Staphylococcus comprises up to two-thirds of all pathogens in orthopedic implant infections
and they are the principal causative agents of two major types of infection affecting bone …

Bone is a hard yet dynamic tissue with remarkable healing capacities. Research to date has
greatly advanced the understanding of how bone heals and has led to marked success in …

Periprosthetic infection is considered the main cause of implant failure, which is expected to
be solved by fabricating an antibacterial coating on the surface of the implant. Nevertheless …

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have emerged as major pathogens in healthcare-
associated facilities, being S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus and, more recently, S …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a permanent member of the normal human microbiota,
commonly found on skin and mucous membranes. By adhering to tissue surface moieties of …

The emergence of clinical complications and therapeutic challenges for treating various
diseases necessitate the discovery of novel restorative functional materials. Polymer-based …

Abstract Purpose of Review Staphylococcus aureus is the primary pathogen responsible for
osteomyelitis, which remains a major healthcare burden. To understand its dominance, here …

Till date, a variety of efforts have been made to develop the essential properties of
hydroxyapatite as the most promising bioactive ceramic used in a broad spectrum of clinical …

An ideal guided bone regeneration membrane (GBRM) is expected not only to perform
barrier function, but also to enhance osteogenesis and resist bacteria infection. However …

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are frequently involved in implant-associated infections (IAIs),
making the treatment of these infections even more challenging. Therefore, multifunctional …