The development of microorganisms' colonies creates a three-dimensional structure named
biofilm, which helps microorganisms attach to the substratum to survive. The …

Indwelling medical devices such as catheters are a ubiquitous and indispensable
component in modern medical practice for improving therapeutic outcomes for patients. Yet …

One of the most detrimental consequences of surface colonization by bacteria is healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs), which contribute to increased patient mortality and morbidity …

Catheters are commonly used in hospital treatment, but most of the medical materials used
in the production of catheters are hydrophobic, with high surface friction and weak …

Formation of bacterial biofilm on indwelling urinary catheters usually causes catheter–
associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) that represent high percent of nosocomial …

Antibacterial coatings have drawn much attention because of their high potential
applications in medicine. However, the weak mechanical property, poor biosafety, and …

Antimicrobial coating is of great important in leather finishing. Herein, we report a newly
synthesized polyurethane with zwitterionic sulfobetaine side groups and evaluate their …

Ureteral stents are broadly used for the treatment of a wide range of pathologies, with
different complexities and characteristics. Despite being efficient, the morbidity associated …

The use of central venous catheters (CVC) is highly associated with nosocomial blood
infections and its use largely requires a systematic assessment of benefits and risks …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) pose a significant challenge in hospital
settings. Current solutions available on the market involve incorporating antimicrobials and …