The perception of plastic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic-an analysis of online search patterns on a medical information platform.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted global life and transitioned economies and societal perceptions of life as we knew it. Professional and social life mostly ground to a nadir during the first lockdown in Europe in March. As a consequence, measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus were established in medical facilities also and elective plastic surgery procedures were temporarily suspended in our clinic and others.

The Use of Acellular Fish Skin Grafts in Burn Wound Management-A Systematic Review.

Burn wound healing and management continues to be a major challenge for patients and health care providers resulting in a considerable socio-economic burden. Recent advances in the development of applicable xenografts as an alternative to split-thickness skin grafts have allowed for the development of acellular fish skin. Acellular fish skin acts as a skin substitute, reducing inflammatory responses and advancing proinflammatory cytokines that promote wound healing.

Epidemiology of burn injury and the ideal dressing in global burn care - Regional differences explored.

Purpose: Burn injuries are to this day a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially within low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the etiology of burn injury and epidemiologic- and hospital-specific factors associated with burns is vital for allotting resources for prevention and treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop a profile of epidemiological differences in burn care and the ideal burn dressing among the different continents based on a global online survey.

In Vivo Models for Hypertrophic Scars-A Systematic Review.

Hypertrophic scars following surgeries or burns present a serious concern for many patients because these scars not only lead to an aesthetical but also to a functional and psychological burden. Treatment of hypertrophic scars is challenging because despite various treatment options, a low level of evidence hinders preference of any specific treatment plan. To properly identify new therapeutic approaches, the use of in vivo models remains indispensable.

The successful use of polylactide wound dressings for chronic lower leg wounds: A retrospective analysis.

Chronic wounds are a challenging medical entity for patients, medical professionals and healthcare systems. Frequently, patients present themselves to wound specialists after months or even years of unsuccessful treatment. Recent developments have resulted in a multitude of different advanced wound dressings created to treat complex, chronic wounds, one of which is the polylactide dressing Suprathel.

Investigating tolerance of uncertainty, COVID-19 concern, and compliance with recommended behavior in four countries: The moderating role of mindfulness, trust in scientists, and power distance.

Consumers' compliance with recommended behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic helps contain the spread of the virus and positively impacts marketplace outcomes. This study investigates the effect of consumers' tolerance of uncertainty on COVID-19 concern, compliance with recommended behavior, and panic buying intentions, across four countries (Germany and USA with a low power distance index; India and The Philippines with a high power distance index;  = 1272). We test the moderating role of power distance, mindfulness, and trust in scientists, among these relationships.

Chronic effects of shift work on cognition: findings from the VISAT longitudinal study.

Objectives: Shift work, like chronic jet lag, is known to disrupt workers' normal circadian rhythms and social life, and to be associated with increased health problems (eg, ulcers, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, breast cancer, reproductive difficulties) and with acute effects on safety and productivity. However, very little is known about the long-term consequences of shift work on cognitive abilities. The aim of this study was to assess the chronicity and reversibility of the effects of shift work on cognition.