Heide Mortensen

Titanium (Ti) and alloys thereof are commonly utilized in biomedical settings owing to their desirable mechanical properties and good biocompatibility. However, when exposed to biological systems for extended periods of time, Ti still undergoes corrosion. In the present study, we therefore explore the impact of osteoclasts (OC) on the surface…[Read more]

The aim of this study was to develop a single blood test that could determine gestational age and estimate the risk of preterm birth by measuring serum metabolites. We hypothesised that serial metabolic modelling of serum analytes throughout pregnancy could be used to describe fetal gestational age and project preterm birth with a high degree of…[Read more]

or a robust representation across the lifespan and in tailoring treatments to the specific needs of this population.

Opioids are more commonly prescribed for chronic pain in rural settings in the USA, yet little is known about how the rural context influences efforts to improve opioid medication management.

The Six Building Blocks is…[Read more]

This work not only offers a new way to achieve TPC upconversion luminescence at a single nanoparticle level but also broadens the scope of application for security protection.Porous robust materials are typically the primary selection of several industrial processes. Many of these compounds are, however, not robust enough to be used as…[Read more]

The prevalence of low back pain is lower when physical fitness (aerobic and muscular) is higher. Strength exercises are important for subjects with low back pain, but there are few studies on the inclusion of aerobic exercise in low back pain programs. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of aquatic exercises with or without…[Read more]

A perioperative surgical home, the Anesthesia Perioperative Care Service (APCS), was created to execute enhanced recovery after surgery pathways for total knee and total hip arthroplasty patients at the Tennessee Valley Health System Nashville VA Medical Center. We hypothesized that the APCS would be associated with reduced length of stay,…[Read more]

The Mediterranean diet is associated with multiple health benefits, and the modified Mediterranean Diet Score (mMDS) has been previously validated as a measure of Mediterranean diet adherence. The aim of this study was to examine associations between the mMDS and anthropometric indices, blood pressure, and biochemical parameters in a sample of…[Read more]