ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Differences between Genders - A Single Center Retrospective Analysis.

Background: Although outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have improved, women show higher mortality.

Objectives: To assess gender differences in presentation, management and in-hospital mortality, at 30-days, 6-months and 1-year after STEMI.

Methods: We retrospectively collected data from 809 consecutive patients treated with primary PCI and compared the females versus males at the local intervention cardiology database.

Induction of neurite outgrowth in 3D hydrogel-based environments.

The ability of peripheral nervous system (PNS) axons to regenerate and re-innervate their targets after an injury has been widely recognized. However, despite the considerable advances made in microsurgical techniques, complete functional recovery is rarely achieved, especially for severe peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs). Therefore, alternative therapies that can successfully repair peripheral nerves are still essential.