Surgery Articles
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In the NFL `Afterlife` everything hurts
Not too long ago in the August 4th version of the San Jose Mercury News, reporter Elliott Almond caught up with NFL Hall-of-Fame quarterback Jim Plunkett to talk about life after football. His response made headlines. "My life sucks", said Plunkett, now 69. "It’s no fun being in this body right now. Everything hurts." The years of daily pain pulsating from the neck, back, knees, ...
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The Endocannabinoid System, A Physician`s Perspective
Most physicians are constantly learning not only for their benefit but, more importantly, for the benefit of their patients. It is not surprising therefore that there is considerable interest in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as this system has only been recently recognized and appreciated. I think it is fair to say that over the last decade there has been more interest in the ECS than any ...
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Pain and the Endocannabinoid System, A Physicians Perspective
The topic of pain and pain control is a very complex one with many different areas of concern and consideration. I will try to outline this complex topic as it applies to the endocannabinoid system. In my last article I briefly outlined this system and described it as an internal “buffer” the main function of which is to create homeostasis within our body. When considering the ...
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Titanium but not just titanium
Titanium and its alloys have many advantages as surgical implant materials, such as low density, high strength, good toughness, good biocompatibility, non-toxicity, low elastic modulus, good corrosion resistance, and low X-ray absorption rate Etc., thus occupying an increasingly important position in medical metal materials. Titanium and its alloys can be used for the repair and replacement of ...
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TrafficVision™ Case Study: Video Analytics Detection for KC SCOUT
Intelligent Expansion The Kansas City metropolitan area is internationally renowned: it has its own cool jazz, distinctive barbecue, and one of the highest levels of quality of life, as reported by its friendly citizens. Less well-known until recently is its reputation for progressive and forward-thinking traffic management, enhanced by the use of emerging technology. Not only is Kansas City a ...
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Therapeutic Massage for Arthritis in Pets
As most of you know by now, arthritis is one of the most common diseases that afflicts pets. In fact, according to most estimates, 1 in 5 dogs is affected by osteoarthritis. Additionally, it is estimated that 40-92% of cats are affected by arthritis. There are numerous potential treatment modalities for arthritis including medications, rehabilitation, and even VetStem Cell Therapy. Another ...
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The Link Between Smoking and Cognitive Decline
By now, you are likely aware of many of the well-established risks associated with smoking cigarettes, such as cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. But did you know that research has discovered a link between smoking and cognitive decline? This research emphasizes the importance of identifying and controlling modifiable risk ...
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What Are the Applications of Enzymes in Disease Research and Treatment？
With the development of biotechnology in the modern information age, the research, development and utilization of enzymes have become more and more in-depth, and correspondingly, the application of enzymes in medicine has become more and more extensive. 1. The relationship between enzymes and certain diseases The diseases caused by the lack of enzymes in the human body are mostly congenital or ...
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Restriction Enzymes – Molecular Scalpels
The biological function of restriction enzymes is derived from the defense of foreign DNA from invading cells. The restriction-modification system of bacteria makes the DNA bases of bacteria to be methylated and modified, so that they are not recognized and cut by their own restriction enzymes. The development of restriction endonucleases In the early 1960s, Werner Arber came up with the idea ...
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90+ reasons to smile
What happens when you bring 90+ expert dentistry and maxillofacial surgeon’s together in a room to unpack the burgeoning world of collagen membrane technology and digital dentistry? There are plenty of reasons to smile, that’s what. On Tuesday 7 August 2018, Australian regenerative medicine company Orthocell (ASX:OCC) sponsored and participated in an industry forum, Advances in ...
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During this Season of Giving-Consider the Ultimate Gift of Passion for Humanity
Unfortunately, despite a considerable increase in organ donations during the current pandemic the need for donor organs still far outpaces donations. All too many patients continue to wait for a life-saving organ transplant. Currently more than 106,000 men, women and children sit on the transplant waiting list in the US. And there are countless more whose life could be saved who are not even ...
By BIOLIFE4D
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Development of a Bioartificial Vascular Pancreas
Abstract Transplantation of pancreatic islets has been shown to be effective, in some patients, for the long-term treatment of type 1 diabetes. However, transplantation of islets into either the portal vein or the subcutaneous space can be limited by insufficient oxygen transfer, leading to islet loss. Furthermore, oxygen diffusion limitations can be magnified when islet numbers are increased ...
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Clinical implementation of the Humacyte human acellular vessel: Implications for military and civilian trauma care
ABSTRACT: The incidence of wartime vascular injury has increased and is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. While ligation remains an option, current resuscitation and damage control techniques have resulted in vascular repair being pursued in more than half of wartime injuries. Options for vascular reconstruction are currently limited to autologous vein or synthetic conduits, choices ...
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5 Things You Can Do in 2022 for Better Heart Health!
Even if heart health isn’t your top concern in the new year, you can’t go wrong staying on top of your cardiovascular wellbeing. Sadly, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). And a recent study found that 40% of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 without a heart-disease diagnosis still had early signs of ...
By BIOLIFE4D
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Susceptibility of ePTFE vascular grafts and bioengineered human acellular vessels to infection
Background: Synthetic expanded polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE) grafts are routinely used for vascular repair and reconstruction but prone to sustained bacterial infections. Investigational bioengineered human acellular vessels (HAVs) have shown clinical success and may confer lower susceptibility to infection. Here we directly compared the susceptibility of ePTFE grafts and HAV to bacterial ...
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Arterial reconstruction with human bioengineered acellular blood vessels in patients with peripheral arterial disease
Abstract Objective: Vascular conduit is essential for arterial reconstruction for a number of conditions, including trauma and atherosclerotic occlusive disease. We have developed a tissue-engineered human acellular vessel (HAV) that can be manufactured, stored on site at hospitals, and be immediately available for arterial vascular reconstruction. Although the HAV is acellular when implanted, ...
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An Early Study on the Mechanisms that Allow Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts to Resist Intimal Hyperplasia
Abstract : Intimal hyperplasia is one of the prominent failure mechanisms for arteriovenous fistulas and arteriovenous access grafts. Human tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) were implanted as arteriovenous grafts in a novel baboon model. Ultrasound was used to monitor flow rates and vascular diameters throughout the study. Intimal hyperplasia in the outflow vein of TEVGs was assessed at ...
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Keep Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays!
As we prepare for this holiday season, with an extra dose of joy and elation, please keep in mind what overindulgence can do to your heart health, even in a relatively short period of time. You shouldn’t be surprised to learn that during the holiday season, when we not only tend to overindulge the most but also stress levels are typically the highest, there is a 33% increase in heart ...
By BIOLIFE4D
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Minimally Invasive Stretta Antireflux Procedure Accessible to Millions more Patients
If your doctor says a certain drug or therapy would be beneficial in treating you, your insurance company still needs to agree to pay for it. This can be frustrating for patients and practitioners when they are trying to improve a chronic condition such as GERD or LPR. In order for an insurance company to change their coverage policies, they need to be presented with certain information to ...
By Restech
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Minimally Invasive Stretta Therapy Gains Momentum as HCSC BCBS Adds Coverage for 16 Million New Patients
We’ve all been there. In our doctor’s office, or on the phone with their billing manager, being told that a drug or procedure we hoped for is not covered by our insurance plan. After weeks or even months of researching online, talking to other patients, and comparing alternatives, we’ve been told that our insurance plan simply will not cover that solution. Our frustration is ...
By Restech
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