Tissue loss, irrespective of etiology, often requires extensive reconstruction. In many instances, the need exceeds what current treatments and technologies modern medicine can offer. Tissue engineering has made immense strides within the past few decades due to advances in biologics, biomaterials, and manufacturing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To systematically review the risk of permanent disability related to road traffic injuries (RTIs) and to determine the implications for future research regarding permanent impairment following road traffic crashes.
Methods: We conducted this systematic review according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis statement. An extended search of the literature was carried out in 4 major electronic databases for scientific research papers published from January 1980 to February 2020.
Study Design: Systematic review.
Objectives: This systematic review evaluates all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) conducted on assessing the efficacy and safety of pharmacologic therapies for the treatment of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)-associated pain.
Methods: The PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane library online databases were searched from 1946 to May 2019 using specific search terms for SCI, pain, and RCTs meeting predetermined inclusion criteria.
The burn wound is one of the health problems in the world that affects physical and mental health. Today, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) have received medical attention for their accessibility and the ability to reproduce and repair. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of ADSCs on burn wound healing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: International economic sanctions (IES) influence a country's economic development and the overall welfare of a nation's population.
Methods: An electronic search of PubMed, Embase and Web of Science was conducted until July 31, 2019. Additionally, a list of references to related articles was reviewed.