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Open AccessThe long-term intercorrelation between post-burn pain, anxiety, and depression: a post hoc analysis of the “RE-ENERGIZE” double-blind, randomized, multicenter placebo-controlled trial
Despite the growing prevalence of burn survivors, a gap persists in our understanding of the correlation between acute burn trauma and the long-term impact on psychosocial health. This study set out to investi...
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Open AccessHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a potential therapeutic target for the Wnt signaling pathway
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck region accounts for 3% of all tumors worldwide. The incidence is higher in men, with most carcinomas found in the oral cavity. At the point of initial diagnos...
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Wnt ligand expression in malignant melanoma: new insights
Cutaneous melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer and shows an increasing incidence. Survival rates of melanomas without metastases are high, but once metastases develop, mortality rates rise significantly. The ...
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Open AccessThe physiologic responses to a fluid bolus administration in old and young healthy adults
Organ function is known to decline with age. Optimizing cardiac, pulmonary and renal function in older adults has led to significant improvements in perioperative care. However, when substantial blood loss and...
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Wnt signaling and Hedgehog expression in basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer worldwide, and its incidence is increasing due to the aging population and the cumulative effects of widespread sun exposure. The Wnt gene family is in...
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Open AccessInfluence of Body Mass Index and Gender on Stigmatization of Obesity
Stigmatization and discrimination of people with obesity due to their weight are a common problem that may lead to additional weight gain. This study evaluated the influence of different parameters on the stig...
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Unplanned 30-day readmission rates after plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Identifying risk factors for unplanned hospital readmission is beneficial in terms of costs and utilization of resources. This systematic review aimed to identify and compare the rates and common reasons for r...
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Video Teaching Leads to Improved Attitudes Towards Obesity—a Randomized Study with 949 Participants
Obesity is a rising social and economic burden. Patients with obesity often suffer from stigmatization and discrimination. Underrecognition of obesity as a disease could be a contributing factor. The present s...
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Pig Model to Test Tissue-Engineered Skin
Tissue engineering of skin is a field with high research activities and major importance for wound healing, especially following burn injuries. Animal models enable to test tissue-engineered skin as well as di...
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Bone Repair and Regeneration Are Regulated by the Wnt Signaling Pathway
The Wnt signaling pathway is central to a large number of diverse cellular processes during embryological development, including those involved in the formation of bone and cartilage. Wnt signaling continues t...
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Skin Substitutes for Burn Wounds
Progress in the care of severely burned patients has been achieved over the past decade and led to significantly decreased morbidity and mortality. The authors discuss burn wound care, skin substitutes, tempor...
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Bariatric Surgery as an Efficient Treatment for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Prospective Study with 1-Year Follow-up
Bariatric surgery gains attention as a potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The present study aimed to evaluate improvement of NAFLD after the two most common bariatric procedures...
