Injectable Microporous Annealed Crescent-Shaped (MAC) Particle Hydrogel Scaffold for Enhanced Cell Infiltration.

Hydrogels are widely used for tissue engineering applications to support cellular growth, yet the tightly woven structure often restricts cell infiltration and expansion. Consequently, granular hydrogels with microporous architectures have emerged as a new class of biomaterial. Particularly, the development of microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogel scaffolds has shown improved stability and integration with host tissue.

A Telephone and Mail Outreach Program Successfully Increases Uptake of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Society guidelines recommend surveillance with abdominal ultrasound with or without serum alpha-fetoprotein every 6 months for adults at increased risk of developing HCC. However, adherence is often suboptimal.

Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus: A Review of Clinical Guidelines.

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Natriuretic Peptide Receptor 2 Locus Contributes to Carotid Remodeling.

Background Carotid artery intima/media thickness (IMT) is a hallmark trait associated with future cardiovascular events. The goal of this study was to map new genes that regulate carotid IMT by genome-wide association. Methods and Results We induced IMT by ligation procedure of the left carotid artery in 30 inbred mouse strains.