Spine
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Self-assembling peptide gel (SPG-178) provides new evidence for the role of a scaffold for treatment of the spinal cord through induction of neuroprotective factors. ⋯ 5.
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Retrospective cohort study of a nationwide database. ⋯ 3.
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A cross-sectional study, part of a randomized controlled trial. ⋯ High cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and meeting physical activity recommendations for aerobic and muscular fitness were strongly associated with lower total costs among nursing personnel with pain related disorders of recurrent non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). Actions to increase physical activity and muscle conditioning may significantly save on health-care costs and decrease sick-leave costs due to low back pain.
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Retrospective review of a prospective cohort. ⋯ 3.