Targeted Protection Against Friction and Shear Forces
Background Diabetic foot ulcers and other skin conditions such as blisters, calluses, and general skin irritation pose significant health challenges. These issues often stem from excessive friction and shear forces acting on vulnerable areas of the skin. Individuals...
GLP1 Receptor Agonist Use Is Associated with Increased Risk of Osteoporosis, Gout, and Osteomalacia in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
INTRODUCTION: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have become central to the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, with proven benefits in glycemic control, weight loss, and cardiometabolic risk reduction. Despite emerging...
Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty is Associated with Improved Quality of Life and Increased Patient Satisfaction One Year after Surgery
INTRODUCTION: Approximately 15–20% of patients undergoing conventional total knee arthroplasty (cTKA) report dissatisfaction one year after surgery. Robotic-assisted TKA (raTKA) provides greater precision in bone resection and ligament balancing, which may improve...