Aim: This paper investigates the conditions for inclusive design of regenerative medicine
interventions from a bioethical perspective, taking regenerative valve implants as a …

It may soon become possible not just to replace, but to re-grow healthy tissues after injury or
disease, because of innovations in the field of Regenerative Medicine. One particularly …

The objective of tissue engineering is to create living body parts that will fully integrate with
the recipient's body. With respect to the ethics of tissue engineering, one can roughly …

The following hypothetical case study was developed for bioengineering students and is
concerned with choosing between two devices used for development of a pediatric tissue …

Cardiovascular disorders have always been the top contributors to the number of mortality
occurring worldwide. But the last few decades have seen a drop in those numbers as the …

Cardiovascular disorders have always been the top contributors to the number of mortality
occurring worldwide. But the last few decades have seen a drop in those numbers as the …

The innovation process has often been represented as a linear process which funnels
customer needs through various business and process filters. This method may be …

Herein, we describe the unique interplay among biomedical ethics, principles of distributive
justice, and economic theory to highlight the role of health technology assessments to …

Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary research area in translational medicine
characterized by a considerable complexity due to the attempt to combine cells, engineered …

In this article, we will review the current state of the art in heart valve tissue engineering. We
provide an overview of mechanical and biological replacement options, outlining …