As one of the most common hospital-acquired infections, catheter-related infections (CRIs)
which are caused by microbial colonization lead to increasing morbidity and mortality of …

Present-day healthcare employs several types of invasive devices, including urinary
catheters, to improve medical wellness, the clinical outcome of disease, and the quality of …

The primary barriers preventing the use of silicone-based catheters in medicine, especially
for long-term indwelling, are bacterial-related illnesses, blood clotting, inflammation, and cell …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), caused by biofilms, are the most
frequent health-care associated infections. Novel antibiofilm coatings are needed to …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the leading nosocomial
infections in the world and have led to the extensive study of various strategies to prevent …

Biofoulants can adhere to multiple surfaces, degrading the performance of medical devices
and industrial facilities and/or causing nosocomial infection. The surface immobilization of …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) frequently occur following the insertion
of catheters in hospitalized patients, often leading to severe clinical complications. These …

Implantable medical devices have played a significant role in improving both medical care
and patients' quality of life. Urinary Catheters (UCs) are commonly utilized as a substitute for …

Urinary catheters are used extensively throughout healthcare for various reasons including
management of urinary tract dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to simultaneously …

Smart materials with controlled stimuli-responsive functions are at the forefront of
technological development. In this work, we present a generic strategy that combines simple …