Objective: The end plate plays an important role in maintaining the structural integrity, balancing biomechanical and supplying nutrition, how dose it changes with the reduced bone mineral density (BMD) remains unknown.The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between lumbar end plate degeneration and normal BMD, osteopenia and
ABSTRACT Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc across the globe; although the number of cases in Africa remains lower than in other regions, it is on a gradual upward trajectory.To date, COVID-19 cases have been reported in 54 out of 55 African countries.However, due to limited severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-C
Abstract Background This study aims to investigate the integration of modern sources of patient information, such as videos, internet-based resources, and scientific abstracts, into the traditional patient informed consent process in outpatient elective surgeries.The goal is to optimize the informed consent experience, enhance patient satisfaction,
Reports of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are increasing worldwide, particularly in North America where a diversity of endemic and exotic tick species and pathogens occur.Native American populations have unique outdoor cultural and occupational practices that may impact their exposure to ticks, yet this risk remains understudied in Mini Dress the conte