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The effects of Ankaferd hemostat on preventing oral mucositis in colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
ConclusionsIt was determined that Ankaferd hemostat is effective in preventing oral mucositis due to chemotherapy in adult patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In addition, it has been suggested to conduct new studies on the effectiveness of Ankaferd hemostat in the prevention of mucositis in different groups.Trial registrationThe study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT05438771, Date: 25.06.2022).
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - June 8, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Rational design of porous starch/hyaluronic acid composites for hemostasis.
Abstract Effective hemorrhage control is pivotal for decreasing the trauma death both in civilian and military but has proven to be dauntingly challenging, especially for solid viscera and artery trauma. Here we report the fabrication of a novel starch-based hemostat, sodium trimethaphosphate (STMP)-crosslinked starch/hyaluronic acid (HA) (ScSH) porous composites. Aiming at hemostatic potential, physicochemical properties, cytocompatibility, hemocompatibility, histocompatibility and hemostatic performance of ScSH composites have been studied. As it turned out, the incorporation of HA greatly improved the water abs...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - May 5, 2020 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Wang Y, Liu G, Wu L, Qu H, Song D, Huang H, Wu C, Xu M Tags: Int J Biol Macromol Source Type: research

In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of modified sodium starch glycolate for exploring its haemostatic potential
Publication date: Available online 11 February 2020Source: Carbohydrate PolymersAuthor(s): Vineeta Panwar, Jijo Thomas, Anjana Sharma, Vianni Chopra, Swati Kaushik, Ashutosh Kumar, Deepa GhoshAbstractThe control of blood flow from breached blood vessels during surgery or trauma is challenging. With the existing treatment options being either expensive or ineffective, the development of a haemostat that overcome such drawbacks would be beneficial. With an aim to develop an ideal haemostat, the potential of sodium starch glycolate (SSG), a commonly used pharmaceutical disintegrant was modified to obtain porous microparticles...
Source: Carbohydrate Polymers - February 13, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research

Preparation and evaluation of porous starch/chitosan composite cross-linking hemostatic
Publication date: September 2019Source: European Polymer Journal, Volume 118Author(s): Yan Chen, JunQing Qian, ChangYan Zhao, LieChao Yang, Jing Ding, Hui GuoAbstractComposite porous starch (PS) with chitosan (CS) was easily cross-linked by sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) to obtain a hemostat called STMP/PS/CS (SPC) with ideal hemostatic effect. The water absorption ratio and swelling ratio of SPC reach up to 150.8%, 355.0% respectively and it was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) that a large amount of CS was combined with PS, which indicated the composite effect was ideal. Synergistic hemostatic effect of SPC...
Source: European Polymer Journal - May 30, 2019 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Preparation and evaluation of porous starch / chitosan composite cross-linking hemostatic
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2019Source: European Polymer JournalAuthor(s): YanChen, JunQing Qian, ChangYan Zhao, LieChao Yang, Jing Ding, Hui GuoAbstractComposite porous starch (PS) with chitosan (CS) was easily cross-linked by sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) to obtain a hemostat called STMP/PS/CS(SPC) with ideal hemostatic effect. The water absorption ratio and swelling ratio of SPC reach up to 150.8%, 355.0% respectively and it was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) that a large amount of CS was combined with PS, which indicated the composite effect was ideal. Synergistic hemostatic effect of SPC...
Source: European Polymer Journal - May 25, 2019 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Should Fluoro be Your New Go-To?
Part Three in a Three-Part Series   This is the third and final part of our series on foreign bodies and fluoroscopy. Click here for part one and here for part two.   This month, we walk you through a step-by-step guide with bonus video footage to aid in your technique. This progressive procedure is absolutely significant to your practice, and we hope you all get a chance to try it.     The Approach n        Identification of foreign body on plain film or ultrasound n         Saphenous or posterior tibial nerve block n         Enlargement of the wound or entrance site using incision...
Source: The Procedural Pause - January 4, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

Tap that Knee! Basics of Arthrocentesis
Part 2 of a Series   Our series on joint care has given you a basic overview on knee arthrocentesis. Typically, it is not necessary to have an orthopedic consultant come to the bedside in the emergency department to do this procedure. Arthrocentesis is a procedure you can do well and feel confident about your technique.   Take a moment to review our last blog post on knee pain before reading this post and watching the accompanying video. (http://bit.ly/1Q7dG4h.) As always, review the anatomy; it plays a key part in successful bedside technique. Ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis is always a favored approach.   Altho...
Source: The Procedural Pause - October 1, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs