Miscellaneous Articles
A combination of articles written by experts in their field.
Authors: Peter AM Everts, Marco Warbout, Diana de Veth, Merel Cirkel, Nicole E Spruijt & Jaap Buth
Journal Name: International Wound Journal ISSN 1742-4801
Accepted Date: 2017
Introduction: Chronic wounds are a burden to patients and the health care system. In 2009, it was estimated that approximately 1–1⋅5% of the population in the industrialised world have a wound and that 2–4% of the total health care expenditure in Europe is spent on wound management (1). As the population and costs of health care have increased worldwide, chronic wound prevalence and money spent on wound care has undoubtedly increased as well.
Authors: Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D., and Bert R. Mandelbaum, M.D., D.H.L. (hon.)
Journal Name: Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group
Accepted Date: January 26, 2018
Abstract: Biological-based therapies for cartilage pathology have gained considerable recognition in the last few decades due to their potential benefits including their minimal invasiveness, capacity for unprecedented healing, and potential for rapid recovery.
Authors: Metin Gorgu • Ali Gokkaya • Ali Dogan
Journal Name: Springer Nature and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2019
Accepted Date: 3 November 2019
Abstract Background and Aim Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has long been used in skin rejuvenation and hair loss treatment. Some patients require multiple intradermal injections into the face and scalp, and the way in which these patients process and experience pain differs, depending on the patient.