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Brain implantation of soft bioelectronics via embryonic development
30/06/2025 -
Developing bioelectronics capable of stably tracking brain-wide, single-cell, millisecond-resolved neural activity in the developing brain is critical for advancing neuroscience and understanding...
Building resilience when neural implants are abandoned
30/06/2025 -
As neural implants become more integrated with human cognition and identity, the risks posed by their sudden discontinuation are unique and demand urgent attention.
Penile prosthesis implantation: a systematic review of intraoperative and postoperative complications
30/06/2025 -
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most frequently reported male sexual dysfunction. Penile prosthesis implantation (PPI) is an effective solution for patients with medically refractory ED. Despite...
Clinical audit of Ankylos implant abutment fractures for a ten-year period in practice
30/06/2025 -
Introduction Abutment fracture is a clinical problem which can lead to loss of an implant.
Exposure to vibrotactile music improves audiometric performances in individuals with cochlear implants
30/06/2025 -
Vibrotactile stimulation has been shown to enhance the music listening experience of cochlear implant (CI) users. However, while existing studies have focused on music perception, significant gaps...
Hydrophilic inflatable penile prosthesis surface coatings readily rebind antibiotics and maintain antimicrobial efficacy ex vivo
30/06/2025 -
Hydrophilic penile prosthesis (PP) surfaces removed during revision surgery may potentially rebind antiseptics and maintain antimicrobial efficacy ex vivo. Coloplast Titan reservoirs and cylinders...
Comparison of Artificial Vertebral Body Analogs to Evaluate Initial Stability of Cervical Disc Replacements
30/06/2025 -
Recent studies have raised concerns regarding migration of cervical disc replacements as a significant clinical complication associated with failure. To date, no laboratory models have addressed...
Efficacy of vacuum erectile device in refractory erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
30/06/2025 -
Vacuum erection device (VED) as one of the approved therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED) is widely used. However, available evidence of VED efficacy on refractory ED, a condition often...
An instantaneous voice-synthesis neuroprosthesis
30/06/2025 -
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to restore communication for people who have lost the ability to speak owing to a neurological disease or injury. BCIs have been used to...
High-strength mechanically gradient hydrogels via physical crosslinking for tendon-mimetic tissue repair
10/06/2025 -
The biomimetic materials that replicate the mechanical gradient transitions from muscle to tendon to bone remain a significant challenge in tissue engineering, particularly through simple and...
Biomechanics characterization of an implantable ultrathin intracortical electrode through finite element method
10/06/2025 -
Neural electrodes are widely used in brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthesis for the treatment of various neurological disorders. However, as components that come into direct contact with...
Advantages of digital twin technology in orthopedic trauma Surgery – Exploring different clinical use cases
10/06/2025 -
Digital twin technology offers significant benefits for addressing fracture non-unions in orthopedic trauma surgery, particularly in cases requiring revision surgery. In this study, we developed a...
3D printing individualized augments prosthesis and acetabular implant for the treatment of Crowe type III developmental dysplasia of the hip
10/06/2025 -
In patients with Crowe III developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), surgery presents challenges such as severe bone defects and inadequate acetabular cup coverage. This study compares the...
Influence of PEEK surface modification with titanium for improving osseointegration: an in vitro study
10/06/2025 -
This study aimed to examine the impact of PEEK surface modification with titanium to enhance osseointegration. The assessment included the bond strength of the TiO2 surface coating, as well as an...
Leadless and extravascular cardiac resynchronization therapy: the future for CRT?
10/06/2025 -
Cardiac resynchronization therapy is used to treat dyssynchronous heart failure. Lead-related complications and anatomical constraints can limit pacing lead placement, but leadless systems are now...
The Use of Shape Memory Alloys in Cages for Cervical Spinal Surgery
10/06/2025 -
CONCLUSIONS: We feel confident about having developed an alternative cage for ACDF that can potentially reduce peri- and postoperative morbidity and provide long-term stability by reducing bone...
Primary closure with self-disengaging biliary stent following laparoscopic CBD exploration in normal-diameter ducts: a propensity score matching study
10/06/2025 -
Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (LCBDE) is highly effective for treating common bile duct stones (CBDS). This study aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of primary closure with a...
Dentures and the oral microbiome: Unraveling the hidden impact on edentulous and partially edentulous patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis
02/06/2025 -
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the impact of edentulism and denture use on the oral microbiome, focusing on microbial diversity, colonization and biofilm formation in completely...
Development and characterization of hydroxyapatite and multiwall carbon nanotubes reinforced polypropylene biocomposites
02/06/2025 -
Two groups of Polypropylene/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites (PP/nHA) were fabricated by melt blending of PP with (5, 10, and 20 wt%) of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles nHA with two different sizes...
Finite element analysis of pedicle screw fixation biomechanics and adjacent segment degeneration in varied bone conditions
02/06/2025 -
Pedicle screw fixation (PSF) has been extensively utilized in lumbar fusion surgeries to assist in stabilization. However, inappropriate implantation could accelerate the progression of adjacent...
Impact of antibacterial therapeutic agents on biofilm-tissue interactions in a 3D implant-tissue-oral-bacterial-biofilm model
02/06/2025 -
Bacterial biofilms on dental implants can lead to peri-implant infections and demonstrate a remarkable ability to evade host immunity and resist antibiotics. Advanced in vitro models, such as the...
