Induction of Labor in Late-Term and Post-Term Pregnancies Using Double-Balloon Catheter for Cervical Ripening: Predictors of Prolonged Labor Across Four Combined Augmentation Protocols in a Retrospective Cohort Study [0.03%]
Sadık Kükrer,Sefa Arlıer
Sadık Kükrer
Background/Objectives: Induction of labor at ≥41 weeks with an unfavorable cervix is challenging. Comparative evidence for double-balloon catheter (DBC)-based augmentation protocols is limited. We aimed to estimate the frequency of prolong...
Georgios Kakavas,George Skarpas,Trifon Totlis et al.
Georgios Kakavas et al.
Orthobiologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies are increasingly used to support the healing of tendons, ligaments, and joints. This perspective proposes applying periodization-a structured, progressive model b...
Reconstruction of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures with Hamstring Autografts: Plantar Flexor Strength Is Preserved Despite Shortening of the Moment Arm [0.03%]
Bartosz Kiedrowski,Jakub Kaszyński,Karol Szapel et al.
Bartosz Kiedrowski et al.
Background: Chronic Achilles tendon ruptures present a major surgical challenge due to tendon retraction, degeneration, and large defects. Autologous hamstring tendon grafts have emerged as a reliable reconstructive option, yet their biomec...
Cleanliness Grades as Clinical Indicators of Vaginal Infection Burden in Women from Northern Madagascar: A Cross-Sectional Study [0.03%]
Daniel Kasprowicz,Franco Rajaomalala,Krzysztof Korzeniewski et al.
Daniel Kasprowicz et al.
Background: Bacterial vaginosis and vaginal dysbiosis represent major causes of morbidity among women in sub-Saharan Africa, yet data from Madagascar remain scarce. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of vaginal bacte...
Artur Dudoń,Magdalena Stania
Artur Dudoń
Background/Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to examine the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound therapy in the treatment of upper and lower limb tendinopathies. Methods: The pr...
Application of the Novel Two-Compartmental Model to Quantify Coronary Artery Calcium: A Pilot Study [0.03%]
Yu-Tai Shih,Zhe-Yu Lin,Jay Wu
Yu-Tai Shih
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major global health concern and the leading cause of mortality and disability. Early detection and prevention strategies rely heavily on evaluating coronary artery calcification, traditiona...
The Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Compressive Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: A Retrospective Study [0.03%]
Gianmarco Vavalle,Chiara Barbieri,Davide Messina et al.
Gianmarco Vavalle et al.
Background: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CuTS) is the second-most common compressive neuropathy of the upper limb, traditionally associated with prolonged elbow flexion, trauma, or anatomical constraints. With the widespread adoption of smartph...
Influence of Tendon Location on the Clinical Response to Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Prospective Cohort Study of Rotator Cuff, Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathies [0.03%]
Mikel Sánchez,David Santos-Hernández,Cristina Jorquera et al.
Mikel Sánchez et al.
Background/Objectives: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a therapeutic option for tendinopathies. Its clinical efficacy depends on several factors, including the target tendon. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PRP efficacy for ...
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Four-Case Series [0.03%]
Nanda Shajan,Gabrielė Mikšytė,Diana Sukackienė et al.
Nanda Shajan et al.
Background/Objectives: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition characterized by acute neurological symptoms and vasogenic edema, usually affecting the posterior circulation. It is described in end-sta...
Novel Application of STRATOS for Restoration of Clavicular Stability After Oncologic Sternoclavicular Joint Resection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [0.03%]
Shehab Mohamed,Luca Bertolaccini,Roberto Gasparri et al.
Shehab Mohamed et al.
Background: Chondrosarcomas of the manubrium are exceedingly rare, accounting for approximately 20% of all primary bone malignancies, and present unique challenges in surgical management and reconstruction. Reliable recon...