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Injectable hydrogels with independent control over physical properties and bioactive peptide functionalization
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease that causes low bone mass, bone tissue deterioration, and bone microarchitecture disruption, leading to compromised bone strength and an increased risk of fractures. More than 200 million people have osteoporosis globally, and about 30% of women and 20% of men over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture...
Published: 2/9/2024   |   Inventor(s): Sebastián Vega, Kirstene Gultian, Tae Won Kim
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Category(s): Engineering
Self-forming in vivo dosimeter for radiation therapy verification
­Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the most common treatment modalities for cancer and is used in approximately 50% of all treatment plans. It's estimated that RT is responsible for more than 3.5 million successful treatment outcomes along with another 3.5 million for palliative care. Although RT effectively kills cancer, it can cause damage...
Published: 2/5/2024   |   Inventor(s): Sebastián Vega, Kirstene Gultian, Leonard Kim, Irina Malajovich, Geoffrey Ibbott
Keywords(s): Dosimetry, Drug Delivery, Hydrogels, Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy
Category(s): Engineering, Human Health Care > Biomarkers, Diagnosis and Detection