The development of new technologies is key to the continued improvement of medicine,
relying on comprehensive materials design strategies that can integrate advanced …

When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …

Summary Background & aims Chronic Intestinal Failure (CIF) is the long-lasting reduction of
gut function, below the minimum necessary for the absorption of macronutrients and/or water …

Background This article addresses the treatment of VTE disease. Methods We generated
strong (Grade 1) and weak (Grade 2) recommendations based on high-quality (Grade A) …

Background & aims In 2016, ESPEN published the guideline for Chronic Intestinal Failure
(CIF) in adults. An updated version of ESPEN guidelines on CIF due to benign disease in …

Central venous catheters (CVC) have revolutionized the care of patients requiring long-term
venous access. With increasing use of CVCs, the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis …

Abstract This Leading Opinion Paper discusses a very important matter concerning the use
of a single word in biomaterials science. This might be considered as being solely …

Flushing and locking of intravenous catheters are thought to be essential in the prevention of
occlusion. The clinical sign of an occlusion is catheter malfunction and flushing is strongly …

Safe and reliable venous access is mandatory in modern health care, but central venous
catheters (CVCs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, This paper …

Thrombotic complications associated with the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) are
common and lead to distressing patient symptoms, catheter dysfunction, increased risk of …