Background: Keloid management can be difficult and frustrating, and the mechanisms
underlying keloid formation are only partially understood. Methods: Using original and current …

Background Surgeons in training are at high risk for needlestick injuries. The reporting of such
injuries is a critical step in initiating early prophylaxis or treatment. Methods We surveyed …

Background Frame-based stereotaxy has generally been considered the reference standard
for brain biopsies. However, frameless stereotaxy might expedite the efficiency of the …

Background Hearing impairment is prevalent among older adults and has been identified
as a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. We evaluated the association of …

This is a clinical review of current techniques in wound bed preparation found to be effective
in assisting the wound-healing process. The process begins with the identification of a …

This study examines the relationship between earnings management and characteristics of
corporate governance mechanism for a sample of Jordanian non-financial firms during the …

OBJECTIVE The available evidence suggests that the clinical benefits of extended resection
are limited for chemosensitive tumors, such as primary CNS lymphoma. Oligodendroglioma …

Background The optimal treatment of brain metastases recurring after radiosurgery (BMRS)
remains an area of active investigation. Stereotactic laser ablation (SLA, also known as laser …

Background: Nipple-sparing mastectomy remains controversial and its adoption has been
slow because of oncologic and surgical concerns. Methods: A retrospective study evaluated …

Fibroblast growth factor-binding protein (FGF-BP) 1 is a secreted protein that can bind
fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) 1 and 2. These FGFs are typically stored on heparan sulfate …