Research Article
Article 1007
Authors:
Ogwumike OO<sup>*</sup> and Ugwuanyi DU
Abstract:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the whole joint including muscles, tendons ligaments synovium and bone. The knee is the most commonly affected and knee OA represents the leading cause of disability
Research Article
Article 1008
Authors:
Teixeira P<sup>*</sup>, Silva Lopes B, Vaz M, Albuquerque N, Coutinho D, Ermida V, Peixoto I and Caldas J
Abstract:
Vitamin D is a prohormone whose two main inactive biological forms are cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol. Adequate levels of vitamin D are essential for innumerable organic functions, namely: muscle function, prevention of stress fractures
Research Article
Article 1009
Authors:
Jia H, Hale-Gallardo J, Ni Y*, Wang X, Orozco T and Cowper-Ripley DC
Abstract:
Rehospitalization and mortality are commonly used indicators for quality of care. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Community Living Centers (CLC) and Community Nursing Homes (CNH) are two major sources
Research Article
Article 1010
Authors:
Mansi S<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
Employees in meat processing industry experience many health risks. It is clear that meat processing workers have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) including sprain/strain, dislocation