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Optical Surface Management System and BladderScan for Patient Setup During Radiotherapy of Postoperative Prostate Cancer. 用于前列腺癌术后放疗期间患者设置的光学表面管理系统和膀胱扫描系统
3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI: 10.1155/2024/3573796
Hao Chen,Yandong Liu,Songbin Qin,Guanghui Gan
{"title":"Optical Surface Management System and BladderScan for Patient Setup During Radiotherapy of Postoperative Prostate Cancer.","authors":"Hao Chen,Yandong Liu,Songbin Qin,Guanghui Gan","doi":"10.1155/2024/3573796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3573796","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The precision of postoperative prostate cancer radiotherapy is significantly influenced by setup errors and alterations in bladder morphology. Utilizing daily cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging allows for the correction of setup errors. However, this naturally leads to the question of the issue of peripheral dose and workload. Thus, a zero-dose, noninvasive technique to reproduce the bladder volume and improve patient setup accuracy was needed. Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate if the setup method by combining Optical Surface Management System (OSMS) and BladderScan can improve the accuracy of setup and accurately reproduce the bladder volume during radiotherapy of postoperative prostate cancer and to guide CTV-PTV margins for clinic. Method: The experimental group consisted of 15 postoperative prostate cancer patients who utilized a setup method that combined OSMS and BladderScan. This group recorded 103 setup errors, verified by CBCT. The control group comprised 25 patients, among whom 114 setup errors were recorded using the conventional setup method involving skin markers; additionally, patients in this group also exhibited spontaneous urinary suppression. The errors including lateral (Lat), longitudinal (Lng), vertical directions (Vrt), Pitch, Yaw, and Roll were analyzed between the two methods. The Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) and volume differences of the bladder between CBCT and planning CT were compared as the bladder concordance indicators. Results: The errors in the experimental group at Vrt, Lat, and Lng were 0.17 ± 0.12, 0.22 ± 0.17, and 0.18 ± 0.12 cm, and the control group were 0.25 ± 0.15, 0.31 ± 0.21, 0.34 ± 0.22 cm. The rotation errors of Pitch, Roll, and Yaw in the experimental group were 0.18 ± 0.12°, 0.11 ± 0.1°, and 0.18 ± 0.13°, and in the control group, they were 0.96 ± 0.89°, 1.01 ± 0.86°, and 1.02 ± 0.84°. The DSC and volume differences were 92.52 ± 1.65% and 39.99 ± 28.75 cm3 in the patients with BladderScan, and in the control group, they were 62.98 ± 22.33%, 273.89 ± 190.62 cm3. The P < 0.01 of the above performance indicators indicates that the difference is statistically significant. Conclusion: The accuracy of the setup method by combining OSMS and BladderScan was validated by CBCT in our study. The method in our study can improve the setup accuracy during radiotherapy of postoperative prostate cancer compared to the conventional setup method.","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"37 1","pages":"3573796"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142186863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Computed Tomography Findings of Patients Presenting With Headache: 4-Year Retrospective Two-Center Study in Central and Western Regions of Ghana. 头痛患者的计算机断层扫描结果:加纳中部和西部地区双中心 4 年回顾性研究》。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-09-02 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/1833140
Bashiru Babatunde Jimah, Benjamin Dabo Sarkodie, Asare Kwaku Offei, Ewurama Andam Idun, Dorothea Anim, Edmund Brakohiapa, Benard Ohene Botwe
{"title":"Computed Tomography Findings of Patients Presenting With Headache: 4-Year Retrospective Two-Center Study in Central and Western Regions of Ghana.","authors":"Bashiru Babatunde Jimah, Benjamin Dabo Sarkodie, Asare Kwaku Offei, Ewurama Andam Idun, Dorothea Anim, Edmund Brakohiapa, Benard Ohene Botwe","doi":"10.1155/2024/1833140","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/1833140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The radiographic assessment of the head is a crucial part of headache care. A computed tomography (CT) scan enables a more detailed analysis of the condition and more focused care. This study examined head CT scans to determine what kinds of anomalies were present in patients with headaches as their primary complaint. <b>Methods:</b> We evaluated 4 years' worth of CT scan data from head exams conducted at two diagnostic facilities in Ghana's western and central regions. We examined data on 477 patients with a headache as their primary complaint between January 2017 and December 2020. We employed chi-square and Fisher's exact tests (where applicable) to compare head CT diagnoses between age groups, gender, headache subtypes, and brain lesion subgroups. <b>Results:</b> There were 53.5% (<i>n</i> = 255) females and 46.5% (<i>n</i> = 222) males in the study. The average age of patients was 38.67 ± 17.23 years, with an annual rate of abnormal CT diagnoses ranging from 35.9% in 2017 to 45.4% in 2022. Abnormal head CT diagnoses are strongly correlated with age groups and patient gender (<i>p</i> = 0.011 and <i>p</i> = 0.009, respectively). Of the 202 patients, 15.3% and 24.3% were classified as intracranial lesions and extracranial lesions, respectively. Maxillary sinusitis affected nearly 60% of the patients, while tumors and hemorrhages affected 25.2% and 11.9%, respectively. <b>Conclusions:</b> A CT scan of the head is essential to detect abnormalities in nearly 50% of patients suffering from various degrees of headache. Sinusitis, brain tumors, and hemorrhage were common lesions detected. It is crucial to create local standard operating procedures to promote better utilization of this type of imaging service, particularly among patients who have been diagnosed with headaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1833140"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11383647/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142280150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Analysis of Spontaneously Reported Adverse Drug Events: Towards Developing Systems for Preventability. 分析自发报告的药品不良事件:开发可预防性系统。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/1906797
Courage Edem Ketor, Charles Kwaku Benneh, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Juliet Ama Anaglo, Adelaide Mensah, Samuel Owusu Somuah, Selorm Akakpo, Eric Woode
{"title":"Analysis of Spontaneously Reported Adverse Drug Events: Towards Developing Systems for Preventability.","authors":"Courage Edem Ketor, Charles Kwaku Benneh, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Juliet Ama Anaglo, Adelaide Mensah, Samuel Owusu Somuah, Selorm Akakpo, Eric Woode","doi":"10.1155/2024/1906797","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/1906797","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Analysing data on adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in health facilities is an essential step to help develop effective strategies to reduce their incidence. The objective was to analyse spontaneous ADR reports sent to the Ghanaian Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) by two reporting health facilities over 5 years. <b>Methods:</b> Data from duplicate spontaneous ADR reports sent to the FDA (Ghana) from 2014 to 2018 were extracted. The relationship between independent variables such as age, sex, and source of drugs and ADR outcomes was assessed with either chi-square or a Cramer's V test for association where appropriate. <b>Results:</b> Type A reactions (65.2%) were the most prevalent of the ADRs, followed by Type B (34.1%), with the majority (80%) of patients affected recovering fully. The majority of Type A reactions (54.1%) occurred in the clinic, while the majority of Type B reactions (43.5%) occurred in the hospital. The skin and central nervous system (CNS) were the most affected (70.8%) organs. A higher incidence of CNS and skin-related ADRs was recorded in patients older than 30 (RR = 1.28 (1.07-1.53)). Also, females were more likely to experience a CNS-related ADR. The seriousness of the ADR was found to be significantly associated with the (1) type of prescriber, (2) whether the drug was prescribed, or (3) whether the drug regimen prescribed was appropriate. Even though, in 86% of cases, the offending drug was withdrawn within the first 5 days, it exceeded 20 days in about 6% of cases. The record of allergy status in a patient's folder and the source of the drug were significantly associated with the chance that the offending drug was withdrawn. However, recording ADRs did not influence whether the offending drug was stopped. <b>Conclusion:</b> Most of the ADRs experienced by patients could be avoided if the current systems are improved to prevent the rechallenge of offending drugs. Efforts to improve and update patient medication records and steps to ensure continuity of care are essential in preventing these adverse drug events.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1906797"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379512/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142153119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Finite Element Assessment of a Novel Patient-Specific Mandibular Implant for Severely Atrophic Ridge. 针对严重萎缩牙槽骨的新型下颌骨植入体的有限元评估
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9735427
Alireza Parhiz, Reza Nourishirazi, Amirali Asadi, Morad Karimpour
{"title":"Finite Element Assessment of a Novel Patient-Specific Mandibular Implant for Severely Atrophic Ridge.","authors":"Alireza Parhiz, Reza Nourishirazi, Amirali Asadi, Morad Karimpour","doi":"10.1155/2024/9735427","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/9735427","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Dental reconstruction for patients diagnosed with severe mandibular bone atrophy using common dental implants is a challenging process. In such cases, surgeons may encounter challenges such as insufficient available bone, soft tissue, damage to the inferior alveolar nerve, and even the risk of bone fracture. In this study, a new design concept of mandibular patient-specific implants for severely atrophic ridges followed by finite element evaluation was presented to investigate the mechanical functionality of the concept. <b>Method:</b> The implant is comprised of two modular parts including an inferior border cover and a horseshoe-shaped structure. This horseshoe segment fits into the cover and is then screwed to it using two screws on each side. A 1 mm deflection was applied to a reference point located between the two anterior posts to extract the resulting Von Mises stress distribution in each part and the reaction force on the reference point which corresponds to the chewing force that the patient must apply to deform the horseshoe. This 1 mm gap is a design consideration and critical distance that horseshoe contacts the gingiva and disturbs the alveolar nerve. <b>Results:</b> The results revealed that load was transmitted from the horseshoe to the cover, and there were no stress contours on the body of the mandible. However, stress concentration was observed in screw locations in the mandible, the amount of which was decreased by increasing the number of used screws. In horseshoe, stress concentration values were around 350 MPa, and the measured reaction force on the reference point was just under 200 N. <b>Conclusion:</b> The finite element analysis results showed that this concept would be functional as the minimum load would be transmitted to the mandibular ridge, and since the patients diagnosed with atrophic ridge are not able to apply load to an amount near 200 N, the horseshoe would not contact the gingiva. Also, it is concluded that increasing the number of bone screw fixations would decrease the risk of long-term screw loosening.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9735427"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11377113/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142139229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Etiologic Profile of the Pneumococcus in Ghana: A Systematic Review. 加纳肺炎球菌的病因概况:系统回顾。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-27 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8368996
Reuben E Arhin, Eric S Donkor, Hans-Christian Slotved, Fleischer C N Kotey, Nicholas T K D Dayie
{"title":"Etiologic Profile of the Pneumococcus in Ghana: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Reuben E Arhin, Eric S Donkor, Hans-Christian Slotved, Fleischer C N Kotey, Nicholas T K D Dayie","doi":"10.1155/2024/8368996","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/8368996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To describe the profile of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>, identify research gaps, and provide in-depth insights into various aspects related to the pathogen. <b>Methods:</b> Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect were searched for all studies on the pneumococcus in Ghana that reported on specimen collected, population and sample size, carriage prevalence, incidence of pneumococcal diseases, age of the study population, types of test performed, serotypes identified, antimicrobial susceptibilities, or molecular analysis on the pneumococci for data extraction. <b>Results:</b> Overall, a total of 7954 results were obtained from the three-database search, and of this, 24 articles were selected after screening. A total of 924 isolates were accounted for by serotyping/serogrouping. The prevalence of pneumococcal carriage in Ghana ranges from 11.0% to 51.4% in the population depending on the age (≤ 24-80 years), sickle cell disease (SCD), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status, or health of the study population, and penicillin (Pen)-nonsusceptible isolates ranged from 17% to 63%. The prevalence of pneumococci found as the etiologic agent of diseases among Ghanaians ranges from 3.4% for otitis media to 77.7% for meningitis. Overall, the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) (PCV-13) carriage serotypes accounted for 28.4% of the reported pneumococcal isolates. PCV-13 invasive serotypes accounted for 22.4% of the reported isolates. The non-PCV-13 carriage serotypes accounted for most (43.9%) of the reported isolates. In the pre-PCV-13 era, the nontypeable (NT) (5.5%) and other nonvaccine types (NVTs) (6.4%) were reported as being predominant. The non-PCV-13 serotypes accounted for 4.4% of the reported isolates in invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) cases. Multidrug resistance (MDR) ranged from 7.8% to 100%. <b>Conclusion:</b> Predicting the invasiveness of pneumococci using molecular typing is the way to go in the future as this will provide answers to the extent to which capsular switching is contributing to the pneumococcal disease burden in Ghana almost a decade after introducing PCV-13. Continuous monitoring of antibiotic resistance patterns at both phenotypic and genotypic levels, along with serotyping and molecular typing, should be a standard practice in the surveillance of pneumococcal disease burden in Ghana.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8368996"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11371446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142124758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring Zirconia Adhesion: Pre and Postsintering Physical Surface Treatment, Chemical Treatment, and Cement Interactions. 探索氧化锆的附着力:烧结前和烧结后的物理表面处理、化学处理和水泥相互作用。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5394652
Flávia Gonçalves, Mirko Dennys Ayala-Perez, Francisco Carlos Dos Santos Reis, Walter Gomes Miranda-Júnior, Letícia Cristina Cidreira Boaro
{"title":"Exploring Zirconia Adhesion: Pre and Postsintering Physical Surface Treatment, Chemical Treatment, and Cement Interactions.","authors":"Flávia Gonçalves, Mirko Dennys Ayala-Perez, Francisco Carlos Dos Santos Reis, Walter Gomes Miranda-Júnior, Letícia Cristina Cidreira Boaro","doi":"10.1155/2024/5394652","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5394652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Adhesion to zirconia remains a significant dental challenge. This study is aimed at assessing the bond strength of zirconia based on surface treatment with pre or postsintering sandblasting associated with different chemical treatments and resin cements. <b>Methods:</b> Zirconia blocks were divided into 12 experimental groups based on the surface treatment (presintering sandblasting or postsintering sandblasting/tribochemical abrasion treatment), chemical treatment (none, Single Bond Universal, or Signum Zirconia Bond), and choice of cement (Panavia F or RelyX™ U200). The bond strength was measured by shear tests using a universal testing machine. The fracture analysis was performed using stereomicroscopy. Data were analyzed using three-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (<i>α</i> = 5%). <b>Results:</b> Triple and double factor's interactions were not significant (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Regarding the surface treatment factor, the bond strength following postsintering sandblasting treatment associated with tribochemical abrasion (9.15 ± 3.62 MPa) was significantly higher than presintering sandblasting treatment (5.24 ± 3.53 MPa). Concerning the chemical treatment factor, bond strengths were ranked as follows: Signum Zirconia Bond > Single Bond Universal > no treatment. The bond strength of the resin cements did not differ among them. Most fractures (67%) were classified as adhesive, and 32% were categorized as mixed fractures. <b>Conclusion:</b> Surface treatment via postsintering sandblasting combined with tribochemical abrasion demonstrated superior efficacy than in presintering sandblasting. Additionally, chemical treatment with zirconia primer increased the bond strength of zirconia irrespective of the surface physical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5394652"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11362578/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142103978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Systemic Ozone on Skin Wound Repair: Clinical, Histological, and Immunohistochemical Study in Rats. 揭示全身臭氧对皮肤伤口修复的治疗潜力:大鼠临床、组织学和免疫组织化学研究。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6623114
Jânderson de Medeiros Cardoso, Edilson Ervolino, Erton Massamitsu Miyasawa, Leticia Helena Theodoro, Luis Eduardo Marques Padovan, Estevão Lopes Pereira, Rafael Scaf de Molon, Valdir Gouveia Garcia
{"title":"Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Systemic Ozone on Skin Wound Repair: Clinical, Histological, and Immunohistochemical Study in Rats.","authors":"Jânderson de Medeiros Cardoso, Edilson Ervolino, Erton Massamitsu Miyasawa, Leticia Helena Theodoro, Luis Eduardo Marques Padovan, Estevão Lopes Pereira, Rafael Scaf de Molon, Valdir Gouveia Garcia","doi":"10.1155/2024/6623114","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/6623114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study sought to examine the effects of systemic ozone (O<sub>3</sub>) treatment on the healing of skin wounds induced on the dorsal surface of Wistar rats. The skin wounds were created using a 10 mm round punch following the sagittal medial plane in 72 rats. Then, the animals were randomly assigned to four groups, each receiving the following treatments: group C, which did not undergo treatment with the O<sub>3</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> mixture; group OZ0.3, administered the O<sub>3</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> mixture at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg; group OZ0.7, given the O<sub>3</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> mixture at a dose of 0.7 mg/kg; and group OZ1.0, provided with the O<sub>3</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> mixture at a dose of 1.0 mg/kg. Six animals from each group were euthanized at 7, 14, and 21 days postoperatively. Clinical, histological, histometric, and immunohistochemical (IHC) analyses were accomplished. Data from clinical and histometric assessments revealed that OZ0.7 and OZ1.0 demonstrated more favorable healing, with greater wound contraction observed in the OZ1.0 group at 14 and 21 days. Histologically, the OZ1.0 group exhibited aspects consistent with an accelerated tissue repair process. IHC analysis revealed greater vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) immunostaining in the OZ0.7 (7 days) and OZ1.0 (7 and 14 days) groups compared to the C group. Expression of transforming growth factor beta-1 was significantly increased in the OZ0.7 (14 days) and OZ1.0 (7 and 14 days) groups compared to the C group. In conclusion, our data suggest that systemic use of O<sub>3</sub> enhanced tissue repair in cutaneous wounds in a dose-dependent manner, with concentrations of 1.0 mg/kg providing the most beneficial effects. Furthermore, the results of this study implicate the use of O<sub>3</sub> for the treatment of skin wounds aiming at improving the healing process over time. Our findings suggest the use of O<sub>3</sub> as a viable alternative to enhance wound healing and repair.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"6623114"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11535271/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142581645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ideal Living Skin Equivalents, From Old Technologies and Models to Advanced Ones: The Prospects for an Integrated Approach. 理想的活皮肤等效物,从旧技术和模型到先进技术和模型:综合方法的前景。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-16 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9947692
Andrei Riabinin, Maria Pankratova, Olga Rogovaya, Ekaterina Vorotelyak, Vasiliy Terskikh, Andrey Vasiliev
{"title":"Ideal Living Skin Equivalents, From Old Technologies and Models to Advanced Ones: The Prospects for an Integrated Approach.","authors":"Andrei Riabinin, Maria Pankratova, Olga Rogovaya, Ekaterina Vorotelyak, Vasiliy Terskikh, Andrey Vasiliev","doi":"10.1155/2024/9947692","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/9947692","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of technologies for the generation and transplantation of living skin equivalents (LSEs) is a significant area of translational medicine. Such functional equivalents can be used to model and study the morphogenesis of the skin and its derivatives, to test drugs, and to improve the healing of chronic wounds, burns, and other skin injuries. The evolution of LSEs over the past 50 years has demonstrated the leap in technology and quality and the shift from classical full-thickness LSEs to principled new models, including modification of classical models and skin organoids with skin derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) (hiPSCs). Modern methods and approaches make it possible to create LSEs that successfully mimic native skin, including derivatives such as hair follicles (HFs), sebaceous and sweat glands, blood vessels, melanocytes, and nerve cells. New technologies such as 3D and 4D bioprinting, microfluidic systems, and genetic modification enable achievement of new goals, cost reductions, and the scaled-up production of LSEs.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9947692"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11343635/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142054873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Integrated Gene Expression Data-Driven Identification of Molecular Signatures, Prognostic Biomarkers, and Drug Targets for Glioblastoma. 综合基因表达数据驱动胶质母细胞瘤分子特征、预后生物标志物和药物靶点的鉴定。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-16 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6810200
Md Wasim Alom, Md Delowar Kobir Jibon, Md Omar Faruqe, Md Siddikur Rahman, Farzana Akter, Aslam Ali, Md Motiur Rahman
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Child Immunization Coverage in Urban Settings of Twelve Provinces Plus Kabul, Afghanistan, 2019. 2019 年阿富汗十二省加喀布尔城市地区的儿童免疫覆盖率。
IF 2.6 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2024-08-14 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5400013
Khwaja Mir Islam Saeed, Shoaib Naeemi, Ruqia Naser, Bahara Rasooly, Mir Salamuddin Hakim, Khalid Arman, Homeira Nishat
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