Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.Aging weakens the blood–brain barrier (BBB), increasing susceptibility to CNS cancers and complicating treatment. This review examines BBB deterioration, its impact on drug delivery, and potential interventions like targeting neuroinflammation and advanced therapies.
Quang La, Aiman Baloch, David F. Lo
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Validation of ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for surgical site infection and noninfectious wound complications after mastectomy [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUNDFew studies have validated ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for surgical site infection (SSI), and none have validated coding for noninfectious wound complications after mastectomy.OBJECTIVESTo determine the accuracy of International Classification of ...
Ball, Kelly E +4 more
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Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose This study aims to quantify and compare the dosimetric effects of varying thicknesses of StrataXRT, a silicone‐based gel, and other topical agents on the skin surface during volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for breast cancer.
Tenyoh Suzuki +13 more
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Characteristics Of Post Partum Perineum Wounds With Infra Red Therapy [PDF]
arXiv, 2019 Perineal wounds other than their localization in humid feminine areas and can pose a risk of infection. This quantitative study aims to see a description of the characteristics of post partum maternal perineal wounds with infrared therapy twice a day for three consecutive days with a descriptive analytic analysis design. Sample selection technique with
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A 5 - year surveillance of wound infections at a rural tertiary hospital in Nigeria [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Wound infections are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.Objectives: To determine the prevalence, aetiology and susceptibility profile of bacterial agents of wound infection among in- and- out patients at a rural tertiary ...
Anunibe, JA +4 more
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Deepwound: Automated Postoperative Wound Assessment and Surgical Site Surveillance through Convolutional Neural Networks [PDF]
arXiv, 2018 Postoperative wound complications are a significant cause of expense for hospitals, doctors, and patients. Hence, an effective method to diagnose the onset of wound complications is strongly desired. Algorithmically classifying wound images is a difficult task due to the variability in the appearance of wound sites. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs),
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Investigation into the potential use of Poly (vinyl alcohol)/Methylglyoxal fibres as antibacterial wound dressing components [PDF]
, 2015 As problems of antibiotic resistance increase, a continuing need for effective bioactive wound dressings is anticipated for the treatment of infected chronic wounds. Naturally derived antibacterial agents, such as Manuka honey, consist of a mixture of compounds, more than one of which can influence antimicrobial potency. The non-peroxide bacteriostatic
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Comparison of the Effect of Ampicillin with Metronidazol plus Gentamicin for Prophylaxis of Wound Infection after Appendectomy in Uncomplicated Appendicitis [PDF]
Introduction : Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgical intervention. The infection of a surgical wound is the most common complication in the acute appendicitis, which adds the expenses of drug and cure together ...
شرقی, افشان +2 more
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Application of Wound Closure Molndal Technique after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy – Initial Comparative Study [PDF]
, 2010 Because of a possible delayed wound healing, critical colonization and infection of wounds present a problem for surgeons1–3. Colonized and infected wounds are a potential source for cross-infection1–3.
Igor Medved +5 more
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MODERN WOUND DRESSING FOR WOUND INFECTION: AN OVERVIEW
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease, 2015 When the tissue of skin is break means a wound is happens. To seal it, many choices of wound healing are available. Moist wound dressing can be better optional than the conservative ones.
Novida Rizani
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