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Capillary‐Driven 3D Open Fluidic Networks for Versatile Continuous Flow Manipulation

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
The capillary‐driven 3D open fluidic networks (OFNs), composed of connected polyhedral frames, enable precise, programmable, and versatile manipulation of unary, binary, and multiple continuous flows in both spatial and temporal dimensions. OFNs represent a significant leap beyond conventional microfluidics, unlocking new possibilities for selective ...
Shuangmei Wu, Siqi Sun, Jia Ye, Liqiu Wang, Yiyuan Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adjusting Cell‐Surface Interactions Through a Covalent Immobilization of Biomolecules

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This review presents an overview of current and emerging immobilization techniques coupled with an in‐depth investigation of the underlying mechanisms governing the activity and stability of covalently immobilized biomolecules. The aim of this study is to serve as a guide for the development of long‐lasting biomedical coatings with versatile biological
Sara Shakibania, Manus J. P. Biggs, Katarzyna Krukiewicz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving Dental Diagnostics: Enhanced Convolution with Spatial Attention Mechanism [PDF]

arXiv
Deep learning has emerged as a transformative tool in healthcare, offering significant advancements in dental diagnostics by analyzing complex imaging data. This paper presents an enhanced ResNet50 architecture, integrated with the SimAM attention module, to address the challenge of limited contrast in dental images and optimize deep learning ...
arxiv  

The building of an accurate 3D physical model of the skull and maxillary dentition. [PDF]

, 2010
3D rapid prototyping is a useful tool for the production of 3D models of the human skull taken from cone beam computed tomography scans. Although the accuracy of these models is acceptable the dentition is distorted.
O'Neil, Michael
core   +1 more source

Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies

Advanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.
Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops, Manuela Ciocca, Martina Aurora Costa Angeli, Silvia Pogliaghi, Soufiane Krik, Enrico Avancini, Niko Münzenrieder, Paolo Lugli, Luisa Petti   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acrylic Resin Guide for Locating the Abutment Screw Access Channel of Cement-Retained Implant Prostheses [PDF]

, 2016
Abutment screw loosening represents a common and challenging technical complication of cement-retained implant prostheses. This article describes the fabrication of a simple and accurate poly(methyl methacrylate) guide for identifying the location and ...
Ahmed, Ayman, Garaicoa, Jorge, Maroulakos, Georgios   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Electrical Stimulation Therapy – Dedicated to the Perfect Plastic Repair

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review discusses various types of electrical stimulation sources and materials, delving into the roles and mechanisms of electrical stimulation therapy in plastic surgery for tissue repair. This work broadens the clinical perspective of electrical stimulation, covering diverse repair needs from bone to soft tissues, and provides insights into ...
Kexin Deng, Ruizeng Luo, Ying Chen, Xiaoqiang Liu, Yuanyin Xi, Muhammad Usman, Xupin Jiang, Zhou Li, Jiaping Zhang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

ToMoBrush: Exploring Dental Health Sensing using a Sonic Toothbrush [PDF]

Early detection of dental disease is crucial to prevent adverse outcomes. Today, dental X-rays are currently the most accurate gold standard for dental disease detection. Unfortunately, regular X-ray exam is still a privilege for billions of people around the world.
arxiv   +1 more source

A Method of Locating the Abutment Screw Access Channel with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and a 3D-Printed Drilling Guide [PDF]

, 2018
In managing loose abutment screws, locating precisely the position of the screw access channel is difficult. This technique describes the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and surgical guide planning software to locate the screw access channel ...
Asiri, Waleed Nasir, Cho, Seok-Hwan, Domagala, Agnieszka, Thompson, Geoffrey A.   +3 more
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Rational Design of Inner Ear Drug Delivery Systems

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Hearing loss is a common disease affecting many people, and inner ear lesions are one of the most important causes. This review focuses on the treatment of inner ear hearing loss by drug delivery systems. It includes the current methods and technologies developed, and it predicts possible directions.
Xiayidan Maimaitikelimu, Zhiyan Xuan, Haoyu Ren, Keng Chen, Hui Zhang, Huan Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source