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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"joint diseases"”.
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An analytical study of the role of selected metal ions in bone and joint diseases
… metal ions encountered in vivo due to bone and joint disease are studied, namely gold, titanium and iron metal ions. Gold compounds such as disodium aurothiomalate (Myocrisin) have been used for over 50 years in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). As gold (I) acts like a soft Lewis acid, …
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Charge-based transport and drug delivery into cartilage for localized treatment of degenerative joint diseases
Traumatic joint injuries significantly increase synovial fluid levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can initiate cartilage degeneration leading to osteoarthritis (OA). Articular cartilage is a highly negatively charged, avascular tissue, which relies on synovial fluid convection and …
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The Pharmacist's Role in Consulting Patients with Joint Diseases // Роля на магистър-фармацевта при консултиране на болни със ставни заболявания
… condition of chronically ill patients with joint disease (osteoarthritis) through the application of individualized pharmaceutical care. Analyzing the available modern literature on the provision of pharmaceutical care, the features of pharmaceutical care in patients with chronic …
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Complement in Disease - Extracellular Proteins as Complement Regulators
Complement activation occurs during inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is thought to contribute to the chronic inflammation observed within the joints. Previous studies have shown that certain cartilage components of the small leucine-rich repeat protein (SLRP)-family …
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The development of new methods for the assessment of oxygen radical-mediated oxidative damage to biomolecules with special reference to lipids
… (RORS) in the pathogenesis of inflammatory joint diseases has been well documented. Much of the toxicity produced by increased superoxide ion (O2.-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) generation has been attributed to the production of the highly reactive hydroxyl radical (.OH) which is mediated …
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Validation of Radiocarpal Joint Contact Models Based On Images from a Clinical MRI Scanner
… escalation in occurrences of degenerative joint diseases, it is vital to establish a means of detection and prevention that could lead to an improvement in quality of life. One such means is MRI-based modeling for joint contact analysis of in vivo functional loading. The purpose of this …
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Development and design of a test device for cartilage wear studies
… for the prevention and treatment of degenerative joint diseases. Within the framework of this thesis. a literature search focused on the key words joint lubrication and cartilage wear was conducted. The result of this search was that almost all studies and experiments which have been carried out …
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Wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene manufactured with laser powder bed fusion
… in the United States (US) to treat degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. A prosthetic knee implant typically comprises a cobalt chromium (CoCr) femoral component and a polyethylene tibial insert that is constrained in a tibial tray. The articulation between the femoral component and …
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A view of colonial life in South Australia: An osteological investigation of the health status among 19th-century migrant settlers
… in Paper 1. The findings of paper 2 showed joint diseases and traumatic fractures were seen and that gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions were the leading causes of death in subadults and adults respectively. Paper 3 found that the LV Micro-CT technique was the only method able to …
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Multiomic Atlasing of Human Mesenchyme Development
… diversity of cell lineages across organ systems. Diseases of these cell lineages, including fibroblasts and cartilage, affect numerous organ systems throughout human lifespan, manifesting as genetic, inflammatory, malignant and degenerative conditions. In turn, these contribute to a significant …
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Finite Element Modeling and Validation of the Patellofemoral Joint
The patellofemoral joint is part of the knee joint, which is considered the largest joint in the human body. The patellofemoral joint is composed of the patella, a flat, rounded triangular bone, the distal part of the femur, which forms an inverted U-shaped intercondylar groove, and the articular …
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Aseptic loosening around total hip and knee arthroplasty is linked to plasma microRNA
Total hip and knee joint replacement have revolutionised the way we treat end-stage degenerative joint diseases. However, aseptic loosening is still a major cause of prosthesis failure, leading to revision surgery. The pathophysiology of aseptic loosening begins with debris particles being …
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The efficacy of a single maintained contact drop piece manipulation technique in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome
A dissertation presented in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005.
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An investigation into the relationship of myofascial trigger points in the head and neck region in association with temporomandibular joint dysfunction
A dissertation presented in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2009.
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The relative effectiveness of Kinesio® taping methods as an adjunct to a single sacroiliac joint manipulation in the treatment of chronic sacroiliac joint syndrome
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2013.
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The Effect of Posterior Versus Anterior Glide Joint Mobilization on External Rotation Range of Motion of Patients with Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
… therapy procedures, posterior and anterior glide joint mobilization, for improving external rotation in patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.</p> <p><strong>Background:</strong> Joint mobilization procedures are often used by physical therapists to treat the accessory motion …
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A PROPOSED NEW INTERNAL STANDARD FOR FREE, GLYCOSYLATED AND TOTAL PYRIDINIUM CROSSLINKS QUANTIFICATION IN HEALTHY WOMEN AND CHILDREN URINE: VALIDATION OF AN HPLC-FLUORESCENCE METHOD
… by pathologies with destructive bone and joint diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteosarcoma. Epidemiological studies demonstrated that the measurements of different bone degradation products in urine or serum samples are higher in patients affected …
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Gait analysis of the hind limb in Labrador Retrievers with and without cranial cruciate ligament disease
… leading cause of lameness affecting the stifle joints of large breed dogs, especially Labrador Retrievers. Although CCL disease has been studied extensively, its exact pathogenesis and the primary cause leading to CCL rupture remain controversial. However, weakening secondary to repetitive …
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Studie zur sonographischen Anatomie des Hufgelenks und der Hufrolle beim Pferd - ein Beitrag zur Diagnose der Podotrochlose
Der Sonographie wird in der Untersuchung des Hufgelenks und des Podotrochlearapparats zunehmend Beachtung zuteil. Ziel dieser Arbeit war es daher, Beispiele eines sonographischen Profils des Hufgelenks und seiner erfassbaren assoziierten Strukturen zu erarbeiten, um diese in den Rahmen der …
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