Nature-inspired sustainable medical materials

As life expectancy increases and health crises arise, our demand for medical materials is higher than ever. There has been, nevertheless, a concomitant increase in the reliance on traditional fabrication and disposal methods, which are environmentally harmful and energy intensive. Therefore, technologies need adaptations to ensure a more sustainable future for medicine. Such technological improvements could be designed by taking inspiration from nature, where the concept of “waste” is virtually non-existent. These nature-inspired solutions can be engineered into the lifecycle of medical materials at different points, from raw materials and fabrication to application and recycling. To achieve this, we present four technological developments as promising enablers – surface patterning, additive manufacturing, microfluidics, and synthetic biology. For each enabler, we discuss how sustainable solutions can be designed based on current understanding of, and ongoing research on, natural systems or concepts, including shark skin, decentralised manufacturing, process intensification, and synthetic biology

3D electrospinning used in medical materials

Electrospinning (ES) is an interesting and efficient technique for biomedical use. This is a method used for the fabrication of polymer fibers used in tissue engineering (TE). The electrospun nano- and microfibers biomaterial, called scaffolds, are also used for regenerative medicine. The aim of the present mini-review is to present methods used to fabricate 3D fibers by electrospinning and their applications in TE. Also, discussed here are issues regarding the electrospinning limitations and research challenges

Bacterial Interactions with Dental and Medical Materials

The interaction of bacteria with biomaterials’ surfaces has critical clinical implications on the development and progression of biofilm-related diseases. In this book "Bacterial Interactions with Dental and Medical Materials", encouraging findings on tissue-contacting biomaterials to control biofilms, enhanced understanding of key mechanisms, and clinical perspectives are discussed toward improving healthcare

The cooperation of Russian and German metal forming scientific schools to develop the new energy-efficient materials and technologies

The future scientific orientation of Katedra PDSS is in the area of materials forming and materials development with a focus on efficient processes regarding the use of energy and resources. Current research in the department PDSS is based on fundamental works on thermo-mechanical treatment of metals and on the modeling of nano-materials, rolled material and medical materials. This includes research on the relevant microstructural and macroscopic effects on the materials behavior. Together with its international research partners PDSS has excellent foundations for experimental research as well. With its international focus and its educational programs for students and skilled employees PDSS is an important partner of the Russian metal processing industry which supports Russian companies to compete on a world-class level

New Method for Preparation of Biodegradable Medical Materials Characterised by Highly Developed Porous Structures

This study addresses the preparation of biodegradable and highly porous materials with the chemical purity required for medical materials. The solution method for producing porous structures with table salt was modified through the application of plasticisers in the technological process. In this paper the term medical materials includes dressing and implantable materials as well as scaffolds for tissue culture. A new method is proposed using polymers such as poly(D,L-lactide) and dibutyrylchitin to produce porous structures with enhanced absorption properties

The Inventory Control of Disposable Medical Materials in The Inpatient Installation of X Private Hospital in Central Java

The hospital pharmacy is one of revenue center, besides 50% of all income derived from hospital management pharmaceutical supplies..The implementation of the inventory control the disposable material in hospitals is still done manually without any method of special calculations.  The purpose of this study is to analyze the inventory control of disposable medical materials in the inpatient installation of X private Hospital, in Central Java. This research is the qualitative study with those great case study aimed to locate and understand what is behind the phenomenon.  This research was conducted at X Hospital in Central Java from August to December 2022.  The sample of this research is 8 informants. Collecting data in this study with in-depth interviews.  Analysis of the research data is data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study did not find any special calculation method and still found accumulation of disposable materials in several inpatient wards. The obstacle that most contributed to hindering the planning process was the absence of average usage data in one month because there was no reporting from the user. Therefore, it can be concluded that the availability control at X Private Hospital in Central Java is not in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.  it is suggested to the hospital to create a recording and reporting system regarding the use of consumable medical materials and it is necessary to have standard operating procedures and policies for the use of consumable medical materials in inpatient wards so that effective and efficient availability control can be carried out. Keyword: Disposable Medical Materials, Inventory Control, Logistics Management, Pharmaceutical Installatio

EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PHARMACY SERVICES STANDARDS AT TK II. HOSPITAL R.W. MONGISIDI MANADO

Pharmaceutical services focus on responsible services for patients related to the management of pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, consumable medical materials and clinical pharmacy services with the aim of increasing the quality of life of patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the application of pharmaceutical services from the management of pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices and consumable medical materials at the TK II. hospital R.W. Mongisidi Manado based on the pharmaceutical service standards of the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Health no 72 of 2016. This research is descriptive qualitative using the observation method (checklist) supplemented by interviews, the results are processed descriptively, analyzed by grouping each part and presented in the form of a percent score. The results showed that the average total score was 82.18%. This study concludes that pharmaceutical services are from the management of pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices and consumable medical materials at the TK II. hospital R.W. Mongisidi Manado is in accordance with the standards of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia no 72 of 2016 with a total score of more than 75%, which is in the good category.

Design-thinking, making, and innovating: Fresh tools for the physician\u27s toolbox

Medical school education should foster creativity by enabling students to become \u27makers\u27 who prototype and design. Healthcare professionals and students experience pain points on a daily basis, but are not given the tools, training, or opportunity to help solve them in new, potentially better ways. The student physician of the future will learn these skills through collaborative workshops and having dedicated \u27innovation time.\u27 This pre-clinical curriculum would incorporate skills centered on (1) Digital Technology and Small Electronics (DTSE), (2) Textiles and Medical Materials (TMM), and (3) Rapid Prototyping Technologies (RPT). Complemented by an on-campus makerspace, students will be able to prototype and iterate on their ideas in a fun and accessible space. Designing and making among and between patients and healthcare professionals would change the current dynamic of medical education, empowering students to solve problems in healthcare even at an early stage in their career. By doing so, they will gain empathy, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills that will extend into clinical practice. Our proposed curriculum will equip medical students with the skills, passion, and curiosity to impact the future of healthcare

Plasma immersion ion implantation for the efficient surface modification of medical materials

The paper reports on a new method of plasma immersion ion implantation for the surface modification of medical materials using the example of nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloys much used for manufacturing medical implants. The chemical composition and surface properties of NiTi alloys doped with silicon by conventional ion implantation and by the proposed plasma immersion method are compared. It is shown that the new plasma immersion method is more efficient than conventional ion beam treatment and provides Si implantation into NiTi surface layers through a depth of a hundred nanometers at low bias voltages (400 V) and temperatures (≤150°C) of the substrate. The research results suggest that the chemical composition and surface properties of materials required for medicine, e.g., NiTi alloys, can be successfully attained through modification by the proposed method of plasma immersion ion implantation and by other methods based on the proposed vacuum equipment without using any conventional ion beam treatment