Cross-section analysis of coal workers' pneumoconiosis and higher brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity within Kailuan study.

Background: Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and mortality. However, there is no related data on the association of baPWVwith coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). We explored the baPWV in subjects withCWP and the associated risk factors.

Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers from the Chinese medicinal herb Atractylodes macrocephala (Asteraceae).

Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (Asteraceae) is an economically important Chinese medicinal herb. In this study, 15 polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed from A.

[Research progress of percutaneous 360 degree axial lumbar interbody fusion technique].

Objective: To review the feature, biomechanics, and clinical application of percutaneous 360 degree axial lumbar interbody fusion (AxiaLIF) technique.

Methods: Recent literature on investigation and application of percutaneous 360 degree AxiaLIF technique was reviewed.

Results: Percutaneous 360 degree AxiaLIF technique mainly contained operative approach, axial technique, and posterior fixation.