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Unraveling the Historical Economies of Scale and Learning Effects for Desalination Technologies by Mayor, B.

“…As a technology develops and matures, both economies of scale and the lessons learned through experience drive down the cost over time. This article analyzes…”
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Peripheral vascular calcification in long-haemodialysis patients: associated factors and survival consequences by Jean, Guillaume, Bresson, Eric, Terrat, Jean-Claude, Vanel, Thierry, Hurot, Jean-Marc, Lorriaux, Christie, Mayor, Brice, Chazot, Charles

“…Background. Vascular calcifications (VCs) are frequently observed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and haemodialysis (HD) patients. They have been associated…”
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Femoral Stem Fracture and In Vivo Corrosion of Retrieved Modular Femoral Hips by Huot Carlson, J. Caitlin, MS, Van Citters, Douglas W., PhD, Currier, John H., MS, Bryant, Amber M., BE, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Collier, John P., DE

“…Abstract A series of 78 retrieved modular hip devices were assessed for fretting and corrosion. Damage was common at both the head-neck junction (54% showing…”
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Evaluation of Oxidation and Fatigue Damage of Retrieved Crossfire Polyethylene Acetabular Cups by Currier, Barbara H, Currier, John H, Mayor, Michael B, Lyford, Kimberly A, Collier, John P, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…BackgroundCrossfire cross-linked polyethylene is produced differently from other cross-linked polyethylene materials; a below-melt-temperature annealing…”
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The Solutrean Antlerworking in Hort de Cortés–Volcán del Faro (Valencia, Spain) in the Southwest Europe Context: a Preliminary Study by Borao, M., Pérez, L., Vadillo Conesa, M., Vidal Matutano, P., Soler Mayor, B., Aura Tortosa, J. E.

“…In this work, we present a preliminary analysis of the Solutrean antlerworking at Hort de Cortés–Volcán del Faro (Valencia, Spain) (ca. 26–21 ka cal BP). A…”
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Comparison of Wear and Oxidation in Retrieved Conventional and Highly Cross-Linked UHMWPE Tibial Inserts by Currier, Barbara H., MChE, Currier, John H., MS, Franklin, Katherine J., BE, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Reinitz, Steven D., PhD, Van Citters, Douglas W., PhD

“…Abstract Two groups of retrieved tibial inserts from one manufacturer’s knee system were analyzed to evaluate the effect of a highly cross-linked bearing…”
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In Vivo Oxidation of γ -Barrier–Sterilized Ultra–High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Bearings by Currier, Barbara H., MChE, Currier, John H., MS, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Lyford, Kimberly A., MS, Van Citters, Douglas W., MS, Collier, John P., DE

“…Abstract γ -Barrier packaging is shown to be effective in preventing oxidation of polyethylene during shelf storage and in addressing the problem of early…”
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Evidence for persistent vitamin D 1-alpha-hydroxylation in hemodialysis patients: evolution of serum 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol after 6 months of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol treatment by Jean, G, Terrat, J C, Vanel, T, Hurot, J M, Lorriaux, C, Mayor, B, Chazot, C

“…End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients are thought to have impaired 1-alpha-hydroxylase capacity, but an extrarenal source of 1,25(OH)(2)D has been…”
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Metal Transfer on a Ceramic Head With a Single Rim Contact by Tomek, Ivan M., MD, Currier, John H., MS, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Van Citters, Douglas W., PhD

“…Abstract A notable feature of retrieved ceramic-on-ceramic hips is metal transfer on the femoral head, which is an important alteration of the bearing surface…”
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Fatigue Fracture of a Proximally Modular, Distally Tapered Fluted Implant with Diaphyseal Fixation by Buttaro, Martín A., MD, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Van Citters, Douglas, PhD, Piccaluga, Francisco, MD

“…Abstract We report and analyze the causes of a fracture in a proximally modular, distally tapered fluted MP stem in a 48-year-old woman (168 cm, 67 kg) with…”
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Clinical Wear Measurement on Low Contact Stress Rotating Platform Knee Bearings by Atwood, Sara A., MS, Currier, John H., MS, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Collier, John P., DE, Van Citters, Douglas W., PhD, Kennedy, Francis E., PhD

“…Abstract Whereas fixed-bearing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) designs secure the polyethylene bearing to the tibial tray, mobile-bearing TKAs allow the bearing…”
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Combining social network analysis and agent-based model for enabling nature-based solution implementation: The case of Medina del Campo (Spain) by Giordano, R., Máñez Costa, M., Pagano, A., Mayor Rodriguez, B., Zorrilla-Miras, P., Gomez, E., Lopez-Gunn, E.

“…Several barriers still hamper the effective implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). Among the others, this work focuses on collaboration barriers. NBS…”
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Micro- and nano-testing of calcium phosphate coatings produced by pulsed laser deposition by Arias, J.L., Mayor, M.B., Pou, J., Leng, Y., León, B., Amor, M.Pérez

“…Micro- and Nano-testing methods have been explored to study the thin calcium phosphate coatings with high adhesive strength. The pulsed laser deposition (PLD)…”
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Impact of gamma sterilization on clinical performance of polyethylene in the knee by Collier, John P., Sperling, Daniel K., Currier, John H., Sutula, Lauren C., Saum, Kenneth A., Mayor, Michael B.

“…Damage and rapid wear of the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene bearings of knee components continue to be major sources of failure of knee prostheses…”
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Hydroxyapatite coatings: a comparative study between plasma-spray and pulsed laser deposition techniques by García-Sanz, F J, Mayor, M B, Arias, J L, Pou, J, León, B, Pérez-Amor, M

“…A comparative study between hydroxyapatite coatings produced by two different techniques, plasma spray (PS) and pulsed-laser deposition (PLD) was carried out…”
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The impact of sterilization method on wear in knee arthroplasty by Williams, I R, Mayor, M B, Collier, J P

“…Sterilization by gamma irradiation in air has been shown to have the potential to accelerate the oxidation of polyethylene components resulting in reduced…”
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Tibiotalar contact area. Contribution of posterior malleolus and deltoid ligament by Hartford, J M, Gorczyca, J T, McNamara, J L, Mayor, M B

“…Sixteen fresh ankle specimens were tested under physiologic loads to evaluate the effect on the tibiotalar contact area of increasing-size posterior malleolar…”
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Shelf life and in vivo duration. Impacts on performance of tibial bearings by Currier, B H, Currier, J H, Collier, J P, Mayor, M B, Scott, R D

“…Polyethylene has been used for more than 30 years as an orthopaedic bearing material; however, recently concern has been focused on the early failure of some…”
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Analysis of Failed Ankle Arthroplasty Components by Currier, Barbara H., Hecht, Paul J., Nunley, James A., Mayor, Michael B., Currier, John H., Van Citters, Douglas W.

“…Background: Although advances in joint-replacement technology have made total ankle arthroplasty a viable treatment for end-stage arthritis, revision rates for…”
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Rim Cracking of the Cross-Linked Longevity Polyethylene Acetabular Liner After Total Hip Arthroplasty by Tower, Stephen S, Currier, John H, Currier, Barbara H, Lyford, Kimberly A, Van Citters, Douglas W, Mayor, Michael B

“…BackgroundStudies have suggested that cross-linked polyethylene bearings reduce wear rates from 40% to 100% compared with conventional polyethylene. However,…”
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