Comparison of Patient-reported Outcomes after Implant Versus Autologous Tissue Breast Reconstruction Using the BREAST-Q [PDF]
, 2017 Background: The demand for reconstructive breast procedures of various types has accelerated in recent years. Coupled with increased patient expectations, it has fostered the development of oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques in breast surgery.
Bassetto, Franco +7 more
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Radiolabeled Risperidone microSPECT/CT Imaging for Intranasal Implant Studies Development
Pharmaceutics, 2023 The use of intranasal implantable drug delivery systems has many potential advantages for the treatment of different diseases, as they can provide sustained drug delivery, improving patient compliance.
Jon Ander Simón +9 more
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Enhanced osseointegration of drug eluting nanotubular dental implants: An in vitro and in vivo study
Bioactive Materials, 2023 Faster and predictable osseointegration is crucial for the success of dental implants, especially in patients with compromised local or systemic conditions. Despite various surface modifications on the commercially available Titanium (Ti) dental implants,
Pankaj Chauhan +15 more
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The dental management of patients at risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: New paradigm of primary prevention [PDF]
, 2018 Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious adverse reaction of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic agents; it is a potentially painful and debilitating condition that can considerably affect the quality of life of patients ...
Bedogni, Alberto +7 more
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Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of PLGA-based doxorubicin-loaded implants for tumor therapy
Drug Delivery, 2022 The traditional systemic chemotherapy through intravenous infusion of doxorubicin (DOX) has many side effects. The aim of this study was to develop a PLGA-based DOX-loaded implant and to evaluate the efficacy and drug metabolism distribution of the ...
Peng He +8 more
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Antibiotics, 2021 Dental implants are, nowadays, established surgical devices for the restoration of lost teeth. Considered as an alternative for traditional prosthetic appliances, dental implants surpass them in reliability and patient feedback.
Piotr Wychowański +10 more
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Womens Limited Choice and Availability of Modern Contraception at Retail Outlets and Public-Sector Facilities in Luanda, Angola, 2012-2015. [PDF]
, 2017 In Angola, many women want to use family planning but lack access to affordable and preferred methods. This article assesses the link between womens choice and availability of contraceptive methods in Luanda, Angola, drawing on data from 3 surveys: a ...
Bell, Suzanne +7 more
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Molecules, 2021 The usage of 3D-printing for drug-eluting implants combines the advantages of a targeted local drug therapy over longer periods of time at the precise location of the disease with a manufacturing technique that easily allows modifications of the implant ...
Vanessa Domsta, Anne Seidlitz
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Pretreatment with VEGF(R)-inhibitors reduces interstitial fluid pressure, increases intraperitoneal chemotherapy drug penetration, and impedes tumor growth in a mouse colorectal carcinomatosis model [PDF]
, 2015 Cytoreductive surgery combined with intraperitoneal chemotherapy (IPC) is currently the standard treatment for selected patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal cancer.
Ceelen, Wim +6 more
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Química Nova, 2012 Cyclosporine-A-loaded PLGA implants were developed intended for ocular route. Implants were prepared using solvent extraction/evaporation technique followed by casting of the cake into rods in a heated surface. XRD patterns showed that cyclosporine-A was
Juliana Barbosa Saliba +5 more
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