/oss/taxonomy/term/2650/all en /oss/article/young-blood-hype <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em>This article was first published in</em><span> </span><a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-hype-about-plasma-transfusions-isnt-warranted">The Montreal Gazette<span>.</span></a></p> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:43:14 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 7629 at /oss /oss/article/health-you-asked/do-platelet-rich-plasma-prp-injections-work-wound-healing-and-baldness <p>Blood is composed of red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), plasma (which is a clear fluid carrying the cells,) and platelets. Platelets are a natural source of different growth factors and secrete chemicals that attract fibroblasts (cells that play a critical role in wound healing) from surrounding connective tissue into the wounded area.</p> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:56:39 +0000 Melody Ko MD 1824 at /oss