Since the advent of additive manufacturing, known commonly as 3D printing, this technology
has revolutionized the biofabrication landscape and driven numerous pivotal advancements …

Soft materials possess several distinctive characteristics, such as controllable deformation,
infinite degrees of freedom, and self‐assembly, which make them promising candidates for …

Stiffness is a mechanical property of vital importance to any material system and is typically
considered a static quantity. Recent work, however, has shown that novel materials with …

The high cost of biofabricated titanium mesh plates can make them out of reach for hospitals
in low-income countries. To increase the availability of cranioplasty, the authors of this work …

3D gradient printing is a type of fabrication technique that additively builds three-
dimensional objects with gradually changing properties. Gradient digital light processing …

Transcatheter closure has been widely accepted as a highly effective way to treat abnormal
blood flows and/or embolization of thrombus in the heart. It allows the closure of four types of …

Abstract 3D printing technology has significantly changed the traditional way of
manufacturing mechanical structures. Digital micro-mirror-based light-curing technology …

Background Anthropomorphic torso phantoms, including a cardiac insert, are frequently
used to investigate the imaging performance of SPECT and PET systems. These phantom …

The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a complex structure with unknown physiologic function
protruding from the main body of the left atrium. In patients with atrial fibrillation, the left …

Stroke is a significant public health problem, with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) being
one of its main causes. This cardiovascular arrhythmia predisposes to the production of …