Heart Bypass Better Than Stents, Study Says
Bypass surgery remains the best option for heart patients with more than one clogged artery, according to the first big study to compare bypass with drug-coated stents.
Improved Treatment of Mandibular Odontogenic Cysts With Platelet-Rich Gel
By concentrating platelets, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with higher levels of growth factors can be obtained, which might stimulate healing processes. After platelet degranulation, massive release of growth factors and active substances occurs and gelatinous matrix-platelet-rich gel (PRG) is formed.
Use of Platelet Gel With Connective Tissue Grafts for Root Coverage: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
The aim of the present study was to compare connective tissue graft (CTG)+PRP with CTG alone in the treatment of gingival recession.
A 22-Year Experience in Global Transport Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a 22-year experience from the only facility providing global transport ECMO.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Enhances the Initial Mobilization of Circulation-Derived Cells for Tendon Healing
In this study, we injected platelet-rich plasma (PRP) containing various kinds of growth factors into the wounded area of the patellar tendon, and compared the effects on activation of circulation-derived cells and enhancement of tendon healing with a control group (no PRP injection).
Inflammatory and Hemostatic Activation in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Off-pump surgery may place patients at higher risk of postoperative hypercoagulability because of normal platelet function, intraoperative thrombin generation, less fibrinolytic activity, and lack of vascular protection.
Results of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of the Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery in 143 Patients and Comparison of 30-Day Mortality to Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) is controversial.
Early Experience and Results of Bone Graft Enriched With Autologous Platelet Gel for Recalcitrant Nonunions of Lower Extremity
The goal of this study was to assess the feasibility and outcome of surgical treatment in recalcitrant nonunions of a lower extremity with bone graft enriched with autologous platelet gel (APG).
Cerebral Air Emboli Differentially Alter Outcome After Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats Compared With Normal Circulation
This study was designed to investigate the effect of escalating volumes of CAE on survival and neurologic and histologic outcomes. In addition, the effect of xenon administration during CAE on these outcomes was determined.
Reference values for Kaolin-Activated Thromboelastography in Healthy Children
In this study, we established reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in healthy children, to facilitate accurate interpretation of pediatric TEG results.
Extracorporeal Circulation Activates Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Erythrocytes
We hypothesized that eNOS in circulating red blood cells might be activated during extracorporeal circulation and thus contribute to hypotension through vasodilation upon NO release.
Periodontal Tissue Regeneration with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
In this study, we sought to determine whether adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) can promote periodontal tissue regeneration as well. ASCs were isolated from a Wistar rat, passaged twice, mixed with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) obtained from inbred rats, and implanted into the periodontal tissue defect that had been generated in the test rats.