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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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The addition of mycoprotein to a mixed-meal impacts postprandial glucose kinetics without altering blood glucose concentrations: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundMycoprotein is a high-fibre food previously shown to reduce postprandial glucose concentrations when ingested within a mixed-meal. We...
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Association between body mass index and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The continuous decline of human semen quality during the past decades has drawn much concern globally. Previous studies have suggested a link between...
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Assessing risk for severe domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and in-laws: adapted danger assessments for women in abusive relationships in India
Despite domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and/or in-laws being a significant public health problem in India, there are...
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Drinking water source and exposure to regulated water contaminants in the California Teachers Study cohort
BackgroundPollutants including metals/metalloids, nitrate, disinfection byproducts, and volatile organic compounds contaminate federally regulated...
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A scarce combination of arterial variants: an occipital artery originating from the internal carotid artery associated with a linguofacial trunk
The occipital artery (OA) typically originates from the external carotid artery (ECA). Variations of the ECA has been well described in the current...
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antidepressant consumption in the Central region of Portugal: interrupted time series
PurposeTo evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the consumption of antidepressive agents in Central Portugal.
MethodsTo estimate the causal effect...
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An evaluation of morphometry and dehiscence of facial canal: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
IntroductionThe facial canal (FC) is an extensive bony canal that houses the facial nerve and occupies a central position in the petrous part of...
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Replacement of sedentary behavior with various physical activities and the risk of incident depression: a prospective analysis of accelerator-measured and self-reported UK Biobank data
PurposeTo examine the dose‒response relationships of sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activities (PAs) with depression, and to explore the...
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Association between negative life events and suicidal behavior in adolescents: roles of core self-evaluation, depression and gender
PurposeNegative life events are essential proximal factors that may induce suicidal behavior in adolescents, but the mechanisms connecting this link...
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Prevalence of interarm blood pressure difference is notably higher in women; the Viborg population-based screening program (VISP)
BackgroundBilateral blood pressure (BP) measurement is important in cardiovascular prevention for identifying systolic interarm BP difference (IAD)...
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Urban Scaling Functions: Emission, Pollution and Health
Urban scaling is widely used to characterize the population dependence of city indicators including greenhouse gas emission. Here we analyze the...
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“Older people will die of old age. I’ll die of climate change”: engaging children and young people in climate decision making for public health
BackgroundThe climate crisis is a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and future generations. While there are...
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Challenges in the Transition from Acute Hospital Care to Home for Spanish-Speaking Latino Patients with TBI and Families: Perspectives of Healthcare Providers and Interpreters
Language-based disparities negatively impact patient outcomes. Spanish-speaking Latino patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) transitioning home...
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Physical activity is associated with lower mortality in adults with obesity: a systematic review with meta-analysis
BackgroundObesity is a complex chronic disease associated with several adverse health outcomes that increase mortality risk. Physical activity (PA)...
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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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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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Combined neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist and sorafenib is a promising approach for hepatocellular carcinoma therapy
BackgroundHCC (Hepatocellular carcinoma) is the most common primary malignant cancer in the liver. Treatment options to incurable HCC such as...
