Background The past decade of microbiome research has concentrated on cataloging the
diversity of taxa in different environments. The next decade is poised to focus on microbial …

Retro-odontoid pseudotumor formation consists of an abnormal growth of granulation tissue
typically posterior to the odontoid process, resulting as a manifestation of atlantoaxial …

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapeutic method used for
pain management and muscle strength improvement through the use of shock waves. In vitro …

Background Even when microbial communities vary wildly in their taxonomic composition,
their functional composition is often surprisingly stable. This suggests that a functional …

Background: Vasogenic edema in the setting of acute ischemic stroke can be attributed to
the opening of transient receptor potential 4 channels, which are expressed in the setting of …

Weight-bearing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a unique modality in diagnostic
imaging that allows for the assessment of spinal pathology in ways considered previously …

Background: From the 1990s, there has been growth in the literature demonstrating the
feasibility of minimally invasive approaches for treating diverse spinal disorders. There is still …

The growth of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and its progress over the years
for use in post-operative bone growth has been revolutionary in its effect on bone tissue …

Background: From the 1990s, there has been growth in the literature demonstrating the
feasibility of minimally invasive approaches for treating diverse spinal disorders. There is still …

Background Even when microbial communities vary wildly in their taxonomic composition,
their functional composition is often surprisingly stable. This suggests that a functional …