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Although blood mainly consists of a liquid called plasma, it also contains a number of other components including red cells, white cells, and platelets. Platelets circulate in the blood and play a crucial role in blood clotting. They also contain proteins called growth factors, which are needed to stimulate the healing of injuries.

Novel antibiotic-infused hydrogel kills bacteria and promotes cell growth

Hydrogels are popular for use in skin ailments and tissue engineering. These polymer-based biocompatible materials are useful for their abilities to retain water, deliver drugs into wounds, and biodegrade.

2 Apr 2024

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.

20 Mar 2024

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Researchers at the University of Auckland identify platelet factor 4 (PF4) in young blood as a key player in reversing age-related cognitive decline in mice. The study offers a promising avenue for treating dementia-related conditions and enhancing brain function in aging populations.

11 Oct 2023

UTHealth Houston medical student brings back key lessons from enriching experience with Houston Texans

After a rare view inside the world of professional sports and orthopedic medicine through a clinical rotation with the Houston Texans this summer, Analisa Narro, a fourth-year student with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, brought back key lessons from the enriching experience.

8 Sep 2023

Researchers draw attention to the traps in clinical studies on osteoarthritis

Recruiting osteoarthritis patients with a lot of pain to clinical studies, may give incorrect results if the researcher does account for the natural variation in pain that occurs.

26 Apr 2023

Long-term, COVID-19-related smell loss could be treated using injections of platelet-rich plasma

Early in the pandemic, when people with COVID-19 began reporting that they lost their sense of smell, Zara Patel, MD, figured as much. A professor of otolaryngology at Stanford Medicine, Patel has, for years, studied loss of smell as a symptom of viral infections.

19 Jan 2023

Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?

Researchers conducted a literature review to determine whether platelet-rich plasma therapy could help slow disease progression through lung regeneration in patients with chronic respiratory disease.

4 Jan 2023

Can prostaglandin E2 injection improve hair growth?

A new study demonstrated that prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) stimulates hair follicle growth.

9 Nov 2022

Investigating plasma signatures of platelet-derived proteins in acute pulmonary embolism

In a new study, researchers determined plasma signatures of proteins related to or derived from platelets in acute isolated pulmonary embolism (iPE) and deep vein thrombosis-associated PE (DVT-PE), compared to isolated DVT (iDVT).

17 Oct 2022

Clinical practice recommendations provide evidence-based clinical guidelines on the management of erectile dysfunction in Australia

New clinical guidelines from the USANZ and the AChSHM for the RACP could help manage erectile dysfunction better "amid saturation advertising of online men's health platforms."

20 Sep 2022

Scientists explore SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and platelet-activating factor

Researchers assessed the association between platelet-activating factor (PAF) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein.

25 Jul 2022

NYU Langone Health continues to broaden access to high-quality care with recent expansions

NYU Langone Health continues to broaden access to high-quality primary and specialty care with recent expansions on Long Island and in Brooklyn and southeast Florida.

28 Jun 2022

3D-printed PRP implant helps speed up wound healing, finds study

New research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences suggests that effective wound healing may be aided by replicating a crucial component of our blood.

30 Nov 2021

New treatment approaches offer hope to minimize hair thinning in middle-aged women

Hair loss in middle-aged females is common, affecting up to two-thirds of women after menopause. The exact reasons remain unclear, although evidence suggests a hormonal and genetic predisposition.

22 Sep 2021

Treatment with stem cell grafts promotes tendon healing in sheep

Tendon injuries in sheep that were treated with stem cell grafts achieved, in just two months, a diameter and hardness similar to the original healthy tendon, according to the results of a study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine.

16 Aug 2021

New book explores minimally invasive techniques and technology for sports medicine

A new book edited by Chad D. Lavender, M.D., an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, explores novel minimally invasive techniques and technology for treating sports medicine and orthopedic injuries.

7 Jun 2021

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Novel antibiotic-infused hydrogel kills bacteria and promotes cell growth

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

UTHealth Houston medical student brings back key lessons from enriching experience with Houston Texans

Researchers draw attention to the traps in clinical studies on osteoarthritis

Long-term, COVID-19-related smell loss could be treated using injections of platelet-rich plasma

Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?

Can prostaglandin E2 injection improve hair growth?

Investigating plasma signatures of platelet-derived proteins in acute pulmonary embolism

Clinical practice recommendations provide evidence-based clinical guidelines on the management of erectile dysfunction in Australia

Scientists explore SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and platelet-activating factor

NYU Langone Health continues to broaden access to high-quality care with recent expansions

3D-printed PRP implant helps speed up wound healing, finds study

New treatment approaches offer hope to minimize hair thinning in middle-aged women

Treatment with stem cell grafts promotes tendon healing in sheep

New book explores minimally invasive techniques and technology for sports medicine

Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players

The evolving role of platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic procedures

New approach shows promise for treating shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury

Researchers identify a gut microbe generated byproduct linked to cardiovascular disease

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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