou

“…The most frequent type of injuries was work-related (194, 40.6%) followed by home-related (123, 25.7%). …”
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Implementation of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound using a novel continuous feedback approach in a UK helicopter emergency medical service by Salman Naeem, Shadman Aziz, Thomas Hirst, Johannes Strobel, Jamin M. Mulvey, Ailidh Lang, Jankee Patel, Alexander Smith, Ka Jun Cheng, Michael Palmer, Jonas Schlautmann, Michael D. Christian, Daniel Nevin

“…The bespoke PPPB protocol in prehospital may improve diagnosis of life-threatening injuries.…”
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DEVELOPMENT OF CASHEW NUT PROCESSING MACHINE by OYETUNJI ROPO, AKINFENWA AYOBAMI, ADEWUYI FESTUS

“… The stress, injuries and hazardous effects incurred during processing of cashew nut is huge. …”
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Urticarial Vasculitis-Associated Intestinal Ischemia by Uni Wong, Harris Yfantis, Guofeng Xie

“…Extracutaneous complications include intestinal ischemic injuries, in UV patients with nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. …”
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Management of an Extrusive Luxation Concomitant with Subluxation: A Case Report with Ten-Year Follow-Up by Saeedeh Mokhtari, Sepideh Hosseini, Maryam Khosrozadeh

“…Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a public health concern with high prevalence and incidence rates. …”
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Uroperitoneum after Caesarean Section by Antonakopoulos Nikolaos, Kyritsis Nikolaos, Vlachos Dimitrios, Vlachos Georgios

“…Intraoperative injuries of the bladder and the attendant vesicouterine and vesicovaginal fistulas formation are reported as rare events, but the rapid increase in the number of caesarean sections has contributed to the emergence of these complications. …”
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Clinical evaluations of testes, penis and prepuce diseases in domestic animals by Yılmaz Koç, Fahrettin Alkan

“…These diseases were involved orchitis, hydrocele, hematocele, hernia scrotalis, balanitis, posthitis, balanoposthıtıs, paraphimosis, penis injuries, penis neoplasia, urethral perforation and urethral dilatation In this retrospective study, both clinical finding and the results of treatments of testes, penis and prepuce diseases in domestic animals were evaluated and discussed.…”
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Functional Outcome by Evaluation of DASH Score on Drop Hand Patient Treated with Jones’ Tendon Transfer: A Retrospective Study by Tito Sumarwoto, Seti Aji Hadinoto, Adhitya Indra Pradhana

“…Background: Drop hand, resulting from radial nerve injuries, causes functional and structural disabilities. …”
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Muscle force analysis for cart-pushing motion: Examination of push-start operation by Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Hayato HONGOU, Yuto MIKUNI, Ayuko SAITO, Satoru KIZAWA, Kazuto MIYAWAKI

“…According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan in 2023, the numbers of fatalities and injuries at factories and other production sites have been decreasing, but the numbers of injuries have been increasing. …”
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Analysis of partial discharges in supporting insulators by D. A. Polyakov, K. I. Nikitin, N. A. Tereshchenko, A. S. Novoselov, Ya. P. Bilevich

“…Cracks in insulators can cause the destruction of the insulator, which increases the electrical injuries of personnel. Therefore, the article investigates the diagnosis of insulators by the method of partial discharges as a tool for personnel protection. …”
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Study of the Radio-Protective Effects of Henna Mixed With Vinegar on the Skin of Irradiated Rats by Mojgan Hasanzade, Mohammad Taghi Bahreyni Toossi, Masoumeh Gharib, Shirin Taraz Jamshidi, Hamid Gholamhosseinian, Shokouhozaman Soleymanifard

“…The rate of dermatitis and sweat gland atrophy in R + H and R + V groups were less than R group and similar to the level in the control group.Conclusion: Henna and vinegar could reduce the skin injuries induced by radiation. Regarding pathological injuries, the effects of vinegar alone was more than henna, but regarding antioxidant activity, the protective effect of henna mixed with vinegar was better than vinegar alone.…”
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Postoperative Ascites of Unknown Origin following Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: An Unusual Complication of Laparoscopic Surgery by M. Feretis, H. Boyd-Carson, A. Karim

“…Significant iatrogenic injuries to the bowel, the urinary tract, and the lymphatic system should be excluded promptly to avoid devastating results for the patient. …”
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Scedosporium prolificans Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis of the Hip Joints in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review by Luca Daniele, Michael Le, Adam Franklin Parr, Lochlin Mark Brown

“…This species is highly virulent and is an emerging opportunistic pathogen found in penetrating injuries in immunocompromised patients. Here we report on an immunocompetent patient with bilateral hip S. prolificans-associated osteomyelitis and septic arthritis caused by intentional penetrating trauma. …”
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Pasteurella multocida Osteomyelitis: An Unusual Case Presentation by Herbert P von Schroeder, Robert S Bell

“…P multocida infection requires a high degree of suspicion, and should be considered in cases of farm- or animal-related injuries even if there is no history of direct animal contact.…”
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Caustic ingestion by children. by Ana Barbarita Navarro Sombert, Graciela Goire Herrera, Ariel Acosta Núñez, Ledicel Nilo Gámez Fonts, Dario Díaz Vázquez

“…Esophageal injuries caused by the ingestion of corrosive substances (caustic) constitute one of the more dramatics affections in childhood and a challenge for pediatric surgeons. …”
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