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Shoulder & Elbow

The August 2026 Shoulder & Elbow Roundup 360 looks at: Younger age alone does not compromise survival after anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty; Long-term surveillance after primary shoulder arthroplasty moves towards expert consensus; Distal humeral fractures in older adu...

The transcription factor C/EBPβ promotes hyperglycemia-elicited glycolysis and liver cancer progression

Abstract Hyperglycemia and its related diseases, such as diabetes, dramatically accelerate cancer progression. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, and the development of anticancer therapies based on them has largely stalled. Transcription factor CCAAT/en...

The bulging pancreas: unmasking causes beyond autoimmunity—an imaging-based approach to diffuse pancreatic enlargement

Abstract Diffuse pancreatic enlargement is frequently attributed to autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), but several benign, genetic, inflammatory, including acute interstitial edematous pancreatitis, and malignant entities can produce a similar imaging appearance. This review provides...

MANAGEMENT OF MUTRASHMARI THROUGH AYURVEDIC SHAMANA CHIKITSA: CASE SERIES

Background: Mutrashmari (urolithiasis) is one of the most prevalent disorders of the urinary tract and is classified as an Ashta Mahagada (eight fatal diseases) in Ayurveda due to its severity and tendency for recurrence. Although modern management includes pharmacotherapy and su...

BARRIERS OF EFFECTIVE HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN MOSUL

Hypertension is a major global health problem and one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease; uncontrolled blood pressure remains common in primary care settings despite available treatment. This comparative cross-sectional study aimed to assess the common barrier...

Development of the football tactical skills scale and comparison of scores across player and training characteristics

Abstract Background Tactical performance in football emerges from the interaction of perceptual-cognitive processes, decision-making, positional responsibilities, psychological regulation, and coordinated action under changing game constraints. Although tactical behaviour can be...

FORMAULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTI DANDRUFF HAIR GEL

Itching, flaking and irritation of the scalp are the hallmarks of dandruff, a common scalp condition. Microbial imbalance, fungal infection, and other environmental factors are the primary causes. The creation and assessment of a topical anti-dandruff gel with avocado oil and ket...

Comments: Offshore Platform Recycling: Bold Idea, Few Examples

_ In July, Thailand’s PTTEP announced that it had redeployed a decommissioned wellhead platform, saving time and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The national oil company said it was the first project of its kind in its portfolio and described it as an example of ap...

SYNERGISTIC DEGRADATION OF POLYETHYLENE BY INDIGENOUS FUNGAL ISOLATES AND THEIR CONSORTIUM

Polyethylene is a widely used synthetic polymer whose extensive consumption has led to serious environmental concerns. Conventional disposal methods such as source reduction, incineration, and landfilling have inherent limitations, highlighting the need for sustainable alternativ...

Adipose Tissue Browning in MASLD and Its Molecular Mechanisms and Metabolic Crosstalk

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an increasingly prevalent complication of obesity and metabolic dysregulation, with limited therapies targeting upstream drivers of disease. Adipose tissue has emerged as a central regulator of...

AI, Digital Tools Can Operationalize Readiness for Crisis and Emergency Management

_ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 229328, “Operationalizing AI for Crisis and Emergency Management,” by Ashish Chandrashekhar Kulkarni and Ashwina Das Kulkarni, The Bell Group. The paper has not been peer-reviewed....

AN EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ANANTAVATA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA: A CASE STUDY

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic disorder marked by sudden, intense, stabbing pain in the lower face and jaw, typically affecting one side of the face and often triggered by simple activities like touching the face, brushing teeth, or exposure to cold wind.[1] The pain...

ASSESSMENT OF THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF SIDDHARTHAKADI AGAD BY AN IN VITRO METHOD

Inflammation is a protective physiological response against harmful stimuli such as infection, injury, and toxins; however, chronic inflammation may lead to tissue damage and various pathological conditions. Siddharthakadi Agad, a classical polyherbal formulation described in Cha...

Non-medical surgical delay increases one-year mortality following hip fracture

Aims: This study aimed to assess the association between surgical delay due to non-medical reasons and one-year mortality in patients with hip fracture, and to explore whether a dose-response relationship exists between increasing time to surgery and mortality risk. Methods: A re...

Impact of the Triple D Method on Conflict Management and Workplace Engagement

BACKGROUND: Although nurses' attitudes toward teamwork and work-related well-being have been explored, evidence is limited on the impact of a team-based method to manage interpersonal conflicts among nursing staff members. LOCAL PROBLEM: Nursing leaders on a 20-bed critical care...

President’s Column: Energizing Tomorrow: Let’s Keep Doing It!

As I write this column, the last of my year as SPE President, I have naturally been reflecting on what I want to leave you with in this final communication. I’m not quite at the end of my journey; in fact, I still have 3 months left until I hand the gavel over to the most capable...

Periprosthetic joint infection

Infection is one of the most devastating complications following arthroplasty. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded the multinational INFection ORthopaedic Management (INFORM) research programme to study this problem comprehensively, and then funded I...

Something Doesn’t Look Right: Recognizing and Managing Limb-Length Discrepancy

Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a frequently encountered yet often underrecognized musculoskeletal condition in children. Minor differences in leg length are common and typically benign; however, more significant discrepancies may reflect underlying congenital, developmental, or...

STRUCTURE-BASED DRUG DESIGN FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE: MOLECULAR DOCKING ANALYSIS OF NOVEL COMPOUNDS

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by dopaminergic neuron destruction and misfolded proteins. Current treatments focus on motor symptoms, but do not target neuronal degeneration. Recent studies suggest a connection between lipid metabol...

Phenotypic divergence in rotator cuff tear and volumetric muscle loss mouse models following fibroadipogenic progenitor depletion

Aims: Fibroadipogenic progenitors (FAPs) are a group of resident muscle stem cells capable of differentiating into fibroblasts and adipocytes, contributing to intramuscular fibrotic and fatty degeneration after injury. However, FAPs are also thought to play a crucial role in musc...