Excoriation disorder, or skin-picking is a compulsive condition that leads to self-inflicted tissue damage. The authors present case of 43-year-old female with large and persistent facial wound exposing the left malar bone remained unresponsive multiple medical interventions. Imaging revealed 4×3x4 cm defect extending into intraoral cavity. Despite surgical debridement reconstruction, dehiscence persisted until psychiatric evaluation confirmed excoriation disorder. Treatment included...

Abstract Background The extracellular matrix isolated from adipose tissue, known as acellular (AAM), represents a novel biomaterial. AAM functions scaffold that not only supports stem cell proliferation and differentiation but also induces adipogenesis angiogenesis. This study aims to investigate the volumetric effects microenvironmental changes associated with injectable in comparison conventional fat grafting. Methods was manufactured fresh human abdominoplasty using mechanically modified...

Abstract Background Indocyanine green angiography (ICG-A) is a useful tool for evaluating mastectomy skin flap (MSF) perfusion during breast reconstruction. However, standardized protocol interpreting and applying MSF after has not been established yet. The purpose of this study to establish criteria assessing in immediate implant-based prepectoral reconstruction while correlating ICG-A findings with postoperative outcomes Methods This prospective observational was conducted at single...

Horse spleen ferritin (HoSF) containing 800−1500 cobalt or 250−1200 manganese atoms as Co(O)OH and Mn(O)OH mineral cores within the HoSF interior (Co−HoSF Mn−HoSF) was synthesized, chemical reactivity, kinetics of reduction, reduction potentials were measured. Microcoulometric M(O)OH core (M = Co Mn) rapid quantitative with a stoichiometry 1.05 ± 0.10 e/M forming stable M(OH)2 core. At pH 9.0, ascorbic acid (AH2), two-electron reductant, effectively reduced cores; however, reaction...

Purpose: The aim of this prospective study was to develop a virtual reality simulator (VRS) for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trials and establish its effectiveness. Methods: We developed VRS SCS training by integrating patient imaging data analytics, creating artificial X-ray images, using spatial alignment techniques technologies. created physician with considerable experience in performing SCS, can simulate the feeling procedure environment. efficacy assessed cohort 20 novice trainees....

Azotobacter vinelandii bacterioferritin (AvBF) containing 800−1500 Co or Mn atoms as Co(III) and Mn(III) oxyhydroxide cores (Co-AvBF, Mn-AvBF) was synthesized by the same procedure used previously for horse spleen ferritin (HoSF). The kinetics of reduction Co-AvBF Mn-AvBF ascorbic acid are first-order in each reactant. rate constant (8.52 M-1 min-1) is ∼12 times larger than that (0.72 min-1), which consistent with a previous observation Mn-HoSF reduced ∼10-fold faster Co-HoSF [Zhang, B. et...

Sinonasal intestinal-type adenocarcinoma is a rare neoplasm which can be diagnosed by pathologic report. Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, and rhinorrhea are common symptoms, but presenting with benign-looking palpable mass also possible. This report of our experience in diagnosing treating sinonasal low grade adenocarcinoma. A 63-year-old man initially presented rapidly growing the glabella region for 4 months. malignancy sinus origin was suspected on imaging studies. We performed further...

Abstract Background We previously showed comparable volume effects of injections acellular adipose matrix (AAM), an tissue-derived extracellular matrix, and conventional fat grafting in a murine model. Thus, AAM could be novel allogenic injectable product. However, its retention rate poses concern, as repeated may required some cases. This study investigated the biological properties therapeutic value stored compared them with those fresh AAM, Methods was manufactured from human...

Background It remains unknown whether perfusion mapping using the SPY system can predict mastectomy skin flap necrosis in each type of breast surgery. We analyzed intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) angiography images cancer patients who underwent nipple-sparing (NSM) with implant-based reconstruction, and evaluated nipple-areolar complex (NAC) Elite to NAC a single quantitative value. Methods nipple 30 from October 2016 November 2018. After NSM, ICG injection were performed characterize...

Objective: This hospital has operated the pediatric emergency room from 2011 as being appointed for 'the model construction project' by government.Thus, author attempted to evaluate effect of crowding comparing length stay before and after introduction room.Methods: study compared analyzed according age, time distribution, injury/non-injury, in-patient/returning home young patients under 15 years operating between January December 2010 2011, respectively.The adult in same period was also...

BACKGROUND: Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) require functional fitness to perform daily activities safely and independently. We recently reported that exercise improves in patients PD. However, it is still not clear if PDrelated factors affect this improvement. PURPOSE: To define predictors among PD-related for improvements on METHODS: Forty (age: 62.60±8.01 yrs; mini-mental state exam (MMSE): 26.98±2.21 score; Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y): 2.5±0.38 stage) participated study. determine fitness,...

The purpose of this study were to examine the influence intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy university students who major in Taekwondo on exercise adherence career maturity. In order achieve goal study, final sample as survey subject using quota sampling method wascollected from 331 located Seoul, Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, Daegu. was based precedent researches formed hypothesis model for research. Intrinsic included exogenous variables. Exercise maturity endogenous Measurement variables...

The focus of the present study is to develop a multilayer structure bioinorganic proteins for nanoscale energy storage units future NASA missions. concept bio- nanobattery as unit based on ferritin, an iron protein that naturally exists in most biological systems. Biomineralization allows ferritins reconstitute their core with various metallic cores. redox potential each half cell bio-nanobattery determines final difference complete cell. A spin self- assembly (SA) method was used fabricate...