Feasibility and efficiency of microalgae cultivation for nutrient recycling and energy recovery from food waste filtrate. by Yanghang Chen, Wing-Wai Wan, Kai-Hui Cui, Bonnie Pui-Ying Lau, Fred Wang-Fat Lee, Steven Jing-Liang Xu

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Multifocal Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Ribs with Active Pulmonary Infection by Venkatesh Elumalai, K. Krishnamoorthy, T. Joseph Pratheeban, E. Mathan, O. M. Rahman Shahul Hameed

“…Skeletal tuberculosis (TB) is a type of extrapulmonary TB affecting bony structures. Surprisingly, rib involvement is rare, comprising only 0%–5% of bone TB cases. …”
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Intramedullary Osteosclerosis of the Tibia Diaphysis by Ganesh Singh Dharmshaktu, Ajay Kamat, Ishwar Singh Dharmshaktu

“…Localized pain and swelling, but without any periosteal changes, adjacent soft-tissue edema or bony abnormality, may be suggestive of IMOS. Careful radiological assessment and the use of advanced imaging modalities are important to reach to the appropriate diagnosis. …”
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Métodos para caracterizar epífitas vasculares en el contexto del turismo de naturaleza by Guillermo A. Reina-Rodríguez, Carol Rojas-Florez

“…Igualmente, se presenta un análisis de las bondades, tiempos, costos y prioridades de cada uno. …”
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Socioeconomic status and left ventricular ejection fraction decline in breast cancer survivors following receipt of doxorubicin (PREVENT WF-98213) by Arnethea L. Sutton, Nathaniel S. O’Connell, Alexander R. Lucas, Kristine C. Olson, Kerryn W. Reding, Vanessa B. Sheppard, Bonnie Ky, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Kathryn E. Weaver, W. Gregory Hundley

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Validação transcultural da versão moçambicana da escala de autoeficácia em Educação Física inclusiva by Leonor Picardo, Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira

“…Resultados: Os valores dos índices de bondade e de ajustamento do modelo atestam a fidignidade da versão Moçambicana (NFI=0,83; TLI=0,91; CFI=0,92; IFI=0,92; RMSEA =0,074). …”
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Attachment of live sharksuckers (Echeneis naucrates) to Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in Xiamen Bay, China by Fuxing Wu, Fuxing Wu, Bing Zhou, Bing Zhou, Hao Wu, Yufei Dai, Yu Zhang, Zhongchang Song

“…The live sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) is a bony fish that uses a specialized suction disk on its head to hitchhike on marine animals. …”
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Development of a novel evaluation method by mathematical anatomy for foot bone alignment displacement using x-ray radiographs. by Yosuke Maruyama, Katsutoshi Itsukaichi, Naoya Hoshikawa, Takayuki Nakagomi, Tomohiro Matsuyama, Hiroyuki Sasaki

“…In this study, we developed a new geometric shape analysis method for the bony arrangement of the foot using the two-dimensional fast Fourier transform (2D-FFT), which incorporates mathematical anatomy using x-ray radiographs. …”
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Effects of hyaluronic acid on bone graft healing: An experimental study on sheep. by Muhmmed Ahmed Mustafa, Othman A. Omar

“… Background and Objectives: : Alloplastic is one of known materials have been used to treat bony defects in oral and maxillofacial region, but the healing is much more slower than auto graft . …”
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Choanal Atresia: Clinical Features and Factors Affecting Its Surgical Outcomes by Abhilasha Somashekhar, Prem Kumar, Sandhya Poothatta Manolikandy, Syed Mohammed Shoib

“…Majority of them were bony atretic plate (10) followed by mixed variety (5) and none purely membranous. …”
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Effects of hyaluronic acid on bone graft healing: An experimental study on sheep by Muhammed A. Mustafa, Othman A. Omar

“… Background and objectives: Alloplastic is one of known materials have been used to treat bony defects in oral and maxillofacial region, but the healing is much more slower than auto graft . …”
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Impact of Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease on Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs in Patients With COVID-19 by Chi Nguyen, Christopher L. Crowe, Effie Kuti, Bonnie Donato, Rachel Djaraher, Leo Seman, Nancy Graeter, Thomas P. Power, Rinku Mehra, Vincent J. Willey

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Health-related quality of life following bisphosphonate therapy in individuals with Paget’s disease of bone – A study from a teaching hospital in Southern India by Fibi K. Ninan, Kripa Elizabeth Cherian, Remya Rajan, Felix Jebasingh, Nitin Kapoor, Hesarghatta S. Asha, Nihal Thomas, Thomas V. Paul

“…Background: Paget’s disease of bone (PDB) is associated with considerable morbidity because of bony pains, fractures, and deformities. Remission, as assessed by reduction in alkaline phosphatase levels, does not necessarily correlate with improvement in quality of life (QoL). …”
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Trabecular Bone Remodeling after Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Indirect Findings for Stress Transmission between Vertebrae after Spinal Fusion Surgery by Naoki Segi, Hiroaki Nakashima, Sadayuki Ito, Jun Ouchida, Ryotaro Oishi, Ippei Yamauchi, Yuichi Miyairi, Yoshinori Morita, Mikito Tsushima, Hiroyuki Tomita, Kazuaki Morishita, Kazuma Ohshima, Tokumi Kanemura, Shiro Imagama

“…At 5 years postoperatively, 50% of the 2-year TBR-positive segments turned negative with solid intervertebral bony fusion. Conclusions: TBR-positive segments had significantly lower future VEC positivity, higher future facet union rates, and lower future pseudarthrosis rates. …”
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Intraprosthetic Dislocation Following Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrieval Analysis Study by Salar Sobhi, BSc, MD, Alan Kop, MSc, PhD, Moreica Pabbruwe, PhD, Christopher W. Jones, BCom, BEng(Hons), MBBS(Hons), PhD, FRACS, FAOrthA, Michael A. Finsterwald, MD, FMH, FRACS, FAOrthA

“…The retrieval analysis included an assessment of metal and PE wear mechanisms, corrosion between modular components, and extent of bony attachment to acetabular shells. Results: There were 11 cases of IPD. …”
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The Effect of Force Application on the Stability of Mini-Screw in Different Insertion Angles (An in-vitro Study). by Lazha Latif Binyamen, Zana Qadir Omer

“…Results: Mini-implants inserted at 90̊ angle over D2 density bone had higher stability when performing the tensile force test, while in the shear force test mini-implants placed at 60̊ angle were more stable when inserted on bony blocks with D3 density, however it was noted that the results were statistically not significant when compared with 60̊ insertion on blocks with D2 density. …”
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En plaque meningioma of the temporal bone: A systematic review on the imaging and management of a rare tumor by Arianna Burato, Giuseppe Maruccio, Livio Presutti, Ignacio Javier Fernandez, Gabriele Molteni, Giulia Molinari

“…The main Computed Tomography (CT) findings were hyperostosis (76 %), hairy appearance of bony margins (16 %), involvement of the mastoid and middle ear (48 %). …”
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Impact of school salad bars on fruit and vegetable selection, intake, and waste in Mid-Atlantic elementary schools by Melanie K. Bean, Suzanne E. Mazzeo, Lilian de Jonge, Laura Thornton, Hollie Raynor, Ashley Mendoza, Sarah Farthing, Bonnie Moore

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Does protruding headless cannulated screw reduce fixation stability in tension band wiring technique for patella fractures? a biomechanical study by Mehmet Maden, Omer Berkay Bayraktar, Tayfun Bacaksiz, Ihsan Akan, Bora Uzun, Cemal Kazimoglu

“…Recessed or full-length screws may improve stability and bony healing, potentially preventing complications in patella fractures. …”
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Spinal Instrumentation in the Setting of Nontuberculous Spondylodiscitis: A Prospective Analysis by Himanshu Prasad, P. V. Satyanarayana Murthy, Vamsi K Varma, A. V. Gurava Reddy

“…At the final follow-up, all patients had radiological evidence of bony consolidation. Conclusions: The study highlights improved outcomes with surgical intervention combined with appropriate antibiotics. …”
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