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Role of Muscle Free Flap in the Salvage of Complicated Scalp Wounds and Infected Prosthetic Dura
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2013 Background The prosthetic dura is an essential element in the protection of the cranial parenchyma and prevention of cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Although prosthetic dura are widely used in neurosurgery, they occasionally provoke infection, which can be
Dae Hee Han +4 more
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Prosthetic joint infections [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives: To review the available literature on prosthetic joint infections and provide recommendations on management particularly the importance of identifying the causative organism and starting the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Fsadni, Claudia, Fsadni, Peter
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.A poly(hydroxy‐oxazolidone) (PHOx) is synthesized from CO2‐based precursors, enabling the up‐cycling of this waste material. After synthesis, PHOx shows thermoplastic properties, and can therefore be processed by many temperature‐dependent techniques. PHOx is hemocompatible, anti‐adhesive, and biocompatible, which is demonstrated in vitro and in vivo ...
Sofia F. Melo +11 more
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Scoping Review of the development of artificial eyes throughout the years [PDF]
, 2016 Losing an eye following trauma can lead to profound psychosocial difficulties making it imperative for the wearer to be fitted with an aesthetically pleasing custom-made artificial eye.
Chinnery, H. +3 more
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This review explores the integration of responsive materials and soft robotic actuators with implantable electronics to address key challenges in bioelectronic medicine. By enabling shape actuation, these technologies improve deployment, adaptability, and accuracy in minimally invasive procedures.
Chaoqun Dong, George G. Malliaras
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Think twice, look twice: Eustachian valve endocarditis due to Escherichia coli [PDF]
, 2013 Eustachian valve endocarditis is a rare cause of infective endocarditis. We present the case of a 72-year-old lady in whom this was found after a lengthy search.
Mordi, I., Tzemos, N.
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This review highlights recent progress in piezoelectric materials for regenerative medicine, emphasizing their ability to convert mechanical stimuli into bioelectric signals that promote tissue repair. Key discussions cover the intrinsic piezoelectric properties of biological tissues, co‐stimulation cellular mechanisms for tissue regeneration, and ...
Xinyu Wang +3 more
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Reverse shoulder prosthesis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2015 PURPOSE: To obtain detailed information on the outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) METHODS: A literature search was conducted for studies reporting on the use of RSA in RA patients from 1990
Canero, Gianfranco +4 more
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Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This review examines the crucial role of materials in heart disease interventions, focusing on strategies for monitoring, managing, and repairing heart conditions. It discusses the material requirements for medical devices, highlighting recent innovations and their impact on cardiovascular health.
Gagan K. Jalandhra +11 more
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Trials, 2022 Background Patients undergoing emergency surgery for peritonitis are at increased risk of abdominal wall-related complications. In patients with peritonitis, the risk of incisional hernia (IH) is extremely elevated.
F. Coccolini +9 more
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