"Polyethylene" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density polyethylene has a greater hardness and tensile strength. Polyethylene is used in a variety of products, including implants and prostheses.
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D020959
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.455.326.271.665.550.500 D05.750.716.507.500 D25.720.716.507.500 J01.637.051.720.716.507.500
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| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Polyethylene" by people in Profiles.
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Role of polymeric materials in preventing COVID-19 infection. Arch Virol. 2021 Sep; 166(9):2487-2493.
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Retrieval analysis of contemporary antioxidant polyethylene: multiple material and design changes may decrease implant performance. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Jul; 27(7):2111-2119.
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High risk of complications using metal heads after ceramic fracture in total hip arthroplasty. Hip Int. 2019 Jul; 29(4):373-378.
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COMPARISON BETWEEN PADC AND FNTD NEUTRON DETECTOR SYSTEMS IN BLIND TESTS. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2018 Aug 01; 180(1-4):225-229.
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ENERGY RESPONSE OF FLUORESCENT NUCLEAR TRACK DETECTORS OF VARIOUS COLORATIONS TO MONOENERGETIC NEUTRONS. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2018 Aug 01; 180(1-4):215-219.
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Computed Tomography Techniques Help Understand Wear Patterns in Retrieved Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2018 09; 33(9):3030-3037.
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A Randomized Trial of Two Cover Gowns Comparing Contamination of Healthcare Personnel During Removal of Personal Protective Equipment. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 01; 39(1):97-100.