Environmental influences on the distribution and ecology of the fluke intermediate host : a systematic review.

is one of the most distributed intermediate hosts of across Europe, North Africa and South America. Therefore, understanding the environmental preferences of this species is vital for developing control strategies for fascioliasis and other trematodes such as . This systematic literature review evaluates the current understanding of the snail's environmental preferences to identify factors which might aid control and areas where further research is needed.

It's Not All About Redislocation: A Systematic Review of Complications After Anterior Shoulder Stabilization Surgery.

Background: The surgical treatment of recurrent shoulder instability has evolved in recent years to include a variety of soft tissue and bone block procedures, undertaken with either an open or arthroscopic approach. Although the utilization of such techniques has rapidly expanded, the associated risk of complications remains poorly defined. This information is vital for clinical decision making and patient counseling.

Vibration therapy versus standard treatment for tennis elbow: A randomized controlled study.

Aim: To determine whether a mechanical, high-frequency vibration device (Tenease) can improve pain and function for the treatment of tennis elbow (TE), compared with standard treatment.

Methods: Adults presenting to an elbow clinic with a clinical diagnosis of TE were randomized to standard treatment with physiotherapy, activity modification and analgesia or standard treatment plus Tenease therapy. Tenease therapy consisted of a 6-week period of treatment using the Tenease device with three 10-min episodes each day.

Medial artery calcification as an indicator of diabetic peripheral vascular disease.

Background: Mönckeberg sclerosis or medial artery calcification (MAC) is a well-known phenomenon associated with diabetic and other arterial disease. However, its consequence within the foot, and specifically the first dorsal metatarsal artery, has not previously been studied.

Materials And Methods: Nearly 1,000 foot x-rays were studied over a 9-month period in a busy hospital to identify the prevalence of first dorsal metatarsal artery calcification.