Pectin, a versatile natural polymer, is extracted through conventional and emerging green extraction methods, offering multifunctional bioactive properties useful in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. ABSTRACT Pectin, a molecular tapestry woven from diverse polysaccharides, holds a pivotal role across food, pharmaceutical, and ...
Afra Anika Rafique +3 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Depression and anxiety are common in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), but their impacts on postoperative outcomes after major HNC surgery are not well defined. We evaluated whether preexisting, clinically diagnosed depression or anxiety independently predicted short‐term postoperative outcomes among adults undergoing HNC ...
Xiaodan Hu +9 more
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Superior Labial Artery Mucosal Flap (SLAM) for Reconstruction of Major Lower Lip Mucosal Defects
ABSTRACT Background The superior labial artery mucosal (SLAM) flap is a versatile, pedicled axial flap ideally suited for mucosal lining in lower lip reconstruction. Methods This article details the surgical anatomy and technique of the SLAM flap, highlighting its role as a standalone liner or mucosal adjunct to microvascular free tissue transfer in ...
Nicholas Shannon +2 more
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Botulinum Toxin for First Bite Syndrome: A Symptom‐Guided “Follow‐The‐Pain” Injection Strategy
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate botulinum toxin type A (BoNT‐A) for First Bite Syndrome (FBS) and assess a symptom‐guided “Follow‐the‐Pain” (FTP) injection strategy in patients with incomplete response to standard treatment. Methods Consecutive patients with postoperative FBS were treated with ultrasound‐guided intraparotid BoNT‐A injection.
Rosario Marchese‐Ragona +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Head and neck cancer (HNC) survival is improving, increasing the need to address long‐term survivorship issues. Dental survivorship—care before, during, and after treatment—remains inconsistent across services. We conducted a review of systematic reviews and emerging evidence to inform contemporary dental survivorship care for HNC
David G. Tighe +3 more
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Safety and effectiveness of hormonal vs non-hormonal or no contraception in women with hypertension and future fertility desire: A broad-scope systematic review. [PDF]
Losada-Trujillo N +7 more
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Total Neoadjuvant Treatment for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma With Oligometastases: TNT‐OES‐1 Trial
Total neoadjuvant therapy could combine the potentially strong systemic effect of FLOT chemotherapy with the good locoregional control of CROSS chemoradiotherapy. While total neoadjuvant therapy is increasingly used in rectal cancer, its potential in gastroesophageal cancer remains largely unexplored.
Charlène J. van der Zijden +12 more
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Cardiometabolic, Glycaemic, and Metabolic Safety of Hormonal Contraceptives in Women with Medical Conditions: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Eze ED +6 more
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Abstract Objective This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or higher (CIN2+) via endocervical curettage (ECC) during colposcopy. Methods Between December 2020 and September 2023, a prospective, cross‐sectional study involving women with abnormal cervical cancer screening ...
Nida Jareemit +8 more
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Comparative adverse event reporting patterns of desogestrel versus norethisterone in third-generation combined oral contraceptives: A disproportionality analysis of the FAERS satabase. [PDF]
Li J, Qin L, Fu Y, Wu Q, Fang X, Liu H.
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