Considerations and recommendations for collaborative research networks in epidemiology: Lessons learned from the diabetes LEAD Network

Multi-site and multi-organizational teams are increasingly common in epidemiologic research; however, there is a lack of standards or best practices for achieving success in collaborative research networks in epidemiology.We summarize our experiences and lessons learned from the Diabetes Location, Environmental Attributes, and Disparities (LEAD) Ne

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Development of the Acellular Dermal Matrix and Experimental Substantiation of Its Use in the Anterior Abdominal Wall hernia Repair

Objective: To develop a biological implant that is an acellular dermal matrix (ADM), evaluate its use as a support material in tensionfree hernioplasty for ventral hernia, and compare it to that of the commercially available implant PermacolTM.Materials and methods: ADM was derived from the porcine dermis (Landrace breed) decellularized using deter

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Primary Juvenile Sjögren’s Syndrome in a 3-Year-Old Pediatric Female Patient: Diagnostic Role of Salivary Gland Ultrasonography: Case Report

Abdullah Jameel Aburiziza Pediatric Department, Faculty Eye Care of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Abdullah Jameel AburizizaPediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaTel +966 530530940Email [email protected]: Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic

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