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Indian J Orthop
February 2025
Department of Orthopaedics, JSS Medical College, Mysore, 570004 India.
Background: Rickets is a common metabolic bone disease in children, primarily caused by vitamin D deficiency. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of oral weekly vitamin D supplementation and injectable stoss therapy in treating nutritional rickets in Indian children.
Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted over 18 months at a tertiary care center.
Indian J Orthop
February 2025
Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, 31511 Al-Gharbia Egypt.
Background: Pediatric diaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures are one of the most prevalent fractures in orthopedic practice.
Purpose Of The Study: To assess the anatomical and functional outcomes of hybrid fixation (radius nailing and ulna plating) in treating closed proximal radius and ulna fractures in adolescents.
Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed on 41 patients between the ages of 10 and 16 years, both sexes, with recent trauma (less than 2 weeks) suffering from closed proximal diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures.
Mol Clin Oncol
March 2025
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita 8795593, Japan.
Bone marrow metastasis (BMM) causes pancytopenia and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), resulting in rapid mortality. The incidence of this disease is likely underestimated, with confirmed BMM occurring at approximately twice the rates expected clinically. The present study describes two detailed cases and includes a literature review of BMM caused by ovarian cancer.
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January 2025
Department of Health Services, Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health and Population, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Background: The global elimination of leprosy transmission by 2030 is a World Health Organization (WHO) target. Nepal's leprosy elimination program depends on early case diagnosis and the performance of health workers and facilities. The knowledge and skills of paramedical staff (Leprosy Focal Person, LFP) and case documentation and management by health facilities are therefore key to the performance of health care services.
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January 2025
Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Assosa University, Benishangul-Gumuz region, Assosa Town, Ethiopia.
Background: Adverse birth outcomes are a significant public health problem worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Adverse birth outcomes have significant immediate and long-term health consequences for infants and their families. Understanding the determinants of adverse birth outcomes is crucial to effective interventions.
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