ROI analysis: Is investing in PRP worthwhile for your practice?
The article will contain a detailed cost-benefit analysis for the implementation of PRP treatments in various specialist areas, taking into account acquisition costs, running costs, pricing, and patient retention.
Read morePhotoactivated PRP (PAPRP): Biological Background, Evidence Base and Practical Considerations
Professional article for physicians and medical professionals on photoactivated PRP: biological background, current evidence and practical considerations.
Read morePRP in Psychiatry: Research on Depression and Anxiety Disorders
What role could platelets, BDNF and inflammatory processes play in depression and anxiety disorders? This article reviews the evidence and explains why PRP is not an established psychiatric treatment.
Read morePRP Therapy in Animals: Applications and Evidence in Horses, Dogs and Cats
PRP is studied in veterinary medicine mainly for selected orthopaedic conditions and injuries. This article reviews possible applications in horses, dogs and cats and explains the current evidence, potential risks and important limitations.
Read moreKIPIC Needles for PRP: Sizes, Selection Criteria and 34G × 8 mm Compared
Which KIPIC needle is suitable for a specific PRP protocol? This guide explains the differences between 25G and 34G needles, compares lengths from 4 to 42 mm and shows why the finest needle is not automatically the best choice. It includes a technical size comparison, information on flow resistance and viscosity, and a dedicated section on the new KIPIC 34G × 8 mm for suitable microinjection techniques.
Read moreMatching PRP Tubes and Centrifuges: Compatibility, Settings and Protocol
Which PRP tubes are compatible with which centrifuge? This article explains RCF, RPM, rotor radius, balancing and documentation using Vi PRP-PRO tubes and the Hettich EBA 200 MD as a reference. Reference setting: 1,200 × g for 7 minutes, equivalent to approximately 3,500 rpm at an 86 mm rotor radius. Current manufacturer instructions and IFUs remain binding.
Read morePRP Preparation in Hair Medicine: Tubes, RCF and Centrifugation
PRP is not a single standardized preparation. Tube system, anticoagulant, rotor radius, RCF, centrifugation time and cellular composition can influence the resulting PRP. This specialist article explains why PRP studies in hair medicine are only partly comparable, why RCF is more informative than RPM alone and which preparation parameters medical professionals should document.
Read moreOvarian Insufficiency and PRP Therapy
Intraovarian PRP is being investigated in women with diminished ovarian reserve, poor ovarian response and POI. This evidence review examines current randomized trials, meta-analyses and guidelines, distinguishes POI, DOR and POR, and explains why changes in AMH or AFC should not automatically be equated with improved pregnancy or live-birth outcomes.
Read moreDermaroller and its application: synergies with PRP, serums and hyaluronic acid.
Dermaroller is specifically designed to stimulate the natural regeneration of the skin and is increasingly used in combination with other treatments such as PRP, serums and hyaluronic acid.
Read morePRP Penile Injection for Erectile Dysfunction: Procedure, Evidence and Risks
PRP injections into the erectile tissue are being studied as a possible regenerative approach for erectile dysfunction. This article reviews the procedure, clinical evidence, risks and current guideline position.
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