Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk is enhanced in certain connective tissue diseases such as SLE, RA, systemic vasculitis and antiphospholipid syndrome. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease
Early bone loss after kidney transplantation is a common problem that can lead to bone fracture. Does prophylactic use of teriparatide improve bone mineral density after kidney transplantation? American Journal of Transplantation
Various bone graft substitutes have been used in posterolateral lumbar fusion to eliminate bone grafting harvesting-related complications. What is the efficacy of [beta]-tricalcium phosphate? Spine
Misdirected or inappropriately long screws pose risk for injuries. What are the mean bicortical screw path lengths from dorsal to ventral lateral mass cortices using Roy-Camille and Magerl techniques? Spine
A half dose of gadolinium (Gd)-BOPTA with magnetic resonance imaging reveals images similar to a full dose for the assessment of synovial enhancement of the hands and fingers in rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
