Device-associated infections (DAI) remain a serious concern in modern healthcare.
Bacterial attachment to a surface is the first step in biofilm formation, which is one of the main …

Pathogenic microbial biofilms that readily form on implantable medical devices or human
tissues have posed a great threat to worldwide healthcare. Hopes are focused on preventive …

Despite intensive and considerable research achievements by material scientists and
biologists, the problems of infections related to medical devices and implants remain knotty …

Despite sterilization and aseptic procedures, bacterial infection remains a major impediment
to the utility of medical implants including catheters, artificial prosthetics, and subcutaneous …

Bacterial biofilms can cause widespread infection. In addition to causing urinary tract
infections and pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, biofilms can help …

Bacterial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on biomedical implants and devices
are a major cause of their failure. As systemic antibiotic treatment is often ineffective, there is …

The insertion or implantation of foreign bodies has become an indispensable part in almost
all fields of medicine. However, medical devices are associated with a definitive risk of …

Pathogenic biofilms formed on the surfaces of implantable medical devices and materials
pose an urgent global healthcare problem. Although conventional antibacterial surfaces …

One of the major drawbacks in the use of biomedical materials is the occurrence of
biomaterials centered infections. After implantation, the host interacts with a biomaterial by …

Bacterial colonization in the form of biofilms on surfaces causes persistent infections and is
an issue of considerable concern to healthcare providers. There is an urgent need for novel …