Combined application of virtual surgery and 3D printing technology in postoperative reconstruction of head and neck cancers

Abstract Background The complex anatomy of the head and neck creates a formidable challenge for surgical reconstruction.However, good functional reconstruction plays a vital role in the quality of life of patients undergoing head and neck surgery.Precision medical treatment in the field of head and neck surgery can greatly improve the prognosis of

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Multiple Sclerosis Associated Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study

Background: Hamadan Province is one of the high-risk regions in Iran for Multiple sclerosis (MS).A majority of the epidemiological studies conducted in Iran addressing MS are descriptive.This study was conducted to assess MS and its associated risk factors in Hamadan Province, the west of Iran.Methods: This case-control study compared 100 patients

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Assessing the use of blood microRNA expression patterns for predictive diagnosis of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs

BackgroundMyxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is a common, acquired, and progressive canine heart disease.The presence of heart murmur and current cardiac biomarkers are useful in MMVD cases but are not sufficiently discriminatory for staging an individual patient.ObjectivesThis study aimed to conduct a preliminary assessment of canine serum and

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