Slope of the Medial Tibial Plateau and the Incidence of a Medial Meniscal Tear.

Objectives: Previous studies of the association between tibial slope and meniscal tear have led to contradictory results. In this regard, the present study aimed to examine the effect of medial tibial plateau slope on the incidence of isolated medial meniscal tear.

Methods: This study was performed on 75 patients with a posterior horn medial meniscal tear and 150 matched control subjects.

The effect of ranger patrols on the sighting of large mammals by local herders in Northern Iran.

Ranger patrols are essential for biodiversity conservation, particularly in protected areas where they help mitigate poaching of large mammals. Effective patrols reduce poaching and support higher population densities of large mammals. This study investigates the impact of ranger patrols on large mammal sightings in the Central Alborz Protected Area (CAPA), northern Iran, a crucial wildlife corridor with UNESCO-listed Hyrcanian forests and high-altitude grasslands.

Ultra-stable metal-organic framework-derived carbon nanocontainers with defect-induced pore enlargement for anti-corrosive epoxy coatings.

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-8 (ZIF-8) have recently gained attention as nanocontainers for encapsulating corrosion inhibitors. However, two main challenges remain unsolved, casting doubt on their suitability as nanocontainers. The first challenge is their instability in acidic and basic environments, leading to structural decomposition and the second challenge is their mass diffusion limitation caused by micropore dominance and a small aperture size of 0.

Comparison of the effect of self-care education with two methods, teach-back and smartphone application, on the adherence to treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Background: Self-care is one of the basic principles in the management of chronic diseases, which influences follow-up and adherence to treatment. Therefore, the current study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effect of teach-back (TB) and a smartphone application on adherence to treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Methods: The current clinical trial was conducted among 80 patients with IBD in Mashhad, Iran, in 2021-2022.

Effect of a single versus serial platelet-rich plasma injection on the healing of acute patellar tendon defect: an experimental study.

Background: There is no consensus on the frequency and timing of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in tendon healing. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of single versus multiple PRP injections in the healing of patellar tendon defects in the experimental model, through histological and biomechanical investigation.

Methods: Forty-four male skeletally mature Dutch rabbits were randomly divided into the five study groups ( A, B,C, D,E).

The Mediterranean diet and periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Periodontitis is a severe oral health condition that affects the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. The Mediterranean diet has been proposed as a potential contributor to reducing the risk of periodontitis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and periodontitis.

Association of vitamin D receptor genetic polymorphisms with the risk of infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The causes of infertility have remained an important challenge. The relationship between VDR gene polymorphisms and infertility has been reported, with controversial findings.

Objective And Rationale: We aimed to determine this relationship by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Synthesized arsenic nanoparticles and their high potential in biomedical applications: A review.

Arsenic with the scientific name AS is an element that exists everywhere. It is the fourth among the abundant elements in water, the twelfth in the human body, and the twentieth in the earth's crust. This element exists in sulfide, carbonate, and elemental forms.

Associations between food insecurity and Sleep Duration, Quality, and Disturbance among older adults from six low- and middle-income countries.

Objectives: Although food insecurity has been associated with poor sleep outcomes in young and middle-aged adults, few studies have examined this relationship in older adults. This study aimed to examine the relationship between food insecurity and sleep duration, quality, and disturbance among older adults in six low-income countries (LMICs).

Design And Setting: We analyzed nationally representative cross-sectional data from 33,460 adults (≥50 years) from the Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE).

Fertility detection of unincubated chicken eggs by hyperspectral transmission imaging in the Vis-SWNIR region.

Detection of infertile eggs prior to incubation can lead to an increase in the hatchability rate and prevent the wastage of billions of non-fertile eggs ended up by failed incubation. In this study, the feasibility of a line-scan hyperspectral imaging system in the visible and short-wavelength near-infrared region was assessed for early detection of non-fertile eggs on day 0 before incubation. A total of 227 white-shell eggs including 131 fertile and 96 infertile eggs were collected from a flock with similar conditions in terms of hen age, feeding, and management.

Effects of exercise programs on cardiovascular responses in individuals with down syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review and -analysis of exercise interventions designed to improve cardiovascular responses in individuals with DS. A search for relevant articles was conducted on seven electronic databases: PubMed, PEDro, Google Scholar, Scopus, WOS, MEDLINE, and SPORT Discus. An electronic search was conducted on October 15, 2022, without applying any year constraints.

Advanced materials for smart protective coatings: Unleashing the potential of metal/covalent organic frameworks, 2D nanomaterials and carbonaceous structures.

The detrimental impact of corrosion on metallic materials remains a pressing concern across industries. Recently, intelligent anti-corrosive coatings for safeguarding metal infrastructures have garnered significant interest. These coatings are equipped with micro/nano carriers that store corrosion inhibitors and release them when triggered by external stimuli.

Extra-articular Lateral Talar Dome Osteochondral Fracture: A Case Report and a Review of Literature.

The lateral talar dome osteochondral fracture has been described as shallow or wafer-shaped and is more likely to have an associated flake fracture than medial injuries. Displacement into the extracurricular space, however, is a rare occurrence. We present a case of ankle trauma with persistent pain and edema.

Comparing P53 expression and genome-wide transcriptome profiling to Comet assay in lymphocytes from melanoma patients and healthy controls.

This study compared the expression of TP53 in lymphocytes from malignant melanoma (MM) patients with positive sentinel nodes to healthy controls (HCs) following exposure to various doses of UVA radiation. The Lymphocyte Genome Sensitivity (LGS) assay indicated significant differences in DNA damage in lymphocytes between MM patients and HCs. qPCR data demonstrated an overall 3.

A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study of In- and Cross-Plane Thermal Conductivity of Bilayer Graphene.

Efficient thermal management of modern electronics requires the use of thin films with highly anisotropic thermal conductivity. Such films enable the effective dissipation of excess heat along one direction while simultaneously providing thermal insulation along the perpendicular direction. This study employs non-equilibrium molecular dynamics to investigate the thermal conductivity of bilayer graphene (BLG) sheets, examining both in-plane and cross-plane thermal conductivities.

Design and Implementation of a Novel Double-Layered Wavy Mattress for the Prevention and Recovery of Pressure Ulcers: A Feasibility Study.

Pressure ulcers are a significant concern in patient care, particularly for those with limited mobility and extended hospital stays. Wavy mattresses are shown an effective tool for preventing or promoting the healing of these wounds by preventing pressure localization in different body regions. The current study aimed to present a novel double-layered wavy mattress design for the prevention and recovery of pressure ulcers, addressing some of the limitations of existing mattresses.

Relationship between Nutritional Risk, Clinical and Demographic Characteristics, and Pressure Ulcers in Patients with Severe Acquired Brain Injuries Attending a Rehabilitative Program.

Preliminary evidence in the literature suggests a high prevalence of malnutrition (undernutrition) in patients with severe acquired brain injuries (sABI), with an expected negative impact on clinical outcomes and pressure ulcers (PUs) in particular. In a retrospective cohort study on patients discharged from intensive care units (ICU) and admitted to an intensive rehabilitation unit (IRU), the risk of malnutrition was systematically assessed, in addition to standard clinical procedures (including PUs evaluation), using two different tools: the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) tool. Eighty-eight patients were included in the analysis.

Assessment of Human Papillomavirus Non-16/18, Type-Specific Risk for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 3 or Worse Among Women With Cervical Atypical Glandular Cells.

Objective: To evaluate the risk for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN 3) or worse (including adenocarcinoma in situ [AIS] and invasive cervical cancer) associated with non-16/18 human papillomavirus (HPV) types (other HPV) among women with atypical glandular cells (AGC) in cervical cytology.

Methods: This population-based cohort study evaluates the risk of CIN 3 or worse associated with other HPV types. Human papillomavirus genotyping was performed on Pap tests collected in Sweden from 341 women with AGC that were positive for other HPV types from February 17, 2014, to December 31, 2018.

The Combined Spectral Response of a MEMS Metamaterial Absorber for the Mid-IR and Its Sub-Wavelength Fabrication Residual Array of Holes.

Metasurface coatings on a free-standing SiN thin film membrane are fabricated on a Si substrate using masked lithography and CMOS-compatible surface micromachining. The result is a band-limited absorber for the mid-IR, which is part of a microstructure that is attached to the substrate by long and slender suspension beams to provide thermal isolation. As a residual of the fabrication, the regular pattern of sub-wavelength unit cells of 2.

Neurological manifestation in COVID-19 disease with neuroimaging studies.

Objective: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain or spine examines the findings as well as the time interval between the onset of symptoms and other adverse effects in coronavirus disease that first appeared in 2019 (COVID-19) patients. The goal of this study is to look at studies that use neuroimaging to look at neurological and neuroradiological symptoms in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: We try to put together all of the research on how severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes neurological symptoms and cognitive-behavioral changes and give a full picture.

Falcaria vulgaris leaves extract as an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid media.

Undoubtedly, metal corrosion is one of the most challenging problems faced by industries. Introducing corrosion inhibitors is a reasonable approach to protecting the metal surface. Due to environmental concerns and the toxicity of industrial organic corrosion inhibitors, researchers are continually exploring acceptable replacements.

The Effect of a Healthcare Services Hotline on Quality of Life and Hospital Readmissions for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common debilitating disease marked by frequent exacerbations and hospitalizations, economic burden, and reduced quality of life. This study aimed to determine the effect of a healthcare hotline on quality of life and hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge for patients with COPD. Sixty patients with COPD who needed home healthcare services were recruited for this quasi-experimental study.

LED-based Hyperspectral Endoscopic Imaging.

Hyperspectral endoscopy can offer multiple advantages as compared to conventional endoscopy. Our goal is to design and develop a real-time hyperspectral endoscopic imaging system for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancers using a micro-LED array as an in-situ illumination source. The wavelengths of the system range from ultraviolet to visible and near infrared.

Knee Flexion Deformity and Increased Posterior Tibial Slope Associated with Osgood Schlatter Disease: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Genu recurvatum associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) has been reported in several studies. In this report, we describe a rare complication of a case of OSD with flexion contracture (tfighat is the exact opposite of the knee deformity classically associated with OSD) and increased posterior tibial slope. In the current article, we report a 14-year-old case of OSD referred to our center with a fixed knee flexion contracture.