Osteopontin
Osteopontin (OPN) is a highly phosphorylated sialoprotein that is a prominent component of
the mineralized extracellular matrices of bones and teeth. OPN is characterized by the …
the mineralized extracellular matrices of bones and teeth. OPN is characterized by the …
Lessons learnt from easing COVID-19 restrictions: an analysis of countries and regions in Asia Pacific and Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis. Many countries have
implemented restrictions on population movement to slow the spread of severe acute …
implemented restrictions on population movement to slow the spread of severe acute …
[HTML][HTML] Systematic literature review on the spread of health-related misinformation on social media
Contemporary commentators describe the current period as “an era of fake news” in which
misinformation, generated intentionally or unintentionally, spreads rapidly. Although …
misinformation, generated intentionally or unintentionally, spreads rapidly. Although …
Patient safety, satisfaction, and quality of hospital care: cross sectional surveys of nurses and patients in 12 countries in Europe and the United States
Objective To determine whether hospitals with a good organisation of care (such as
improved nurse staffing and work environments) can affect patient care and nurse workforce …
improved nurse staffing and work environments) can affect patient care and nurse workforce …
Priority actions for the non-communicable disease crisis
Summary The UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in
September, 2011, is an unprecedented opportunity to create a sustained global movement …
September, 2011, is an unprecedented opportunity to create a sustained global movement …
[HTML][HTML] Global, regional, and national estimates of the population at increased risk of severe COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions in 2020: a modelling study
Background The risk of severe COVID-19 if an individual becomes infected is known to be
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …
[HTML][HTML] Endocrine regulation of energy metabolism by the skeleton
The regulation of bone remodeling by an adipocyte-derived hormone implies that bone may
exert a feedback control of energy homeostasis. To test this hypothesis we looked for genes …
exert a feedback control of energy homeostasis. To test this hypothesis we looked for genes …
[HTML][HTML] CRISPR-Cas9 in vivo gene editing for transthyretin amyloidosis
JD Gillmore, E Gane, J Taubel, J Kao… - … England Journal of …, 2021 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Transthyretin amyloidosis, also called ATTR amyloidosis, is a life-threatening
disease characterized by progressive accumulation of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein …
disease characterized by progressive accumulation of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein …
Mitigating the wider health effects of covid-19 pandemic response
Countries worldwide have implemented strict controls on movement in response to the covid-
19 pandemic. The aim is to cut transmission by reducing close contact (box 1), but the …
19 pandemic. The aim is to cut transmission by reducing close contact (box 1), but the …
Bisphosphonate‐associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: report of a task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
ONJ has been increasingly suspected to be a potential complication of bisphosphonate
therapy in recent years. Thus, the ASBMR leadership appointed a multidisciplinary task …
therapy in recent years. Thus, the ASBMR leadership appointed a multidisciplinary task …