Bacterial biofilms can be found in most environments on our planet, and the human body is
no exception. Consisting of microbial cells encased in a matrix of extracellular polymers …

Biofilms are bacterial aggregates embedded in a self-produced, protective matrix. The
biofilm lifestyle offers resilience to external threats such as the immune system …

In this paper, we review and analyze the commonly available wound healing models
reported in the literature and discuss their advantages and issues, considering their …

The existence of biofilm remains a significant impediment to the healing of chronic wounds,
including diabetic wounds. The dense extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) barrier of …

Diabetic foot (DF) is difficult to heal due to the formation of drug-resistant bacterial biofilms
and dysregulation of the wound microenvironment. To solve this problem, multifunctional …

Efficient functionality of the immune system is needed to fight against the development of
infectious diseases, including, among others, serious recurrent chronic infections. Research …

Introduction Chronic wounds are a major drain on healthcare resources and can lead to
substantial reductions in quality of life for those affected. Moreover, they often precede …

The recent approval of experimental phage therapies by the FDA and other regulatory
bodies with expanded access in cases in the United States and other nations caught the …

Background Cold atmospheric plasma is a novel innovative approach for wound care, and it
is currently underrepresented in veterinary medicine. Objectives To investigate the efficacy …

Post-operative sternum infection increases perioperative morbidity and mortality rates and
prolongs hospitalizations. Sternal dehiscence is a rare postoperative complication observed …