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Surface modifications to promote the osteoconductivity of ultra‐high‐molecular‐weight‐polyethylene fabrics for a novel biomimetic artificial disc prosthesis: An in vitro study

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 111, Issue 2, Page 442-452, February 2023., 2023
Abstract A novel biomimetic artificial intervertebral disc (bioAID) for the cervical spine was developed, containing a hydrogel core representing the nucleus pulposus, an UHMWPE fiber jacket as annulus fibrosis, and titanium endplates with pins for mechanical fixation.
Celien A. M. Jacobs, Esther E. A. Cramer, Aylvin A. Dias, Harold Smelt, Sandra Hofmann, Keita Ito   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of Recall Regimen and Maintenance Regimen of Patients with Dental Restorations. Part 2: Implant-Borne Restorations [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose To evaluate the current scientific evidence on patient recall and maintenance of implant-supported restorations, to standardize patient care regimens and improve maintenance of oral health. An additional purpose was to examine areas of deficiency
Bidra, Avinash S., Chandler, Nancy Deal, Curtis, Donald A., Daubert, Diane M., Garcia, Lily T., Gauthier, Marissa F., Kosinski, Timothy F., Nenn, Conrad A., Olsen, John A., Platt, Jeffrey A., Wingrove, Susan S.   +10 more
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Nanotherapy for Neural Retinal Regeneration

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Nanotechnology enhances ophthalmic treatments by improving drug delivery and regenerating ocular tissues, combating vision loss from retinal diseases through innovative nano‐systems. This review outlines ocular anatomy, pathology, immune microenvironment, and barriers, detailing nanocarrier characteristics, classification, and preparation methods, and ...
Chuyao Yu, Li Dong, Yujia Lv, Xuhan Shi, Ruiheng Zhang, Wenda Zhou, Haotian Wu, Heyan Li, Yitong Li, Zhou Li, Dan Luo, Wen‐Bin Wei   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peri‐implant disease education and diagnosis in the pre‐doctoral curriculum

Journal of Dental Education, Volume 86, Issue 12, Page 1653-1661, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess how pre‐doctoral periodontal programs in the United States of America are educating their dental students regarding the management of peri‐implant diseases and secondarily, to determine if a current standard of teaching exists.
Samer Shaltoni, Seema Ashrafi, Aniruddh Narvekar, Maria Grace Viana, Salvador Nares   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Initial experience of a single center with the use of ZSI 475 penile prosthesis

Asian Journal of Urology, 2021
Objective: To evaluate surgical outcomes after implantation of the Zephyr ZSI 475 inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) and patients' quality of life. Methods: From December 2014 to September 2018, 15 patients underwent prosthesis implantation with ZSI 475.
Fulvio Colombo, Giorgio Gentile, Valerio Vagnoni, Alessandro Fiorillo, Pietro Piazza, Fabrizio Sartorio, Alessandro Franceschelli   +6 more
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Self and partner satisfaction rates after 3 part inflatable penile prosthesis implantation.

Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2014
OBJECTIVE To evaluate and present satisfaction rates of our patients and their partners after 3 part inflatable penile prosthesis implantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched our hospital electronic data for patients who underwent inflatable penile ...
A. Şimşek, Onur Kucuktopcu, F. Ozgor, Unsal Ozkuvanci, M. Baykal, O. Sarilar, Z. G. Gurbuz   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Implantable Self‐Powered Systems for Electrical Stimulation Medical Devices

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
In this paper, the design strategy and clinical application of ISS are discussed in depth from four aspects: the design and optimization of the energy collection module, the selection and preparation of adaptive electrode materials, the innovation of system design strategy, and the biological effect of electrical stimulation of ISS.
Xi Cui, Li Wu, Chao Zhang, Zhou Li
wiley   +1 more source

Geriatric oral health care content and barriers to its incorporation in undergraduate nursing curricula: New Zealand survey

Journal of Dental Education, Volume 87, Issue 1, Page 70-77, January 2023., 2023
Abstract Introduction An increasingly older population demands major remodeling of our health care system. Older adults are most likely to be affected by the oral‐systemic connection due to their impairment in functional capacity and reduced ability to undertake routine oral care.
Arthi Veerasamy, Karl Lyons, Ian Crabtree, Paul Brunton   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, Carbone, Stefano, Postacchini, Franco, Postacchini, Roberto, Ripani, Maurizio   +4 more
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Microfluidics‐Based Microcarriers for Live‐Cell Delivery

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
In this review, recent advancements in microfluidics‐based microcarriers for live‐cell delivery are highlighted. The structural designs of microfluidic‐derived cell‐laden microcarriers are systematically categorized, emphasizing innovative approaches in the fabrication of microspheres, microfibers, and microneedles.
Zhonglin Fang, Xinyuan Yang, Chong Wang, Luoran Shang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source