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Wound Repair Regen
January 2025
Department of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Bacterial colonisation in hypertrophic scars (HSs) has been reported, yet the precise mechanism of their contribution to scar formation remains elusive. To address this, we examined HS and normal skin (NS) tissues through Gram staining and immunofluorescence. We co-cultured fibroblasts with heat-inactivated Staphylococcus aureus (S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Simulation has become an integral part of healthcare education. Studies demonstrate rapid knowledge and skill acquisition with the use of simulation and rapid knowledge degradation if it is not further reinforced. Effect of simulation on metacognitive processes, or the ability to understand one's own knowledge, is not well-investigated yet.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBurns Trauma
January 2025
Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care-Research Centre, Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia.
Septic shock is a significant challenge in the management of patients with burns and traumatic injuries when complicated by infection, necessitating prompt and effective haemodynamic support. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current strategies for vasopressor and fluid management in septic shock, with the aim to optimize patient outcomes. With regard to vasopressor management, we elaborate on the pharmacologic profiles and clinical applications of catecholamines, vasopressin derivatives, angiotensin II, and other vasoactive agents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeliyon
January 2025
Centre for Tropicalization (CENTROP), Defence Research Institute, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Nitrocellulose (NC)-based propellants have played a pivotal role in the development of energetic materials for both military and civilian applications. This review offers a comprehensive exploration of NC-based propellants, tracing their evolution from their historical origins as smokeless gunpowder to modern advancements. It discusses the chemical composition and classifications of NC propellants, along with continuous efforts to refine smokeless powder formulations through studies on smoke formation, residues, and additives.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealth Sci Rep
January 2025
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery Martin-Luther Hospital (Martin-Luther Krankenhaus) Berlin Germany.
Introduction: The aim of our prospective blinded clinical study was to examine a possible improvement and acceleration of epithelialization by treatment with low-energy extracorporeal shock waves on skin graft donor and recipient sites in patients with chronic wounds. In addition, several secondary parameters were investigated to evaluate the compatibility of the therapeutic method, its influence on infection occurrence and bacterial colonization.
Materials And Methods: A total of 35 patients were included in the study.
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