Irregular Boneirregular shape that does not fit into the above categories; includes bones of the vertebral column and pelvis; often used to protect organs or tissues. Osteocomes from the Greekosteon, which means bone. Some of the most common diseases that affect bones are discussed below. ...
Rheumatic diseases are classified as follows: classic rheumatic diseases that commonly affect the joints; diseases affecting the bones; and diseases affecting the muscles. This chapter provides dental guidelines that are applicable for diseases of the joints, bones, or muscles. Patients on ...
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is represented by a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones, connective tissue and may increase skeletal fragility, also known as brittle bone disease.67,68Among all cases, 85%–90% present a lack of type I collagen due to a mutation in theCOL1A...
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is represented by a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones, connective tissue and may increase skeletal fragility, also known as brittle bone disease.67,68Among all cases, 85%–90% present a lack of type I collagen due to a mutation in theCOL1A...
Diseases and Disorders that Affect the Cervical Spine Neck pain or pain in the head, shoulders, jaw, arms, or legs, and feelings of numbness or weakness are all common symptoms that may arise from cervical spine disorder. These cervical spine disorders typically arise from injury or the degener...
Every disease has been a distress to the world that threatens every human being. Below are the 10 most scary diseases that affect humans.
Diseases in the muscular system refer to disorders that affect the muscle fibers, which are important structures in the human body. The diseases may...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough ...
Pseudogout looks like gout and can affect different joints such as the knees, causing pain and swelling. Pseudogout happens when a certain type of calcium crystal (one that is not gout) builds up in the joint. Sjögren's syndrome. This disease causes dry mouth and eyes. It can also ...
Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) are a group of locomotor system disorders that affect bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments [4]. MSDs remain a public health burden worldwide, and the risk increases with age [5]. Many inflammatory mediators participate in the occurrence and development of MSDs,...
The present invention is based on data set that demonstrates a role for Pre-B Cell Colony-Enhancing Factor (PBEF) in inflammatory conditions and diseases, including such conditions and diseases that affect the lungs. Moreover, there are examples showing that inhibition of PBEF activity under condit...