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The energy of the sound wave reaching the receptor via the Bekesy traveling wave theory was analyzed. In wave motion, the vibrations of a vibrating element that transmits sound waves and has mass are associated with the occurrence of the phenomenon of inertia. In the middle ear, such vibrations involve the middle ear ossicles that conduct sound waves to the oval window. According to Bekesy's theory, in the inner ear the vibrations of elements having mass concern the basilar membrane with the…

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a major complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and fracture surgery. While anticoagulants such as low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are standard, aspirin (ASA) is increasingly considered due to its convenience, safety profile, and low cost.

Methods: We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and…

In published studies, much attention is paid to the path that auditory information is transferred to the receptor by means of sound wave resonance in the cochlear fluid with natural vibrations of the basilar membrane. Much focus is put on the travelling wave on the basilar membrane and to liquid flows in the inner ear that supposedly trigger the tip-links mechanism. Sound signal amplification is explained by contractions of external auditory cells and pulling up of the basilar membrane. The…

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is a set of clinical manifestations of systemic thrombohemorrhagia. Despite the existence of numerous guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of DIC, mortality from this condition remains high, ranging from 45% to 78%. The purpose of this study is to analyze the key provisions of leading guidelines and articles dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of DIC. During the study, conceptual errors were identified in the presented…