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Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Glycopeptide hydrogels are promising for tissue repair, drug delivery, and healing due to their multifunctional properties.
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The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
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