"Polyurethanes" 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.
A group of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers containing polyisocyanate. They are used as ELASTOMERS, as coatings, as fibers and as foams.
| Descriptor ID |
D011140
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.241.081.251.944.750 D05.750.716.650 D25.720.327.782 D25.720.716.650 J01.637.051.720.327.782 J01.637.051.720.716.650 J01.637.412.700
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| Concept/Terms |
Polyurethanes- Polyurethanes
- Polyurethane
- Ostamer
- Ostamers
- Pellethane
- Pellethanes
- Polyisocyanates
- Polyisocyanate
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Polyurethanes" by people in Profiles.
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Effectiveness of a multi-layer silicone-adhesive polyurethane foam dressing as prevention for sacral pressure ulcers in at-risk in-patients: Randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud. 2022 Mar; 127:104172.
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Effectiveness of Multilayered Polyurethane Foam Dressings to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Sacral Pressure Injuries in Patients With Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2020 Nov/Dec; 47(6):582-587.
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Optimizing Delivery of Breast Milk for Premature Infants: Comparison of Current Enteral Feeding Systems. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020 Aug; 35(4):697-702.
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EARLY ASSESSMENT AND PREDICTION OF POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE IMPLANTATION OF POLYURETHANE SCAFFOLD IN PARTIAL MENISCAL LESIONS: A PILOT HORIZON SCANNING ACTIVITY IN SOUTH KOREA. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2015; 31(6):380-9.
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The role of systemic chemotherapy and multidisciplinary management in improving the overall survival of patients with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal. Oncotarget. 2014 Nov 30; 5(22):11133-42.
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A simple method to inset and position polyurethane-covered breast implants. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Apr; 38(2):365-8.
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The comparison of two negative-pressure wound therapy systems in a porcine model of wound healing. Wound Repair Regen. 2013 Sep-Oct; 21(5):740-5.
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Comparison of bacterial adherence to titanium versus polyurethane for cardiac implantable electronic devices. Am J Cardiol. 2013 Jun 15; 111(12):1764-6.
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Formulation and characterization of antibacterial fluoride-releasing sealants. Pediatr Dent. 2013 Jan-Feb; 35(1):E13-8.
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A chemically polymerized electrically conducting composite of polypyrrole nanoparticles and polyurethane for tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2011 Sep 15; 98(4):509-16.