A new journal publication featured in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering showcases an integrated system that can be used for biofilm detection and treatment in commercial Foley urinary catheters

MSAL research on the detection and treatment of bacterial biofilm using an integrated flexible system inserted into commercial Foley urinary catheters is proven effective in a recent journal publication in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. This innovative system is shown to work in a simulated environment and uses the bioelectric effect, a combination of low voltages of electricity with small doses of antibiotics, to effectively treat the growth of bacterial biofilm. (02 - Apr/ 2021)