Protective Effect of Curcumin on CA1 Region of Hippocampus in Rat Model of Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury:

Background: The brain is the most complex and vital organ of the human body. It requires 20-25 % of the total oxygen supply. Because of the limited oxygen and glucose reserves, brain tissue is sensitive to ischemic injury.

Effects of adhesion barrier gel on functional outcomes of patients with lumbar disc herniation surgery; A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is persistent pain and disability following lumbar laminectomy which is associated with decreased quality of life and disability and has been reported in up to 40% of the patients undergoing lumbar laminectomy. Several approaches have been introduced to reduce the rate of the FBSS. Among these, applying anti-adhesive barrier gels have been studied with interest with controversial results.