Formation and characterization of polyelectrolyte complex synthesized by chitosan and carboxylic curdlan for 5-fluorouracil delivery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.09.004
Abstract: In this study, negatively charged carboxylic curdlan (Cc) bearing a β-1,3-polyglucuronic acid structure was employed to fabricate nanosized polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) with positively charged chitosan (CS) in aqueous solution as potential carriers for 5-fluorouracil (5Fu)… read more here.
Keywords: nanosized pecs; delivery; polyelectrolyte; carboxylic curdlan ... See more keywords
The impact of dexamethasone as a perineural additive to ropivacaine for PECS II blockade in patients undergoing unilateral radical mastectomy - A prospective, randomized, controlled and double-blinded trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110622
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE Dexamethasone is commonly used as an adjuvant to local anesthetics to prolong duration of peripheral nerve blocks with minimal side-effects. The present study investigates the efficacy of dexamethasone added to ropivacaine 0.2% as… read more here.
Keywords: ropivacaine; unilateral radical; pecs; radical mastectomy ... See more keywords
Not your usual parietal cell
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DOI: 10.1038/s41581-019-0141-8
Abstract: Credit: Lara Crow/Springer Nature Limited in the glomerulus, parietal epithelial cells (PeCs) are well known for their contribution, along with podocytes, to sclerotic lesions in primary focal and segmental glomerulonephritis (FsGs). Now, Kuppe, Moeller and… read more here.
Keywords: pecs ipecs; cuboidal pecs; mice; cell ... See more keywords
Bilateral PECS II Block is Associated with Decreased Opioid Consumption and Reduced Pain Scores for up to 24 hours After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum (Nuss Procedure): a Retrospective Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.06.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVE(S) Compared to the open surgical technique, the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE; Nuss procedure) is a thoracoscopic technique designed to minimize intraoperative tissue damage. It still causes severe postoperative pain due to… read more here.
Keywords: nuss procedure; pecs block; pecs; pain ... See more keywords
Assessing the efficacy of the S-PECS block in breast augmentation surgery - a randomised double-blind control trial.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010492
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Postoperative acute and chronic pain following breast surgery is a common complication which needs resolving to allow for improved patient outcomes. Previously thoracic epidurals and paravertebral blocks (PVB) have been the gold standard administered… read more here.
Keywords: pecs; surgery; breast augmentation; pecs block ... See more keywords
Development of Pectin-Type B Gelatin Polyelectrolyte Complex for Curcumin Delivery in Anticancer Therapy
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms19113625
Abstract: Curcumin has been proven to be a potent agent in colon cancer treatment. However, its hydrophobicity and low oral bioavailability hampered its clinical application. These limitations could be improved through appropriate formulations such as using… read more here.
Keywords: type gelatin; pecs; pectin type; curcumin ... See more keywords
Efficacy of type-I and type-II pectoral nerve blocks (PECS I and II) in patients undergoing mastectomy: a prospective randomised clinical trial
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DOI: 10.5114/ait.2022.121096
Abstract: Background The benefits of type I/II pectoral nerve blocks (PECS I/II), which can be dose dependent, have been examined in different studies. Nonetheless, few randomised trials have been performed in South America. The present randomised… read more here.
Keywords: nerve blocks; pecs; type pectoral; trial ... See more keywords