This study examined 758 deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps for breast reconstruction,
with respect to risk factors and associated complications. Risk factors that demonstrated …

Fujino was the first to introduce gluteal tissue as a free flap for breast reconstruction. The
use of the musculocutaneous flap from the buttock in breast reconstruction has been …

Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy can reduce the incidence of breast cancer by 87 to 93%
in high-risk individuals and is an appealing option for many patients if reconstruction can be …

WNT/β-catenin signaling has an established role in nephron formation during kidney
development. Yet, the role of β-catenin during ureteric morphogenesis in vivo is undefined. We …

Purpose Strong leadership in primary care is necessary to coordinate an effective pandemic
response; however, descriptions of leadership roles for family physicians are absent from …

Background Prior to the pandemic, Canada lagged behind other Organisation for Economic
Cooperation and Development countries in the uptake of virtual care. The onset of COVID-19…

Introduction Given the recurrent risk of respiratory illness-based pandemics, and the
important roles family physicians play during public health emergencies, the development of …

Family physicians play important roles throughout all stages of a pandemic response; however,
actionable descriptions outlining these roles are absent from current pandemic plans. …

Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) controls cell differentiation and morphogenesis in many tissues
andspecies. The mammalian kidney is a paradigm for studying epithelial-mesenchymal …

Background As the first point of contact in health care, primary care providers play an integral
role in pandemic response. Despite this, primary care has been overlooked in previous …