Should MitraClip also be used in less severe functional mitral regurgitation? The RESHAPE-HF2 study

Eur Heart J Suppl. 2025 Apr 16;27(Suppl 3):iii60-iii63. doi: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suaf017. eCollection 2025 Mar. ABSTRACT Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is currently indicated in symptomatic patients with severe functional mitral regurgitation (MR) who are not eligible for surgery and who have a high likelihood of responding to treatment. This recommendation is based on two randomized trials suggesting…

Chemical, optical, and morphological properties of TPU and PET-G samples after aging in artificial saliva: an in vitro study

BMC Oral Health. 2025 Apr 11;25(1):533. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-05863-0. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Thermoplastic materials, such as glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PET-G) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), undergo alterations due to environmental factors in the oral cavity, which can affect their composition and surface properties over time. While previous studies have explored these changes, a comprehensive characterization of TPU and…