The intercostal muscles are thin muscles that attach between the ribs. During breathing, the external intercostals elevate the ribs while the internal intercostals depress the ribs and decrease the ...

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What may initially appear to be a classic presentation of a common condition in this case sciatic radiculopathy from presumed disc herniation can sometimes reflect a more ominous process.

Comparison of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma involving specific sites: A ...

However, the impact of the gut microbiota on SP remains inconclusive. Methods: In this study, we employed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore the causal relationship between ...

The patients undergoing skull traction were defined as group A. 2. Cervical suspensory traction: The patient was positioned supine on the orthopedic bed. A thoracic blanket roll was placed under the ...

Saif’s wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their children were reportedly unharmed during the incident. ALSO READ: Saif Ali Khan attacked: From fight with thieves to stabbing, here's what happened ...

Polyneuropathy occurs when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged. Symptoms include problems with sensation, coordination, or other body functions. Polyneuropathy is also known as peripheral ...