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Is there a need for plasticizer-free biomaterials in dialysis therapy?

April 26, 2017biomaterials dialysis therapy

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Is there a need for plasticizer-free biomaterials in dialysis therapy?

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Yakubovich, M. and J. Vienken (2000), Med Device Technol 11(10): 12-3, 18-21. Abstract: The impact of plasticizers on general health is an extremely controversial subject. Most of the results in this area, especially those related to di-ethylhexyl-phthalate, are collected from animal studies and the extrapolation to humans is still controversial and difficult. This review of research findings explores the science of using soft polyvinyl(chloride). With particular reference to dialysis, it explains why some companies now offer products made of plasticizer-free biomaterials.