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Single cell multi-omics characterise discrete human tendon cells populations that persist in vitro and on fibrous scaffolds [PDF]

open access: yesEuropean Cells & Materials, 2022
Chronic tendinopathy represents a growing healthcare burden in the ageing global population. Curative therapies remain elusive as the mechanisms that underlie chronic inflammation in tendon disease remain unclear. Identifying and isolating key pathogenic
A Gomez-Collignon   +8 more
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Comprehensive review of materials, applications, and future innovations in biodegradable esophageal stents

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
Esophageal stricture (ES) results from benign and malignant conditions, such as uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal neoplasms.
Yaochen Yang   +11 more
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COMPARISON OF POLYDIOXANONE AND POLYGLYCOLIC ACID SUTURES FOR CLOSURE OF ARTHROTOMY INCISIONS IN DONKEYS [PDF]

open access: yesAssiut Veterinary Medical Journal, 1990
SUMMARY Arthrotomy incision was made on both front fetlock joints of five donkeys. The joint capsule and subcutaneous tissue were closed with polydioxanone suture material (PDS) in one joint and sutured with polyglycolic acid suture material (dexon) in ...
F.M. MAKADY   +3 more
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Application of Polydioxanone Sutures in the Nuss Procedure [PDF]

open access: yesThe Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 2021
Abstract Background/Purpose The Nuss procedure is the most common surgical repair for pectus excavatum (PE). Surgical steel wires are used in some modifications of the Nuss procedure to attach one or both ends of a support bar to the ribs. During follow-up, wire breakage was found in some cases.
Yimin Xie, Jinbo Ning
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Continuous absorbable suture versus interrupted permanent suture in the treatment of diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle [PDF]

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Plication of the rectus abdominis muscle is an important step in remodeling the abdomen in abdominoplasties. It can be performed using several types of threads with interrupted or continuous sutures, according to the surgeon's preferences ...
Leandro Fuchs   +2 more
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A Finite Element Investigation on Material and Design Parameters of Ventricular Septal Defect Occluder Devices

open access: yesJournal of Functional Biomaterials, 2022
Background and Objective: Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common form of congenital heart defects. The incidence of VSD accounts for 40% of all congenital heart defects (CHDs).
Zhuo Zhang   +7 more
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Characterization of Polydioxanone in Near-Field Electrospinning [PDF]

open access: yesPolymers, 2019
Electrospinning is a popular method for creating random, non-woven fibrous templates for biomedical applications, and a subtype technique termed near-field electrospinning (NFES) was devised by reducing the air gap distance to millimeters. This decreased working distance paired with precise translational motion between the fiber source and collector ...
William E. King   +3 more
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Multifunctional PDO Thread Coated with Mg(OH)2/ZnO Nanoparticles and Asiaticoside for Improved Facial Lifting

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2023
As interest in skin aesthetics increases, treatments to suppress aging are increasing. Among them, a facelift is the most effective procedure for improving wrinkles.
Dong Min Kim   +7 more
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Evaluation of biomechanical properties and biocompatibility: are partially absorbable cords eligible for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
Introduction: Independent augmentation technology based on reinforcing devices has been reported to signifi-cantly reduce the elongation behavior of graft and improve knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Fei Xu   +9 more
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Alleviation of Osteoarthritis-Induced Pain and Motor Deficits in Rats by a Novel Device for the Intramuscular Insertion of Cog Polydioxanone Filament

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
The importance of skeletal muscles in the development of osteoarthritis (OA) is known. However, in OA, strengthening the muscle is arduous process. This study investigated the effects of muscle enhancement and support therapy (MEST), a novel device for ...
Kilyong Lee   +5 more
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