Researchers developed a PEG nanofiller method to stabilize hydrogel microparticles during lyophilization, ensuring structural ...

Other large-bore tubes include OG, gastrostomy, and PEG tubes; these are also less likely to occlude. [5, 6, 7, 10, 12] The feeding tube placement site also affects drug absorption.

With the growing number of children and young people with complex care needs or life-limiting conditions, alternative routes for nutrition have been established (such as gastrostomy feeding). The ...

Gastrostomy tube site leakage and subsequent skin breakdown, the most common complications of gastrostomy tubes, occur when one or both of the seals are broken, causing the tube to be ineffective ...

Objective To assess the risks, benefits and resource implications of using home-blended food in children with gastrostomy tubes compared with currently recommended formula feeds. Design This is a ...

Many kinds of peg-in-hole assembly strategies for an industrial robot have been reported in recent years. Most of these strategies are realized by utilizing visual and force sensors to assist robots.

The PEG and G-tube market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and a growing aging population that often requires ...