While titanium implants such as artificial hips can greatly improve patients' lives, they're also subject to serious bacterial infections. An experimental new antibacterial titanium alloy, however, ...

Although titanium implants may be strong, light and corrosion-resistant, their surfaces are subject to colonization by harmful microbes. Infections of the surrounding tissue can result, requiring ...

Researchers at Michigan Technological University (MTU) are using nanotechnology to improve the form and function of dental implants. Tolou Shokuhfar, PhD, an assistant professor of mechanical ...

A novel surgical implant was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants. The ...

A patent-pending process developed by Purdue University engineers could improve the quality of life for the more than 6 million people who undergo orthopedic and trauma surgery annually, according to ...

The main factor being the likeliness of infection impacting the implant. To tackle this, scientists have developed a coating that is applied to the titanium nanostructures used in the implants which ...

Patients are becoming more aware of the materials they are placing in their bodies and how those materials can affect their overall health. When selecting dental implants, patients want the least ...

mit Bandyopadhyay and his wife, Susmita Bose, are professors at Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Bandyopadhyay comes from an engineering background, while ...

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(Nanowerk News) A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining ...