The developmental aspect of zygapophyseal facet asymmetry and its possible link with daily activities in children has never been examined. What is the pattern of this asymmetry in children? Spine
Conventional disc operations may result in subsequent damage due to trauma. How does full-endoscopic interlaminar and transforaminal lumbar discectomy compare to conventional microsurgical technique? Spine
Studies suggest that exercise levels decrease and depressive symptoms begin or increase during adolescence, especially for girls. How are depressive symptoms and exercise related in sixth-grade girls? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in women is essential for reducing gender disparities in outcomes. What are the preventive strategies for CVD and type 2 diabetes in women? American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
This review discusses the physiological phenomenon and benefits of exercise training programs on cardiovascular disease patients focusing on endurance exercise and resistance training. Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease
Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF2) is a growth factor that is immediately released after cartilage injury and plays a pivotal role in cartilage homeostasis. An aim of this study was to determine the biological effects of FGF2 in disc degeneration. Arthritis Research & Therapy
Osteoarthritis therapy needs to be safe and effective in the long term, but it is challenging to keep patients on their meds. How do the long-term effects of lumiracoxib compare to those of celecoxib? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Speckle tracking helps assess regional strain despite angle intonation. What are the longitudinal peak systolic strain and longitudinal velocity values in elite athletes at rest and during stress? Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Minimal detectable and clinically important changes for pain severity have been evaluated for nonspecific low back pain but not for neck pain. Do these values differ depending on referred pain status? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Are pain beliefs held by chronic low back pain patients mainly related to diagnosis or other aspects of pain? Do demographics, pain intensity, disability and psychological distress affect pain beliefs Spine
