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Topical Dihydroartemisinin Improves Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice
This study sought to determine how topical DHA affects the healing of diabetic wounds and how it is related to markers of angiogenesis. We topically applied DHA to full-thickness cutaneous lesions in a streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mouse model. Under a fluorescence microscope, the pathological morphology of the wound skin was observed, together with the positive expression of platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Western blotting was used to determine the CD31 and VEGF protein expression levels. The mRNA expression was determined using qualitative real-t...
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - June 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Shanshan Shi Yanhong Gong Hailiang Hu Shuai Peng Ju Liu Source Type: research

Translation and validation of a Finnish version of the Facial Clinimetric Evaluation (FaCE) Scale
CONCLUSION: The FaCE scale was successfully translated and validated in Finnish with good validity and reliability. We also demonstrated statistically significant correlations between the generic HRQoL15D instrument and both the Sunnybrook and House-Brackmann physician-based grading scales. The FaCE scale is now ready for use in Finnish facial paralysis patients.PMID:37314314 | DOI:10.2340/jphs.v58.6533 (Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - June 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Arttu Mentula Mikko Uimonen Andrew Lindford Sinikka Suominen Jussi P Repo Tuija Yl ä-Kotola Source Type: research

Clinical effects of homodigital dorsal branch of the proper digital artery flap on repairing soft tissue defects of fingers
This study was to evaluate the clinical effects of HDBPDAF on repairing various soft tissue defects of fingers, including thumb and multi-fingers defects. A retrospective study was conducted in 40 patients with 44 finger defects treated with HDBPDAF from August of 2014 to December of 2021. The defects were located on fingertip and finger pulp (n = 28), finger pulp (n = 10), and dorsum of fingers (n = 6) with bone, tendon or nerve exposed. The average size of the flaps was 1.9 × 3.9 cm. Semmes Weinstein monofilament (SWM) test, Static two-point discrimination (2-PD), Total active motion (TAM) scores, the mean Disabilities ...
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - June 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Yong Zhang Jupu Zhou Jianzhong Qin Source Type: research

Long-term longitudinal follow-up of individuals with UCLP after Gothenburg twostage palate closure: surgical and speech outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Long-term, follow-up of individuals with UCLP after Gothenburg two-stage palate closure including closure of the soft palate closure at 6 months and hard palate at 3 years of age shows a safe surgical method and indicates less retracted oral articulation compared with hard palate closure at 8 years.PMID:37313779 | DOI:10.2340/jphs.v58.7317 (Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - June 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Hans Mark Jan Lilja Christina Havstam Source Type: research

Fresh human amniotic membrane wrapping promotes peripheral nerve regeneration in PGA-collagen tubes
CONCLUSION: This combined application highly promotes peripheral nerve regeneration and may be more useful than PGA-c alone.PMID:37219543 | DOI:10.2340/jphs.v58.6496 (Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - May 23, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Atsuhiko Iwao Hiroto Saijo Takafumi Nakayama Akihito Higashi Kazuya Kashiyama Norisato Mitsutake Katsumi Tanaka Source Type: research