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The scope of minimally invasive techniques in spinal infections

Indian Spine Journal, 2018
The primary goals for treating infectious spinal conditions are to make an accurate diagnosis, isolate the causative organism, and prescribe effective antibiotic therapy based on the culture reports.
Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni, Navin Geralal Mewara   +1 more
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Peripheral Neutrophil Activation and Extracellular Trap Formation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
Markers of neutrophil activation are increased in plasma during ALS, and markers of NET formation associate with ALS survival. ABSTRACT Objectives Peripheral neutrophil levels in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inversely correlate with survival, suggesting a role for neutrophils in disease progression.
Lillia A. Baird, Haley McQuown, Jihyun Park, Samuel J. Teener, Ian F. Webber‐Davis, Andrew D. Carter, Dae‐Gyu Jang, Eva L. Feldman, Stephen A. Goutman, Benjamin J. Murdock   +9 more
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A localized vertebral infection model of pyogenic spondylitis induced by Staphylococcus aureus in rats

Frontiers in Medicine
Background and purposePyogenic spondylitis (PS) is clinically challenging and induces disastrous consequences for patients. The pathogenesis of PS is difficult to explore due to a lack of ideal animal models.
Qinpeng Xu, Guihe Yang, Jiaju Ma, Xingzhi Jing, Fei Jia, Xingang Cui, Jianlong Li, Xiaoyang Liu, Hongdong Tan   +8 more
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Onasemnogene Abeparvovec in Patients With SMA: Interim Results of the RESTORE Registry in Japan

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective There are limited real‐world data regarding the safety and effectiveness of onasemnogene abeparvovec (OA; Zolgensma) infusion, a one‐time gene replacement therapy, for Japanese patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). We aimed to improve understanding of the real‐world outcomes for OA in Japan.
Kayoko Saito, Kamal Benguerba, Ken Tsuchida, Kazushige Yazawa, Isao Tsumiyama, Hiromitsu Kayama, Sandra P. Reyna, Farid Khan, Richard S. Finkel   +8 more
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Human Pegivirus Encephalitis With Brain Detection and Response to Sofosbuvir Ledipasvir

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Human pegivirus (HPgV‐1) has been associated with severe encephalomyelitis in immunocompromised patients. Its neurological spectrum remains poorly defined. We report a slowly progressive encephalitis in a person living with well‐controlled HIV, characterized by white matter abnormalities and inflammatory cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). HPgV RNA was
Antoine Moulignier, Françoise Heran, Francis Lallemand, Pierre Bourdillon   +3 more
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Etiological Insights and the Role of Individual Factors in Infectious Spondylodiscitis

Infectious Disease Reports
Objectives: Spondylodiscitis can be caused by various microorganisms and has shown a continuous rise in incidence and mortality. The purpose of our study was to analyze the demographic and laboratory data, as well as comorbidities of patients that were ...
Diana Elena Vulpe, Dana-Georgiana Nedelea, Serban Dragosloveanu, Oana Sandulescu, Cristian Scheau   +4 more
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EPIDURAL SPINAL INFECTIONS

Annals of Surgery, 1938
SUMMARY The relationship of acute, metastatic epidural abscess and chronic granulomata of the epidural space is discussed. Five cases of abscess and two of granuloma are recorded. Their symptomatology and diagnosis are discussed. The need of prompt recognition and adequate surgical treatment, especially in the abscess cases, is emphasized.
openaire   +3 more sources

Double‐Transition‐Metal MXenes: Multimetallic 2D Platforms for Next‐Generation Biomedicine

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
The present work explores recent progress in double‐transition‐metal MXenes and focuses on their potential as multifunctional biomedical nanoplatforms whose tunable optical, electronic, mechanical, and surface properties enable imaging, theranostics, antimicrobial activity, biosensing, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
Parsa Namakiaraghi, Mohammad Mozafari, Masoud Soroush   +2 more
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Shifting Paradigms in Spinal Infection Management: The Rising Role of Spine Endoscopy—A Systematic Review and Case Series Analysis

Applied Sciences
The management of spinal infections, such as spondylodiscitis, remains a complex challenge. With advancements in technology, spinal endoscopy has emerged as a promising minimally invasive approach.
Kajetan Łątka, Waldemar Kołodziej, Kacper Domisiewicz, Dawid Pawuś, Tomasz Klepinowski, Masato Tanaka, Beata Łabuz-Roszak, Dariusz Łątka   +7 more
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Bamboo Medical Application: A State‐of‐the‐Art Review

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review presents a structured classification of bamboo's current use in healthcare. It organizes applications into medical textiles and medical devices, with further divisions based on function and level of invasiveness. It also examines material utilization based on bamboo's structural role, highlighting how it supports both protective and ...
Haymanot Beza Lamesgin, Koosje van der Stoel, Vera Popovich, Paul Breedveld   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source