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Effectiveness of synthetic versus autologous bone grafts in foot and ankle surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAll orthopaedic procedures, comprising foot and ankle surgeries, seemed to show a positive trend, recently. Bone grafts are commonly...
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Emerging biologic augmentation strategies for meniscal repair: a systematic review
BackgroundMeniscal repair should be the gold standard. However, the meniscus is poorly vascularized and even an excellent meniscus repair may not...
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Diffusion-tensor magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive assessment of extracellular matrix remodeling in lumbar paravertebral muscles of rats with sarcopenia
BackgroundExtracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in skeletal muscle is a significant factor in the development of sarcopenia. This study aims to...
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Refractive Errors Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Pediatric Population and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
While previous studies have demonstrated significant eye problems in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), refractive errors have not been...
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Relationship between quantitative physical activity and deterioration of locomotive function: a cross-sectional study using baseline data from a cohort
BackgroundIn aged society, health policies aimed at extending healthy life expectancy are critical. Maintaining physical activity is essential to...
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Changes in femoral anteversion after intramedullary nailing for pediatric femoral shaft fracture: a multicenter study
BackgroundThe rotational change after using a flexible intramedullary (IM) nail for femoral shaft fractures has been a concern for many surgeons....
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Effects of air pollution on global health: evidence from the global burden of disease study in the BRICS countries
PurposeConsidering the dynamic influence of environmental, social, economic, and political factors in the emergence and growth of the BRICS countries...
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Childhood intra- and extra-familial maltreatment and later-life trajectories of depressive symptoms: evidence from China
BackgroundBoth late-life depression and childhood maltreatment have become major global public health issues, given their prevalence and...
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Differences of anticholinergic drug burden between older hospitalized patients with and without delirium: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on prospective cohort studies
ObjectivesThis review aims to comprehensively summarize the differences in anticholinergic drug burden (ADB) scores between older hospitalized...
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What determines informal care need among community-dwelling older adults in China? Results from a longitudinal study
BackgroundWith an intensified aging population and an associated upsurge of informal care need in China, there is an ongoing discussion around what...
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Exosomes derived from human urine–derived stem cells ameliorate IL-1β-induced intervertebral disk degeneration
BackgroundHuman intervertebral disk degeneration (IVDD) is a sophisticated degenerative pathological process. A key cause of IVDD progression is...
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Preliminarily exploring the intraoperative ultrasonography characteristics of patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy
BackgroundHow to quickly read and interpret intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) images of patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) to obtain...
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E-cigarette Use in a Nationally Representative Sample of Adolescents
Consumption of E-cigarettes has increased worldwide. Despite this, there is still a lack of data about the use of E-cigarettes in low- and...
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Blood pressure is associated with knee pain severity in middle-aged and elderly individuals with or at risks for osteoarthritis: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
BackgroundHypertension is a common comorbidity of osteoarthritis (OA). Joint pain is the main clinical manifestation of OA. Knowledge about the...
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The relationship between the duration and the retraction and atrophy grades in traumatic isolated full-thickness supraspinatus tears in young patients
BackgroundThe study aimed to determine the grade of retraction and atrophy according to the time elapsed in traumatic isolated full-thickness...
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Association between antidepressant use and delirium in older adults: an analysis of the World Health Organization’s global pharmacovigilance database
BackgroundPsychoactive drugs frequently cause delirium adverse events in older adults. However, few data on the relationship between antidepressants...
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Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace and its Association with Possible Actions of Managers to Prevent Sickness Absence of Employees with Mental Health Problems in the Swedish Private Sector: a Video Vignette Study
PurposeMental health problems (MHPs) are subjected to workplace stigma and can deteriorate into common mental disorders (CMDs) and sickness absence...
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Construction and validation of a nomogram for blood transfusion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
PurposeFew studies have focused on the risk factors leading to postoperative blood transfusion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of...
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Acceptability and preliminary effects of the volunteer-supported Meaningful Moments program to engage older adults with advanced dementia on a hospital-based specialized dementia care unit: a mixed methods study
BackgroundNamaste Care offers practical skills for healthcare providers, volunteers, and families to meaningfully engage individuals with dementia in...
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Biomechanical evaluation of different medial column fixation patterns for valgus pilon fractures
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to perform a biomechanical analysis to compare different medial column fixation patterns for valgus pilon...
