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ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
Summary
Description:
used in medical prostheses
Also Known As:
UHMWPE; UHMWPE polyethylene; ultra-high MW polyethylene
Networked: 243
relevant articles (17 outcomes,
42 trials/studies)
for this Bio-Agent
Key Diseases for which ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is
Relevant
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Fatigue
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8 outcomes 16 studies in 73 results
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Osteolysis
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3 outcomes 16 studies in 102 results
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Bone Resorption
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3 outcomes 2 studies in 20 results
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Inflammation
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2 outcomes 4 studies in 27 results
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Stress Fractures (Stress Fracture)
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1 outcome in 13 results
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Drugs Related to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
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Vitamin E
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
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ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
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Polyethylene (Polythene)
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alpha-Tocopherol
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Collagen
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Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
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Interleukin-1 (Interleukin 1)
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Free Radicals
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Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (Anakinra)
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Therapies Related to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
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Hip Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)
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Arthroplasty
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Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
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Knee Prosthesis
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Knee Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement)
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