Getting Into One's Skin: The History of Skin Autografting.

Surgeons who treat and manage complex wounds rely on many techniques and modalities to properly close their wounds. In modern times, the concept of the reconstructive ladder helps practitioners make decisions on which method to employ to create the best result. Skin autografting is a part of that algorithm, but few know of the arduous history of this field.

From Palm Leaves to Thermoplastic Polyurethanes-The History of Vascular Catheter Development and Use.

Vascular catheterization procedures are performed on millions of patients in the United States annually. Diagnostic and therapeutic, these procedures allow for the detection and treatment of diseased vessels. The use of catheters, however, is no new phenomenon.