Blasts injuries are responsible for about two-thirds of the conventional combat injuries during any military operation and account for a sizeable number during terrorist activities. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation and urgency of management vary significantly in primary blast injuries.
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Sexual and Bladder Dysfunction in Cauda Equina Syndrome: Correlation with Clinical and Urodynamic Studies [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Purpose To analyze the clinical and sphincteric outcomes and the extent of sexual dysfunction (SD) in subjects with cauda equina syndrome (CES) and to assess their correlation with patient-reported and clinical ...
Gururaj Sangondimath +3 more
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Sports-related brain injury in the general population: An epidemiological study [PDF]
Objectives To determine the incidence, nature and severity of all sports-related brain injuries in the general population. Design Population-based epidemiological incidence study.
Dowell, Tony +6 more
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Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Anterior Decompression and Posterior Stabilization via Posterior Transpedicular Approach in Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Pott's Disease: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Study DesignThis is a retrospective study.PurposeTo determine the efficacy and safety of a posterior transpedicular approach with regard to functional and radiological outcomes in people with thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis.Overview of ...
Suryakant Singh +4 more
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The fifth most prevalent disease is being neglected by public health organisations [PDF]
The progress towards reduction of global mortality has produced an epidemiological transition towards non-fatal diseases, which challenge the ability of the world’s population to live in full health.
Andersson, L +3 more
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A novel PKC activating molecule promotes neuroblast differentiation and delivery of newborn neurons in brain injuries [PDF]
Neural stem cells are activated within neurogenic niches in response to brain injuries. This results in the production of neuroblasts, which unsuccessfully attempt to migrate toward the damaged tissue. Injuries constitute a gliogenic/non-neurogenic niche
A Buffo +48 more
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Geriatric Injuries among Patients Attending a Regional Hospital in Shinyanga Tanzania [PDF]
Geriatric injuries pose a major challenge to surgeons and general practitioners in developing countries. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, injury characteristics and outcomes of geriatric injury among patients at Shinyanga ...
Chalya, Phillipo L. +7 more
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Minor injuries as a risk factor for venous thrombosis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Injuries increase the risk of venous thrombosis. So far, most research has focused on major injuries that are accompanied by other risk factors for venous thrombosis, such as plaster casts and surgery.
Doggen, Carine J.M. +2 more
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Bladder Recovery Patterns in Patients with Complete Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Single-Center Study [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective case series. Purpose Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is associated with etiologies such as lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and lumbar canal stenosis (LCS).
Ashok Pedabelle Reddy +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Is consumer behaviour towards footwear predisposing for lower extremity injuries in runners and walkers? : a prospective study [PDF]
Background: Runners and walkers often suffer from lower extremity injuries. Little is known about the relationship between their consumer behaviour towards footwear and the development of those injuries.
De Ridder, Roel +2 more
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