The purpose of this review is to critically discuss the use of ultrasound in the evaluation of muscle disorders with a particular focus on the emerging use in inflammatory myopathies.

In myopathies, pathologic muscle shows an increase in echogenicity. Muscle echogenicity can be assessed visually, semi-quantitatively, or quantitatively…[Read more]

PURPOSE The aim of this study is to describe the number and location of the nutrient foramina in human scapulae which can minimize blood loss during surgery. METHODS 30 cadaveric scapulae were macerated to denude the skeletal tissue. The nutrient foramina of 0.51 mm and larger were identified and labeled by adhering glass beads. CT scans of these…[Read more]

medication (e.g. liquid) and use of a combination of local, remote and site visits to reduce travel and time should also be considered.A chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective mono-hydroamidation of (un)symmetrical 1,3-diynes is described. Key for the success of this novel transformation is the utilization of an advanced palladium catalyst system…[Read more]