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Bio-Inspired Siloxane Materials for Ocular Applications It is estimated that there are over 30 million contact lens wearers in the United States. In addition to vision correction, a contact lens should: Maintain stable, continuous tear film for clear vision Resist deposition of tear film components Sustain normal hydration Permeable to oxygen enabling corneal metabolism Permeable to ions to maintain... Published: 4/4/2019   |   Inventor(s): Susan James, Travis Bailey, Ketul Popat Keywords(s):   Category(s): Human Health

Biocompatible Coatings for Heart Valves and Vascular Grafts There are currently 300,000 heart valve replacements each year worldwide and this number is estimated to triple by 20501. The materials most often utilized for these replacement valves can have substantial drawbacks for patient health. Bioprosthetic heart valves have shorter functional lifespans when compared to non-biological mechanical heart valves... Published: 4/4/2019   |   Inventor(s): Susan James, Harold Dean iv, Lakshmi Prasad Dasi, Marcio Forleo Keywords(s):   Category(s): Human Health