The increasing global prevalence of chronic wounds underscores the growing importance of developing effective animal models for their study. This review offers a critical evaluation of the strengths and limitations of rat models frequently employed in chronic wound research and proposes potential improvements. It explores these models in the context of key comorbidities, including diabetes, venous and arterial insufficiency, pressure-induced blood flow obstruction, and infections. Additionally, the review examines important wound factors including age, sex, smoking, and the impact of anesthetic and analgesic drugs, acknowledging their substantial effects on research outcomes. A thorough understanding of these variables is crucial for refining animal models and can provide valuable insights for future research endeavors.
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Chin Med
December 2024
School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 11 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Beijing, 100029, China.
Background: Liver fibrosis is a complex reparative process in response to chronic liver injuries, with limited effective therapeutic options available in clinical practice. During liver fibrosis, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) undergo phenotypic changes and also play a role in modulating cellular communications. Si-Wu-Tang (SWT), a traditional Chinese herbal remedy, has been extensively studied for its effectiveness in treating hematological, gynecological and hepatic diseases.
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December 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan-si, South Korea. Electronic address:
Background: This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiologic outcomes among grades according to the arthroscopic classification of chronic ATFL lesions after arthroscopic lateral ligament repair.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 135 patients with chronic lateral ankle instability who underwent arthroscopic lateral ligament repair at 3 institutions between 2018 and 2020. The patients were divided into four groups according to the arthroscopic classification of the ATFL remnants.
In Vivo
December 2024
Rheumatology/Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Background/aim: Hydrogen therapy has demonstrated potential as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory intervention, particularly in the management of chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and autoimmune conditions. This case report presents the possible therapeutic benefits of molecular hydrogen capsule treatment in enhancing renal function and alleviating chronic fatigue in an elderly female with coronary artery disease (CAD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) complicated by nephropathy, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of adjunctive hydrogen therapy in an elderly patient with multiple chronic comorbidities.
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December 2024
Hospital Particular do Algarve, Gambelas, Portugal.
Purpose: This study aims to illustrate the assessment and treatment strategies of acute and chronic deltoid ligament injuries, providing a treatment algorithm for each scenario.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 39 patients, who had either an acute deltoid ligament injury or suffered chronic deltoid ligament insufficiency. All patients were operated on between January 2016 and December 2022.
Laryngoscope
December 2024
Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Objective(s): To compare the incidence of acute and chronic complications of temporal bone fractures, and identify predictors for post-injury, audiometrically confirmed hearing loss.
Methods: Retrospective cohort analysis of patients with acute temporal bone fractures who underwent both in-hospital and outpatient follow-up Otolaryngology evaluation at an academic, tertiary-care institution from January 2002 to January 2023. Otologic outcomes were compared between initial and follow-up evaluations.
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