Curran

The vascular endothelium consists of a single layer of squamous endothelial cells (ECs) lining the inner surface of blood vessels. Nowadays, it is no longer considered as a simple barrier between the blood and vessel wall, but a central hub to control blood flow homeostasis and fulfill tissue metabolic demands by furnishing oxygen and nutrients.…[Read more]

Pedicle screw fixation is extensively performed to treat spine injuries or diseases and it is common for thoracolumbar fractures. Post-operative complications may arise from this surgery leading to back pain or revisions. Finite element (FE) models could be used to predict the outcomes of surgeries but should be verified when both simplified and…[Read more]

Parents play an important role in the mental development of a child. In our previous work, we addressed how a narcissistic parent influences a child (online/offline) when (s)he is happy and admires the child. Now, we address the influence of a parent who is not so much pleased, and may curse the child for being the reason for his or her…[Read more]

Retinopathy development (OR 1.05 [95%CI 1.02-1.07] per mmol/mol increase) and progression (OR 1.05 [1.04-1.06]) at seven years was associated with higher HbA

atdiabetesdiagnosis. Obesity (OR 0.88 [0.79-0.98]) and high socioeconomic status (OR 0.63 [0.53-0.74]) were negatively associated with retinopathy development at seven years.…[Read more]

Hair-pulling disorder is a rare condition with onset most commonly in adolescence and a well-documented association with comorbid psychiatric disorders. Minimal literature currently exists detailing the occurrence and treatment of this condition in young children, particularly less than 5 years old.

This case report describes 2 cases of…[Read more]