The Variability of the Cervicothoracic Inflection Point: A Cohort Analysis of the Multi-Ethnic Asymptomatic Normative Study (MEANS).

Study Design: Cross-sectional Cohort Study.

Objective: To determine the cervicothoracic inflection point in an asymptomatic, adult population.

Introduction: The cervicothoracic inflection point (CTIP) is an important sagittal marker to understand for patients with cervical deformities.

The role of the protective shield against UV-C radiation and its molecular interactions in Nostoc species (Cyanobacteria).

Cyanobacteria possess special defense mechanisms to protect themselves against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This study combines experimental and computational methods to identify the role of protective strategies in Nostoc species against UV-C radiation. To achieve this goal, various species of the genus Nostoc from diverse natural habitats in Iran were exposed to artificial UV-C radiation.

Cyanobacterial elicitor enhances the biomass of Mentha piperita L. and improves the production of high-value rosmarinic acid under in vitro culture of apical meristem.

Background: Rosmarinic acid (RA), like other phenolic compounds, is sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in medicinal plants. In vitro culture of plants can improve the medicinal plants' metabolite profile and phenolic compound quantity. To date, various methods have been proposed to increase this medicinal metabolite in plants, among which the use of bioelicitors can be mentioned.

The multifaceted musculoskeletal hydatid disease.

Musculoskeletal hydatid disease is rare and can be located anywhere but most commonly the bone and muscles of the spine, pelvis, then the lower limbs. Imaging is essential for its diagnosis, performing the pre-therapeutic assessment, guiding possible percutaneous treatments, and providing post-therapeutic follow-up. Musculoskeletal hydatidosis can take several forms that may suggest other infections and tumors or pseudotumors.

Characteristics of Spinal Morphology According to the "Current" and "Theoretical" Roussouly Classification Systems in a Diverse, Asymptomatic Cohort: Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS).

Study Design: Cross-sectional cohort study.

Objective: To classify spinal morphology using the "current" and "theoretical" Roussouly systems and assess sagittal alignment in an asymptomatic cohort.

Methods: 467 asymptomatic volunteers were recruited from 5 countries.