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ime between CoCrMo alloy pin and disk samples. Debris was generated rapidly during fretting corrosion and some of the debris egressed from the crevice site while also accumulating within the crevice area as fretting continued. KRX-0401 chemical structure Our study opens a new method for future studies to advance understanding of debris generation processes during wear and tribocorrosion phenomenon.Tissue engineering using traditional size fixed scaffolds and injectable biomaterials are faced with many limitations due to the difficulties of producing macroscopic functional tissues. In this study, 3D functional tissue constructs were developed by inducing self-assembly of microniches, which were cell-laden gelatin microcryogels. During self-assembly, the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) components was found to strengthen cell-cell and cell-ECM interactions, leading to the construction of a 'native' microenvironment that better preserved cell viability and functions. MSCs grown in self-assembled constructs showed increased maintenance of stemness, reduced senescence and improved paracrine activity compared with cells grown in individual microniches without self-assembly. As an example of applying the self-assembled constructs in tissue regeneration, the constructs were used to induce in vivo articular cartilage repair and successfully regenerated hyaline-like cartilage tissue in the absence of oy for developing 3D functional tissue constructs allows the optimisation of stem cell functions and construction of biomimetic tissue organoids.Acellular nerve allografts are promising alternatives to autologous nerve grafts, but still have many drawbacks which greatly limit their curative effects. Here, we developed an optimized acellular nerve allograft with multiple axial channels by a modified decellularization method. These allografts were confirmed to preserve more extracellular matrix components and factors, and remove cellular components effectively. Meanwhile, macrochannels and microchannels were introduced to optimize internal microstructure of allografts, which increases porosity and water absorption, without significant loss of mechanical strength. The in vitro experiments demonstrated that the multichannel allografts showed superior ability of facilitating proliferation and penetration of Schwann cells. Additionally, in the in vivo experiments, the multichannel allografts were used to bridge 10 mm rat sciatic nerve defects. They exhibited better capacity to guide regenerative nerve fibers through the defective segment and restore innerva regenerative factors. Efficiency evaluation showed the multichannel allografts could facilitate Schwann cells to migrate inside them in vitro, and enhance regrowth and myelination of axons as well as recovery of muscle and motor function in vivo.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is associated with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PCSs) in approximately 15% of cases. These symptoms can be somatic (e.g., headache), cognitive (e.g., forgetfulness, poor attention and concentration capacities), emotional (e.g., anxiety, depression, irritability) and/or sleep-arousal complaints (e.g., fatigue, sleep problems). Although practice guidelines recommend early intervention to prevent and treat PCS, we still lack an effective, standardized, integrative, post-acute intervention based on a sound and validated theoretical model.

The purpose of this article is to present the development and theoretical background underpinning a novel intervention for patients with PCSs in the post-acute phase after mTBI (1-3 months post-injury).

With a biopsychosocial approach (Hou et al., 2012) and best practice recommendations, we developed a novel multidimensional intervention targeting factors that perpetuate PCSs and that can be changed with the intervention. This individual-session intervention provides practical tools for managing PCSs and is designed to provide psycho-education and reassurance, reinforce individual objectives and promote a return to activities. Each session targets one category of PCSs Sleep/fatigue, Attention, Anxiety/depressed mood, Memory/Organization (SAAM intervention). The rationale underlying the choices of format and content for the intervention is discussed, as are the associated strengths, limitations, opportunities and challenges.

This article could support researchers and clinicians to develop, replicate and/or implement interventions addressing current best practices in mTBI management.
This article could support researchers and clinicians to develop, replicate and/or implement interventions addressing current best practices in mTBI management.
This study is to establish the association of left atrial reservoir strain (LARS) with incident heart failure (HF), and the impact of substituting LARS for left atrial (LA) volume index (LAVI) in diastolic assessment.

LARS measures passive LA stretch and is a sensitive marker of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (DD). The potential contribution of LARS to diastolic assessment is unclear.

Baseline clinical and echocardiographic assessments were obtained in 758 asymptomatic, community-dwelling elderly subjects (age 70 [interquartile range 67 to 74] years, 53% women) with nonischemic HF risk factors. LARS-defined DD (LARS-DD) was assessed by speckle-tracking echocardiography, and grades were assigned as normal (>35%), grade 1 (25% to 35%) and grade 2 (≤24%). DD grade using current recommendations was compared with grading using LARS<24% in place of LAVI >34ml/m
. Patients were followed for up to 2 years for incident HF.

LA strain analysis was feasible in 738 (97%) patients; average LARS waand grade 1 DD.
LARS-DD grade 2+ is associated with incident HF in the elderly, independent of LAVI. The substitution of LARS for LAVI reduces the number of indeterminate cases without impacting prognosis in normal diastolic function and grade 1 DD.Catheter-based interventions to improve mitral valve function are dependent on anatomic and functional information provided by noninvasive imaging to plan, perform, and evaluate each intervention. In this review we highlight the importance of imaging guidance for catheter-based interventions on prosthetic mitral valves, surgical rings, and native valve annular calcification. Both repair and replacement procedures are discussed. We review the general features common to this collection of procedures and discuss specific imaging issues and concerns for each procedure. Figures and intraprocedural videos emphasize central messages using case examples.
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