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A silicon membrane microfluidic oxygenator for use as an artificial placenta with minimal anticoagulation

Abstract Extreme prematurity carries a high burden of morbidity and mortality. The artificial placenta is an emerging therapy that has the potential to improve outcomes in these patients. However, current..

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Artificial Placenta and Artificial Womb Technologies for Lung and Kidney Failure: A Holistic Perspective

Abstract Preterm birth remains the leading cause of mortality among neonates. Despite improvements in neonatal intensive care over the years, current treatments for lung and kidney failure are highly invasive,..

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The role of fetal hemoglobin in the artificial placenta: A premature ovine model

Abstract Introduction A radical paradigm shift in the treatment of premature infants failing conventional treatment is to recreate fetal physiology using an extracorporeal Artificial Placenta (AP). The aim of this..

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Advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenator design for artificial placenta technology

Abstract Extreme prematurity, defined as a gestational age of fewer than 28 weeks, is a significant health problem worldwide. It carries a high burden of mortality and morbidity, in large..

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Development of an artificial placenta for support of premature infants: narrative review of the history, recent milestones, and future innovation

Abstract Over 50 years ago, visionary researchers began work on an extracorporeal artificial placenta to support premature infants. Despite rudimentary technology and incomplete understanding of fetal physiology, these pioneering scientists..

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