Abstract Background This study assessed lay perceptions of issues related to predictive genetic testing for multifactorial diseases.These perceived issues may differ from the "classic" issues, e.g.autonomy, discrimination, and psychological harm that are considered important in predictive testing for monogenic disorders.In this study, type 2 diabet
Background: Seroma is a strange gathering of serous fluid within the dead space of post-mastectomy skin flaps and axilla, or after breast-conserving surgery [BCS].Seroma is one of the most commonly reported early post-operative problems following breast cancer [BC] surgery.According to Wellenss several studies, after a modified radical mastectomy [
A method of using the electric charge in a capacitor was applied for the manufacture of thermocouple micro-joints.The motivation for the study was the need to produce a stable welded connection without affecting the geometry of the substrate, which was a thin sheet of Inconel 625 alloy (UNS designation N06625).Within the framework of the research w
Background & Aims: HBV-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF) is a severe acute liver injury secondary to HBV-related chronic liver disease (with or without cirrhosis) and is characterized by a high short-term mortality rate.Presently, there is a paucity of experimental models that specifically focus on HBV-ACLF based on chronic hepa