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View article: Immortality Reconsidered: Clinical Challenges at the Frontier of Plastic Surgery
Immortality Reconsidered: Clinical Challenges at the Frontier of Plastic Surgery Open
Background/Objectives: Immortality and anti-aging research is accelerating, with implications across medicine. This narrative review explores the biological principles, translational innovations, and ethical considerations at the intersect…
View article: Presence of Tissue Expanders Does Not Affect Radiotherapy Dose Distribution to Heart and Lungs: Erratum
Presence of Tissue Expanders Does Not Affect Radiotherapy Dose Distribution to Heart and Lungs: Erratum Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006819.].
View article: Chlorhexidine vs. Povidone for Skin Antisepsis in Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Chlorhexidine vs. Povidone for Skin Antisepsis in Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Open
Background/Objectives: Tissue expander (TE)-based breast reconstruction is a common procedure, but postoperative infection rates can reach up to 30%. The optimal skin antiseptic solution for minimizing these infections remains uncertain. T…
View article: Comparing Amniotic Membranes to Other Bioengineered Skin Substitutes in Wound Healing: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Comparing Amniotic Membranes to Other Bioengineered Skin Substitutes in Wound Healing: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Open
Background/Objectives: The amniotic membrane, which is widely available and inexpensive, has received recent attention for its potential applications in wound healing. This is the first study to use a large database to examine the efficacy…
View article: Opioid Prescription Disparities in Non-English Speaking Patients Following Most Common U.S. Aesthetic Surgeries
Opioid Prescription Disparities in Non-English Speaking Patients Following Most Common U.S. Aesthetic Surgeries Open
Goals/Purpose Post-operative pain management is a crucial aspect of recovery after aesthetic surgery. Effective pain control leads to quicker ambulation and return to work, and decreased rates of DVT/PE, chronic pain, and opioid dependence…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Cocoon Silk Derivatives for Biomedical Application: A Systematic Review
Mechanical Properties of Cocoon Silk Derivatives for Biomedical Application: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Despite cocoon silk’s well-known strength, biocompatibility, and hypoallergenic properties, its potential medical applications remain largely unexplored. This review, therefore, is of significance as it evaluates the mechanical…