Histological and radiological evaluation of sintered and non-sintered deproteinized bovine bone substitute materials in sinus augmentation procedures. A prospective, randomized-controlled, clinical multicenter study.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to histologically and radiologically compare a sintered and a non-sintered bovine bone substitute material in sinus augmentation procedures.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-three patients were included in the clinically controlled randomized multicentre study resulting in a total of 44 treated sinuses. After lateral approach, sinuses were filled with either a sintered (SBM, Alpha Bio's Graft) or a non-sintered (NSBM, Bio Oss) deproteinized bovine bone substitute material.

Expression profiles for 14-3-3 zeta and CCL20 in pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis.

Background: Pancreatic cancer (PCA) has a dismal prognosis because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. The overall survival rate is <5% after five years. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is one of the most important risk factors for PCA.