Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine during activities such as coughing, sneezing, lifting, laughing or excersises. SUI is estimated to affect at least 10 – 20 % of women and poses a significant health problem. Incontinence affects quality of women`s life in many ways as it limits social and personal […]
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Spark Wave® Therapy – a New Method for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Peripheral nerve injuries affect millions of people every year. After trauma or surgery, patients often require autologous nerve grafting, which is the „gold standard“, but nevertheless a complex and demanding surgical procedure with low chances of success. The choice of graft type and optimal regeneration conditions are crucial for the final result.Scientists of the […]
Effect of shock waves on macrophages: A possible role in tissue regeneration and remodeling
In this study, d’Agostino et al. researched the effect of shock waves on macrophages in view of a possible function in tissue regeneration and remodeling. The team used two different types of macrophages: M1 pro-inflammatory macrophages and M2 anti-inflammatory macrophages. After SW treatment with different intensities the expression was measured via qPCR. The results of […]