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Abstract Plutonium was discovered and first synthesized in the early 1940's. Several isotopes of plutonium are used in nuclear technologies, 238Pu for heat generation and 239Pu for energy production and weapons. Both isotopes emit alpha particles, which pose a significant radiation hazard when incorporated into the body.
Scott C. Miller
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(1) Background: Proximal humerus fractures can be a debilitating condition if not properly treated. These fracture patterns are varied and differ in every patient.
Kuan-Yu Lu +6 more
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Morphology and function of the forelimb in arboreal frogs: specializations for grasping ability. [PDF]
Frogs are characterized by a unique morphology associated with their saltatory lifestyle. Although variation in the form and function of the pelvic girdle and associated appendicular system related to specialized locomotor modes such as swimming or ...
Blaylock +35 more
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Abstract Silesaurids (Archosauria: Dinosauriformes) are found in Middle to Upper Triassic deposits across Pangea, but few stratigraphic sections record the evolution of the group in one geographic area over millions of years. Here, we describe silesaurid remains from the oldest of the Upper Triassic stratigraphic sequence from the base of the Dockum ...
Frederick B. Tolchard +2 more
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Rational construction of PCL-PEG/CS/AST nanofiber for bone repair and regeneration
Humerus greater tuberosity (HGT) avulsion fracture is one of the most common types of proximal humerus fractures. The presence of motion and gap lead to the failure of implants, due to the force pulling from the supraspinatus.
Zhengyu Cao +4 more
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Anatomical study of diaphyseal nutrient foramina in human adult humerus
Purpose: The objective of the following study is to determine the variation in diaphyseal nutrient foramen (NF) of humerus with respect to their number, location, direction and size.
Vijayalakshmi S Bhojaraja +2 more
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Humeral pseudarthrosis are common with a non-union rate after fracture between 8% and 13%. Several operative methods have been described for the treatment of humeral pseudarthrosis.
Sami Sallemi +7 more
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Giant Periosteal Chondroma: Report of a Rare Case [PDF]
Periosteal chondromas are uncommon benign cartilaginous neoplasms which account for 5 cm in greatest diameter with an average size of 3 cm, with proximal humerus being a characteristic location. Large periosteal chondromas are very rare. Clinically, they
Amritha Kesavan +4 more
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Mineralized area of the human rib cross‐sections from early puberty until adulthood
Abstract Ribs undergo numerous changes during growth and development. Although they occur both externally and internally, the latter are not as extensively documented during the transition from puberty to adulthood. Therefore, it is unknown how rib cross‐sectional mineralized area changes during this period.
J. M. López‐Rey +4 more
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The many faces of osteomyelitis : a pictorial review [PDF]
The purpose of this pictorial review is to present an overview of the radioclinical features of osteomyelitis. The presentation of the disease may vary depending on the clinical stage (acute, subacute and chronic), the pathogenesis of the infection and ...
Desimpel, Julie +2 more
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