The repair of diabetic wound still encounters huge challenges, such as disordered inflammatory regulation and impaired neovascularization. Here, a pH/ROS/glucose responsive and photothermal hydrogel is developed for diabetic wound healing. The hydrogel is formed through cross-linkage between phenylboronic acid-modified carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS-PBA) and oxide dextran (OXD), utilizing Schiff base and phenylboronate ester bonds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To identify and describe differences in demographics, injury characteristics, and outcomes between rural and urban patients suffering brain injury.
Data Sources: CINAHL, Emcare, MEDLINE, and Scopus.
Review Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing epidemiology and outcomes of rural and urban brain trauma was conducted in accordance with PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines.
Store-and-forward teledermatology (SAFT) has become increasingly popular as a means to increase access to specialist care and address healthcare disparities such as those experienced by rural communities. A contemporary systematic overview of the Australian SAFT services and outcomes for all dermatological conditions is missing. This scoping review provides an overview of Australian SAFT models.
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