Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities encased in extracellular polymeric
substances. Their formation is a multi-step process. Biofilms are a significant problem in …

Medical devices such as venous catheters (VCs) and urinary catheters (UCs) are widely
used in the hospital setting. However, the implantation of these devices is often …

One of the most detrimental consequences of surface colonization by bacteria is healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs), which contribute to increased patient mortality and morbidity …

Infectious diseases of bacterial and viral origins contribute to substantial mortality worldwide.
Collaborative efforts have been underway between academia and the industry to develop …

Blood-contacting catheters play a pivotal role in contemporary medical treatments,
particularly in the management of cardiovascular diseases. However, these catheters exhibit …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) account for 40% of all hospital-acquired
infections and more than 1 million CAUTIs occur annually in the United States and Europe …

Urinary catheters are common medical devices, whose main function is to drain the bladder.
Although they improve patients' quality of life, catheter placement predisposes the patient to …

In recent years, graphene and its derivatives, owing to their phenomenal surface, and
mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties, have emerged as advantageous materials …

In this research, a silver nanoparticle/polytetrafluorethylene (AgNP/PTFE) coating for
metallic implants was fabricated using a facile layer-by-layer coating method. PTFE …

Escalating medical expenses due to infectious diseases are causing huge socioeconomic
pressure on mankind globally. The emergence of antibiotic resistance has further …