Publications by authors named "A Frick"
After failed conservative therapy or in the absence of any intervention, a rupture of the digital subcutaneous extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, known as mallet finger, may lead to a chronic extension deficit due to excessive scarring and tendon elongation. Various surgical techniques to restore the extension of the distal phalanx have been proposed, but an optimal approach has not yet been established. To tighten the extensor tendon, a purse-string suture can be applied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSalivary gland dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Salivary function plays key roles in critical daily activities. Consequently, changes in salivary function can profoundly impair quality of life for cancer patients.
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- * A study analyzed the presence of archaea in stool samples from patients with IBS and ulcerative colitis (UC), finding that the absence of archaea linked to disrupted gut health and reduced microbial diversity.
- * The presence of archaea may support better GI homeostasis and fatty acid metabolism, suggesting further research is needed to explore their role in mucosal biofilms and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Perinatal affective disorders are common, but standard screening measures reliant on subjective self-reports might not be sufficient to identify pregnant women at-risk for developing postpartum depression and anxiety. Lower heart rate variability (HRV) has been shown to be associated with affective disorders. The current exploratory study aimed to evaluate the predictive utility of late pregnancy HRV measurements of postpartum affective symptoms.
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- - The study focuses on chronic rejection in lung transplantation, exploring its nature, timing, and location, challenging the idea that it primarily affects airways.
- - Researchers conducted experiments on mice, sacrificing them at different time points post-transplantation to analyze the progression of chronic rejection through histology and advanced imaging techniques.
- - Findings revealed that chronic rejection begins with innate inflammation around small arteries and evolves through various stages, ultimately affecting bronchioles, suggesting that the process may not align with current beliefs about Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD).