Application of small and shallow external suture in facial aesthetic suturing
Available online 3 March 2026
To improve the external suture method in order to enhance the quality of wound healing and reduce scar formation....
Orthopedic Applications of Inorganic Nanomaterials Particularly in Osteomyelitis
Available online 3 March 2026
The clinical management of osteomyelitis is significantly compromised by the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and biofilm-associated infections that evade conventional therapies....
Chinese expert consensus on Super-tension-reduction suture (Extra-tension-reduction suture) for surgical wounds (version 2025)
Available online 26 February 2026
Super-tension-reduction suture (STRS), also named extra-tension-reduction suture, refers to a suture technique maintaining the skin closed in a state of zero tension or even negative tension for a relatively...
Anchoring Design of Auricular Cartilage Silicone Rhinoplasty
Available online 26 February 2026
Dorsal augmentation rhinoplasty using silicone implants combined with tip plasty using autologous cartilage is widely performed in Asian populations. Despite the advantages of silicone implants, including...
Consensus on the Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Manuscript Writing
Available online 26 February 2026
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to medical writing, offering significant benefits in linguistic refinement and efficiency, particularly for non-native English speakers. However,...
The evolution and current situation of regulations of China’s stem cell industry
Available online 26 February 2026
Stem cells and regenerative medicine represent one of the most revolutionary frontiers in life sciences, holding transformative potential for treating refractory diseases and improving public health....
Preparation of Yoda1@chitosan controlled release microspheres and their effects on bone injury repair at high-altitude
Available online 26 February 2026
The hypoxic and hypobaric conditions of high-altitude environments significantly impair osteogenesis and angiogenesis, leading to delayed bone healing and posing clinical challenges. In this study,...
Advances in hypertrophic scar animal model research: A multidimensional analysis from traditional models to emerging technologies
January 2026
Hypertrophic scar (HS) results from abnormal healing with excessive collagen and fibroblast activity, leading to cosmetic and functional problems and significantly impairing quality of life. Due to...
Challenges and opportunities for cardiac organoids: A comprehensive review
January 2026
Cardiac organoids, as 3D self-organizing models derived from pluripotent stem cells, can mimic the microstructure, cellular heterogeneity, and key functions of the human heart, providing a revolutionary...
Frontiers and hotspots in burn wound healing: A visualized bibliometric analysis
January 2026
Burns have caused an undeniable burden on medical resources and social economy, and burn wound healing is a long-term research hotspot....
Advancements in staging, grading and regenerative therapeutic approaches for osteoarthritis
January 2026
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex and heterogeneous degenerative joint disease, which demands a shift from generalized palliative care to precision medicine, necessitating accurate staging and grading...
Mechanical properties of hydrogel wound dressing in skin regeneration – a meta-analysis of in vivo studies
January 2026
This study quantitatively evaluated how the mechanical properties of hydrogel wound dressings influence in vivo wound healing outcomes, including wound closure, granulation tissue formation, collagen...
Family income and epilepsy prevalence in the United States: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey
January 2026
To investigate the association between family income and the prevalence of epilepsy in a representative sample of U.S. adults....
Consensus guidelines on negative pressure wound therapy for wound repair (2025 version)
January 2026
The 2017 version of the Expert Consensus on the Application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in Burn Surgery has long been a valuable clinical reference for practitioners in China. In recent...
Butane inhalation abuse: A bibliometric analysis (1954–2024)
January 2026
Rising global butane-related abuse necessitates urgent public health research....
Vital Pulp Therapy: A Three-Year Clinical Case Series on Regenerative Potential and Adhesive Restoration Strategies
Available online 31 January 2026
Vital pulp therapy (VPT) aims to preserve the vitality and regenerative potential of the dental pulp following carious or mechanical exposure. The introduction of hydraulic calcium silicate cements...
AI and stroke rehabilitation: The past, present and future
December 2025
This article offers a comprehensive review of research progress in the field of artificial intelligence and stroke rehabilitation. It begins by exploring its historical development, which has progressed...
Regenerative rehabilitation: Mechanisms, clinical applications, and translational challenges
December 2025
Regenerative rehabilitation is an evolving discipline that strategically unites regenerative medicine with rehabilitation science to enhance functional recovery through synergistic biological and physical...
Stem cell secretomes from surgical waste: A novel approach to cancer therapy – An in vitro study
December 2025
Cancer remains the second leading cause of mortality in India. Conventional chemotherapy is often limited by drug resistance, toxicity to healthy tissues, and promotion of metastasis, emphasizing the...
Applications and prospects of artificial intelligence in wound healing
December 2025
Wound healing is a critical aspect of clinical treatment, particularly in the management of complex wounds, including burns, diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI)...
Green synthesis of AgNPs catalyzing free radical polymerization as wound dressing with an anti-bacterial effect
December 2025
The development of wound dressing materials remains a critical need, driven by the complexity of wound environments and the intricate nature of the healing process. One of the most common wound dressing...
Methylation-enriched telomere length mediates the association between lead exposure and cognitive function in an aging population
December 2025
This study investigated the mediating role of methylation-predicted telomere length (mTL) in the association between lead (Pb) exposure and cognitive decline among older adults, leveraging data from...
Natural and synthetic biomaterials, structural matrices-based wound dressings: Key properties, material correlation, and adaptability
December 2025
The skin, the largest and fastest regenerating organ in the body, acts as a protective barrier against environmental threats. However, due to constant exposure, it is susceptible to various injuries....
Digital design for surface organ reconstruction
December 2025
Conventional techniques for surface organ reconstruction in burn and plastic surgery are often limited by their imprecision, lack of customization, and suboptimal functional outcomes. The integration...
Publisher's Note
December 2025