Table of contents (Vol 11, No 8)
RESEARCH

Native human dermis versus human acellular dermal matrix: A comparison of biaxial mechanical properties
 

This study introduced a custom made 3D printed conversion device for a uniaxial testing machine, which allows for the equi-biaxial testing of human dermis and HADMs.

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By Mara Terzini, Alessandra Aldieri, Elisabetta M. Zanetti, Diana Massai, Alberto L. Audenino, Cristina Bignardi

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Clinical report about the effectiveness of andriol, tamoxifen, vitamin A and lecithin on low acrosome
 

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of andriol, tamoxifen, vitamin A and lecithin on low acrosome.

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By Song Bo, Sun Hongmei, Hou Zhenhui, Liu Qunlong, Qian Weiping

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Utility of 18-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the prediction of ventricular tachycardia and advanced conduction disease in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis
 

This study sought to determine the association of regional fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18FDG PET) patterns and the presence of ventricular tachycardia (VT) storm and conduction disease in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis.

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By Roy Chung, Wilson Tang, Richard Brunken, Gian Novaro, Daniel Culver, Patrick Tchou

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REVIEW

Intermittent fasting for cardiovascular disease risk factor reduction: A narrative review of current evidence
 

This review explores the effectiveness of the differing regimens of IF diets and provides a focus for future research.

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By Callan Gavaghan, Rohan Jayasinghe

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BRIEF REPORT

Implant related complications in patients operated on with expandable pedicle screws and technical solutions for revision surgery
 

This study highlights implant related complications associated with expandable pedicle screws application and to propose revision options in case of implant failure.

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By Andrey Bokov, Anatoliy Bulkin, Sergey Mlyavykh, Andrey Dydykin, Alexander Aleynik

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