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Ultrasound‐Triggered Gelation for Restoring Biomechanical Properties of Degenerated Functional Spinal Units

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces an innovative approach to treating intervertebral disc degeneration using ultrasound‐triggered in situ hydrogel formation. Proof‐of‐concept experiments using optimized biomaterial and ultrasound parameters demonstrate partial restoration of biomechanical function and successful integration into degenerated disc tissue, offering a ...
Veerle A. Brans, Anna P. Constantinou, Matthew J. Kibble, Valeria Nele, Daniel Reumann, Luca Bau, Sebastien J. P. Callens, James P. K. Armstrong, Nicolas Newell, Constantin C. Coussios, Molly M. Stevens, Michael D. Gray   +11 more
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Atorvastatin combined to interferon to verify the efficacy (ACTIVE) in relapsing-remitting active multiple sclerosis patients: a longitudinal controlled trial of combination therapy. [PDF]

, 2010
A large body of evidence suggests that, besides their cholesterol-lowering effect, statins exert anti-inflammatory action. Consequently, statins may have therapeutic potential in immune-mediated disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
BRESCIA MORRA, VINCENZO, BRUNETTI, ARTURO, CAROTENUTO, BARBARA, LANZILLO, ROBERTA, Lus G, OREFICE, GIUSEPPE, Prinster A, Quarantelli M, RINALDI, CARLO, SALVATORE, ELENA, Spitaleri D, Tedeschi G, Vacca G, Ventrella G   +13 more
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Bioprinting Organs—Science or Fiction?—A Review From Students to Students

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Bioprinting artificial organs has the potential to revolutionize the medical field. This is a comprehensive review of the bioprinting workflow delving into the latest advancements in bioinks, materials and bioprinting techniques, exploring the critical stages of tissue maturation and functionality.
Nicoletta Murenu, Camilla Mussoni, Mateo S. Andrade Mier, Paula Buettner, Nathaly Chicaiza‐Cabezas, Yi‐Yu Robin Dai, Jessica Faber, Maren Fiedler, Zan Lamberger, Xuen Jen Ng, Vanessa Moessler, Anna Rederer, Jonas Roeder, Sabrina Stecher, Katinka Theis, Jeanette Weigelt, Silvia Budday, Gregor Lang, Natascha Schaefer   +18 more
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Chronic white matter lesion activity predicts clinical progression in primary progressive multiple sclerosis. [PDF]

, 2019
Chronic active and slowly expanding lesions with smouldering inflammation are neuropathological correlates of progressive multiple sclerosis pathology.
Arnold, Douglas L, Barkhof, Frederik, Belachew, Shibeshih, Bernasconi, Corrado, Elliott, Colm, Fecker, Julian, Hauser, Stephen L, Kappos, Ludwig, Model, Fabian, Wei, Wei, Wolinsky, Jerry S   +10 more
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Current Challenges in Hemostasis and Advances in Particle‐Assisted Styptic Devices

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Here persistent limitations in hemostatic technologies are highlighted and cutting‐edge biomimetic, microparticle‐assisted, and nanoengineered systems with integrated drug delivery are showcased. Moreover, the article identifies fresh directions toward the next‐generation of multifunctional hemostatic devices with superior efficacy and accessibility ...
Daniele Baiocco, Zhibing Zhang, Neil M. Eisenstein, Nigel Tai, Liam M. Grover   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of 3 Tesla MRI on interobserver agreement in clinically isolated syndrome: A MAGNIMS multicentre study [PDF]

, 2018
Compared to 1.5 T, 3 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) increases signal-to-noise ratio leading to improved image quality. However, its clinical relevance in clinically isolated syndrome suggestive of multiple sclerosis remains ...
Amann, M, Andelova, M, Barkhof, F, Burggraaff, J, Cawley, N, Ciccarelli, O, Collorone, S, Cortese, R, Gasperini, C, Hagens, MH, Killestein, J, Kilsdonk, ID, Lieb, JM, Lissenberg-Witte, BI, Lukas, C, MAGNIMS Study Group, Oreja-Guevara, C, Palace, J, Pantano, P, Rovira, A, Ruggieri, S, Sbardella, E, Wattjes, MP, Wuerfel, J   +23 more
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Hydrocolloid‐Based Multiwavelength Stretchable QD‐OLED Patch for Simultaneous Neonatal Jaundice and Dermatitis Treatment with Biosignal Monitoring

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Comparison of therapeutic and diagnostic applications of a surface‐emitting light source with multiwavelength emission characteristics. Abstract Conventional light‐emitting‐diode‐based light sources suffer from rigidity, localized heating, and poor adaptability to skin deformation, limiting their use in skin‐attached medical devices.
In Ho Kim, Young Woo Kim, Jae‐Young Jeong, Ye Ji Shin, Chaeyeong Lee, Jae Gyun Choi, Oh Kwan Kwon, Kyoung Hwa Kim, Sang Jik Kwon, Eou‐Sik Cho, Yongmin Jeon   +10 more
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The new Global Multiple Sclerosis Severity Score (MSSS) correlates with axonal but not glial biomarkers [PDF]

, 2006
This study investigated whether the new Global Multiple Sclerosis Severity Scale (MSSS) correlated with cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for axonal and glial pathology.
Eikelenboom, M.J., Giovannoni, G., Keir, G., Petzold, A., Polman, C.H., Thompson, E.J., Uitdehaag, B.M.J.   +6 more
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Body Biofluids for Minimally‐Invasive Diagnostics: Insights, Challenges, Emerging Technologies, and Clinical Potential

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Recent advances in diagnostics have accelerated the development of miniaturized wearable technologies for the continuous monitoring of diseases. This paradigm is shifting healthcare away from invasive, centralized blood tests toward decentralized monitoring, using alternative body biofluids.
Lanka Tata Rao, Chandan Kumar Mandal, Fernando Patolsky   +2 more
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Microneedle Technology in Psoriasis Management: Mechanistic Insights, Technological Innovation, Clinical Progress, and Challenges

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the evolving role of microneedle systems in psoriasis management, highlighting their potential for enhanced drug delivery, diagnosis, and disease monitoring. It also discusses unmet clinical needs for psoriasis management and technical challenges, while outlining strategic directions to advance microneedle integration into routine ...
Fatma Moawad, Yasmine Ruel, Roxane Pouliot, Davide Brambilla   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source