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The iBRA (implant breast reconstruction evaluation) study: protocol for a prospective multi-centre cohort study to inform the feasibility, design and conduct of a pragmatic randomised clinical trial comparing new techniques of implant-based breast reconstruction. [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most commonly performed reconstructive procedure in the UK. The introduction of techniques to augment the subpectoral pocket has revolutionised the procedure, but there is a lack of high ...
Barnes, NL +17 more
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Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses: A Powerful Tool in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.This work is a comprehensive revision of bioactive glasses (BGs), pioneered by Prof. L.L. Hench, which are key in bone repair and regenerative medicine. Sol–gel methods and mesoporous designs enhanced their bioactivity, ions, and drug delivery. BGs now support gene therapy and 3D‐printed scaffolds, enabling personalized, multifunctional treatments in ...
Natividad Gómez‐Cerezo +3 more
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The Annals of African SurgeryBackground: Studies in many countries have reported that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted surgical residency training. While a few qualitative studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of this disruption in Nigeria ...
Babatunde Isaac Ademusire +7 more
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Educational Need Assessment of Anesthesiologists and Surgeons in Transfusion Medicine [PDF]
مجله ایرانی آموزش در علوم پزشکی, 2016 Introduction: Developing continuing medical education (CME) programs should be based on assessments of learners’ needs. On the other hand, one of the prevalent problems in Iran is the excessive use of blood products, and the highest demand for blood ...
Zarichehr Vakili +3 more
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My reflection as neuro- and spinal surgeon at 80 years
Journal of Spinal Surgery, 2018 Introduction: Most surgeons today do not retire at the stipulated age as dictated by the government. Reasons for continuing to work: (1) Updating knowledge. (2) Mix with the students. (3) Continue having interactions with the patients.
Premanand S Ramani
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Meniscal microtissues are fabricated using progenitor cells isolated from the inner (iMPCs) and outer (oMPCs) regions of the meniscus. Meniscal microtissues fuse into cohesive constructs rich in sGAG and collagen. cABC treatment modulates collagen fiber formation and organization in assembled grafts.
Gabriela S. Kronemberger +4 more
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Revista Iberoamericana de Cirugía de la ManoIntroducción No existe una guía para el abordaje del dedo en gatillo. Este estudio caracteriza las perspectivas de los cirujanos de mano en Colombia frente al abordaje de esta enfermedad, pues se estima que sus preferencias constituyen ...
Mónica Botero Bermúdez +3 more
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.A hybrid 4D printing strategy enables the fabrication of shape‐morphing, mechanically reinforced tubular constructs for vascular tissue engineering. By combining alginate‐methylcellulose hydrogels with melt electrowritten polycaprolactone fibers and protein‐based functionalization, this platform supports spatially organized co‐cultures of fibroblasts ...
Max von Witzleben +8 more
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Pediatric Hand Surgery Training in Nicaragua: A Sustainable Model of Surgical Education in a Resource-Poor Environment. [PDF]
, 2017 Recent reports have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to adequate surgical care, a burden that is borne disproportionately by residents of resource-poor countries.
James, Michelle A +3 more
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