abstract introduction: in this study the role of pge2 as an important inflammatory mediator in indomethacine and theophylline effects on joint diameter and vascular response of chronically inflamed rat knee joint to saphenous nerve stimulation was investigated. methods: inflammation was induced by intraarticular injection of 0.2 ml freund,s complete adjuvant (fca) and 3, 7, 14, 21 days post inj...

BACKGROUND Plantar pressure assessment can provide information pertaining to the dynamic loading of the foot, as well as information specific to each region in contact with the ground. There have been few studies which have considered the reliability of plantar pressure data and therefore the purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of assessing plantar pressure variables in a g...

AIMS Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, locally aggressive and potentially recurrent synovial disease. We present the largest single-centre experience of knee PVNS. Our aim was to evaluate our tertiary hospital's experience in the management of knee PVNS. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective data collection of consecutive cases of knee PVNS from 2002 to 2015. RESULTS In total,...

Infection of poultry with chicken anemia virus (CAV) is implicated in several field problems in broiler flocks due to the immunosuppression generated and, consequently, the increased susceptibility to secondary infections. Recently, we have reported an increased occurrence of clinical cases caused by CAV strains distantly related to those commonly used for vaccination. In order to understand th...

A joint or articulation articular surface is the connection made between bones in body. They link skeletal system to allow for different degrees and types of movement. Joints are classified both structurally functionally. The short communication aims initiate an innovative classification on basis general morphology as follows:1. Simple (one pair articulating surfaces; male female): e.g. Fibrous...

BACKGROUND Much remains unknown about whether there are early risk factors for suicide in psychosis. AIM The aim of the study was to determine whether there are any identifiable early symptom clusters, aetiological factors or illness course markers for suicide in first episode psychosis. METHOD A total of 2132 patients with first episode psychosis presenting to secondary care services in Lo...