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Thermal Annealing Enhances Piezoelectricity and Regenerative Potential of PVDF‐TrFE Nanofiber Scaffolds

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Thermal annealing improves the structure, stiffness, and piezoelectric properties of poly(vinylidene flouride‐trifluoroethylene) (PVDF‐TrFE) nanofiber scaffolds. These annealed scaffolds promote Schwann cell proliferation and matrix remodeling in vitro and demonstrate in vivo biocompatibility.
Maksym Krutko   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioengineered Models of Nerve Regeneration

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Bioengineered nerve regeneration platforms ranging from patterned cell cultures and hydrogels to fibrous scaffolds and microfluidic systems are reviewed, highlighting the complex cellular and biochemical environments essential for nerve repair. Challenges associated with these platforms, such as balancing complexity with throughput and the need for ...
Madalynn Jade Thompson   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Laser‐Induced Phase Separation of PEDOT:PSS for Bioelectronics

open access: yesAdvanced Photonics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the potential of laser‐induced phase separation of PEDOT:PSS for bioelectronic applications. It highlights the properties including enhanced electrical conductivity, wet stability, electrochemical stability, high pattern resolution, and biocompatibility.
Bei'er Zhu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship of Arterial Stiffness Index and Pulse Pressure With Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

open access: yesJournal of the American Heart Association : Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2018
Background Vascular aging results in stiffer arteries and may have a role in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Arterial stiffness index (ASI), measured by finger photoplethysmography, and pulse pressure (PP) are 2 independent vascular ...
M. A. Said   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Risk factors and target organ damage: is there a special case for prehypertension? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
No abstract ...
Aristimuño   +14 more
core   +1 more source

Arterial Stiffness in CKD: A Review.

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2019
This narrative review summarizes a decade of experience examining the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships of arterial stiffness, as assessed using carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, with outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease ...
R. Townsend
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comparative study of arterial stiffness indices between smokers & non smokers [PDF]

open access: yesAl Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014
Background & Objective: Arterial stiffening is recognized as a critical precursor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Smoking is one of the modifiable risk factor for CVD. Lifestyle modification
V. Prabha   +3 more
doaj  

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