Acute Attack of Pseudogout with the Wide Lesion in Lumbar Spondylolytic Spondylolisthesis by Hironari Kaneyama, Yuichiro Morishita, Osamu Kawano, Takuaki Yamamoto, Takeshi Maeda

“…Sagittal magnetic resonance (MR) images revealed effusion at the L3-4 interspinous space, and a gadolinium- (GD-) enhanced epidural mass was observed at the level of L4 vertebral body. Axial MR images showed an intra- or epidural lesion at L2-3. …”
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The virome composition of respiratory tract changes in school-aged children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection by Dianqi Zhang, Yang Cao, Biao Dai, Teng Zhang, Xing Jin, Qingyue Lan, Chaoying Qian, Yumin He, Yi Jiang

“…After MPI, the number of virus species in the upper respiratory tract (URT) increased obviously, and the abundance of families Poxviridae, Retroviridae, and Iridoviridae, which infect vertebrates, rose evidently, particularly the species BeAn 58,085 virus (BAV). …”
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Light-regulated microRNAs shape dynamic gene expression in the zebrafish circadian clock. by Zuo Wang, Shuang Wang, Yi Bi, Alessandra Boiti, Shengxiang Zhang, Daniela Vallone, Xianyong Lan, Nicholas S Foulkes, Haiyu Zhao

“…An attractive model to explore light input to the circadian clock in vertebrates is the zebrafish. Circadian clocks in zebrafish peripheral tissues and even zebrafish-derived cell lines are entrainable by direct light exposure thus providing unique insight into the function and evolution of light regulatory pathways. …”
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Continuity and volume of bone cement and anti osteoporosis treatment were guarantee of good clinical outcomes for percutaneous vertebroplasty: a multicenter study by Zhen Cheng, Guangzong Ren, Ziyi Li, Xianda Gao, Di Zhang, Guiyue Chen

“…Abstract Background As the most prevalent fragility fracture caused by osteoporosis, increasing attention was paid to vertebral compression fractures (VCF) day by day. Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) had unique advantages in treatment of VCF and was used widely. …”
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Balance del convenio de trabajo de los profesores: una herramienta para la gestión de los directivos by Mabel Rocha Vázquez, Dámaso Roque Díaz de Villegas, María Isabel Mantecón Ledo, Georgina Jiménez Estrada, Pavel Vigo Cuza

“…<strong>Fundamento:</strong> el departamento constituye el eje vertebral en la formación del profesorado, a partir de necesidades, debe potenciar la colaboración y el trabajo en equipo desde una visión institucional. …”
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The neuroendocrine stress-response in insects: the history of the development of the concept by M. A. Eremina, N. E. Gruntenko

“…The similarity in the neurochemical and physiological changes in invertebrates and vertebrates in response to a stressful influence indicates that the response to a stressor is a complex of ancient mechanisms preserved in evolution. …”
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Modeling a Virtual World for the Educational Game Calangos by Angelo C. Loula, Leandro N. de Castro, Antônio L. Apolinário, Pedro L. B. da Rocha, Maria da Conceição L. Carneiro, Vanessa Perpétua G. S. Reis, Ricardo F. Machado, Claudia Sepulveda, Charbel N. El-Hani

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Factors associated with low bone mineral density in Turner syndrome: a multicenter prospective observational study by Kento Ikegawa, Eri Koga, Tomoyo Itonaga, Hideya Sakakibara, Masanobu Kawai, Yukihiro Hasegawa

“…In conclusion, the present study found no relationship between the vertebral BMAD Z-score and diet or exercise habits in TS, indicating that estrogen deficiency is the chief reason for low BMD in TS.…”
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Effects of pyrazosulfuron-ethyl on caudal fin regeneration in zebrafish larvae by Chenkai Ge, Zhijun Ye, Weitao Hu, Jingrong Tang, Huimin Li, Fasheng Liu, Xinjun Liao, Jianjun Chen, Shouhua Zhang, Zigang Cao

“…With the widespread application of pesticides, water pollution problems are becoming more and more serious, which is very likely to cause harm to fish. Lower vertebrates, including fish, have the ability to repair damaged tissues. …”
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Preoperative myosteatosis and perioperative serum chloride levels predict 180 day major complications after radical cystectomy by Wassapol Sornthai, Achiraya Teyateeti, Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap, Siros Jitpraphai, Varat Woranisarakul, Kantima Jongjitaree, Katunyou Mahamongkol, Nattaporn Wanvimolkul, Thitipat Hansomwong

“…Preoperative body composition was assessed using CT scans at the L3 vertebral level to measure psoas muscle density (PMD), skeletal muscle density (SMD), axial muscle density (AMD), and muscle indices. …”
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Table for two: Diet composition differences of allopatric and sympatric populations of island geckos by Catarina J. Pinho, Bárbara Santos, Vanessa A. Mata, Ricardo J. Lopes, Maria M. Romeiras, Evandro P. Lopes, Paulo C. Alves, Brent C. Emerson, Raquel Vasconcelos

“…Differences observed in sympatric species were due to a higher incidence of vertebrates and plants in the diet of T. gigas, while differences between the allopatric populations of T. raziana were due to a higher incidence of plants and a lower incidence of invertebrates in the population of Santa Luzia, compared to Raso. …”
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Comparative the effect of bisphenol A and bisphenol S on the development and spectral sensitivity of cone photoreceptors in zebrafish larvae (Danio rerio) by Liguo Qiu, Peng Yu, Qiang Li, Cuiping Wen, Haiyang Wang, Dongying Zhao, Tianyu Zhang, Chenghui Wang, Lixia Liu, Dongxue Li, Shiyong Wen, Yinghui Sun

“…Color vision, which is mediated by cone photoreceptors in vertebrates, is essential for perceiving the external environment. …”
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Tracking pygmy blue whale diving behaviour and validation of foraging areas defined from horizontal movement data by Michele Thums, Luciana C. Ferreira, Andrew Davenport, Micheline Jenner, Luciana Möller, Grace Russell, Robert D. McCauley, Curt Jenner

“…Foraging in large vertebrates is often inferred from horizontal movement behaviour from satellite tracking data, but the strength of this inference has not been adequately verified. …”
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Osteomyelitis in Cat-Scratch Disease: A Never-Ending Dilemma—A Case Report and Literature Review by D. Donà, L. Nai Fovino, E. Mozzo, G. Cabrelle, G. Bordin, R. Lundin, C. Giaquinto, T. Zangardi, O. Rampon

“…Lymphadenopathy was present in 64.7% of patients. Vertebral body was mainly involved (51.9%). MRI (50%) and bone scintigraphy (48.1%) were favored to confirm osteomyelitis, while serology was the preferred microbiological diagnostic. …”
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Endogenous 17β-estradiol regulates sexually dimorphic anxiety responses in zebrafish via the HPI axis and 5-HT/DA pathways by Hong Tao, Hong Tao, Ying–Ying Zhang, Ying–Ying Zhang, Yan–Jun Shen, Yan–Jun Shen, Qi–Liang Chen, Qi–Liang Chen, Zhi–Hao Liu, Zhi–Hao Liu

“…Anxiety is a multifaceted emotional response exhibited by animals when confronted with potential threats. Among most vertebrates, including mammals and fish, there is a pronounced sexual dimorphism in anxiety responses, with females typically demonstrating higher anxiety levels than males. …”
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The association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor 3 with susceptibility/resistance of Magallana gigas to Halomonas sp. 7T by Hongmei Fan, Qingyu Peng, Tianbao Liu, Lei Fang, Chuanyan Yang, Ning Kong, Lingling Wang, Linsheng Song

“…MgTNF-3 was constituted of a typical TNF domain and a transmembrane region, and shared low sequence identity and similarity with the TNF superfamily members from vertebrates and other invertebrates. The MgTNF-3 mRNA was constitutively expressed in haemocytes and all the examined tissues with the highest expression level in adductor muscle, and was significantly induced by lipopolysaccharide stimulation. …”
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Consensus evidence-based clinical practice guide for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence by Yasser El Miedany, Hala Lotfy, Maha El Gaafary, Naglaa Gadallah, Annie Nasr Mehanna, Safaa Mahran, Waleed Hassan, Mohammed Hassan Abu-Zaid, Samar Abdelhamed Tabra, Mohamed Mortada, Ahmed R. Radwan, Dalia El Mikkawy, S. Esam Maher, Ghada Eldrainy, Hala Abdulhady, Marwa Mahgoub, Youmna Amer, Walaa Elwakil

“…This is extremely relevant because children are uniquely capable of recovering spontaneously or with the assistance of medication. This includes also vertebral fractures reshaping. Consequently, there is a huge opportunity to improve bone mass accretion and thus musculoskeletal health in children with osteoporosis.…”
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Spondylolisthesis and Scoliosis Progression and Associated Revision Rates Following Bilateral Lumbar Spine Microscopic Decompression by Walter-Soon-Yaw Wong, Ashton Kai Shun Tan, Kenneth Zhi Kuan Loi, Dhivakaran Gengatharan, Craigven Hao Sheng Sim, Hao Bin Chen, Yilun Huang

“…Pre-existing SC was defined as Cobb's angle 10° and SL as any anterior-posterior slip of operated level adjacent vertebral bodies. The primary outcome was new or progressive SC/SL measured on pre and postoperative radiographs. …”
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Risk factors for mechanical complications in degenerative lumbar scoliosis with concomitant thoracolumbar kyphosis: does the selection of the upper instrumented vertebra matter? by Weipeng Qiu, Zhuoran Sun, Ze Chen, Siyu Zhou, Qiang Qi, Weishi Li

“…Post-surgery, the KA shifted cranially with an average vertebral displacement of 2.6 ± 1.8. The proportion of UIV located in the postoperative KA area significantly increased (P < 0.001). …”
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<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> and Rabies—The Parasite, the Virus, or Both? by Ragan Wilson, Shannon Caseltine, Edith Will, Jeremiah Saliki, Ruth C. Scimeca

“…<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> is an intracellular protozoan parasite that infects a wide range of vertebrates, including humans. Although cats are the only definitive host, any warm-blooded animal can act as a paratenic host. …”
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