An Evaluation of the Responsiveness and Discriminant Validity of Shoulder Questionnaires among Patients Receiving Surgical Correction of Shoulder Instability by Kyle A. R. Kemp, David M. Sheps, Lauren A. Beaupre, Fiona Styles-Tripp, Charlene Luciak-Corea, Robert Balyk

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IL-17 Affects the Progression, Metastasis, and Recurrence of Laryngeal Cancer via the Inhibition of Apoptosis through Activation of the PI3K/AKT/FAS/FASL Pathways by Yang Song, Ming Yang, Hongjian Zhang, Yan Sun, Ye Tao, Huihui Li, Jing Zhang, Yuncheng Li, Jianming Yang

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Targeting Interleukin-4 Receptor Alpha by Hybrid Peptide for Novel Biliary Tract Cancer Therapy by Kahori Seto, Junichi Shoda, Tomohisa Horibe, Eiji Warabi, Masayuki Kohno, Toru Yanagawa, Hiroki Bukawa, Yasuni Nakanuma, Koji Kawakami

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Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis: A New Entity within the Spectrum of Rare Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias by Karina Portillo, Ignasi Guasch, Caroline Becker, Felipe Andreo, Maria Teresa Fernández-Figueras, José Ramirez Ruz, Carlos Martinez-Barenys, Samuel García-Reina, Pedro Lopez de Castro, Irene Sansano, Ana Villar, Juan Ruiz-Manzano

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Functionalization of collagen fiber with nano-islands of silver via atomic layer deposition to promote bone healing by Sarah Hashemi Astaneh, Leonardo P. Faverani, Harshdeep Bhatia, Eduardo Dallazen, Monique Gonçalves Costa, Edilson Ervolino, Valentim A.R. Barão, Cortino Sukotjo, Christos G. Takoudis

“…This novel solvent-free method can be used to functionalize sensitive materials used in surgeries as bone grafting agents to enhance osteopromotive properties without any adverse effects to the cellular environment.…”
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The PDE4DIP-AKAP9 axis promotes lung cancer growth through modulation of PKA signalling by Yangyang Fu, Shishun Huang, Rulu Pan, Xingan Chen, Ting Liu, Rongzhe Zhang, Fangsheng Zhu, Qiwei Fang, Liyue Wu, Juji Dai, Ouchen Wang, Liting Lu, Xiduan Wei, Liangxing Wang, Xincheng Lu

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Endoprosthetic Reconstruction for a Displaced Atypical Femoral Fracture in a Cancer Patient with Poor Prognosis by Hironari Tamiya, Hiroki Hagizawa, Takaaki Nakai, Yoshinori Imura, Takaaki Tanaka, Kazuya Oshima, Toshikazu Ito, Norifumi Naka, Shigeyuki Kuratsu

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Fibrocyte enrichment and myofibroblastic adaptation causes nucleus pulposus fibrosis and associates with disc degeneration severity by Yi Sun, Yan Peng, Zezhuo Su, Kyle, K. H. So, Qiuji Lu, Maojiang Lyu, Jianwei Zuo, Yongcan Huang, Zhiping Guan, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Zhaomin Zheng, Xintao Zhang, Victor Y. L. Leung

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Different post-pancreatectomy glucagon responses to a meal test between surgical approaches by Tsuguka Matsuda, Natsumi Himeno, Akira Nakashima, Naoya Nakagawa, Toshihiko Kohashi, Dan Kawamori, Nozomu Kamei

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Semi-vertebral column resection with preservation of posterior ligament complex for Kümmell’s disease: a case report by Tong-Hao Wang, Zhi Liu, Yong-Gang Tian, Guo-Yue Yang, Li-Qiang Han

“…Kyphosis Cobb angle was 20° 2 weeks post-surgery and was maintained at 20° even after 22 months. …”
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Assessment of the Clinical Usefulness of Preoperative Computed Tomography in Colorectal Cancer Patients Who Received Unplanned Reoperation by Rui Wang, Yi Gao, Jia-Yi Li, Zhong-Hui Wang, Qin-qing Li, Jun Feng, Chengde Liao

“…Preoperative imaging evaluation should be performed for patients undergoing repeat abdominal surgery.…”
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Safety and tumour-specific immunological responses of combined dendritic cell vaccination and anti-CD40 agonistic antibody treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer:... by Joachim G J V Aerts, Sjoerd H van der Burg, Martijn P Lolkema, Sai Ping Lau, Freek R van ’t Land, Marjolein Y V Homs, Casper H J van Eijck

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Development, in vitro and ex vivo characterization of lamotrigine-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles using QbD approach by Maryana Salamah, Bence Sipos, Zsuzsanna Schelz, István Zupkó, Ágnes Kiricsi, Ágnes Szalenkó-Tőkés, László Rovó, Gábor Katona, György Tibor Balogh, Ildikó Csóka

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Proportion and Associated Factors of Low Vision among Adult Patients Attending at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Gondar Town, Ethiopia by Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Gizachew Tilahun Belete, Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Aragaw Kegne Assaye

“…Older age, being female, previous history of cataract surgery, and no formal education were independently and significantly associated with low vision. …”
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Bronchotracheal Stenting Management by Rigid Bronchoscopy under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Support: 10 Years of Experience in a Tertiary Center by Sabrina Meyer, Anne-Sophie Dincq, Lionel Pirard, Sebahat Ocak, Jean-Paul D’Odémont, Philippe Eucher, Benoît Rondelet, André Gruslin, Laurie Putz

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Treatment of a femoral neck fracture in a patient with dwarfism: a case report by Junyan Zhao, Liuliu Chen, Kun He, Muyao Li, Zhenwen Li, Hui Lin, Songjun Li

“…Although the procedure prolonged the surgery, it provided better stability and compression capability at the fracture site. …”
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Inhibition of miR-182-5p Targets FGF9 to Alleviate Osteoarthritis by Yang Sun, Sanmao Su, Mengjun Li, Ang Deng

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Machine learning assisted radiomics in predicting postoperative occurrence of deep venous thrombosis in patients with gastric cancer by Yuan Zeng, Yuhao Chen, Dandan Zhu, Jun Xu, Xiangting Zhang, Huiya Ying, Xian Song, Ruoru Zhou, Yixiao Wang, Fujun Yu

“…Abstract Background Gastric cancer patients are prone to lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after surgery, which is an important cause of death in postoperative patients. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude about Basic Life Support and Emergency Medical Services amongst Healthcare Interns in University Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study by Shahabe A. Saquib, Hassan M. Al-Harthi, Anas A. Khoshhal, Adel A. Shaher, Abdulsalam B. Al-Shammari, AbdulAhad Khan, Tahani A. Al-Qahtani, Imran Khalid

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Time-Dependent Prognostic Impact of Circulating Tumor Cells Detection in Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer: 70-Month Analysis of the REMAGUS02 Study by François-Clément Bidard, Lisa Belin, Suzette Delaloge, Florence Lerebours, Charlotte Ngo, Fabien Reyal, Séverine Alran, Sylvie Giacchetti, Michel Marty, Ronald Lebofsky, Jean-Yves Pierga

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