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Combined vitamin K2 and D3 therapy improves endoscopic fusion outcomes in osteoporotic lumbar degenerative disease: a prospective study

Scientific Reports
The efficacy of combined vitamin K2 and D3 therapy on bone fusion outcomes following endoscopic lumbar surgery in osteoporotic patients remains unclear.
Yanan Wang, Yidi Wang, Fengming Wang, Zhenyu Wang, Ran Sun, Xiaoling Huang, Song Fu   +6 more
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Testing A Personalized Approach to Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Older Veterans

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We aimed to test the efficacy of personalized treatment of older Veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) delivered by Aging Back Clinics (ABC) as compared with usual care (UC). Methods Two hundred ninety‐nine Veterans age 65‐89 with CLBP from 3 VA medical centers underwent baseline testing, randomization to ABC or UC and 12 months follow ...
Debra K. Weiner, Angela Gentili, Meika A. Fang, Edward Garay, Laura Lawson, Lenore Joseph, Cathy C. Lee, Michelle I. Rossi, Beverly Thorn, Subashan Perera   +9 more
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Bone mesenchymal stem cells based on matric hydrogels attenuate intervertebral disc degeneration by suppressing oxidative stress-induced ferroptosis

Scientific Reports
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) and its attendant lower back pain are a major medical challenge. Ferroptosis has become a new target for the treatment of IVDD. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a promising regenerative therapy for IVDD.
Song Fu, Renhua Lv, Longqiang Wang, Zhenyu Wang, Fengming Wang, Hao Gao, Wei Zhao, Xiaoling Huang, Xiaojun Li, Yanan Wang   +9 more
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The modified pancreatic stent system for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis: a case-control study

BMC Gastroenterology, 2017
Background Prophylactic pancreatic stents after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can help prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis. However most of the pancreatic stents need to be removed by another ERCP.
Cheng Zhang, Yu-long Yang, Yue-feng Ma, Hong-wei Zhang, Jing-yi Li, Mei-ju Lin, Li-jun Shi, Chun-chun Qi   +7 more
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A Qualitative Analysis of Patient Perspectives and Preferences in Lupus Management to Guide Lupus Guidelines Development

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective A patient‐centered approach for chronic disease management, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), aligns treatment with patients’ values and preferences, leading to improved outcomes. This paper summarizes how patient experiences, perspectives, and priorities informed the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2024 Lupus Nephritis (LN)
Shivani Garg, Izzy Hartel, Lisa R. Sammaritano, Anca Askanase, Bonnie L. Bermas, Maria Dall'Era, Alí Duarte‐García, Victoria P. Werth, Brad Rovin, Reem A. Mustafa, Amy S. Turner, Bené Williams, Brian L. Ung, Hiya Bhavsar, Monique C. Gore‐Massy, Nahirannette Pulido, Natacha Guerrero, Natalie M. Smith, Wambui Machua, Linda T. Hiraki, Mary Beth Son   +20 more
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Trends of copper deficiency following one anastomosis gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

BMC Surgery
Background Copper deficiency is an under-recognized complication after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) with hematologic and neurologic sequelae. Comparative evidence between one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB ...
Mohammad Moradi, Shahab Shahabi Shahmiri, Masoumeh Shahsavan, Mohammad Javad Farzadmanesh, Elyas Mostafapour, Faridadin Ebrahimi Meimand, Abdolreza Pazouki, Mohammad Kermansaravi   +7 more
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Advances in minimally invasive abdominal wall surgery [PDF]

, 2022
Maxime Dewulf
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Clinical Practice Guideline for Evaluation and Management of Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations in Sjögren's Disease

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objectives Sjögren's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can impact multiple organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS). PNS manifestations, which can exist concurrently, include mononeuropathies, polyneuropathies, and autonomic nervous system neuropathies. To help patients and providers in the decision‐making process, we developed
Anahita Deboo, Robert Fox, Katherine M. Hammitt, Julie Frantsve‐Hawley, Matthew C. Baker, Stamatina Danielides, Eduardo De Sousa, Brent P. Goodman, Jennifer K. King, Steven Mandel, Ghaith Noaiseh, Pantelis P. Pavlakis, George Sarka, R. Hal Scofield, Arun Varadhachary, Daniel J. Wallace, Matt Makara, Nancy Carteron, Steven Carsons, In collaboration with the Consensus Expert Panel (CEP) members   +19 more
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Omeprazole exacerbates intervertebral disc degeneration through Caspase-3 mediated apoptosis of nucleus pulposus cells: a Mendelian randomization, network toxicology, and in vitro experimental study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Objective To investigate the causal correlation and toxicological mechanisms of omeprazole in intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), alongside a particular emphasis on Caspase-3 (CASP3) mediated apoptosis of nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs).
Yuchao Jia, Haifan Zhao, Shengbo Huang, Baoshan Xu   +3 more
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Appendiceal Abscess Revealed by Ureteral Stenosis and Hydronephrosis

Asian Journal of Surgery, 2007
Acute appendicitis presenting with ureteral stenosis and hydronephrosis is very rare. Here, we report the case of a patient who had complicated acute appendicitis with perforation and abscess resulting in right pyeloureteral dilation.
Toufic J. Ata, Elie K. Chouillard, Aminata Kane, Léon J. Maggiori, Yves L. Ville, Arnaud L. Fauconnier, Abe L. Fingerhut   +6 more
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