Biofilms are complex microbial architectures that attach to surfaces and encase
microorganisms in a matrix composed of self-produced hydrated extracellular polymeric …

After the implantation of dental implants or orthopedic device, there is a “race for the
surface,” a competitive battle between bacteria and host cells for the occupation of the …

Like all biofluid-contacting medical devices, intranasal splints are highly prone to bacterial
adhesion and clot formation. Despite their widespread use and the numerous complications …

Biofilm-state bacterial infections associated with inserted medical devices constitute a
massive health and financial problem worldwide. Although bacteria exhibit significantly …

Biofilm formation plays a critical role in antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus.
Here, we investigated the potential of crude extracts of 79 Micronesian marine …

Objectives: Intranasal septal splints are often used in nasal septal surgeries. Routine use of
postoperative antibiotics is an accepted practice, although data regarding its efficacy in …

Purpose Although nasal splints and trans-septal sutures are preferred for septal closure
following septoplasty, quilting sutures, also known as continuous mattress sutures, are …

To investigate the effect of intranasal splint removal time on patient comfort and possible
complications after septoplasty. One hundred and nine patients who had septoplasty …

Pediatric implants are a special subclass of a vast number of clinically used medical
implants, uniquely designed to address the needs of young patients who are at the onset of …

Background Nasal packing post-septoplasty often leads to discomfort, breathing difficulties,
and elevated infection risk. Alternative methods, such as intranasal splinting and quilting …