Formation-flying synthetic aperture radar (FF-SAR) enables new working modes and can achieve very high performance through a series of very compact, low-weight, satellite platforms thanks to passive operations of conveniently distributed formation-fl...
A new method to design in-orbit synthetic aperture radar operational parameters has been implemented for the Korean Multi-purpose Satellite 6 mission. The implemented method optimizes the pulse repetition frequency when a satellite altitude changes f...
The efficacy of a hyperthermia treatment depends on the delivery of well-controlled heating; hence, accurate temperature monitoring is essential for ensuring effective treatment. For deep pelvic hyperthermia, there are no comprehensive and systematic...
The management of critical-size bone defects is still demanding. Recently, autologous platelet concentrates in combination with bone substitute have been applied and reported in a few studies. Our aim is to report the healing of a critical-size alveo...
Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain in clinical practice. Its application to sites proximal to nerve injury can inhibit the activity of extra-cellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) for up to 28 days. The spar...
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second-generation blood concentrate that serves as an autologous approach for both soft and hard tissue regeneration. It provides a scaffold for cell interaction and promotes the local release of growth factors. PRF ha...
Background/Objectives: Pericoronitis is a polymicrobial, biofilm-associated odontogenic infection; however, selected facultative Gram-positive bacteria may contribute to oral infectious persistence. This study compared the residual antibacterial acti...
Background: In atrophic posterior maxillary regions, sub-antral surgery is often used for rehabilitation with implants. In order to stimulate bone regeneration, autogenous, xenogenic, alloplastic and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) grafts are commonly use...
The plasticity elongation of mesocotyl (MES) and coleoptile (COL) largely determines the morphology of maize seedlings under abiotic stresses. The profilin (PRF) proteins play a pivotal role in cytoskeleton dynamics and plant development via regulati...
This overview aimed to evaluate the methods, quality, and outcomes of systematic reviews (SRs) conducted to investigate the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in dental sockets on promoting bone regeneration and soft tissue healing and diminishing...
Advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) provides the scaffold and growth factors necessary for stem cells to proliferate and differentiate in successful regenerative endodontic procedures. This study investigates the release of transforming growth fact...
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Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars constitutes one of the most frequently performed procedures within oral surgery. This surgery procedure is associated with many post-operative complications. Advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) b...
In 2013, it was reported that pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) could be applied to obtain a systemic anti-inflammatory effect. Patients with chronic pain and patients with an inflammatory condition from other disciplines could potentially profit from this...
The compositions and health-beneficial properties of lingonberry leaves (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) are well established; however, their proanthocyanidins are still heavily underutilized. Optimizing their delivery systems is key to enabling their wide...
Objectives: There are no studies related to the use of PRF associated with cyanoacrylates in fresh post-extraction sockets. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of ethyl-cyanoacrylate combined with PRF in fresh sockets of rabbits subj...
Background/Objectives: Perirenal fat (PRF) constitutes a critical yet understudied component of the tumor microenvironment in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). While radiomics enables non-invasive tissue characterization, whether PRF-derived f...
Poor nutrition is a known contributing factor to ongoing high rates of honey bee colony mortality. Beekeepers invest significant resources to provide supplemental feeds to their colonies, but currently available diets are nutritionally incomplete. To...
Conventional endodontic treatment has several disadvantages, which lead to the introduction of regenerative endodontic procedures aiming to maintain tooth vitality. Platelet concentrates possess relevant biological properties, and their application h...
Autologous blood centrifugation produces various forms of platelet concentrates widely used in tissue regenerative therapies due to their high concentrations of growth factors and abundance of autologous cells. Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF),...
Background and Objectives: The endodontic system and the periodontium are closely interrelated and the infection of both leads to the appearance of endodontic-periodontal lesions. Along with the endodontic and periodontal classic treatment, in most c...
Platelet concentrates are used for cell induction and stimulation in tissue repair processes. The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the biological and cellular properties of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) to...
COVID-19 is a viral disease associated with an intense inflammatory response. Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS), the complication present in secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH), shares many clinical aspects observed in COVID-19 pat...
Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous platelet concentrate (APC) produced through blood centrifugation. Despite the development of various centrifugation systems, protocol variability continues to pose challenges in selecting the op...
Over 1.6 billion people (aged 15 years and above) worldwide are currently either overweight or obese, and this number is predicted to increase to 2.3 billion by 2050 (WHO). Excessive or impaired energy storage in the liver incurs a high risk of liver...
Preservation of the alveolar bone is a determinant in the outcome of orthodontic treatment. Alveolar bone defects or a decrease of their height and width may occur due to common reasons such as inflammation, tooth extraction, or cleft lip and palate....
Background/Objectives: Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a benign yet locally aggressive intraosseous lesion with a high recurrence rate, posing significant challenges for clinical management. This present case report describes a combined surgical mana...
Perforin is critical for controlling viral infection and tumor surveillance. Clinically, mutations in perforin are viewed as unfavorable, as lack of this pore-forming protein results in lethal, childhood disease, familial hemophagocytic lymphohistioc...
Fibrin, derived from proteins involved in blood clotting (fibrinogen and thrombin), is a biopolymer with different applications in the health area since it has hemostasis, biocompatible and three-dimensional physical structure properties, and can be...
With the increasing congestion in orbital environments, on-orbit observation has become critical for spacecraft safety. This study investigated the observation performance of space-based inverse synthetic aperture lidar (ISAL) for monitoring on-orbit...
Background and objectives: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the amount of papillary gain and black triangle height reduction after intervention with a microtunnelling technique with either Connective tissue graft (CTG) or Platelet-rich fibrin...
Regenerative endodontic approaches for immature necrotic permanent teeth must balance biological efficacy, clinical practicality and long-term aesthetic outcomes. This study evaluates a novel regenerative protocol using autologous advanced platelet-r...
Percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis and pulsed radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion (DRG-PRF) target two distinct components of chronic lumbosacral radicular pain: the restricted access of injected drugs to a nerve root shielded by epidural fibr...
Postoperative respiratory failure (PRF) remains a pervasive clinical challenge that substantially contributes to perioperative morbidity, mortality, and prolonged ICU stay. Although conventional oxygen therapy is often sufficient, a significant subse...
Background. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and osteoradionecrosis (ORN) are associated with severe disability and continuous pain, both of which are very difficult to control. This study aims to evaluate the outcome of platelet-r...
This study investigates flood behavior in the Wadi Ibrahim watershed by evaluating the sensitivity of flood estimates to different Peak Rate Factor (PRF) values, with a focus on their influence on peak discharge (Qp), time to peak (tp), volume (V) an...
Background and Clinical Significance: Tooth impaction is a developmental anomaly characterized by the inability of a tooth to emerge into its predetermined anatomical position within the oral cavity during the normal eruption period. Impaction of the...
The spatial separation of the transmitter and receiver in Bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (BiSAR) makes it a promising and useful supplement to a classical Monostatic SAR system (MonoSAR). This paper proposes a novel integrated time and phase synch...
Background: Periodontal diseases lead to bone loss, crestal defects and even loss of the tooth, which also further makes it difficult to replace the tooth. Autogenous bone grafts are considered the gold standard in bone regenerative procedures. This...
Background: Platelet concentrates (PCs), including platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and its derivatives, have been increasingly investigated as autologous adjuncts in alveolar and periodontal regenerative procedures. This systematic review aimed to evaluat...
Background/Objectives: Despite extensive research on hepatitis B virus (HBV), its post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms remain incompletely characterized, particularly regarding epitranscriptomic modifications. This study aims to systematically...
Background: Peritoneal metastasis (PM) from colorectal cancer (CRC) carries a poor prognosis. The Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) is among the principal prognostic stratification tools, yet the prognostic value of the anatomical distribution of disease...
This rapid review summarizes the latest primary research in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injection treatment. The final literature searches were conducted on 4 January 2024. Selection was performed systematically following predefined eligibility cri...
Background and Objectives: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of the cervical medial branches is a non-destructive neuromodulatory option for chronic cervical facet joint pain, yet evidence regarding the durability of clinical response and factors associate...
Bedinvetmab (Librela®) represents a new class of canine osteoarthritis pain therapy. The aim of this study was to understand patient selection, usage behaviours, and satisfaction amongst veterinarians using bedinvetmab. Overall, 1932 patient reco...
Platelet-released growth factor (PRGF) is a thrombocyte concentrate lysate which, like its clinically equivalent variations (e.g., Vivostat PRF® (platelet-rich fibrin)), is known to support the healing of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. However, stu...
The potential transcriptomic induction of resistance and/or virulence in two L. monocytogenes strains belonging to the most frequent listeriosis-associated serovars (i.e., 1/2a and 4b), following their sublethal antimicrobial exposure, was studied th...
Saskatoon berry has become as important as a commercial fruit crop. One main goal is to release new plant cultivars well adapted to different climatic and soil conditions. Dormant seeds obtained from breeding are serious problems delaying the program...
Gingival recession, particularly in patients exhibiting a thin periodontal phenotype, is a prevalent and challenging complication associated with orthodontic treatment, among other factors. Recent advances in biostimulation therapies aim to support s...
Background: Management of post-extraction sockets with buccal dehiscence in the esthetic zone remains clinically challenging, particularly when immediate implant placement is indicated. Conventional approaches often rely on guided bone regeneration (...
The highly squinted mode, as an operational configuration of synthetic aperture radar (SAR), fulfills specific remote sensing demands. Under equivalent conditions, it necessitates a higher pulse repetition frequency (PRF) than the side-looking mode b...
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