Effect of amniotic fluid on hair follicle growth.

Human amniotic fluid stem cells (hAFSCs) have shown significant regenerative potential in treating hair loss, wound healing, and tissue repair. This study aims to evaluate the effects of human amniotic fluid (hAF) on hair follicle (HF) regeneration and immune system modulation. The hAF used was pooled, acellular, and gamma-irradiated to standardize its contents and enhance its stability.

The impact of an online support group on patients' awareness of pregnancy-and lactation-induced osteoporosis.

Background: Pregnancy and lactation-induced osteoporosis (PLO) is a serious and rare condition, which causes substantial physical and emotional distress. The rarity of PLO highlights the importance of alternative information sources such as online patient groups. This study aims to explore the experiences of PLO among members of a WhatsApp patient group and to analyze how participation in the group impacts members' knowledge about their condition, psychological well-being, and healthcare decisions.

Stellate Ganglion Block for Electrical Storm Associated With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a reversible condition characterized by apical ballooning of the left ventricle, primarily triggered by catecholamine discharge due to stress. Patients may present with symptoms similar to acute coronary syndrome or with refractory ventricular arrhythmias such as QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. We report a case of TCM with prolonged QT intervals and refractory ventricular arrhythmias, triggered by noncardiac systemic insult, that responded successfully to stellate ganglion block (SGB).

Biodegradation by Cancer Cells of Magnetite Nanoflowers with and without Encapsulation in PS--PAA Block Copolymer Micelles.

Magnetomicelles were produced by the self-assembly of magnetite iron oxide nanoflowers and the amphiphilic poly(styrene)--poly(acrylic acid) block copolymer to deliver a multifunctional theranostic agent. Their bioprocessing by cancer cells was investigated in a three-dimensional spheroid model over a 13-day period and compared with nonencapsulated magnetic nanoflowers. A degradation process was identified and monitored at various scales, exploiting different physicochemical fingerprints.

The frequency of superior cluneal nerve entrapment diagnosed with ultrasound-guided nerve block in patients with low back pain: A prospective, cross-sectional study.

Introduction: To determine the frequency of superior cluneal nerve entrapment (SCN-E) in patients who applied to our outpatient clinic with low back pain.

Methods: Two hundred patients with mechanical low back pain persisting more than 3 months were included in our study. All patients were evaluated with detailed clinical history and physical examination.