Autologous conditioned serum applications in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases: a narrative review.

Aim: Autologous conditioned serum has been studied as a treatment option in musculoskeletal disorders and resulted in varying outcomes. This study aims to pool the current data on this matter.

Materials & Methods: Major databases were searched for the topics, and after screening the results, the final 21 papers (level of evidence I or II) were included.

Effectiveness of intra-articular autologous-conditioned serum injection in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis study.

Aim: Knee osteoarthritis is a common disabling disorder, with no curative treatment. This study aims to assess autologous conditioned serum effectiveness in its treatment.

Materials & Methods: Following a systematic search (2000-2020) on major databases and screening and filtering processes, eight articles were included in the final analyses.

Beliefs, attitude, and knowledge of the Iranian physiatrists towards neuromusculoskeletal ultrasound and common barriers in its application.

Background: Regarding the increasing application of neuromusculoskeletal sonography among medical specialties, specifically physiatrists, this study aims to assess the knowledge and skill level of these specialists in neuromusculoskeletal sonography in Iran.

Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed in 2018. The utilized questionnaire developed based on previous studies in collaboration with 6 university lecturers of Shaheed Beheshti, Iran, and Tabriz medical universities and a physiatrist from Hacettepe University (Turkey); it included questions entailing demographic data, knowledge, and performance levels.

A patient with cystic lymphangioma in pancreas.

Cystic lymphangioma of the pancreas is extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of pancreatic tumors. Though congenital, it can affect all age groups. Cystic lympangioma occurs more frequently in females.