Introduction. Surgical repair of the facial nerve trunk (FNT) after iatrogenic injures, trauma or tumor removal is one of the primary goals in head and neck surgery. As grafts for facial nerve repair in large nerve defects ...

Introduction. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common microvascular complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and a major cause of visual impairment and blindness in adults. Its pathogenesis involves complex ...

Introduction: Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is widely applied in facial rejuvenation due to its biocompatibility and capacity to restore age-related volume loss. Although patient satisfaction remains high, long-term ...

Background. Neural stem cells (NSCs) are multipotent progenitor cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into the principal cellular components of the central nervous system, including neurons, astrocytes, and ...

Introduction: The growing shortage of donor kidneys has led to the increased utilization of older deceased donors. Age-related structural changes in the renal parenchyma may reduce graft longevity, raising clinical ...

Introduction. Glioma represents one of the most aggressive forms of primary tumors of the central nervous system, characterized by rapid proliferation, high invasiveness, and resistance to conventional therapies. The C6 ...

Introduction: Implant supported restorations for partially edentulous patients are a well-accepted and predictable treatment modality. Provisional restorations may be used at the time of implant placement or after an ...

Introduction. Sialoliths are intraductal or intraparenchymal calculi of the large salivary glands. They consist of organic and inorganic mater, with a nucleus and plastic peripheral structures. The sialoliths predominantly ...

Introduction. Transplantation is a vital treatment for organ failure, degenerative diseases and severe tissue injuries. Challenge being, the poor function, survival of transplanted cells caused by oxidative stress. During ...

Background. In disease conditions, the goal of therapeutic targeting of the angiogenic process is to normalize vasculature in target tissues by enhancing angiogenesis, where reduced vascularity and blood flow occur, such ...