OBJECTIVE We analyzed the comparative efficacy and long-term prognosis with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) and dynamic hip screw (DHS) for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures, retrospectively. We determined the independent risk factors to guide subsequent surgery and improve the long-term quality of life. PATIENTS AND METHODS We selected 165 patients suffering fr...

background: at present, there is no consensus on an appropriate treatment modality for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly with background diseases. the aim of the present study was to compare treatment outcomes of intertrochanteric fractures reduced with dynamic hip screws (dhs) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with background medical conditions. methods: in this randomi...

Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) is characterized by fever, skin rash, eosinophilia, lymphadenopathy, and multi systemic manifestations following therapy [1]. The incidence of DHS ranges from 0.5-3% while the time commencement to onset symptoms varies several hours six months might lead irreversible organ damage or fatality if not recognized early managed appropriately Genetic component ...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Evaluation of infectious complications in patients with proximal femoral fractures treated by osteosynthesis using dynamic hip screws (DHS). MATERIAL The group included 501 patients with 532 DHS procedures performed in the years 1996-2010. In 31 patients osteosynthesis was carried out bilaterally. METHODS Osteosynthesis was indicated for femoral neck fracture in 18 hips...

Abstract Aim Dynamic hip screws (DHS) and short intra medullary (IM) nails are fixation methods used for neck of femur (NOF) fractures. Both require fluoroscopic assistance within the operating theatre, therefore exposing surgeon patient to ionising radiation. There is minimal literature investigating radiation exposure. Aims this study compare doses in each procedure estimate a normalised dose...

Background The postnatal period represents a vulnerable phase for mothers and newborns where both face increased risk of morbidity and death. WHO recommends postnatal care (PNC) for mothers and newborns to include a first contact within 24 hours following the birth of the child. However, measuring coverage of PNC in household surveys has been variable over time. The two largest household survey...

We report on the first successful synthesis of Er-doped III-N double heterostructures (DHs) grown on sapphire substrates. AlGaN layers, with an Al concentration of ∼12%, were prepared by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition and Er-doped GaN layers by molecular beam epitaxy. The Er concentration was estimated to be ∼1018 cm−3. GaN:Er/AlGaN single heterostructures (SHs) and AlGaN/GaN:Er/AlGaN D...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Personal Identification Systems Thrust Area focuses on developing an “accurate, contactless, near real-time capability to identify known threats...through effective, interoperable multi-biometrics capabilities” (DHS Web site, 2009). A robust ability to accurately identify people from video under a variety of real-world conditions is an important ...

El saneamiento es un derecho humano reconocido a nivel internacional y nacional. Como tal, uno de los principales retos que tienen Estados lograr su realización progresiva. Sin embargo, México enfrenta diversos problemas para atender temas saneamiento, tales como cuestiones técnicas, sociodemográficas, presupuestales, institucionales, normativas, entre otras, dificultan el cumplimiento este der...