Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a rare and severe bone infection characterized by the presence of gas within the bone and surrounding soft tissues, commonly caused by gas-forming bacteria. We present a case of an elderly patient with extensive EO due to infection. The patient exhibited systemic signs of infection and severe localized pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnimal diseases are among the most debilitating issues in the animal farming industry, resulting in decreased productivity and product quality worldwide. An emerging alternative to conventional injectable vaccines is edible vaccines, which promise increased delivery efficiency while maintaining vaccine effectiveness. One of the most promising platforms for edible vaccines is duckweeds, due to their high growth rate, ease of transformation, and excellent nutritional content.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The morphology of the distal femur's intercondylar notch has been implicated in the susceptibility to and severity of cruciate ligament injuries. While previous research has primarily focused on isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries, the relationship between notch morphology and combined cruciate injuries remains less understood.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between femoral notch morphology and the severity of combined cruciate ligament injuries in adult males.
Introduction: Hip fractures, including femoral neck fractures (FNFs), represent a significant health challenge globally. Fractures of the hip can be categorized as either intracapsular or extracapsular. Among the elderly, FNFs are particularly prevalent and account for approximately half of all hip fractures.
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March 2024