"Silicones" 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 broad family of synthetic organosiloxane polymers containing a repeating silicon-oxygen backbone with organic side groups attached via carbon-silicon bonds. Depending on their structure, they are classified as liquids, gels, and elastomers. (From Merck Index, 12th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D012828
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.715.650.700 D05.750.900.850 D25.720.900.850 J01.637.051.720.900.850
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| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Silicones" by people in Profiles.
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Particulate Debris Released From Breast Implant Surfaces Is Highly Dependent on Implant Type. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 06 14; 41(7):NP782-NP793.
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Durability of Silicone Airway Stents in the Management of Benign Central Airway Obstruction. Lung. 2017 10; 195(5):601-606.
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Pruritic rash and eosinophilia in a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis. Semin Dial. 2011 May-Jun; 24(3):338-40.
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Intraoperative molds to create an articulating spacer for the infected knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 Apr; 469(4):994-1001.
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LapED 4-In-1 silicone training aid for practicing laparoscopic skills and tasks: a preliminary evaluation. J Endourol. 2008 Jun; 22(6):1351-7.
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Ultrastructural analysis of peripheral-nerve regeneration within a nerve conduit. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2004 Oct; 20(7):565-9.
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The use of Novabone and Norian in cranioplasty: a comparative study. J Craniofac Surg. 2004 May; 15(3):483-9.
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Nipple shields for preterm infants: effect on milk transfer and duration of breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 2000 May; 16(2):106-14; quiz 129-31.