Magazine Article

Creating a Slippery Slope on the Surface of Medical Implants

TBMG-26232

01/01/2017

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Implanted medical devices such as left ventricular-assist devices for patients with heart failure or other support systems for patients with respiratory, liver, or other end organ disease save lives every day. However, bacteria that form infectious biofilms on those devices, called device-associated infections, not only often sabotage their success but also contribute to the rampant increase in antibiotic resistance currently seen in hospitals.

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"Creating a Slippery Slope on the Surface of Medical Implants," Mobility Engineering, January 1, 2017.
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Jan 1, 2017
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TBMG-26232
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Magazine Article
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English