BURNS

This study tested whether using fresh frozen plasma (FFP) works better than albumin (a common protein solution) when treating people with severe burns. Researchers wanted to see if FFP helps patients recover with fewer complications, like lung problems, and reduces the total amou…

This small study tested if a therapy called 'illusory movements'—where patients imagine moving their limbs—could help control severe muscle loss and improve metabolism in people with large burns. Twelve patients with burns covering at least 20% of their body were involved. Resear…

This study tested a new, low-cost blood test called the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) to see if it could better detect bacterial infections in hospitalized burn patients. Researchers compared the ICIS test to other standard infection markers in 97 adult and child burn pat…

This study tested a 12-week rehabilitation program for people with severe burns around their upper arm. It combined two therapies: 'Russian current' electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles and 'muscle energy techniques,' a type of stretching, to improve movement. The goal wa…

This study tested two common treatments for thick, painful scars from burns. Researchers compared kinesio tape, low-level laser therapy, and a combination of both over 8 weeks in 60 participants. The goal was to see which approach best improved scar flexibility and reduced pain.

This study tested if a newer treatment called shock wave therapy works better than standard physical therapy for improving forearm burn scars. 80 adults with scars from partial-thickness burns received one of the two treatments for 8 weeks. Researchers used ultrasound scans and q…

This study tested if combining a special physical therapy technique with virtual reality (VR) games could help adults with arm burns. The goal was to see if this fun, engaging approach could improve how they walk, reduce their fear of moving the injured arm, and help with overall…

This study tested whether a newer, high-flow oxygen delivery system works better than a standard nasal tube for children with burns who need sedation for procedures. Researchers compared the two methods in 50 children aged 1-14 to see which one caused fewer breathing problems and…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during painful wound dressing changes could help adults with serious burns. Researchers compared 60 patients who used VR to a group receiving standard care, measuring their pain levels and sleep quality. The goal was …

This study tested whether giving higher doses of Vitamin D helps adults recover from serious burns. Researchers compared a standard daily dose (400 IU) against a much higher dose (4,000 IU) in 48 burn survivors. They measured whether the higher dose improved physical function, me…

This study aimed to find out if a laser treatment or a simple punch biopsy works better to improve thick, raised burn scars. Researchers tested three small areas on each participant's scar: one got the laser, one got tiny tissue punches, and one got no treatment. They compared th…