Publications by authors named "C Cady"

Purpose: The C4 dermatome anesthesia holds significance for arthroscopic shoulder surgery. However, the reliability of achieving C4 dermatome anesthesia with the current low-dose ultrasound-guided interscalene block (ISB) and supraclavicular block (SCB) remains uncertain. This prospective, single-center study examined the effects of ultrasound-guided interscalene block (ISB) and supraclavicular block (SCB) on the C4 sensory dermatome in patients undergoing shoulder, hand, or wrist surgery.

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Background: Lumbar microdiscectomy remains the most commonly performed surgical procedure for symptomatic lumbar disk herniation (LDH). Despite advances in surgical techniques, recurrent LDH (rLDH) ranges from 5% to 24%, representing the most common cause of surgical failure and revision surgery. Optimal treatment of reherniation remains controversial.

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  • The study focused on how adding 1 wt. lead (Pb) affects the plastic deformation and microstructure of pure copper (Cu) and Cu alloys, particularly at grain boundaries where Pb forms precipitates.
  • Various advanced techniques were used, including neutron diffraction and electron microscopy, to examine the behavior of these materials under stress at different scales.
  • Results showed that while the overall deformation responses were similar for both materials, the Cu-1Pb alloy had a higher dislocation density and the presence of lead significantly influenced local deformation, providing important insights for improving structural materials in engineering.
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Introduction Collagen synthesis is vital for restoring musculoskeletal tissues, particularly in tendon and ligamentous structures. Tissue engineering utilizes scaffolds for cell adhesion and differentiation. Although synthetic scaffolds offer initial strength, their long-term stability is surpassed by biological scaffolds.

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  • The CDC and ACIP endorse COVID-19 vaccination for patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI), but there's limited knowledge on its safety and impact on infection severity in these patients.
  • A study involving a registry of 1,245 IEI patients across 24 countries was conducted to gather data on vaccination frequency, safety, and effectiveness, revealing that 64.7% were vaccinated, primarily with mRNA vaccines.
  • Results showed that vaccinated patients had significantly lower hospitalization and ICU admission rates when infected with COVID-19, indicating that vaccination is both safe and effective in reducing the severity of the disease in IEI patients.
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