DEVICE-LENGTH CHANGES AND IMPLANT FUNCTION FOLLOWING SURGICAL IMPLANTATION OF THE KINESPRING IN CADAVER KNEES

Device-length changes and implant function following surgical implantation of the KineSpring in cadaver knees

Michael J McNicholas,1 Stefan M Gabriel,2 Anton G Clifford,2 Evelyne M Hasler2 1Aintree University Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Major Trauma Centre, NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK; 2Moximed, Hayward, CA, USA Introduction: The KineSpring implant system has been shown to provide load reductions at the medial compartment of the knee, and has demo

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Microsponges: a breakthrough tool in pharmaceutical research

Abstract Background A microsponge delivery system (MDS) is an innovative and unique way of delivering drugs in a structured manner.Using microsponge drug delivery, regulated drug delivery may now be achieved quickly and easily.Main body MDS comprises porous microspheres ranging in size from 5 to 300 microns, with a large porous structure and a very

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Enhancing saliva diagnostics: The impact of amylase depletion on MALDI-ToF MS profiles as applied to COVID-19

Introduction: Human saliva contains a wealth of proteins that can be monitored for disease diagnosis and progression.Saliva, which is easy to collect, has been extensively studied for the diagnosis of numerous systemic and infectious diseases.However, the presence of amylase, the most abundant protein in saliva, can obscure the detection of low-abu

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