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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.This study found that only two‐thirds of patients were managed in accordance with national guidance for C‐spine trauma, with younger patients more likely to have X‐rays rather than CT. Inappropriate imaging carries radiation dose implications and delays in care with subsequent risks, particularly where immobilisation is utilised.
Nikoll Walker +2 more
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Update on Symptomatic Treatment of Acute Vertebral Compression Fracture
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology, 2019 The vertebral column is the most common site of osteoporotic fracture in older individuals and in those using long-term glucocorticoids. Vertebral compression fracture leads to significant morbidities such as acute and chronic pain, spinal deformities ...
Stella Pui Yan Wong, Chi Chiu Mok
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Vertebroplasty in vertebral compression fractures – literature review [PDF]
, 2014 Vertebral compression fractures are the most common complication of osteopo-rosis (1.45 per 1000 women yearly). The main symptom of these fractures is chronic back pain and limitation of movement.
Kwiek, Stanisław J. +8 more
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Prevention of Early Onset of Breast Cancer With Ashwagandha
Molecular Carcinogenesis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Prevention of breast cancer is feasible because many risk factors for this malignancy are known (e.g., family history, reproductive factors, etc.). Medicinal plants and/or their bioactive phytochemicals are attractive for the prevention of early onset of breast cancer due to their generally favorable safety profile.
Eun‐Ryeong Hahm +2 more
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Long-term treatment with bisphosphonates and their safety in postmenopausal osteoporosis
, 2010 Bisphosphonates are the leading drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis. In randomized controlled trials (RCTs), alendronate, risedronate, and zoledronate have shown to reduce the risk of vertebral, nonvertebral, and hip fractures, whereas RCTs with ...
Graham Russell +4 more
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the inter‐rater reliability of a canine adaptation of the modified Ashworth scale (CaMAS) for the assessment of muscle tone in dogs. Methods Dogs presented to the neurology service of a single referral centre between November 2023 and October 2024 underwent a muscle tone evaluation by two independent ...
Albert Aguilera‐Padros +6 more
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Compression fractures of the spine in children: isn’t it time to change something?
Хирургия позвоночника, 2019 Objective. To analyze the efficacy of various methods for treatment of children with compression fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine on the basis of literature data. Material and Methods. A systematic review of the literature on methods for the
Nikita O. Khusainov +1 more
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Management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures
, 2010 Yannis DionyssiotisRhodes General Hospital, Rhodes, GreeceAbstract: Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are associated with considerable reduction of quality of life, morbidity, and mortality.
Yannis Dionyssiotis
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background South American camelids (SACs) have become increasingly popular in the UK. Consequently, knowledge among veterinary practitioners about diseases in these non‐native species has improved, although gaps remain. The remit of this study was to identify common diseases of SACs based on Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) surveillance ...
Sonja Jeckel +2 more
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Vertebroplasty: A new treatment for vertebral compression fractures
, 2015 BACKGROUND: The lifetime risk of a vertebral body compression fracture is 16% for women and 5% for men. Vertebroplastyn involves the injection of artificial bone cement and an opacifier into the inter-trabecular marrow space of the fractured vertebra ...
Guduguntla, Murali
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