PLATELET-RICH PLASMA LOADED NERVE GUIDANCE CONDUIT AS IMPLANTABLE BIOCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE REGENERATION

Platelet-rich plasma loaded nerve guidance conduit as implantable biocompatible materials for recurrent laryngeal nerve regeneration

Abstract Vocal cord paralysis caused by recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during thyroidectomy results in hoarseness, aspiration, and dyspnea.We evaluated the usefulness of nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) constructed from an asymmetric polycaprolactone (PCL)/Pluronic F127 porous membrane and filled with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for functional

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Aligning Organizational Elements in the Light of Strategic Reference Points and its Relationship with Organizational Performance

Different approaches are presented regarding how to react to the changing world.All these approaches are me meaningful if cover the Socks alignment principle in the organization as a fundamental and more important principle.Surveys and research on the successful organizations are indicative of considering alignment as a determinant axis in the orga

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Immune control of HIV-1 infection after therapy interruption: immediate versus deferred antiretroviral therapy

Abstract Background The optimal stage for initiating EXPRESS TONES ASH antiretroviral therapies in HIV-1 bearing patients is still a matter of debate.Methods We present computer simulations of HIV-1 infection aimed at identifying the pro et contra of immediate as compared to deferred Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART).Results Our simulati

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