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Cureus
January 2025
Research and Development, Encoll Corporation, Fremont, USA.
The increased cost and morbidity associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) place a substantial strain on the entire global healthcare system. In this trial, 24 subjects with a chronic DFU, Wagner grade 1 (University of Texas grade 1A), were treated with Standard of Care (SOC) therapy and randomized, one-half to receive advanced high-purity Type-I collagen-based skin substitute (HPTC; manufactured by Encoll Corp., Fremont, CA, USA), and the other half to receive a dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) or viable cryopreserved human placental membrane (vCHPM).
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January 2025
College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Treatment methods in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are foundational to their theoretical, methodological, formulaic, and pharmacological systems, significantly contributing to syndrome differentiation and therapy. The principle of "promoting urination to regulate bowel movements" is a common therapeutic approach in TCM. The core concept is "promoting the dispersion and drainage of water dampness, regulating urination to relieve diarrhea," yet its scientific underpinning remains unclear.
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August 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Sanseikai Kitano Hospital, Japan.
Unlabelled: Patient Background: A 75-year-old man had difficulty moving around at home because of loss of appetite and neglect of medication for several days. He was brought to the emergency room and admitted on the same day with a diagnosis of dehydration and diabetic ketoacidosis. He started physical therapy (PT), had frequent fainting and presyncope due to hypotension, and had difficulty leaving bed.
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February 2025
Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of healthcare professionals on the utility of sick day management plans for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in remote communities and collaboratively design a sick day management plan resource.
Design: This qualitative study utilised two phases of data collection: preliminary observational data and semi-structured interviews. The research design and analysis were guided by the normalisation process theory (NPT) framework, tailored for complex interventions in healthcare.
Int J Mol Sci
January 2025
College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150300, China.
The skin functions as the body's primary defense barrier; when compromised, it can lead to dehydration, infection, shock, or potentially life-threatening conditions. Miniature pigs exhibit skin characteristics and healing processes highly analogous to humans. Mesenchymal stem cells contribute to skin injury repair through a paracrine mechanism involving exosomes.
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