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Metal-on-metal metaphyseal and ceramic-on-ceramic femoral neck arthroplasty: the impact on clinical results, oxidative stress and concentration of metal ions in serum and blood
PurposeGrowing number of hip arthroplasty in Poland performed with the use of metaphyseal stems results from the decreasing age of patients qualified...
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The regulatory effect of resveratrol on the elemental change in cardiac tissue after high-intensity exercise
The aim of our study is to investigate the role of resveratrol (RVS) supplementation on the elemental change that occurs in cardiac tissue as a...
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Horror of three synergistic factors in THA: high mechanical stress, dissimilar metals, low elasticity stem: a case report
BackgroundA large-diameter femoral head is effective in preventing dislocation after total hip arthroplasty. However, although rare, catastrophic...
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Long-term clinical outcomes of the Biomet M2a-38: a retrospective review of 335 total hip arthroplasty cases
BackgroundAt the turn of the century, over one-third of total hip arthroplasties comprised metal-on-metal bearings. As this patient population and...
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Erythrocyte concentrations of chromium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc in subjects with different physical training levels
BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to determine changes occurring in the erythrocyte concentrations of chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), manganese...
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Visual and quantitative assessment of hip implant-related metal artifacts at low field MRI: a phantom study comparing a 0.55-T system with 1.5-T and 3-T systems
BackgroundTo investigate hip implant-related metal artifacts on a 0.55-T system compared with 1.5-T and 3-T systems.
MethodsTotal hip arthroplasty...
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Ceramic-on-metal coupling in THA: long term clinical and radiographic outcomes using two different short stems
BackgroundHip prosthetic replacement surgery is the gold standard for patients affected by symptomatic osteoarthritis. The ceramic-on-metal hybrid...
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High risk of elevated metal concentrations with 9/10-mm stem trunnions and highly cross-linked polyethylene grafted with poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) in total hip arthroplasty
BackgroundThe risks of metal release due to fretting and corrosion at the head–neck junction and consequent adverse local tissue reaction (ALTR) have...
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Influence of heavy metals in Parkinson’s disease: an overview
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an ageing disorder with deterioration of dopamine neurons which leads to motor complications like tremor, stiffness, slow...
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Heavy metal association with chronic kidney disease of unknown cause in central India-results from a case-control study
BackgroundChronic Kidney Disease of unknown cause (CKDu) a disease of exclusion, and remains unexplained in various parts of the world, including...
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Kinetics and thermodynamics of Cr (VI) reduction by Tamarindus indica methanol leaves extract under optimized reaction conditions
Environmental contamination with Cr (VI) has recently attracted public attention because of its high concentration in soil and wastewater originating...
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Creatinine clearance in selection of living kidney donor among the Malaysian population: is it safe?
BackgroundAssessment of donor renal function is made by the measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). Exogenous markers are preferred over...
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Correction to: Erythrocyte concentrations of chromium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc in subjects with different physical training levels
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Blood cobalt ion level in patients with different sizes of cobalt/chrome femoral head with the Accolade TMZF stem
BackgroundCorrosion of stem-cobalt/chromium (Co/Cr) head interface and subsequent systemic Co ion complication have been a clinical concern after...
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Trace elements concentrations in soil contaminate corn in the vicinity of a cement-manufacturing plant: potential health implications
BackgroundCultivated lands in the vicinity of industry are vulnerable due to trace element releases from industrial activities. One such situation...
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A pro-inflammatory diet is associated with an increased odds of periodontitis: finding from a case–control study
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the inflammatory effect of diet using the dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) on the odds of periodontitis. We...
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Questionable advisability of vitamin and mineral dietary supplement use in adolescents
ObjectivePresent study aimed to assess potential health risk in Slovenian adolescents due to inadequate diet and/or dietary supplement (DS) use.
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A comparative study on hematological, bioenergetics and oxidative stress indices of fresh water male spiny eel fish (Mastacembelus armatus) collected from the Haora and Gomati Rivers of Tripura, Northeast India in relation to heavy metal contamination
A comparative analysis was made on hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress indices in male spiny eel fish ( Mastacembelus armatus ) collected...
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Complications and mid to long term outcomes for hip resurfacing versus total hip replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionThe long-term results of total hip replacement (THR) are excellent; however, it has higher failure rates in young and active patients....
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Consequences of using poly-ether-ether-ketone versus traditional implant on tibial cement penetration and short-term clinical outcomes during total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe use of poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) prosthesis during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a relatively new concept. Several studies have...
