Publications by authors named "R Ramot"
Background: While the benefits of sonication for improving periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) are well-documented, its potential therapeutic effect against bacterial biofilm remains unstudied. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of a novel nanoparticle ultrasonication process on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterial biofilm formation in a PJI rat model.
Methods: This novel ultrasonication process was designed to remove attached bacterial biofilm from implant and peri-articular tissues, without damaging native tissues or compromising implant integrity.
Pragmatic Evaluation of Growth Hormone Stimulation Tests in Short Stature.
Indian J Endocrinol Metab
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effectiveness of growth hormone stimulation tests (GHSTs) in diagnosing short stature in children.
- It analyzed data from 556 children over 15 years, using clonidine and glucagon stimulation tests to measure growth hormone levels.
- The results indicated that reducing the number of testing time points increased the false positive rates, highlighting the importance of timing in accurate diagnosis.
Purpose: Bacterial biofilms create a challenge in the treatment of prosthetic joint infection (PJI), and failure to eradicate biofilms is often implicated in the high rates of recurrence. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of a novel nanoparticle ultrasonication technology on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm eradication compared to commonly used orthopedic irrigation solutions.
Methods: Twenty-four sterile, titanium alloy discs were inoculated with a standardized concentration of methicillin-resistant S.
Background: There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) in exclusively breast-fed infants in the absence of appropriate vitamin D supplementation.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of two doses of maternal vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D levels of mother-infant pairs and to assess its effect on growth parameters (weight, length and head circumference) and bone mass of infants.
Study Design: Randomized controlled trial.
Objective: Optimal bone mass (a function of foetal programming and adequate intrauterine bone mineral accrual) is essential for prevention of osteoporosis. The present study was planned with the objectives to describe newborn bone mass (NBBM) and study the associated factors.
Design: Observational study Patients: Singleton pregnant women ≤16 weeks gestation.