A review of biodegradable natural polymer-based nanoparticles for drug delivery applications

H Idrees, SZJ Zaidi, A Sabir, RU Khan, X Zhang… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable natural polymers have been investigated extensively as the best choice for
encapsulation and delivery of drugs. The research has attracted remarkable attention in the …

Robotics, automation, active electrode arrays, and new devices for cochlear implantation: A contemporary review

D De Seta, H Daoudi, R Torres, E Ferrary, O Sterkers… - Hearing Research, 2022 - Elsevier
In the last two decades, cochlear implant surgery has evolved into a minimally invasive,
hearing preservation surgical technique. The devices used during surgery have benefited …

Antibacterial CATH‐2 Peptide Coating to Prevent Bone Implant‐Related Infection

P Keikhosravani, F Jahanmard, T Bollen… - Advanced Materials …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The development of antibacterial coatings is a promising approach to preventing biofilm
formation and reducing the overuse of systemic antibiotics. However, widespread antibiotic …

Techniques, applications and prospects of polysaccharide and protein based biopolymer coatings: A review

S Swarupa, P Thareja - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing relevance of sustainable materials has recently led to the exploration of
naturally derived biopolymeric hydrogels as coating materials due to their biodegradability …

Recent advances in the implant-based drug delivery in otorhinolaryngology

F Tan, Y Zhu, Z Ma, M Al-Rubeai - Acta Biomaterialia, 2020 - Elsevier
The surgical implant is an interdisciplinary therapeutic modality that offers unique
advantages in the daily practice of otorhinolaryngology. Some well-known examples include …

Development and evaluation of a reusable, force measuring tool for the robot-assisted insertion of cochlear implant electrode arrays

P Aebischer, B Sarbach, S Weder… - IEEE Transactions …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Objective: Limitations in human kinematics during cochlear implantation induce pressure
transients and increased forces on intracochlear structures. Herein, we present a novel head …

Preventing biofilm formation and development on ear, nose and throat medical devices

DC Gheorghe, A Ilie, AG Niculescu, AM Grumezescu - Biomedicines, 2021 - mdpi.com
Otorhinolaryngology is a vast domain that requires the aid of many resources for optimal
performance. The medical devices utilized in this branch share common problems, such as …

Impact of Insertion Speed, Depth, and Robotic Assistance on Cochlear Implant Insertion Forces and Intracochlear Pressure: A Scoping Review

F Hrnčiřík, L Nagy, HL Grimes, H Iftikhar, J Muzaffar… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cochlear implants are crucial for addressing severe-to-profound hearing loss, with the
success of the procedure requiring careful electrode placement. This scoping review …

[HTML][HTML] EVA implants for controlled drug delivery to the inner ear

YB das Lages, N Milanino, J Verin, JF Willart… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the potential of poly (ethylene vinyl acetate)(EVA) copolymers as matrix
formers in miniaturised implants, allowing to achieve controlled drug delivery into the inner …

Preparation and characterization of neural stem cell-loaded conductive hydrogel cochlear implant electrode coatings

Z Wang, Y Yan, W Chen, Z Tan, Q Yan, Q Chen… - Biomaterials …, 2025 - Elsevier
Sensorineural deafness is a hearing impairment resulting from damage to the auditory nerve
or inner ear hair cells. Currently, cochlear implants (CIs) are widely used as hearing aids for …