A New Therapeutic Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Chronic Breast Wounds: A Prospective Observational Study

The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for chronic wounds (CWs) of the breast. A prospective study was performed in 23 patients with CW of the breast who were treated with PRP. The procedure was repeated until the wound was closed completely. The study included patients with a history of breast cancer (n = 8) and patients without cancer (n = 15). The treatment with PRP was successful in all cases and observed in ≤4 weeks in 82.6% (19/23) of patients. The patients without breast cancer showed significantly less time for wound closure than the patients with a history of breast cancer. Moreover, a greater number of PRP treatments were necessary to achieve wound closure in patients undergoing conservative breast treatment. No patients had complications associated with the application of PRP. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to reveal that PRP treatment for CWs of the breast is safe, simple, useful and well-tolerated by patients.

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A Prospective Study of Dietary Calcium and Other Nutrients and the Risk of Symptomatic Kidney Stones

50 Studies Every Urologist Should Know ◽

10.1093/med/9780190655341.003.0033 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 189-192

Author(s):

Michael S. Borofsky ◽

Vincent G. Bird

Keyword(s):

Observational Study ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Kidney Stones ◽

Calcium Intake ◽

Dietary Calcium ◽

Stone Disease ◽

Dietary Calcium Intake ◽

History Of ◽

The Mean ◽

A Prospective Study

This chapter reviews the results of an important observational study seeking to establish how, in individuals without a history of nephrolithiasis, dietary calcium intake is associated with the risk of symptomatic stone disease. The study found that the mean daily dietary calcium intake was lower in the group who formed stones compared to those who did not and that, after adjusting for covariates, high daily dietary calcium intake was strongly associated with decreased risk of stones.

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Clinical manifestations in calotropis poisoning: a prospective study in Government General Hospital Nalgonda, India

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20193292 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 1314 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Yadavendra Reddy

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

Observational Study ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Prospective Observational Study ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Calotropis Procera ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Accidental Ingestion ◽

Male And Female ◽

A Prospective Study

Background: Calotropis procera commonly known as Madar is common shrub all over India. Its chemical component Calotropin, which is derived from latex is known to cause injury to eyes and oral mucosa. Toxic manifestations following accidental ingestion are mostly gastrointestinal. This study was aimed at studying the various clinical manifestations of Calotropis poisoning in patients admitted to GGH Nalgonda.Methods: This prospective observational study was done from Feb 2019 to May 2019.All patients both male and female admitted to GGH Nalgonda during this period were studied. Patients below 12 years, pregnant women and patients with earlier gastritis, hepatitis, stomatitis were excluded from the study. The study was carried out in all patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results: A total of 60 patients 45 females and 15 males presented during the study period. Most of the patients presented with abdominal pain 15 (25%), hepatitis 10 (16.6%), stomatitis 12 (20%), vomiting 8 (13.3%), diarrhea 6 (10%), hyperkalemia 3 (5%), tachycardia 5 (8.3%), convulsion 1 (1.6%).Conclusions: It was observed from the study that most of the patients had abdominal pain as the major symptom. Stomatitis was the second most common symptom. It was observed consumption of the toxin in lesser quantities produced these symptoms in large quantities produced tachycardia, hyperkalemia and convulsions.

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Family history of breast cancer as a risk factor for ovarian cancer in a prospective study

Cancer ◽

10.1002/cncr.22082 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 107 (5) ◽

pp. 1075-1083 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Neely Kazerouni ◽

Mark H. Greene ◽

James V. Lacey ◽

Pamela J. Mink ◽

Catherine Schairer

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Ovarian Cancer ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Family History ◽

Prospective Study ◽

History Of ◽

A Prospective Study

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Environmental Factors from a Prospective Study may Explain why Patients with a Family History of Breast Cancer Have More Colonic Adenomas than those with a Family History of CRC

Gastroenterology ◽

10.1016/s0016-5085(17)31954-6 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 152 (5) ◽

pp. S534

Author(s):

Martin Tobi ◽

Fadi Antaki ◽

Michael Lawson

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Family History ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Colonic Adenomas ◽

History Of ◽

A Prospective Study

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Risk perception in healthy women with a family history of breast cancer: results of a prospective observational study

10.1055/s-0041-1730234 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

A Tüchler ◽

J Dick ◽

A Brédart ◽

D Stoppa-Lyonnet ◽

RK Schmutzler ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Perception ◽

Family History ◽

Observational Study ◽

Prospective Observational Study ◽

Healthy Women ◽

History Of

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A prospective study on women with a history of breast cancer and with or without estrogen replacement therapy

Maturitas ◽

10.1016/s0378-5122(01)00211-0 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 217-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Merja B. Marttunen ◽

Päivi Hietanen ◽

Seppo Pyrhönen ◽

Aila Tiitinen ◽

Olavi Ylikorkala

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Replacement Therapy ◽

Estrogen Replacement Therapy ◽

Estrogen Replacement ◽

History Of ◽

A Prospective Study

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A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Natural History of Wounds in Patients With Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB)

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04214002 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Natural History ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Epidermolysis Bullosa ◽

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa ◽

History Of ◽

A Prospective Study

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Our Experience in Chronic Wounds Care with Polyurethane Foam

Revista de Chimie ◽

10.37358/rc.18.3.6154 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 69 (3) ◽

pp. 585-586 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Laura Raducu ◽

Cristina Nicoleta Cozma ◽

Andra Elena Balcangiu Stroescu ◽

Adelaida Avino ◽

Maria Daniela Tanasescu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Polyurethane Foam ◽

Wound Dressing ◽

Chronic Wounds ◽

Medical Field ◽

A Prospective Study

Polyurethane foam has numerous applications, from furniture to medical field. As a wound dressing creates a moisture environment that promotes epithelialization and diminishes pain. A prospective study was realized to evaluate polyurethane foam efficacy in treating chronic wounds due to venous, arterial or diabetic causes. Our evaluation showed good results with an accelerated epithelialization.

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