Background:.Prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction is an alternative to subpectoral/dual-plane reconstruction.Methods:.This study examined outcomes of prepectoral reconstruction using a meta-analysis of data pooled with motovox scooter parts data from our previous review.Thirty studies were included.Results:.Explantation, seroma, and infec
Abstract Background Several inflammatory molecules participate in the immune response to malaria.Interleukin (IL)-18 is an inflammatory cytokine activated by NLRP3 inflammasomes.In clinical falciparum malaria, with and without HIV co-infection, data on IL-18 and in particular on its binding protein, IL-18bp, is scarce.Methods Clinical data and bloo
Sediments in the Guadalete River estuary were studied to determine the bioavailability of five common metals (Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb and Ni) in order to evaluate the toxicity of the sediment.Total sediment dry weight concentrations of heavy metals, simultaneously extracted metals (SEM) and acid volatile sulfides (AVS) were analyzed.Interstitial water crite
Abstract Left ventricular papillary muscles are small myocardial structures that play an important role in the functioning of mitral valve and left ventricle.Typically, there are two groups of papillary muscles, namely the anterolateral and the posteromedial groups.Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is a valuable imaging modality in the evalua