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IL-10 in Antilipopolysaccharide Immunity Against Systemic Klebsiella Infections

Mediators of Inflammation, 2006
Aim. This study was undertaken in order to determine whether anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 is responsible for a previously described protection against Klebsiella infection mediated by antilipopolysaccharide antibodies. Methods.
Tomislav Rukavina, Brigita Ticac, Vanja Vasiljev   +2 more
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Plasma cytokine response in mice with bacterial infection

Mediators of Inflammation, 2000
Background: Exposure to microorganisms elicts the production of cytokines. These soluble factors enhance several innate immune functions and regulate the ensuing specific immune response aimed at limiting the spread of infection.
Maja Abram, Darinka Vučković, Branka Wraber, Miljenko Doric   +3 more
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Necessary Metacarpophalangeal Joints Range of Motion to Maintain Hand Function

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2014
Objective/Background: This study was conducted to ascertain the necessary flexion or extension range of motion (ROM) required for the finger metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints to maintain hand function. Methods: Twenty-one healthy adults were recruited for
Hiroyuki Hayashi, Hideki Shimizu, Shoji Okumura, Kazuhiro Miwa   +3 more
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Immediate Outcomes and Benefits of 3D Printed Braces for the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022
Spinal bracing is a proven effective treatment for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Four factors have been reported to affect brace treatment outcome including (1) growth or curve-based risk, (2) the in-brace correction, (3) the brace
Edmond Lou, Kenwick Ng, Doug Hill
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Effects of a Medial Unloader Brace on Gait Mechanics in Patients with Osteochondritis Dissecans

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022
Background: Non-operative treatment for osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee traditionally includes casting, bracing, and activity restrictions.
Alex Loewen MS, Sophia Ulman PhD, Ashley Erdman BS MS, Savannah Cooper MS, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis PhD, Philip Wilson MD, Henry B. Ellis MD   +6 more
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Lack of in-brace x-rays in compliant AIS patients wearing full-time TLSO braces associates with failure

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2021
Background In-brace correction and brace compliance with thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthotic (TLSO) braces are associated with successful treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Isabel Alvarez, Kiley Poppino, Lori Karol, Amy L. McIntosh   +3 more
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3D spinal and rib cage predictors of brace effectiveness in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019
Background Scoliotic braces are the standard of curve for management of moderate spinal deformities in pediatric patients. The effectiveness of this treatment method has been shown; however, the spinal and rib cage parameters, in the three anatomical ...
Saba Pasha
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Qualitative and Quantitative Mass Spectrometry Approaches for the Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Complex Natural Matrices

Applied Sciences
Phenolic molecules represent one of the most prevalent and biologically important categories of secondary metabolites. Within this diverse group, phenolic acids and flavonoids are the most extensively studied categories, primarily due to their structural
Lara Saftić Martinović, Ana Barbarić, Ivana Gobin   +2 more
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Gestational Diabetes Using Different Diagnostic Criteria: A Study from the Northern Adriatic Region of Croatia

Medicina
Background and Objectives: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a complex pregnancy condition that carries substantial risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Iva Plisic, Oleg Petrovic, Gabrijela Sopta Primorac, Ksenija Bazdaric, Marko Klaric, Dubravka Jurisic-Erzen   +5 more
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Effect of 2 Types of Thoracholumbosacral Braces on Ankle and Knee Joint Co-contraction in Individuals with Kyphosis during Running [PDF]

مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان, 2023
Milad Piran Hamlabadi , Amir Ali Jafarnezhadgero *   Background and Objective: Using lumbar orthoses changes the running mechanics. An essential biomechanical factor in rehabilitation and injury prevention is the co-contraction of the knee and ankle ...
Milad Piran Hamlabadi, Amir Ali Jafarnezhadgero   +1 more
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