Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mian Xiao, Zhihui Hu, Henghua Jiang, Cheng Li, Huilin Guo, Wei Fang, Xing Long
Summary: This study investigated the expression of Netrin-1 in TMJ OA and its potential role in the development of the disease and pain. The findings suggest that Netrin-1 may play an important role in bone degeneration and pain in TMJ OA.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Philipp M. Schmid, Christoph M. Bauer, Markus J. Ernst, Bettina Sommer, Lars Lunenburger, Martin Weisenhorn
Summary: This study introduces a simple biomechanical model for describing head posture and movement relative to the thorax, which achieves high accuracy in identifying and monitoring incorrect head positions. The model's accuracy relies on prior knowledge of the effective neck length, and incorrectly assuming this parameter to be a linear function of palpable neck length can increase measurement error. Despite this, the resulting accuracy is sufficient for detecting and monitoring protracted malpositions of the head relative to the thorax.
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Clinical Neurology
Igor Macedo Tavares Correia, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Jessica Fernandez, Felipe Jose Jandre Reis, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira, Ney Meziat-Filho
Summary: The study found that in adults, text neck is not associated with the prevalence, frequency, or intensity of neck pain.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Dean G. Brown, Heike J. Wobst
Summary: Evaluation of 378 novel drugs and 27 biosimilars approved by the U.S. FDA between 2010 and 2019 revealed oncology as the top therapy area, potential increase in clinical development times, and rapid progress in innovation in new modalities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Muriel C. D. Verain, Hans Dagevos, Patricia Jaspers
Summary: The study reveals that there are two meat-oriented consumer segments and three segments of meat reducers in both 2011 and 2019 surveys. These segments differ in their attitudes, norms, motives, consumption patterns, intentions, socio-demographic and psychological profiles. Despite some positive changes over the years, classified meat consumers vary from strong meat attachment to significant meat moderation.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Eveline Van Looveren, Thomas Bilterys, Wouter Munneke, Barbara Cagnie, Kelly Ickmans, Olivier Mairesse, Anneleen Malfliet, Liesbet De Baets, Jo Nijs, Dorien Goubert, Lieven Danneels, Maarten Moens, Mira Meeus
Summary: There is a clear association between sleep problems and chronic spinal pain, with more severe pain leading to poorer sleep quality. Addressing sleep problems in patients with chronic spinal pain is essential for achieving optimal treatment outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Ryan E. Malosh, Ian McGovern, Arnold S. Monto
Summary: Influenza surveillance in the United States has expanded to better characterize circulating viruses and their impact. However, vaccine effectiveness remains modest and there is a need for improvement.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Placenti, Marco Torri, Federica Pessini, Bernardo Patti, Vincenzo Tancredi, Angela Cuttitta, Luigi Giaramita, Giorgio Tranchida, Roberto Sorgente
Summary: The hydrological and biogeochemical time series from 2010 to 2020 have revealed specific relationships and trends in oceanographic processes and nutrient patterns in the Sicily Channel. The temperature and salinity in the intermediate waters showed a significant annual increase, with quasi cyclic fluctuations. There were opposite trends between nutrients and salinity, while similar patterns were found between nutrients and chlorophyll-a concentration.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Shenghui Ni, Fengping Shan, Jin Geng
Summary: IL-10 family cytokines play crucial regulatory roles in bone and joint diseases and can provide novel directions for immunotherapy.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Punam A. Patel, Lavanya Nagappan, Daohai Yu, Xiaoning Liu, Cecelia E. Schmalbach
Summary: The study revealed that female patients, younger individuals, smokers, and those requiring higher doses of opioids during hospital stay are more likely to experience inadequate pain control postoperatively. These patients could benefit from additional education, earlier follow-up visits, and a comprehensive nonopioid pain management regimen.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Zhaorui Wang, Justin E. Levin, Troy B. Amen, Artine Arzani, Joseph E. Manzi, Joseph M. Lane
Summary: This study highlights significant gaps in metabolic bone care for geriatric TJA patients both in terms of screening and treatment. Female gender and past fracture history may influence whether patients receive screening and treatment. FRAX scores play an important role in metabolic bone care and risk identification for TJA patients.
JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Michael Coulter, Howard Greene, Tanner Miller, Rebecca Brady, Chandler Bennett, Christopher Johnson
Summary: This study aims to describe changes in the quality of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OTOHNS) literature over the past decade and compare it to other surgical-based fields. The analysis shows that high-quality studies are relatively scarce in the OTOHNS literature, with a lower level of evidence and funding compared to other surgical fields. However, the reporting of confidence intervals has improved over the years. Improved study designs are needed to strengthen the evidence base and enhance clinical care.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Wolf, Min Chen, Ghassem R. Asrar
Summary: Livestock grazing occupies approximately 25% of global ice-free land, removing significant amounts of carbon from global rangelands. The proportion of total livestock intake supplied by grazing is estimated at over 50%, and both rangeland productivity and grazing intensity are challenging to quantify.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Christopher Herpel, Armin Drusko, Franz Sebastian Schwindling, Peter Rammelsberg, Jonas Tesarz
Summary: Head and neck pain drawings have been used as a diagnostic tool for temporomandibular disorders. The study found that pain in TMD patients mainly affects the temporomandibular joint and masseter origin regions. Unilateral pain is associated with structural TMJ abnormalities, while greater pain extent and bilateral pain are related to emotional distress, pain chronicity, and somatization.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alison G. M. Brown, Scarlet Shi, Samantha Adas, Josephine E. A. Boyington, Paul A. Cotton, Bill Jirles, Nishadi Rajapakse, Jill Reedy, Karen Regan, Dan Xi, Giovanna Zappala, Tanya Agurs-Collins
Summary: NIH has supported nutrition and health disparities research, which focuses on chronic diseases and special populations such as pediatrics, minority health, aging, and women's health. Future research opportunities include addressing nutrition and health disparities in American Indian and Asian populations, as well as addressing issues related to rural health, maternal health, and food insecurity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)