Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in meniscal repair surgery: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: This study's primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) administration for meniscal injuries treated with meniscal repair procedures (sutures), using radiologic measures and clinical scales. The secondary objective was to identify potential bias-inducing elements in the analyzed studies.

Methods: In December 2023, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Scopus for randomized controlled trials.

Historical Drugs in Transylvania: Disclosing the Composition of Ointments from the "History of Pharmacy Collection" in Cluj-Napoca Through a Multi-Analytical Approach.

The National Museum of Transylvanian History in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, features a History of Pharmacy Collection that documents the evolution of pharmacies in the region since the 16th century. Within the "Pharmatrans" project (2021-2023), we investigated the chemical composition of ointments from fourteen historical pharmaceutical containers dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Most samples were from an aristocratic traveling medicine chest, a key artifact in the collection.

Wood Distillate Interactions with Urea in Soil: A First Step to Developing a Slow-Release Next-Generation Fertilizer.

We tested the ability of wood distillate (WD) to interact with urea in agricultural soil. WD is a sustainable material that has been addressed as a promising alternative to synthetic soil corroborants. However, there is little information about the effect of WD on the nitrogen cycle.

Increased risk of arrhythmias, heart failure, and thrombosis in SARS-CoV-2 positive individuals persists at one year post-infection.

Risk of cardiovascular events is increased after COVID-19. However, information on cardiovascular risk trends after COVID-19 infection is lacking and estimates by sex are inconsistent. Our aim was to examine cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in a large cohort (164,346 participants) of SARS-CoV-2 positive individuals compared to non-positive individuals, stratified by sex.

Measuring Cardiorespiratory Fitness without Exercise Testing: The Development and Validation of a New Tool for Spanish Adults.

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an important component of overall physical fitness and is associated with numerous health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. However, direct measurement of CRF is time-consuming and therefore not feasible for screening purposes. A maximal treadmill exercise test with the Bruce protocol was performed to estimate VO in 1047 Spanish men and women aged 17 to 62 years.