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Background Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) is one of the major endemic diseases in China, which severely impacts the physical health and life quality of people.
Jing Wang +5 more
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Kashin-Beck disease: a historical overview [PDF]
In 1919, the first report on Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) made by a Japanese doctor described an endemic occurrence in the northern district of Korea. In the 1930s, Dr. Takamori and his colleagues at Manchuria Medical College produced a series of reports on its endemiology, clinical and roentgenological findings observed in the north-eastern district of ...
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Cytotoxic Properties of HT-2 Toxin in Human Chondrocytes: Could T3 Inhibit Toxicity of HT-2?
Thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) plays an important role in coordinated endochondral ossification and hypertrophic differentiation of the growth plate, while aberrant thyroid hormone function appears to be related to skeletal malformations ...
Feng’e Zhang +6 more
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Kashin-Beck disease involving the ankles
We present a case of Kashin-Beck Disease primarily affecting the ankles. Our findings are consistent with other reports of the symptoms, incidence, and progression of these diseases. At this time, our patient has chosen conservative treatment, but is considering eventual osteoarticular allografts.
Niebulski, Hannah Z. +1 more
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Osteotomy at the knee for advanced cases of Kashin-Beck disease [PDF]
The results of 247 osteotomies at the knee were analysed in 195 patients with Kashin-Beck disease. Since 1983, 37 varus and 210 valgus deformities have been operated on. Supracondylar osteotomy was carried out so that there is a cortical spike in the distal metaphysis which is impacted into the femoral condyle.
F D, Liu, Z L, Wang, M, Hinsenkamp
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Whole-exome sequencing for the identification of susceptibility genes of Kashin-Beck disease.
ObjectiveTo identify and investigate the susceptibility genes of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) in Chinese population.MethodsWhole-exome capturing and sequencing technology was used for the detection of genetic variations in 19 individuals from six families ...
Zhenxing Yang +14 more
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Endemic arthritis or the so-called "Urovskaya disease" was first discovered by Dr. Kashin 75 years ago among residents of the Ura river valley (in Transbaikalia), hence the name "Urovskaya disease". The author calls this peculiar disease ache disease. With regard to etiology, Dr.
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Polygenic Prediction of Equestrian Sport Discipline Among Horses Bred for Jumping and Dressage
ABSTRACT Horses bred for different equestrian sports vary in physical, physiological and behavioural requirements. Characterising genetic markers associated with discipline provides an opportunity to improve identification of horses best suited to either jumping or dressage.
Emmeline W. Hill +4 more
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Chemical composition of natural waters from the Urov endemic area
Owing to the importance of drinking water in human nutrition, in this study, we performed a comparative analysis of the chemical composition of drinking water from settlements endemic to Kashin–Beck disease and from territories that are not endemic to ...
Vadim Ermakov +4 more
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Background and objectives: Selenium deficiency is a primary risk factor of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD). This study aimed to investigate whether children in endemic areas could maintain sufficient selenium intake after termination of selenium supplement ...
Yujie Ning +15 more
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