The exploration and description of the new cytokine system of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily contributed to different look on the biology of the bone tissue cells. The OPG/RANKL/RANK system constitutes the important element of controlling the number of active osteoclasts by the osteoblasts. It is essential to determine the influence of age and dependence among osteoprotegerin (OPG) and the level of sex hormones, biochemical markers of bone turnover and other factors in the metabolism of bone tissue in the state of physiology and pathophysiology.
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Neurosurg Rev
January 2025
Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
The aim of this study was to investigate the level of distress and the quality of life of operated and non-operated patients with pituitary tumors. Patients who presented to a neurosurgical center and two endocrinological services for outpatient follow-up after surgical treatment, as well as those under medical therapy or radiological follow-up without treatment, were invited to participate in the study. Sociodemographic, health-related quality of life and clinical data were assessed.
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January 2025
Nanjing TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 157 Daming Road, Nanjing, Qinhuai District, 210022, China.
To systematically evaluate the differences in the clinical efficacy of lumbar degenerative disorders (LDDs) treatment between oblique lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (OLIF-PF), OLIF stand-alone (OLIF-SA), and OLIF with anterolateral screw fixation (OLIF-AF). A systematic search was conducted on both English and Chinese databases, wherein the literature was screened based on title, abstract, and full text. Literature that met the inclusion criteria was assessed for quality and relevant information was extracted.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Growth-plate (GP) injures in limbs and other sites can impair GP function and cause deceleration of bone growth, leading to progressive bone lengthening imbalance, deformities and/or physical discomfort, decreased motion and pain. At present, surgical interventions are the only means available to correct these conditions by suppressing the GP activity in the unaffected limb and/or other bones in the ipsilateral region. Here, we aimed to develop a pharmacologic treatment of GP growth imbalance that involves local application of nanoparticles-based controlled release of a selective retinoic acid nuclear receptor gamma (RARγ) agonist drug.
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January 2025
School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian 116034, People's Republic of China.
Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) and a polysaccharide (SUP) were embedded in the calcium phosphate cement (CPC) scaffold, and the bone repair ability was evaluated. The new scaffolds were characterized using x-ray diffraction, Fourier transform-infrared, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy analyses. CPC-BMP2-SUPH scaffold promoted the BMP-2 release by 1.
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January 2025
Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Rotator cuff tendon injuries often lead to shoulder pain and dysfunction. Traditional treatments such as surgery and physical therapy can provide temporary relief, but it is difficult to achieve complete healing of the tendon, mainly because of the limited repair capacity of the tendon cells. Therefore, it is particularly urgent to explore new treatment methods.
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