Publications by authors named "D J Back"

Background: Patients access relevant information concerning their orthopaedic surgery resources through multiple information channels before presenting for clinical treatment. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots have become another source of information for patients. The currently developed AI chat technology ChatGPT (OpenAI LP) is an application for such purposes and it has been rapidly gaining popularity, including for patient education.

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The development of coordination compounds with antineoplastic therapeutic properties is currently focused on non-covalent interactions with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Additionally, the interaction profiles of these compounds with globular plasma proteins, particularly serum albumin, warrant thorough evaluation. In this study, we report on the interactions between biomolecules and complexes featuring hydrazone-type imine ligands coordinated with vanadium.

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Article Synopsis
  • Traumatic heterotopic ossification in the lower extremities is a rare but significant clinical issue, characterized by abnormal bone growth in soft tissues after trauma.
  • The article discusses a case of a 31-year-old male who experienced two major traumatic events, leading to severe stiffness in his lumbar spine and joints.
  • Following surgical interventions and combined therapies, the patient showed significant recovery over a four-year period, highlighting the effectiveness of surgical resection and postoperative treatments like localized radiotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Background: Social media (SM) has been recognized as a professional communication tool in the field of orthopedic and trauma surgery that can enhance communication with patients and peers, and increase the visibility of research and offered services. The specific purposes of professional SM use and the benefits and concerns among orthopedic and trauma surgeons, however, remain unexplored.

Objective: This study aims to demonstrate the specific uses of different SM platforms among orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Germany as well as the advantages and concerns.

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