Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Various Incision Techniques in Breast Reconstruction: An Observational Cohort Study in China

November 2025 in “ Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology ”

Lingzi Wang, Yuhang Song, Huang Wen-qin, Songwei Guo, Xinhong Wu, Hongmei Zheng

Studysummary This study from China found that although traditional surgical techniques remain common, endoscopic-assisted surgery is linked with higher patient-reported satisfaction, suggesting its valuable potential for broader application in clinical settings. Factors like reduced bra cup size, surgical method, and implant placement influenced patient satisfaction.

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The study on breast reconstruction incision techniques in China reveals that traditional methods like radial incision and inferolateral inframammary fold incision remain common. However, endoscopic-assisted surgery is linked to higher patient-reported satisfaction, suggesting its potential for broader clinical use. Key factors affecting patient satisfaction include changes in bra cup size, the surgical approach used, and the implant plane.

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Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male and Female Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling

research Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male and Female Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling

June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

In this study, researchers found that topical treatment with adenosine improved hair growth and thickness by significantly increasing hair density and thickness after four months in vivo, with results comparable to minoxidil, potentially due to adenosine's anti-androgenic effects.