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Research Roundup
Abstract
In this regular feature, aesthetic nurse Claudia McGloin presents a brief synopsis of a range of recently published articles on medical aesthetics. Research roundup aims to provide an overview, rather than a detailed summary and critique, of the papers selected. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided at the end of each study summary
In the 4 years since the pandemic, long COVID has produced many challenges within healthcare. One of the most challenging is olfactory dysfunction (OD). This is a hugely distressing side effect for many patients around the world. A constant loss of smell affecting the patient which has a huge impact on their quality of life. In the last year or so, there has been much speculation on the potential outcome that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy could have as a treatment for OD.
The aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of PRP therapy in ameliorating OD, especially when associated with treating the long-term effects caused by COVID-19.
To conduct this study, the authors conducted a comprehensive search of any literature, studies and papers that highlighted any clinical trials or cases that showed PRP was used to treat OD. This, of course was limited to the use of PRP for COVID-19. The authors found and discussed data such as design, participant demographics, and reported outcomes, focusing on the efficacy and safety of PRP therapy for the treatment of OD in COVID-19 patients.
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