Infusion of either embryonic or mesenchymal stem cells prolongs the survival of organ
transplants derived from stem cell donors and prevents graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD). An in-…

The culture expansion of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) may alter their characteristics
and is a costly and time‐consuming stage. This study demonstrates for the first time …

Sixty patients with acetabular fractures were treated surgically. All fractures were a result of
high energy trauma, most with significant associated injuries. Fifty-three of the patients were …

Results: Fourteen female patients and one male patient were identified. The median age
was 73 years (range, 51–80 years). The mean BP use was 7.8 years (range, 4–13 years). …

Background Perioperative myocardial ischemia occurs in 35% of unselected elderly
patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Perioperative epidural analgesia may reduce the …

There are several gene therapy approaches to tissue regeneration. Although usually efficient,
virusbased approaches may elicit an immune response against the viral proteins. An …

Background: The quality of reduction of the syndesmosis is an important factor in the outcome
of ankle fractures associated with a syndesmotic injury. The purpose of this study was to …

Distal tibial fractures tend towards delayed- or nonunion. The purpose of this study was to
evaluate the safety and efficacy of early minimally invasive intervention (MII) in the treatment of …

Background: Accurate placement of cannulated screws is essential to ensure secure
fixation of femoral neck fractures. We compared computerized navigation and conventional …

Contemporary preoperative team briefings conducted to improve patient safety focus mainly
on supplying identification details regarding the patient and the surgical procedure. Drawing …