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Purpose: In early 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the disease COVID-19, caused by a new variant of coronavirus 2019-nCoV as a global pandemic.
Akshay Gopinathan Nair+2 more
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The menisci are two semilunar-shaped fibrocartilagenous structures, which are interposed between the femoral condyles and tibial plateaux. They have an important role in knee function. Long-term follow-up studies showed that virtually all meniscectomized knees develop arthritic changes with time.
Nicola, Maffulli+3 more
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Interpreting positive signs of the supraspinatus test in screening for torn rotator cuff. [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity of the supraspinatus test as a screening test for detecting torn rotator cuff and to determine what its valuable positive signs were.
Jeong, Hwa Jae+3 more
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Levels of interleukin-6 in tears before and after excimer laser treatment [PDF]
Background/Aim. Immune response and consequent inflammatory process which originate on ocular surface after a trauma are mediated by cytokines.
Resan Mirko+4 more
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Modified margin convergence: over-under lacing suture technique [PDF]
The principle of margin convergence can be applied to rotator cuff repair to enhance the security of fixation by decreasing the mechanical strain at the margins of the tear.
ALBINO, PAOLO+4 more
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The tear and serum zinc (Zn) levels were determined simultaneously by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in 11 healthy subjects. The mean tear Zn level was found to be 1.537 +/- 0.146 (SEM) ppm while the mean serum Zn level was found to be 1.03 +/- 0.046 (SEM) ppm.
Irkeç, M+2 more
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Resoundings of the flesh: Caring for others by way of “second person” perspectivity
In bringing ourselves to the encounter with the experience of others, we bring our bodies with us—and, in doing so, we are able to resonate not only intellectually but also empathically with the other's experiences and expressions (which ...
Scott D. Churchill
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Antimicrobial Tear Lipids in the Ocular Surface Defense
The concept of antimicrobial lipids as effectors of innate host defense is an emerging field. There is limited knowledge on the antimicrobial role of lipids in the ocular environment.
Poonam Mudgil
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Is it time to reframe how we care for people with non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain? [PDF]
The current approach to musculoskeletal pain is failing The majority of persistent non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain disorders do not have a pathoanatomical diagnosis that adequately explains the individual’s pain experience and disability.
Lewis, Jeremy, O'Sullivan, Peter
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Introduction: Surgical gloves are used to prevent contamination of the patient and the hospital staff with pathogens. The aim of this study was to examine the actual effectiveness of gloves by examining the damage (perforations, tears) to latex gloves ...
Zaatreh, Sarah+6 more
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