Attachment of Periodontal Fibroblasts to Barrier Membranes Coated With Platelet-Rich Plasma
This study evaluated the attachment of human periodontal ligament (HPDL) and human gingival (HG) fibroblasts onto commercially available barrier membranes coated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Growth Factor Delivery Methods in the Management of Sports Injuries:The State of Play
In recent years there have been rapid developments in the use of growth factors for accelerated healing of injury.
Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on Vascularization of Tissue-Engineered Bone
To study the effects of platelet rich plasma (PRP) on vascularization of tissue-engineered bone.
Antimicrobial Activity of Platelet-Leukocyte Gel Against Staphylococcus Aureus
This study investigated the antimicrobial activity of PLG against Staphylococcus aureus and the contribution of myeloperoxidase (MPO), present in leukocytes, in this process.
The Cardiotomy Trial: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Effect of Processing of Shed Blood During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Transfusion and Neurocognitive Function
We sought to evaluate the effects of cardiotomy blood processing on blood product use and neurocognitive functioning after cardiac surgery.
Inhibition of Neutrophil Activity Improves Cardiac Function After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The arterial in line application of the leukocyte inhibition module (LIM) in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) limits overshooting leukocyte activity during cardiac surgery.
Alveolar Ridge Preservation Prior to Implant Placement With Surgical-Grade Calcium Sulfate and Platelet-Rich plasma: A Pilot Study in a Canine Model
To evaluate the combination of surgical-grade calcium sulfate (SGCS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for alveolar ridge preservation prior to implant placement.
Influence of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Bone Regeneration: A Histomorphometric Study in Rabbit Calvaria
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether local application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) would induce bone regeneration in cranial defects on rabbits.
Continuous-Flow Cell Saver Reduces Cognitive Decline in Elderly Patients After Coronary Bypass Surgery
Processing of shed blood with cell saver before transfusion may limit cerebral microembolization and reduce cognitive decline after surgery.
Heparin, Protamine, Aminocaproic Acid, and Aprotinin: Old Problems, New Data
Dr. John Butterworth discussed problems and concerns associated with the use of heparin, protamine, Amicar, and aprotinin in cardiac surgery.
Cardioplegia and Diazoxide Modulate STAT3 Activation and DNA Binding
To investigate this hypothesis, we examined the effects of DSA and DSA+DZX cardioplegia on STAT1/3 phosphorylation and DNA binding in the in situ blood perfused pig heart model.
Systemic Inflammation After On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery: A One-Month Follow-Up
This study sought to assess inflammation activation in the follow-up (up to one month) of coronary bypass surgery performed both on- (CABG) and off-pump (OPCAB).