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- 7Mesenchymal stem cells
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Spring 2014
The intricate arrangement and composition of articular cartilage confer the structure its unique material and mechanical properties. Degeneration of articular cartilage, especially osteoarthritis, imposes great burden not only on the patients, but also on society. While there exist various...
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Fall 2011
Islet transplantation is promising treatment for certain patients with type 1 diabetes who experience recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia with unawareness. One opportunity to improve on islet transplant outcomes and potentially broaden the recipient population, is to reduce the early post...
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Evaluation of the Protection Induced by a Monotherapy of Anti-LFA-1 Monoclonal Antibody and Co-transplantation of Neonatal Porcine Islets with Sertoli Cells
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Two major barriers to islet transplantation are the need for an unlimited source of donor tissue and a safer method of immunosuppression. These may be overcome by xenotransplantation of neonatal porcine islets (NPI) along with combined co-transplantation of neonatal porcine Sertoli cells (SC)...
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Fall 2020
Surgical simulation is now an essential component of surgical education and is now accepted as a valid tool for improving the skills of surgeons. Ultimately, this result in better outcome and patient safety. To maximize the benefit of practicing in a surgical simulation environment, objective...
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Fall 2023
Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) is a novel method of organ preservation that has recently risen in prominence. NMP involves the maintenance of an organ outside the body to recreate its physiologic milieu, such as by providing oxygen and nutrients and maintaining temperature. We are only just...
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Fall 2018
Most existing work on confidence is based on surveys and questionnaire data, and approaches the topic from the perspective of a ‘confidence crisis’. Few studies have considered the phenomenon of confidence during surgical training in depth. The objectives of this study are to explore what...
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Spring 2018
Background- Crohn's disease (CD) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause inflammation throughout the alimentary tract. Many individuals diagnosed with CD ultimately require intestinal resection. Unfortunately, disease often recurs following surgery. The pathophysiology of the...