Background: The prolonged use of smartphones may lead to cervical posture deformities and other associated issues. Among these conditions, cervical extension type is one of the most commonly observed, characterized by increased cervical lordosis, for...
Background: Cervical extension type is commonly associated with forward head posture and altered cervical and scapular muscle activity. However, the comparative effects of cervical stabilization exercises combined with scapular stabilization exercise...
The treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia aims at removing the squamocolumnar junction area, including abnormal tissues, up to the healthy tissue. Old postpartum perineal tears associated with cystorectocele, hypertrophic cervical elongatio...
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system has frequently observed degenerative changes in the cervical discs of healthy subjects. Although there are concerns regarding the link between an individual’s occupation and intervertebral disc degenerati...
Cervical cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors, with high incidence and mortality rates. Recent studies mainly adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to detect cervical cells. Yet, due to the imperceptible symptoms of cervical cells, t...
Patients showing typical Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) signs and symptoms frequently undergo cranial and cervical MRI. In some patients, MRI documents >5 mm of cerebellar tonsillar herniation (TH) and the diagnosis of CM1. Patients with 3&ndash...
The design and ratio of the cortico-cancellous composition of allograft spacers are associated with graft-related problems, including subsidence and allograft spacer failure. Methods: The study analyzed stress distribution and risk of subsidence acco...
Background and Objectives: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a degenerative disease and occurs more frequently with age. In fact, the development of non-herniated CSM under age 30 is uncommon. Therefore, a retrospective case series was designe...
DNA viruses are known to be associated with a variety of different cancers. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are a family of viruses and several of its sub-types are classified as high-risk HPVs as they are found to be associated with the development of...
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HPV/pap tests are widely used for cervical cancer screening, playing a crucial role in early diagnosis and guiding future treatment options. However, approximately 50% of cervical cancer patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which is associate...
Prevalent cervical HPV infection and high-risk HPV persistence consequences have been extensively investigated in the literature; nevertheless, any causative interrelations of other sexually transmitted bacterial infections (STIs) with cervical HPV i...
Background: The objectives of this study were: (1) to compare the pain intensity, cervical range of motion (ROM), psychological distress and kinesiophobia in patients with cervicogenic dizziness (CGD), tension-type headache (TTH), and mechanical chro...
Background: Surgery for lesions of the posterior fossa is associated with significant postoperative pain in pediatric patients related to extensive manipulation of the suboccipital musculature and bone. In this study, we assess the preliminary safety...
8-p-Hdroxybenzoyl tovarol (TAW) is a germacrane-type sesquiterpenoid that can be isolated from the roots of Ferula dissecta (Ledeb.) Ledeb. In this study, the growth inhibitory effects induced by TAW were screened on some types of tumor cells, and th...
Background: Historically, cervical cytology has been the standard method for detecting dysplastic cervical changes. However, extensive research has established that human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a primary cause of these changes, necessitati...
The extensive knowledge of root dentin’s mechanical properties is necessary for the prediction of microstructural alterations and the teeth’s deformations as well as their fracture behavior. Standardized microindentation tests were applie...
To determine the impact of active muscle on the dynamic response of a pilot’s neck during simulated emergency ejection, a detailed three-dimensional (3D) cervical spine (C0–T1) finite element (FE) model integrated with active muscles was...
Introduction. Cervical cancer is currently the fourth most common cancer in women and in the poorest countries this neoplasia still represents a widespread and potentially lethal disease. We present a rare case of cervical cancer in pregnancy, analyz...
The marine red algae of the genus Laurencia have been widely studied for their structurally diverse and biologically active secondary metabolites. We report here the natural product investigation of the organic extract of a newly identified South Afr...
Gynecological cancers represent some of the most common types of malignancy worldwide. Erythropoietin-producing hepatocellular receptors (EPHs) comprise the largest subfamily of receptor tyrosine kinases, binding membrane-bound proteins called ephrin...
Background: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a severe, life-threatening complication of oropharyngeal infections with cervical necrotizing fasciitis. In this study, we aimed to identify any possible factors that correlate with favorable...
Recent trends have shown a dramatic rise in the incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma strongly associated with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) of type 16. The genetic variability of HPV16 has been extensively studied in cervical can...
Approximately 200 human papillomaviruses (HPVs) infect human epithelial cells, of which the alpha and beta types have been the most extensively studied. Alpha HPV types mainly infect mucosal epithelia and a small group of these causes over 600,000 ca...
Phytochemical investigation of the n-BuOH extract of the rhizomes of Anemone rivularis var. flore-minore led to the isolation of five new oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins 1–5, together with five known saponins 6–10. Their structures were determine...
Background/Objectives: Although migraine and frequent episodic tension-type headache (FETTH) may share sensory features, direct comparisons of responses to neurodynamic loading are scarce. Establishing whether responses differ may help distinguish sh...
Background: There are a few biomechanical studies that describe posterior fixation methods with pedicle screws (PS) and lateral mass screws (LMS); the combination of both screw types and their effect on an allograft spacer in a surgically treated cer...
Locomotor disorders involving the spine are a major cause of impaired performance and early retirement in sport horses. Swimming is increasingly incorporated into rehabilitation protocols, but its effects on spinal biomechanics remain poorly understo...
Background: Universal varicella vaccination has fundamentally altered the epidemiology of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections. While the incidence of primary varicella has declined, the characteristics of herpes zoster (HZ) in the post-vaccine ge...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is recognized as being related to a wide variety of known cancers: cervical, oropharyngeal, anal, vaginal, penile, and skin. For some of these cancers, rigorous algorithms for screening, therapeutical interventions, and fol...
We present a case demonstrating the performance of different radiographical imaging modalities in the diagnostic work-up of a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and plexiform neurofibroma (PN). The newborn boy showed an expansive-infiltrativ...
Background: Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that can be released by practically all types of cells. They have a diameter of 30–150 nm. Exosomes control the exchange of materials and information between cells. This function is based on its s...
Revision surgery after posterior fossa decompression for Chiari malformation is not uncommon and poses both strategic and technical challenges. We conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study including all adult patients who underwent revisio...
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a benign disease of the upper aerodigestive tract caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. The clinical course is unpredictable and some patients, especially younger children, experience a hig...
Background/Objectives: The NavDx+Gyn blood test detects and quantifies fourteen HPV types in various sample types to provide a reliable means of detecting and monitoring HPV-driven gynecologic cancers. NavDx+Gyn is an extension of the NavDx assay, wh...
Cervical dystonia and spasticity are debilitating neuromuscular disorders that substantially impair quality of life. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is a cornerstone therapy; however, heterogeneity in dosing, muscle selection, and guidance techniques...
Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) is a very rare variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). It is essentially a dual tumor with a component of classical PTC with malignant epithelial proliferation (BRAF-mutated) and another component of mesenchymal...
Motor recovery following a complete spinal cord injury is not likely. This is partially due to insurance limitations. Rehabilitation strategies for individuals with this type of severe injury focus on the compensation for the activities of daily livi...
Cruciferae family vegetables are remarkably high in phytochemicals such as Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and Diindolylmethane (DIM), which are widely known as nutritional supplements. I3C and DIM have been studied extensively in different types of cancers...
Introduction. The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is fundamental for facial soft tissue support and surgical rejuvenation. Although its morphology in the midface and neck is well characterized, the structure of its cranial extension to t...
The master transcription factors that control cell adaptation under hypoxia are known as hypoxia-inducible factors or HIFs. HIF-2α is the second isoform, which has been studied less extensively, and its expression is limited to particular cell...
Recent developments in our understanding of the interactions between long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and cellular components have improved treatment approaches for various human diseases including cancer, vascular diseases, and neurological diseases....
The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the passive joint range of motion (PROM) and muscle strength in prepubertal rhythmic gymnasts (RGs), artistic gymnasts (AGs), and a control group (CG) of the same age. A total of 54 prepubertal...
Cancer is one of the leading causes of human death among all major diseases. Metal-based complexes are considered as the most promising vital part in the existing arsenal of cytotoxic candidates used in cancer therapy and diagnostics. The efforts of...
Background/Objectives: Dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiota, particularly the loss of Lactobacillus spp. dominance, is linked to female infertility. While community state types (CSTs) I–III and V have been studied extensively, CST IV remains und...
High-Z metallic nanoparticles (NPs) are new players in the therapeutic arsenal against cancer, especially radioresistant cells. Indeed, the presence of these NPs inside malignant cells is believed to enhance the effect of ionizing radiation by locall...
The aim of the research is to compare the head displacements of volunteers with the head displacements of the KPSIT C50 dummy, taking into account the change of vehicle seat belts. Unfortunately, sudden braking or collisions between vehicles is becom...
Modern, small-diameter endoscopic instruments, such as resectoscopes (e.g., the GUBBINI System) and mini-hysteroscopes, are widely used in clinical practice. These tools allow endoscopic procedures to be conducted without cervical dilation, often in...
Background/Objective: To describe the clinical features and radiological outcomes of patients with spinal cord neurosarcoidosis, treatments, and long-term follow-up for this rare disorder. Methods: A cross-sectional, retrospective medical chart revie...
CD24 is an emerging innate immune checkpoint that regulates inflammatory and antiviral immune responses through interactions with Siglec family receptors. Although CD24 has been extensively studied in immune regulation and has recently gained attenti...
Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is recognized as a major risk factor for cervical cancer. Women with persistent HPV and negative cytology are at greater risk of CIN2+ than women with negative infection. The diagnosis becomes more comp...
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