With a mean INR of 2.77 (range, 1.7-5.5) and a maximum INR within this group of 5.5, joint injections to the shoulder and knee can be undertaken safely in primary or secondary care settings despite the patient taking warfarin.

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The Cas9 protein derived from type II CRISPR as a part of bacterial immune system has been raising up as a useful genetic tool for genomic engineering in various life forms. As RNA-guided DNA endonucleases, the Cas9 could be effectively customized to marked new DNA sequence sites by adjusting guided RNA sequences; it has been appeared as new emerging DNA editing technology. The nuclease-disable types of Cas9 has provided adaptable RNA guided DNA focusing on regulation and visualization of genomic DNA, just as for restoring the epigenetic forms and status, all has been shown in a an accurate sequence. Through these proceed; the researchers have started to explore conceivable uses of Cas9 in medical, agriculture, pharmaceutical and livestock sciences.

BACKGROUNDDigital amputation (also known as 'digital terminalisation') is a common procedure carried out by plastic surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons. The aim in these procedures is to maximise function by preserving the length and sensibility of bone, and to provide robust soft-tissue coverage of the bony stump. Here, we describe a simple technique to protect soft tissues during digital amputation. TECHNIQUEOne layer of a sterile surgical glove is cut into a square of dimension 4cm  4cm. Then, this square is folded in half and a cut of 5mm made halfway along the folded edge. This action leaves a hole in the centre of the square when unfolded (Fig 1). Once the digit has been prepared, the central hole is placed over the exposed bone end (Fig 2). The surrounding square is pushed down on top of soft tissues to protect them. Then, the surgeon can use an oscillating saw to cut through the bone safely. DISCUSSIONHere, we describe an inexpensive, simple soft-tissue guard made from a section of glove. This guard helps to prevent inadvertent damage to soft-tissue flaps, and provides a clear aid to saw through bone at the desired level confidently. We have used this soft-tissue guard in emergency and elective settings, and found it helpful for surgeons at all levels of experience.