Delayed wound healing is one of the most prominent clinical manifestations of diabetes and lacks satisfactory treatment options. Persistent inflammation occurs in the late phase of wound healing and impairs the healing process in mice with diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study, we observed that the late wound healing in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DM mice could be improved by (−)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). The macrophage accumulation, inflammation response, and Notch signaling can be inhibited by EGCG in the skin wounds of DM mice. Furthermore, we found that the LPS-induced inflammation response including overactivated Notch signaling, was inhibited by EGCG in mouse macrophages.
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Step aside carrots, onions and broccoli. The newest heart-healthy vegetable could be a gigantic, record-setting radish. In a study appearing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that compounds found in the Sakurajima Daikon, or “monster,” radish could help protect coronary blood vessels and potentially prevent heart disease and stroke. The finding could lead to the discovery of similar substances in other vegetables and perhaps lead to new drug treatments.
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Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI®) (NASDAQ: CSII), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for patients with peripheral and coronary artery disease, presented two-year outcomes from its LIBERTY 360° study in a late-breaking presentation at the 2018 Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP) in Chicago.
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Dr. Tim Henne and Dr. Michele started the Center for Ankle and Foot Care family in 2002 and it has been a part of the Clermont landscape ever since. They have expanded their practice family with fantastic staff over the last 16 years and their own family with three amazing children.
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CGH Medical Center physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered July 18 to celebrate the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to the CGH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center.
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A new study takes a step toward the development of smarter skin grafts that facilitate healing while minimizing infection for chronic skin wounds. “Our group has expertise in developing new polymers and functional surface assemblies for biomedical applications,” says Svetlana Sukhishvili, professor and director of the soft matter facility at Texas A&M University.
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Medical device developer Avinger Inc. has begun a study comparing optical coherence tomography (OCT) with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) as imaging tools for diagnosing and treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). Avinger designs and develops image-guided, catheter-based systems that use OCT.
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Compression hosiery improved quality of life and appeared cost-effective for the acute phase between diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and application of elastic compression stockings, according to results of a substudy of the IDEAL DVT study.
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Acne is such a common problem that nearly everyone suffers from it at least once in life. There are so many solutions for getting rid of acne online but finding one that actually works is the quite long procedure of research. You may also come to know about the medical products treating acne but using natural products is always a better idea.
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As part of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, the hospital is offering free screenings Aug. 9 and Sept. 7. The screenings include lipid panel, body mass index, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, ABI screening and bone density screening.
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