Biomaterial-associated infections occur on both permanent implants and temporary devices
for restoration or support of human functions. Despite increasing use of biomaterials in an …

Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow that is most commonly
caused by a Staphylococcus aureus infection. Much of our understanding of the underlying …

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has been widely used owing to its ability to stimulate tissue
regeneration. To date, few studies have described the antibacterial properties of PRF …

Bacterial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on biomedical implants and devices
are a major cause of their failure. As systemic antibiotic treatment is often ineffective, there is …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is considered by the World Health Organization as a
high priority pathogen for which new therapies are needed. This is particularly important for …

With an aging population and the consequent increasing use of medical implants, managing
the possible infections arising from implant surgery remains a global challenge. Here, we …

The uses of implantable medical devices are safer and more common since sterilization
methods and techniques were established a century ago; however, device-associated …

Biomaterial-associated infections (BAIs) are an increasing problem where antibiotic
therapies are often ineffective. The design of novel strategies to prevent or combat infection …

This study was carried out to determine the time and concentration profile required to
achieve vancomycin‐mediated eradication of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm. This …

Infections related to implanted medical devices have become a significant health care issue
in recent decades. Increasing numbers of medical devices are in use, often in an aging …