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Immediate and Delayed Effects of Joint Loading Activities on Knee and Hip Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
BackgroundThe impact of activity-related joint loading on cartilage is not clear. Abnormal loading is considered to be a mechanical driver of...
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Mechanical, Material and Morphological Adaptations of Healthy Lower Limb Tendons to Mechanical Loading: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundExposure to increased mechanical loading during physical training can lead to increased tendon stiffness. However, the loading regimen that...
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Fixation stability comparison of bone screws based on thread design: buttress thread, triangle thread, and square thread
BackgroundThe influence of thread profile on the fixation stability of bone screws remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the fixation...
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Influential role of lean soft tissue in the association between training volume and bone mineral density among male adolescent practitioners of impact-loading sports: ABCD Growth study
BackgroundTraining volume is associated with direct and indirect pathways of bone adaptations. In addition, training volume is a training variable...
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Training for “Worst-Case” Scenarios in Sidestep**: Unifying Strength and Conditioning and Perception–Action Approaches
Sidesteps can impose high demands on the knee joint and lead to non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Understanding how different...
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Loading capacity of dynamic knee spacers: a comparison between hand-moulded and COPAL spacers
BackgroundThe two-stage revision protocol represents the current gold standard for treating infected total knee replacement implants. Allowing early...
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Fracture Toughness: Bridging the Gap Between Hip Fracture and Fracture Risk Assessment
Purpose of ReviewThis review surveys recent literature related to cortical bone fracture mechanics and its application towards understanding bone...
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The Utility of Preclinical Models in Understanding the Bone Health of Transgender Individuals Undergoing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
Purpose of ReviewTo summarise the evidence regarding the effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) on bone health in transgender people, to...
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What do we know about the sleep effects of caffeine used to treat apnoea of prematurity? A systematic review of the literature
ObjectiveScientific scrutiny has proved the safety and benefits of caffeine to treat apnoea of prematurity (AOP). However, there is no consensus on...
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Offloading systems for the treatment of neuropathic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for the development of the Italian guidelines for the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome
AimTo compare the effectiveness of commonly used offloading devices for the treatment of neuropathic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus....
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Ankle and Plantar Flexor Muscle–Tendon Unit Function in Sprinters: A Narrative Review
Maximal sprinting in humans requires the contribution of various muscle–tendon units (MTUs) and joints to maximize performance. The plantar flexor...
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Effects of Bed Rest on Physical Performance in Athletes: A Systematic and Narrative Review
BackgroundAthletes can face scenarios in which they are confined to bed rest (e.g., due to injury or illness). Existing research in otherwise healthy...
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Additively manufactured controlled porous orthopedic joint replacement designs to reduce bone stress shielding: a systematic review
BackgroundTotal joint replacements are an established treatment for patients suffering from reduced mobility and pain due to severe joint damage....
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Gamification to Improve Medication Adherence: A Mixed-method Usability Study for MedScrab
Medication non-adherence is a prevalent healthcare problem with poor health outcomes and added healthcare costs. MedScrab, a gamification-based...
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Numerical and physical modeling of breast cancer based on image fusion and artificial intelligence
PurposeThe key problem raised in the paper is the change in the position of the breast tumor due to magnetic resonance imaging examinations in the...
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Unlocking the potential: laser surface modifications for titanium dental implants
The review critically evaluates the current state of studies investigating laser irradiation for modifying titanium surfaces to enhance the...
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Experimental Study of Needle Insertion into Gerbil Tympanic Membrane
The perforation characteristics and fracture-related mechanical properties of the tympanic membrane (TM) greatly affect surgical procedures like...
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Quality of life-related and non-quality of life-related issues in ICU survivors and non-ICU-treated controls: a multi-group exploratory factor analysis
BackgroundQuality of life (QoL) is a key outcome measure in healthcare. However, the heterogeneity in its definitions presents challenges in the...
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Resistance Training for Patients with Cancer: A Conceptual Framework for Maximizing Strength, Power, Functional Mobility, and Body Composition to Optimize Health and Outcomes
There are many benefits to the addition of exercise to cancer treatment and survivorship, particularly with resistance training regimens that target...
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and measurement proprieties of the German version of the Allodynia Symptom Checklist (ASC-12)
BackgroundCutaneous allodynia is highly prevalent among migraineurs and is associated with a poor prognosis. The Allodynia Symptom Checklist (ASC-12)...
