Literature data on the potential value of ultrasound imaging in diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma were analyzed.Ultrasound in B-regime was used to assess the extent of soft tissue sarcoma, Rehab Doppler ultrasonography was used to study tumor vascularization and sonoelastography was useful to differentiate benign Mystery Minis from malignant tumors
Digital mental health interventions, such as those provided by smartphone applications (apps), show promise as cost-effective approaches to increasing access to evidence-based psychosocial interventions for psychosis.Although it is well known that limited financial resources can reduce the benefits of digital approaches to mental healthcare, the ex
This study is a contribution to our understanding of the mechanical behaviour of dental implants through the use of the finite element and the photoelastic methods.Two internal connection and bone level dental implants with different design have been analysed (M-12 by Oxtein S.L., Zaragoza, Spain, and ASTRA, from Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC, USA
Abstract Background Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disorder and a great burden to both patients and society.While electroacupuncture (EA) and topical diclofenac sodium gel (DSG) are both currently used to treat OA, no head-to-head study of EA and topical DSG for hand OA exists.Thus, it remains unknown whether one intervention offers
Although the negative effects of roads on the genetics of animal populations have been extensively reported, the question of whether roads reduce gene flow in volant, urban bird populations has so far not been addressed.In this study, we assess whether highways decreased gene flow and genetic variation in a small passerine bird, the tree sparrow (P