Figure 1: Diagram of knee anatomy, including the patellofemoral compartment, which is located behind the kneecap (patella). Problems affecting the patellofemoral joint most frequently include pain, ...

The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose and dense fibrous connective tissue that permeates the body and enables all body systems to operate in an ...

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body's own healthy cells. (The immune system misidentifies normal bodily ...

Introduction. Different methods have been proposed to obtain complete and predictable coverage of exposed root surfaces. The combination of coronally advanced flap (CAF) and connective tissue graft ...

Background: Mural cells in ascending aortic aneurysms undergo phenotypic changes that promote extracellular matrix destruction and structural weakening. To explore this biology, we analyzed the ...

They offer clearly labeled diagrams, smart placement, and consistent logic that empowers car owners to take control of their machines. On the flip side, the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes -Benz C ...

The adventitia is a loose connective tissue with a complete microvasculature 2 and sympathetic nerves. PVAT is made up of adipocytes and capillaries with specific functions (see section Perivascular ...

Background: Only half of patients diagnosed with SLE fulfill classification criteria; the rest have “SLE-like” illnesses such as UCTD. SLE patients are known to experience impaired health-related ...

Twenty lactating dairy cattle were intravenously infused with either lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (n = 10) or sterile saline (n = 10). Five cattle in each group received three doses of flunixin meglumine ...

Foreword The only time is now. Every “now” is unique. Responsible persons ask themselves, “How can I act well now?” The answers will differ for every person, because just as every situation is unique, ...