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Impact of Race and Insurance on Door-to-Appendectomy Time among Pediatric Patients

open access: yes, 2018
Racial and ethnic disparities in the rate of appendiceal rupture have been widely reported among the pediatric population. The main reasons for this remain largely unknown given that previous explanations pointing to signs of poor health care access have
Christison-Lagay, Emily R   +2 more
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Multifunctional Polyfluoride Ionogel‐Encapsulated Lithium Anodes for Durable and Safe Pouch Cells under Harsh Conditions

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this work, it is developed a multifunctional polyfluoride ionogel via in situ thermal polymerization to encapsulate lithium metal anodes, integrating flame‐retardant capability, hydrophobicity, dynamic self‐healing behavior, and high ionic conductivity.
Ting Li   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineering Topographical Cues to Enhance Neural Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury: Overcoming Challenges and Advancing Therapies

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) poses significant challenges for regeneration due to a series of secondary injury mechanisms. How to use biomaterial approach to target the failed regeneration after SCI remains a critical challenge. This review systematically evaluates current strategies to optimize biomaterial topographies for neurite outgrowth, axonal ...
Wei Xu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Kirigami‐Inspired Breathable Smart Contact Lens for Wireless Monitoring of Corneal Hypoxia and Microenvironment

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A kirigami‐inspired breathable smart contact lens is reported for wireless monitoring of corneal hypoxia and microenvironment. The ultrathin (55 µm) and flexible sensing device enables digitalized, in situ and precise monitoring of dissolved oxygen, humidity, and temperature (R2 >0.98).
Jiaxue Zhu   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

“Therapies Through Gut:” Targeted Drug Delivery for Non‐Gastrointestinal Diseases by Oral Administration

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of the mechanism of targeted delivery of nanoparticles including 1) paracellular, 2) endolysosomal escape, 3) receptor mediated endocytosis, and 4) M cell mediated transport for non‐GI diseases by oral administration such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and brain diseases. Abstract Oral drug delivery is a promising approach
Subarna Ray   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dexamethasone Delivery via Amphiphilic, Low‐swelling Hydrogels Treats Postoperative Inflammation in Cervical Spine Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 14, Issue 7, March 14, 2025.
DexaPatch, an implantable, low‐swelling amphiphilic hydrogel system containing dexamethasone‐PLGA microparticles, is developed and characterized for sustained local steroid release to reduce postoperative inflammation in tight surgical spaces. DexaPatch significantly reduces postoperative edema and fibrosis in a rabbit model of anterior spinal surgery,
Stephen W. Linderman   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineering the Future of Restorative Clinical Peripheral Nerve Surgery

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
What if damaged nerves could regenerate more effectively? This review unveils cutting‐edge strategies to restore nerve function, from biomaterial scaffolds and bioactive molecules to living engineered tissues. By accelerating axonal regrowth, preserving Schwann cells, and enhancing connectivity, these approaches are reshaping nerve repair—offering new ...
Justin C. Burrell   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gasotransmitters in Modern Medicine: Promises and Challenges in the Use of Porous Crystalline Carriers

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the growing interest in utilizing various gasotransmitters—small gaseous signaling molecules namely nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S)—for several therapeutic applications, with emphasis on the potential use of porous materials as carriers to provide safe and controlled local ...
Rosana V. Pinto   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expert-level detection of acute intracranial hemorrhage on head computed tomography using deep learning. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Computed tomography (CT) of the head is used worldwide to diagnose neurologic emergencies. However, expertise is required to interpret these scans, and even highly trained experts may miss subtle life-threatening findings. For head CT, a unique challenge
Hӓne, Christian   +4 more
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Nanomaterial‐Enhanced Biosensing: Mechanisms and Emerging Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Nanomaterial integration transforms biosensor capabilities through enhanced signal transduction, sensitivity, and selectivity. This review analyzes how nanoscale materials—from nanoparticles to nanosheets—leverage unique physicochemical properties to revolutionize electrochemical, optical, and electrical biosensing.
Younghak Cho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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