The influence of severity of hemophilia on bone mineral density and fracture risk.

Background: Evidence states that persons with hemophilia are frequently affected by low bone mineral density (BMD). Data assessing the relationship between severity of hemophilia and occurrence of osteoporosis are lacking.

Objectives: This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the impact of hemophilia severity on BMD and to investigate trabecular bone score (TBS) and fracture risk (FRAX).

TNFα-Related Chondrocyte Inflammation Models: A Systematic Review.

Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), as a key pro-inflammatory cytokine, plays a central role in joint diseases. In recent years, numerous models of TNFα-induced cartilage inflammation have been developed. However, due to the significant differences between these models and the lack of consensus in their construction, it becomes difficult to compare the results of different studies.

Determination of body composition by dual x-ray absorptiometry in persons with haemophilia.

Background: There is limited research on body composition in persons with haemophilia (PwH). The literature describes an increased body fat distribution and decreased lean mass in PwH compared to healthy controls using bioimpedance analysis. Using dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which is known to be the most accurate method, this investigation aims to postulate reference data for body composition parameters within haemophilia severity phenotypes and age groups.

Autofluorescence-based tissue characterization enhances clinical prospects of light-sheet-microscopy.

Light sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) is a transformative imaging method that enables the visualization of non-dissected specimen in real-time 3D. Optical clearing of tissues is essential for LSFM, typically employing toxic solvents. Here, we test the applicability of a non-hazardous alternative, ethyl cinnamate (ECi).