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Interplay Between Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Growth Factors in Depressive Illnesses.

Published May 16, 2013

Interplay between pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors in depressive illnesses.

Front Cell Neurosci. 2013; 7: 68
Audet MC, Anisman H

The development of depressive disorders had long been attributed to monoamine variations, and pharmacological treatment strategies likewise focused on… Continue reading →

Test-Retest Reliability of the Swedish Version of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey.

Published May 9, 2013

Test-retest reliability of the Swedish version of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey.

Prosthet Orthot Int. 2013 May 7;
Jarl G, Holmefur M, Hermansson LM

Background:The Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey consists of five modules to assess outcomes of… Continue reading →

Effectiveness of Second Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Published May 5, 2013

Effectiveness of second corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Muscle Nerve. 2012 Nov 18;
Ashworth NL, Bland JD

INTRODUCTION: A single local corticosteroid injection is an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. No study has specifically examined the effectiveness… Continue reading →

Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation.

Published May 4, 2013

Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity: diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

R I Med J (2013). 2013; 96(5): 37-9
Mansuripur PK, Deren ME, Kamal R

Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome,… Continue reading →

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Dietary Patterns Among Children.

Published May 3, 2013

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Dietary Patterns among Children.

Curr Nutr Rep. 2013 Jun; 2(2): 105-112
Gubbels JS, van Assema P, Kremers SP

Energy balance-related behavioral patterns find their origin in early childhood. The current paper provides an overview… Continue reading →

The Impact of an External Breast Prosthesis on the Gait Parameters of Women After Mastectomy.

Published May 2, 2013

The Impact of an External Breast Prosthesis on the Gait Parameters of Women After Mastectomy.

Cancer Nurs. 2013 Apr 29;
Hojan K, Manikowska F, Molinska-Glura M, Chen PJ, Jozwiak M

BACKGROUND:: An integral part of the recovery process after… Continue reading →

Trauma Care in Germany: An Inclusive System.

Published May 2, 2013

Trauma Care in Germany: An Inclusive System.

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Apr 30;
Sturm JA, Pape HC, Dienstknecht T

BACKGROUND: Development of trauma systems is a demanding process. The United States and Germany both have sophisticated trauma systems.… Continue reading →

Exercise as a Prescription Therapy for Breast and Colon Cancer Survivors.

Published April 27, 2013

Exercise as a prescription therapy for breast and colon cancer survivors.

Int J Gen Med. 2013; 6: 245-51
Galanti G, Stefani L, Gensini G

BACKGROUND: Breast and colon tumors are the most common types of cancer in the general… Continue reading →

Hyperdry Human Amniotic Membrane (HD-AM) Is Useful Material for Tissue Engineering: Physical, Morphological Properties and Safety as the New Biological Material.

Published April 17, 2013

Hyperdry human amniotic membrane (HD-AM) is useful material for tissue engineering: Physical, morphological properties and safety as the new biological material.

J Biomed Mater Res A. 2013 Apr 16;
Okabe M, Kitagawa K, Yoshida T, Suzuki T, Waki H,… Continue reading →

Effect of Acetazolamide for Long-Lasting Paroxysmal Dystonia in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature.