Surgical Specialties (Canada)

Could foods from the Mediterranean diet act as a DNA-protective tool against the mutagenic and genotoxic effects of urban fine air particulate matter (PM0.5)? An exploratory investigation on bacteria and human cell lines

Fine particulate matter (PM 0.5 ) is an emerging public health concern due to its ability to penetrate deeply into tissues and induce oxidative stress–mediated damage, contributing to the development of chronic diseases. Despite increasing exposure in urban environments, its biol...

Healing Following Endoscopic Reconstruction of the Anterior Skull Base in Patients With Sinonasal Malignancies

ABSTRACT Background Healing dynamics after anterior skull base (ASB) reconstruction following transnasal endoscopic surgery (TES) for sinonasal malignancies remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to describe the postoperative healing process, quantify time to healing, iden...