Human Amniotic Membrane: Basic Science And Clinical Application

Human Amniotic Membrane: Basic Science And Clinical Application
Author: Nazly Hilmy
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2017-08-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9813226366

This book is a comprehensive guide for all tissue bank operators to screen, procure and process amniotic membrane for clinical application.The amnion comes close to being the ideal biological membrane or dressing — readily available, inexpensive to procure and process. Its basic science is discussed in detail — anatomy, biological and biomechanical properties.It can be procured from the placenta in normal vaginal deliveries and from Caesarean Sections. Processing is by freeze-drying or by air-drying process with sterilisation using gamma irradiation.The product has low antigenicity, has anti-microbial properties with ability to enhance epithelisation with marked relief of pain. It is useful as a dressing for wounds — flap wounds, burn wounds, injury wounds, diabetic ulcers, leprous ulcers and post-surgery wounds and post-radiation wounds. It is also used as a biological scaffold for cells in tissue engineering. Its ophthalmic applications include treatment of corneal ulcers and conjunctival tumours. Oral uses include gingiva depigmentation and periodontal regeneration.

Amniotic Membrane

Amniotic Membrane
Author: Ana Catarina Mamede
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 940179975X

This book describes the human amniotic membrane from its origin, characterization and medical applications, summarizing all the latest developments and findings related to this tissue with contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field. The book addresses issues for its preservation, separation and identification of amniotic membrane-derived cells, as well as the potential ethical issues involved in their use. The topic of this book is particularly pertinent for clinicians and researchers involved in the research and use of this tissue.

Perinatal Stem Cells

Perinatal Stem Cells
Author: Anthony Atala
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2018-06-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128120630

Perinatal Stem Cells provides researchers and clinicians with a comprehensive description of the current clinical and pre-clinical applications of stem cells derived from perinatal sources, such as amniotic fluid, placenta and placental membranes, the umbilical cord and Wharton's jelly. It's compiled by leading experts in the field, offering readers detailed insights into sources of perinatal stem cells and their potential for disease treatment. Therapeutic applications of perinatal stem cells include the treatment of in utero and pregnancy related diseases, cardiac disease, liver disease, pulmonary disease, inflammatory diseases, for hematopoietic regeneration, and for neural protection after stroke or traumatic brain injury. In addition, the rapid advance in clinical translation and commercialization of perinatal stem cell therapies is highlighted in a section on Clinical and Industry Perspective which provides insight into the new opportunities and challenges involved in this novel and exciting industry. - Explores current clinical and pre-clinical application of stem cells derived from perinatal sources - Offers detailed insight into sources of perinatal stem cells and their potential for disease treatment - Discusses progress in the manufacturing, banking and clinical translation of perinatal stem cells - Edited by a world-renowned team to present a complete story of the development and promise of perinatal stem cells

Pathologic Myopia

Pathologic Myopia
Author: Richard F. Spaide
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 461
Release: 2021-07-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030743349

Pathologic Myopia is a major cause of severe vision loss worldwide. The mechanisms for vision loss include cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and above all, myopic maculopathy within the posterior staphyloma. The first edition of Pathologic Myopia is one of the only current books to specifically address this disease and discusses recent developments in imaging technologies and various approaches to treatments, such as laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, pharmaco-therapeutic injections in the vitreous, and surgery. This new edition is a timely update to the standard reference in the field, with new chapters on advanced refractive error correction, genetics, developing a classification system, and special surgical approaches for pathologic myopia. Complete with even more high-quality color images and informative tables, this book is written and edited by leaders in the field and is geared towards ophthalmologists, including residents and fellows in training, glaucoma and cataract specialists, and vitreoretinal macula experts.

Placental and Gestational Pathology with Online Resource

Placental and Gestational Pathology with Online Resource
Author: Raymond W. Redline
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2018-08-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1316632539

A guide to identifying disease processes in the placenta affecting pregnancy outcome, with current diagnostic criteria and clinical consequences.

Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film

Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film
Author: Edward J Holland
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2013-05-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455728764

Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film incorporates current research and the latest management strategies as well as classification systems and treatment paradigms for all forms of ocular surface disease. This is the first comprehensive resource that helps you to meet ocular surface disease challenges effectively using today's best medical and surgical approaches. Get the complete, evidence-based guidance you need to provide optimal care for your patients with ocular surface disease. Implement the latest drug treatments and surgical interventions to provide better outcomes with fewer complications. Hone and expand your surgical skills by watching videos of leading experts performing advanced procedures including ocular surface transplantation techniques; amniotic membrane transplantation; pterygium surgery; lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in ocular surface disease; and keratoprosthesis surgery. Visualize how to proceed by reviewing detailed, full-color images and consulting new classification systems and treatment paradigms for mild to severe forms of ocular surface disease. Take it with you anywhere! Access the full text, downloadable image library, video clips, and more online at expertconsult.com.

The Scientific Basis of Tissue Transplantation

The Scientific Basis of Tissue Transplantation
Author: G. O. Phillips
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789812811400

This important book contains in one volume various subjects, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, radiation sciences, biology of healing of allografts, biomechanics of allografts and transplantation immunology. It is intended for easy and comprehensive use by practitioners in the field of tissue banking and tissue transplantation. It can also serve as a textbook for a course in tissue banking. Sample Chapter(s). Introduction 1: Background (294 KB). Introduction 2: The Present Development (318 KB). Contents: Anatomy; Matrix Biology and Physiology of Tissues; Microbiology: Sterile Techniques; Radiation Sciences; Biology of Healing of Allografts; Biomechanics of Allografts; Immunology. Readership: Tissue bank operators OCo technologists, scientists, orthopaedic surgeons, radiation biologists and plastic surgeons."

Fetal Medicine

Fetal Medicine
Author: Bidyut Kumar
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2016-04-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1107064341

Based on the RCOG Training Module in Fetal Medicine, this book provides a knowledge base for practitioners in obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine.

Wound Healing

Wound Healing
Author: Vlad Alexandrescu
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2016-10-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9535126784

Outstanding scientific advances over the last decades unceasingly reveal real complexity of wound-healing process, astonishing in its staged progression, as life is unfolding itself. This natural course of tissue repair seems to bear thousands of overlapping molecular and macroscopic processes that nowadays only start to unfold to our knowledge. The present volume collecting recent scientific references proposes to readers a two-folded audacious goal. First, an updated design of intimate cellular mechanisms is entailed in tissue regeneration that emanates from the first section of the book. Next, a multidisciplinary therapeutic perspective that focuses on macroscopic healing throughout the second part of this work adds clinically integrated observation. Practical diagnostic and treatment information is appended in each chapter that may equally help experienced clinicians or dedicated students and researchers in broadening essential breaking points of their work. It is the wish of all multidisciplinary experts who gather prominent author's panel of this volume to incorporate latest medical reports and compel limits of current understanding for better tissue regeneration, limb salvage, and improved quality of life of our patients.