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Background: Previous observational studies have indicated that high levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), a phosphoric hormone that inhibits calcitriol synthesis, in the blood is associated with the reduced bone mineral density (BMD); however ...
Yue Wang, Hui Wang, Peizhan Chen
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A Case of Heel Reconstruction with a Reverse Sural Artery Flap in a Hemophilia B Patient
Hemophilia B is a rare blood coagulation disorder. Complications such as bleeding and hematoma can cause necrosis of flaps, wound disruption, and the disturbance of wound healing.
Byung Kwon Lee, Jeong Su Shim
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Heel-to-toe drop of running shoes: a systematic review of its biomechanical effects
Heel-to-toe drop (HTD) values may modify the running biomechanics. However, more than twenty additional footwear characteristics may contribute to this too.
Celso Sánchez-Ramírez (14699853) +4 more
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Prevalence of Upper Abdominal Complaints in Patients Who Have Undergone Partial Gastrectomy
Little is known about the long term occurrence and prevalence of upper abdominal complaints after previous partial gastrectomy. Therefore, a retrospective, uncontrolled, cross-sectional, descriptive, clinical, endoscopic study was done.
RJLF Loffeld
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The assessment algorithm of technological feasibility of SOx scrubber installation
The problematics of installation of sulphur oxides (SOx) scrubber becomes much relevant for today due to the new Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 requirements, which sets 0.1% SOx limits by 2015 in Emission Control Area (ECA) and globally to 0.5% in 2020.
Irina Panasiuk +2 more
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Background: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic pain beneath the heel in adults, which may cause significant discomfort and disability.
Pankaj Varshney +5 more
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Reflux esophagitis requires maintenance treatment. A cross-sectional descriptive study was done to assess the use of medication and prevalence of complaints in patients with esophagitis more than 4.5 years after diagnosis.
Ruud JLF Loffeld
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Summary 1.A series of forty heel repairs is reviewed. 2.The various methods of repair are discussed. 3.An attempt is made to present the indications for the choice of repair.
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Mountaineers are at risk of skin lesions caused by constant boot friction. This is the case of a 35 year old mountaineer who presented with large and deeply ulcerated lesions over the medial aspects of both heels after a two and a half day climb using crampons.
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Convective burn from use of hairdryer for heel warming prior to the heel prick test - a case report [PDF]
Background Blood sampling through heel lancing is the most common invasive painful procedure performed on newborn infants. Case Presentation We report the case of a five day old infant who sustained burns to the left foot and leg after the mother's ...
Ashley Shepherd +5 more
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