In Vivo Biocompatibility of sp. PCC 7002-Integrated Scaffolds for Skin Regeneration.

Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, are prevalent in freshwater systems and have gained interest for their potential in medical applications, particularly in skin regeneration. Among these, sp. strain PCC 7002 stands out because of its rapid proliferation and capacity to be genetically modified to produce growth factors.

The impact of age on outcomes after breast reduction surgery - A multi-institutional data analysis of 40,958 cases.

Background: Reduction mammoplasty is popular among people of various age groups, yet the impact of age on postoperative outcomes remains debated.

Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (2008-2021) was queried to identify adult female patients who underwent reduction mammoplasty. Patients were categorized into 10-year age brackets (i.

In-depth analysis of ChatGPT's performance based on specific signaling words and phrases in the question stem of 2377 USMLE step 1 style questions.

ChatGPT has garnered attention as a multifaceted AI chatbot with potential applications in medicine. Despite intriguing preliminary findings in areas such as clinical management and patient education, there remains a substantial knowledge gap in comprehensively understanding the chances and limitations of ChatGPT's capabilities, especially in medical test-taking and education. A total of n = 2,729 USMLE Step 1 practice questions were extracted from the Amboss question bank.

Biocompatibility of sp. PCC 7002 with Human Dermal Cells In Vitro.

Being the green gold of the future, cyanobacteria have recently attracted considerable interest worldwide. This study investigates the adaptability and biocompatibility of the cyanobacterial strain sp. PCC 7002 with human dermal cells, focusing on its potential application in biomedical contexts.