Turk J Med Sci
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This study evaluates anatomical reduction and rigid internal fixation of mandibular condyle fractures using the preauricular retroparotid approach. It also discusses advantages, deficiencies, and associated complications of the technique. ⋯ Several surgical techniques have been described for mandibular condyle fractures, each with its own benefits and limitations.
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Fall risk assessment is crucial for older adults because falls are associated with morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the relationship of gait speed (GS) and handgrip strength (HGS) with falls and assessed whether cognition mediates this causality. ⋯ GS is an efficient and practical assessment tool for identifying older adults at risk of falls regardless of their cognitive status.
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Observational Study
Relationships between stenosis severity, functional limitation, pain, and quality of life in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.
This study aimed to examine the relationships between severity of stenosis, pain, functional limitation, disability, and quality of life in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. ⋯ There are direct relationships between cervical spondylotic radiculopathy and neck and arm pain, numbness, disability, and quality of life. Additionally, an increase in the severity of cervical stenosis is associated with an increase in pain and disability.
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Misfolded proteins are eliminated by a process known as endoplasmic reticulum-associated protein degradation (ERAD). ERAD has an impact on a variety of illnesses, such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer, and neurological conditions. As one of the many proteins involved in ERAD, this study is focused on p97/valosin-containing protein (VCP) and small VCP-interacting protein (SVIP). The existence and function of SVIP and p97/VCP in various types of pancreatic cancer have not yet been investigated. The study's objectives are to examine the expressions of SVIP and p97/VCP in two pancreatic cancer types and to show whether these proteins aid in the invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells. ⋯ Overall, the findings show the differential expression and function of p97/VCP and SVIP in pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma cells. The potential of the pancreatic cancer cells to migrate and invade altered when the two cell lines were transfected with p97/VCPsi and SVIPsi.
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Y2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 (YAS) glass microspheres are currently used in radioembolization treatment. However, abscess formation can occur following this treatment. This study aims to endow YAS glass microspheres with antibacterial properties to address the abscesses forming in patients after radioembolization treatment. ⋯ The antibacterial agent-doped YAS glass microspheres show promise in combating infections that occur following radioembolization treatment.