Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Today, at least 1 television (TV) is owned in most households, and watching TV has become a significant part of daily life. Time spent in front of the TV has increased as its popularity has grown, which may pose a danger to children. The aim of the present study was to draw attention to cases of TV tip-over-related pediatric injuries. ⋯ An increasing number of individuals present to emergency services with injuries sustained by TV toppling. Cases of injury, permanent disability, and even death associated with falling TVs suggest that awareness of the danger should be increased, as it may affect children in particular.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Effects of transpositional muscle flaps transfected with vascular endothelial growth factor gene in the treatment of experimental osteomyelitis.
Based on the angiogenetic and stimulating effects of bone healing and formation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), the present study was designed to assess the efficacy of VEGF gene application in the management of experimentally induced osteomyelitis. ⋯ The efficacy of the VEGF gene-transfected muscle flap in the management of experimental osteomyelitis was proven by the results of the present study.