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CONSERVATION
Interior Department boosts restoration
The largest manager of public lands in the United States last week announced it will manage them to promote ecological stewardship, while continuing to allow extractive commercial uses such as mining, oil drilling, and cattle grazing. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees nearly 1 million square kilometers of federal land, about 10% of the country’s landmass, mostly in Western states. Under a rule issued on 18 April,
BLM will now assess the ecological condition of all hectares it manages
, not just grazing land. The agency will a...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - April 25, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
The Qi of Body, Mind, and Spirit: A Contextual Perspective on the Elusive Nature of Qi
CONCLUSIONS: Qi-nature can vary among gross, subtle, and causal levels. These levels can coexist and overlap during treatments of patients. This tripartite explanation may represent the Oriental pictograms better and be consistent with the philosophical root of Chinese Medicine-the Tao.PMID:38659729 | PMC:PMC11036150 | DOI:10.1089/acu.2023.0071 (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine)
Source: Acupuncture in Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Michael T Greenwood Source Type: research
Perioperative management and outcomes for posterior spinal fusion in patients with Friedreich ataxia: A single-center, retrospective study
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with Friedreich ataxia are at high risk for perioperative complications when undergoing posterior spinal fusion and coordinated multidisciplinary care is required at each stage. Future research should focus on the utility of intraoperative echocardiography, optimal anesthetic agent selection, and targeted fluid management to reduce postoperative cardiac complications.PMID:38655751 | DOI:10.1111/pan.14896 (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - April 24, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Elizabeth M O'Brien Natalie Neiswinter Kimberly Y Lin David Lynch Keith Baldwin Victoria Profeta John M Flynn Wallis T Muhly Source Type: research
An Unusual Cause of Insidious Back and Shoulder Pain in a Man: A Case Report
In this study, we aimed to raise awareness by presenting the first reported isolated hydatid cyst in the infraspinatus muscle case from our country, which is extremely rare.PMID:38654945 | PMC:PMC11033544 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15220 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: O ğuz Kaya Nevzat G önder Source Type: research
Characteristics of Lumbar Spondylolysis in Adolescent Baseball Players: Relationship between the Laterality of Lumbar Spondylolysis and the Throwing or Batting Side
CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent baseball players, particularly pitchers, exhibited a higher incidence of lumbar spondylolysis on the side opposite their throwing arm. The findings of this study highlight the significant effect of asymmetrical sporting activities on the development of spondylolysis, to which pitchers are particularly susceptible.PMID:38650091 | DOI:10.31616/asj.2023.0360 (Source: Asian Spine Journal)
Source: Asian Spine Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shotaro Teruya Toru Funayama Masaki Tatsumura Hisanori Gamada Shun Okuwaki Takeo Mammoto Atsushi Hirano Masashi Yamazaki Source Type: research
Value of Spinal Infection Treatment Evaluation Score, Pola Classification, and Brighton Spondylodiscitis Score from Decision to Surgery in Patients with Spondylodiscitis: A Receiver-Operating Characteristic Curve Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that the SITE score is a useful measure and helps clinicians make clinically sound decisions in patients with spondylodiscitis.PMID:38650093 | DOI:10.31616/asj.2023.0317 (Source: Asian Spine Journal)
Source: Asian Spine Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Majid Rezvani Ali Ahmadvand Taravat Yazdanian Parisa Azimi Navid Askariardehjani Source Type: research
Full Endoscopic anterior cervical discectomy versus anterior cervical discectomy with fusion. A systematic review
Conclusion A definitive conclusion cannot be drawn. Single-level AECD seems to have results equivalent to ACDF, presenting even some benefits. Technical limitations combined with required surgical skills and experience should be considered. We recommend cautious employment in anticipation of future updates.PMID:38650569 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44424-23.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - April 23, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Marios Theologou Panagiotis Varoutis Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life of patients with postural kyphosis compared to spinal deformities in adolescence: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: HRQoL of patients with PK is reduced, similar to that of patients with common structural spine deformities. Recognizing the effects of PK on the HRQoL in adolescents can help physicians to treat these patients.PMID:38650564 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.43440-23.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - April 23, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Omer Ersen Ugur Yuzuguldu Omer Levent Karadamar Ali Murat Basak Tolga Ege Source Type: research
The effect of halofuginone use on epidural fibrosis after spinal surgery: An animal experiment
CONCLUSION: Halofuginone helps prevent EF after spinal surgery. However, further clinical and experimental studies are needed to assess its safety in humans.PMID:38650558 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.42998-22.3 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - April 23, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mehmet Zeki Yildiz Baris Peker Tugrul Cem Unal Ilyas Dolas Cafer Ikbal Gulsever Duygu Dolen Evren Sonmez Yavuz Aras Aydin Aydoseli Pulat Akin Sabanci Altay Sencer Ali Nail Izgi Source Type: research
Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in low back pain
Minerva Anestesiol. 2024 Apr;90(4):330-338. doi: 10.23736/S0375-9393.24.17843-1.ABSTRACTIntervertebral disc degeneration is characterized by deterioration in structural support that is potentially followed by stimulated neuronal ingrowth, and dysfunction of cellular physiology in the disc. Discogenic low back pain originates from nociceptors within the intervertebral disc or the cartilage endplate. This narrative review examines the mechanisms of disc degeneration, the association between degeneration and pain, and the current diagnosis and treatment of discogenic low back pain. Mechanisms of disc degeneration include dysr...
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Abby P Chiu Catherine Chia Lars Arendt-Nielsen Michele Curatolo Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided intersphincteric space block combined with spinal anesthesia for hemorrhoidectomy: a randomized clinical trial
CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-guided intersphincteric space block combined with low-dose ropivacaine spinal anesthesia provides good anesthesia and analgesia for hemorrhoidectomy.PMID:38652448 | DOI:10.23736/S0375-9393.24.17780-2 (Source: Minerva Anestesiologica)
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Xiaoxia Liang Xingqing Liu Ziyang Lin Aiwu Luo Xianjie Wen Source Type: research
Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in low back pain
Minerva Anestesiol. 2024 Apr;90(4):330-338. doi: 10.23736/S0375-9393.24.17843-1.ABSTRACTIntervertebral disc degeneration is characterized by deterioration in structural support that is potentially followed by stimulated neuronal ingrowth, and dysfunction of cellular physiology in the disc. Discogenic low back pain originates from nociceptors within the intervertebral disc or the cartilage endplate. This narrative review examines the mechanisms of disc degeneration, the association between degeneration and pain, and the current diagnosis and treatment of discogenic low back pain. Mechanisms of disc degeneration include dysr...
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Abby P Chiu Catherine Chia Lars Arendt-Nielsen Michele Curatolo Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided intersphincteric space block combined with spinal anesthesia for hemorrhoidectomy: a randomized clinical trial
CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-guided intersphincteric space block combined with low-dose ropivacaine spinal anesthesia provides good anesthesia and analgesia for hemorrhoidectomy.PMID:38652448 | DOI:10.23736/S0375-9393.24.17780-2 (Source: Minerva Anestesiologica)
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Xiaoxia Liang Xingqing Liu Ziyang Lin Aiwu Luo Xianjie Wen Source Type: research
Analysis of Ionomic Profiles of Spinal Cords in a Rat Model with Bone Cancer Pain
(Source: Journal of Pain Research)
Source: Journal of Pain Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Journal of Pain Research Source Type: research
Thoracolumbar fascia and chronic low back pain in idiopathic lumbar scoliosis: an ultrasonographic study
ConclusionsThickening of the TLF was observed in IS, whereby, in the presence of CLBP, it was further intensified. We suggest considering fascial thickening as a potential contributing factor to both pain and limited motion in relevant patients. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
