ESWT and nutraceutical supplementation (Tendisulfur Forte) vs ESWT-only in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and rotator cuff tendinopathy: a comparative study.

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in combination with the dietary supplement Tendisulfur Forte in the treatment of shoulder tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis, and Achilles tendinopathy. Patients were sub-divided for each pathology into two equal sized groups of 15: one treated with ESWT supplemented with Tendisulfur Forte, and the other treated with ESWT only. Shoulder functionality was measured through the UCLA shoulder score.

Characteristics of hepatitis C in renal transplant candidates.

Goals: To characterize hepatitis C in renal transplant candidates and to compare hepatitis C-related liver disease between patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and well-matched control subjects without renal disease.

Background: Hepatitis C is common in dialysis patients and can cause morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients. Patients with advanced hepatitis C often are excluded from renal transplantation.