A team of Italian researchers has developed a new strategy to prevent infections linked to medical devices such as catheters and stents. Instead of relying on drugs, the approach focuses on the physical structure of the devices themselves. Early laboratory tests show that the method can reduce bacterial presence by about 90%, offering a promising alternative in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Medical devices inserted into the body are widely used in modern healthcare. Catheters help drain fluids from the bladder or blood vessels, while stents are implanted to keep arteries or ducts open. However, these devices can also become ideal surfaces for bacteria to attach and multiply.
