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Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han, Shuvra Mondal, Sungkeun Han, Chan‐Hwi Eom, Venkata Ramesh Naganaboina, Suk‐Won Hwang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacteria‐Responsive Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Bacteria‐responsive nanocarriers are designed to release antimicrobials only in the presence of infection‐specific cues. This selective activation ensures drug release precisely at the site of infection, avoiding premature or indiscriminate release, and enhancing efficacy.
Guillermo Landa, Gracia Mendoza, Silvia Irusta, Manuel Arruebo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

What is the best choice for chronic urinary retention: indwelling catheter or clean intermittent catheterization? [PDF]

Einstein (São Paulo), 2009
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of clean intermittent catheterization, comparing to indwelling urinary catheter, in the treatment of chronic urinary retention.
João Paulo Zambon, Caio César Cintra, Carlos Alberto Bezerra, Maria Cláudia Bicudo, Eric Roger Wroclawski   +4 more
doaj  

Indwelling catheter can increase postoperative urinary tract infection and may not be required in total joint arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) require catheterization. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were ...
Yimei Ma, Xiaoxi Lu
doaj   +1 more source

Magnetic Micro‐ and Nanorobots for Precision Thrombolysis: Design Strategies and Translational Challenges

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Micro‐ and nanorobots for targeted thrombolysis. This perspective elaborates on the clinical indication of blood clot disorders and current limitations for treatment. As a novel, alternative solution, micro‐ and nanorobots can be used to treat and break down thrombi.
Joshua M. Mesfin, Yimo Yan, Nikola Cesarovic, Simone Schuerle   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary retention and the role of indwelling catheterization following total knee arthroplasty

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2006
INTRODUCTION: We aimed to investigate the rate of urinary retention after knee arthroplasty, the various factors involved in predicting those at risk for retention and to assess the impact of retention and catheterization on joint sepsis.
P. Kumar, K. Mannan, A.M. Chowdhury, K.C. Kong, J. Pati   +4 more
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Development of an ex-vivo porcine lower urinary tract model to evaluate the performance of urinary catheters

Scientific Reports, 2022
Intermittent catheterization is the gold standard method for bladder management in individuals with urinary retention and/or incontinence. It is therefore important to understand the performance of urinary catheters, especially on parameters associated ...
Fabio Tentor, Brit Grønholt Schrøder, Simon Nielsen, Lars Schertiger, Kristian Stærk, Thomas Emil Andersen, Per Bagi, Lene Feldskov Nielsen   +7 more
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Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robotics enables biocompatible, compliant medical devices, but clinical translation requires design‐driven engineering beyond materials. This perspective reviews implantable, surgical, and wearable systems by actuation mechanism, highlighting how optimized architectures and integration improve mechanical interfacing, adaptability, and durability ...
Ho Jun Jin, Jimin Kim, Inho Kim, Bong Hoon Kim   +3 more
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IS IT NECESSARY TO CATHETERIZE BEFORE CAESARIAN SECTION

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2010
Objectives: To compare the intra- and postoperative complications with or without urethral catheterization in caesarian sections in terms of accidental cystotomy, urinary retention and urinary tract infection.
Dr Shabeen Naz masood, Rabia Qadir, Seema Mumtaz, Yasir Masood   +3 more
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Lactation is Associated with Accelerated Postpartum Pelvic Floor Muscle Recovery in a Pregnant Simulated Birth Injury Model

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Healthy pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) are essential for proper pelvic floor function. The biggest risk factor for PFM dysfunction is injury sustained during vaginal childbirth, yet the factors that facilitate or impair PFM recovery from birth injury remain unknown.
Bianca L. Peña, Khushi M. Diwakar, Hillary K. Tran, Selena Cao, Celeste E. Lintz, Laila N. Hayes, Marianna Alperin, Karen L. Christman   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source