A Rare Case of Hereditary Bone Dysplasia: Osteopoikilosis in a Mother and Her Son.

Osteopoikilosis (OP) is a rare genetic bone dysplasia that causes dense patches in the trabecular bone and occurs in one in 50,000 people. The exact cause is unknown, but it could be due to mutations in the LEM domain-containing gene 3. Two cases were discovered incidentally in a clinic.

Alkaline Water Mitigates Bone Loss in Streptozotocin-Induced Type II Diabetic Rats.

Background A decline in bone mineral density is a defining feature of osteoporosis, which is a prevalent bone complication associated with diabetes. This study aims to shed light on the protective effect of Zamzam water (ZW), a famous alkaline water, on diabetes-induced osteoporosis. Methodology Of a total of 40 male rats, 10 male rats each were divided into the following four groups: group I (normal control rats), group II (ZW group), group III (diabetic rats), and group IV (DM + ZW).

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Knee Range of Motion and Functional Abilities After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of combined low-level laser therapy (LLL) and rehabilitation in patients following recent total knee replacement (TKR).

Methods: A double-blind randomized controlled study was conducted at the Orthopedic Department of Mansoura University Hospital. Forty-four patients were chosen from a total of 58 patients who met the inclusion criteria and were assigned randomly into control and experimental groups of equal size.

Risk Factors for Post-cardiac Surgery Infections.

Background Cardiac surgery infection is a life-threatening complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. One of the main types of these infections, surgical site infections (SSIs), also called postoperative wound infections basically delayed the post-surgical recovery in many patients. These infections rarely happen within 30 days after surgery due to different risk factors.

Awareness of Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Among the Population of Taif City, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for significant mortality and morbidity among patients. Many factors are associated with the increasing prevalence of CAD in a population, including diet and lifestyle, physical inactivity, high cholesterol levels, and others.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the awareness level and knowledge about CAD risk factors and its prevalence among the general population in Taif city, Saudi Arabia.

Role of mitochondrial DNA in diabetes Mellitus Type I and Type II.

Morbidity and mortality from diabetes mellitus and associated illnesses is a major problem across the globe. Anti-diabetic medicines must be improved despite existing breakthroughs in treatment approaches. Diabetes has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

Caffeinated Gum Does Not Influence RPE-Regulated Cadence in Recreationally-Active College Females Regardless of Habitual Caffeine Consumption.

Caffeine (CAF) has been extensively studied for its ergogenic and analgesic effects during exercise. However, the majority of these studies have been conducted in male populations. This study investigated the effects of acute CAF chewing gum on self-selected exercise intensity during a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) production trial in active females ( = 16, 21.