Abundance and Distribution of (Diptera: Psychodidae) Across Various Habitat Types in Endemic Foci of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Mid-Highlands of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

is a vector of , the causative agent of cutaneous leishmaniasis. This study assessed the abundance and distribution of in different habitats and human houses situated at varying distances from hyrax (reservoir host) dwellings, in Wolaita Zone, southern Ethiopia. Sandflies were collected from January 2020 to December 2021 using CDC light traps, sticky paper traps, and locally made emergence traps.

Early Functional Outcomes and Complications of the First Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: A Single-Institution Experience.

Rhizarthrosis is accompanied by decreased mobility, poor grip, and progressive pain. Surgical treatment, which involves various techniques, is the only definitive solution sparing the joint. First carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty helps reduce the discomfort associated with rhizarthrosis and restores joint function.

Osteosarcomas of the hand and foot: A sarcoma‑center case series experience.

Hand and foot osteosarcoma represents ~1% of all diagnosed cases of osteosarcoma. The rarity of osteosarcoma of the hand and foot leads to frequent misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or incorrect treatments, which can lead to fatal consequences. Typically, salvaging the affected limb is the treatment of choice, and with the use of chemotherapy, 60-65% of patients with osteosarcoma can be treated without amputation.

Cytotoxic effects and comparative analysis of Ni ion uptake by osteoarthritic and physiological osteoblasts.

Nickel(Ni)-containing materials have been widely used in a wide range of medical applications, including orthopaedics. Despite their excellent properties, there is still a problem with the release of nickel ions into the patient's body, which can cause changes in the behaviour of surrounding cells and tissues. This study aims to evaluate the effects of Ni on bone cells with an emphasis on the determination of Ni localization in cellular compartments in time.