Diseases caused by infections are becoming harder to treat as the antibiotics used become
less effective. A combination of strategies to develop active biomaterials that enhance …

Abstract Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) has shown to be a promising biomaterial for use as a
drug delivery system to release various bioactive compounds. It is cost-effective, easy to …

Upper limb amputations are frequently the result of traumatic events, often associated with
car accidents or incidents involving industrial machinery. The development of prosthetic …

Wound healing represents a global challenge for the healthcare system, resulting in
substantial costs and physical and emotional impacts on individuals. There is an increasing …

Skin injuries are some of the most common problems faced by those with trouble healing.
Medicine currently searches for multifunctional biomaterials that can enhance healing, while …

The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and adipose-derived stromal cells (ADSC) have been
investigated as a form of wound healing enhancement. The objective of this work was to …

Natural rubber (NR), derived from Hevea brasiliensis, has properties for biomedical
applications. Several studies indicate that these properties can be amplified when we …

As lesões por queimaduras são consideradas como a terceira causa de morte acidental
mundial e representam um grave risco à saúde [1]. Um recobrimento tecidual deficiente …

The skin is a tissue directly exposed to external chemical and physical factors that lead to
the development of different skin lesions. The protection of this tissue against the most …

Upper limb amputations occur frequently throughout the world and are mainly caused by
trauma, such as car accidents or accidents involving industrial machinery. The development …