This article reviews the mechanisms of bacterial adhesion to biomaterial surfaces and the
factors affecting the adhesion. The process of bacterial adhesion includes an initial …

The procedure of lead removal has recently matured into a definable, teachable art with its
own specific tools and techniques. It is now time to recognize and formalize the practice of …

The presence of bioabsorbable materials in orthopaedics has grown significantly over the
past two decades with applications in fracture fixation, bone replacement, cartilage repair …

Background This phase 3 trial compared the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban, an oral
direct inhibitor of factor Xa, with those of enoxaparin for extended thromboprophylaxis in …

The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons have adopted a standardized form for
assessment of the shoulder. The form has a patient self-evaluation section and a physician …

Background Many anecdotes and several uncontrolled case series have suggested that
emotionally stressful events, and more specifically, anger, immediately precede and appear …

Perceptions of lead reliability, performance, complications and approaches to management
have evolved dramatically since the inception of pacemaker and implantable defibrillator …

Increased translocation of intestinal bacteria is a hallmark of chronic liver disease and
contributes to hepatic inflammation and fibrosis. Here we tested the hypothesis that the …

Carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) that express α-smooth muscle actin (αSMA)
contribute to cancer progression, but their precise origin and role are unclear. Using mouse …

A much anticipated reissue of Who Wrote the Bible?—the contemporary classic the New
York Times Book Review called “a thought-provoking [and] perceptive guide” that identifies …