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#RecommendedPaper 📰Foot Bionics Research Based on Reindeer Hoof Attachment Mechanism and Macro/Microstructures by Guoyu Li, et al. 🔎Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dvPYDW3C #reindeer #bionic #microstructures

Happy to share the final publication of our book chapter entitled "Glass and Ceramics-Based Functional Materials for Antibacterial and Antiviral Applications" in ACS Symposium Book Series entitled "Antibacterial and Antiviral Functional Materials, Volume 2" edited by Kalim Deshmukh Chaudhery and Mustansar Hussain. Bioactive glasses (BG) as well as ceramics are considered specific materials category that allows a base glass to crystallize under precisely regulated circumstances, resulting in the material’s unique features such as artificial dental roots, antibacterial, bio-inert implant coatings, bone-regenerating materials that may perform efficiently in the biomedical field. Due to their extraordinary chemical, mechanical, and structural characteristics, glasses, and ceramic-based materials have been extensively used for biomedical applications. Indeed, a few conventional compositions of glass exhibit antibacterial properties; nevertheless, the arrangement of the structural elements and ions presence, such as Sr2+, Cu+, along Ag+, can provide a multifunctional nature to this system. In this chapter, we highlight the scope and utilization of glasses and ceramics for antibacterial and antiviral applications. Next, we elaborate on different categories in biomedical ceramic glasses and provide numerous examples from fundamental studies based on innovative approaches for designing this glass and ceramics-based materials. Finally, we outline the limitations and challenges in current approaches and present perspectives on the future of glass ceramic-based materials as antibacterial and antiviral agents. Congratulations to our students garima mailk, Srishti sharma and Deepak Pal for their efforts and timely compilation of the chapter.

⚜️ ISBS World Congress started today with a very nice breakfast to get all the energy to listen to the morning conferences. The 1st session around the #Mechanical #Methods and #Modelling begun with the keynote of Pr Bernard Querleux reviewing the complexity of skin biomechanics and the mixed impacts of pollution diversity and environmental factors. It was a great review highlighting the needs of the mutiscale evaluation combined with measurement devices and clinical evaluation. Mechanical properties quantification can use various devices, the interpretation of the results must always consider the thickness of the studied zone. Indeed the Young modulus value can completely change for example considering sagging claim. Moreover considering the ethnic variability on skin mechanical, the study of Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and Afro-american subjects confirm that the Afro-american subjects are less impact by this ageing phenomena while Caucasian subjects are the most impacted. Finally, I will say that it is important to take into account the multiscale and layer model that represents the skin using both quantification through Indentometer, cutometer or Dermatoquemeter... and visualization such as Ultrasound (25 MHerz) and also clinical evaluation. Mechanical skin properties is a tricky topic that needs careful evaluation and gather so many claims: dumpling, firming, anti-sagging, restructuring, tonic... Thank you for sharing this review 😊

First paper of my DPhil is finally published: https://lnkd.in/edWbfDmF In this study using 10-year RCT data we found that there is no difference in polyethylene wear rate between the cemented and cementless #OxfordKnee, however, elements of the surgical technique can be optimised to minimise the wear rate - an issue that should be solved with newer surgical instrumentation. Hopefully the first of many publications to come from my thesis in 2024!

Bioactive glass has gained significant attention as a bone grafting option resulting from the potential for many valuable qualities.  This literature review assesses bioactive glass as a treatment for chronic osteomyelitis suggesting it may provide some benefit for patients suffering with this challenging condition. We would welcome any comments relating to practical experience the market might have with bioactive glasses. #bioactive #bioglass #precisebioscience

📢Interesting #Article: A Comparative Study of High-Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry for Estimating Body Composition 🎓 by Dr. Ji Yeon Baek et al., from the University of Ulsan College of Medicine. 👉Enjoy reading: https://lnkd.in/e4xab2mD #bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA); #dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA); #high-frequency #bioelectrical impedance analysis (HF-BIA); body composition; #sarcopenia; muscle mass

‘Smart’ contact lenses could someday enable wireless glaucoma detection Most people with early-stage glaucoma don’t know they have it, even though early treatment is key to reducing vision loss. While detecting a subtle increase in eye pressure helps doctors to diagnose glaucoma, it’s challenging to monitor continuously, especially with the variety of temperatures eyes experience. Now, researchers in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces report a prototype “smart” contact lens that measures eye pressure accurately, regardless of temperature. This “smart” contact lens could someday help measure eye pressure and send wireless signals to enable early detection of glaucoma. Find out more via ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry https://lnkd.in/djjx-nir #MedTech

#HighlyCitedPapers 📝 Natural Polymers in Heart Valve Tissue Engineering: Strategies, Advances and Challenges — D. E. Ciolacu, R. Nicu and F. Ciolacu. In this paper, the authors aim to provide a synthesis of tissue-engineered heart valve (TEHV) studies, emphasizing the principles, recent advancements, current challenges, and future directions in this field. Full text is available 👇 https://lnkd.in/dBHns72H #medicine #health #research #science

🔔 Special Issue Reopened 🔔 Excited to announce the reopening of this excellent Special Issue titled "Bioadhesion on Laser Functionalized Surfaces" 🎉 🎓 Edited by Dr. Anvesh Gaddam and Dr. Pavel Penchev 📆 Deadline: 25 July 2025 📌 Contribute here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUshmQh3 The research topics within this Special Issue will include, but are not limited to, the following: 💡 Laser textured surfaces for anti-fouling applications. 💡 Protein adsorption on laser nanotextured surfaces. 💡 Cell and bacterial attachment on laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS). 💡 Dynamic bioadhesion on laser micro/nano textures. 💡 Biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of laser functionalised surfaces. 💡 Modelling the role of surface topography and chemistry in bioadhesion. 💡 Process chains involving laser surface modification for manufacturing medical devices. #antibiofouling #biocompatibility #cellattachment #femtosecondlaser #LIPSS #nanosecondlaser #picosecondlaser #proteinadhesion #surfacetexturing #superhydrophilic #superhydrophobic #callforpapers #specialissue #guesteditor #openaccess #peerreviewed #scientificpublishing #mdpi #mdpicoatings

All articles in Biomedicines MDPI (ISSN 2227-9059) Vol 12, Issue 5, are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21wKhni COVER STORY: The fracture of instruments in the root canal (RC) during canal shaping is one of the most common reasons for a negative prognosis. The prevalence of retained fractured endodontic instruments is approximately 1.6%. To address this complication, numerous studies have introduced special instruments and techniques for retrieving obstructing objects with various success rates, as well as potential damage to mechanical root properties. This study by researchers at Université de Liège, which uses the Nd:YAP laser to remove fractured endodontic instruments, was inspired by observing its effectiveness in cutting metals, and it has the overall aim of creating a safe procedure for future clinical use. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wKhni #mdpi #openaccess #rootcanal #research