Biofilm formation is a key virulence factor for a wide range of microorganisms that cause
chronic infections. The multifactorial nature of biofilm development and drug tolerance …

Bacterial biofilms can cause widespread infection. In addition to causing urinary tract
infections and pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, biofilms can help …

When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …

The use of invasive medical devices is becoming more common nowadays, with catheters
representing one of the most used medical devices. However, there is a risk of infection …

Toward improving implantable medical devices as well as diagnostic performance, the
development of polymeric biomaterials having resistance to proteins remains a priority …

The tendency of bacterial cells to adhere and colonize a material surface leading to biofilm
formation is a fundamental challenge underlying many different applications including …

Indwelling medical devices such as catheters are a ubiquitous and indispensable
component in modern medical practice for improving therapeutic outcomes for patients. Yet …

The pursuit of antibacterial properties on the surfaces of food container, medical equipment,
and pharmaceutical tanks has been a compelling challenge for decades. Inspired by the …

We have developed a chlorine based reactive ion etching process to yield randomly
oriented anisotropic nanostructures that render the titanium metal surface 'black'similar to …

Medical device-associated infections are one of the most common and feared complications
in medical practice. The treatment of medical device-related infections is notoriously …