A Novel Surgical Technique for the Management of Large-Volume Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification Following a Spinal Cord Injury: The Sashimi Technique.

This case series investigates the efficacy of the "sashimi technique," a novel surgical approach utilizing a curved chisel for the resection of heterotopic ossification (HO). The main focus is on reducing resection margins and preventing excessive bone removal while maintaining optimal functional outcomes and preventing recurrence. Two cases illustrate successful outcomes in patients with spinal cord injuries and severe HO of the hip, emphasizing the precision of using the curved chisel-based technique in improving patient mobility while still achieving a desired resection margin.

A chemical free, nanotechnology-based method for airborne bacterial inactivation using engineered water nanostructures.

Airborne pathogens are associated with the spread of infectious diseases and increased morbidity and mortality. Herein we present an emerging chemical free, nanotechnology-based method for airborne pathogen inactivation. This technique is based on transforming atmospheric water vapor into Engineered Water Nano-Structures (EWNS) electrospray.

Clinical utility and approach to estimate postprandial hypertriglycemia by a newly designed oral fat-loading test.

The objective of this study was to estimate postprandial hypertriglycemia by a newly designed oral fat-loading test. Twenty-three healthy normolipidemic volunteers were orally administered a test meal consisting of a mixture of Telmeal 2.0 and 20 g of salt-free butter after fasting for 12 h.