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Understanding Hip Fractures: Diagnosis and Treatment
Hip fractures are common, especially in older adults, and require timely medical and surgical intervention. These injuries can…
Compatibility Assessment of BIASURGE® Advanced Surgical Solution with Implantable Materials and Closure Technologies
Authors: Bradley Rodier, PhD, Rebecca McMahon, PhD, Nina Bionda, PhD In the United States, Surgical Site Infections (SSIs),…
Prevention of microbial biofilms on implantable materials in vitro with BIASURGE™ Advanced Surgical Solution
Authors: Larry Estlack, Rebecca McMahon, PhD, Nina Bionda, PhD I. Introduction Biofilms are complex communities of bacteria which…
Evaluation of Microbicidal Efficacy of BIASURGE® Advanced Surgical Solution
Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) represent the most prevalent type of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs), affecting 160,000 to 300,000 individuals…
Technological Advances in Next-Generation Bone Grafts
What is a bone graft? Bone graft is commonly used in spine and orthopedic surgical procedures. Bone grafting…
Matrix-Derived Peptides Orchestrate a Wound Healing Symphony
What are the roles of matrix-derived peptides during surgical wound healing? One might think of wound healing as…
Eliminating and Preventing Microorganisms in the Operating Room
This year, 1 in 31 surgical patients in the United States will develop a Surgical Site Infection (know…
Dead Space in Acute and Chronic Wounds – Causes and Treatment Approaches
When an area is absent of tissue, creating a void or cavity, it is often referred to as…
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
What is Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? People with Diabetes are at higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the most…
The Benefits of Medical Device Representatives in the Operating Room
Who is allowed in the OR during a surgical procedure? Many individuals are involved in the operating room…