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Open AccessEarly diagnosis and staging of paraquat-induced pulmonary fibrosis using [18F]F-FAPI-42 PET/CT imaging
Paraquat (PQ) -induced pulmonary fibrosis poses a significant medical challenge due to limited treatment options and high mortality rates. Consequently, there is an urgent need for early diagnosis and accurate...
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Open AccessEffect of Otago exercise on fear of falling in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Approximately 40–70% of older adults who have experienced falls develop fear of falling (FOF), with the incidence rate in nursing home residents reaching as high as 79.4%. An increasing number of studies have ...
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Open AccessRisk factors of chronic postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
There is a lack of relevant studies to grade the evidence on the risk factors of chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and only quantitative methods are used for systematic evaluation. The review a...
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Open AccessVaccination and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis of observational studies
This meta-analysis aims to explore the potential link between vaccines and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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Open AccessCorrection: CircPTPN22 modulates T‑cell activation by sponging miR‑4689 to regulate S1PR1 expression in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
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Open AccessResidual varus alignment after posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty limits medial soft tissue remodeling
Proper lower limb alignment and soft tissue balance are significant indicators to measure the success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Previous studies have confirmed that soft tissue relaxation around the kn...
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Open AccessCircPTPN22 modulates T-cell activation by sponging miR-4689 to regulate S1PR1 expression in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Circular RNAs are involved in autoimmune disease pathogenesis. Our previous study indicated that circPTPN22 is involved in autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthrit...
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Open AccessPredictors for post-traumatic hip osteoarthritis in patients with transverse acetabular fractures following open reduction internal fixation: a minimum of 2 years’ follow-up multicenter study
The predictors of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in patients with transverse acetabular fractures (TAFs) following open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate ...
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Open AccessOperative strategies for ankylosing spondylitis-related thoracolumbar kyphosis: focus on the cervical stiffness, coronal imbalance and hip involvement
Cervical stiffness, coronal imbalance and limited hip movement all play crucial roles in designing the corrective surgery for ankylosing spondylitis-related thoracolumbar kyphosis (AS-TLK). However, a comprehe...
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Open AccessFocus on the impact of social factors and lifestyle on the disease burden of low back pain: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Differences in social backgrounds and lifestyles in various regions and countries may contribute to the discrepancies in the disease bu...
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Open AccessRelationship between C2 slope with sagittal parameters and clinical function of degenerative cervical kyphosis
To explore the relationship between C2 slope with sagittal parameters and clinical function of degenerative cervical kyphosis (DCK).
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Open AccessAberrant mechanical loading induces annulus fibrosus cells apoptosis in intervertebral disc degeneration via mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is closely associated with the structural damage in the annulus fibrosus (AF). Aberrant mechanical loading is an important inducement of annulus fibrosus cells (AFCs) ap...
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Open AccessComparison of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement coverage versus vacuum sealing drainage in semi-open bone grafting using for tibial fracture with infected bone and soft tissue defect: a retrospective analysis
To compare antibiotic-impregnated bone cement coverage (bone cement surface technique; BCS-T) versus vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) for tibial fracture with infected bone and soft tissue defect.
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Open AccessPosterior paramedian approach combined with a novel inverted V-shaped surgical access for intraspinal schwannomas: a retrospective case series study
To explore the efficacy and safety of the posterior paramedian approach combined with a novel inverted V-shaped surgical access for the treatment of intraspinal schwannomas.
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Open AccessEffects of age-related changes in trunk and lower limb range of motion on gait
The ability to walk is crucial for maintaining independence and a high quality of life among older adults. Although gait characteristics have been extensively studied in older adults, most studies have investi...
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Open AccessThoracic spondylotic myelopathy in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a comparative study
To explore the characteristics and clinical management of thoracic spinal stenosis with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).
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Open AccessAspirin prevents estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and promoting osteogenesis
Aspirin is a commonly used antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory drug. Numerous researches have demonstrated that aspirin exerts multiple biological effects on bone metabolism. However, its spatiotempo...
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Open AccessCan preoperative magnetic resonance imaging be used for sagittal kyphotic flexibility assessment in patients with kyphosis secondary to symptomatic old osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture?
This study aimed to investigate whether preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used for sagittal kyphotic (SK) flexibility assessment in patients with kyphosis secondary to symptomatic old osteop...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of tension band wire versus plate for Mayo II olecranon fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
For olecranon fractures, the choice of tension band wire (TBW) or plate fixation has long been controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TBW and plate in the treatment o...
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Open AccessClinical assessments and gait analysis for patients with Trimalleolar fractures in the early postoperative period
Trimalleolar fracture is a common ankle fracture with serious complications and costly healthcare problem. Most studies used clinical assessments to evaluate the functional status of the patients. Although cli...
