Need:Insertion of intravenous (IV) catheter is a common clinical procedure carried out 190 million times per year in the United States alone.While the procedure is common, it is associated with high failure rates:30% failure in Adults44% failure in Children Common causes for failure:Misidentificatio.....
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease and has become a global health threat. No HCV vaccine is currently available and treatment with antiviral therapy is associated with adverse side effects. Moreover, there is no preventive therapy for recurrent hepatitis C po.....
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The Glaucoma Implant is a new shunt that eliminates the complications created by devices currently in use and it may eliminate the need for repeat surgeries. It is small in size, easy to implant and thus causes less discomfort for the patient and results in faster recovery time. For hospitals and HM.....
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Polydopamine (PDA) is a polymer based on the chemical composition of mussel adhesive protein which mediates attachment to wet surfaces. The interfacial adhesive properties of PDA allows introduction of new functionalities, including anti-bacterial activity, even to inert surfaces. Development of a.....
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Most sensitive sensors available to date – considerably more sensitive than dogsSensitivity of 10-15 molar achievedReadout signal for sensing is electrochemical (current) or optical (surface plasmon resonance)Available readers will need adaptation for field workAnalysis of TNT and RDXHighly sensitiv.....
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