Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation NIHR HSRIC. Cryopreserved human placental tissue (Stravix) for wound repair. Birmingham: NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre. Horizon Scanning Review. 2016 Authors' conclusions Cryopreserved human placental tissue is a new treatment to aid the healing of wounds that may reduce inflammation and scarring. Skin damage through cuts, burns or surgery are a source of discomfort, inflammation and scarring, and can also lead to infections. Cryopreserved human placental tissue includes molecules and materials expected to aid wound healing as well as living cells. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Cryopreservation; Female; Humans; Placenta; Wound Healing Language Published English Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre, University of Birmingham, Institute of Applied Health Research, Public Health building, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 9077 Email: nihrhsc@contacts.bham.ac.uk AccessionNumber 32016001038 Date abstract record published 11/10/2016 |