"Biofilms" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Encrustations, formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedding in extracellular polymers, that adhere to surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; and catheters. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and antifouling agents.
| Descriptor ID |
D018441
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G06.120
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Biofilms" by people in Profiles.
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Ward SA, Habibi AA, Ashkenazi I, Arshi A, Meftah M, Schwarzkopf R. Innovations in the Isolation and Treatment of Biofilms in Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Comprehensive Review of Current and Emerging Therapies in Bone and Joint Infection Management. Orthop Clin North Am. 2024 Apr; 55(2):171-180.
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Won J, Monroy GL, Khampang P, Barkalifa R, Hong W, Chaney EJ, Aksamitiene E, Porter RG, Novak MA, Spillman DR, Kerschner JE, Boppart SA. In Vivo Optical Characterization of Middle Ear Effusions and Biofilms During Otitis Media. J Assoc Res Otolaryngol. 2023 06; 24(3):325-337.
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Chung PH, Leong JY, Wallen JJ, Stanton W, Diaz N, Phillips CD, Henry GD. Molecular testing with next-generation sequencing appears to identify biofilm on penile prostheses better than traditional cultures: The new gold standard? Can J Urol. 2022 12; 29(6):11348-11354.
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Gilbertie JM, Schaer TP, Engiles JB, Seiler GS, Deddens BL, Schubert AG, Jacob ME, Stefanovski D, Ruthel G, Hickok NJ, Stowe DM, Frink A, Schnabel LV. A Platelet-Rich Plasma-Derived Biologic Clears Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms While Mitigating Cartilage Degeneration and Joint Inflammation in a Clinically Relevant Large Animal Infectious Arthritis Model. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2022; 12:895022.
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Aslan Kayiran M, Karadag AS, Al-Khuzaei S, Chen W, Parish LC. Antibiotic Resistance in Acne: Mechanisms, Complications and Management. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2020 Dec; 21(6):813-819.
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Sukhonthamarn K, Cho J, Chisari E, Goswami K, Arnold WV, Parvizi J. N-acetylcysteine use as an adjuvant to bone cement to fight periprosthetic joint infections: A preliminary in vitro efficacy and biocompatibility study. J Orthop Res. 2021 02; 39(2):356-364.
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Carlson BC, Hines JT, Robinson WA, Sebastian AS, Greenwood-Quaintance KE, Patel R, Huddleston PM. Implant Sonication versus Tissue Culture for the Diagnosis of Spinal Implant Infection. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 May 01; 45(9):E525-E532.
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Harro JM, Shirtliff ME, Arnold W, Kofonow JM, Dammling C, Achermann Y, Brao K, Parvizi J, Leid JG. Development of a Novel and Rapid Antibody-Based Diagnostic for Chronic Staphylococcus aureus Infections Based on Biofilm Antigens. J Clin Microbiol. 2020 04 23; 58(5).
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Schwarzbach HL, Mady LJ, Lee SE. What is the Role of Air Pollution in Chronic Rhinosinusitis? Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2020 05; 40(2):215-222.
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Brognara L, Salmaso L, Mazzotti A, Di Martino A, Faldini C, Cauli O. Effects of Probiotics in the Management of Infected Chronic Wounds: From Cell Culture to Human Studies. Curr Clin Pharmacol. 2020; 15(3):193-206.