Publications by authors named "Alexander Konstantinow"
Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) is a widely used method in reconstructive surgery, but donor site wounds (DSWs) are often slow healing and painful. This prospective study evaluated the performance of a composite wound dressing containing collagen/oxidised regenerated cellulose in the treatment of medium-depth (0·4 mm) DSWs in 25 multi-morbid patients with chronic leg ulcers requiring STSG. The range of patients' ages was 44-84 years (mean 71·6 years) with DSW sizes ranging between 12 and 162 cm (mean 78 cm ).
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- The study focused on the impact of acupuncture on itch intensity in patients with atopic eczema, comparing it to a control group with no treatment.
- Results showed that patients receiving acupuncture reported a significant decrease in itch intensity and showed less activation of basophils (immune cells) after exposure to allergens like house dust mites and grass pollen.
- The findings suggest acupuncture may help alleviate symptoms of atopic eczema, indicating a need for more research to confirm these effects and understand the mechanisms involved.
The International Registry of Werner syndrome (www.wernersyndrome.org) has been providing molecular diagnosis of the Werner syndrome (WS) for the past decade.
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