Antibiotic Thermogel To Prevent Infections In Facial Implants, Rice University Study

A temporary implant infused with time-released antibiotic thermogel may be the key to preventing infection in patients healing from craniofacial injuries or tumor removals, according to scientists at Rice University. Their preclinical research demonstrated that the gel degrades overtime, releasing antibiotics for up to 28 days.

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