Biofilm management in wound care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate for human infectious diseases
caused by bacteria with a biofilm phenotype is 65 percent and the National Institutes of …
caused by bacteria with a biofilm phenotype is 65 percent and the National Institutes of …
[HTML][HTML] Engineering bioactive synthetic polymers for biomedical applications: A review with emphasis on tissue engineering and controlled release
Synthetic polymers (SyPs) have found many relevant applications niches in biomedical
engineering. Their mechanical properties, defined chemical structure, batch to batch …
engineering. Their mechanical properties, defined chemical structure, batch to batch …
OLED catheters for inner-body phototherapy: A case of type 2 diabetes mellitus improved via duodenal photobiomodulation
Phototherapeutics has shown promise in treating various diseases without surgical or drug
interventions. However, it is challenging to use it in inner-body applications due to the …
interventions. However, it is challenging to use it in inner-body applications due to the …
[HTML][HTML] Metallic stent mesh coated with silver nanoparticles suppresses stent-induced tissue hyperplasia and biliary sludge in the rabbit extrahepatic bile duct
Recent therapeutic strategies to suppress restenosis after biliary stent placement are
insufficient. Here, we demonstrate the usefulness of a self-expandable metal stent (SEMS), a …
insufficient. Here, we demonstrate the usefulness of a self-expandable metal stent (SEMS), a …
Recent developments in antibacterial or antibiofilm compound coating for biliary stents
T Wu, Y Yang, H Su, Y Gu, Q Ma, Y Zhang - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cholestasis of the indwelling biliary stents usually leads to stone recurrence after
endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatoraphy (ERCP). Biliary stents, including metallic …
endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatoraphy (ERCP). Biliary stents, including metallic …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial growth and adhesion of Escherichia coli in elastomeric silicone foams with commonly used additives
Silicone is often used in environments where water repellency is an advantage. Contact with
water promotes the adhesion of microorganisms and biofilm formation. Depending on the …
water promotes the adhesion of microorganisms and biofilm formation. Depending on the …
Advances in stent therapy for malignant biliary obstruction
X He, Y Zhu, Y Wang, Y Hao, J Hong - Abdominal Radiology, 2021 - Springer
Malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), result of pancreatobiliary diseases is a challenging
condition. Most patients with MBO are inoperable at the time of diagnosis, and the disease is …
condition. Most patients with MBO are inoperable at the time of diagnosis, and the disease is …
Silver-based polymeric nanocomposites as antimicrobial coatings for biomedical applications
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose one of the major challenges to therapeutic
applications of biomedical devices under clinically relevant conditions. A paradigm shift in …
applications of biomedical devices under clinically relevant conditions. A paradigm shift in …
[HTML][HTML] Silver nanofunctionalized stent after radiofrequency ablation suppresses tissue hyperplasia and bacterial growth
Intraductal radiofrequency (RF) ablation combined with placement of a self-expandable
metal stent (SEMS) for malignant biliary obstruction has risks such as stent-and heat …
metal stent (SEMS) for malignant biliary obstruction has risks such as stent-and heat …
Therapeutic biliary stents: applications and opportunities
M Ledenko, B Toskich, C Mehner… - Expert review of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Biliary stents are used to optimize ductal patency and enable bile flow in the
management of obstruction or injury related to biliary tract tumors, strictures, stones, or leaks …
management of obstruction or injury related to biliary tract tumors, strictures, stones, or leaks …