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Open AccessClinical evaluation of a multiplex droplet digital PCR for pathogen detection in critically ill COVID-19 patients with bloodstream infections
Nosocomial bloodstream infections (nBSI) have emerged as a clinical concern for physicians treating COVID-19 patients. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multiplex ddPCR in detecting ba...
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Open AccessMore anterior bone loss in middle vertebra after contiguous two-segment cervical disc arthroplasty
Contiguous two-segment cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is safe and effective, while post-operative radiographic change is poorly understood. We aimed to clarify the morphological change of the three vertebral...
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Open AccessAnterior cervical X-shape-corpectomy and fusion vs. anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion for two-level cervical spondylosis
Anterior cervical X-shape-corpectomy and fusion (ACXF) is a novel cervical surgery, designed as partial alternative to the classic technique, anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF). The aim of this study ...
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Open AccessOverloaded vertebral body: a unique radiographic phenomenon following multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Because previous studies have not focused on postoperative cervical collapse, the purpose of the present study was to introduce the overloaded vertebral body (OVB) phenomenon following multilevel zero-profile ...
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Open AccessCervical collar use following anterior cervical hybrid surgery: protocol for a prospective randomized, time-controlled trial
Cervical hybrid surgery (HS) combines anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) to establish an individualized surgical plan for patients with multiple cervical disc d...
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Open AccessCervical sagittal balance after consecutive three-level hybrid surgery versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: radiological results from a single-center experience
According to the different numbers and relative locations of cervical disc replacement (CDR) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), three-level hybrid surgery (HS) has many constructs. The purpose...
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Open AccessImpact of bone-implant gap size on the interfacial osseointegration: an in vivo study
The bone-implant gap resulted from morphological mismatch between cervical bony endplates and implant footprint may have adverse impact on bone-implant interfacial osseointegration of cervical disc arthroplast...
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Open AccessClassification of three-level hybrid surgery for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease: a retrospective study of 108 patients
According to the different numbers and locations of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), three-level hybrid surgery (HS) has many constructs. The purpose of the ...
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Open AccessAssociation between anterior bone loss and anterior heterotopic ossification in hybrid surgery
Hybrid surgery (HS) has become an alternative procedure for the treatment of multilevel cervical degenerative disc disease with satisfactory outcomes. However, some adverse outcomes have recently emerged, such...
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An Absorbable Collagen Biomembrane Help Improve Swallowing Function After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
The objective of this study is to investigate the changes in swallowing function after using an absorbable collagen biomembrane during anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS). A prospective controlled study of ...
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Biomineralized polymer matrix composites for bone tissue repair: a review
Bone defects caused by trauma, infection or bone tumor resection, are highly prevalent. A small number (5%–10%) of these injuries fail to heal due to non-union and require surgical intervention. Currently, the...
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Open AccessTreatment of osteoblastoma at C3-4 in a child: a case report
Osteoblastoma is a rare and benign osteoid-producing primary bone tumor that affects mainly the long bones. 36% of these tumors are observed around the spine and the vast majority arises around the posterior.
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Open AccessErratum to: Heat stress-induced response of the proteomes of leaves from Salvia splendens vista and king
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Open AccessHeat stress-induced response of the proteomes of leaves from Salvia splendens Vista and King
Salvia splendens Ker-Gawl, most commonly used in China to add a splash of brilliant color to the surroundings during the warm season, is subject to heat stress, which can greatly affect its growth and yield.
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miRNA-21 regulates arsenic-induced anti-leukemia activity in myelogenous cell lines
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small noncoding RNA molecules involved in modulation of cellular sensitivity to anti-cancer drugs. miRNA-21 (miR-21), one of the most prominent miRNAs in the genesis and progr...